Austin: Attractions and more...
The city is home to a number of famous museums, including the Blanton Museum of Art and the Bob Bullock Texas State Capitol, with exhibits ranging from history to natural sciences. The Austin Children’s Museum promises a day of entertainment as well as knowledge for the children. The Austin Zoo is another must-see place for the kids.
Sixth Street is the commercial hub of the city, and hosts annual festivals such as Pecan Street Festival and the Halloween Night. The area boasts of a lively night life and has many restaurants, pubs and shopping centres.
Wonder World Park features a natural cave formed by an earthquake. It has a wildlife park as well. The Longhorn Caverns State Park is a state park and offers educational programmes as well as tours.
The Enchanted Rock Natural Area incorporates one of the largest natural rock formations in the United States and has been denominated as a National Natural Landmark.
What to see in detail
Landmarks and Historic sites (3)
Museums (5)
Streets, Squares and Neighbourhoods (5)
Other attractions (3)
See also
Parks and gardens (5)
Stores and shopping malls (3)
Nature and sport (4)
Will find places of interest on the map. Clock on the attractions for details
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