Some of the best things to do in Austin, Texas that you may not find on major lists!
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Outdoor Activities
Food & Drinks
Arts & Entertainment
Outdoor Activities
Austin has so much to offer in the outdoor space, get out there and MOVE 🏃🏻♀️
THE go-to park in Austin. Located right outside downtown, there are areas to swim, large areas of grass to chill, and countless events happen here. Blues on the green in the summer, flea markets, you name it!
Zilker Metropolitan Park
The Greenbelt is the most traveled trail in Austin. Austin is unique in the way that we have a lot of greenery in and around the city, and the Greenbelt is the perfect place to see it all!
Barton Creek Greenbelt
The closest thing we have to a “beach” in Central Texas 😅
Volente Beach
A somewhat hidden gem in Austin that some locals don’t even know we have!
Zilker Botanical Garden
A drive up the hills and a small hike will provide some of the best views of Lake Travis
Hiking Mount Bonnell in Austin, Texas | Beginner's Guide
Big pond where your dogs can SAFELY swim… do I have to say more??
Cedar Bark Park
Food & Drinks
ATX fav stops and bars
You can’t visit ATX without stopping by Home Slice pizza… you’re just gonna have to take my word for it and try it yourself.
Home Slice Pizza
This smokehouse gives you a taste of Texas barbecue with Asian flavors, it’s a must-try!
Loro Asian Smokehouse & Bar
Such a great bar just south of downtown for good drinks ✨not✨ on 6th street
Gibson Street Bar
Amazing, authentic Colombian and Cuban food.
Casa Colombia
Arts & Entertainment
Take a stroll around Austin and get lost in some local favorite spots
My favorite art museum!
Blanton Museum of Art
One of the best gay bars located on 4th street, there’s almost always a performance going on there and the huge line outside always lets you know it’s a good time there!
Rain
Austin’s newest EDM bar gives you a unique experience with a large LED wall and DJs playing all weekend. Dubstep, techno, house music; they’ve got it all at TOATS!
TOATS ATX
The Texas state museum is the perfect slice of Texas history from the very beginning to the present! So many cool exhibits visit the lower floor showroom so there’s always something new to see here.
Bullock Texas State History Museum
There’s always concerts going on at the Moody amphitheater, usually some meetups as well
