Things to do in Austin

Top activities in Austin

Recommended by 94% of Travelers

Live Music Crawl

By Austin Detours

Throughout the course of the Live Music Crawl, you’ll hear about Austin's live music history, get the latest scoop on the current music scene and see iconic

Recommended by 60% of Travelers

Downtown Helicopter Tour

By Austin Helicopters

Soar above the eclectic streets of Austin on this high-flying adventure that takes you past deep blue lakes, over winding rivers, and above famous city sights

Circuit of the Americas Helicopter Tour

By Austin Helicopters

Hover over long straightaways and hairpin turns to scope out the challenging racetrack at the Circuit of the Americas, just outside Austin's bustling

Sports Lovers Helicopter Tour

By Austin Helicopters

Take to the skies above Austin and get bird's-eye views of the city's beloved stadiums and renowned racetracks on this high-flying helicopter adventure

Lake Travis & Hill Country Helicopter Tour

By Austin Helicopters

Cruise over rugged hills and limestone cliffs, enjoy views of winding lakes that sparkle in the sun, and catch glimpses of Austin's stunning skyline from the

Ultimate City Highlights Helicopter Tour

By Austin Helicopters

Soar through the skies above Austin to check out the city's pristine waterways, eclectic neighborhoods, and beloved sports venues. From your window seat in a

Recommended by 70% of Travelers

Float the River

By Austin Tour Company

Float along the Colorado River through Austin as you soak up the sun and enjoy tasty beverages. Escape the heat and make your way down the waterway on a

Austin's North Loop Brew & Bike Tour

By Bike and Brew ATX

Discover the wonderland of craft breweries in Austin's North Loop neighborhood on this delicious bicycle tour. Aboard a custom bike, ride with an enthusiastic

Craft Beer Bicycle Tour

By Austin Bike Tours and Rentals

Experience the excitement of Austin's brewing scene on a guided bike tour covering a few of the city's favorite watering holes. Learn about the history of

Private Texas Hill Country Wine Tasting Tour with Lunch

By Access ATX

Head out of the city for a day spent among the sprawling vineyards of Texas Hill Country, the second-largest viticultural area in the United States. Let your

San Marcos River Adventure Tour

By Austin Paddle Shack

Dip your paddle in the spring-fed waters of the San Marcos River as you explore its delicate ecosystems and forest-lined banks by kayak. Look for rare

Austin Craft Beer Tours

By ATXcursions

Breweries we visit: Friday: East Austin Live Oak Brewing Co. - Austin's oldest brewery with classic European styles Hops and Grain Brewing - Sustainable

Recommended by 94% of Travelers

Austin Haunted Pub Tour

By Nightly Spirits

Experience spooky stories and unexplained events as you visit some of the most historic and haunted spots in the city—and steady your nerves with a few

Recommended by 96% of Travelers

Sunset Bat Tour

By Congress Avenue Kayaks

Our Sunset Guided Bat Tour takes you on an easy but adventurous paddle on the Colorado River as the sun sets and the Bats fly out. Guests will have the best

Recommended by 100% of Travelers

Downtown to Barton Springs Guided Kayak Tour

By Congress Avenue Kayaks

We have a fun 2-hour tour that leads guests on a kayaking adventure on Lady Bird Lake with amazing downtown views! The tour also paddles into Barton Creek and

Austin Bats & City Tour on Electric Minibikes

By YOURBIKERGANGCOM

Austin has the largest urban bat colony in the world and you can see it in the raddest possible way! Tour the city and see the bats fly on our fat-tire

Recommended by 100% of Travelers

Austin Food Truck & City Tour on Electric Minibikes

By YOURBIKERGANGCOM

Austin is home to some of the best food trucks in the world! Have a blast seeing the sights on our electric minibikes with a stop for a bite to eat at some of

Recommended by 100% of Travelers

True REST Float Spa in Austin

By True REST

Relieve tension and achieve total wellness through float therapy, a total body immersion that allows your mind and body to relax in tandem, achieving a

Gold Rush Escape Room

By The Escape Game Houston

Located at 405 Red River Street in downtown Austin, please check in 15 minutes prior to your game start time. Our Gold Rush Escape Room is an exciting,

Prison Break Escape Room

By The Escape Game Houston

Located at 405 Red River Street in downtown Austin, please check in 15 minutes prior to your game start time. Our Prison Break Escape Room is an exciting,

The Heist Escape Room

By The Escape Game Houston

Located at 405 Red River Street in downtown Austin, please check in 15 minutes prior to your game start time. The Heist Escape Room is an exciting, immersive

Playground Escape Room

By The Escape Game Houston

Located at 405 Red River Street in downtown Austin, please check in 15 minutes prior to your game start time. Our Playground Escape Room is an exciting,

Classified Escape Room

By The Escape Game Houston

Located at 405 Red River Street in downtown Austin, please check in 15 minutes prior to your game start time. In the Classified Escape Room, you and your team

