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Every year thousands of hipsters, groupies, and die-hard fans flock to Austin for the annual South by Southwest festival, which has catapulted the Texas city up the must-visit charts for many travelers. The sandstone Capitol building is symbolic of the Lone Star State’s "bigger is better" mentality, featuring a gorgeous whispering gallery rotunda and 22 acres of grounds. Cool off with a dip in Barton Springs, a huge natural limestone pool that’s fed by underground sources.
Restaurants in Austin
1. Waterloo Records
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 75 reviews
Reviewed By Travel742391 - Austin, United States
No better place to shop for music in the “Live Music Capitol of the World.” Amazing lay out of records, books, and other random music gets. This is on the level of Amoeba Music in LA or The Drama Book Shop in NYC. Both are treasures to their community as much as Waterloo is the treasure trove of ours.
2. Women & Their Work Gallery
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4.5 based on 4 reviews
This art gallery / performance space has played an important role in supporting local female artists of all disciplines.
3. Austin Visitor Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 232 reviews
Let our friendly volunteers guide your stay in Austin. Stop by our new downtown Visitor Center for information on tours of the city, events, can't-miss destinations . . . even dining suggestions. And while you're there, browse around Austin's official gift shop.
Reviewed By PCYC869 - Oxnard, United States
I almost always visit visitor centers when I travel , I called this place from LA even before I came ! This one is fun to visit, lots of information ‼️ You can learn about tours , just anything one can do in Austin and it’s surrounding area ‼️ It’s rt next door the Hilton, which has a delightful place to eat breakfast if you are meeting your tour group The staff was really helpful , would go there again
4. Wild About Music
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4.5 based on 66 reviews
Austin's unique music lifestyle store for over 23 years featuring the music themed artwork, apparel, gifts & accessories. We also carry Luna and Dean guitars and emergency musician supplies! Visit us for an incredible selection of Austin and music themed shirts, hats and accessories. Our friendly staff is also happy to help you navigate the Austin music scene and give you recommendations. We also host a desk for A/O tours, one of Austin's premier AIR CONDITIONED small group and individual tour companies. We highly recommend their 90 minute van tour of Austin.
Reviewed By GD64
This is a great store that has all types of items related to music, including t-shirts, instruments and other items. One can easily spend an hour in the store looking at all the many gifts. Most items are reasonably priced and the selection is eclectic and fun. I highly recommend a visit.
5. La Pena
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 8 reviews
Reviewed By J6776ONsuel
Delicious tacos with a delightful conversation. Not only did we devour the tacos, which were incredibly reasonable, but we leaned about several other must see locations in Austin. What a fabulous hidden find! The artwork was cool to see as well and it came with a little history lesson. Don’t miss this one.
6. The Contemporary Austin - Jones Center
Overall Ratings
3.0 based on 27 reviews
The Contemporary Austin reflects the spectrum of contemporary art through exhibitions, commissions, education, and the collection. The museum has two distinct yet complementary locations, the Jones Center downtown and Laguna Gloria, a fourteen-acre site on Lake Austin, which is home to the Driscoll Villa, Gatehouse Gallery, the Art School, and the Betty and Edward Marcus Sculpture Park at Laguna Gloria. Exhibitions at The Contemporary Austin - Jones Center change approximately three times per year. Visit our website for information on current exhibitions.
Reviewed By BeingThereNow - Albuquerque, United States
This exhibition space is beautifully engaged with the help of clearly talented curators collaborating with a set of brilliant artists. We roamed the exhibition, THE SORCERER'S BURDEN, and delighted in each turn. The staff were informed, friendly, and watchful to protect the art works. We highly recommend The Contemporary Austin Jones Center.
