Things to do in  Austin

Austin is the capital of Texas and home of the University of Texas. Visitors flock to the city for its barbecue, live music, and eclectic vibe. Congress Avenue Bridge is a popular stop to view the city’s bat population as well as strolling, biking, and kayaking around Lady Bird Lake.

Austin is well-known for its live music venues featuring alt-country, blues, and rock. Before the music starts, there are Tex-Mex and barbecue joints to explore, as well as a thriving brewery scene. Or, join the locals biking around town, swimming at Barton Springs, and kayaking around Lady Bird Lake.

Three days is plenty of time to enjoy smoky barbecue, relax in the outdoors, and hear Austin’s world-famous music. You may even have time for a Hill Country day trip. Most visits include the Texas Capitol building, Zilker Metropolitan Park, and Congress Avenue Bridge, home of the city’s bat population.

A thriving barbecue, live music, and brewery scene—as well as plenty of opportunities for outdoor recreation—has made Austin a popular destination, both to live in and visit. The city’s “Keep Austin Weird” ethos has made it a haven for creatives who infuse the city with energy, quirkiness, and innovation.

Sixth Street, located in Austin’s downtown, is a boisterous area for revelers to visit live music venues, dance clubs, bars, and comedy clubs. But it isn’t the only place to find fun in the city. Other entertainment districts in the area include Rainey Street, Seaholm District, and the Warehouse District.

Start with a migas breakfast before exploring the Texas State Capitol building and other attractions downtown. After a Tex-Mex lunch, hit the Hike-and-Bike Trail at Lady Bird Lake and Congress Avenue Bridge—look for bats at dusk. Save the evening for a barbecue meal and a live music show.