Best of Austin

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Best Hotels: Homestead Studio Suites Hotel - Downtown - Austin

Who needs fancy when you’re going to be out partying the whole weekend anyway? With rooms starting at around $95 per... See More

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Best Things to Do: Enchanted Rock State Natural Areas

Corey Leopold, Flickr, FlickrThis huge, pink granite exfoliation dome just west of Austin is one of the largest...See More

• Texas State Capitol
• Lady Bird Lake
• The Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum

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Austin Itineraries

Don't know where to go? Check out our 2 and 7 Day Itineraries to get an idea of what you could do in this great city!

2 DAY ITINERARY

1 Head for breakfast and migas at Austin Java.
2 Take a walk or go for a jog on the Lady Bird Lake hike-and-bike trail.
3 Enjoy an afternoon exploring the art and exhibits at the Blanton Museum of Art.

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7 DAY ITINERARY

1 Get breakfast to go from the hotel and hit the exhibits at Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum.
2 Catch a short film about the history of Texas in the Bullock Museum’s IMAX Theater, and take pictures with the big star at the entrance to the museum.
3 Stop for lunch and a beer at Opal Divine’s on West Sixth Street.