Things To Do
Austin City Limits Music Festival
The Austin City Limits (ACL) Music Festival is an annual festival held in Zilker Park over two consecutive three-day weekends. In 2019, the Festival will begin on Friday, October 4th and end on Sunday, October 13th. This is an excellent way to spend your Sunday after the wedding. The lineup should be announced sometime in late summer and ticket sales will begin shortly thereafter.
Barton Springs Municipal Pool
Bring your bathing suit! Within Zilker Park's 358 acres lies one of the crown jewels of Austin - Barton Springs Pool. The pool itself measures three acres in size, and is fed from underground springs with an average temperature of 68-70 degrees, ideal for year-round swimming. Over the years, Barton Springs Pool has drawn people from all walks of life, from legislators who have concocted state laws there to free-spirited sunbathers who turned heads in the 1970s.
Lazarus Brewing Co.
This place is great, both for obvious reasons, and because the beer is good. The East Side taproom has a solid selection of local craft beer, plenty of bar seating, and a shady patio to sip a beer and enjoy the afternoon. It’s cozy and comfortable. If you’re in the mood for something else, they have coffee and wine. Once you've built up an appetite, Lazarus offers tacos, sandwiches, and (of course) queso.
The Driskill Bar
Built in 1886 as the showplace of a cattle baron, The Driskill remains a landmark of legendary Texas hospitality. From the dozens of columns brilliantly lining the lobby, to the spotless marble floors, the hotel is gorgeous. When you first walk into The Driskill Hotel, you wouldn’t think it’s haunted, but if you listen carefully, its ghosts will tell you otherwise.
Blanton Museum of Art
The Jack S. Blanton Museum of Art (often referred to as the Blanton) at the University of Texas at Austin is one of the largest university art museums in the U.S. with 189,340 square feet devoted to temporary exhibitions, permanent collection galleries, storage, administrative offices, classrooms, a print study room, an auditorium, shop, and cafe. The Blanton's permanent collection consists of almost 18,000 works, with significant holdings of modern and contemporary art, Latin American art, Old Master paintings, and prints and drawings from Europe, the United States, and Latin America.
Bullock Texas State History Museum
Let history inspire you as you connect with Texas stories told by ever-changing artifacts, rare documents, photographs, and special exhibits. Experience multi-sensory special effects films in the Texas Spirit Theater. Shop for distinctive gifts at the Museum Store and enjoy the eclectic menu and great view at the Story of Texas Café. Don't forget to snap a photo in front of the iconic bronze star on the Lone Star Plaza as a keepsake of your visit.
Texas Capitol
The Texas Capitol is widely recognized as one of the nation's most distinguished state capitols. It was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1970 and designated a National Historic Landmark in 1986.
Lady Bird Lake
In the heart of Austin is the Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail at Lady Bird Lake, a lush, urban path that meanders along the water’s edge and passes by skyscrapers, neighborhoods, ball fields and cultural attractions.