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What to do around Downtown Austin
Downtown Austin guide for travelers deciding what to do next near Congress Avenue, the Capitol, hotels, live music, and walkable first stops.
What should I do near Downtown Austin?
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Source-backed place · Landmarks
Bethesda Terrace and Fountain
Known as the heart of Central Park, this sandstone masterpiece features a grand two-level plaza, an ornate arcade, and the iconic…
Source-backed place · Landmarks
Bow Bridge
An iconic Victorian-era cast-iron pedestrian bridge in Central Park, renowned for its romantic atmosphere and elegant architectur…
Source-backed place · Brewery Distillery
Brooklyn Brewery
A cornerstone of the New York craft beer scene, Brooklyn Brewery offers a tasting room and tours in Williamsburg, featuring its s…
Source-backed place · History
Brooklyn Heights Historic District
Explore New York City's first designated historic district, a 140-acre sanctuary of 19th-century elegance featuring immaculate br…
Source-backed place · Parks and outdoors
Bryant Park
A 9.6-acre urban oasis in Midtown Manhattan, serving as the city's town square with seasonal gardens, a free ice skating rink, an…
Source-backed place · Landmarks
Columbia University
An Ivy League powerhouse and the oldest institution of higher education in New York, Columbia University blends centuries of acad…
Source-backed place · Landmarks
Duffy Square
A vibrant plaza in the northern triangle of Times Square, home to the iconic TKTS discount booth and statues of Father Duffy and…
Source-backed place · History
East Village/Lower East Side Historic District
A storied Manhattan neighborhood synonymous with the American immigrant experience, featuring a rich tapestry of 19th-century ten…
Source-backed place · Landmarks
Empire State Building
An Art Deco masterpiece in Midtown Manhattan, this 102-story skyscraper offers legendary 360-degree views of New York City from i…
The city’s most famous skyscraper, with a skyline view that feels instantly iconic.
Source-backed place · History
Federal Hall National Memorial
The birthplace of American government, this Greek Revival memorial commemorates the site where George Washington took the oath of…
Source-backed place · Landmarks
Greystone Knoll (Cleopatra's Needle)
An ancient Egyptian obelisk from 1475 B.C., gifted to the United States and standing as the oldest man-made object in Central Par…
Source-backed place · Museums
Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum
Explore the legendary USS Intrepid, a World War II aircraft carrier and National Historic Landmark, featuring the space shuttle E…
Source-backed place · Viewpoints
Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir
A massive 106-acre man-made lake in Central Park, renowned for its 1.58-mile jogging track and stunning panoramic skyline views o…
Source-backed place · Theaters and music
Jazz at Lincoln Center
A premier global destination for jazz, featuring the legendary leadership of Wynton Marsalis and the stunning, high-altitude vist…
Source-backed place · Shopping
Macy's Herald Square
Experience the scale of the world's largest department store. This National Historic Landmark at Herald Square offers ten stories…
Turn a rainy afternoon into a full-on browsing marathon in a legendary department store.
Source-backed place · Landmarks
Manhattan Bridge
An iconic double-decker suspension bridge connecting Lower Manhattan and Downtown Brooklyn, offering pedestrians and cyclists swe…
Source-backed place · Religious sites
Mother A.M.E. Zion Church
The oldest Black church in New York State, this neo-Gothic landmark serves as a powerful symbol of civil rights, religious freedo…
Source-backed place · Museums
Neue Galerie New York
An elegant museum of early twentieth-century German and Austrian art, housed in a stunning 1914 mansion on Manhattan's Upper East…
Reservations ResyFree Gyde walk · DUMBO & Brooklyn Bridge
DUMBO & Brooklyn Bridge
A roughly two-and-a-half-kilometer riverside walk through DUMBO, tracing the Brooklyn waterfront from Brooklyn Bridge Park up to the Brookl…
Free Gyde walk · Financial District & 9/11 Memorial
Financial District & 9/11 Memorial
A roughly three-kilometer walk through the southern tip of Manhattan, with eight stops spanning the 9/11 Memorial and rebuilt World Trade C…
Free Gyde walk · Greenwich Village & SoHo
Greenwich Village & SoHo
A roughly 2.4-kilometer cultural walk south through Greenwich Village and into SoHo, with eight stops covering historic architecture, legen…
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