Sightseeing in Austin - what to see. Complete travel guide
Do you want to travel across the United States but do not know the city to start from? We suggest making your choice in favor of Austin, the capital of Texas. The city got its name to honor Stephen Austin. Nowadays, the city is famous around the world as a musical center that regularly hosts different events. People, who have already visited different cities in the United States, often call Austin the best place to live.
Planning an interesting excursion program in Austin shouldn’t be a problem. The city has architectural monuments of various periods, original museums, as well as spots for fans of … 
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Austin is home to many young people, so it’s not surprising that the city is famous for its variety of entertainment. First of all, it is worth noting the huge number of parks that can … Open
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Consider visiting the stunning Paramount Theater during your stay in Austin. It is situated in the central part of the city. This gorgeous building in Renaissance style is not so old; it was built at the beginning of the 20th century. Despite such a young age, this cultural establishment is very important for the area because the theater hosted many important events in the life of the city. During a visit to the city, you won’t fail to notice perfect acoustic properties of the building. Its architecture attracts all guests of the city with its unusual beauty.
Few tourists go to Austin solely for shopping, but it still remains a very popular pastime for most of them. The city has many large shopping centers where it’s interesting to pick … Open
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The Texas State Capitol in Austin is another important landmark that tourists shouldn’t forget to visit. In 1888, the beautiful building with Renaissance style elements was like a giant between other significantly lower constructions. When looking at the Capital’s façade, visitors may notice round-shaped arches and perfect symmetry. Red granite covers the building from the outside. The Texas State Capitol has a height of 95 meters.
There are many great cities to visit with kids in Texas, and Austin is certainly one of the best. Here, you can find a zoo, an aquarium, colorful amusement parks, as well as many other … Open
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The capital city has its own international airport situated approximately 10 kilometers from the central part of Austin. Many international air carriers have direct flights to this city in Texas. However, travelers from certain cities still need to make a change. By train, it is possible to get to the city from Chicago. If you enjoy traveling by bus, consider buying tickets to comfortable intercity buses. Austin has a bus connection with San Antonio, Dallas, Huston, other cities, and Mexico. 
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City tours, excursions and tickets in Austin and surroundings
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Map of all shopping areas
Shopping streets in Austin
♥ Shopping area ' Rainey Street' Austin, 1.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Shopping area ' Sixth Street' Austin, 1.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Shopping area ' South Congress' Austin, 3.4 km from the center. On the map
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Map of all parks
National and city parks around Austin
♥ Wilderness Park 'Barton Creek' , 6.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Recreation Area 'Little Bend' , 8.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Nature Park 'Bear Creek' , 17.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ County Park 'Lakeland' , 19.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Nature Park 'McKinney Roughs' , 30.6 km from the center. On the map
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Map of all art museums
Art galleries in Austin and around
♥ Art museum 'Austin Museum of Art' Austin, 0.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Blanton Museum of Art' Austin, 1.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Harry Ransom Center' Austin, 1.9 km from the center. On the map
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Sights around Austin from our guide 'Extreme places on Earth'
Hamilton Pool Preserve
From the series “Top 15 Most Fantastic Creations of Nature”
Check on the map: Distance from Austin center - 38 km.
While the access to the pool was open, the quality of water became much worse. Experts believe that over the years, the water will be cleansed by natural means, but an access to the lake must be closed. Despite the fact that you can’t swim in a unique natural pool today, guided tours are still held there. Hamilton Pool Preserve can be visited by anyone. …
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