Texas State Capitol
Capitol building · Downtown
This impressive building is the center of Texas government and offers free tours revealing its history and architecture.
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Plan a free trip to AustinUpdated: 2026-10-18
Austin is the Live Music Capital of the World, a vibrant city known for its eclectic music scene, delicious food, and unique 'Keep Austin Weird' vibe. Come to enjoy music, nature, and diverse culinary experiences.
Things to do in Austin include Texas State Capitol, Zilker Metropolitan Park, Barton Springs Pool. Here are 15 places worth knowing, with a short note on each.
This impressive building is the center of Texas government and offers free tours revealing its history and architecture.
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A sprawling urban park offering green spaces, walking trails, botanical gardens, and Barton Springs Pool.
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A massive natural swimming pool fed by underground springs, a perfect place to cool off on a hot day.
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The Ann W. Richards Congress Avenue Bridge spans Lady Bird Lake in Austin, which was impounded from the Colorado River after the Longhorn Dam was completed in 1960. A crossing known as the Congress Avenue Bridge existed at this location starting in the late 19th century, until the Austin City Council officially renamed it on November 16, 2006, in honor of Ann W. Richards.
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A high vantage point offering stunning panoramic views of Austin, the Colorado River, and the surrounding hills.
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The Bullock Texas State History Museum stands a few blocks north of the Texas State Capitol in Austin and is named after Lieutenant Governor Bob Bullock. Its permanent exhibits tell the story of Texas across more than 16,000 years, and a centerpiece is the preserved hull of La Salle's ship La Belle, wrecked in 1686, with thousands of recovered artifacts.
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The Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum, also known as the LBJ Presidential Library, commemorates the 36th president of the United States who served from 1963 to 1969. Situated on the grounds of the University of Texas at Austin, it is one of 15 presidential libraries administered by the National Archives and Records Administration.
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A leading art museum with impressive collections of European, American, and Latin American art.
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The Barton Creek Greenbelt is a 7.25-mile stretch of public land in Austin managed by the city's Park and Recreation Department. Spanning from Zilker Park west to the Lost Creek neighborhood, it consists of three distinct sections: Barton Creek Wilderness Park, the Upper Greenbelt, and the Lower Greenbelt.
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Zilker Botanical Garden is a 28-acre botanical haven showcasing varied topography near downtown Austin, Texas. Situated on the south bank of the Colorado River at 2220 Barton Springs Road, it serves as a serene natural sanctuary within the city.
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Here is what 3 days in Austin look like when the planner builds them - arriving at noon on the first day and flying home at noon on the last. Stops are grouped by proximity so no day doubles back, and the same route can be built for any length, from two days to a week.
The route assumes the first day starts at noon, after you land, and the last ends at noon, before your flight. It is an example: with your dates the planner builds a route around your landing and your flight home, real opening hours, how you get around and your own preferences.
Texas State Capitol, Zilker Metropolitan Park, Barton Springs Pool, Lady Bird Lake Hike-and-Bike Trail, Austin bats, Mount Bonnell and 9 more. Texas State Capitol: This impressive building is the center of Texas government and offers free tours revealing its history and architecture.
Day 1: Laguna Gloria, Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum, Texas State Capitol, Austin bats. Day 2: Mount Bonnell, Blanton Museum of Art, Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum, The Driskill Hotel. Day 3: Zilker Metropolitan Park, Barton Springs Pool.
The itinerary for Austin runs through Downtown, West Austin, University of Texas and Zilker.
Museums worth visiting in Austin: Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum, Blanton Museum of Art (University of Texas) and Laguna Gloria.
Parks and gardens in Austin: Zilker Metropolitan Park (Zilker), Mount Bonnell (West Austin) and Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.
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