The city of Austin, also known as the music capital of the world, is home to a wealth of musical events such as ‘South by South West’ and live music venues such as the ones at the popular Sixth Street district.
Other popular Texas cities include: Houston, Dallas, Galveston, Abilene, South Padre Island and Corpus Christi.
Fun Things to do in Austin: Cultural Attractions
Places of Interest
* The Lyndon Baines Johnson Presidential Library is home to a replica oval office and presidential limousine.
* The Harry Ransom Center is another of the many fun things to do in Austin, and the center features a variety of important documents and manuscripts such as Illuminated manuscripts, a copy of the Gutenberg Bible and the first photograph ever taken.
* If you are interested in Dinosaurs or you are traveling with the family, one of the most popular fun things to do in Austin is to visit Dinosaur Park. The Park is home to twelve life size replicas of Dinosaurs such as the T-Rex and the Velociraptor.
* Touring the Texas State Capitol historic rooms is another popular thing to do when visiting the city of Austin. The Capitol building is home to the State Senate and the House of Representatives Chambers, where you can see famous portraits of famous Texans leaders such as LBJ.
Festivals & Events
The city of Austin, renowned for hosting many music events, is an exciting and vibrant city which offers a variety of festivals all year-round to suit everyone.
Some of the popular events and festivals include:
* The South by Southwest (SXSW), held in late March, is one of the most popular music events in the city where hundreds of acts perform to a global audience.
* Republic of Texas Biker Rally, held in early June, is the largest bike gathering event in the state of Texas. If you are a bike enthusiast, the Biker Rally is one of the popular fun things to do in Austin, and you can see concerts and bike tricks.
* Austin Film Festival, held in mid-October at the Paramount Theater, is a fun festival to attend as they screen over two hundred movies.
Fun Things to do in Austin: Outdoor Activities
The city of Austin is home to many city parks where you can enjoy some outdoor activities.
* One of the most popular parks in Austin is Town Lake Metropolitan Park, where you can enjoy a variety of activities such as miles of hiking and biking trails and the beauty of the Colorado River.
Town Lake Park is also home to many baseball and football fields, as well as Auditorium Shores, where many concerts and large events are held.
* If you want to enjoy some swimming, Zilker Park which is south of Town Lake, is a home to natural springs.
Also, Zilker Park is home to one of the most popular fun things to do in Austin, the Zephyr miniature train which takes you on a fun ride around the park.
* Another beautiful spot in Austin where you can enjoy the lovely scenery and get marvelous views of downtown Austin is Mount Bonnell.
If you are a nature lover or you are simply looking for somewhere to relax, Mount Bonnell is a great place to be, where you can also enjoy hiking and picnicking.
Fun Things to do in Austin: Shopping
The city of Austin is home to a popular open-air Artists' Market at 23rd Street, where you can purchase gift and souvenirs. The artists’ market offers a wide variety of local hand-made items such as jewelry and leather goods.
Fun Things to do in Austin: Nightlife & Entertainment
If you are visiting Austin for the first time, enjoying the city’s nightlife is one of the popular fun things to do in Austin.
One of the most popular liveliest places to hang out is East Sixth Street district, which is considered the entertainment heart of Austin. Sixth Street is home to many jazz bars, pubs, nightclubs and live music venues.
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