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Taco 'Bout Austin Bicycle Tour
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Things to do in Austin
Things to do in Austin: start with Esther's Follies, Lady Bird Lake, and Paramount Theatre. Use the 76 places below to build a plan around this theme; each place has source-backed details behind its description.
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ACL Live Guided Backstage Tour at The Moody Theater
The all-new ACL Live Tour experience offers an immersive journey into the legendary Austin City Limits TV series and award-winning music ve…
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Austin Private Tours – Landmarks & Local Highlights
Ready to explore Austin like a local? Hop into our open-top Ford Bronco, or insulated panoramic SUV and leave the crowds behind. At Capital…
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3 Hour Private Boat Charter on Lake Travis for up to 12 People
Perfect for groups of up to 12 people who want to rent an entire boat themselves! Our captain serves as a tour guide who may point out land…
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3 Hour Private Boat Charter on Lake Austin for up to 12 People
Perfect for groups of up to 12 people who want to rent an entire boat themselves! Our captain serves as a tour guide who may point out land…
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2 Hour Kayak or Stand Up Paddleboard Rental
Ready for a true Austin adventure? Book a rental with Lady Bird Lake Rentals and experience the city like a local! Imagine gliding along th…
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Places to start with
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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…
Source-backed place · History
Texas Governor’s Mansion
Located just southwest of the Texas Capitol, this historic 1856 Greek Revival mansion is the oldest continuously occupied executi…
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The Moody Theater
Located in downtown Austin, The Moody Theater is a state-of-the-art indoor music venue. Famously known as ACL Live, it serves as…
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The University of Texas Tower
Rising 307 feet at the heart of the University of Texas campus, the iconic UT Tower is a New Classicist masterpiece designed by P…
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University of Texas at Austin Main Campus
Explore the historic heart of the University of Texas at Austin. Known as the "Forty Acres," this vibrant 423.5-acre campus featu…
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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…
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Alamo Drafthouse Cinema (Mueller)
Located in the vibrant Aldrich Street District, Alamo Drafthouse Mueller offers a premier cinema experience. Enjoy reserved seati…
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Austin’s first skyscraper site at Sixth and Congress
Stand at the historic corner of Sixth and Congress, the site of Austin's first store and its very first skyscraper. Built in 1910…
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Barton Springs Bathhouse
Located in Austin's Zilker Park, the historic 1947 Barton Springs Bathhouse is a National Register-listed landmark. Currently und…
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Brush Square
Discover Brush Square, one of Austin's original 1839 public squares. Today, this historic park is home to a collection of preserv…
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Capitol Visitors Center
Housed in Austin's oldest surviving government building, this castle-like 1857 landmark offers interactive exhibits, a replica Ca…
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ColdTowne Theater
Discover ColdTowne Theater, Austin’s premier venue for alternative comedy since 2006. Located on Airport Boulevard, this vibrant…
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Downs Field
Stand where legends played at Downs Field, a historic East Austin landmark. Once home to the Negro League's Austin Black Senators…
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East Cesar Chavez Historic District
Explore one of Austin's oldest neighborhoods, where rich history, diverse cultural heritage, and vibrant public art meet. From it…
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Edward Rendon Sr. Park at Festival Beach
Located on the north shore of Lady Bird Lake, this expansive 131-acre park offers scenic trails, a free boat ramp, and rich commu…
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Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center
Overlooking Lady Bird Lake, this vibrant cultural center celebrates Mexican American and Latino arts. Reopened in 2026 after a ma…
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French Legation State Historic Site
Built in 1841 on an East Austin hilltop, the French Legation is Austin's oldest existing home. Once a diplomatic outpost for the…
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George Washington Carver Museum, Cultural and Genealogy Center
Discover Texas's first neighborhood museum dedicated to African American history and culture. Housed in a historic 1926 building…
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Hotel San José
Tucked behind stucco walls in Austin's lively South Congress neighborhood, this 1930s motor court has been transformed into a des…
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Huston–Tillotson University
Discover Huston–Tillotson University, Austin's oldest institution of higher learning. Established in 1875, this historic, faith-b…
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Jeremiah Hamilton House
This unique, two-story triangular stone house was built in 1871 by Jeremiah Hamilton, a self-taught, formerly enslaved man who be…
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Jos' Coffee Mural Site
Located on the side of Jo's Coffee on South Congress, the iconic "I love you so much" mural is one of Austin's most photographed…
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Littlefield House
Located on the University of Texas at Austin campus, the historic 1893 Littlefield House is a striking red-brown Victorian home.…
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