About the only thing that will rival Texas football will be international racing. Formula One and Moto GP will make their home just outside of Austin in the small town of Elroy. En savoir plus .
Named after the patron saint of the impossible, this oil rig was responsible for providing millions in oil royalties to the Permanent University Fund. It now sits near the stadium as a memorial.
This Hyde Park neighborhood playscape is intricate, busy and fun. An excellent community gathering spot for parents and kids.
This small neighborhood park has great shade trees and plenty of play equipment.
Despite sustaining damage from wildfires in 2011, Bastrop State Park is great spot for camping, swimming, and even golfing. The park was built in the 1930s by the Civilian Conservation Corps.
Enchanted Rock is truly one of the great places to hike in Texas. It’s known for breath-taking views, quiet hikes and challenging climbs.
Lake Travis is a bonanza for recreational use, from wakeboarding to sailing and swimming. If you're feeling frisky, check out Hippie Hollow, the only clothing-optional park in Texas.
Susanna Dickinson, who survived the siege of the Alamo, lived in this house after the famous battle. It was lost in history when it was enclosed by another building. It opened in 2010 as a museum.
Cottage home of short-story writer William Sydney Porter (whose pen name was O. Henry) and his family from 1893 to 1895. Museum displays many of the writer's belongings.
The mansion was built in 1854, and was heavily damaged by an arsonist in 2008. It's been the home of every governor since 1856, and is the fourth-oldest governor's mansion in the U.S.
Park in the lot near the swimming pool for this park. The leash-free area is between Walnut Creek and Old Cedar Lane.
The leash-free area is on the eastern portion of the greenbelt, south of William Cannon.
Adjacent to the popular coffee shop Jo’s sits the San Jose, which oozes charm and comfort. You’ll love the SoCo scene and the upscale decor.
Not only will you feel like home, but you’ll feel like you’re in Texas. This eclectic home even has a yard with some chickens.
With 375 higher-end hotel rooms and a heated rooftop swimming pool, the Omni is a good place to stay, whether it’s for business or pleasure.
Austin’s Four Seasons is located right on the lake, yet is walking distance to most of Austin’s downtown attractions (except, maybe when it’s 100 degrees outside).
This is the granddaddy of luxury hotels in Austin. Located right at Sixth Street and Congress Avenue, the Driskill has been showing off the best side of Austin since 1886.
A very nice course cut out around a development in Buda. Just enough for a challenge for serious golfers, but wide enough fairways for your once-in-a-while player.
The best of the Austin-owned courses, Clay and Kizer are right next to each other but offer vastly different experiences. Clay is tree-lined and Kizer is water-lined. Either way, pick your hazard.
This old, nine-hole course in the heart of North-Central Austin has a wicked par 5, a reachable par 4 and a lot of people taking mulligans. Great fun for a short round.
Rolling hills and five different tees will challenge any golfer. Some stunning views from atop the courses well-manicured hills and tee boxes.
The Longhorns baseball team plays in a stadium that would be the envy of most professional minor league clubs. Head to the Disch if you want to hear the “ping” of an aluminum bat
Anyone who visits Austin should see the Whole Foods flagship store. After all, it started here. All kinds of food, beer, natural beauty and health goods and tiny restaurants dot the headquarters.
Indie bookseller since 1970, BookPeople is a winner of Bookstore of the Year by Publisher’s Weekly. Employee-written reviews, a coffee shop and tons of book signings and events make it a must-see.
The music store hosts frequent in-store performances of big name and up-and-coming musicians. Waterloo Records is a must destination during South by Southwest and Austin City Limits Music Festival.
Located on The Drag, the flagship University Co-op provides not only textbooks and school supplies for the more than 50,000 students who attend the UT, but also branded clothing, memorabilia and more.
This University of Texas museum offers traveling exhibitions, programs and activities and a permanent collection of more than 17,000 worldwide works. Closed on Mondays. Free admission on Thursdays.
Found inside the Texas Union Building, the Cactus Cafe is a true music-listeners venue. See the next big singer-songwriter in this intimate venue.
The perfect amount of shade for the kids and the parents combined with plenty to do. One of the few half-dome jungle gyms in Austin (remember those?)
Parents can eat a sandwich and sip iced tea (or a glass of wine) while the little ones attack the well-shaded playground.
