Explore the city with free, guided walking tours offered by guides who are
experienced and knowledgeable. Available Thu.–Sun. Reservations required at
least 48 hours in advance. 866/GO-AUSTIN. www.austintexas.org/visitors/plan_your_trip.
Congress Avenue and East Sixth Street Tour : This
10-block National Historic Registered District tour weaves through downtown,
revealing the history of Congress Avenue. Continues along the nine-block Sixth
Street district and highlights Victorian architecture dating back to the
mid-1800s. Tours are 9 a.m. Thu.–Sat. at and 2 p.m. Sun.
Bremond Block Tour : Walk through a distinguished
block in downtown Austin. Once considered one of the most eminent neighborhoods
owned by a single family. John Bremond Sr., family patriarch, successfully built
this block with Victorian houses and lush landscapes. Tours depart 11 a.m.
Sat.–Sun.
The Driskill Hotel : Built in 1886 by cattle baron
Col. Jesse L. Driskill. Offers a tour through the beautiful corridors and
spaces. Learn myths, legends and facts about Driskill and his family while
walking through the property. At Sixth and Brazos streets. www.driskillhotel.com/about-texas-hotel.php
Hyde Park Tour : Self-guided tour; Victorian and
bungalow-style homes along tree-shaded streets in this historic neighborhood.
Elisabet Ney built her studio here. Hyde Park is just north of downtown and the
University of Texas, roughly between 38½ and 45th streets.
Texas State Cemetery Tour : Self-guided tour.
Begins in the middle of Road Spur 165, the shortest state highway in Texas.
Seven blocks east of I-35 at East Seventh and Navasota streets.
A step-by-step booklet is available from the Austin Convention and Visitors
Bureau for each of these self-guided tours. Tours free.
512/478-0098.
City: Austin
Region: Hill Country
With so many amazing things to do in Texas, there’s not enough room to feature them all. So check out some popular attractions to see just how much fun your Texas vacation can be.
Palo Duro Canyon State Park
City: Canyon
Region: Panhandle Plains
Lakes near Dallas
City: Dallas
Region: Prairies and Lakes
Lake Conroe Park
City: Conroe
Region: Piney Woods
Galveston Island Beach
City: Galveston
Region: Gulf Coast
Lakes near San Antonio
City: San Antonio
Region: South Texas Plains
Devil’s Backbone
City: Wimberley
Region: Hill Country
Balmorhea State Park
City: Balmorhea
Region: Big Bend Country