Austin Live Music Experience

By Twisted Texas Tour

You want to hear the best live music in Austin. But with so many venues, so little time, and countless truly bad cover bands playing for pennies on Sixth

Recommended by 98% of Travelers

Historic Downtown Austin Segway Tour

By Segway Nation

Sweep through the city in serious style—atop a nimble Segway. Get a glimpse of Austin’s historic past, rocking present, and bright future as you make your

Recommended by 94% of Travelers

Austin Sightseeing Tour Segway Tour

By Segway Nation

Step onto a modern Segway and roll into the heart of Austin to spend a day exploring the city’s can’t-miss attractions. Let your experienced local guide

Recommended by 100% of Travelers

Bat Bridge Segway Tour

By Segway Nation

Ride into an evening of spooky sightseeing as you cruise the old streets of Austin after the sun goes down. From a Segway, hear chilling stories about the

Recommended by 76% of Travelers

Urban Adventure Quest - Austin

By Urban Adventure Quest

Embark on an interactive tour of Austin and discover the city while following hints and completing unique challenges. See landmarks and historical locations

Austin City Highlights Tour

By Austin Detours

Embark on an adventure to some of Austin’s major landmarks, quaint neighborhoods, and hidden gems that only the locals can show you. Ride through town in a

Recommended by 80% of Travelers

Austin Aquarium

By Austin Aquarium

Dive into a day of interactive adventure at Austin Aquarium. Feed a shark and feel the smooth skin of a ray. Marvel at the brilliant colors of tropical fish

Recommended by 76% of Travelers

Indoor Skydiving Experience

By iFLY Franchising

Experience all the plummeting, free fall, and soaring sensations of skydiving without ever getting on a plane. This indoor skydiving experience puts you in a

Recommended by 88% of Travelers

Texas Hill Country & LBJ Ranch Tour from Austin

By Gray Line – San Antonio

Cruise through the rolling, tree-flecked landscapes of Texas Hill Country to check out the former home of a US President, and explore colorful towns made

Recommended by 100% of Travelers

Private Limousine Tour of Texas Hill Country Wineries

By M&M Austin Limousine LLC

Create your own customized route on this private limousine tour of wineries in the Austin area. Ride in style as you depart the capital of Texas and explore

Luxury Austin Party Bus Limo

By Red Star Party Bus

Take a luxurious party bus around Austin, the perfect rental for a corporate outing, special event, or simply transportation to delicious barbecue joints.

Recommended by 90% of Travelers

Evening Bat-Watching Kayak Tour to Congress Avenue Bridge

By Live Love Paddle

Embark on a kayak tour along the mighty Colorado River and marvel at the Congress Avenue Bridge, which is home to the world's largest urban colony of bats. A

Recommended by 96% of Travelers

Urban Kayaking Tour

By Live Love Paddle

Explore the waters of Lady Bird Lake on this urban kayaking tour in the heart of Austin. Cruise under the spans of the Congress Avenue Bridge, learn about the

Recommended by 100% of Travelers

Kayak Rental at Lady Bird Lake

By Live Love Paddle

Paddle through the waters of Lady Bird Lake, scoping out views of downtown Austin's skyline, visiting quiet islands, and cruising past parks that line this

Recommended by 64% of Travelers

Pedicab Brewery Tour of East Austin

By Metrocycle Pedicabs

If you like beer, this tour of Austin's newest microbreweries is the perfect introduction to the tastes of Texas' capital city. Get to know the impressive and

Recommended by 92% of Travelers

Historic Downtown Pedicab Tour

By Metrocycle Pedicabs

Get ready for a unique, pedal-powered tour of historic Downtown that shows you the city's best landmarks on an eco-friendly ride. With your own personal

Private City Tour with Barbecue & Drink Tastings

By Access ATX

Soak up the Lone Star State vibe in the eclectic capital of Texas, driving down funky neighborhood streets, learning about the city's world-class music scene,

Private Texas BBQ Trail Tour

By Access ATX

See how the city of Lockhart got its reputation as the barbecue capital of the world on this one-of-a-kind tour to discover the great tastes of Central Texas.

Recommended by 80% of Travelers

Hill Country Barbecue & Wine Shuttle

By Austin Detours

Cruise into the wide-open beauty of Texas Hill Country to sample fine wines and tuck into scrumptious barbecue on this convenient tour out of Austin. Team up

Recommended by 100% of Travelers

Great Room Escape

By Great Room Escape

Watch the door close and the lock turn as you get trapped in a room with only your wits to rely on. On this brain-tickling excursion, gather friends to help

Recommended by 100% of Travelers

Austin's Gem Bike Tour

By Bike and Brew ATX

Ride, sight see, and taste your way through Austin on this active tour that combines beer and bikes. Accompanied by a local guide, hop aboard a bicycle and go

Recommended by 100% of Travelers

Private Barbecue & Brewery Tour

By Access ATX

Soak up the savory tastes of Texas on this private tour that takes you to 3 of the most popular spots in Austin. Dig into a juicy plate of brisket, pork ribs,

