{"id":10091,"date":"2022-07-26T12:18:04","date_gmt":"2022-07-26T12:18:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/magazine\/?p=10091"},"modified":"2025-03-19T10:07:41","modified_gmt":"2025-03-19T10:07:41","slug":"what-to-do-in-austin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/magazine\/travel\/what-to-do-in-austin\/","title":{"rendered":"What to do in Austin"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Austin, which is the state capital of Texas, is often thought of as the live music capital of the world. In this Texas city, you will find roughly 250 live music venues. In addition, Austin is also the home of the University of Texas. The city boasts more than 300 parks and it is the 11th largest city in the United States. One unique and quirky feature of Austin is that it houses the largest urban bat population in North America. In fact, the city is home to over 1 million Mexican free-tailed bats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There is a substantial public transportation system available in Austin. What many visitors find is that while this public transportation can get you from place to place, having a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/car-rental\/usa\/texas\/\">good rental car<\/a> makes trips much quicker and more direct. For a couple that is making a romantic trip to Austin, a premium sedan often makes a great rental choice. If you have a larger group or you&#8217;re traveling with family, a multi-seater or an SUV is often a good choice.<\/p>\n\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a class=\"button small\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/car-rental\/usa\/texas\/\">Book in Texas<\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#capitol\">1. Texas State Capitol Building<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#art\">2. Blanton Museum of Art<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#park\">3. Zilker Park<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#falls\">4. McKinney Falls State Park<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#lbj\">5. LBJ Presidential Library<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#thinkery\">6. Thinkery<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#umlauf\">7. Umlauf Sculpture Garden &amp; Museum<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#zoo\">8. Austin Zoo<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#junk\">9. Cathedral of Junk<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#circuit\">10. Circuit of the Americas<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#eat\">Best Places to Eat &amp; Drink in Austin<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<iframe data-src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/embed?mid=1KxF64tgdWBu8VnCGOb_-73INvkLBens&amp;ehbc=2E312F\" width=\"100%\" height=\"480\" frameborder=\"0\" 0=\"height='450'&gt;&lt;\/iframe\"  src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Must-see attractions in Austin<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"capitol\">1. Texas State Capitol Building<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This building serves as the seat of government for the state of Texas and houses the chambers for both the state Legislature and the Governor. This building is on the National Register of Historic Places and is also a National Historic Landmark. To learn more about the building and the history of the state of Texas it is best to go on a guided tour when you visit the capitol.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/sites\/6\/2022\/07\/austin-capitol-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"tan stone texas state capitol building with green hedges in front and blue sky with white clouds behind\" class=\"wp-image-10465 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/sites\/6\/2022\/07\/austin-capitol-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/sites\/6\/2022\/07\/austin-capitol-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/sites\/6\/2022\/07\/austin-capitol-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/sites\/6\/2022\/07\/austin-capitol.jpg 1140w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/683;\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: LMPphoto on Shutterstock<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Address: <\/strong>1100 Congress Ave., Austin, TX 78701<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Entry fees:<\/strong> Free<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Hours: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/tspb.texas.gov\/plan\/hours\/hours.html\" rel=\"nofollow\">When to visit<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Time required to see the attraction: <\/strong>1 hour<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"art\">2. Blanton Museum of Art<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This museum sits on the campus of the University of Texas and is one of the largest university art museums in the United States. Beyond the permanent collections here there are also several classrooms and study rooms dedicated to the study of art. The museum contains a collection of more than 21,000 works with a special emphasis on Latin American art.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Address: <\/strong>200 E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Austin, TX 78712<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Entry fees:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/blantonmuseum.org\/welcome-to-the-blanton-museum-of-art\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">Tickets<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Hours: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/blantonmuseum.org\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">When to visit<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Time required to see the attraction: <\/strong>1 to 2 hours<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"park\">3. Zilker Park<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For those who want to spend some time outdoors in a great green space, this is the park for you. You will find the park just a short drive to the west of downtown Austin. The park sits at the junction of Barton Creek and Colorado River and covers around 350 acres. The park serves as a hub in this area for many recreational activities including hiking and biking around Lady