7 days in Austin Itinerary

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

Museum-lovers will appreciate The Alamo and Bullock Texas State History Museum. National Museum of the Pacific War and LBJ Presidential Library are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Explore Austin's surroundings by going to San Antonio (McNay Art Museum, San Antonio Missions National Historical Park, & more) and Fischer & Wieser's Das Peach Haus (in Fredericksburg). There's still lots to do: snap pictures at Congress Avenue Bridge / Austin Bats, take in the natural beauty of Barton Springs Pool, pause for some photo ops at Stevie Ray Vaughan Statue, and explore the landscape on two wheels at Barton Creek Greenbelt.

To see more things to do, traveler tips, other places to visit, and tourist information, read Austin trip website .

In August, plan for daily highs up to 98°F, and evening lows to 75°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Fri) to allow time to travel back home.