Austin (General)

#1 most popular of 410 things to do in Austin

UVACHeEngineer writes, "Downtown Austin has dozens of bars and clubs that will fit any one's taste. Many of these establishments have first class local bands playing and don't even charge at the door...not…" »

Austin Sights & Natural Attractions

#2 most popular of 410 things to do in Austin

3am&yoyo writes, "Here you are on, under, beside or in a boat, waiting for the sun to start setting so you can see the bats start to flutter as they come out. Just one or two, checking out the light, and waking…" »

Kayaking

#3 most popular of 410 things to do in Austin

oogabooga writes, "This is one of the most affordable and enjoyable ways to spend a day in Austin. First, drive to the city boat dock just past Barton Springs and under the Mopac Expressway. Then, park your…" »

Blanton Museum of Art

#4 most popular of 410 things to do in Austin

zabelle writes, "First let me warn you that parking here is a bear. It’s not that there isn’t parking,…" »

Meg-a-Traveler writes, "This museum recently opened the first phase of an amazing collection of art.…" »

Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum

#5 most popular of 410 things to do in Austin

RichardHutchinson writes, "This is free and FUN. The 10th-floor oval office and Lady Bird information…" »

Linda Kaye writes, "The Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum is the nation’s most visited…" »

Bat Watching

#6 most popular of 410 things to do in Austin

lheath writes, "You arrive just before sunset. People sit in on blankets by the river and wait for the…" »

Chandra writes, "A discussion of Town Lake would not be complete without a word about the bats. Between…" »

South Congress Avenue

#7 most popular of 410 things to do in Austin

Meg-a-Traveler writes, "Drive (or walk) down Congress heading south, right across the river you will…" »

jremigio writes, "Prepare to practice your stroll and polish your meander! Every first Thursday of the…" »

SXSW (South By SouthWest)

#8 most popular of 410 things to do in Austin

oogabooga writes, "This annual festival has gotten larger and larger over the years. In its current…" »

jremigio writes, "An annual event every March, SXSW lasts for 2 weeks and showcases international film,…" »

Texas State Capitol

#9 most popular of 410 things to do in Austin

tonyigougo writes, "The Texas State Capitol, where George W. Bush once reigned, is a magnificent place…" »

Linda Kaye writes, "In 1839 Surveyors designated the area “Capitol Square” and it was to be the site of…" »

Capitol Complex Visitors Center

#11 most popular of 410 things to do in Austin

oogabooga writes, "It's a cliché, but the nicest site in Austin is the State Capitol Building. Made out…" »

pirandella writes, "It's a GORGEOUS building on the inside and out. The design is similar to the US…" »