Austin American-Statesman: Enchanted Rock is truly one of the great places to hike in Texas. It’s known for breath-taking views, quiet hikes and challenging climbs.
Austin American-Statesman: Lake Travis is a bonanza for recreational use, from wakeboarding to sailing and swimming. If you're feeling frisky, check out Hippie Hollow, the only clothing-optional park in Texas.
Austin American-Statesman: Susanna Dickinson, who survived the siege of the Alamo, lived in this house after the famous battle. It was lost in history when it was enclosed by another building. It opened in 2010 as a museum.
Austin American-Statesman: Cottage home of short-story writer William Sydney Porter (whose pen name was O. Henry) and his family from 1893 to 1895. Museum displays many of the writer's belongings.
Austin American-Statesman: The mansion was built in 1854, and was heavily damaged by an arsonist in 2008. It's been the home of every governor since 1856, and is the fourth-oldest governor's mansion in the U.S.
Bed and Breakfast · Hyde Park · 3 tips and reviews
Austin American-Statesman: A true bed-and-breakfast in Austin’s cozy Hyde Park neighborhood. The home was built in 1911, and a lot of original touches remain.
Austin American-Statesman: The Austin Motel’s iconic sign hanging on South Congress has appeared on just about every other postcard ever made here. The hotel is as unique as Austin.
Austin American-Statesman: If you want an ultra-modern boutique hotel, look no further. This cleanly designed spot in the heart of SoCo is visually striking.
Austin American-Statesman: Get the full “Austin” experience by staying just off SoCo in the historic Travis Heights neighborhood. This cozy little getaway has a pool in the backyard, which is important in the hot summer days.
Austin American-Statesman: A nine-hold course once owned by the Red-Headed Stranger, it still embodies Willie’s laid-back spirit. This puts the “country” in country club.
Austin American-Statesman: An open, wind-swept, almost link-style course that meanders around a Pflugerville subdivision. Length can be at a premium, especially when the wind is blowing.
Austin American-Statesman: Texas Stars (minor league hockey) and Austin Toros (minor league basketball) skate and dunk, respectively, in this state-of-the-art arena in Cedar Park.
Clothing Store · Old West Austin · 9 tips and reviews
Austin American-Statesman: A high-end women’s boutique homegrown in Austin since 1977, By George is consistently named one of the 10 best boutiques by national publications.
Austin American-Statesman: A high-end women’s boutique homegrown in Austin since 1977, By George is consistently named one of the 10 best boutiques by national publications.
Austin American-Statesman: Tucked on a street around the corner from South Congress Avenue, this unique shop offers vintage finds at reasonable prices. High-end consignment sister store, Moss, is on Lamar Boulevard.
Football Stadium · University of Texas-Austin · 71 tips and reviews
Austin American-Statesman: More than 110,000 fans can pack these stands for a Longhorns football game. Get your burnt orange on and snap a pic of Bevo.
Austin American-Statesman: This bigger-than-life replica of Texas’ mascot Bevo is located just steps away from the University Co-op. Get a photo with this large longhorn.
University of Texas at Austin (2400 Trinity Street), Austin, TX
History Museum · University of Texas-Austin · 9 tips and reviews
Austin American-Statesman: Located in the Texas Natural Science Center, the Texas Memorial Museum has exhibits on wildlife, dinosaurs, fossils, gems and minerals. Visitors can see the paleontology lab and visit with scientists.
Cemetery · Central East Austin · 4 tips and reviews
Austin American-Statesman: Austin's oldest city-owned cemetery, sits just south of Disch-Falk Field. The cemetery dates to the mid 1850s, and was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1985.
1409 Lavaca St (btw West 14th & 15th St.), Austin, TX
American Restaurant · Downtown Austin · 105 tips and reviews
Austin American-Statesman: You might remember this iconic eatery/dive bar from Quentin Tarantino’s ‘Death Proof.’ Order up some hot chili and a cold beer, but don’t ask for Lone Star. You won’t get it here.