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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
Source-backed place · Landmarks
Mueller Control Tower
Standing as a vibrant relic of Austin's aviation history, this iconic 1961 control tower features distinct blue panels and sits a…
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Museum of Illusions Austin
Step into a world of wonder at the Museum of Illusions Austin. This interactive edutainment museum features over 50 mind-bending…
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Neills-Cochran House Museum
Step back in time at this 1855 Greek Revival landmark, one of Austin's most important historic residences. Designed by Abner Cook…
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O. Henry Museum
Step back in time at this charming 1880s Queen Anne-style cottage, the former home of legendary short-story writer O. Henry. Disc…
Source-backed place · History
Oakwood Cemetery
Established in 1839, Oakwood Cemetery is Austin's oldest city-owned cemetery. Spanning 40 acres, this historic resting place feat…
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Old Bakery and Emporium
Located just steps from the Texas State Capitol, this 1876 historic landmark features a local artisan shop, a gallery showcasing…
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Santa Rita Courts
Discover Santa Rita Courts, a historic East Austin public housing community. Completed in 1939, it was the first project in the U…
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Scarbrough Building
Stand at the historic corner of Congress Avenue and Sixth Street to admire the Scarbrough Building, Austin's first skyscraper. Bu…
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Stevie Ray Vaughan Statue
Stand before the iconic eight-foot bronze statue of blues legend Stevie Ray Vaughan on Austin's Lady Bird Lake. This peaceful mem…
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Stubb’s street corner gateway frontage
This iconic street corner gateway in downtown Austin marks the entrance to Stubb's, a legendary live-music and barbecue instituti…
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Susanna Dickinson Museum
Explore the Susanna Dickinson Museum, the only surviving home of the famous Alamo survivor. Built in 1869, this historic rubble-r…
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Symphony Square
Nestled in downtown Austin, Symphony Square is a historic complex featuring four limestone buildings, a 350-seat stone amphitheat…
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Texas African American History Memorial
Located on the Texas State Capitol grounds, this striking 27-foot-tall bronze monument by sculptor Ed Dwight chronicles African A…
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The Cathedral (Canopy)
The Cathedral, famously known as the Cathedral of Junk, is a whimsical, multi-level folk-art installation in Austin. Created by V…
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The Color Inside
Tucked away on a University of Texas rooftop, James Turrell's "The Color Inside" is a stunning public art installation and contem…
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The Littlefield Home
This striking 1893 Victorian home on the University of Texas at Austin campus was built for Civil War veteran and cattle baron Ge…
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The Ritz
Located at 320 East 6th Street, The Ritz is Austin's most storied historic theater. Originally opened in 1929 as the city's first…
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The Six Pack
Discover "The Six Pack," a collection of six historic, red-roofed buildings framing the University of Texas at Austin's scenic So…
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Travis Heights Neighborhood
Explore Travis Heights, a historic South Austin neighborhood famous for its winding, tree-lined streets, diverse architecture, an…
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Travis Heights-Fairview Park Historic District
Explore Austin's first historic district south of the river. This scenic 353-acre residential neighborhood features winding stree…
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Victory Grill
Established in 1945 on Austin's Eastside, the historic Victory Grill is one of Texas's oldest blues venues and a legendary Chitli…
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Walter Tips Building
Located on Congress Avenue, the historic Walter Tips Building is an 1876 Victorian Italianate masterpiece designed by Jasper N. P…
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Waterloo Park
Discover Waterloo Park, an 11-acre urban oasis in downtown Austin. As the vibrant first phase of the Waterloo Greenway, it featur…
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Willie Nelson Bronze Sculpture
Located in downtown Austin at the entrance of the Moody Theater, this impressive eight-foot bronze sculpture honors country music…
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