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Austin, Texas

S. state of Texas.

Type CityPopulation 961,855Metro Area Population 2,550,000

Why go

  • Capital city of Texas, United States.
  • 1 curated must-see attraction on record, including Texas Capitol.
  • 3 recommended spots to eat and drink.
  • Served by Austin–Bergstrom International Airport (AUS).

History

Austin is the capital city of the U.S. state of Texas. With a population of 961,855 at the 2020 census, it is the 12th-most populous city in the U.S., fifth-most populous city in Texas, and second-most populous U.S. state capital, while the Austin metro area with an estimated 2.55 million residents is the 25th-largest metropolitan area in the nation. Austin is the county seat and most populous city of Travis County, with portions extending into Hays and Williamson counties. Incorporated on December 27, 1839, it has been one of the fastest-growing large cities in the United States since 2010.

Must-see attractions

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rz6fq0_QsbY · 1100 Congress Ave., Austin, TX 78701 · tspb.texas.gov
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Where to stay

110 E 2nd St, Austin, TX 78701 · marriott.com
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112 Academy Dr, Austin, TX 78704 · hyatt.com
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98 San Jacinto Blvd, Austin, TX 78701 · fourseasons.com
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101 Red River St, Austin, TX 78701 · fairmont.com
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200 Lavaca St, Austin, TX 78701 · marriott.com
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605 Davis St, Austin, TX 78701 · hotelvanzandt.com
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1211 W Riverside Dr, Austin, TX 78704 · thelorenhotels.com
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701 N Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78701 · sonesta.com
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1108 E 6th St, Austin, TX 78702 · eastaustinhotel.com
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810 Red River St, Austin, TX 78701 · ihg.com
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20 N Interstate Hwy 35, Austin, TX 78701 · ihg.com
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111 E Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX 78701 · thelinehotel.com
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1900 Rio Grande St, Austin, TX 78705 · hotelella.com
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400 Josephine St, Austin, TX 78704 · hyatt.com
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604 Brazos St, Austin, TX 78701 · hyatt.com
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701 E 11th St, Austin, TX 78701 · marriott.com
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208 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78704 · hyatt.com
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1825 McBee St, Austin, TX 78723 · originhotel.com
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6000 US-290, Austin, TX 78735 · marriott.com
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721 N Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78701 · hyatt.com
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604 W 6th St, Austin, TX 78701 · hilton.com
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1201 N Interstate Hwy 35, Austin, TX 78702 · wyndhamhotels.com
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8212 Barton Club Dr, Austin, TX 78735 · omnihotels.com
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506 San Jacinto Blvd, Austin, TX 78701 · hyatt.com
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1617 N Interstate Hwy 35, Austin, TX 78702 · hilton.com
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78 East Ave, Austin, TX 78701 · hilton.com
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617 Colorado St, Austin, TX 78701 · marriott.com
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221 Park Ln, Austin, TX 78704 · parklaneguesthouse.com
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Eat & drink

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Bar — 7010 Easy Wind Drive, Austin, TX 78752
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Restaurants & places to go

bbq restaurants, brisket, brisquet · . Curbside only - we take extra precautions to protect you and our staff from corona virus · franklinbbq.com
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. Dine-in & Curbside Weekdays 12-10p & Weekend Brunch 10a ~ Bar open til 11p on Saturday ~ Happy Hour 4-6p ~ Sunday Pub Night ~ After Dinner Specials · junesallday.com
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Brazilian steakhouses, Brazilian steak restaurants · 309 E. 3rd Street, Austin, TX 78701 · fogodechao.com
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Italian restaurants · 258 W. 2nd Street Austin, TX 78701 · tavernabylombardi.com
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comedy clubs, comedies, comedys · blcomedy.com
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steakhouses, steak restaurants, hamburgers, seafood restaurants · boasteak.com
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steak food trucks · 1209 E 6th Street, Austin, Texas, 78702 · botecoatx.com
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Rodizio on wheels, steak food trucks, picanha sandwiches, steak sandwiches · espadasdebrazil.com
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stripclubs, strip clubs, strippers, gentlemens clubs, gentlemans clubs · redroseaustin.com
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BBQ restaurants, barbecue restaurants · saltlickbbq.com
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. 1133 E. 11th Street Buffalo, NY -> Austin, TX. Open 12pm - 2am Daily. The Anytime Bar · nickelcitybar.com
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Brazilian steakhouses · estancia.com
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comedy clubs, standup comedians, standup comics · 11506 Century Oaks Terrace, Bldg B Unit 100, Austin TX 78758 · capcitycomedy.com
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BBQ restaurants, barbecue restaurants, live music, comedy clubs · stubbsaustin.com
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Located in the Historic Schneider Brothers Building, Lamberts serves inventive BBQ, modern Texas cooking, carefully prepared cocktails and live music nightly.… · lambertsaustin.com
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Brazilian steakhouses · spbrazilian.com
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. Currently open for delivery and pickup through Assembly Kitchen. · garagetx.com
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Airports

Austin–Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) 7.6 mi to the centre
3600 Presidential Blvd, Austin, TX 78719 — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 19 airlines (Southwest Airlines, AirTran Airways, American Airlines, United Airlines…) · direct flights to 42 destinations incl. Atlanta, Los Angeles, Denver, London, New York… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 19 airlines, 42 direct destinations

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

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San Marcos Regional Airport 28 mi to the centre
San Marcos, TX, US — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
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Giddings-Lee County Airport 46 mi to the centre
Giddings, TX, US
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Bud Dryden Airport 6.8 mi to the centre
Austin, TX, US
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Hoes Ranch Airport 9.4 mi to the centre
Austin, TX, US
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Regional airports

Further out, but often the cheapest way in — the airports the low-cost carriers use. Each links to its own town's guide for getting from there into the city.

San Antonio International Airport (SAT) 68 mi to the centre
San Antonio, TX, US — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 14 airlines (Southwest Airlines, AirTran Airways, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines…) · direct flights to 35 destinations incl. Atlanta, Mexico City, Phoenix, Chicago, Denver… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Feeder airport · 68 mi from Austin · Southwest Airlines, AirTran Airways, Delta Air Lines · Getting around San Antonio, Texas →
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 14 airlines, 35 direct destinations

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

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Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Austin–Bergstrom International Airport (AUS); 39 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: AUS has direct flights to 42 destinations on 19 airlines (incl. Atlanta, Los Angeles, Denver, London, New York…).

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Austin, Texas. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Local transit

Bus, rail · Austin's buses and the Red Line commuter rail. · Fares: CapMetro app · Airport: Route 20 bus from the airport
Metro · Austin, Texas · Schedules & GTFS data (official feed)

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

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Private aviation

On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.

Semi-private scheduled · Embraer 135 (16 seats) · First-class-only scheduled flights from Van Nuys to Aspen, Sun Valley, Cabo and Europe in summer.
Fractional, jet card · Embraer Phenom 300, Challenger 350 · Fractional and jet card programme centred on the US Midwest and East.
Helicopter, by-the-seat · Helicopters, seaplanes, jets via partners · By-the-seat helicopters Manhattan–JFK/Newark and the Hamptons; jet charter through partners.
Charter, management, FBO · Managed fleet, light to ultra-long-range · Charter, management and FBOs at Van Nuys and Orange County; the original Hollywood jet operator.
Fractional, jet card · Embraer Praetor, Bombardier Challenger & Global, Gulfstream · Fractional ownership and jet cards in North America and Europe.

Tours & experiences

Sightseeing