Outdoor adventures, insightful museums, and lively dance halls await.
Watch the bats emerge at Congress Avenue Bridge.
Tour the Texas Capitol building.
Have life-changing Tex-Mex cuisine.
Austin has some real gems, includingMatt’s El Rancho,Juan in a Million, andFonda San Miguel.
Attend SXSW.
Keynotes have included Michelle Obama, Willie Nelson, and Mark Cuban.
Visit the Blanton Museum of Art.
Make a splash at the Barton Springs Pool.
Austin’s favorite swimming hole is definitelyBarton Springs, a three-acre pool fed from underground springs.
The pool keeps an average temperature of 68 to 70 degrees Fahrenheit, comfortable for year-round swimming.
Recent years have seen record attendance, with visitor numbers almost at 800,000 people per year.
Spend some time on South Congress.
Visitors and locals alike love this part of the city.
Buy a pair of cowboy boots.
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Want to customize a pair of boots to fit your style?Texas Custom Bootscan help you out.
Shop the Austin City-Wide Vintage Sale.
See art in nature at the Umlauf Sculpture Garden & Museum.
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Visit the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.
Lounge by Lady Bird Lake.
Attend ACL.
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More than 100 performances take place across eight stages each year.
Past performers have included Radiohead, Lionel Richie, and the Red Hot Chili Peppers.
Head to Rainey Street.
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Visit McKinney Falls State Park.
Within Austin’s city limits is anoutdoor oasisthat’s perfect for unplugging from technology and connecting with nature.
Check out “Old Baldy” while you’re here.
Cheer on the Longhorns at a game.
Texans are passionate about football, and Austin’s University of Texas brings the school spirit every season.
Just bring along acomfortable stadium seat.
Hang out in Zilker Metropolitan Park.
Austinites love spending time inZilker Metropolitan Park, located in downtown Austin near Lady Bird Lake.
The Barton Springs Pool is also located here.
Learn your Texas history at the Bullock Texas State History Museum.
Known as the official history museum of Texas, theBullockis the place to learn about the story of Texas.
Have a night on Sixth Street.
WhileSixth Streettends to be a bit rowdy, it’s long been the place to party in Austin.
Go dancing at Broken Spoke.
They even offer dance lessons for those new to two-steppin'.
Visit the LBJ Presidential Library and Museum.
Hike Mount Bonnell.
A pavilion and viewing deck allow you to rest up before descending.
Visit the Harry Ransom Center.
Eat craft barbecue.
Visit a honky tonk.
Stay over in style.
Sip your way through local breweries.
Elmo, andAustin Beerworksare just a few of the big hitters in town.
Go mural hopping.
One of the most fun things to do in Austin is aself-guided tourof the best street art around town.
Grab a glass at local distilleries.
See a show at the Paramount Theatre.
Today’s shows include musical performances, magic shows, interviews, and more.
