Things to Do in Austin, TX
Visting Austin for the South by Southwest Festival on March 9-18, 2007? Between the shows and the screenings, take a field trip to one of our favorite spots.
Austin Flea Market
Austin hosts the largest flea market in Central Texas. Covering over 130 acres, this popular weekend spot features over 500 covered spaces filled with antiques, vintage clothing, toys and even fresh herbs and produce. The best part? Live bands in the afternoon!
free
The market is open-air but covered, so you don't have to mess with an umbrella
Over 130 works of art from internationally recognized sculptor Charles Umlauf are featured in this serene, verdant garden, a lovely mixture of art and nature. This expansive property includes a stream, waterfall and lily pond among realistic and abstract sculptures.
$3.50 for adults; $2.50 for seniors; $1 for students
Spend a leisurely spring afternoon on Austin's peaceful Town Lake. Since 1969, Zilker Park Canoe Rentals have been renting watercraft in beautiful Zilker Park. Kayaks are also available. Rent by the hour or choose the all-day rate. Paddles and life jackets are provided.
free
