What to do around Zilker and Lady Bird Lake

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Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail

Spanning 10 miles around Lady Bird Lake, the Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail is Austin's premier urban path. It offers sce…

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Austin City Limits Festival Grounds

Located in South Austin's Zilker Park, the Austin City Limits Festival Grounds host one of the nation's premier music festivals.…

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Austin Motel

Operating on South Congress Avenue since 1938, the historic Austin Motel is a beloved retro motor court. Famous for its highly su…

Source-backed place · Spa Wellness

Barton Creek Spring / Barton Springs complex

Dive into Barton Springs Pool, a natural spring-fed oasis in Austin's Zilker Park. Sourced from the Edwards Aquifer, this year-ro…

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Barton Springs Archaeological and Historical District

Dive into Austin's history at this historic district centered on Barton Springs Pool. Inhabited for 10,000 years, this lush oasis…

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Barton Springs Natural Springs Area

Nestled in Austin's Zilker Park, this natural oasis features four natural springs fed by the Edwards Aquifer. Enjoy year-round sw…

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Congress Avenue Bridge

Spanning Lady Bird Lake in downtown Austin, this concrete arch bridge is famous for hosting the world's largest urban bat colony.…

Source-backed place · Public art

Greetings from Austin Mural (Roadhouse Relics)

Capture the essence of Austin with this iconic, vintage-postcard style mural. Painted on the exterior of the Roadhouse Relics neo…

Source-backed place · History

Jesse Driskill’s original hotel site

Standing at 6th and Brazos, the Romanesque-style Driskill is Austin's oldest operating hotel. Built in 1886 by cattle baron Jesse…

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Lady Bird Lake

Lady Bird Lake is a scenic, 416-acre reservoir stretching through downtown Austin. Formerly known as Town Lake, this vibrant recr…

Paddle, bike, or stroll the skyline ring that makes downtown Austin feel instantly alive.

Source-backed place · Museums

LBJ Presidential Library

Explore the legacy of America's 36th president at the LBJ Presidential Library in Austin. Located on the University of Texas camp…

Source-backed place · Theaters and music

Moody Theater

Located at 310 West Willie Nelson Boulevard, the Moody Theater is the state-of-the-art home of the legendary Austin City Limits t…

Source-backed place · Landmarks

Moonlight Towers

Standing 165 feet tall, Austin's historic Moonlight Towers are the only surviving structures of their kind in the world. Erected…

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South Congress Avenue Historic Corridor

Stretching from Lady Bird Lake, South Congress Avenue—affectionately known as SoCo—is Austin's iconic, walkable corridor. It seam…

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Zilker Park Great Lawn Festival Grounds

As the vibrant heart of Austin’s oldest metropolitan park, the Great Lawn is a massive year-round hub for outdoor recreation and…

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Zilker Park Historic District

Explore Austin's oldest metropolitan park, a historic 350-acre retreat at the juncture of Barton Creek and Lady Bird Lake. Establ…

Source-backed place · Theaters and music

Alamo Drafthouse Cinema (Mueller)

Located in the vibrant Aldrich Street District, Alamo Drafthouse Mueller offers a premier cinema experience. Enjoy reserved seati…

Source-backed place · History

Barton Springs Bathhouse

Located in Austin's Zilker Park, the historic 1947 Barton Springs Bathhouse is a National Register-listed landmark. Currently und…