| Best Places to see in Austin for a two day trip | ||||
| Destination | Address/Phone | Hours of Operation (Weekends) | Entry Fee | Activities / Description / Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Bonnell | 3800 Mt Bonnell Rd, Austin, TX 78731 (512) 974-6700 |
5:00 am – 10:00 pm | Free | Watching sunrise/sunset, Walking |
| Texas State Capitol | 1100 Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78701 (512) 463-0063 |
7:00 am - 10:00 pm | Free | One of the tallest state capitol buildings in United States (6th tallest). It is a granite & marble structure which has a unique rotunda & dome as well as House & Senate chambers. |
| Kayaking at Congress Avenue Kayaks (in Downtown, Austin) | 74 Trinity St, Austin, TX 78701 (512) 809-8916 |
9:00 am - 7:00 pm (entry closed at 05:30 pm) | 10$ per person; 15$ per 2 person | Paid parking can be very costly. Try to find street parking. |
| Ann W. Richards Congress Avenue Bridge Bats | 305 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704 (512) 327-9721 |
Closed; 9:00 am - 5:00 pm on Weekdays | Free | Shelters the largest urban bat colony in North America. Between 750,000 and 1.5 million bats fly out near dusk. Best viewing dates: April-Oct. |
| Barton Springs Pool | 2201 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78746 (512) 476-9044 |
5:00 am – 10:00 pm | 4$ for Adults | Spring-fed pool. Great place to visit to beat Summer Heat |
| Lake Travis Zipline Adventures | 14529 Pocohontas Trail, Volente, TX 78641 (512) 614-1996 |
8:00 am – 8:00 pm | 104$ per person for 3 hours | Reservation recommended. One of the longest zipline in Texas at 2000 feet. |
| Hamilton Pool Preserve | 24300 Hamilton Pool Rd, Dripping Springs, TX 78620 (512) 264-2740 |
9:00 am – 6:00 pm | $15 per vehicle | One of the must watch places |
| Jacob's Well Natural Area | 1699 Mt Sharp Rd, Wimberley, TX 78676 (512) 847-2140 |
10:00 am – 8:00 pm | 9$ for Adults | A popular swimming spot, this creek features an artesian spring & underwater caves. Recommended only when you have sufficient time left in your trip. |
