When most people think of the Austin music scene, they think of Sixth Street and its strip of bars and clubs. It has been accused of becoming too touristy over the years, or at least becoming too college-sceney, but a visit to Austin isn't complete without giving this famous live music neighborhood ...

A century in photographs, modern art in blocks and boxes, contemporary local work all together . . . this is the Austin Museum of Art. Watch out for the events. They've varied from food and wine tasting to art festivals.

This is the story of Texas told in three floors of exhibits, all large dioramas and interactive experiences. Beyond the exhibits, there's the Spirit Theater, a special effects extravaganza, and an IMAX theater.

The Congress Avenue Bridge may not look like more than a bridge at first glance, but wait for evening. When the sun sets, over a million bats pour out from underneath that bridge to take to the skies. They're the largest urban bat population in the world.

Esther's Follies combine magic, vaudeville, and improvisation into a single show, which has been rave reviewed and rave reviewed. Whether you'd like to see modern satire, magician's illusions, or some really wacky performance pieces, you'll want to see this.

The Harry Ransom Center may not be flashy, but not only is it free, but two of its exhibits would be worth a high price of admission alone. Here, you can see an original Gutenberg Bible and the world's very first photograph.

These are gardens of native wildflowers, spread out over several gardens, one of the populated with butterflies as well as plants. Walk the trails through meadows, oaks, cacti-- Texas's flora is so varied and you may be surprised at the range of species. Lady Bird loved Texas's plants. You'll see wh...

The Lyndon B. Johnson Ranch is perhaps the best known part of this historical park, but it’s only one aspect of it. The Visitor Center alone is worth a stop. This was once the Pedernales Hospital and today is home to a permanent gallery which illustrates the accomplishments of the former president, ...

Austin is legendary for its live music and South Congress Avenue is just one of its entertainment district. South Congress Avenue hosts First Thursdays, a pedestrian friendly weekly event that features live music at such venues as the Broken Spoke, that old and famous dance hall. The shops stay open...

Can the Texas State Capitol be any less beloved as it is giant? Texans do like to build the world big and this is the largest state capitol in the U.S., even larger than the National Capitol. (When it was built, the press went farther, to bill it as "The Seventh Largest Building in the World." This ...