The AAA Round Rock Express roll through this stadium. For an extra fee, the little ones can bounce on bungee trampolines in the outfield stands. Go on $1 hotdog night. You’re welcome.
One-of-a-kind folk art and crafts from far-flung places such as South America, Mexico, Europe and Asia. Perfect stop for a unique gift.
Get lost in a costume wonderland. In business since 1984, Lucy’s holds a huge inventory of every kind of costume imaginable for purchase or to rent.
Famliy-owned and operated general store featuring items for the home such as furniture, kitchen supplies, home accents and gifts, as well as, items for Fido and Fluffy.
Imagine a cross between a convention center and a museum lobby, and you can start to picture the magnitude of the University of Texas' new Student Activity Center. Eat, study, snooze or meet here. Leer más.
This statue was donated by Major George W. Littlefield to memorialize students and alumni who died fighting in World War I. However, it’s also a favorite for school pranks. Think bubbles.
President Lyndon B. Johnson spent a lot of time on his beloved ranch. During his administration, it became known as the Texas White House, and it opened to the public in August 2008. Leer más.
No pets, no glass, no credit cards, but it sure is here, and Opie's barbecue is close distance. The pools are open 9 a.m. to sunset. $5 for 12 and older; $4 for ages 4-11; free for anyone under 4.
You can tour the 100-year-old brewery that makes the popular Shiner brand of beer in the small town of Shiner (population 2070). Tourists also get samples of various Shiner brews.
Camp Mabry's little-known museum features dozens of tanks, military vehicles, weapons and much more that highlight Texas' involvement in military engagements. Admission to the museum is free.
Brace yourself: The water in Austin's iconic swimming hole is a constant 68 degrees, and that's eye-poppingly cold, especially when you're jumping in on a 100-degree day.
"Driving across the Congress Avenue Bridge, you'd never know the world's largest urban bat colony (1.5 million at summer peak) lives under it ... unless you show up at sundown to see them."
This upscale boutique hotel has the perfect location and an even better Austin vibe. The hotel is inspired and themed on the ’60s and ’70s art and music scene.
This hotel owned and operated by the University of Texas has high-quality conference space, upscale rooms and, of course, excellent access to the UT campus.
Austin’s convention hotel is among the finest that Hilton has to offer. It buzzes during the South by Southwest Festival and for dozens of other conventions and festivals year-round.
Nice little par-3 course with enough challenges and teaching moments. Very well maintained.
This short, but challenging course is owned by the City of Leander.
Another mainstay since 1970, Whole Earth has existed for the adventurer and those who are just curious. An outfitter of hiking gear, outdoor living, camping equipment, travel books and more.
An Austin trip isn't complete without visiting an Alamo Drafthouse. Mondo Tees at the S. Lamar Boulevard location is where classic and campy movies are immortalized on tees and award-winning posters.
Mosey on over to Allens Boots on South Congress Avenue and try on true Texan clothing. Tons of Western wear, Stetsons and thousands of boots in every style and color.
A true community-supported grocery selling organic and natural foods, Wheatsville’s mission is to bring its customers what they want.
An independent toy store since 1987, this uniquely Austin must-see is guaranteed to put a smile on your face. Doodads, whatchamacallits and doohickies cover every inch of this toy paradise.
Home to historical archives, books, photos and art. They include the Gutenberg Bible, the first photo, manuscript collections from James Joyce, Ernest Hemingway, T.S. Eliot, D.H. Lawrence and more.
The Texas Union was the original student union on campus, but meetings are still held here regularly or you can grab a bite to eat.
It’s a symbol of the University of Texas campus and is lit orange on special occasions like commencement or an athletic victory. It has quite a history. In 1966, a sniper killed or wounded 48 people.
The 250-acre marine theme park is home to Shamu, beluga whales and sea lions, more than 25 rides, shows and attractions. It's open from March to November.
This 200-acre amusement park includes dozens of rides and large water park. March-November.
On a hot summer day, few things cool Texans off better than a 2-hour tube ride down the cool, spring-fed Comal River. Open from March to October.
A Texas institution. Jerry Jeff Walker, Willie Nelson, George Strait, Lyle Lovett and many other greats of country music have played here as Texans two-stepped the night away. Leer más.
The largest state capitol building in the United States, the Texas Capitol was constructed from 1882-1888. It is built of limestone and pink granite. The granite came from nearby Marble Falls.
