Hours: 5am-10pm 9$ Cash ONLY Enjoy swimming in the natural spring-fed pool, perfect for hot summer days
The Hike and Bike Trail is a great place for a leisurely ride or stroll. You can get several miles in without committing to a strenuous day or sacrificing scenery. The low grade, ease of access, safety features, and amenities make the trail a perfect place for families to spend days together. Lady Bird Lake Trail is also a great place for visitors, giving a visual introduction to some of the city’s most iconic landmarks, whether looking for a spring-fed pool, a park, or a cozy spot to get your feet wet along the lake.
A 1980 renovation transformed the Congress Avenue Bridge into an ideal bat cave, soon attracting migrating Mexican free-tailed bats. Decades later, Austin's bat numbers have swelled and locals have adopted the beloved creatures as neighbors who happily handle the city's bug mitigation and provide an amazing nightly show.
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. ITS ALSO FREE!
Where: Various locations throughout downtown What to Try: Austin is famous for its food trucks! Sample everything from tacos and BBQ to gourmet donuts. Some popular spots include the South Congress Food Truck Park and the North Loop food trucks.
Old 6th Street, sometimes fondly known as Dirty 6th, is the original entertainment section of the street including those venues between Congress Avenue (to the west) and I-35 (to the East). Old 6th, sometimes considered the “rowdy” part of the district and often compared to New Orlean’s Bourbon Street, does have it’s drinking bars , but also is home to some upscale restaurants, laid back pubs and family friendly entertainment. Home of the famous Pecan Street Festival (6th was originally known as Pecan Street) and ground zero for the Republic of Texas Bikers Rally after-parties, Old 6th overflows when University of Texas home games end and football fans from both schools exit DKR for a night on the town.
Founded in 1963, the Blanton Museum of Art holds the largest public collection in Central Texas. Recognized for its modern and contemporary American and Latin American art, Italian Renaissance and Baroque paintings, encyclopedic collection of prints and drawings, and Ellsworth Kelly’s Austin, the Blanton offers thought provoking, visually arresting, and personally moving encounters with art.