53 TOP THINGS TO DO IN AUSTIN, TEXAS

Welcome to Austin, the live music capital of the world!

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As a fellow Austin resident of 10 years and the resident Austin food blogger of 8 years, I finally got around to writing this highly requested guide to things to do in Austin.

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This Austin city guide is sorted by outdoor activities, restaurants, nightlife, and where to shop in Austin Texas.

There are two lakes on Austin that you can go boating on – Lake Travis and Lake Austin.

SUP ON LADY BIRD LAKE

If you’re new to Austin, or just looking for a new way to experience our city, you must try paddle boarding on Lady Bird Lake that is connected to the Colorado River. Learn more

WATCH THE BATS FLY OUT FROM THE CONGRESS BRIDGE

Over 1.5 million Mexican free-tailed bats fly out from the Congress Avenue Bridge almost every night. Austin has the largest urban bat colony! Learn more

SWIM AT HAMILTON POOL

This natural swimming pool was created when the dome of an underground river collapsed due to massive erosion thousands of years ago. Learn more

TOUR THE TEXAS STATE CAPITOL

Did you know the Texas State Capitol building is almost 15 feet taller than the U.S. Capitol? Free guided tours are Monday through Sunday. Learn more

SHOP ON SOUTH CONGRESS

I always recommend spending the afternoon on South Congress for any visitors that come to Austin. Learn more