Quick Answer — Best Things to Do on Vacation in Austin Texas The best things to do on vacation in Austin include ziplining at Lake Travis Zipline Adventures, swimming at Barton Springs Pool, watching the bat colony at Congress Avenue Bridge, exploring South Congress Avenue, kayaking on Lady Bird Lake, eating at Franklin Barbecue, visiting […]
Things to Do in Austin This Weekend — May 15 to 17, 2026
This is one of the biggest concert weekends Austin has seen all spring. George Strait performs two nights at Moody Center. The Black Crowes close out the weekend on Sunday. The Cine Las Americas International Film Festival wraps up its final weekend. Local and Live brings free music to the Austin Visitor Center on Friday. […]
Is Ziplining Safe? Everything First Timers, Groups, and Adventure Seekers Need to Know
Is Ziplining Safe? Everything First Timers, Groups, and Adventure Seekers Need to Know If you have never been ziplining before, it is completely normal to feel a mix of excitement and nerves. One of the most common questions people ask before booking an outdoor adventure is simple: is ziplining actually safe? The answer is yes. […]
Houston vs Austin: Which Texas City Should You Visit?
Houston vs Austin: Which Texas City Should You Visit? If you are trying to choose between Houston and Austin for your next Texas trip, the good news is you really cannot go wrong. Both cities have incredible food, fun nightlife, outdoor activities, and plenty to explore. The biggest difference comes down to the type of […]
Best Things to Do in Austin for the Fourth of July 2026
The Fourth of July 2026 is a Saturday. That means a full long weekend of celebrations, fireworks over Lake Travis and Lady Bird Lake, the biggest Independence Day events Austin has hosted in years, and the most uniquely American way to celebrate America’s 250th birthday in one of the most patriotic cities in the country. […]
Best Things to Do in Austin for Memorial Day Weekend 2026 — The Lake Travis Guide
Memorial Day Weekend 2026 runs Friday May 22 through Monday May 25. It is the biggest outdoor weekend of the year in Austin and the moment Lake Travis fficially comes alive for summer. Four days of perfect lake weather, open water, live music, Hill Country adventures, and the kind of Texas summer energy that makes […]