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Austin TX Cheap and Free Things to Do and Attractions

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McKinney Falls State Park

McKinney Falls State Park (MFSP) is a secret getaway retreat. It is booked solid on holidays and weekends during holidays so call to make sure you can get a campsite. If you live nearby, just go there to get a break from a hectic day at work. It i... more on TripAdvisor

Went canoeing and swimming at Mckinney was just beautiful..........hiked and explored...very... more on TripAdvisor

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Barton Springs Pool

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86+ reviews
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Frommers		1+ reviews
Yelp		40+ reviews
Yahoo! Travel		45+ reviews

There can't be a more beautiful swimming pool in the world. The only negative... more on Yahoo! Travel

The only thing holding this back from 5 stars unfortunately has nothing to do... more on Yelp

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Austin Children's Museum

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2+ reviews
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restrooms, wheelchair accessible

ADMISSION: adults $5.5 children $5.5

This hands on museum is fun for all ages. Train section, aquatic area, three story... more on OpenList.com

If you are looking for a place this summer to get out of the hot... more on OpenList.com

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Barton Springs Pool

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77+ reviews
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77+ reviews

the hole! come take a dip... more on Yelp

There really is nothing like night swimming (FREE from 9-10 PM in the summer)... more on Yelp

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Texas Memorial Museum

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6+ reviews
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Yelp		4+ reviews
Frommers		1+ reviews
Yahoo! Travel		1+ reviews

ADMISSION: FREE admission -- Monday - Friday 9am-5pm ...

The name is misleading; it makes me think of dull historical... more on Yahoo! Travel

This museum, opened in 1936 to guard the natural and cultural treasures of... more on OpenList.com

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Zilker Botanical Garden

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35+ reviews
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Yelp		15+ reviews
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Yahoo! Travel		19+ reviews

ADMISSION: Free

I lived in Austin 3 years before I discovered this garden. You might drive right by it on... more on Yahoo! Travel

I don't care so much how this garden compares to others - Texas is not the most... more on Yelp

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Mc Kinney Falls State Park

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6+ reviews
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6+ reviews

Ok, so the falls aren't falling from great heights, but they are really pretty and... more on Yelp

It may not be the most fantastic of all parks, but it's pretty amazing how much it is possible... more on Yelp

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Bats Underneath Congress Bridge

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87+ reviews
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Yelp		57+ reviews
Yahoo! Travel		30+ reviews

Austin was wonderful. People friendly and atmosphere pleasant. Loved... more on Yahoo! Travel

A distinctive feature of Austin, for sure. But I'd be hesitant about taking... more on Yelp

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Mount Bonnell

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65+ reviews
from 3 sources

Frommers		1+ reviews
Yelp		34+ reviews
Yahoo! Travel		30+ reviews

ADMISSION: Free

Mount Bonnell was simply beautiful. My friends and I had heard of this place and were taken in by the idea of viewing the city from the hill tops. We went to austin as the sun started to set so that we could be there at night in order to look at ... more on Yahoo! Travel

I have been to Mt. Bonnell 3 or 4 times and I have to be honest.. It is pretty... more on Yelp