Area Attractions
Austin & The Texas Hill Country
Austin and the Texas Hill Country boast a wide variety of things to do, see, and experience. From the raw natural beauty of seasonal wildflowers and Hill Country sunsets to outdoor activities, festivals, wineries, historic destinations, restaurants, and Austin’s night life, there is no shortage of things to keep people of all ages entertained.
Things To Do In The Hill Country
Johnson City Science Mill: Hands on, minds on fun for all ages. Great place to take the kids.
Lyndon B. Johnson National Historic Park: Our nation’s 36th president grew up just an our away from Oatmeal in Johnson City. The National Historic Park includes LBJ’s boyhood home, ranch, and the Western Whitehouse.
Pedernales Falls State Park in Johnson City is a great place to hike, bike, and explore.
Texas Hill Country Exotic Resort Zoo is a fantastic place to take the family. You can take a guided tour or a self guided safari. With more than 700 animals and 45+ species there are lots of interesting things to see!
Things To Do In Austin
The Texas State Capitol is a great place to visit and learn more about the great state of Texas! Visit on your own or book a guided tour.
LBJ Presidential Library & Museum will be appreciated by history buffs of all political persuasions. Included among the many exhibits are LBJ’s presidential limousine and a replica of the Oval Office.
The Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum is located near the Capitol and offers a fantastic array of permanent and temporary exhibits that help tell the story of Texas from ancient to modern times.
Take a sightseeing or Dinner Cruise on Ladybird Lake.
Every evening March through September the South Congress Bridge Bats (nearly 500,000 of them) take flight from their home beneath the bridge for a dinner cruise of their own. They can eat more than 20,000lb of insects each evening. Take that, Texas sized mosquitoes!
For the adventurous souls who have no fear of heights, the Lake Travis Zip Line is a popular attraction.
Inner Space Cavern in Georgetown is an ancient cave system that has “beautiful formations, large rooms, prehistoric animal bones, and a truly unique discovery story.”
A respite from the summer heat favored by locals, Barton Springs Pool is a three acre spring fed pool open to the public daily except Thursdays when it is closed for cleaning.
Hamilton Pool Preserve is another local favorite. “Hamilton Pool Preserve was designated a nature preserve by the Travis County Commissioner's Court in 1990. Located 3/4 mile upstream from its confluence with the Pedernales River, Hamilton Creek spills out over limestone outcroppings to create a 50-foot waterfall as it plunges into the head of a steep box canyon. The waterfall never completely dries up, but in dry times it does slow to a trickle. However, the pool's water level stays pretty constant, even during periods of drought.”
Zilker Botanical Garden is sometimes called the “jewel in the heart of Austin.” The park features “heritage live oaks set into a hillside, and offers a lush, shady respite from everyday urban life with panoramic views to downtown and beyond. Theme gardens include the Taniguchi Japanese Garden, The Riparian Streambed, The Hartman Prehistoric Garden, and The Mabel Davis Rose Garden.” This is definitely worth checking out if you’re spending a day in Austin!