Location: Austin
Top Things to do in Austin
10 Points of Interest & Landmarks in Austin That You Shouldn't Miss
Every year thousands of hipsters, groupies, and die-hard fans flock to Austin for the annual South by Southwest festival, which has catapulted the Texas city up the must-visit charts for many travelers. The sandstone Capitol building is symbolic of the Lone Star State’s "bigger is better" mentality, featuring a gorgeous whispering gallery rotunda and 22 acres of grounds. Cool off with a dip in Barton Springs, a huge natural limestone pool that’s fed by underground sources.
Restaurants in Austin
1. Elvis
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
2. Skyspace at University of Texas at Austin
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5.0 based on 6 reviews
3. The Texas Federation of Women's Clubs
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
Since opening its doors in 1931, the TFWC Mansion has been a favorite central Austin wedding venue. The historic building is majestic and elegant; perfect for charming your guests and making your event a success. In addition to wedding ceremonies and receptions, the Mansion has hosted banquets, charity balls, concerts, and dances. It was designed for celebrations, and you can feel it the moment you step inside. The Mansion is a Texas Historic Landmark, an Austin Historic Landmark and is listed with the National Register of Historic places. It was designed by noted Dallas architect Henry Coke Knight to be the state headquarters for the Texas Federation of Women's Clubs and is considered to be one of the best examples of Georgian Revival architecture in Texas. It was completed in 1931 with assistance from noted philanthropist, Clara Driscoll, whose Austin residence was Laguna Gloria, current home of the Austin Museum of Art.
4. Austin Central Library, Austin Public Library
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5.0 based on 93 reviews
Reviewed By Itinerant_Foodies - Greensboro, United States
We walked through the library with some locals and were really impressed. The interior has unique architecture, the outside areas offer very nice views of the downtown area and even the inside areas offer nice views as well. We’d suggest walking all of the way up and down and outside to explore all floors. It’s a very inviting space that would be hard to leave with a good book or if we were staying to study. The meeting rooms are a nice bonus and the technology petting zoo is interesting for all visitors. There seem to be quite a few events going on. Kudos to the person who thought to advertise a CD from a local group and also point out where they can be seen/heard live in town.
5. Casa Neverlandia
6. Austin Pets Alive! Thrift
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
When you shop at Austin Pets Alive! Thrift 100% of the net proceeds fund our canine and feline life-saving programs. Austin Pets Alive! started in 2008 and has saved over 60,000 lives to date. With the proceeds of your amazing thrift finds, we're working hard to provide deserving dogs and cats with a second chance at finding their forever homes.
7. Moonlight Towers
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4.5 based on 6 reviews
These seventeen iron towers are part of Austin's first street lighting system and were built in 1895.
8. South Congress Avenue
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4.5 based on 1,482 reviews
Street lined with lots of great restaurants.
Reviewed By Laur6767
I experienced south congress during both the day and night, and thoroughly enjoyed both times. During the day, we walked the streets and had fun shopping, eating, and soaking in the sights. The street has a pretty view of downtown Austin, lots of fun street performers and musicians, and stores, but feels very safe and clean. The restaurants and shops nearby ranged from very cheap to very high-end, so there's something for everyone. At night, we went back to check out the Continental Club. It was such a fun, unique experience and we even met some very friendly locals inside. One told us that South Congress is the moreso "weird" Austin (aka - in her purview - the one worth seeing!) and we had loads of fun getting her two-cents on the city. Both day and night felt safe and fun, and I would highly recommend to get a sense of the atmosphere of Austin.
9. Congress Avenue
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4.5 based on 347 reviews
Reviewed By SiSand
This is a very nice part of Congress Street, nice shops, a wonderful hat shop, Coopers Texas BBQ is on this street, other nice bars and restaurants.
10. I Love You So Much Mural
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4.5 based on 313 reviews
Reviewed By TKeller73 - Palm Bay, United States
This place was easy to find and fun to jump out and take a selfie with a loved one. I would say it would be a cute quick stop to make memories with loved ones.
