Visit Austin, Texas, U.S.A.: Things to do in Austin – The Bat City

August 15, 2016

Visit Austin, Texas, U.S.A.: Things to do in Austin – The Bat City


Visit Austin – Top 10 Things which can be done in Austin. What you can visit in Austin – Most visited touristic attractions of Austin

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01. Zilker Botanical Garden
A botanical garden of varied topography located on the south bank of the Colorado River. Features several independently maintained gardens: City of Austin’s Green Garden, Cactus and Succulent Garden, Hartman Prehistoric Garden, Herb and Fragrance Garden, and others.

02. McKinney Falls State Park
A state park located at the southeastern edge of the city around the confluence of Onion and Williamson Creeks. The park includes several designated hiking trails. The namesake features of the park are the scenic upper and lower falls along Onion Creek.

03. Umlauf Sculpture Garden and Museum
A museum and outdoor sculpture garden centered on the artistic works of American sculptor Charles Umlauf. In 1985, Charles and Angeline Umlauf donated their home, studio, and 168 Umlauf sculptures to the City of Austin.

04. Austin Zoo
A non-profit rescue zoo and animal sanctuary. Has over 300 animals from over 100 different species, including African Lions, Bengal tigers, cougars, jaguars, three species of monkeys, black bears, ring-tailed lemurs, and porcupines.

05. Zilker Park
A recreational area in the heart of south Austin. Covers over 350 acres. Serves as a hub for many recreational activities and the hike and bike trail around Lady Bird Lake. Developed into the park during the Great Depression in the 1930s.

06. Austin Aquarium
An aquarium. Opened to the public December 12, 2013. As of June 2013, the Austin Aquarium had filed for a permit to open the 22,000 square feet (2,000 m2) facility. Has more than 8000 animals.

07. Mexic-Arte Museum
A fine arts museum. Founded in 1983. One of a handful of museums in the U.S. devoted to the promotion and presentation of Mexican and Mexican-American art and culture.

08. St. Mary’s Cathedral
A cathedral parish of the Catholic Diocese of Austin. The origins date back to the 1850s. In 1948, was remodeled: many of its neo-Gothic decorations were removed, the altars and altar rail were replaced with marble and the baldachino with its cactus and bluebonnets.

09. Wild Basin Wilderness Preserve
A wild preserve. Consists of 227 acres (919,000 m2) of wood. Was founded in 1974. Maintains 2.5 miles (4 km) of hiking trails. he entrance to the preserve is a mile north of Bee Caves Road along the east side of Loop 360.

10. Bullock Texas State History Museum
A history museum. Its stated mission is to tell “the Story of Texas.” Has three floors of interactive exhibits; the first floor theme is “land,” the second floor theme “identity,” and the third floor theme “opportunity.”

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