Things To Do

Congress Avenue Bridge Bats

Stroll out onto the Congress Avenue Bridge at sundown. Apart from seeing an amazing Texan sunset, you’ll be able to watch around a million Mexican free-tailed bats emerge from their colony and rise in a swarm into the night sky.

Austin Rowing Club Rentals at Waller Creek Boathouse

The kayaks can carry one, two or three people and depending on your upper arm strength, are available by the hour or for half days. Navigate the Colorado River, spot murals hidden under bridges or head out onto the open waters of Lady Bird Lake. Whichever route you choose, kayaking is a great way to spend some time outdoors.

Bullock Texas State History Museum

Texas Capitol

The Texas Capitol is an extraordinary example of late 19th century public architecture and 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 for its "significant contribution to American history."