Explore the "jewel in the heart of Austin," also known as the Zilker Botanical Garden. The garden was established in 1995 and sprawls through 31 acres of downtown Austin, offering a sweet escape from city streets and greeting more than 400,000 visitors annually. Themes among the gardens are as varied as nature itself. There's a Japanese garden and koi pond, a rose garden, an herb garden, a butterfly trail and garden, and a cactus garden among the selections to tour. Another unique feature is the Hartman Prehistoric Garden, which recreates the habitat of local dinosaurs. Visitors can tour the gardens for free and take home a Texas succulent or majestic orchid among the many offerings.
Encounter old friends and new friends, and experience the true essence of Austin at FRIENDS, where they are a part of what makes Austin the live music capital of the world. Filled with live music, spirits, and food, FRIENDS has become a favorite spot for locals, SXSW, ACL, F1, and convention center visitors.
Fall in love with the sensation and freedom that comes with floating in the air at iFLY’s Indoor Skydiving, where you can become a part of something bigger than yourself. Feel the exhilaration of skydiving without having to jump out of an airplane. As the most exciting and fastest-growing sport in the world, indoor body flight is not only safe for kids but challenging for adults, exciting for teens, and realistic for skydivers, all in the safety of a controlled environment. Make your dream of flight a reality today.
Austin Ghost Tours has been researching and investigating Austin’s haunted history for over 25 years. Their stories are original, backed by research, and are often based on personal experience and first-hand accounts. At Austin Haunted Walking Tour, you'll learn the history behind the ghosts residing in downtown Austin’s most haunted locations, including The Driskill Hotel. At Pioneer Farms Investigation, you'll discover a nighttime haunted history walk into the many haunted buildings built in the 1800s. At San Marcos Ghost Tour, you'll discover the fascinating history and hauntings on the Square in downtown San Marcos.