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Austin, and the surrounding area, is full of places to explore. Each fall, Austin is host to a celebration of music and art called the Austin City Limits Music Festival, which is based on Austin City Limits, the longest-running concert music program on American television. Other free cultural attractions in Austin, Texas include the Henry Museum (a site dedicated to the literary giant) and the Mexic-Arte Museum , which is free every Sunday and for the entire month of December.

Visit Zilker Park once and you'll see why it's kind of a big deal in Austin. One thing that there is no shortage of in Austin (other than food) is live music. The Texas Hill Country is home to numerous spring-fed pools, but it's hard to find one as convenient as Barton Springs Situated within Zilker Park, the three-acre pool is an exceedingly popular place to cool off in the summer.

Many Austin visitors make the short hike to its 780-foot (238-meter) summit, which provides beautiful views of the area and is one of the most fun things to do in the city. In the southeastern corner of Austin, these spectacular waterfalls provide a perfect place to get away from the city and explore some of the most picturesque scenery in Texas.

Enjoy Texas history at several museums that instruct and educate visitors on everything from early Native American life to cowboys and ranchers. Austin's museums, natural wonders and excellent city parks offer family-friendly entertainment. Located just next to the W Austin Hotel & Residences, Austin City Limits Live at the Moody Theater is Austin's best known and most popular venue for live performances, with almost 100 concerts per year and a large number of special events.

Every Thursday you can get in for free and chase off the rainy afternoon blues with some of the most exceptional art in Austin. One of the most visited attractions in Austin, the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum boasts more than 45 million pages of historical documents and papers from President LBJ's lengthy career.

But rest assured you'll be able to find something to do any day of the week in Downtown Austin. Barton Springs is a natural spring for the public to sunbathe around, kayak, and swim in. Or sunbathe on your kayak as Texas Visitor Welcome I saw some girls do. Located in Zilker Park, there are two options for the pool.

Motorized boats are prohibited, however on the north shore, the Texas Rowing Center provides kayak and canoe rentals and lessons, and on the lake's south shore in Zilker Park, the Rowing Dock offers rentals and instruction for paddle-boards, kayaks, and paddle-boats.