With a city as diverse as Austin, there’s guaranteed to be something fun for everyone. To make your trip planning a little easier, we’ve handpicked some of Austin’s truly unique destinations. Everything you’ll need to plan your getaway is right here. Click on the links below

Top 10 Things To Do In Austin

BARTON SPRINGS
Three acres in size, the pool is fed from underground springs and water temperatures remain a constant, cool 68 degrees year-round. Located at: 2101 Barton Springs Road (located in Zilker Park) Austin, TX 78704, Phone 512-476-9044.
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BOB BULLOCK TEXAS STATE HISTORY MUSEUM
From rare artifacts to interactive displays, the Bob Bullock Museum creatively tells the story of Texas. Located at: 1800 N. Congress Ave., Austin, TX 78701, Phone 866-369-7108.
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TEXAS STATE CAPITOL
With more than 1 million visitors per year, the Texas State Capitol ranks as one of Austin's most popular attractions. Completed in 1886, the Texas State Capitol is the largest in square footage of all state capitols and surpasses the national Capitol in height by 14 feet. Located at: 1100 Congress Ave. Austin, TX 78701, Phone 512-463-0063.
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WAREHOUSE AND SIXTH STREET ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICTS
Four blocks of Fourth and Fifth Streets comprise the Warehouse District. The buildings have been renovated from warehouses to trendy, distinctive hot spots. Austin's Sixth Street is widely known for its unique blend of dance clubs, live music venues, restaurants and bars.

CONGRESS AVENUE BATS
Only in Austin will you find millions of bats and thousands of humans all hanging out under the same bridge every night. Austin boasts the largest urban colony of Mexican free-tail bats in North America with a population of 1.5 million. The sunset exodus of the bats creates a nightly spectacle from March through October with onlookers watching as the nocturnal creatures emerge from beneath the Congress Avenue Bridge. Located at: First Street & Congress Avenue. For more information, call Bat Conservation International 512-327-9721.
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HIGHLAND LAKE
Austin stands as the gateway to seven Highland Lakes that stairstep 100 miles through the Central Texas Hill Country. Area lakes offer a variety of aquatic adventures, from sailing on Lake Travis to water-skiing on Lake Austin and canoeing along Town Lake.

TOWN LAKE HIKE AND BIKE TRAIL
Ten miles of trails border Town Lake in downtown Austin and serve as a social hub for runners, walkers and cyclists.

SOCO
One of the hippest Austin hangouts is SoCo, a colorful stretch of Congress Avenue lined with funky shops, trendy dining spots, unique accommodations, art galleries and music venues. Located South of the Congress Avenue Bridge.
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HARRY RANSOM CENTER
Home to the Gutenberg Bible and the world's first photograph, the HRC also archives 30 million literary manuscripts, 1 million rare books, 5 million photographs and more than 100,000 works of art. No admission fee required. Phone 512-471-8944.
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THE LYNDON BAINES JOHNSON PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY
The life and legacy of LBJ are on exhibit at the nation's most visited presidential library. No admission fee required. Located at: University of Texas, 2313 Red River Street, Phone 512-916-5137.
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