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  1. May 3, 2024 · Ranking of the top 26 things to do in Austin. Travelers favorites include #1 Zilker Metropolitan Park, #2 Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail at Lady Bird Lake and more.

  2. Austin is known as the Live Music Capital of the World® but that's just the beginning. Home to unique attractions and world-class museums, Texas' capital city has a soundtrack all its own. Spend a day exploring sculpture gardens and historic homes, zipline through the Hill Country or give the kids a hands-on experience at a number of STEM museums.

  3. Austin, Texas. /  30.26722°N 97.74306°W  / 30.26722; -97.74306. Austin ( / ˈɔːstɪn / AW-stin, UK: / ˈɒstɪn / OST-in) [7] is the capital of the U.S. state of Texas, as well as the seat and most populous city of Travis County, with portions extending into Hays and Williamson counties. Incorporated on December 27, 1839, [8] it is ...

  4. Apr 1, 2024 · Now, with two stages, one at the Moody Theater downtown and the other a bit more intimate at 3TEN, there’s double the chance of catching a taping of the iconic show. Moody mainly shows off ...

    • Float Upon Lady Bird Lake
    • Bar Hop Through Rainey Street
    • Take A Dip in The Barton Springs Pool
    • Have A Night Out on 6th Street
    • Surround Yourself with Culture at SXSW
    • Learn About Austin’s Chicano and Latine History
    • Hike to Waterfalls and Swimming Holes Without Leaving The City
    • Listen to Amazing Bands at Austin City Limits Music Festival
    • Cheer on The Longhorns at A UT Football Game

    When the city of Austin turned part of the Colorado River into a reservoir, the intention was to create a cooling pond for a power plant. Little did they know how the reservoir, namedLady Bird Lake, would become such a beloved destination for locals and visitors alike. Lady Bird Lake is located just south of downtown Austin and the 468-acre reservo...

    Rainey Street is a charming little district that cozies up to Lady Bird Lake and isn't too far from the Austin Convention Center. It is comprised of historic little bungalows that have been renovated and turned into bars likeHalf Step andClive Bar and restaurants such asBanger’s Sausage House & Beer Garden andEmmer & Rye. Because of the neighborhoo...

    There is a three-acre spring-fed pool in Austin called theBarton Springs Pooland it’s a truly natural wonder. Fed by four different springs, the average temperature of the water is 68-70 degrees which means you can swim here year-round. The water is clear and has an almost turquoise color with depths of up to 18 feet. It opens at 5am and closes at ...

    Ask any Texan where to party in Austin and they’ll point you to6th Street. Lovingly referred to as “Dirty Sixth”, this entertainment district is located between Congress Avenue and I-35 in Downtown Austin. It’s often compared to Bourbon Street in New Orleans because it's full of bars with live music, restaurants, and clubs that bring out visitors d...

    Every March, thousands from around the globe descend upon Austin for South by Southwest (SXSW). Founded in 1987,SXSWis a combination of conferences and festivals. People come together to have big discussions on tech, climate change, education, energy, travel, cannabis, the workplace, startups, and more. The speakers and topics change year after yea...

    As with many parts of Texas, Austin has been influenced by its Chicano and Latine residents since its founding. You can’t visit the city without seeing this influence in the foods, street names, art, and music scene. Start your journey into the Latine community at theMexic-Arte Museum, which showcases Mexican and Latino artists from the US and beyo...

    Most US cities don’t have hiking destinations within the city limits, but Austin does. Southwest of Downtown Austin is a 7.25-mile green space called theBarton Creek Greenbelt. Barton Creek runs through this public land area, creating a fantastic geological destination full of 12 miles of hiking and biking trails, forests, waterfalls, swimming hole...

    The “live music capital of the world” offers gigs at a wide range of bars every day of the week but die-hard music fans should consider attending theAustin City Limits Music Festival. In 1974, KLRU-TV created Austin City Limits, which tapes performances of musicians and shares them on PBS and the series has been going strong ever since. In 2002, Au...

    We know that attending a football game in Texas is a bit on the nose – “Football is king in Texas” and all. But even so, cheering on theUniversity of TexasLonghorns at a football game is a pretty cool experience. The Darrell K Royal Memorial Stadium is a massive space full of students and fans in orange and white cheering on the most beloved colleg...

  5. Oct 5, 2023 · 22. Fall brings exciting events to Austin. Tune in for this year's hybrid edition of the annual Texas Book Festival, held November 11-12; explore galleries, museums and artist workshops around Austin at the Austin Studio Tour, November 4-19; and get a jump on your holiday shopping at the Blue Genie Art Bazaar, running from November 17 through Christmas Eve.

  6. Mar 4, 2024 · Austin is known for its live music scene, and Austin City Limits Music Festival, held in Zilker Park, is a must for music lovers. More than 100 performances take place across eight stages each year.

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