In Zilker Park, just off Barton Springs Road, Barton Springs Pool is one of Austin's famous landmarks and easily the most popular swimming hole in the city. Spring fed and over 900... Read more »
This 350-acre park in the Barton Springs area is open year-round and free to visit. The park serves as a hub for many recreational activities and the hike and bike trail around Lady... Read more »
Austin City Limits still remains as the main focal point of Austin live music scene. Initially created to celebrate the music of Texas--featuring western swing, Texas blues, Tejano... Read more »
Austin is not only the home of the University of Texas, but the Texas State Capitol Building. The Capitol grounds span 22 acres and feature historical buildings, 17 monuments, and... Read more »
Every year nearly 1 Million Mexican free-tailed bats call Austin home, typically arriving as the warm weather sets back in the Spring. They stay in Austin until early fall, and are... Read more »
A fun, narrated, amphibious tour of downtown Austin end with a splash on Lake Austin. Tour Austin inside one of the unsinkable, US coast guard inspected, Hydra Terra vehicles. Austin... Read more »
Wander about this historic college campus for a fun and free activity. You can see the University of Texas tower, which is the center point of the university. Check out the behemoth... Read more »
Town Lake and also more recently known asLady Bird Lake is a major recreation area for the city, because it bans motorized boats, so kayaking, canoeing, and stand-up paddleboarding... Read more »
The Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum in downtown Austin, Texas, tells the "Story of Texas" with three floors of interactive exhibits. In a state as big as Texas and rich in... Read more »
Mount Bonnell has been a major attraction in Austin since the 1850s. This scenic overlook is the highest point in the Austin City Limits. It requires a climb up many steps, but once... Read more »
One of the best Austin attractions is actually the Congress Avenue Bridge, which is popular not for its architecture or aesthetics, but for the bats that roost underneath. Otherwise, the eclectic range of sights and activities in Austin has enough variety to appeal to just about every traveler. Outdoor pursuits, from swimming to hiking to team sports, are easily accessed at the city's several public parks, such as Zilker or Town Lake, or at nearby state parks like McKinney Falls. Art aficionados will want to visit one of the city's half-dozen art museums; families can find the fun at Volente Beach Waterpark, the Austin Zoo, the Nature and Science Center and the Children's Museum.
