Mexic-Arte Museum

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.

Hyde Park Theatre is a critically acclaimed theater and production group in Austin, winning rave reviews from theater-goers and critics alike. The theater presents alternative productions and mines talent primarily from the Southwest while showcasing nationally acclaimed playwrights. Performances also include classical alternative-theater productions that are still relevant today.

Take a dip into the Barton Springs pool, which measures three acres in size, and is fed from underground springs with an average temperature of 68-70 degrees, ideal for year-round swimming. Over the years, people from all walks of life, from legislators to free-spirited have been drawn to this fantastic pool where even Robert Redford learned to swim at five years old. Today, Barton Springs still attracts a diverse crowd of people and has seen record-setting numbers of visitors nearing 800,000 in recent years.