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Things To Do
South Congress
South Congress is home to several of Austin's beloved murals, some great eats, and fun shopping like the flagship Kendra Scott store and Allens Boots.
Zilker Park
A great park for kids and adults alike! Kids can play on the playgrounds and adults can set out a blanket for a nice picnic. It also boasts one of the best views of the Austin skyline in the city. They also host outdoor plays which are a great evening event!
Texas Rowing Center (or any of the many spots on Lady Bird Lake for Kayak and SUP rental)
This is a great place for SUP (stand-up paddleboarding), canoeing, and kayaking. Davis and I have spent many wonderful summers SUPing on Lady Bird Lake! Austin Rowing Club is another fun one and they have 9 am guided tours to see Austin from the lake on Saturdays and Sundays. https://austinrowing.org/guided-tours-and-events/
The Bat Bridge
During the summers, Austin hosts the largest urban bat population in North America. People gather on the bridge every evening to see these bats all fly out for the night. The bats usually come out right around sunset.
Esther's Follies & 6th Street
Catch a great comedy show at Esters Follies and then walk down "Dirty 6th" to visit Austin's bar scene or grab a late-night treat at Voodoo Doughnut on 6th.
Round Rock Express Game
Round Rock Express Games are always a fun event for kids and adults alike! While it is a bit of a drive from downtown, it's a great night of fun.
Austin Mural Tour
Austin is known for some of its iconic murals. Take a self-led tour by following this website and snap your insta-worthy pic in front of as many murals as you can!
Barton Springs Pool
A fun place to cool off in downtown Austin!
Austin Central Library
Our downtown library was one of Time Magazine's World's Greatest Places 2018, and has won many architecture awards. The rooftop garden is a great place to read a book or take in the beautiful river view. It has a great cafe, coffee shop and bar (yep, a bar) with fun drinks like "Tequila Mockingbird." There is also plenty for the kids to do, such as the giant chessboard, great kid-oriented reading rooms, and a hands-on tech room.
Texas Capitol
The Capitol is open for self-touring Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Brochures are available outside Capitol 1S.2.
Umlauf Sculpture Garden Trail Pedestrian Walkway
The Sculpture Garden is a beautiful outdoor garden to visit in Austin and a wonderful place for a leisurely stroll. Admission is $7 per adult ($3 with valid student ID, $5 for those 60+).
Zilker Botanical Garden
The Zilker Botanical Garden is another beautiful and relaxing site in Austin. Tickets can be reserved online. Admission for Austin residents is $6 and $8 for non-residents. There's a discount for children and seniors.
Mellow Johnny's Bike Shop
Rent bikes for the day to ride around downtown Austin or take a ride on the nearby Hike and Bike Trail. Kid's bike rentals are free with the rental of an adult bike. The shop is also home to a great coffee shop called Juan Pelota's.
The Violet Crown Movie Theater
A really fun theater right downtown that also has some of the best movie snacks and drinks out there!
Kendra Scott Flagship
The Kendra Scott Flagship store is one of the many stores on South Congress and is a really fun place to visit if you haven't had the full in-store Kendra experience before!
Broken Spoke
This dance hall is an "authentic honkey-tonk" and has hosted the likes of Willie Nelson, George Straight, and Dolly Parton. You can learn the Texas two-step or grab some of its famous chicken-fried steaks and listen to live music. Check the website for event details.
Blue Starlite Mini Urban Drive In
This vintage-style drive-in showcases indie films and cult classics.
The Picnic: Food Truck Park
You can't come to Austin without eating from one of the city's many, delicious food trucks. The Picnic is a great one-stop-shop location for a variety of food trucks and has an abundance of picnic tables to eat at.