Austin is the Live Music Capital of the World in Texas, a vibrant city famous for SXSW, live music on Sixth Street, and a thriving food truck culture. The Barton Springs swimming hole, Lady Bird Lake, and the famous bat colony add natural flair to its creative energy.
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Top spots in Austin
Texas Capitol
The 1888 granite & marble structure has a significant rotunda & dome, plus House & Senate chambers.
Bullock Texas State History Museum
Exhibits, IMAX films & educational experiences aim to tell & interpret the story of Texas.
Mexic-Arte Museum
Venue spotlighting Mexican & Latino art & host of an annual Day of the Dead festival & parade.
Museum of the Weird
Museum featuring an array of curios & oddities, from Bigfoot to shrunken heads, plus a gift shop.
Zilker Metropolitan Park
351-acre, urban park with botanical gardens, a spring-fed pool, a theater & sports facilities.
Mayfield Park and Nature Preserve
Quiet 21-acre grounds with walking trails & a wildlife habitat with free-roaming peacocks.
Cathedral of Junk
This whimsical, multilevel shelter is made with 60+ tons of used furniture, home goods & other junk.
The Contemporary Austin - Jones Center
Contemporary museum dedicated to promoting Texas-based artists, plus regular events.
O. Henry Museum
Preserved Victorian cottage where short story writer "O. Henry" resided with his wife & daughter.
Austin Aquarium
Small, family-friendly aquarium with many varieties of sea life, plus touch tanks & frequent events.