The big city of Austin is the state capital of Texas. The city has earned its title as the ‘Live Music Capital of the World’ due to the music festivals including the Austin City Limits Festival and South by Southwest (SXSW) Festival. Austin acts as a home of over 300 parks which are good for hiking and biking. The town also has a good number of lakes where you can go kayaking, swimming, and boating. You can stay in one of the hotels or spots for glamping in Austin for your accommodation needs. The locals are friendly and will instantly recommend places that you should visit or the things that you should do. Here in Austin, no one is a stranger for long. Visiting soon? Check out the top 10 things that you can do this weekend in Austin, Texas.
1. Austin in a Nutshell Bike Tour (from USD 64.0)
When you are in Austin, you should make sure that you enjoy this two-hour bike tour that goes through Congress Avenue, Zilker Park and the Lady Bird Lake. You will get to see important landmarks such as the Congress Avenue Bridge and Texas State Capitol. The tour starts in Zilker Park where you will meet your guide who will tell you all about the rich history of the city as you ride over the Congress Avenue Bridge into the Congress Avenue. You will also get great photo opportunities throughout the two-hour long bike tour.
Austin Highlights Bike Tour
Duration: 2 hours
2. Amazing scavenger hunt adventure (from USD 44.0)
This urban adventure quest gives you the opportunity to get to know the Austin Trails. In this tour, your smartphone will act as your guide while you solve clues and complete challenges. The scavenger hunt adventure normally begins near the “Bat Bridge” and it will lead you to the shaded paths and trails which are found on the sides of Lady Bird Lake. You will also get to see famous sculptures, hidden art, grand vistas of the Austin skyline and tributes to the cities most famous musicians. This city tour is perfect for visitors who are on a budget.
Austin: Scavenger Hunt by Smartphone
Duration: 3.0 hour
3. The famous ghost and bat segway tour (from USD 69.0)
Grab this opportunity to discover another side of Austin as you enjoy a 2.5-hour Segway trip which features ghosts and bats. This tour is available from March to October. The activity includes a nighttime ride through the town as you visit the town’s haunted hotels, buildings and famous landmarks. Your guide will also make sure that you get the chance to see the most famous bat colony in the world which is a major attraction in this area. Other attraction you will get to see includes the Lady Bird Lake, the 6th Street Entertainment District, the Texas State Capitol Building and Moonlight Towers. While you indulge in these activities, you will also have the opportunity to take photos using these beautiful landmarks as your background.
Austin Famous Ghost and Bat Segway Tour
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
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4. A customized guided tour (from USD 48.0)
Get to know Austin through the eyes of passionate locals who are eager to share with you all the tips and tricks that will help you enjoy your stay. With the help of the locals, you will get the chance to explore where you are staying as you learn about the history of your new neighborhood. You guide will advise you on places where you can eat and buy groceries. During your tour, you will be given the option of taking a public transport or taxi to assist you in exploring the town and when you are done, you will feel confident to walk on the streets alone without the fear of getting lost.
Austin Like a Local: Customized Guided Tour
Duration: 2.0 to 6.0 hour
5. Austin brewery tour (from USD 69.0)
Enjoy a ride in a pedicab as you indulge in a beer tasting event at the craft breweries located in Austin with the help of an informative guide. Your guide will take you to the most famous bars in the area including blue Owl Brewing, Zilker Brewing, and Grain Brewing. During your tour, your guide will also tell you more about Austin’s craft beer scene. Visitors are always allowed to choose from the pay-as-you-go package which does not include beer, or you can take the all-inclusive package which includes the beers at every stop. Normally, pick up is always done from your hotel. It is always advisable to confirm if your hotel is eligible for pick-up, if not eligible, then the tour starts at Lazarus Brewing.
Private Austin Brewery Tour by Pedicab with All-Inclusive Beer Flight Option
Duration: 90 to 120 minutes
6. Three-hour smartphone scavenger hunt (from USD 44.0)
Join this wacky interactive game and experience a tour of the beautiful city of Austin unlike any other in an entirely unusual way. This tour will give you the chance to turn Austin to your own game board as your smartphone functions as your guide throughout the game that will let you see the hidden gems of the city as you learn more about the city’s fascinating history. This amazing three-hour scavenger hunt is perfect for groups who are aiming to make the most out of their time in Austin. Normally, the tour starts in the State’s Capitol as you race with your group through the city’s historic sites, through the 6th Street and down the scenic riverfront giving you the chance to discover various other gems hidden in this vibrant city of Austin.
Downtown Austin Adventure: 3-Hour Smartphone Scavenger Hunt
Duration: 2.5 hour
7. Austin bat watching bike tour (from USD 84.0)
This tour will give you 2.5-hour bike trip chance of exploring the legendary nightlife of Austin by observing the city’s bat colony which is found in the Congress Avenue Bridge. The tour starts as you cycle around Austin’s Lady Bird Lake, heading to the bridge just in time to watch the bats as they take flight looking for their evening food. This is a seasonal tour and it is only done during the summer months. All the necessary requirements including a guide, a torch, and a bike are included in the package
Austin Congress Avenue Bats Bike Tour
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
8. The heist escape room (from USD 37.0)
Located at 405 Red River Street in downtown Austin, The Heist Escape Room is an exciting, interactive adventure that puts you at the center of the action by locking you and your group in a room, and you are given one hour to complete a mission and escape. In order to escape you will need quick thinking, teamwork, sense of urgency and determination. This activity is perfect for everyone including families, friends, thrill seekers and corporate groups. Paid parking space is also available in the Austin Convention Center parking garage.
The Heist Escape Room
Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
9. Cluetivity bar hop in Austin (from USD 44.0)
Austin Cluetivity is different from all other tours because this is the only tour which combines state-of-the-art technology with a mapped scavenger hunt. The tour has fun activities to keep you excited including riddles, puzzles, questions, and mysteries. To solve the mysteries, you will be provided with an iPad which is pre-loaded with the game and everything else you need to solve the mysteries. Each mapped route has a collection of popular destinations including historical locations, coffee shops, scenic areas, shopping districts, and bars. The bars that you will come across during this activity include the famous Russian House and Coyote Ugly. At the end of the tour, the team with the most points wins.
Cluetivity Bar Hop in Austin
Duration: 2 hours
10. A 2-hour fly-casting lesson (from USD 100.0)
This is a 2-hour fly-casting lesson whereby your instructor will share the basics of the sport of fly fishing by teaching you the three basic casting techniques. With the help of your instructor, you will be able to build a solid foundation by practicing overhand, sidearm and roll casts. If the method used during the practice is followed successfully, every student would register success. As you wrap up the lessons you will be allowed to ask any related questions as you receive quality feedback from your instructor as a quick review of all the topics covered. A local hotel pickup and drop-off are also included in the package.
Private Lesson: 2-Hour Fly-Casting Lesson
Duration: 2 hours
Creative things to do in Austin
If you happen to be in Austin and you have nothing on your schedule, you can always enjoy one of these activities which are readily available at all times.
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