Austin TX Cheap and Free Things To Do and Attractions

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AMcKinney 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 th... more on Tripadvisor
  • Went canoeing and swimming at Mckinney was just beautiful..........hiked and explored...very ... more on Tripadvisor
McKinney Falls State Park
5808 McKinney Falls Parkway
Austin, TX 78744

BBarton Springs Pool

Average Rating
5.0
86+ reviews
from 3 sources
Yelp
5.0
40+ reviews
Frommers
2.0
1+ reviews
Yahoo! Travel
5.0
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.com
Barton Springs Pool
Barton Springs Pool
2201 Barton Springs Road
Austin, TX 78746-5736

Estimated Price: From $1

CAustin Children's Museum

Average Rating
3.5
2+ reviews
from 2 sources
Frommers
1.0
1+ reviews
Yahoo! Travel
5.0
1+ reviews
  • Highlights: restrooms, wheelchair accessible more
  • When we first moved to Austin, I took my small children 7 and 5 and they loved it! There is so much to ... more on Yahoo! Travel
  • This hands on museum is fun for all ages. Train section, aquatic area, three story ... more on gusto.com
Austin Children's Museum
Austin Children's Museum
201 Colorado St
Austin, TX 78701-3922

Estimated Price: From $4

DBarton Springs Pool

Average Rating
4.5
77+ reviews
from 1 sources
Yelp
4.5
77+ reviews
  • don't drink the water in the pool.. b/c I peed ... more on yelp.com
  • Oh yes. The best thing in the world is lounging ... more on yelp.com
Barton Springs Pool
Barton Springs Pool
2101 Barton Springs Road
Austin,TX,78704

ETexas Memorial Museum

Average Rating
4.0
6+ reviews
from 3 sources
Yelp
4.5
4+ reviews
Frommers
0.0
1+ reviews
Yahoo! Travel
5.0
1+ reviews
  • This small museum is located on the UT campus, and is easy to get to. Consisting ... more on yelp.com
  • Barron F.'s thorough review is accurate. The Texas Memorial Museum had lots of ... more on yelp.com
Texas Memorial Museum
2400 Trinity St
Austin, TX 78705-5730

FZilker Botanical Garden

Average Rating
4.5
35+ reviews
from 3 sources
Frommers
1.0
1+ reviews
Yahoo! Travel
5.0
19+ reviews
Yelp
4.0
15+ reviews
  • Overview Dogs on leash are allowed at this botanical garden. The 31 acre garden is on the south bank of the Colorado River, close to downtown Austin. Enjoy garden themes ... more on Dogfriendly.com
  • Overview Dogs on leash are allowed at this botanical garden. The 31 acre garden is on the south bank of the Colorado River, close to downtown Austin. Enjoy garden themes ... more on Dogfriendly
Zilker Botanical Garden
Zilker Botanical Garden
2220 Barton Springs Rd
Austin, TX 78746-5737

GMc Kinney Falls State Park

Average Rating
4.0
6+ reviews
from 1 sources
Yelp
4.0
6+ reviews
  • Ok, so the falls aren't falling from great heights, but they are really pretty and ... more on yelp.com
  • It may not be the most fantastic of all parks, but it's pretty amazing how much it is possible ... more on yelp.com
Mc Kinney Falls State Park
5808 McKinney Falls Pkwy
Austin, 78744

HBats Underneath Congress Bridge

Average Rating
4.5
87+ reviews
from 2 sources
Yahoo! Travel
5.0
30+ reviews
Yelp
4.0
57+ reviews
  • Austin was wonderful. People friendly and atmosphere pleasant. Loved ... more on Yahoo! Travel
  • A distinctive feature of Austin, for sure. ... more on yelp.com
Bats Underneath Congress Bridge
Bats Underneath Congress Bridge
100 Congress Ave
Austin, TX 78701-4072

IMount Bonnell

Average Rating
4.5
65+ reviews
from 3 sources
Yelp
3.5
34+ reviews
Yahoo! Travel
5.0
30+ reviews
Frommers
1.0
1+ reviews
  • 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 th... 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.com
Mount Bonnell
Mount Bonnell
3800 Mount Bonnell Road
Austin, TX 78702

JTown Lake Metropolitan Parks

Average Rating
4.5
41+ reviews
from 1 sources
Yelp
4.5
41+ reviews
  • Having Lady Bird Lake is one of the many special features of living in Austin. ... more on yelp.com
  • A very, very popular walk (even when I went on a Tuesday afternoon). There are lots ... more on yelp.com