Austin Texas Attractions Guide

Your Austin Texas Travel Guide for Fun Things-to-Do!

Austin, Texas, with its pleasant weather and natural beauty, is a great place to take a vacation or hold a business convention, and there is no better place to stay than the North Austin Plaza Hotel & Suites. It is located in the heart of Texas, off I-35, and only a short drive from the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport.

Many come to Austin to enjoy the opportunities for fun in this town which is the Texas State Capital, the Live Music Capital of the World, and home to the University of Texas. There is much to do in Austin, including sight-seeing, live theatre performances, golf, sporting events, and of course, shopping & dining.

Austin Sports Venues

Sports enthusiasts will enjoy watching the top-rated University of Texas Longhorns. National Champions in 2005 in baseball and football, the Longhorns also have teams that compete in a variety of other sports including basketball, soccer, tennis, golf, swimming & diving, track & field events, and volleyball.

Austin Outdoors: Water Sports, Golf, Parks, Trails and Fun!

Austin offers outdoor fun for everyone. A mild climate with lots of sunshine makes Austin the perfect place to enjoy the great outdoors. There are many parks and trails, where people can ride bikes or horses, walk, hike, jog, or camp. The North Austin Plaza Hotel & Suites is located a short drive away from many of these locations. There are also many golf courses, and Lake Travis to the west of Austin is a great place for boating, fishing, and water sports.

Austin Arts & Culture

Austin Texas is known as “the live music capital of the world” and has more music venues per capita than any other city in the United States. In addition, there are several locations for viewing ballet, live theatre, and live comedy performances, as well as museums that feature exhibits of art from various cultures.

Austin Museums and Historical Attractions

Austin is home to the beautiful Texas State Capitol and the Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum, both of which are rich in Texas history. The State Capitol is the largest state capitol building in the nation, and one of the most beautiful. The Bob Bullock Texs State History Museum has three stories of exhibits which help Texas history to come alive for those visiting, plus Austin's only IMAX theater is located here.

Enjoy Austin Shopping

Austin, Texas has several large malls and shopping centers, as well as a few special shopping districts where you can find many unique shops. Highland Mall and the Capital Plaza Shopping Center are two great shopping locations and are located less than two miles from the North Austin Plaza Hotel. South Congress Avenue is another popular shopping district, with many funky shops, both new and retro in style.

Annual Austin Cultural Events & Fairs

Numerous events take place in Austin each month, including major musical events and art festivals, events celebrating various cultures and cuisines, annual sporting events like the Kinko's Classic of Austin Golf Tournament, and events that highlight a variety of unique interests, like railroading, yoga, and bats. There is something for people of all interests here in Austin, and many are located only a short drive from the Austin Plaza Hotel & Suites.

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