Local Attractions
Austin is a unique city that boasts a laid-back, artsy atmosphere while catering to government officials and maintaining high-tech industries. See below to find out what makes Austin such a diverse and culturally rich city.
6th Street between Congress and IH 35 Austin, TX
6th Street is the heart of Austin’s live entertainment scene.
Congress Avenue Bridge/between Cesar Chavez and Barton Springs Roads Austin, TX
Telephone: 512-416-5700
Watch a mass ascension of up to 1.5 million bats take flight as they emerge from the Congress Avenue Bridge.
Various Locations Throughout Austin
Austin, TX
Telephone: 512-389-7400
Explore downtown Austin on these free historic trolleys.
Take Highway 71 west of Austin through the town of Bee Cave and turn left onto FM 3238 (Hamilton Pool Road). Travel 13 miles to the Preserve entrance on your right
Telephone: 512-264-2740
Hamilton’s pool is a historic swimming hole that features a beautiful waterfall.
2101 Barton Springs Road
Austin, TX 78704
Telephone: 512-476-9044
Barton Springs Pool is located within Zilker park and maintains a year-round temperature of 68 degrees.
5808 McKinney Falls Parkway
Austin, TX 78744
Telephone: 512-243-1643
Enjoy this beautiful get-away without having to leave the city.
Downtown Austin near the Capitol
Austin, TX
See 19th century lighting systems used around the Capitol in Austin.
3800 Mount Bonnell Dr
Austin, TX 78731
Mount Bonnell offers breathtaking vistas as visitors trek to the highest point in Austin.
Bounded by Town Lake to the North an Oltorf on the South, South First Street on the West and Congress Avenue on the East
Visit this hip neighborhood to feel the city’s unique vibe and experience the creativity of Austin.
1010 Colorado Street
Austin, TX 78701
Telephone: 512-463-0063
Set up reservations to tour this 1888 mansion. The mansion is currently closed for renovations.
201 East 14th Street
Austin, TX
Telephone: 512-463-5495
Come see one of the nation’s most distinguished state capitols.
University of Texas
Austin, TX
Telephone: 512-475-6633
The 307-foot tall tower at the University of Texas at Austin is a landmark that must not be missed.