Among the most cosmopolitan and visited cities that Texas has, Austin stands out thanks to its beauty, history, and culture, but above all for its wide tourist and recreation offer, ideal for all types of travelers.
At the national level, it is considered one of the best cities in the country to live and to vacation according to publications such as US News and World Report; a year this city receives just over 30 million tourists, both national and international, according to data from Visit Austin.
Known as the Live Music Capital of the World, Austin boasts exciting nightlife on Sixth Street with restaurants, bars and clubs where live music is the star.
Also here are other high-end attractions like Zilker Metropolitan Park, Barton Springs Pool, the Bullock Texas State History Museum, and the Blanton Museum of Art.
If you plan to for Sober Fun in Austin, you cannot miss the following points of interest, you will surely love them.
State capitol
Located in the heart of Austin, the capitol houses the State Governor’s office and the Houses of the Texas Legislature.
It is considered and protected as a National Historic Landmark, with impressive dimensions ranging from 308 feet high, a fact that places it as the sixth tallest state capitol in the United States, even taller than Washington DC.
The place can be explored with guided tours both inside and outside. Outside is a famous tree-lined path called the Great Walk, as well as the Texas Black History Monument, the Vietnam War Memorial, and a miniature Statue of Liberty.
Zilker Park
It is a 351-acre recreation area, with lawns ideal for a mid-day picnic and outdoor activity facilities for the whole family, such as volleyball courts, a golf course and riverside trails. .
For the little ones there is the Zilker Playscape, a playground with playgrounds and a miniature train that runs along the water’s edge.
Other points of interest include the Barton Springs Pool, the Zilker Hillside Theatre, the Austin Nature and Science Center, and the Zilker Botanical Gardens.
Lady Bird Lake
Lady Bird Like, named for President Lyndon Johnson’s wife, is a section of the Colorado River, lined with hotels and residential complexes, with much of its waterfront open to the public, whether for pedestrians or bicyclists.
McKinney Falls State Park
It’s a 641-acre park with more than 80 campsites, including RV developments and hiking and biking trails. Its attractive offer makes this park a must-see in Austin and in general in Texas because it offers some of the most picturesque and beautiful landscapes in the state, as well as one of the most relaxed atmospheres.
Its most famous and visited trail and path is the Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trail, which connects many city parks and tourist sites such as Zilker Metropolitan Park, Eilers Neighborhood Park, the statue of Stive Ray Vaugahn, the bridge of Congress Avenue and the Barton Springs Pool.
Mount Bonnell
It houses the best hiking trails in Austin, which is why it is one of the most popular attractions among visitors. Its highest point offers impressive views of the city center, as well as its natural areas such as the Colorado River.
To enjoy the scenery, the mount has a viewing platform at the top of its stepped path, where you can have picnics and bring your pets for a walk.
SoCo District
Located 5 miles south of Austin, the area defines the culture of the city. Its visitors can enjoy the retro boutiques, restaurants with local and national cuisine, outdoor patios, and bars with live music, especially country music.
Sixth St
This place gives Austin the nickname of the Live Music Capital of the World and it is here where the emerging artists of the city lie, who over the years have elevated the music scene of the state in general. It offers unparalleled attractions with its shops, restaurants, bars, and music venues.
