Great experience. Prices could be a little lower. Check out the pictures from my camera when I was there this summer! Read more.
Austin's most loved park, and the place to be for, well, whatever it is you like to do outside. If you can't find something to do here, something's wrong.
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.
It's worth noting that Pennybacker Bridge is only anchored on land - it doesn't bear any weight underwater. The bridge was named after Texas Department of Transportation engineer Percy V. Pennybacker
You can't go wrong in the Congress Ave Historic District....Enjoy!!
Guided tours are offered weekdays, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Saturdays, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.; and Sundays, 12-3:30 p.m.
Three acres in size, the pool is fed from under ground springs and is on average 68 degrees year round. Over the years it has drawn people from all walks of life.
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 museum was opened in 2001 and was designed by E. Verner Johnson, the designer of many famous museums in the U.S. $80 Million in bond revenues was donated for the construction of this museum.
U.T. Austin has a history of energy innovation: the inventor of the lithium-ion battery is a prof. of mechanical engineering there and the univ. is now a leader in algae based biofuel research.
Located on The Drag, the flagship University Co-op provides not only textbooks and school supplies for the more than 50,000 students who attend the UT, but also branded clothing, memorabilia and more.
Do512 just nowA seriously great Irish pub. Great for game watching or patio-sitting during summers. This year for SXSW, there's an awesome free party on 3/12! Deets at www.do512.com
Ordering the loose leaf salad will balance out any guilt you feel from eating one of their delicious cupcakes, courtesy of Sugar Mama bakery.
It's said that if a couple climbs the 100 stairs to the top of Mount Bonnell once, they fall in love; twice, they'll become engaged; and after three times, it's inevitable they'll get married.
Lady Bird Lake Trail is a 10-mile loop in the heart of the city. Mile 0 starts at Auditorium Shores, crosses over Interstate 35 into East Austin and loops back around toward the MoPac Bridge.
This stadium was built in 2000 and is home to the minor league baseball team the Houston Astros. Every Friday night after the game an exciting fireworks show is put on by the staff.
For any concert: If you'll be sitting/standing on the balcony, get here early. Check out the happenings during SXSW at do512.com!
Symphonies in the park. Phenomenal SXSW line-ups. Bats at dusk. Pups diving into nearby Town Lake. Best yet: The town's best free entertainment venue boasts the Austin skyline as backdrop.
Make sure the dog you've brought is always on leash: nobody likes his licking as much as you do.
Win tix to tons of shows at Alamo Drafthouse from Do512. Visit http://do512.com/alamodrafthouse to enter to win
They distribute produce grown by local farmers. Check out their events with local musicians while you're there.
In Texas, rodeo is a sport. And you can yell “Yee-haw!” at the Expo Center during March’s Star of Texas Rodeo.
The AAA Round Rock Express roll through this stadium. For an extra fee, the little ones can bounce on bungee trampolines in the outfield stands. Go on $1 hotdog night. You’re welcome.
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. Read more.
