Location: Austin
Top Things to do in Austin
Top 5 Gardens 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. Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,071 reviews
The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center in Austin, Texas, is dedicated to inspiring the conservation of native plants. Located a quick but quiet ten miles from downtown, we are a botanical garden open to the public year-round and have become a favored venue for everything from conservation-focused conventions to beautiful weddings. We carry out our mission to inspire the conservation and application of native plants through our gardens, campus, research, education and outreach programs. In doing so, we improve water quality, provide habitat for wildlife and enhance human health and happiness. Visit, learn and make a better world with us. The Wildflower Center was founded by Lady Bird Johnson and Helen Hayes in 1982 and became a part of The University of Texas at Austin in 2006.
Reviewed By Susan05821 - Barnet, United States
As with most places in TX the signage for finding this place was abominable. Not all of us have GPS. We happened upon the visitor's entrance and parking quite by chance after following a veritable rabbit warren of roads. Would have been lost had we not found a volunteer just arriving for her shift who showed us the way in around construction debris. Once inside, however, we found a lovely courtyard, beautiful buildings, and an expanse of trails that enabled us to wander through meadows, woods, and somewhat formal gardens filled with native plants and trees that were relatively well-marked and curated with signs for those who like to know what they are looking at. The volunteers were very friendly and graciously answered all of our questions. The gift shop and cafe were surprising gems. We also enjoyed meeting the resident owl. Well worth the trip!
2. Zilker Metropolitan Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 927 reviews
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.
Reviewed By U909KEchrist - Northampton, United Kingdom
We had a very relaxing walk alongside the river, watching the people on their paddle boards and the turtles sunbathing.
3. Zilker Botanical Garden
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 760 reviews
Botanical Gardens includes 31 acres of land with plants that thrive in arid southwestern conditions.
Reviewed By Tcritz6774 - Madison, United States
A tranquil oasis where paths and footbridges meander among streams, ponds, a preserved pioneer village, Japanese garden, tropical plants, butterfly gardens, rose gardens and cacti. This area provides a natural habitat for turtles, butterflies, bees and other insects. We lived the experience and a great value for minimal entrance fee.
4. Mayfield Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 229 reviews
Reviewed By Shreyansh182 - Houston, United States
Don’t think it’s on a tourists list, but the quiet serene park is filled with beautiful plants and lots of peacocks. Ponds with koi fish as well. We all in Texas can’t get to Shinjuku national park in Tokyo on a daily basis so this is an approachable destination in its leiu, and free :)
5. Moon Valley Nursries
Overall Ratings
3.0 based on 3 reviews
