🔥 How to Explore Austin?

【ATTRACTIONS】 1⃣️ Texas Capitol 🏛️ – Don’t miss the iconic Texas State Capitol! Free 30-minute tours are available. Perfect for photos and history lovers. 2⃣️ Blanton Museum of Art 🎨 – Located near UT Austin, this museum features cool modern installations. Admission: $15 | Allow ~2 hours. 3⃣️ Lady Bird Lake 🌊 – Rent a paddleboard and enjoy stunning views of the Austin skyline! 🏙️ So peaceful and picturesque. 4⃣️ Lake Travis 🌅 – Just 30 mins from downtown! Famous for epic sunsets, boat rentals, and zip-lining adventures. 5⃣️ San Marcos River 🛟 – Went tubing with Lions Club Rental – so relaxing! You float on a “tube with a bottom” and end with two fun mini water slides. 💦 6⃣️ Pedernales Falls State Park 🥾 – ~1 hour from downtown. The waterfall was dry (summer vibes 😂), but great hiking trails with nice views! 7⃣️ The Continental Club 🎵 – A must for live music! Weekend cover: $10–15 (cash). Even if you don’t know the songs, the vibe makes you want to dance! 8⃣️ Peter Pan Mini Golf ⛳️ – Fun nighttime activity! Choose between 18 or 36 holes with cute cartoon themes. Bring your own beer! 🍺 9⃣️ Extra spots if time allows: – The historic Driskill Hotel – Museum of Ice Cream for sweet pics 🍦 【FOOD】 1⃣️ Otoko 🍣 – Tried their $250/person kaiseki. Good but overpriced – $800 for two? 💸 Cocktails at Watertrade were delicious though! 2⃣️ Soto 🍚 – Consistently great Japanese food. Must-order: Truffle Risotto! 3⃣️ Odd Duck 🦆 – Farm-to-table New American spot. Every dish was a win! Their sister restaurant Barley Swine is also amazing. 4⃣️ Peacock 🥘 – Trendy Mediterranean spot (hyped on xhs), but not mind-blowing. Similar vibe to Aba. 5⃣️ Fukumoto 🍢 – Japanese skewers – decent but limited options. 6⃣️ Chicha San Chen 🧋 – Popular bubble tea spot. Recommend ordering with no sugar! #Austin #AustinFood #AustinTravelGuide