Rotating exhibits can be seen at the center; permanent displays include a Gutenberg Bible and the first photograph ever taken.
This 1,938-acre state park in the Hill Country has four miles of river frontage. You can canoe, fish, swim, tube, picnic, hike and camp. There's also a mountain biking and equestrian trail.
Austin's dog island is an accidentally perfect place for a dog park, hemmed in by the upper end of Lady Bird Lake, where they can go for a dip. The entire park is off-leash.
Austin's largest city-owned park has a leash-free area between City Park Road, the west park boundary fence, Turkey Creek and the top ridge of the bluff line overlooking Lake Austin.
The hilltop park with the former swimming pool was adopted by a village of dog owners who believed their pets could form their own communities around a leash-free zone.
Rugged park that has been restricted during drought conditions. The off-leash area is behind the restrooms all the way to the creek.
Dining al fresco gets the "Keep Austin Weird" treatment at South Austin Trailer Park and Eatery. But it's more than a gimmick. The food's really good here; that's why you often have to stand in line.
It has a Gutenberg Bible and holdings that include documents of authors such as John Steinbeck, Tennessee Williams and Norman Mailer, along with Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein's Watergate notes.
For shopping and dining downtown, try 2nd Street. Get a new outfit at Estilo or Minx or buy your dog a sweater at Lofty Dog. Eat at Taverna, Crú Wine Bar or La Condesa. Park at City Hall.
The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, operated by the University of Texas, showcases the beauty of Texas' Hill Country, as well as South and West Texas, in 16 gardens.
South Congress Avenue - SoCo - embodies Austin's spirit. Browse homegrown shops like Creatures, Allens Boots and Mi Casa. Check out art at Yard Dog. Grab a marg at Güero's Taco Bar or coffee at Jo's.
A four-room bed and breakfast with a private pool in the historic Hyde Park neighborhood. Full hot breakfast served daily.
This is the place to stay if you want to get away from it all — and still be close to everything. The rooms are split between two equally beautiful houses.
It’s rare to find a high-end boutique hotel on a major interstate, but that’s exactly what you get here. It combines the convenience of getting around with a comfortable, unique stay.
Situated on the eastern edge of downtown and on the lake gives guests a spectacular view from just about any room.
A great location, added with the ability to cook your own food to save a little on eating out makes this a crowd favorite.
Golf legends Tom Kite and Ben Crenshaw worked on their game at this course under Harvey Penick. You, however, will just enjoy a low-priced quality round of golf.
The old Austin public course may go away in a few years when the land is redeveloped, but for now, it’s cheap, playable and fun.
When the old Austin Mueller airport was active in the 20th century, it was hard to concentrate on a shot with a jet blaring overhead. Now, it’s a scenic, quiet course nestled close to downtown.
The Round Rock schools football teams play here, and it has also been a filming location for the TV series “Friday Night Lights.”
The city's urban high schools play football games at centralized locations. Go down to the Burger Center on a Friday night in the fall and take in the sites and sounds of Texas high school football.
About the only thing that will rival Texas football will be international racing. Formula One and Moto GP will make their home just outside of Austin in the small town of Elroy. อ่านเพิ่มเติม
Named after the patron saint of the impossible, this oil rig was responsible for providing millions in oil royalties to the Permanent University Fund. It now sits near the stadium as a memorial.
This Hyde Park neighborhood playscape is intricate, busy and fun. An excellent community gathering spot for parents and kids.
This small neighborhood park has great shade trees and plenty of play equipment.
Despite sustaining damage from wildfires in 2011, Bastrop State Park is great spot for camping, swimming, and even golfing. The park was built in the 1930s by the Civilian Conservation Corps.
Enchanted Rock is truly one of the great places to hike in Texas. It’s known for breath-taking views, quiet hikes and challenging climbs.
Lake Travis is a bonanza for recreational use, from wakeboarding to sailing and swimming. If you're feeling frisky, check out Hippie Hollow, the only clothing-optional park in Texas.
Susanna Dickinson, who survived the siege of the Alamo, lived in this house after the famous battle. It was lost in history when it was enclosed by another building. It opened in 2010 as a museum.
Cottage home of short-story writer William Sydney Porter (whose pen name was O. Henry) and his family from 1893 to 1895. Museum displays many of the writer's belongings.
