Dog District

Are you brave enough to try out your comedic talent in front of an audience? Then try out your humorous material at the Velveeta Room, where you'll be in an intimate, laugh-filled room where local and touring comics can let their hair down on and off stage. Best of all, this club is run by and built for comics, so enjoy your night with a slew of cheesy jokes from amateurs and professionals featuring live, uncensored comedy.

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.

The Millennium Youth Entertainment Complex hosts thousands of patrons in community activities, fellowship, and commercial events. The venue routinely serves as a mega-voting site for civic engagement, a resource distribution hub during a weather crisis, and a meeting location for neighborhood planning and town halls. They also offer 16 bowling lanes, roller skating, a professional-grade basketball court, a video arcade, a movie theater, and a food court.

Experience the wonder of downtown Austin on foot with Walking Tours of Austin, where the guides are expert storytellers who are personable, approachable, and, well, just plain fun. Step back in time and join the exceptional Murder Walk, where true crime uncovers exact crime locations, details, and the fascinating theories surrounding the year that changed Austin forever. Are you drawn to macabre? Choose the hauntingly good Ghost Walk Tour and enjoy tales of murder, mystery, unrequited love, and ghosts. Ready for your Morning Walk Tour? Picture a mid-morning stroll through streets, alleyways, and iconic historical landmarks as you sip on a good cup of coffee,  as your guide gives the inside scoop on the best places to eat, drink, listen to live music, and explore the city.