Bird Lake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/sites\/6\/2022\/07\/zilker-park-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"large green lawn of zilker park with austin skyline in the background\" class=\"wp-image-10466 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/sites\/6\/2022\/07\/zilker-park-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/sites\/6\/2022\/07\/zilker-park-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/sites\/6\/2022\/07\/zilker-park-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/sites\/6\/2022\/07\/zilker-park.jpg 1140w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/683;\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: BrigitteT on Shutterstock<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Address: <\/strong>2207 Lou Neff Road, Austin, TX 78746<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Entry fees:<\/strong> Free<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Hours: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.austintexas.gov\/department\/zilker-metropolitan-park\" rel=\"nofollow\">When to visit<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Time required to see the attraction: <\/strong>1 to 2 hours<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"falls\">4. McKinney Falls State Park<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This beautiful state park sits just a short drive to the south of downtown Austin. The park sits right at the confluence of both Williamson and Onion creeks. Where the waters meet you will find the amazing waterfalls that are part of this park. There are plenty of places to go swimming plus there are a lot of great trails for hiking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/sites\/6\/2022\/07\/mckinney-falls-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"small waterfalls going over rocks in the river below at sunrise\" class=\"wp-image-10467 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/sites\/6\/2022\/07\/mckinney-falls-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/sites\/6\/2022\/07\/mckinney-falls-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/sites\/6\/2022\/07\/mckinney-falls-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/sites\/6\/2022\/07\/mckinney-falls.jpg 1140w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/683;\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Danny Mullins on Shutterstock<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Address: <\/strong>5808 McKinney Falls Pkwy, Austin, TX 78744<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Entry fees:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/tpwd.texas.gov\/state-parks\/mckinney-falls\/fees-facilities\/entrance-fees\" rel=\"nofollow\">Tickets<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Hours: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/tpwd.texas.gov\/state-parks\/mckinney-falls\" rel=\"nofollow\">When to visit<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Time required to see the attraction: <\/strong>1 to 2 hours<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"lbj\">5. LBJ Presidential Library<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the presidential library of the 36th President of the United States. The library sits on the grounds of the University of Texas. This is one of 13 presidential libraries administered by the National Archives and Records Administration. There are tours available of the library to give you more information about the life and work of the former president.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Address: <\/strong>2313 Red River St., Austin, TX 78705<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Entry fees:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/buy.acmeticketing.com\/events\/321\/list\" rel=\"nofollow\">Tickets<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Hours: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lbjlibrary.org\/visit\/hours-and-admissions\" rel=\"nofollow\">When to visit<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Time required to see the attraction: <\/strong>1 hour<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"thinkery\">6. Thinkery<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have brought children along on your trip to Austin, this is a great place to spend a couple of hours. Parents will find that kids of all ages can spend an afternoon at this children&#8217;s museum. The museum offers all sorts of interactive displays that will teach and entertain kids. The museum is just a short drive to the northeast of downtown Austin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Address: <\/strong>1830 Simond Ave., Austin, TX 78723<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Entry fees:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/my.thinkeryaustin.org\/account\/login?returnurl=%2fevents\" rel=\"nofollow\">Tickets<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Hours: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/thinkeryaustin.org\/visit-us\/#hours\" rel=\"nofollow\">When to visit<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Time required to see the attraction: <\/strong>2 hours<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"umlauf\">7. Umlauf Sculpture Garden &amp; Museum<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This sculpture garden is based on the works of the American sculptor Charles Umlauf. There is a seasonal schedule of works presented, so depending on which time of year you come here you may see an entirely unique display. This makes a terrific place to simply wander the grounds and marvel at the beauty of the surroundings. The garden is just a short drive to the southwest of the center of Austin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Address: <\/strong>605 Azie Morton Road, Austin, TX 78704<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Entry fees:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.umlaufsculpture.org\/visit\" rel=\"nofollow\">Tickets<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Hours: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.umlaufsculpture.org\/visit\" rel=\"nofollow\">When to visit<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Time required to see the attraction: <\/strong>1 to 2 hours<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"zoo\">8. Austin Zoo<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For