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South Congress Avenue
Austin's most walkable strip — vintage shops, craft coffee, tacos, murals, and the famous 'I Love You So Much' wall. Best in the morning before the crowds.
View DetailsFriday sessions at COTA run in the afternoon. The morning is free for South Congress, a BBQ lunch, or a walk along Lady Bird Lake before heading to the circuit.
Austin's most walkable strip — vintage shops, craft coffee, tacos, murals, and the famous 'I Love You So Much' wall. Best in the morning before the crowds.
View DetailsRent a kayak or paddleboard on the Colorado River right through downtown Austin — skyline views from the water.
View DetailsFranklin Barbecue, la Barbecue, or Micklethwait Craft Meats — get in line early for some of the best brisket in the world.
View DetailsQualifying runs in the afternoon. Saturday morning is ideal for 6th Street brunch, Barton Springs, or the Capitol building before heading out to COTA.
Start with breakfast tacos on East 6th, browse the vinyl at Waterloo Records, and catch the street's daytime character before the live music starts.
View DetailsA natural spring-fed pool in the heart of Zilker Park — 68°F year-round, and one of Austin's most beloved spots.
View DetailsTaller than the US Capitol — free guided tours of the pink granite building at the top of Congress Avenue.
View DetailsRace day at Circuit of the Americas. The morning is yours — use it for a final breakfast taco run, a walk along the river, or a relaxed South Congress coffee before heading to the circuit.
The largest urban bat colony in North America — 1.5 million Mexican free-tailed bats emerge at dusk. A race-weekend spectacle.
View DetailsA row of converted bungalows turned into bars and restaurants — Austin's cosiest food-and-drink strip, perfect for a race-day warm-up.
View DetailsAustin's great urban park — the Botanical Garden, Barton Creek trails, and views of the downtown skyline from the open fields.
View DetailsAustin rewards a longer stay. An extra day opens up the Hill Country wineries, a deeper dive into the live music scene, or a swim in Hamilton Pool.
Texas Hill Country vineyards within an hour of downtown — Dripping Springs, Fredericksburg, and the scenic 290 wine trail.
View DetailsThe full 6th Street experience after dark — honky-tonks, blues bars, open stages, and the raw energy that made Austin the live music capital.
View DetailsA stunning natural grotto and swimming hole 45 minutes from Austin — jade-green water under a collapsed limestone dome.
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