Recommended by 100% of Travelers

Morning Kayak Tour on Lady Bird Lake

By Austin Paddle Shack

Meet up on the shores of Lady Bird Lake to kick off your day with a peaceful kayaking experience. Paddle along the serene swath of Lady Bird Lake, whose calm

City Skyline Kayak Tour

By Austin Paddle Shack

Uncover waterfront views of Austin's skyline as you take to Lady Bird Lake in a tandem kayak. Paddle between views of the Frost Bank Tower and the W Hotel,

Meditation & Gentle Yoga Paddle Board Tour

By Austin Paddle Shack

Take to the waters of Lady Bird Lake to unleash your inner yogi on a stand-up paddleboard. Designed for beginner paddlers, this introductory class is ideal

Intro Stand-up Paddleboard Session with Lesson

By Austin Paddle Shack

Test your balance with a fun-filled stand-up paddleboard lesson on the calm waters of Lady Bird Lake. Created by the Longhorn Dam and the Colorado River, this

Recommended by 94% of Travelers

Congress Bridge Bats Guided Evening Kayak Tour

By Austin Paddle Shack

When the sun goes down in Austin, the city's plentiful nocturnal residents take flight—namely, the Mexican free-tailed bats that live in the world's largest

Recommended by 100% of Travelers

Austin Zip Line Tour!

By Zip Lost Pines

At Zip Lost Pines we are a collective group of dreamers, believers, artists, and large scale creative enthusiasts that have set out to build a fun, dynamic,

2 Hour eBike Rental in Beautiful Salado

By LoneStar eBikes

Have a blast using an eBike to explore the hidden features of Salado. Find Hidden Artwork, shops, studios, restaurants and B&B's. An eBikle has an

The Ultimated Challenge - at Lavaca Street

By Austin Cluetivity

Are you ready for the ultimate challenge, Bring your friends, family, or business colleagues for a two-hour augmented reality scavenger hunt. You will have

Rainey Street Bar Hop - GPS Scavenger Hunt (Augmented Realit

By Austin Cluetivity

Come enjoy a scavenger hunt game that is also an Austin tour. Our Congress Avenue digital experience is a GPS walking tour in downtown Austin that is

Recommended by 100% of Travelers

Austin Haunted History Adventuree - GPS Scavenger Hunt

By Austin Cluetivity

At the historic Driskill Hotel, there is a portrait of a little girl holding some flowers on the third floor that causes a bit of a buzz — literally as well

Historic Salado Tour

By LoneStar eBikes

The Salado History Tours are a Must for every history buff! Salado history dates back centuries due to the clear springs for drinking water. Salado as an

Off-Road Adventure to Dana Peak Trails

By LoneStar eBikes

Dana Peak has over 20 miles of Intermediate Trails and is rated in the top 20 in Texas. You can do an out and back to the beach, or make a nice 6 to 10 mile

Salado Food/Beer/Wine Tour by eBike

By LoneStar eBikes

The Beer/Wine/Food Tour is a gourmand’s delight! We will visit the craft breweries, winery as well as local restaurants, food trucks and hideouts. We will

Art Tour of Salado

By LoneStar eBikes

Salado is truly a place where creativity thrives! The Art Tour will visit the many places of sculpture from local artists as well as the studios of the artist

24 Hour Bike Rental

By LoneStar eBikes

Use an eBike to explore Salado for an entire day! Includes eBike, charger, helmet, lock,

Recommended by 100% of Travelers

Austin at Night Tour

By Austin Detours

See what Austin's nightlife is all about during an evening of good food, great music, and even better company, with the services of an expert guide. Live

Recommended by 100% of Travelers

River Tubing

By ATXcursions

What to Expect:We meet at the Austin Visitor Center, 602 E. 4th Street. Bring your own beer/drinks/snacks - we provide the coolers and ice. Then we drive you

Recommended by 98% of Travelers

Tour Austin on Electric Minibikes

By YOURBIKERGANGCOM

You can be a part of an electric minibike biker gang! Our fat-tire minibikes are fun and super easy to ride. See the sights and have a blast! We believe that

Recommended by 94% of Travelers

The Brunch Bus

By Twisted Texas Tour

Brunch. The one thing that can drag every sleepy (and possibly hungover) soul out of bed. Brunch is the best thing about the weekend, so it is our absolute

Recommended by 100% of Travelers

The Brew Bus: Austin Live Music & Brewery Tour

By Twisted Texas Tour

In Austin, we love drinking beer. We also love listening to live music. The obvious solution: Let’s drink beer and listen to live music! Round up your crew

Recommended by 94% of Travelers

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Things to do in Austin

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Lady Bird Lake

Texas State Capitol

AMOA-Arthouse

Lady Bird Lake

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Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum

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Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum

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Paramount Theater

Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center

Zilker Botanical Garden

Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center

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McKinney Falls State Park

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McKinney Falls State Park

Zilker Botanical Garden

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Georgetown

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Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trail

Sixth Street

LBJ Presidential Library

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Round Rock

Buda

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LBJ Presidential Library

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Texas Memorial Museum

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