Take a free tour: the red granite dome, topped by the Goddess of Liberty, is 6 feet taller than the U.S. Capitol. The best photo opportunities are sunrise and sunset.
Before: An unfinished building. After: A three-story open air art gallery, featuring the best local muralists and street artists. Wear good climbing shoes and trek to the top for great city views.
As seen in the Austin-based classic Dazed and Confused: Moonlight Towers were used in the old days to illuminate city streets and scare away late-night muggers.
Austin’s oldest standing frame structure was built in 1841 to represent France in the new Republic of Texas. Now it’s a museum and concert venue selling "J'Adore Texas" t-shirts.
Built in 1915, this classic theater has hosted performers from Houdini to Foo Fighters. Don’t let a long movie line scare you away: the Paramount holds 1,200 people.
The oddball collection includes a Fiji mermaid, the Minnesota Iceman, and shrunken heads. Take the $4 tour and learn your future from the resident fortune teller.
Sample Texas' vibrant Mexican culture. Mexic-Arte features both contemporary and historical art, with a focus on local artists.
The cottage home of the famed “Gift of the Magi” writer displays many of the writer's belongings, including an unpublished short story.
A big dance floor and a brass band. Old-school cowboys and young hipsters. Get ready to two-step. Austin favorite Bomb Tacos has a trailer on the back patio.
Before you hit your next shot on the road again, tip your cap to the red-headed stranger. Willie is immortalized in this 8-foot bronze statue. You’re also steps away from Austin City Limits.
Founded in 1911, the Symphony is Austin’s oldest performing arts group. The Halloween Children’s Concert and Christmas Sing-Along are local family faves.
