Lively Austin will entice you
Enjoy the area's live music, festivals and theater scene and make a vacation rental your home during your stay in Austin. This cosmopolitan city is known for its art, university setting and bars. Sixth Street and Austin Convention Center are just a couple of the must-sees. Whether you're planning a family vacation, friends trip or romantic retreat, Vrbo has a great selection of vacation homes. Many rentals come with a full kitchen and separate dining area, perfect if you need a space for entertaining.
Activities and attractions in and around Austin
Do you want to find attractions to visit during your stay? Venture out of your vacation home and check out everything that makes Austin a one-of-a-kind vacation spot. These are some of the top attractions to explore, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city center:
- Lee and Joe Jamail Texas Swimming Center (1 mi / 1.5 km)
- Barton Springs Pool (1.7 mi / 2.8 km)
- Lions Municipal Golf Course (2.5 mi / 4.1 km)
- Circuit of the Americas (11 mi / 17.7 km)
- Main Event Entertainment (12.5 mi / 20.1 km)
- Austin's Park (14.2 mi / 22.8 km)
Exploring the natural landscape of Austin
Whether you're looking for fun outdoor activities or just want to appreciate the scenery, Austin is a great place to get out in nature. Here are a few of the area's most stunning natural features, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city center:
- Lake Travis (13 mi / 20.9 km)
- Waterloo Park (0.6 mi / 0.9 km)
- Umlauf Sculpture Garden and Museum (1.4 mi / 2.3 km)
- Zilker Botanical Garden (1.8 mi / 2.8 km)
- Lady Bird Lake (2.1 mi / 3.3 km)
- Mount Bonnell (4.1 mi / 6.7 km)
Traveling to and around Austin
Fly into Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS), the closest airport, located 6.4 mi (10.3 km) from the city center. If you can't find a flight that works for your travel itinerary, you could book a flight to Killeen, TX (GRK-Killeen-Fort Hood Regional), which is 55 mi (88.6 km) away.
If you're traveling by train, the main station serving the city is Austin Station. You can get around Austin by jumping on the metro at Downtown Station, Plaza Saltillo Station or Martin Luther King Jr Station.