6th Street Live Music Strip
⭐ Must SeeThe world's most dense live music district — 90+ venues in 6 blocks, most with free entry before 10pm.
💲 Free–$20⏱ EveningActivity
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The live music capital of the world pairs a thriving tech scene with legendary BBQ, natural swimming holes, a buzzing bar scene, and fiercely independent culture.
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Things To Do in Austin
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Texas State Capitol
⭐ Must SeeFree self-guided tours of the Renaissance Revival capitol — taller than the US Capitol in DC.
💲 Free⏱ 1.5 hrsCulture
Barton Springs Pool
⭐ Must SeeNatural spring-fed swimming pool at 68°F year-round in the heart of Zilker Park.
💲 $5–9⏱ Half dayNature
Franklin Barbecue
⭐ Must SeeJames Beard Award–winning BBQ — arrive at 9am for an 11am opening and expect a 2-hour wait for the world's best brisket.
💲 $20–30/person⏱ 2–3 hrsFood & Drink
South Congress Avenue (SoCo)
👍 RecommendedAustin's most eclectic street — vintage boutiques, food trucks, murals, and the famous "I Love You So Much" wall.
💲 Free to browse⏱ 2 hrsShopping
Lady Bird Lake Kayaking
👍 RecommendedPaddle through downtown Austin on a beautiful urban lake — Congress Avenue Bridge bat colony at sunset.
💲 $20–30/hr⏱ 2 hrsActivity
Blanton Museum of Art (UT Austin)
👍 RecommendedTexas's premier university art museum with 21,000 works — free on Tuesdays.
💲 $12 (free Tues)⏱ 2 hrsCulture
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
🎲 OptionalA massive pink granite dome rising 425 feet — stunning hiking 90 min from Austin.
💲 $8/person⏱ Full dayNature