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Things to see in Austin, Texas (United States): 34 places and when to go
Austin, Texas is a major city in United States with around 1,161,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 34 places in and around it, mainly Food and drink (25), Museums and art (3), Temples (2). The best known are Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum, Blanton Museum of Art and Cathedral of Saint Mary. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 13 h 56 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 03. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United States · 30.2689, -97.7447
- Population
- About 1,161,000
- Places
- 34 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Food and drink (25) · Museums and art (3) · Temples (2) · Nature (2) · History (1) · Mountains (1)
- Best time
- March to October.
- Also possible
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- ORD Chicago, 1,575 km as the crow flies
What to see in Austin, Texas
The places in and around Austin, Texas, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and MuseumPresidential library and museum for U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson in Austin, Texas2.4 km
- Blanton Museum of ArtArt museum in Austin, Texas1.5 km
- Cathedral of Saint MaryChurch in Texas, United States514 m
- Harry Ransom CenterArchive, library, and museum at the University of Texas at Austin1.8 km
- Islamic Center of Greater AustinMosque in Austin, Texas, United States6.5 km
- Mount BonnellMountain in United States of America6.4 km
- French Legation, TexasHistoric place in Austin, Travis County, Texas1.2 km
- KXAN-TVNBC television affiliate in Austin, Texas, United States8.2 km
- 512 Brewing CompanyBrewery5.7 km
- Austin Beer Garden BrewingBrewery3.5 km
- Austin BeerworksBrewery12 km
- Barton Springs BathhouseHot spring bath2.6 km
- Blue Owl BrewingBrewery3.1 km
- Central District BrewingBrewery807 m
- Central Machine Works BreweryBrewery4.6 km
- Circle Brewing Company FarmBrewery38 km
- Elgin MeaderyWinery37 km
- Fierce Whiskers DistilleryDistillery7.3 km
- Handsome Dan’sBrewery4.7 km
- Hold Out BrewingBrewery1.4 km
- Hops and Grain BrewingBrewery3.4 km
- Independence Brewing Co.Brewery6.5 km
- Last Stand Brewing CompanyBrewery10 km
- Lazarus BrewingBrewery2.3 km
And the other 10, by what you come to do:
When to go to Austin, Texas
The best time to visit Austin, Texas is March to October; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible10:15
- FebPossible10:57
- MarBest time11:47
- AprBest time12:44
- MayBest time13:32
- JunBest time13:56
- JulBest time13:46
- AugBest time13:06
- SepBest time12:10
- OctBest time11:15
- NovPossible10:27
- DecPossible10:03
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 13 h 56 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 03. In April, 34 of the 34 places are at their best.
When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Austin, Texas
The nearest main airport is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD, Chicago), 1,575 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Pflugerville9 places24 km
- Leander6 places30 km
- Dripping Springs11 places32 km
- San Marcos, Texas5 places47 km
- New Braunfels, Texas7 places73 km
- Stonewall10 places87 km
And all of United States, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Austin, Texas?
The best known: Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum, Blanton Museum of Art, Cathedral of Saint Mary, Harry Ransom Center, Islamic Center of Greater Austin. In all, 34 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Austin, Texas?
March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 13 h 56 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 03.
How do you get to Austin, Texas?
The nearest main airport is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), 1,575 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Austin, Texas as the destination and these 34 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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