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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 197 attractions in Austin

Sculptor Elisabeth Ney spent the last years of her life working in this building, which still contains some of her most beautiful sculpted pieces.

Attraction type: Art museum; Other
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 197 attractions in Austin

The Governor's Mansion is closed for major deferred maintenance on the historical structure. Tour information will be posted on the official website when tours resume.

Attraction type: Government building; Historic home; Other
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #3 of 197 attractions in Austin

Botanical Gardens includes 31 acres of land with plants that thrive in arid southwestern conditions.

Attraction type: Garden
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #4 of 197 attractions in Austin

Established by the former first lady and the late Helen Hayes to preserve native North American plants, this garden of wildflowers is set on 42 acres and open to the public for touring.

Attraction type: Nature center; Garden; Other
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #5 of 197 attractions in Austin

Museum that chronicles the history of Texas with three themed exhibits: Land, Identity and Opportunity.

Attraction type: History museum
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #6 of 197 attractions in Austin

Swinging rock 'n' roll bar recalling the music and the attitude of the 1950s.

Attraction type: Bar/club; Blues bar; Country western bar
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #7 of 197 attractions in Austin
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #8 of 197 attractions in Austin

Bakery built in 1876, complete with an old-fashioned oven and wooden baker's spade.

Attraction type: Historic site
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #9 of 197 attractions in Austin

Sculptor Charles Umlauf's home and studio, featuring over 250 sculptures.

Attraction type: Art museum; Other
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #10 of 197 attractions in Austin
Attraction type: Bar/club; Dance club/disco; Other; Country western bar; Dam
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #11 of 197 attractions in Austin

This famous museum explores the life and service of the former president through exhibits and memorabilia.

Attraction type: Historic site; History museum; Library; Museum; Other
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #12 of 197 attractions in Austin

Busy street lined with clubs, restaurants, pubs and galleries.

Attraction type: Neighborhood; Street
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #13 of 197 attractions in Austin

Kids tired of those historical tours? This museum entertains - and painlessly educates - children of all ages.

Attraction type: Children's museum; Other
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #14 of 197 attractions in Austin

A National Historic Landmark, the Texas Capitol is the largest state capitol in the United States.

Attraction type: Government building; Historic site; Architectural building
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #15 of 197 attractions in Austin
Attraction type: Bar/club
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #16 of 197 attractions in Austin

This luxurious spa offers twenty indoor treatment spaces (each with a private shower) as well as outdoor treatment tents and cabanas.

Attraction type: Health club; Spa; Lake
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #17 of 197 attractions in Austin

Art is the ultimate experience at the new Blanton Museum of Art! In April, the eagerly anticipated new museum opened the doors of its new building, issuing in a new cultural era for Austin. Located...

Attraction type: Art museum
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #18 of 197 attractions in Austin

The Austin bridge is where nearly 1.5 million bats live.

Attraction type: Bridge
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #19 of 197 attractions in Austin
Attraction type: Bar/club; Blues bar; Other
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #20 of 197 attractions in Austin

Scenic trail through lush green parks and peaceful lakes: a great place to bike, hike and run.

Attraction type: Hiking trail; Biking trail; Jogging path/track; Trail
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