All activities in Austin
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See it on your own
What you can visit without a tour in Austin, with the gate price.
22 activities
Congress Bridge bats
must-seeFreeA million and a half bats pour out from under the bridge every summer evening, in one black column.
HoursMarch to October, at dusk
The lake's east bank, by the Statesman Bat Observation Center, has the best view and stays free. The boats show you no more.
watch from the bridge or the bank, for nothing
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Elvin Cabrera · PexelsBarton Springs Pool
must-seePrice unconfirmedA three-acre spring-fed pool that sits at 68°F all year round.
Before 8am and after 9pm the gate is unstaffed and swimming is free. It is also the only time without a crowd.
paid entry in season, rate to be confirmed; free when the gate is unstaffed
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FreeThrift shops, bootmakers and neon signs on an avenue aimed straight at the Capitol.
The shot of the Capitol framed by the avenue is taken from the median near Elizabeth Street. It is the Austin postcard.
public street, you pay for what you buy
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Museum of Illusions Austin
must-seePrice unconfirmed11010 Domain Dr #100, Austin, TX 78758, USA · 4.5/5 · 2,753 Google reviews
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The Eureka Room
must-seePrice unconfirmed3312 Randolph Rd, Austin, TX 78722, USA · 4.5/5 · 401 Google reviews
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Austin’s
Price unconfirmed16231 N Interstate Hwy 35, Pflugerville, TX 78660, USA · 4.1/5 · 6,144 Google reviews
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Cathedral of Junk
must-seePrice unconfirmed4422 Lareina Dr, Austin, TX 78745, USA · 4.5/5 · 1,237 Google reviews
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McKinney Falls State Park
must-seePrice unconfirmed5808 McKinney Falls Pkwy, Austin, TX 78744, USA · 4.6/5 · 8,199 Google reviews
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Museum of the Weird
Price unconfirmed412 E 6th St, Austin, TX 78701, USA · 4.2/5 · 3,904 Google reviews
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Austin Aquarium
Price unconfirmed13530 US-183 #101, Austin, TX 78750, USA · 4.0/5 · 9,264 Google reviews
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Pease Park Treehouse
must-seePrice unconfirmed1100 Kingsbury St, Austin, TX 78703, USA · 4.9/5 · 604 Google reviews
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Texas Toy Museum and Arcade
must-seePrice unconfirmed312 Congress Ave., Austin, TX 78701, USA · 4.8/5 · 1,849 Google reviews
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Mesmerize
must-seePrice unconfirmed820 Shelby Ln Unit 106, Austin, TX 78745, USA · 4.5/5 · 533 Google reviews
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Zoocade
must-seePrice unconfirmed11000 Middle Fiskville Rd Ste A1, Austin, TX 78753, USA · 4.5/5 · 359 Google reviews
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Zilker Botanical Garden
must-seePrice unconfirmed2220 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78746, USA · 4.6/5 · 6,030 Google reviews
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The Escape Game Austin
must-seePrice unconfirmed405 Red River St, Austin, TX 78701, USA · 5.0/5 · 18,051 Google reviews
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Texas Capitol
must-seePrice unconfirmed1100 Congress Ave., Austin, TX 78701, USA · 4.7/5 · 5,297 Google reviews
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Mayfield Park and Nature Preserve
must-seePrice unconfirmed3505 W 35th St, Austin, TX 78703, USA · 4.7/5 · 3,976 Google reviews
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Austin River-Skyline View
Price unconfirmedAustin, TX, Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trl, Austin, TX 78704, USA · 4.8/5 · 58 Google reviews
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Mount Bonnell
must-seePrice unconfirmed3800 Bonnell Dr, Austin, TX 78731, USA · 4.8/5 · 1,671 Google reviews
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Zilker Metropolitan Park
must-seePrice unconfirmedAustin, TX 78746, USA · 4.8/5 · 6,317 Google reviews
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Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
must-seePrice unconfirmed4801 La Crosse Ave, Austin, TX 78739, USA · 4.7/5 · 2,850 Google reviews
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