Botanical Gardens includes 31 acres of land with plants that thrive in arid southwestern conditions.

Sculptor Elisabeth Ney spent the last years of her life working in this building, which still contains some of her most beautiful sculpted pieces.

Founded in 1883, this university is steeped in history.

The Governor's Mansion is closed for major deferred maintenance on the historical structure. Tour information will be posted on the official website when tours resume.

Kids tired of those historical tours? This museum entertains - and painlessly educates - children of all ages.

Museum that chronicles the history of Texas with three themed exhibits: Land, Identity and Opportunity.

Established by the former first lady and the late Helen Hayes to preserve native North American plants, this garden of wildflowers is set on 42 acres and open to the public for touring.

Over the years, people have come to this 1,000 foot long natural limestone pool, fed by several underground springs, for everything from fishing and swimming to baptisms and beauty pageants.

The state's oldest office building now houses a tourist center, full of brochures to help you get the most out of your trip.

Sculptor Charles Umlauf's home and studio, featuring over 250 sculptures.

Beautiful park looming almost 800 feet over Austin.

Swinging rock 'n' roll bar recalling the music and the attitude of the 1950s.

This luxurious spa offers twenty indoor treatment spaces (each with a private shower) as well as outdoor treatment tents and cabanas.

Home to Barton Springs, the Zilker Eagle, a large playscape, and four hundred acres of sports fields and woodlands, Zilker Park is a popular weekend destination.

A National Historic Landmark, the Texas Capitol is the largest state capitol in the United States.