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Rock-About Climbing Adventures
Rock-About Climbing Adventures
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Ranked #1 of 176 Attractions in Austin
5 of 5 stars 45 reviews
Owner description: Rock Climbing exercises your mind and body. Rock-About classes provide you the experience to climb for the first time or to... more » Owner description: Rock Climbing exercises your mind and body. Rock-About classes provide you the experience to climb for the first time or to build on existing skills. Whatever your skill level, Rock-About can help you reach your vertical goals. Join us at Enchanted Rock SNA, Reimer's Ranch, Pecos River Gorge, or at the Austin Greenbelt. « less
Attraction type  Other
Distance  3.2 miles from city center
Town Lake Hike-and-Bike Trail
Town Lake Hike-and-Bike Trail
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Ranked #2 of 176 Attractions in Austin
5 of 5 stars 120 reviews
Scenic trail through lush green parks and peaceful lakes: a great place to bike, hike and run.
Attraction type  Hiking Trails; Biking Trails; Trails; Jogging Paths/ Tracks
Distance  0.6 miles from city center
State Capitol
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State Capitol
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Ranked #3 of 176 Attractions in Austin
4.5 of 5 stars 266 reviews
Owner description: If it's in Texas, it must be bigger and better. That is the motto that architects followed with the Capitol Building in... more » Owner description: If it's in Texas, it must be bigger and better. That is the motto that architects followed with the Capitol Building in Austin. At one time, it was the tallest capitol building in the nation. Others might be taller now, but this is still a beautiful building that shows off many of the natural resources which are so prevalent in Texas, such as limestone and the landscapes. « less
Attraction type  Government Buildings; Historic Sites; Architectural Buildings
Distance  0.4 miles from city center
Barton Springs Pool
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Barton Springs Pool
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Ranked #4 of 176 Attractions in Austin
4.5 of 5 stars 162 reviews
Owner description: Over the years, people have come to this 1,000 foot long natural limestone pool, fed by several underground springs, for... more » Owner description: 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. « less
Attraction type  Bodies of Water; History Museums; Hot Springs/ Geysers; Libraries
Distance  1.1 miles from city center
Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum
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Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum
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Ranked #5 of 176 Attractions in Austin
4.5 of 5 stars 214 reviews
Museum that chronicles the history of Texas with three themed exhibits: Land, Identity and Opportunity.
Attraction type  History Museums
Distance  0.9 miles from city center
Zilker Metropolitan Park
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Zilker Metropolitan Park
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Ranked #6 of 176 Attractions in Austin
4.5 of 5 stars 70 reviews
Owner description: Home to Barton Springs, the Zilker Eagle, a large playscape, and four hundred acres of sports fields and woodlands, Zilker... more » Owner description: 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. « less
Attraction type  Parks; Gardens
Distance  1.3 miles from city center
SoCo District
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SoCo District
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Ranked #7 of 176 Attractions in Austin
4.5 of 5 stars 64 reviews
Trendy Austin area south of Congress Avenue.
Attraction type  Neighborhoods
The Driskill
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The Driskill
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Ranked #8 of 176 Attractions in Austin
4.5 of 5 stars 99 reviews
Attraction type  Architectural Buildings; Historic Sites
Distance  0.2 miles from city center
Zilker Botanical Garden
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Zilker Botanical Garden
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Ranked #9 of 176 Attractions in Austin
4.5 of 5 stars 69 reviews
Botanical Gardens includes 31 acres of land with plants that thrive in arid southwestern conditions.
Attraction type  Gardens
Distance  1.6 miles from city center
Harry Ransom Center
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Harry Ransom Center
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Ranked #10 of 176 Attractions in Austin
5 of 5 stars 7 reviews
A description of some of the items that are contained in the center
Attraction type  Libraries; Art Galleries
Distance  1.1 miles from city center
Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum
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Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum
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Ranked #11 of 176 Attractions in Austin
4.5 of 5 stars 144 reviews
This famous museum explores the life and service of the former president through exhibits and memorabilia.
Attraction type  Libraries; History Museums; Historic Sites; Museums
Distance  1.5 miles from city center
South Congress Avenue
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South Congress Avenue
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Ranked #12 of 176 Attractions in Austin
4.5 of 5 stars 127 reviews
Street lined with lots of great restaurants.
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
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Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
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Ranked #13 of 176 Attractions in Austin
4.5 of 5 stars 83 reviews
Owner description: The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center at the University of Texas at Austin is a 279-acre public garden dedicated to... more » Owner description: The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center at the University of Texas at Austin is a 279-acre public garden dedicated to increasing the sustainable use and conservation of native wildflowers, plants and landscapes. Founded by Mrs. Johnson and Actress Helen Hayes in 1982, the Wildflower Center brings life to her hope to preserve the beauty and regional identify of natural landscapes. The Center features acres of Texas wildflower gardens, award-winning architecture, nature trails, a café and gift shop. « less
Attraction type  Gardens; Nature/ Wildlife Areas
Distance  9.4 miles from city center
Texas State Cemetery
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Texas State Cemetery
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Ranked #14 of 176 Attractions in Austin
4.5 of 5 stars 27 reviews
Some of Texas' most prominent historical figures are buried in this cemetery.
Attraction type  Cemeteries
Distance  1.1 miles from city center
Austin City Limits Live
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Austin City Limits Live
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Ranked #15 of 176 Attractions in Austin
4.5 of 5 stars 34 reviews

