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Discover the best things to do in Austin, including top events, attractions, free entertainment and more
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The best things to do in Austin
From an entire street buzzing with gig venues to world-famous festivals, experience the self-procleaimed (and trademarked!) Live Music Capital of the World like a local
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Can't-miss Austin attractions
Visit Castle Hill, a former condo project turned three-story paint park open to the public
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The 25 top free things to do in Austin
Watch largest urban bat population swarm out from under a famous local bridge
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14 great things to do in Austin with kids
The Austin Zoo and the local mini-golf center make Austin an ideal family destination
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Best under-the-radar Austin experiences
Pair dramatic wrestling with improv comedy at this local theatrical wrestling league
Things to do outdoors in Austin
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15 best outdoor activities in Austin
From alfresco concerts and movies to nature walks and boat tours
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Super-fun water parks near Austin
There are 70 acres of water wonderland with tube chutes and lazy rivers waiting for you
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Great hiking trails in Austin
The city is blessed with miles and miles of urban trails that take you over the river and through the woods
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Amazing parks and gardens in Austin
With rolling hills, several lakes, the Greenbelt and plenty of designated space for public parks
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Petting zoos and animal farms to discover in Austin
The Austin Aquarium brings a slice of deep-sea life to North Austin across 35 different exhibits
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10 hidden parks in Austin you should know about
You can always count on Zilker Park and Mount Bonnelbut what if you're craving something... quieter?
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An Austinese cheat sheet to speak like a local
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Stop by Congress Avenue Bridge, paddleboard from Rowing Dock and down an old-fashioned at Whisler's
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The 10 buildings reshaping Austin’s skyline
The $120-million New Central Library overlooking Lady Bird Lake is also a cultural center
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A guide to Austin's up-and-coming neighborhoods
Primariily residential and largely Latino, Holly is now changing
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The best day trips from Austin
Dripping Springs, only 35 minutes away by car, is the place to go for a tipple
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25 most Instagrammable spots in Austin
Add a picture of Hamilton Pool Preserve to your feed and watch those likes shoot up
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10 outstanding Austin museums
The three floors of the Bullock Texas History Museum are the Lone Star State's pride
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Relaxing Austin spas to visit
If you're itching for a high-end treatment, book one at VIVA Day Spa's beautiful location
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14 fun dance clubs in Austin
Dance the night away at the little—and we do mean little—club on the corner of 7th and Red River: Plush
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The 15 best Austin tours
Rocket Electrics offers Lady Bird Lake, brunch, foodie and Barton Springs tours on their sweet ebikes
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Get in shape at these 11 Austin gyms
No-fuss Hyde Park Gym is a minimalist facility with no loud music, pesky salespeople or distracting TVs
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