For shopping and dining downtown, try 2nd Street. Get a new outfit at Estilo or Minx or buy your dog a sweater at Lofty Dog. Eat at Taverna, Crú Wine Bar or La Condesa. Park at City Hall.
The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, operated by the University of Texas, showcases the beauty of Texas' Hill Country, as well as South and West Texas, in 16 gardens.
South Congress Avenue - SoCo - embodies Austin's spirit. Browse homegrown shops like Creatures, Allens Boots and Mi Casa. Check out art at Yard Dog. Grab a marg at Güero's Taco Bar or coffee at Jo's.
Beautiful greens, challenging holes in a new subdivision in the Hutto.
The Longhorns basketball teams (men and women) hoop it up in the Erwin Center, which is also the home to many concerts, Disney on Ice-type shows, the circus and more.
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.
A true bed-and-breakfast in Austin’s cozy Hyde Park neighborhood. The home was built in 1911, and a lot of original touches remain.
The Austin Motel’s iconic sign hanging on South Congress has appeared on just about every other postcard ever made here. The hotel is as unique as Austin.
If you want an ultra-modern boutique hotel, look no further. This cleanly designed spot in the heart of SoCo is visually striking.
Get the full “Austin” experience by staying just off SoCo in the historic Travis Heights neighborhood. This cozy little getaway has a pool in the backyard, which is important in the hot summer days.
An East Austin gem with rolling hills, nice greens and a chance for a decent score on a good day.
A nine-hold course once owned by the Red-Headed Stranger, it still embodies Willie’s laid-back spirit. This puts the “country” in country club.
An open, wind-swept, almost link-style course that meanders around a Pflugerville subdivision. Length can be at a premium, especially when the wind is blowing.
Nice course that winds through a newer Round Rock neighborhood, with just enough challenges to keep a golfer happy.
Texas Stars (minor league hockey) and Austin Toros (minor league basketball) skate and dunk, respectively, in this state-of-the-art arena in Cedar Park.
In Texas, rodeo is a sport. And you can yell “Yee-haw!” at the Expo Center during March’s Star of Texas Rodeo.
A high-end women’s boutique homegrown in Austin since 1977, By George is consistently named one of the 10 best boutiques by national publications.
A high-end women’s boutique homegrown in Austin since 1977, By George is consistently named one of the 10 best boutiques by national publications.
Tucked on a street around the corner from South Congress Avenue, this unique shop offers vintage finds at reasonable prices. High-end consignment sister store, Moss, is on Lamar Boulevard.
More than 110,000 fans can pack these stands for a Longhorns football game. Get your burnt orange on and snap a pic of Bevo.
