Zilker Park
Zilker Park, a 361-acre park nestled in the heart of downtown Austin, is home to picnic facilities, bike/canoe rentals, a large playground for children, the Zilker Zephyr train and Barton Springs Pool. The park is also the host to great events like the Austin City Limits Music Festival.
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Within Zilker Park's 358 acres lies one of the crown jewels of Austin - Barton Springs Pool. The pool itself measures three acres in size, and is fed from underground springs with an average temperature of 68-70 degrees, ideal for year-round swimming.
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Renovated houses turned into bungalow bars reign supreme on this increasingly popular tucked-away street. Day or night, you’ll find relaxed bar-goers strolling from bar to food trailer to bar again, often with their dogs in tow.
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South Congress Avenue, a vibrant neighborhood south of Lady Bird Lake, is a must-stroll for visitors and a popular hangout for locals. The area features homespun character and boasts the story of Austin’s history in its boutiques and eateries.
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Circuit of The Americas, locally known as COTA, is regarded as one of the top venues in the United States for motorsports and entertainment. A purpose built venue specifically for Formula1 racing, COTA also provides fans and visitors with interactive programming and activities from go kart racing to outdoor concerts and more.
Find out moreACL Live at the Moody Theater
ACL Live at The Moody Theater is a state-of-the-art live music venue that also serves as the home of Austin City Limits, the longest running music series in American television history.
Find out moreThe Continental Club
This retro Austin relic opened in 1957 as a swanky private supper club, but in the decades since, it has transformed into a mecca for roots, rockabilly, country and swing music. A classic neon sign hangs above the entrance, and custom hot rods line South Congress Avenue in front of the dimly lit club.
Find out moreThe Texas State Capitol
The granite Texas State Capitol building stands as a testament to the history of the Lone Star State. The building is widely recognized as one of the nation's most distinguished state capitols. It was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1970 and designated a National Historic Landmark in 1986.
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Founded in 1963, the Blanton Museum of Art is one of the foremost university art museums in the country and holds the largest public collection in Central Texas. Recognized for its modern and contemporary American and Latin American art, Italian Renaissance and Baroque paintings, and encyclopedic collection of prints and drawings.
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