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Sightseeing
5.1-acre park known for its elevated summit offering sweeping views of Lake Austin.
The Oasis On Lake Travis
6550 Comanche TrailMount Bonnell
The 1888 granite & marble structure has a significant rotunda & dome plus House & Senate chambers.
36 locals recommend
Texas Capitol Visitors Center
112 E 11th StThe 1888 granite & marble structure has a significant rotunda & dome plus House & Senate chambers.
Exhibits on history & culture of Texas
Exhibits, I-MAX films & educational experiences aim to tell & interpret the story of Texas.
593 locals recommend
Bullock Texas State History Museum
1800 Congress AveExhibits on history & culture of Texas
Exhibits, I-MAX films & educational experiences aim to tell & interpret the story of Texas.
Bridge known for its large bat colony
In summer, visitors can view bats flying out from under this bridge spanning the Colorado River.
286 locals recommend
Congress Avenue Bridge
Congress AvenueBridge known for its large bat colony
In summer, visitors can view bats flying out from under this bridge spanning the Colorado River.
The story of President Lyndon Baines Johnson is told through documents, photographs & mementos.
240 locals recommend
LBJ Presidential Library
2313 Red River StThe story of President Lyndon Baines Johnson is told through documents, photographs & mementos.
Art collection of University of Texas
Renaissance to 20th-century American paintings, Latin American art, plus Greek & Roman sculpture.
28 locals recommend
Blanton Museum of Art
200 East Martin Luther King Junior BoulevardArt collection of University of Texas
Renaissance to 20th-century American paintings, Latin American art, plus Greek & Roman sculpture.
Congress Avenue is a major thoroughfare in Austin, Texas. The street is a six-lane, tree lined avenue that cuts through the middle of the city from far south Austin and goes over Lady Bird Lake leading to the Texas State Capitol in the heart of Downtown.
19 locals recommend
Congress Avenue
Congress AvenueCongress Avenue is a major thoroughfare in Austin, Texas. The street is a six-lane, tree lined avenue that cuts through the middle of the city from far south Austin and goes over Lady Bird Lake leading to the Texas State Capitol in the heart of Downtown.
Beer, shopping, lake, and art
The Rainey Street Historic District is a street of historic homes, many of the bungalow style, in downtown Austin, Texas.
793 locals recommend
Rainey Street
Rainey StreetBeer, shopping, lake, and art
The Rainey Street Historic District is a street of historic homes, many of the bungalow style, in downtown Austin, Texas.
Interactive natural science museum
80-acre nature center features educational exhibits including replicas of fossils & dinosaur tracks.
52 locals recommend
Austin Nature & Science Center
2389 Stratford DrInteractive natural science museum
80-acre nature center features educational exhibits including replicas of fossils & dinosaur tracks.
Serene walking trails & roaming peacocks
Quiet 21-acre grounds with walking trails & a wildlife habitat with free-roaming peacocks.
178 locals recommend
Mayfield Park and Nature Preserve
3505 W 35th StSerene walking trails & roaming peacocks
Quiet 21-acre grounds with walking trails & a wildlife habitat with free-roaming peacocks.
Wacky shelter created out of used junk
This whimsical, multilevel shelter is made with 60+ tons of used furniture, home goods & other junk.
110 locals recommend
Cathedral of Junk
4422 Lareina DrWacky shelter created out of used junk
This whimsical, multilevel shelter is made with 60+ tons of used furniture, home goods & other junk.
Quirky museum of the odd & paranormal
Museum featuring an array of curios & oddities, from Bigfoot to shrunken heads, plus a gift shop.
71 locals recommend
Museum of The Weird
412 E 6th StQuirky museum of the odd & paranormal
Museum featuring an array of curios & oddities, from Bigfoot to shrunken heads, plus a gift shop.
Huge landmark painting for photo ops
A popular site for photographers, this colorful, wall-sized painting depicts a retro postcard.
85 locals recommend
Greetings from Austin Mural
1720 S 1st StHuge landmark painting for photo ops
A popular site for photographers, this colorful, wall-sized painting depicts a retro postcard.
20th century Mexican art, photos & masks
Home to a small permanent collection & hosts annual show profiling young Latino artists.
83 locals recommend
Mexic-Arte Museum
419 Congress Avenue20th century Mexican art, photos & masks
Home to a small permanent collection & hosts annual show profiling young Latino artists.
Summer Adventures
Texas Tubes
250 Meusebach StCanoes, kayaks & stand-up paddleboards - cash only & dog-friendly.
Zilker Metropolitan Park is a recreational area in south Austin, Texas at the juncture of Barton Creek and the Colorado River that comprises over 350 acres of publicly owned land. It is named after its benefactor, Andrew Jackson Zilker, who donated the land to the city in 1917.
1533 locals recommend
Zilker Metropolitan Park
2207 Barton Springs RdCanoes, kayaks & stand-up paddleboards - cash only & dog-friendly.
Zilker Metropolitan Park is a recreational area in south Austin, Texas at the juncture of Barton Creek and the Colorado River that comprises over 350 acres of publicly owned land. It is named after its benefactor, Andrew Jackson Zilker, who donated the land to the city in 1917.
Serene reservoir for paddling & walks
Riverlike reservoir for kayaking & rowing, plus trails alongside for jogging & wildlife viewing.
959 locals recommend
Lady Bird Lake
Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike TrailSerene reservoir for paddling & walks
Riverlike reservoir for kayaking & rowing, plus trails alongside for jogging & wildlife viewing.
Beloved spring-fed pool maintaining a 68ºF temperature year-round with lifeguards on duty.
2454 locals recommend
Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2131 William Barton DrBeloved spring-fed pool maintaining a 68ºF temperature year-round with lifeguards on duty.
Open for day & overnight use all year
Popular site for camping, hiking, biking & fishing, & for "Old Baldy," a 500+-year-old cypress tree.
376 locals recommend
McKinney Falls State Park
5808 McKinney Falls PkwyOpen for day & overnight use all year
Popular site for camping, hiking, biking & fishing, & for "Old Baldy," a 500+-year-old cypress tree.
Park with biking, swimming & climbing
This popular urban natural area offers opportunities for biking, hiking, swimming & rock climbing.
531 locals recommend
Barton Creek Greenbelt
3755 South Capital of Texas HighwayPark with biking, swimming & climbing
This popular urban natural area offers opportunities for biking, hiking, swimming & rock climbing.
Reservoir used for swimming & boating
Flood-control reservoir on the Colorado River offering swimming, boating, fishing & camping.
151 locals recommend
Lake Travis
Reservoir used for swimming & boating
Flood-control reservoir on the Colorado River offering swimming, boating, fishing & camping.
31-acre garden in Zilker Park with plants, ponds & trails, plus educational programs for kids.
429 locals recommend
Zilker Botanical Garden
2220 Barton Springs Rd31-acre garden in Zilker Park with plants, ponds & trails, plus educational programs for kids.
Lake Austin, formerly Lake McDonald, is a water reservoir on the Colorado River in Austin, Texas. The reservoir was formed in 1939 by the construction of Tom Miller Dam
68 locals recommend
Lake Austin
Lake Austin, formerly Lake McDonald, is a water reservoir on the Colorado River in Austin, Texas. The reservoir was formed in 1939 by the construction of Tom Miller Dam
350 rescued critters & scenic train tour
Rescued big cats, monkeys, bears, reptiles, birds, deer & more at cozy sanctuary with a train tour.
81 locals recommend
Austin Zoo
10808 Rawhide Trail350 rescued critters & scenic train tour
Rescued big cats, monkeys, bears, reptiles, birds, deer & more at cozy sanctuary with a train tour.
City park with picnic & swimming areas
12 miles of forested trails on Lake Austin, with boat dock, barbecue pits & several swimming areas.
61 locals recommend
Emma Long Metropolitan Park
1600 City Park RoadCity park with picnic & swimming areas
12 miles of forested trails on Lake Austin, with boat dock, barbecue pits & several swimming areas.
Interactive kids' museum with science exhibits, art, indoor & outdoor play spaces & story time.
272 locals recommend
Thinkery
1830 Simond AveInteractive kids' museum with science exhibits, art, indoor & outdoor play spaces & story time.
Interactive, kid-friendly sea-life venue
Small, family-friendly aquarium with many varieties of sea life, plus touch tanks & frequent events.
48 locals recommend
Austin Aquarium
13530 US-183Interactive, kid-friendly sea-life venue
Small, family-friendly aquarium with many varieties of sea life, plus touch tanks & frequent events.
Spot for zipline tours with water views
Lakeside location for daytime & nighttime 3-hour zipline tours & a private beach with hammock seats.
160 locals recommend
Lake Travis Zipline Adventures
14529 Pocohontas TrailSpot for zipline tours with water views
Lakeside location for daytime & nighttime 3-hour zipline tours & a private beach with hammock seats.
A white-water canyon & other unusual thrill rides plus slides, pools, floats & eats & drinks.
Highlights:
Active military discounts
Live performances
Play area
Women-Led
Accessibility:
Wheelchair accessible entrance
Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd:
Family-friendly
Planning:
Usually a wait
436 locals recommend
Schlitterbahn Waterpark New Braunfels
400 N Liberty AveA white-water canyon & other unusual thrill rides plus slides, pools, floats & eats & drinks.
Highlights:
Active military discounts
Live performances
Play area
Women-Led
Accessibility:
Wheelchair accessible entrance
Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd:
Family-friendly
Planning:
Usually a wait
Food scene
Good Luck Grill
14605 Farm to Market Road 973Culinary Dropout
11721 Rock Rose AveGloria's Latin Cuisine
300 W 6th St