Free Austin Activities
Free Austin Activities
The Blanton Museum of Art free to the public every Thursday. Located on the University of Texas Campus on the corner of Congress and MLK.
www.blantonmuseum.org
Congress Bridge Bat Viewing 1.5 million Mexican free-tailed bast live beneath the Congress bridge and take flight for their nightly feeding each night around dusk. April through October.
www.batcon.org
Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum free to the public. Located on the UT campus.
www.lbjib.utexas.edu
The Texas State Capitol built in 1881 and stands taller than the White House. Free guided walking tours provided everyday, check for times.
www.tspb.state.tx.us
Free Historic Walking Tours explore the history of downtown. Departs from the south steps of the Texas State Capitol year-round Thursday – Sunday (except major holidays, weather permitting.
www.austintexas.org/visitors/planyour_trip/historic_walking_tours
Mount Bonnell Natural limestone formation reaching 780’ above sea level. Great for taking in the sunset and capturing views of downtown Austin and Lake Austin.
www.austinparks.org
Zilker Botanical Gardens Beautiful grounds located in the heart of the city. Open from 7am – 7pm March 11th – Nov. 4th, from 7am – 5:30pm Nov. 5th – March 10th.
www.zilkergarden.org
Lady Bird Lake Hike & Bike Trail Miles of trails along Lady Bird Lake perfect for walking or biking and taking in the sights and sound of Austin.
www.ci.austin.tx.us/parks/trails.htm
Barton Creek Greenbelt Series of underground & above ground springs that run through the city. Swim, hike, bike or cave at your own risk!
www.ci.austin.tx.us/arks/greenbelts.htm
The Austin Museum of Art Free on the first Saturday of each month.
www.amoa.org
The Elizabet Ney Museum Former studio & portrait collection created by 19th century sculptor Elisabet Ney.
www.ci.austin.tx.us/elisabetney
Texas Memorial Museum Open Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm, Sat 10am-5pm and Sun 1-5pm.
www.utexas.edu/tmm
Harry Ransom Center Home to a rare Gutenberg Bible, 30 million literary manuscripts, the Watergate papers and the world’s first photograph.
www.hrc.utexas.edu
Blues on the Green Summer concert series taking place in Zilker Park with some of Austin’s finest musicians.
www.kgsr.com/blues/index.html
Unplugged at the Grove Usually begins late Spring, taking place every Thursday at the popular Shady Grove restaurant.
www.theshadygrove.com/unplug
Zilker Hillside Theater Located on the Zilker Park grounds, past theaterical productions include Westside Story & Beauty and the Beast. A great way to spend a Sunday summer evening.
www.zilker.org