Location: Austin
Top Things to do in Austin
Top 10 Traveler Resources in Austin, Texas (TX)
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. Capitol Complex Visitors Center
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4.5 based on 354 reviews
The state's oldest office building now houses a tourist center, full of brochures to help you get the most out of your trip.
Reviewed By jqg97 - St. Augustine, United States
I really do love visiting the capitol when I visit Austin. The have the most elegant tree at Christmas time and the Tuba concert there was glorious!!
2. Harry Ransom Center
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4.5 based on 237 reviews
A description of some of the items that are contained in the center
Reviewed By austex_gringo - Austin, United States
The Ransom Center always offers a great distraction on days when the weather is not cooperating my children's weekly adventures. There are only a handful of items on permanent display, including a wonderful Frida Kahlo, the first photograph ever taken, and the Gutenberg Bible. In addition there are busts from various artists of various famous writers menu which are exceptional. The real treat The Ransom Center, however, all the rotating displays. They change them out several times a year and there's almost always something of Interest to see. The collection itself is a gold mine of minutiae covering the last 150 years or so of the western experience.
3. Austin Visitor Center
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4.5 based on 232 reviews
Let our friendly volunteers guide your stay in Austin. Stop by our new downtown Visitor Center for information on tours of the city, events, can't-miss destinations . . . even dining suggestions. And while you're there, browse around Austin's official gift shop.
Reviewed By PCYC869 - Oxnard, United States
I almost always visit visitor centers when I travel , I called this place from LA even before I came ! This one is fun to visit, lots of information ‼️ You can learn about tours , just anything one can do in Austin and it’s surrounding area ‼️ It’s rt next door the Hilton, which has a delightful place to eat breakfast if you are meeting your tour group The staff was really helpful , would go there again
4. Lorenzo de Zavala State Archives and Library
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4.5 based on 5 reviews
5. Austin History Center
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4.0 based on 9 reviews
A beautiful neo-classical building houses this library; contains tons of in-depth information on the history of Texas.
6. Austin Convention and Visitors Bureau (ACVB)
7. Austin Convention Center
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4.0 based on 241 reviews
Reviewed By Cheodom - Auburn, United States
Really enjoyed a recent conference here. It is a lovely and easily navigable conference center location, along with a great location in the heart of downtown, easily accessing restaurants and hotels in the area. It was able to make each breakout group feel comfortable in rooms ranging from holding 3000 people to smaller groups of 7 people. Enjoyed the overall environment of the center, but does need improved parking.
8. United Club
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3.5 based on 10 reviews
9. Admirals Club
10. Encore ATX
Encore ATX is Central Texas premier event provider. We specialize in bringing quality nightlife events including comedy shows, concerts, Hip-Hop/R&B nights, Latin nights, adult game nights, poetry shows, and more.
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