Southern Outdoor Appeal

Gray Line Tours in Austin has been a trusted provider of traveler experiences and sightseeing tours. Their team of tour experts shows you the wonders and adventures you just can’t miss. During your tour, you will discover how the German migration of the 1840s and 1850s influenced the development of this picturesque area. You will hear about the role of the Texas cowboy and the great cattle drives from South Texas to mid-western markets. You'll also learn about the legacies of both LBJ—America’s 36th President—and Lady Bird, his beloved wife. They will then stop and take in the storied musical history of Luckenbach, made world-famous by artists and colorful characters, including Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, Jerry Jeff Walker, Gary P Nunn, and Hondo Crouch.

Check out The Escape Game in Austin, an immersive, story-driven, multi-room adventure that your friends and family can enjoy together. Put your critical thinking caps on, follow clues, and work together as a team to escape before the time is up. Which one of the five themed escape rooms will you choose?

Jam out at the Old Settler's Music Festival, where they bring American roots music lovers together for camping, community, and celebration. Enjoy this signature music festival that features Americana music roots, folk, acoustic, jazz, blues, bluegrass, singer-songwriter, gospel, and country from local favorites and award-winning artists from around the world. Work your way through three campgrounds that provide more than 29 acres of tree-covered parkland for gathering, camping, and late-night jams by the campfire. Eclectic arts and crafts, delectable food, and ice-cold local libations round out the magical experience.

Dedicated in 1971, the Lyndon B. Johnson Library & Museum chronicles the 36th U.S. President's contribution to civil rights and education in photographs, letters, official documents, and exhibits. While many of the documents and letters were written by Johnson himself, others were written by colleagues and friends to describe an engaging man who was an underrated orator and a popular politician, whose seemingly low-key demeanor often overshadowed his many ground-breaking accomplishments in public service.