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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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