animal lovers, this is a place in Austin that you will definitely want to visit. You will find the zoo just a short drive to the southwest of downtown Austin. The zoo features roughly 300 animals from around 100 different species including several lions, tigers, cougars, and monkeys. One of the highlights for kids here is a small tree ride that they can go on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/sites\/6\/2022\/07\/austin-zoo-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"bright blue peacock with brown, green and blue feathers fanned out\" class=\"wp-image-10468 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/sites\/6\/2022\/07\/austin-zoo-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/sites\/6\/2022\/07\/austin-zoo-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/sites\/6\/2022\/07\/austin-zoo-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/sites\/6\/2022\/07\/austin-zoo.jpg 1140w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/683;\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: VijayV88 on Shutterstock<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Address: <\/strong>10808 Rawhide Trail, Austin, TX 78736<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Entry fees:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/austinzoo.org\/about\/#admission\" rel=\"nofollow\">Tickets<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Hours: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/austinzoo.org\/things-to-know\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">When to visit<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Time required to see the attraction: <\/strong>2 hours<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"junk\">9. Cathedral of Junk<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are looking for a quirky place that highlights the varied cultures and styles of Austin, this is it. This is an unusual series of shelters created entirely out of used junk. While this is something that you can wander through, quickly getting pictures here of yourself and your party are memories that you&#8217;re going to cherish for a lifetime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"507\" height=\"760\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/sites\/6\/2022\/07\/cathedral-junk.jpg\" alt=\"stairway made of tires painted yellow with a walls made of concrete and old bottles\" class=\"wp-image-10469 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/sites\/6\/2022\/07\/cathedral-junk.jpg 507w, https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/sites\/6\/2022\/07\/cathedral-junk-200x300.jpg 200w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 507px) 100vw, 507px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 507px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 507\/760;\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A tire stairway at the Cathedral of Junk. Photo: Dollar Travelers on Shutterstock<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Address: <\/strong>4422 Lareina Dr., Austin, TX 78745<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Entry fees:<\/strong> Free<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Hours: <\/strong>Varies daily<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Time required to see the attraction: <\/strong>1 hour<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"circuit\">10. Circuit of the Americas<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you need some speed this is a stop that you want to make when you visit Austin. The track sits just a short drive to the southeast of the city of Austin. The claim to fame of this track is that it hosts an annual F1 race. It also holds a NASCAR race as well as several other races throughout the year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Address: <\/strong>9201 Circuit of the Americas Blvd., Austin, TX 78617<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Entry fees:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/circuitoftheamericas.com\/ticketing-sub-menu\" rel=\"nofollow\">Tickets<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Hours: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/circuitoftheamericas.com\/events\" rel=\"nofollow\">When to visit<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Time required to see the attraction: <\/strong>A full day<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"eat\">Best Places to Eat &amp; Drink in Austin<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Since the city of Austin has such a varied and diverse culture, it is no surprise that the food and drink scene mirrors that very thing. From upscale dining, to hole-in-the-wall Mexican spots, to bars filled with craft cocktails, Austin has something for everyone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Franklin&#8217;s Barbeque:<\/strong> No trip to anywhere in Texas would be complete without some great barbecue. This local favorite has shown up countless times in several food and travel blogs plus plenty of magazines and TV shows. While the food is something you can&#8217;t miss, get ready for long waits at times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Torchy&#8217;s Tacos:<\/strong> While barbecue is certainly a Texas favorite the city of Austin is just as well known for its Mexican fare. This location has a reputation for some unique tacos and some of the favorites here are the Democrat taco and the green chili pork taco with their signature queso on top.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Kerby Lane Cafe:<\/strong> If you are looking for a great brunch spot when you visit Austin this may be just the perfect place. Locals feel that this restaurant does capture the vibe of the city and in addition to great staples such as pancakes, they also offer many vegetarian items.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">More about Austin<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/magazine\/tips\/driving-tips-texas\/\">Driving Tips in Texas<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on the_content -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Austin, which is the state capital of Texas, is often thought of as the live music capital of the world. In this Texas city, you will find roughly 250 live music venues. In addition, Austin is also the home of the University of Texas. 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