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Exploring Austin
Austin is situated on the banks of the Colorado River and is known for its variety of artistic venues, which feature live music and artistic exhibitions. Here are some fun things to do while you are in the city.
For more ideas, visit the Austin Texas visitors site for a more comprehensive list of activities.
Mt. Bonnell & Mayfield Park
Climb all 106 steps of Mt. Bonnell to enjoy the view and go see the peacocks at Mayfield Park.
Mt. Bonnell
- Address: 3800 Mount Bonnell Rd., Austin, Texas 78731
- Phone: 512-974-6700
Mayfield Park
- Address: 3505 W 35th St, Austin TX 78703
- Phone: (512) 974-6700
Hamilton Pool
Take a friend to Hamilton Pool and experience the miracle of nature.
- Address: 24300 Hamilton Road, Dripping Springs, TX 78620
- Phone: (512) 264-2740
Congress Avenue Bridge
In the summer, watch millions of bats emerge from under the Congress Avenue Bridge.
- Address: Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704
- Phone: 512-327-9721
Memorial Stadium
Watch the UT Longhorns play at the Darrel K Royal (DKR) Texas Memorial Stadium.
- Address: 2139 San Jacinto Blvd, Austin, TX 78712
- Phone: (512) 477-6060
Barton Springs
Swim in the constant 68 degrees, spring-fed Barton Springs in Zilker Park.
- Address: Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78704
- Phone: 512-867-3080
State Capitol Building
Tour our historic State Capitol Building.
- Address: 1100 Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78701
- Phone: 512-463-4630
Lake Austin
Visit Pennybacker Bridge or go boating on Lake Austin.
Pennybacker Bridge (shown above)
Address: N Capital of Texas Hwy, Austin, TX 78730
LBJ Library & Museum
Learn about the life and legacy of the 36th President, Lyndon Baines Johnson, at the LBJ Library & Museum.
Address: 2313 Red River St, Austin, TX 78705
Phone: (512) 721-0200
Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
Explore the beautifully landscaped gardens of the national Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.
- Address: 4801 La Crosse Ave, Austin, TX 78739
- Phone: 512-232-0100
The Paramount Theatre
Take in a movie, show, or festival at one of Texas's oldest theaters, The Paramount.
- Address: 713 Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78701
- Phone: 512-472-5470
Broken Spoke
Learn to dance the traditional Texas two-step and enjoy southern food classics at the Broken Spoke.
- Address: 3201 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704
- Phone: (512) 442-6189
Longhorn Caverns
Explore the beauty of the Longhorn Caverns.
- Address: 6211 Park Road 4 S, Burnet, TX 78611
- Phone: (512) 756-4680
Cathedral of Junk
Tour the weird and whimsical Cathedral of Junk, a multilevel shelter made with 60+ tons of used furniture, home goods & other junk.
- Address: 4422 Lareina Dr, Austin, TX 78745
- Phone: 512-299-7413 (Private home, call to verify)
Eeyore's Birthday Party
Celebrate at Eeyores Birthday Party, a uniquely Austin event.
- When: April
- Address: 1100 Kingsbury St, Austin, TX 78703