Austin Explorer

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Welcome to the city of non-stop fun! Austin is bursting with opportunities to tailor your experience to your tastes. From breweries, brunch, and bars to fine art and the great outdoors, the Live Music Capital of the World is in the center of it all. In the city, you can explore the downtown area with a walking tour, hunt down hidden-gem music venues, and sat...
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Trip type
Self-Guided / Independent Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

    • Want to stay longer? You can extend this trip up to a total of 6 days!

What's this trip about?

    Welcome to the city of non-stop fun! Austin is bursting with opportunities to tailor your experience to your tastes. From breweries, brunch, and bars to fine art and the great outdoors, the Live Music Capital of the World is in the center of it all. In the city, you can explore the downtown area with a walking tour, hunt down hidden-gem music venues, and sate your hunger for the local fare at east Austin's food trucks. Learn about the city's history at the Texas State Capitol Complex, then museum hop in the East Sixth Street National Register Historic District.  If you're up for a day trip, set off for the enchanting towns in Texas Hill Country. A quick jaunt to Johnson City will lead you to the LBJ Ranch and give you the chance to see the twin waterfalls of Pedernales Falls State Park. A stop in Luckenbach will bring you to the popular souvenir shop/saloon at the epic Luckenbach Texas General Store.  However you choose to see Austin, there's one thing you couldn't miss if you tried: the world-class live music scene! From indie rock to reggae to classic country, you can find your favorite music here. 

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Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIndependent
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityAustin
End CityTexas

Destinations

Trip includes

    • Roundtrip economy class airfare to Austin (AUS)
    • 3 nights in Austin at the Hilton Austin, or similar

Itinerary

Day 1 Welcome to Austin!

Touch down in the capital city of Texas, Austin. Make your way to your hotel for check-in and get settled. 

Tonight, head out for some famous Texas barbecue!  Austin has no shortage of well-known barbecue joints, so celebrate your first night in Texas with some great food and live country music.

Day 2 Austin

Begin your vacation by getting to know the city. Hit the Austin Visitor Center to treat yourself to a tour! You can follow a local expert through the capitol area, downtown, or even custom-design your own tour. After, pop over to the Texas State Capitol Complex for a free guided tour of the capitol or visit one of the area's many museums. 

Day 3 Austin

Today, spend some time strolling along South Congress Avenue (SoCo).  Enjoy a delicious brunch, shop the many boutiques and maybe even buy your very own pair of cowboy boots at Allens Boots!  With over 4,000 to choose from, you're sure to find a pair you love. ...

Day 4 Depart Texas

Until next time, Texas! Today, you'll make your way back to the airport and board your flight home. 

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Last Updated: 4/18/2024

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