Things To Do In Central Texas
When it comes to great American pastimes, nothing is more uniquely American or iconic than the road trip. Soak in the cool waters of Hamilton Pool, visit a distillery in Dripping Springs, and explore Lake Travis. Sightseeing by Segway: A fun and informative way to see the city's top attractions is the Downtown Austin Historic Segway Tour , which stops at historic landmarks, like the Capitol Building, and tours the beautiful paths along Lady Bird Lake.
If you're visiting during the summer, take in a free Austin Symphony ensemble concert, Sunday evenings at 7:30 p.m. on the Long Center lawn. Other activities, live music and food are offered at this annual event as well. Views of Lake Travis and the rolling Texas Hill Country make for a peaceful and serene setting to raise kids in or escape the busy bustle of working right in the city.
The pink-granite building is the centerpiece of downtown Austin, perched on a hill at 12th Street and Congress Avenue. There are many fun things for the entire family to do at Zilker Park. Located on the western edge of Zilker Park , Austin Nature & Science Center is an entertaining and highly educational look into the wonderful world of nature.
Enjoy more than 500 annual performances, including plays, original works, musicals and shows for youth, when you visit Zach Theatre in Downtown Austin, TX. Barton Hill Farm - Saturdays & Sundays September 29 - November 4 - We love Barton Hill Farms - this amazing farm has a HUGE corn maze, lawn games, food, and live music.
A big night on the town often starts and ends here, and if live music, sawdust on the floors and the walls bending with riotous drum-rolls and crowd cheering sounds like a good time, then 6th Street Austin is where you want to be. Rainey Street is a neighborhood of day-drinking and brunch, a trailer park of food trucks, and on Sunday's a live cover band at Icenhauers.
From the boardwalk at Lady Bird Lake to the Barton Creek Greenbelt (a stretch of hidden-away hiking trails in the heart of the city), Austin is well-known for its outdoorsy vibes. See live performances and events, featuring some of the music industry's brightest stars, when you visit the world-renowned Austin City Limits Live at The Moody Theater.
Walk along South Congress, some now call it "SOCO" and there you will find shops that are an Austin tradition such as Allen's Boots and Western Wear, look for the "Big Red Texas Visitor Welcome Boot" or look for a shop called "Ten Thousand Villages". Barton Springs is probably one of the coolest and most unique public pools I have ever been to. It's actually part of a river that runs through Austin and the water stays at a cool 68 degrees year round.