Austin, United States

Things to do in Austin

Barbecue, bats and the greenbelt

Austin's activity list runs on food and water: barbecue crawls to the pits that sell out by noon, Lady Bird Lake kayaking under the Congress Avenue bat colony, live music walks on Rainey and Red River, and Hill Country wine and distillery runs. We weight timing detail in the ranking, because a barbecue tour that arrives after the brisket is gone is a different product entirely.

Ranked activities
120
In the 90+ Club
0
Best time to visit
March to May and October to November, avoiding the triple-digit summer.

Most Popular in Austin

The experiences travellers book most right now.

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Last Minute in Austin

Confirmed availability today or tomorrow.

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Family Friendly in Austin

Works with children in tow, by age policy and pacing.

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Food & Drink in Austin

Food tours, tastings, markets and dinner experiences.

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Culture & History in Austin

Museums, landmarks and stories behind the streets.

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Outdoors in Austin

Fresh air, water, trails and skyline views.

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Nightlife in Austin

After dark: bars, shows and evening cruises.

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Planning questions about Austin

What is the highest-ranked activity in Austin?
Best of Austin Small-Group Driving Tour with Local Guide, with an Outty Ranking of 83.
When should I visit Austin?
March to May and October to November, avoiding the triple-digit summer.
Can I book something for today?
120 of the 120 experiences we rank in Austin currently show same-day availability.