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Rock-About Climbing Adventures
Ollie #1 of 176 attractions in Austin
5 of 5 stars 44 reviews
Owner description: Rock Climbing exercises your mind and body. Rock-About classes provide you the experience to climb for the first time or to build on existing skills....... more » Owner description: Rock Climbing exercises your mind and body. Rock-About classes provide you the experience to climb for the first time or to build on existing skills. Whatever your skill level, Rock-About can help you reach your vertical goals. Join us at Enchanted Rock SNA, Reimer's Ranch, Pecos River Gorge, or at the Austin Greenbelt. « less
Attraction type  Other
Distance  5.1 km from city centre
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Town Lake Hike-and-Bike Trail
Ollie #2 of 176 attractions in Austin
5 of 5 stars 118 reviews
Scenic trail through lush green parks and peaceful lakes: a great place to bike, hike and run.
Attraction type  Hiking Trails; Biking Trails; Trails; Jogging Paths/ Tracks
Distance  1.0 km from city centre
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State Capitol
As featured in Day trips from San Antonio
Ollie #3 of 176 attractions in Austin
4.5 of 5 stars 264 reviews
Owner description: If it's in Texas, it must be bigger and better. That is the motto that architects followed with the Capitol Building in Austin. At one time, it was...... more » Owner description: If it's in Texas, it must be bigger and better. That is the motto that architects followed with the Capitol Building in Austin. At one time, it was the tallest capitol building in the nation. Others might be taller now, but this is still a beautiful building that shows off many of the natural resources which are so prevalent in Texas, such as limestone and the landscapes. « less
Attraction type  Government Buildings; Historic Sites; Architectural Buildings
Distance  0.6 km from city centre
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Barton Springs Pool
Ollie #4 of 176 attractions in Austin
4.5 of 5 stars 158 reviews
Owner description: Over the years, people have come to this 1,000 foot long natural limestone pool, fed by several underground springs, for everything from fishing and...... more » Owner description: Over the years, people have come to this 1,000 foot long natural limestone pool, fed by several underground springs, for everything from fishing and swimming to baptisms and beauty pageants. « less
Attraction type  Bodies of Water; History Museums; Hot Springs/ Geysers; Libraries
Distance  1.8 km from city centre
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Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum
Ollie #5 of 176 attractions in Austin
4.5 of 5 stars 211 reviews
Museum that chronicles the history of Texas with three themed exhibits: Land, Identity and Opportunity.
Attraction type  History Museums
Distance  1.4 km from city centre
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Zilker Metropolitan Park
Ollie #6 of 176 attractions in Austin
4.5 of 5 stars 67 reviews
Owner description: Home to Barton Springs, the Zilker Eagle, a large playscape, and four hundred acres of sports fields and woodlands, Zilker Park is a popular weekend...... more » Owner description: Home to Barton Springs, the Zilker Eagle, a large playscape, and four hundred acres of sports fields and woodlands, Zilker Park is a popular weekend destination. « less
Attraction type  Parks; Gardens
Distance  2.1 km from city centre
SoCo District
Ollie #7 of 176 attractions in Austin
4.5 of 5 stars 63 reviews
Trendy Austin area south of Congress Avenue.
Attraction type  Neighbourhoods
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The Driskill
Ollie #8 of 176 attractions in Austin
4.5 of 5 stars 95 reviews
Attraction type  Architectural Buildings; Historic Sites
Distance  0.3 km from city centre
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Zilker Botanical Garden
Ollie #9 of 176 attractions in Austin
4.5 of 5 stars 69 reviews
Botanical Gardens includes 31 acres of land with plants that thrive in arid southwestern conditions.
Attraction type  Gardens
Distance  2.6 km from city centre
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Harry Ransom Center
Ollie #10 of 176 attractions in Austin
5 of 5 stars 7 reviews
A description of some of the items that are contained in the center
Attraction type  Libraries; Art Galleries
Distance  1.8 km from city centre
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Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum
Ollie #11 of 176 attractions in Austin
4.5 of 5 stars 144 reviews
This famous museum explores the life and service of the former president through exhibits and memorabilia.
Attraction type  Libraries; History Museums; Historic Sites; Museums
Distance  2.4 km from city centre
South Congress Avenue
Ollie #12 of 176 attractions in Austin
4.5 of 5 stars 124 reviews
Street lined with lots of great restaurants.
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest
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Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
Ollie #13 of 176 attractions in Austin
4.5 of 5 stars 82 reviews
Owner description: The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center at the University of Texas at Austin is a 279-acre public garden dedicated to increasing the sustainable use...... more » Owner description: The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center at the University of Texas at Austin is a 279-acre public garden dedicated to increasing the sustainable use and conservation of native wildflowers, plants and landscapes. Founded by Mrs. Johnson and Actress Helen Hayes in 1982, the Wildflower Center brings life to her hope to preserve the beauty and regional identify of natural landscapes. The Center features acres of Texas wildflower gardens, award-winning architecture, nature trails, a café and gift shop. « less
Attraction type  Gardens; Nature/ Wildlife Areas
Distance  15.4 km from city centre
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Texas State Cemetery
Ollie #14 of 176 attractions in Austin
4.5 of 5 stars 27 reviews
Some of Texas' most prominent historical figures are buried in this cemetery.
Attraction type  Cemeteries
Distance  1.8 km from city centre
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Austin City Limits Live
As featured in Day trips from San Antonio
Ollie #15 of 176 attractions in Austin
4.5 of 5 stars 34 reviews

Austin City Limits     According to the mythology, Austin City Limits is taped on an Austin hillside above the city. In reality, the show is recorded in a KLRU-TV television... more »

Attraction type  Theatres
Distance  2.3 km from city centre
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Zach Theatre
Ollie #16 of 176 attractions in Austin
5 of 5 stars 7 reviews
Attraction type  Theatres
Distance  1.4 km from city centre
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Viva Day Spa
Ollie #17 of 176 attractions in Austin
4.5 of 5 stars 20 reviews
Attraction type  Spas
Distance  1.2 km from city centre
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Congress Avenue Bridge/Austin Bats
As featured in Day trips from San Antonio
Ollie #18 of 176 attractions in Austin
4 of 5 stars 182 reviews
The Austin bridge is where nearly 1.5 million bats live.
Attraction type  Bridges; Nature/ Wildlife Areas
Distance  0.9 km from city centre
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Town Lake
Ollie #19 of 176 attractions in Austin
4.5 of 5 stars 26 reviews
Visitors can rent canoes or rowboats along this part of Lake Austin that flows five miles through the heart of downtown Austin.
Attraction type  Bodies of Water
Distance  1.2 km from city centre
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Zilker Zephyr Miniature Train
Ollie #20 of 176 attractions in Austin
4.5 of 5 stars 26 reviews

The Zilker Zephyr Mini Train Zilker Zephyr is a great way to see the Ziker Metropolitan Park . The prices are $2.00 for children and $3.00 for adults. Children under one are free... more »

Attraction type  Scenic Railroads
Distance  2.5 km from city centre
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