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Mount Bonnell
Sunset overlook above the Colorado River
Mount Bonnell, also known as Covert Park, is a prominent point alongside the Lake Austin portion of the Colorado River in Austin, Texas. It has been a popular t
Goddess of Liberty
Sculpture atop Texas State Capitol dome
The Goddess of Liberty is a sculpture by Elijah E. Myers that originally stood atop the Texas State Capitol dome in Austin, erected in February 1888. Today, a r
The Contemporary Austin
Go-to institution for cutting-edge contemporary art
The Contemporary Austin is a contemporary art museum spread across two locations, an art school, and a unique Museum Without Walls program that places sculpture
Littlefield Fountain
World War I memorial by Pompeo Coppini
Littlefield Fountain, also known as the Littlefield Memorial Gateway, is a World War I memorial monument on the main campus of the University of Texas at Austin
Zilker Park
Historic urban park with trails and festivals
Zilker Metropolitan Park is a recreational area in south Austin spanning over 350 acres at the junction of Barton Creek and the Colorado River. It was donated t
McKinney Falls State Park
Scenic waterfalls along Onion Creek
McKinney Falls State Park is a 744.4-acre state park in Austin, Texas, located at the confluence of Onion Creek and Williamson Creek. Administered by the Texas
Zilker Botanical Garden
28-acre botanical garden with themed landscapes
The Zilker Botanical Garden is a 28-acre botanical garden of varied topography, located on the south bank of the Colorado River near downtown Austin. Establishe
Texas Military Forces Museum
Story of Texas military from 1823 to today
The Texas Military Forces Museum, hosted at Camp Mabry, is a history museum that chronicles the story of Texas military forces from 1823 through the present. It
Pease Park
Annual Eeyore's Birthday Party venue
Pease Park, officially Pease District Park, is an urban green space in central Austin paralleling Shoal Creek west of downtown. It is a popular spot for student
Statue of Albert Sidney Johnston
Recumbent marble statue of General Johnston
This sculpture by Elisabet Ney is a life-size recumbent marble figure of General Albert Sidney Johnston. The piece depicts the general at the moment of his deat
El Camino Real de los Tejas National Historic Trail
18th-century Spanish colonial thoroughfare
The El Camino Real de los Tejas National Historic Trail, also known as the Old San Antonio Road, is a national historic trail covering the U.S. section of the h
Wooldridge Park
Historic amphitheater park with central bandstand
Wooldridge Park, also known as Wooldridge Square, is an urban park occupying a full city block in downtown Austin. The park features a natural basin with slopin
Emma Long Metropolitan Park
Sprawling urban park on Lake Austin
Emma Long Metropolitan Park is a 1,142-acre urban park located on the shores of Lake Austin in northwest Austin, Texas. Opened in 1939, it is managed by the Aus
Rosewood Park
East Austin park with recreation center and pool
Rosewood Neighborhood Park is a public park in East Austin featuring tennis courts, playscapes, a swimming pool, and a splash pad. The park also houses the Delo
Barton Creek Greenbelt
Limestone cliffs and shallow creeks on a scenic trail
The Barton Creek Greenbelt is a 7.25-mile public park managed by the City of Austin, stretching from Zilker Park west to the Lost Creek neighborhood. It runs pa
Texas State Capitol Grounds
Free capitol building & grounds
The Texas Cowboy Monument is an outdoor memorial honoring the state's cowboys, located on the grounds of the Texas State Capitol. The monument features a bronze
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What are the best free attractions in Austin?
Top free attractions include iconic public botanical parks, historic walking districts, scenic hill overlooks, and free museum admission nights.