Austin Texas Points of Interest
1. Center focused on native Texas plants & their benefits Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
2. 80-acre Nature center features educational exhibits including replicas of fossils & dinosaur tracks Austin Nature & Science Center
3. Quiet 21-acre grounds with walking trails & a wildlife habitat with free-roaming peacocks Mayfield Park and Nature Preserve
4. 31-acre garden in Zilker Park with plants, ponds & trails, plus educational programs for kids Zilker Botanical Garden
5. Canoes, kayaks & stand-up paddleboards – cash only & dog-friendly Zilker Metropolitan Park
6. Museum featuring an array of curios & oddities, from Bigfoot to shrunken heads, plus a gift shop Museum of the Weird
7. Conserving the world’s bats and their ecosystems to ensure a healthy planet Statesman Bat Observation Center
8. Exhibits, I-MAX films & educational experiences aim to tell & interpret the story of Texas Bullock Texas State History Museum
9. Millions of rare books, manuscripts, photos & thousands of works of art, from Hemingway to Kahlo Harry Ransom Center
10. Renaissance to 20th-century American paintings, Latin American art, plus Greek & Roman sculpture Blanton Museum of Art
11. Museum focused on France’s role in Texas history housed in an 1841 home of a former French diplomat French Legation Museum
12. The story of President Lyndon Baines Johnson is told through documents, photographs & mementos LBJ Presidential Library
13. Rescued big cats, monkeys, bears, reptiles, birds, deer & more at cozy sanctuary with a train tour Austin Zoo
14. The 1888 granite & marble structure has a significant rotunda & dome plus House & Senate chambers Texas Capitol
15. Popular site for camping, hiking, biking & fishing, & for “Old Baldy,” a 500+-year-old cypress tree McKinney Falls State Park
16. Interactive kids’ museum with science exhibits, art, indoor & outdoor play spaces & story time Thinkery
17. Exhibition of Charles Umlauf’s works includes an outdoor collection of touchable bronze sculptures Umlauf Sculpture Garden & Museum
18. Bridge with a weathered steel arch that provides scenic views for drivers, bikers & pedestrians Pennybacker Bridge
19. Over 300 acres of land with facilities for hiking, horseback riding, grilling, disc golf & more Mary Moore Searight Metropolitan Park
20. Occupied since 1856, this official governor’s residence now also displays historical artifacts Texas Governor’s Mansion
21. Unique outdoor community park providing space for colorful murals with inspirational messaging HOPE Outdoor Gallery
22. 19th-century Catholic church with gothic architecture, mass & a gift shop selling religious items St Mary Cathedral
23. Open space on Lake Travis for camping & picnics, swimming & scuba diving, with shower facilities Windy Point Park
24. Beloved spring-fed pool maintaining a 68ºF temperature year-round with lifeguards on duty Barton Springs Municipal Pool
25. Lakeside location for daytime & nighttime 3-hour zipline tours & a private beach with hammock seats Lake Travis Zipline Adventures
26. Specialty cocktails, updated bar bites & local musicians in a plush lounge with a warm ambiance The Driskill Bar
27. Scenic trail through lush green parks and peaceful lakes: a great place to bike, hike and run Lady Bird Lake Hike-and-Bike Trail
28. Some of Texas’ most prominent historical figures are buried in this cemetery Texas State Cemetery
29. Explores the history of the Lone Star State’s militia and volunteer forces from 1823 to 1903 I Love You So Much Mural
30. World-class performers and local professionals One World Theatre
31. One of the biggest and best stadiums in the country Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium
32. The majestic beauty of our unique Texas Hill Country nature Westcave Outdoor Discovery Center
33. The South Austin Popular Culture Center (SouthPop) collects, conserves, and exhibits vintage posters and live music ephemera from the 1960s South Austin Museum of Popular Culture
34. Permanent exhibits include fossils and prehistoric life; native Texas wildlife; gems, minerals and meteorites; and biodiversity Texas Memorial Museum
35. An outdoor chapel and the weather isn’t always perfect. But life is like that, isn’t it? Anything can happen Chapel Dulcinea
36. The Contemporary Austin reflects the spectrum of contemporary art through exhibitions, commissions, education, and the collection. The Contemporary Austin – Laguna Gloria
37. One of the largest Hindu temples and ashrams in the U.S. Radha Madhav Dham
38. Home to two species of endangered birds, golden-cheeked warbler and the black-capped vireo Wild Basin Preserve
39. Step back in time to the mid 1800s: this working farm lets you live like a Pioneer Pioneer Farms
40. Austin’s #1 family entertainment center Blazer Tag
41. Boutique urban winery and tasting room a high quality wines that fit with Austin’s culture, climate, and cuisine in a snob-free setting The Austin Winery
42. Trails and open space weave through the community, establishing a native, local ecosystem and bringing outdoor recreation and education options to Mueller residents, employees and neighbors Mueller Lake Park
43. One of the ten oldest buildings surviving in Austin Neill-Cochran House Museum
44. Discover the home of the “Messenger of the Alamo” in the heart of downtown Austin Joseph and Susanna Dickinson Hannig Museum
45. One of Texas’ first public parks, Pease Park has a rich and storied history. Pease Park
46. Features private cabanas, lounge chairs, tanning shelves, fireplace and two outdoor showers to rinse off after a quick dip W Austin Wet Deck
47. The Backyard is located in the heart of the Texas Hill Country in a natural, open-air setting enveloped in the shade of 400 year old live oaks. The Backyard
48. Dedicated to the collection, preservation, research, interpretation, and exhibition of historical and cultural material reflecting all dimensions of experiences of persons of African decent living in Austin, George Washington Carver Museum, Cultural and Genealogy Center
49. The dream location for your next event Caswell House
50. One of the many branches of the Fo Guang Shan Temple Buddhist Order that is founded by Venerable Master Hsing Yun Xiang Yun Temple
51. For tree or hedge trimming, stump grinding and tree removal Tree Trimming and Arborist Services in Austin Texas
