8 days in Austin Itinerary

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

Change things up with these side-trips from Austin: Fredericksburg (Wildseed Farms, National Museum of the Pacific War, &more) and San Antonio (Tower of the Americas, The Alamo, &more). There's much more to do: identify plant and animal life at Congress Avenue Bridge / Austin Bats, take in nature's colorful creations at Zilker Metropolitan Park, admire the striking features of The Driskill, and get a sense of history and politics at Texas State Capitol.

For more things to do, ratings, photos, and more tourist information, you can read our Austin day trip planning website.

Atlanta to Austin is an approximately 5-hour flight. You can also fly; or drive; or take a bus. The time zone difference when traveling from Atlanta to Austin is minus 1 hour. When traveling from Atlanta in April, plan for somewhat warmer days and about the same nights in Austin: temperatures range from 80°F by day to 59°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Sun) so you can travel back home.