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Top 10 Austin Attractions



Known as the Live Music Capital of the World, state capital Austin brims with incredible live music venues, gorgeous parklands, world-class museums and unique shops. Check the following list to get started on a visit to this hot, hip little city.

1. Music

Austin's legendary music scene includes nearly 200 venues offering nightly performances of everything from rock and blues to jazz, country and hip hop. Take a Texas two-step lesson at the Broken Spoke, known as the "last true Texas dance hall" or enjoy big-name artists at the historic Continental Club. Local and rising talent opens for big stars on newer stages like the Club DeVille and The Mohawk.

2. Shops and Eateries

Check out the eclectic boutiques and one-of-a-kind shops of the Second Street District or head to South Congress Avenue for a jaw-dropping variety of trendy shops, hip eateries, offbeat accommodations and sizzling music venues.

3. Bullock Texas State History Museum

The big, brash history of the Lone Star State is laid out in the exciting exhibits, special-effects videos and massive IMAX theatre of this sprawling museum.

4. Festivals

This buzzy city features a full calendar of happening music festivals, athletic events and foodie celebrations. Check the calendar for film buff favorite Fantastic Fest, underground music extravaganza Fun Fun Fun Fest or the legendary Austin City Limits Music Festival.

5. The Blanton

Featuring the largest university-owned collection in the country, this exciting museum offers a variety of art forms from paintings and sculptures to film, literature and dance. Wander extensive exhibits of European, American and Latin American art or enjoy an amazing dance performance.

6. Art Scene

Austin's art scene is extensive and exciting. From the amazing works of the Contemporary at the Jones Center to the multicultural exhibits of the Carver Museum and the Mexic-Arte Museum, the works of established and rising artists are everywhere.

7. Ballet Austin

Head to the lakeside Long Center for world-class performances by Ballet Austin's dancers and choreographers, known for their classically innovative repertoire.

8. Congress Avenue Bridge Bats

For an unusual nightly show, watch 1.5 million Mexican free-tailed bats rise in a massive cloud at sunset. It's fun to observe the country's largest urban bat colony's performance from one of the nearby lakeside cafes.

9. Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center

A colorful celebration of native landscaping and preservation, these wildly beautiful meadows, exhibits and observation tower are part of a 10 mile bike-and-hike trail around the lake.

10. Barton Springs Pool

A spring-fed swimming hole believed by early Native American settlers to have healing powers, this Zilker Park attraction invites visitors to swim or float in cool, constantly 68-degree waters.



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