13 days in Austin Itinerary

Despite its laid-back college vibe, Austin is an influential center for politics, technology, film, and music.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Austin: San Antonio (Natural Bridge Caverns, Friedrich Wilderness Park, &more), Garrison Brothers Distillery (in Hye) and New Braunfels (Barn Pottery & Schlitterbahn Waterpark New Braunfels). The adventure continues: identify plant and animal life at Congress Avenue Bridge / Austin Bats, get your game on at The Escape Game Austin, see the interesting displays at LBJ Presidential Library, and get engrossed in the history at National Museum of the Pacific War.

For photos, more things to do, ratings, and more tourist information, read Austin day trip planner.

Expect a daytime high around 98°F in August, and nighttime lows around 75°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 12th (Sat) so you can travel back home.