Travel, Weekend plans

Weekend Plans: Austin, Texas

A city with something for everyone

Austin, Texas is not only the political capitol of Texas, but it is also the musical and artistic capitol. There are so many things to do in this city that a person could spend multiple weekends exploring the city. Downtown you have the Lady Bird Johnson Lake, to the west there is Lake Austin and Lake Travis in the hills. The Domain area offers shopping and restaurants. 6th street offers live music and nightlife, and Barton creek a refreshing area to cool off on a hot summer day.

Festivals

Austin is one of the most sought after places for conferences and festivals. SXSW (South by Southwest), Austin City Limits, and many other conferences bring thousands of people from all over the world to the city annually. Austin, Texas is also one of the best cities for outdoor activities offering multiple places for hiking, biking, running and water sports.

Cities nearby

  • Dallas, Texas – Approximately 2 hours 45 minutes drive
  • Houston, Texas – Approximately 2.5 hours drive
  • San Antonio, Texas – Approximately 1 hour 20 minutes drive