Austin Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in and county seat of Travis County, Texas, United States, that is also the capital of the State of Texas
About Austin
Austin weather is generally nice most of the year; activities are generally not limited by season. However, as Austin lies within Central Texas, be prepared to deal with thelong, hot summersif you are visiting between May and September. It is not uncommon for daily high temperatures to be between 90 and 100 °F (32-38 °C) during this time — in fact, a day in the 80s is rare, and several days may even reach triple digits (90 days in 2011). If you are here when the weather is like this, dress accordingly, drink plenty of water, and do not plan on staying outside for long (nearly all indoor places are air-conditioned) — unless you're taking the opportunity to take a dip in Barton Springs Pool or any of the other swimming holes in the area. This is especially true if the heat index is around 10
Top Attractions in Austin
Explore the best things to see and do in Austin:
- ★ABC Kite Festival
- ★Access ATX Tours
- ★All Genders, Lifestyles, and Identities Film Festival
- ★Antone's
- ★Austin Asian American Film Festival
- ★Austin Bamboo Festival
- ★Austin Bicycle Film Festival
- ★Austin Chocolate Festival
Austin Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 14 sections including: