Things To Do In San Antonio



Austin, the capital of Texas, lies at the point where the Colorado River leaves the Edwards Plateau. Probably the least known outdoorsy area in the Austin city limits, McKinney Falls is hidden between IH35 and the Austin Airport on the Southeast side of town. At the intersection of Nicholas Austin and Millington roads, a charming little church, next to Muriel Ball-Duckworth Park, is the departure point for a 4.7-km heritage tour.

 A little ways away from Downtown Austin, so if you don't have a car, hire an Uber and you'll get there in no time. It is 308 feet tall, taller than the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C. The building is mostly made of Oak Hill limestone and is today an integral part of downtown Austin.

One side has a very large parking lot and is located inside Zilker Park. On a random Monday night Austin boasts that they have at least 30 live concerts and come the weekend it seems like you would have to stay alone in your apartment with a pillow over your head to not hear some live jams.

It's no secret that Austin is a lively, exciting town any time of year. Climb the 106 stone steps to the top of Mount Bonnell and you'll be rewarded with a jaw-dropping view of downtown Austin, the 360 Bridge, the rolling hill country and Lake Austin. Once you reach the very top step, view a picturesque landscape of downtown and Lake Austin.

Head to one of Austin's greatest bookstores for a fun story time or to simply browse the well stocked kids section. Sixth Street, located in Downtown Austin, is the hustling hive of community from Austin Visitor Center which all things stem from in this music-oriented city. The park is also host to several major music events, including the Zilker Hillside Theater's annual Zilker Summer Musical, Blues on the Green, and the celebrated Austin City limits Music Festival.

Located near the bank of the Colorado River, the Zilker Botanical Garden — the centerpiece of Zilker Park — attracts 500,000 people from around the world each year. According to Free Fun in Austin , the best time to view the bats is between late August and early September.

Walk along South Congress, some now call it "SOCO" and there you will find shops that are an Austin tradition such as Allen's Boots and Western Wear, look for the "Big Red Boot" or look for a shop called "Ten Thousand Villages". Barton Springs is probably one of the coolest and most unique public pools I have ever been to. It's actually part of a river that runs through Austin and the water stays at a cool 68 degrees year round.

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