Best places: Tourist attractions in Austin, United States

351-acre, urban park with botanical gardens, a spring-fed pool, a theater & sports facilities.

Museum at Camp Mabry with a large collection of military vehicles, plus exhibits on Texas conflicts.

19th-century Catholic church with gothic architecture, mass & a gift shop selling religious items.

Open to pedestrians & cyclists, this prominent bridge features views of the city skyline.

Beloved spring-fed pool maintaining a 68ºF temperature year-round with lifeguards on duty.

At 785-feet tall, or 106 steps, this hilltop park is the highest point in the city.

Exhibits, IMAX films & educational experiences aim to tell & interpret the story of Texas.

A large lake anchors this park featuring an amphitheater, loop trail & picnic area.

This popular urban natural area offers opportunities for biking, hiking, swimming & rock climbing.

This urban greenspace features an off-leash dog area, seasonal events & picnic tables.

The 1888 granite & marble structure has a significant rotunda & dome, plus House & Senate chambers.

This large public park known for its system of hiking & biking trails also has a playground & pool.

Quiet 21-acre grounds with walking trails & a wildlife habitat with free-roaming peacocks.

Packaging, photos & an old grocery store reconstruction tell the story of the famed processed meat.

Winding park with city vistas, a night-lit fountain, a pond, walking paths & other features.

Center focused on native Texas plants & their benefits, founded by & named for a former first lady.

Urban park features trails, picnic space, sports courts & an annual public party in honor of Eeyore.

Paved, 3-mile bicycle- & skateboard-exclusive path within Circle C Ranch Metropolitan Park.

👍👍 Quick but steep walk will get you to this gorgeous view. Weekends and sunset are the busiest times. There is no parking lot, folks park off of 360. There are 2 ways up, rock steep “stairs” and a trail. Both will lead you up to the same place. If you want it all to yourself go at sunrise!

Bridge with a weathered steel arch that provides scenic views for drivers, bikers & pedestrians.