Places to go in Austin

Outdoors

Springwoods Park

Wooded park featuring playgrounds, trails & picnic areas, plus tennis, volleyball & an open field.

9117 Anderson Mill Rd, Austin, TX 78729, USA

Outdoors

St. Edward's Greenbelt

80-acre park provides dog-friendly trails & swimming amid lush greenery, small waterfalls & ponds.

Parking lot, 7301 Spicewood Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78759, USA

Food & Drink

Terrible Love

3908 Avenue B, Austin, TX 78751, USA

Arts & Culture

Texas Science & Natural History Museum

Exhibits include a Texas Pterosaur skeleton hung from the ceiling & a giant blue cut topaz jewel.

2400 Trinity St, Austin, TX 78712, USA

Arts & Culture

Texas Toy Museum and Arcade

312 Congress Ave., Austin, TX 78701, USA

Arts & Culture

The Belmont

1000-person space hosts hip-hop, new rock & electronic dance music shows, with covered patio & bar.

305 W 6th St, Austin, TX 78701, USA

Food & Drink

The Brew and Brew

Bar & cafe pairing coffee & craft brews with sandwiches & light bites in stylish industrial digs.

500 San Marcos St #105, Austin, TX 78702, USA

Arts & Culture

The Contemporary Austin - Jones Center

Contemporary museum dedicated to promoting Texas-based artists, plus regular events.

700 Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78701, USA

Arts & Culture

The Contemporary Austin - Laguna Gloria

Contemporary art museum featuring rotating, innovative exhibits & offering educational programs.

3809 W 35th St, Austin, TX 78703, USA

Nightlife

The Continental Club

Rock, country, jazz & blues acts, national & local, are found at this legendary South Congress club.

1315 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704, USA

Family

The Eureka Room

3312 Randolph Rd, Austin, TX 78722, USA

Nightlife

The Far Out Lounge & Stage

Buzzy alfresco venue offering food trucks, 2 bars & picnic tables, plus a stage for live music.

8504 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78745, USA

Sports & Recreation

The Golf Club at Star Ranch

Rolling 18-hole golf course & a hilltop clubhouse with a café, ballroom & well-stocked pro shop.

2500 FM 685, Hutto, TX 78634, USA

Food & Drink

The Guest House

110 San Antonio St Ste R140, Austin, TX 78701, USA

Food & Drink

The Hive

10542 Menchaca Rd, Austin, TX 78748, USA

Nightlife

The Hole in the Wall

Simple bar with booze, karaoke & regular live music, both inside & out on the patio.

2538 Guadalupe St, Austin, TX 78705, USA

Nightlife

The Roosevelt Room

Inventive craft cocktails are served in an airy, industrial-chic space with a cozy upstairs lounge.

307 W 5th St, Austin, TX 78701, USA

Nightlife

The White Horse

Live country music is served up in this hip, upbeat, sprawling honky-tonk with a taco truck outside.

500 Comal St, Austin, TX 78702, USA

Arts & Culture

Thinkery

Interactive kids' museum with science exhibits, art, indoor & outdoor play spaces & story time.

1830 Simond Ave, Austin, TX 78723, USA

Outdoors

Turkey Creek Trailhead

1401-1711 City Park Rd, Austin, TX 78730, USA

Sports & Recreation

Twin Falls

3918 S MoPac Expy, Austin, TX 78746, USA

Family

Typhoon Texas Waterpark Austin

Sprawling recreation area with swimming pools, water slides & a lazy river, plus fast-food eateries.

18500 TX-130 Service Rd, Pflugerville, TX 78660, USA

Arts & Culture

Umlauf Sculpture Garden + Museum

Exhibition of Charles Umlauf's works with an outdoor collection of touchable bronze sculptures.

605 Azie Morton Rd, Austin, TX 78704, USA

Food & Drink

Upstairs at Caroline

Open-air space with full bar including draft cocktails, tacos, TVs & bar games.

109 E 7th St, Austin, TX 78701, USA