Austin & Hill Country Attractions
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From state parks and museums to live music venues and historic landmarks, browse every attraction by category.
Wimberley Zipline
Experience 10 thrilling ziplines through Wimberley Valley treetops with trained guides and safety instruction at this outdoor adventure destination.
Sundance Hill Farm
Explore Sundance Hill Farm in Dripping Springs, a working farm featuring alpacas, tours, a shop, and event venues for weddings and celebrations.
Sol’stice Gardens
Explore Sol'stice Gardens in Dripping Springs, a unique garden center featuring local art sculptures, plants, and handcrafted gifts from artisans.
Milton Reimers Ranch Park
Visit Milton Reimers Ranch Park near Dripping Springs for hiking, mountain biking, river activities, and stargazing in the Texas Hill Country preserve.
Luckenbach Day Trip
Explore Texas's smallest town, 50 miles from Dripping Springs, featuring historic dance halls, live country music, barbecue, and authentic small-town charm.
Lost Maples State Natural Area
Explore Lost Maples State Natural Area in Vanderpool, Texas, featuring scenic maple trees, hiking, fishing, and stargazing opportunities year-round.
Hudson’s on Mercer
Live music venue in Dripping Springs featuring weekly performances, local food, and craft drinks in a cozy setting.
Historic Mercer Street
Explore Historic Mercer Street in Dripping Springs, with local shops, restaurants, and the natural spring that inspired this Hill Country town's name.
Hawk’s Shadow Winery
Visit Hawk's Shadow Winery in Dripping Springs for handcrafted Texas wines, vineyard tours, and barrel tastings with sweeping hill views.
Hamilton Pool Preserve
Explore Hamilton Pool Preserve's natural swimming pool, 50-foot waterfall, and 232 acres of scenic hiking trails in the Texas Hill Country.
Founders Memorial Park
Explore Founders Memorial Park in Dripping Springs, featuring a public pool, playground, walking trails, and sports fields across 46.7 acres.
Exotic Resort Zoo
Explore a 137-acre Texas zoo featuring zebras, camels, kangaroos, and exotic wildlife through drive-thru or guided tour experiences near Dripping Springs.
Enchanted Rock
Explore Enchanted Rock's pink granite dome near Fredericksburg, with hiking trails, archeological sites, and stargazing in a designated Dark Sky Community.
Duchman Family Winery
Explore Duchman Family Winery in Driftwood, a locally owned Texas winery featuring 100% Texas grapes, wine tastings, and food offerings.
Dripping Springs Ranch Park
Explore 100+ acres of wooded trails perfect for hiking, biking, horseback riding, and wildlife viewing in Dripping Springs, Texas.
Dripping Springs Farmers Market
Explore fresh local produce, handmade goods, and Texas favorites at the Dripping Springs Farmers Market, held Wednesdays 3-6 PM at Dripping Springs Ranch Park.
Dreamland
Dreamland in Dripping Springs permanently closed on December 31, 2024. Read about its former mini golf, pickleball, live music and art attractions.
Mayfield Park and Nature Preserve
Explore Mayfield Park's historic gardens, free-roaming peacocks, koi ponds, and nature trails just minutes from downtown Austin.
Tom Hughes Park
Rugged lakeside park on Lake Travis featuring steep limestone bluffs, rocky shoreline, primitive trails, and secluded swimming spots near Mansfield Dam.
Bob Wentz Park
Bob Wentz Park at Lake Travis offers swimming, picnicking, and water activities with panoramic Hill Country views near Austin.
Sixth Street
Explore Sixth Street's historic district featuring live music venues, unique dining, and cultural attractions in downtown Austin.
Lake Travis Zipline
Experience the longest and fastest ziplines in Texas over Lake Travis with guided tours featuring stunning Hill Country views and lakeside relaxation.
Texas Hill Country Distilleries
Explore Dripping Springs distilleries near Austin, including Deep Eddy Vodka, Treaty Oak Distilling, and Revolution Spirits, with Hill Country views.
Top 5 Museums in Austin
Explore Austin museums, from the Bullock Texas State History Museum to the LBJ Presidential Library, with history, art, and family-friendly attractions.
Pecan Street Festival in Austin
Explore art, live music, and local vendors at Austin's Pecan Street Festival, held twice yearly on historic Sixth Street with nearly 200 artists and performers.
Austin's ACL Music Festival
Discover Austin's ACL Music Festival at Zilker Park with over 100 performances across nine stages in October. Book your vacation rental with Stay Local Austin.
Visit the Darrell K. Royal Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin
Explore the seventh-largest collegiate stadium in the country with 100,119 seats, home to Longhorn football and iconic game day traditions in Austin.
Explore the South Congress Avenue in Austin
Explore South Congress Avenue, Austin's iconic SoCo district featuring vintage shops, restaurants, live music, and the famous First Thursdays event.
Explore the Texas Military Forces Museum
Explore 45,000 square feet of Texas military history with thousands of artifacts, interactive exhibits, and free admission at this comprehensive Austin museum.
Visit Some of these Amazing Town Lake Attractions Near Austin
Explore Town Lake, also known as Lady Bird Lake, in Austin. Discover waterside trails, kayaking and outdoor attractions for a day out around the lake.
University of Texas
Explore UT-Austin's 431-acre campus, world-class academics, iconic Longhorn football traditions, and the Blanton Museum of Art during your Austin visit.
