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35 Fun Activities in Austin, TX You Will Enjoy

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35 Fun Activities in Austin, TX You Will Enjoy

Introduction - From admiring artworks to paddling on a secret beach, there is something to keep you busy in Austin. If you...

 
 

Sip wine at Austin's wineries

Activity 1 - For those that like trying local wines, one of the cool places to go in Austin, Texas, is Hill Country...

 
 

Bike around Lady Bird Lake and Downtown Austin

Activity 2 - Austin has lots of great outdoor activities to enjoy, and one of them is cycling around Lady Bird Lake on...

 
 

Relax in nature at the Zilker Botanical Garden

Activity 3 - On a hot day, one of the coolest things to do in Austin, Texas, is wandering around the Zilker Botanical...

 
 

Tour the Texas State Capitol

Activity 4 - Austin is the state capital of Texas and, therefore, houses the Texas State Capitol. It's hard to miss this grand...

 
 
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Take a street art tour

Activity 5 - Austin features many amazing street art murals. These works include those at the Hope Outdoor Gallery and the "Greetings from...

 
 
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Picnic in Zilker Park

Activity 6 - Zilker Park, also known as Zilker Metropolitan Park, is a much-loved urban park. Covering 350 acres, it's the ideal place...

 
 

Zipline through the forest at Lake Travis Zipline Adventures

Activity 7 - Outdoor activity lovers will want to check out Lake Travis Zipline Adventure. Lake Travis is situated 30 minutes from downtown...

 
 

Cool off at Barton Springs Municipal Pool

Activity 8 - If you're visiting from a colder area, you may find it gets a bit too hot in Austin. Luckily, there...

 
 

Hike in McKinney Falls State Park

Activity 9 - Located just a 20-minute drive from central Austin is McKinney Falls State Park. This natural landmark features hiking trails and...

 
 

Luxuriate on a Lake Travis sunset boat cruise

Activity 10 - A memorable evening activity near Austin is going on a sunset cruise on Lake Travis. You can admire the beautiful...

 
 

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