Austin Vacations, Tourism & Travel Information

Our Take on Austin, Texas


Austin, Texas things to do, whether you’re planning family vacations or romantic getaways, can include museums, golf or outdoor activities. Whatever your vacation needs, Austin, Texas, the state capital, has it all.

If your family includes furry members, several Austin, Texas, hotels advertise as pet friendly in addition to being kid friendly. These family hotels offer pools, free breakfast, oversized family rooms, even playgrounds. Austin vacations can include family activities such as a visit to the Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum or Mount Bonnell.

Options for romantic getaways include a round of golf on one of many local golf courses recommended by travel guides, a visit to local art galleries or a day of pampering yourself at a spa. End your day at one of the many Austin, Texas hotels that cater to couples or a bed and breakfast where you’ll feel like a special guest in someone’s home.

Half the fun of a vacation is eating. Whether you’re feeding the whole family or you’re looking for a candlelit dinner for two, check reviews in travel guides for restaurant ratings and recommendations. Austin, Texas, offers a number of fun, exciting or romantic things to do, no matter what type of vacation you’re planning.

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Austin, Texas Lodging

  1. Austin Hotels604 Brazos Street
    Austin, TX 78701

    "rooms were amazing, the beds were so comfy" more on Yahoo! Travel

  2. Austin Hotels98 San Jacinto Blvd
    Austin, TX 78701-4052

    "bathroom amentities (soaps, shampoos, etc) and have the most comfortable sheets and robes too" more on Yahoo! Travel

  3. Austin Hotels1316 S Congress Ave
    Austin, TX 78704

    "it was a hotel, the grounds were lush and beautiful and then the rooms" more on Yahoo! Travel

  1. Hyatt Regency Austin
  2. Hilton Austin
  3. Staybridge Suites Austin Northwest
  4. Omni Austin Hotel Downtown
  1. Renaissance Austin Hotel
  2. Hilton Austin Airport
  3. Doubletree Guest Suites Austin

Austin, Texas Things To Do

  1. Austin Gardens2220 Barton Springs Rd
    Austin, TX 78746-5737

    Zilker gardens is so pretty. All kinds of flowers, ferns, bamboo. Even a ... more on Yahoo! Travel

  2. Austin Beaches2101 Barton Springs Road
    Austin,TX,78704

    As a 4th generation Austin girl, Barton ... more on yelp.com

  3. Austin Golf Courses201 Lee-Barton Drive
    Austin, TX 78704-1023

    very affordable; a convenient and most unlikely location close to downtown ... more on Yahoo! Travel

  1. Dougherty Arts Center
  2. Capitol Complex Visitors Center
  3. Umlauf Sculpture Garden and Museum
  4. Peter Pan Mini-Golf
  1. Austin Children's Museum
  2. Lions Municipal Public Golf Course
  3. Goin' Bananas Playnasium