Check Out the Entertaining One World Theatre in Austin
Discover One World Theater, a 300-seat venue hosting live music and performances while supporting youth arts education in Austin.
McKinney Falls State Park
Visit McKinney Falls State Park near Austin to explore waterfalls, hiking trails, swimming areas, and historic sites just 13 miles from downtown.
Enjoy the Mount Bonnell in Austin
Climb 105 steps to Austin's highest point for panoramic views of the Colorado River, city skyline, and surrounding wilderness.
Garner State Park in Texas
Explore Garner State Park near San Antonio with crystal-clear Frio River swimming, scenic hiking trails, and summer jukebox dances in the Texas Hill Country.
The Bullock Museum
Explore three floors of Texas history galleries, IMAX laser films, and lecture series at the Bullock Museum, Austin's premier local history destination.
Check Out the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
Explore 284 acres of native Texas plants, wildflowers, and gardens at Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center in Austin, perfect for picnics and family adventures.
Enjoy the Austin City Limits
Explore Austin's iconic Austin City Limits Music Festival, a fall celebration featuring 140+ bands across eight stages with live music, food, and beer.
Zilker Metropolitan Park
Explore Zilker Metropolitan Park's natural springs, botanical gardens, outdoor sports, and live music venues in the heart of Austin.
Visit and Honor the Texas State Cemetery in Austin
Learn about the Texas State Cemetery in East Austin, the final resting place of Stephen F. Austin and figures from Texas politics, the military, and culture.
Attend the Entertaining Zack Theatre in Austin
Explore Zach Theatre, one of Texas's oldest theaters established in 1932, featuring Shakespeare, musicals, dramas, and children's plays across three stages.
Umlauf Sculpture Garden and Museum
Explore over 200 sculptures and paintings by American artist Charles Umlauf in this outdoor garden and museum near Zilker Park.
The Driskill
Explore the historic Driskill hotel in Austin, featuring elegant event venues, fine dining, and iconic Texas heritage since 1886.
The Moody Theater
Explore the Moody Theatre, a state-of-the-art 2,750-capacity venue hosting around 100 concerts yearly and home to the Austin City Limits music series.
Be Sure to Visit the Texas Capitol Visitors Center
Visit the Texas Capitol Visitors Center in Texas's oldest state office building, with exhibits on Texas history, land surveying, and author O. Henry.
LBJ Presidential Library
Visit Austin's LBJ Presidential Library, dedicated to the 36th president, with Civil Rights and Oval Office exhibits alongside rotating museum displays.
Emma Long Metropolitan Park
Explore Emma Long Metropolitan Park on Lake Austin with hiking trails, water activities, picnic areas, and family-friendly amenities for outdoor adventure.
Check Out the Circuit of the Americas
Explore Circuit of the Americas, Austin's premier racetrack hosting Formula 1, MotoGP, and major events with go-kart racing and live entertainment.
Check Out the Bats at the Congress Avenue Bridge
Watch over 1.5 million Mexican free-tailed bats emerge from the Congress Avenue Bridge nightly between May and September in Austin.
Explore the Wonderful Barton Creek Greenbelt
Explore 809 acres and 12 miles of trails along Barton Creek Greenbelt, perfect for hiking, swimming, rock climbing, and mountain biking near Austin.
Enjoy the Exciting Austin Texas Bat Festival
Learn about Austin's bat festival at Congress Avenue Bridge, with live music, food and evening bat viewing. Check current event details before visiting.
Blanton Museum of Art
Explore the Blanton Museum of Art, a world-class institution housing over 18,000 artworks from contemporary to ancient periods in Austin's cultural heart.
Be Part of the Austin Hike and Bike Trail Boardwalk
Explore the Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trail, a 10-mile loop around Lady Bird Lake featuring a 1.4-mile boardwalk with public art installations.
Check Out the Barton Springs Pool
Explore Barton Springs Pool, a natural three-acre spring-fed oasis in Zilker Park maintaining 68-70 degrees year-round with no chlorine.
Guide To Visiting The Austin Zoo
Explore the Austin Zoo and Animal Sanctuary with a guide to family activities, animal encounters, educational programs, and its conservation efforts.
The Continental Club In Austin
Explore The Continental Club, Austin's legendary music venue established in 1955, featuring live performances seven nights a week across diverse genres.
Harry Ransom Center
Explore the Harry Ransom Center, a premier research library and museum featuring literature, film, photography exhibits, and rare manuscripts at UT Austin.
Relax at the Famous Mayfield Park in Austin
Discover Mayfield Park, a peaceful 21-acre historic garden in Austin featuring cottages, peacocks, water lilies, hiking trails and volunteer-maintained gardens.
The Cathedral Of Junk
Explore Austin's quirky Cathedral of Junk, a backyard art installation made from over 60 tons of recycled materials and visitor contributions.
Under the Radar Attractions in Austin
Discover hidden gems and offbeat attractions in Austin, from the Cathedral of Junk to Twin Falls swimming holes and unique museums.
Texas State Capitol
Explore the historic Texas State Capitol, a stunning Italian Renaissance building completed in 1888 with guided and self-guided tours available daily.
Lake Travis Zip Lines
Experience Texas's longest and fastest zipline over Lake Travis with five thrilling lines, scenic hiking, and stunning Hill Country views.