Discover the vibrant spirit of Austin and the scenic beauty of the Texas Hill Country in this ultimate 2-day itinerary. From quirky local attractions and delicious barbecue to refreshing river floats and stunning natural phenomena, this collection offers a diverse taste of Central Texas adventure.
Cosmic Coffee
A garden-like outdoor space with coffee, beer, and food trucks, known for its cool vibe.
Cathedral of Junk
A towering art installation made from over 60 tons of discarded junk, arranged and color-coordinated to create a maze-like structure.
KG Barbecue
A Texas barbecue spot with an Egyptian and Middle Eastern twist, known for its beautifully plated spreads, zatar and pomegranate pork ribs, and brisket rice bowl.
Ladybird Lake
A popular spot for kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, and enjoying the hike and bike trail around the lake with views of downtown Austin.
Barton Springs Pool
A 3-acre pool filled with water from an underground spring, maintained between 68 and 70° year-round, and a popular spot for swimming and diving.
Taqueria de Diez
A taco spot serving al pastor tacos on the trunko with tortillas made from scratch.
Congress Avenue Bridge
Home to the largest urban bat population in North America, where over one and a half million Mexican free-tail bats emerge from under the bridge around sunset.
Nagland's German Bakery
The oldest continually operating bakery in Texas, founded in 1868, known for its German pastries, especially the apple strudel.
Comal River
A popular river for tubing, featuring three shoots (water slides with rapids).
Oro Biano Italian Crearyy
The only water buffalo dairy crearyy in the state of Texas, using milk from their herd to make both cheese and gelato.