Dora: Print out a family tour at the Information Desk and use it to guide you through the exhibits. Prompts invite younger children to look for objects and answer questions. Powered by ParentsConnect.com
CultureMap Austin: Even if you're not a fan of Lyndon B. Johnson, taking the guided LBJ tour will make a history lover out of you, complete with a scale model of the Oval Office.
Josh A: Must do stop for Austinites and highly recommend for tourists. Al about LBJ but usually some cool temporary exhibit. Don't be afraid to learn something!
4. Austin City Limits Live
9.3
310 Willie Nelson Blvd (at Guadalupe St), Austin, TX
Performing Arts Venue · Downtown Austin · 102 tips and reviews
LIVE: See you Saturday July 13th 2013 for the Summerland Tour featuring LIVE, Everclear, Filter & Sponge! For more info and to RSVP visit http://bit.ly/LIVEAustinTX Read more.
Eddie V's Prime Seafood: Our favorite part of ACL is the Jack & Jim Gallery featuring 30 original photographs from Jim Marshall's personal archive. See the photos during any concert or venue tours.
Jay Jameson: Awesome concert venue because of the layout and acoustics - great staff.
5. Bass Concert Hall
8.9
2350 Robert Dedman Dr (E 23rd St), Austin, TX
Performing Arts Venue · University of Texas-Austin · 39 tips and reviews
Austin 360: Touring theater productions, ballet, film, music and more can be seen at the Bass Concert Hall on the University of Texas campus. The flagship theater seats nearly 3,000.
MetroSeeker.com: Amazing acoustics. World class facility. Bring plenty of cash, though, because a glass of boring, industrial wine will set you back at least $9!
Josh Martinez: Just like at every other venue in Austin , there's a bar on every floor so don't wait in line.
9. Paramount Theatre
8.9
713 Congress Ave (7th St.), Austin, TX
Movie Theater · Downtown Austin · 76 tips and reviews
Austin 360: The 1915 Vaudeville-era theater presents musicals, plays, comedians and musicians - both touring and homegrown. The Summer Classic Film Series is a great way to stay cool on hot summer nights.
Tracy Pyziak: Loved this theatre and simply can't wait to go back !!
VH1: VH1 Rock Docs DOWNLOADED World Premieres here at SXSW 2013!Napster: The Music. The battle. The revolution. Directed by Alex Winter. Read more.
Beth Krauss: Touring this place is like taking a break in some sort of fairy-tale grotto. Bring a book or your laptop and have a seat on a bench, just waste some time and enjoy the cottonwood seeds floating throu Read more.
Eric Andersen: Self-guided tour available here
Jennifer Ruiz: Gorgeous garden with sculptures scattered throughout it. Cool, serene place to get away from the hustle and bustle of downtown Austin
11. The Blanton Museum of Art
9.0
200 E Martin Luther King Jr Blvd (at Congress Ave), Austin, TX
Art Museum · University of Texas-Austin · 74 tips and reviews
CultureMap Austin: Starting off your tour with the Western European Art Collection and ending it with the modern art of the Americas lets you observe exactly how art has redefined itself over hundreds of years.
Jackie Mann: The Blanton is an incredible university art museum and the most significant art museum in Austin. Clean, quiet, and welcoming.
Visit Austin: Admission is free every Thursday!
Elena Overlander: Military museum is great for taking tours and doing deep studies of historical events, battles, heroes, leaders, etc. Tours can be somewhat overwhelming for little kids.
Daniel Jones: Great collection of military artifacts. A must visit for those in the Austin area.
Austin American-Statesman: Camp Mabry's little-known museum features dozens of tanks, military vehicles, weapons and much more that highlight Texas' involvement in military engagements. Admission to the museum is free.
15. Emo's East
7.6
2015 E Riverside Dr, Austin, TX
Rock Club · Riverside · 33 tips and reviews
Jess Rodriguez: CONCERTS! under pressure and to the bay from the universe tours were awesome!!!
Roger Willis: Awesome venue, fast service with the drinks.
sneak 👾: Don't park in the lot across the street, even if it's late and all the shops are closed. A dozen of us got towed after the MSI show! $190 to get the van back!