The mansion was built in 1854, and was heavily damaged by an arsonist in 2008. It's been the home of every governor since 1856, and is the fourth-oldest governor's mansion in the U.S.
Park in the lot near the swimming pool for this park. The leash-free area is between Walnut Creek and Old Cedar Lane.
The leash-free area is on the eastern portion of the greenbelt, south of William Cannon.
"Driving across the Congress Avenue Bridge, you'd never know the world's largest urban bat colony (1.5 million at summer peak) lives under it ... unless you show up at sundown to see them."
This upscale boutique hotel has the perfect location and an even better Austin vibe. The hotel is inspired and themed on the ’60s and ’70s art and music scene.
This hotel owned and operated by the University of Texas has high-quality conference space, upscale rooms and, of course, excellent access to the UT campus.
Austin’s convention hotel is among the finest that Hilton has to offer. It buzzes during the South by Southwest Festival and for dozens of other conventions and festivals year-round.
Nice little par-3 course with enough challenges and teaching moments. Very well maintained.
Another mainstay since 1970, Whole Earth has existed for the adventurer and those who are just curious. An outfitter of hiking gear, outdoor living, camping equipment, travel books and more.
An Austin trip isn't complete without visiting an Alamo Drafthouse. Mondo Tees at the S. Lamar Boulevard location is where classic and campy movies are immortalized on tees and award-winning posters.
Mosey on over to Allens Boots on South Congress Avenue and try on true Texan clothing. Tons of Western wear, Stetsons and thousands of boots in every style and color.
A true community-supported grocery selling organic and natural foods, Wheatsville’s mission is to bring its customers what they want.
An independent toy store since 1987, this uniquely Austin must-see is guaranteed to put a smile on your face. Doodads, whatchamacallits and doohickies cover every inch of this toy paradise.
Home to historical archives, books, photos and art. They include the Gutenberg Bible, the first photo, manuscript collections from James Joyce, Ernest Hemingway, T.S. Eliot, D.H. Lawrence and more.
The Texas Union was the original student union on campus, but meetings are still held here regularly or you can grab a bite to eat.
It’s a symbol of the University of Texas campus and is lit orange on special occasions like commencement or an athletic victory. It has quite a history. In 1966, a sniper killed or wounded 48 people.
The 250-acre marine theme park is home to Shamu, beluga whales and sea lions, more than 25 rides, shows and attractions. It's open from March to November.
This 200-acre amusement park includes dozens of rides and large water park. March-November.
On a hot summer day, few things cool Texans off better than a 2-hour tube ride down the cool, spring-fed Comal River. Open from March to October.
A Texas institution. Jerry Jeff Walker, Willie Nelson, George Strait, Lyle Lovett and many other greats of country music have played here as Texans two-stepped the night away. อ่านเพิ่มเติม
The largest state capitol building in the United States, the Texas Capitol was constructed from 1882-1888. It is built of limestone and pink granite. The granite came from nearby Marble Falls.
Visit the burial spots for Stephen F. Austin, Gov. Allan Shivers, Gov. John Connally, Lt. Gov. Bob Bullock and many other Texas leaders. The graves go back to 1851.
The main church, constructed in 1854-1855, makes it the oldest standing church, and one of the oldest buildings, in Austin. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1978.
In 1858, the German Free School Association opened a charter school at this location. The school building serves as a research library for Texas' German roots.
The bridge at the park was once part of the Congress Avenue Bridge. Known as Old Moore's Crossing, it stood downtown from 1886 to 1910. Parts of it washed away in a flood when it was over Onion Creek.
It’s a backyard filled with baby doll heads and plastic cap “snakes.” Seriously. Don't be afraid ask to see the backyard. The owner loves to show it off.
If you haven’t been here, you don’t know Austin. This place hasn’t changed much in the 50 plus years it has been open. It’s full of history and much of it is on the walls.
A small-scale Statue of Liberty and concrete map of the USA adorn this yard. The homeowner takes the display seriously.
Compiled over the decades from other’s junk, this backyard Austin treasure is two-stories of structural wonder.
