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101 Things To Do In The Austin Areas
State Capitol, Austin
A National Historic Landmark, the Texas Capitol is the largest state capitol in the United States.
Attraction type: Government building; Historic site; Architectural building
McKinney Falls State Park, Austin
A tranquil 641-acre park that offers a wide variety of outdoor recreation including fishing, mountain biking and hiking.
Attraction type: State park
Barton Springs, Austin
Over the years, people have come to this 1,000 foot long natural limestone pool, fed by several underground springs, for everything from fishing and swimming to baptisms and beauty pageants.
Attraction type: History museum; Pond; Hot spring/geyser; Library; Waterway
Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, Austin
Established by the former first lady and the late Helen Hayes to preserve native North American plants, this garden of wildflowers is set on 42 acres and open to the public for touring.
Attraction type: Nature center; Garden
Zilker Metropolitan Park, Austin
Home to Barton Springs, the Zilker Eagle, a large playscape, and four hundred acres of sports fields and woodlands, Zilker Park is a popular weekend destination.
Attraction type: Garden; Park; Urban park
Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum, Austin
Museum that chronicles the history of Texas with three themed exhibits: Land, Identity and Opportunity.
Attraction type: History museum
Westcave Preserve, Austin
A fragile ecosystem with diverse landscapes and temperatures: a park so delicate that it can only accommodate 30 visitors a day.
Attraction type: Nature reserve
Umlauf Sculpture Garden and Museum, Austin
Sculptor Charles Umlauf's home and studio, featuring over 250 sculptures.
Attraction type: Art museum
Mount Bonnell, Austin
Beautiful park looming almost 800 feet over Austin.
Attraction type: Scenic/historic walking area; Park
Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum, Austin
This famous museum explores the life and service of the former president through exhibits and memorabilia.
Attraction type: Library; Museum; History museum; Historic site
Zilker Zephyr Miniature Train, Austin
Free ride for children on a miniature train that encircles Zilker Park.
Attraction type: Scenic railroad
Congress Avenue Bridge, Austin
The Austin bridge is where nearly 1.5 million bats live.
Attraction type: Bridge
Hill Country Flyer, Austin
Weekly train ride that tours on a 33-mile journey through Texas' Hill Country.
Attraction type: Scenic railroad
Governor's Mansion, Austin
Visitors to Austin can take guided tours of the state governor's residence.
Attraction type: Government building; Historic home
Lake Austin Spa, Austin
Texas hospitality and the scenic tranquility of Lake Austin combine for the perfect vacation destination.
Attraction type: Health club; Spa; Lake
University of Texas at Austin
Austin Museum of Art, Downtown
Elisabeth Ney Museum
Austin Museum of Art at Laguna Gloria
Pioneer Farm
Wild Basin Preserve
Austin Children's Museum
Continental Club
Congress Avenue
French Legation
Treaty Oak
SPLASH! Into the Edward's Aquifer Interactive Exhibit
O. Henry Home & Museum
Capitol Complex Visitors Center
Austin History Center
MEXIC-ARTE Museum
George Washington Carver Museum
Women & Their Work Gallery
Emma Long Metropolitan Park
Sixth Street
Town Lake
Run-Tex
Antone's
Capital Cruises
Austin Nature & Science Center
Old Bakery & Emporium
Slaughter Leftwich Vinyards
Texas Memorial Museum
Neill-Cochran Museum House
Jack S. Blanton Museum of Art
Stevie Ray Vaughan Statue
Philosophers' Rock
Paramount Theatre
Moore/Andersson Compound
Moonlight Towers
Longhorn baseball
Lone Star River Boat
Hyde Park
Highland Lakes
Harry Ransom Humanities Research Center
Fall Creek Vineyards
City of Austin Nature Preserves
Bremond Block
Austin Convention and Visitors Bureau (ACVB)
South Congress Street
Austin Duck Adventures
University of Texas Tower, Austin
Attraction type: Architectural building
The Broken Spoke, Austin
Attraction type: Bar/club; Dance club/disco
Texas State Cemetery, Austin
Some of Texas' most prominent historical figures are buried in this cemetery.
Attraction type: Cemetery
The Austin Zoo, Austin
Zoo in Austin featuring many animals.
Attraction type: Nature reserve; Zoo
Stevie Ray Vaughn Statue, Austin
Attraction type: Statue
Buffalo Exchange, Austin
Attraction type: Specialty shop
Central Market, Austin
Huge supermarket specializing in rare foods.
Attraction type: Flea/street market
Cypress Creek, Austin
Restful creek lined with abandoned towns dating back to the days when Texas was a republic.
Attraction type: River
Julia C. Butridge Gallery, Austin
Art gallery exhibiting the works of artist from all over Texas and Mexico.
Attraction type: Art gallery
Under the Sun, Austin
A shop specializing in vintage records, dresses and home accessories.
Attraction type: Specialty shop
Visitors Information, Austin
Learn about all the food, monuments and nightlife Austin has to offer at this tourist center.
Attraction type: Tourist/visitor center
Town Lake Hike-and-Bike Trail, Austin
Scenic trail through lush green parks and peaceful lakes: a great place to bike, hike and run.
Attraction type: Hiking trail; Biking trail; Jogging path/track
Dave Pelz Short Game School, Austin
Attraction type: Educational site
Lake Austin Spa Resort, Austin
Attraction type: Spa
Yard Dog, Austin
Attraction type: Art gallery
Emo's, Austin
Attraction type: Bar/club
Speakeasy, Austin
Attraction type: Bar/club; Dance club/disco
Wild About Music, Austin
Attraction type: Art gallery; Specialty shop
Stubb's Bar-B-Q, Austin
Attraction type: Bar/club
Waterloo Records, Austin
Attraction type: Specialty shop
