Create memories at the Texas Performing Arts, where each diverse season of music, theater, dance, and conversation, has connected people to the community of performing arts. Since then, a wide selection of talented performers from around the world has graced the stage, including Ella Fitzgerald, Robin Williams, Jay Leno, Jerry Seinfeld, and the Royal Ballet of London.
Escape the hustle and bustle of Austin for a fun-filled trip with Austin Detours, where they create fun, unforgettable experiences led by big-personality, local-expert hosts that are local musicians, comedians, actors, and other talented locals. Soak up the local culture as your designated guide escorts you through different tours, such as the Half-Day Hill Country Brewery & Distillery, Breakfast Taco Tour, BBQ & Wine Shuttle, and the Austin Live Music Crawl.
Are you ready for heart-pumping and high-energy entertainment? Then head to Pete's Dueling Piano Bar, the quintessential sing-along, clap-along, drink-along, have-one-helluva-good-time-along bar. From the moment you step into Pete's, you will immediately be taking in 100% pure entertainment, where you can make new friends, and new memories and have a new favorite place to be. Their piano players are all family, and they continuously train new, energetic talent that exudes incredible energy and creativity, making sure their show is the best.
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.