20 Must-Do Activities in Austin, Texas

If you want a taste of Texas, try it with a twist of Austin. The city’s slogan, ‘Keep Austin Weird’, lets you know this city will give you a ton of unique options in lodging, food, and activities. It’s best known for its live music scene, green spaces, breweries, and culinary options. They also have great weather, which means any time of year is a good time to visit the Texas state capital. Here are 20 must-do activities that you don’t want to miss out on in Austin, Texas.

Tour the Texas Capitol

Since you are in the state capital, why not start off with a visit to the Renaissance Revival style Texas Capitol? It is built from red granite quarried locally. It was restored in the 1990s and is free to tour.

Explore the Austin River Walk

Just a short walk from the Texas State Capitol is the Austin River Walk. A main feature of the walk is a loop around Lady Bird Lake. The trail also takes you past iconic attractions like the Museum of the Weird, Paramount Theatre, and lots of shopping and dining options. The trail showcases both the natural and urban splendor of the city.

Go to the Museum of the Weird

Museum of the Weird, located inside Lucky Lizard Curios & Gifts, keeps the spirit of classic dime museums alive. It showcases an eclectic mix of oddities, including mummies, shrunken heads, mythical creatures, and paranormal exhibits like ghosts and UFOs, including the famous Creature in Ice.

The Paramount Theatre

Bringing Broadway flair to Texas, this 1,250-seat theater hosts around 160,000 guests annually. Its diverse lineup includes musicals, plays, solo acts, orchestras, children’s shows, classic film revivals, and live music. The Paramount Theatre offers a rich blend of local and touring performances, so there is something here for everyone.