Things To Do
Tour the Texas State Capitol
Wander around and gaze up at the star-crested rotunda or join one of the many official tours of the building.
Hang Out at Zilker Park
Head to Zilker Park to stroll the Umlauf Sculpture Garden and Botanical Gardens, go for a swim in the Barton Springs Pool, or just bring a cooler stuffed with all your faves for a leisurely picnic in the park.
Hike Mount Bonnell
Located in Covert Park, Mount Bonnell is the highest point in Austin. It’s the place to go for an amazing view of the city's skyline and Lake Austin.
Try Texas BBQ at Franklin’s
James Beard award-winner Aaron Franklin seasons and smokes his brisket to perfection. It’s so good that people sometimes wait four hours for a taste.
Watch the Congress Bridge Bats
Watch the world’s largest urban bat colony emerge from the Congress Avenue Bridge. The colony is made up of 1.5 million Mexican free-tailed bats and is an amazing experience to see and hear.
Check Out the Local Nightlife
Head to Rainey Street or 6th Street to experience the world-famous nightlife and live music scene.
Explore Lady Bird Lake
Make your way down to Lady Bird Lake where you can relax along the water, rent a Kayak, or try your hand at Paddleboarding.