← Texas & the South Plains
Stop 5 · Days 406–410
Austin
Austin, TXTexas's capital and the self-styled Live Music Capital of the World — the biggest statehouse in the country, a spring-fed swimming hole, a bridge full of bats, and the best barbecue anywhere. A full, fun stay.
Where to stay
A downtown or South Congress hotel
Near the music and Lady Bird Lake.
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You gotta eat this
Franklin Barbecue brisket
Worth the famous line — or any great Austin BBQ joint; plus breakfast tacos.
The days here
Each day opens its own hour-by-hour page
What this stop is made of
- State Capitols
- Museums & History
- Outdoor & Water Activities
- Concerts & Venues
- Food & Drink Trails
- Shopping