Austin City Limits     According to the mythology, Austin City Limits is taped on an Austin hillside above the city. In reality, the show is recorded in a KLRU-TV television... more »

Attraction type  Theaters
Distance  1.4 miles from city center
Zach Theatre
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Ranked #16 of 176 Attractions in Austin
5 of 5 stars 7 reviews
Attraction type  Theaters
Distance  0.9 miles from city center
Viva Day Spa
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Viva Day Spa
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Ranked #17 of 176 Attractions in Austin
4.5 of 5 stars 20 reviews
Attraction type  Spas
Distance  0.8 miles from city center
Congress Avenue Bridge/Austin Bats
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Congress Avenue Bridge/Austin Bats
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Ranked #18 of 176 Attractions in Austin
4 of 5 stars 186 reviews
The Austin bridge is where nearly 1.5 million bats live.
Attraction type  Bridges; Nature/ Wildlife Areas
Distance  0.5 miles from city center
Town Lake
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Town Lake
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Ranked #19 of 176 Attractions in Austin
4.5 of 5 stars 28 reviews
Owner description: Visitors can rent canoes or rowboats along this part of Lake Austin that flows five miles through the heart of downtown... more » Owner description: Visitors can rent canoes or rowboats along this part of Lake Austin that flows five miles through the heart of downtown Austin. « less
Attraction type  Bodies of Water
Distance  0.7 miles from city center
Zilker Zephyr Miniature Train
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Zilker Zephyr Miniature Train
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Ranked #20 of 176 Attractions in Austin
4.5 of 5 stars 28 reviews

The Zilker Zephyr Mini Train Zilker Zephyr is a great way to see the Ziker Metropolitan Park . The prices are $2.00 for children and $3.00 for adults. Children under one are free... more »

Attraction type  Scenic Railroads
Distance  1.6 miles from city center
University of Texas at Austin
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University of Texas at Austin
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Ranked #21 of 176 Attractions in Austin
4.5 of 5 stars 68 reviews
Founded in 1883, this university is steeped in history.
Attraction type  Educational Sites
Distance  1.3 miles from city center
The Broken Spoke
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The Broken Spoke
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Ranked #22 of 176 Attractions in Austin
4 of 5 stars 94 reviews
Attraction type  Bar/ Clubs; Dance Club/ Discos; Dams; Country Western Bars
Distance  3.1 miles from city center
Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium
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Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium
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Ranked #23 of 176 Attractions in Austin
4.5 of 5 stars 18 reviews
Attraction type  Arenas/ Stadiums/ Fields
Distance  1.3 miles from city center
Zilker Playground
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Zilker Playground
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Ranked #24 of 176 Attractions in Austin
4.5 of 5 stars 13 reviews
Owner description: This 351 acre park is home to a variety of recreation opportunities and special events for the individual or the whole... more » Owner description: This 351 acre park is home to a variety of recreation opportunities and special events for the individual or the whole family. « less
Attraction type  Playgrounds
Distance  1.3 miles from city center
Mount Bonnell
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Mount Bonnell
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Ranked #25 of 176 Attractions in Austin
4 of 5 stars 86 reviews
Beautiful park looming almost 800 feet over Austin.
Attraction type  Scenic/ Historic Walking Areas; Parks; Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Lookouts
Distance  3.9 miles from city center
Violet Crown Cinema
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Ranked #26 of 176 Attractions in Austin
5 of 5 stars 3 reviews
Attraction type  Movie Theaters
Distance  0.3 miles from city center
The Blanton Museum of Art
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The Blanton Museum of Art
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Ranked #27 of 176 Attractions in Austin
4.5 of 5 stars 21 reviews

The Blanton Museum of Art at The University of Texas at Austin is one of the foremost university art museums in the country.  It has the largest and most comprehensive collection... more »

Attraction type  Art Museums
Distance  1.0 miles from city center
Umlauf Sculpture Garden & Museum
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Umlauf Sculpture Garden & Museum
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Ranked #28 of 176 Attractions in Austin
4.5 of 5 stars 12 reviews
Sculptor Charles Umlauf's home and studio, featuring over 250 sculptures.
Attraction type  Art Museums
Distance  1.3 miles from city center
Barton Creek - Fazio Canyons Golf Course
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Ranked #29 of 176 Attractions in Austin
5 of 5 stars 5 reviews
Owner description: This 7,161-yard, par-72 layout course boasts the signature of Tom Fazio, the legendary golf designer, and is considered to be... more » Owner description: This 7,161-yard, par-72 layout course boasts the signature of Tom Fazio, the legendary golf designer, and is considered to be one of the best in Texas. « less
Attraction type  Golf Courses
Distance  7.0 miles from city center
Chapel Dulcinea
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Chapel Dulcinea
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Ranked #30 of 176 Attractions in Austin
4.5 of 5 stars 11 reviews
Attraction type  Churches/ Cathedrals
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