Barton Springs Pool

#1 Barton Springs Pool Nestled in Zilker Park, Barton Springs Pool is a favorite locale among visitors and residents alike. Native American settlers once believed the springs possessed spiritual healing powers, and professional travel ... Read more » David Ingram / Flickr

#2 Zilker Metropolitan Park Sitting across the river from downtown Austin, this beloved 351-acre park buoys Austin's reputation as one of the Best Places to Live. Zilker Metropolitan Park shelters some of the ... Read more » rutlo / Flickr

#3 Lyndon B. Johnson Presidential Library and Museum While the thought of visiting a presidential library may sound like a bore, this one is an exception. Dedicated to the 36th president of the United States, Lyndon B. Johnson ... Read more » Jurgen Vogt / Getty Images

#4 State Capitol Standing stoically in the heart of central Austin is Texas's legislative center, the State Capitol. Opened in 1888, this pink-granite landmark stands 14 feet taller than the U.S ... Read more » Dave Wilson, WebArtz Photography / Getty Images

#5 Austin Bats According to experts, Austin is home to the largest urban bat colony in North America. Approximately 1.5 million bats have made the Congress Avenue Bridge their home. The bats ... Read more » Aneese / Getty Images

#6 Blanton Museum of Art Sheltered on the University of Texas campus, the Blanton Museum of Art a must-see for any art enthusiast. Known as one of the largest university art museums in the country ... Read more » Courtesy Blanton Art Museum

#7 Esther's Follies Even if you aren't in the mood for live music, head down to 6th Street to get your laugh on. For more than 35 years, the cast at Esther ... Read more » paper or plastic? / Flickr

#8 Sixth Street A trip to the "Live Music Capital of the World" wouldn't be complete without discovering some of Austin's up-and-coming talent along Sixth Street. After drastic restoration took place ... Read more » maureen lunn / Flickr

#9 Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Named for its creator, Claudia Alta Taylor "Lady Bird" Johnson (wife of President Lyndon B. Johnson), this center is a great place for nature lovers looking to kill time ... Read more » Courtesy Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center

#10 Bullock Texas State History Museum Named for Texas's 38th lieutenant governor, the Bullock Texas State History Museum explores the Lone Star State's vibrant past with artifacts ranging from the original Goddess of Liberty ... Read more » Courtesy Bullock Texas State History Museum

#11 Mexic-Arte Museum Perched along Congress Avenue, just a couple blocks south of The Driskill, the Mexic-Arte Museum is devoted to the conservation of Mexican and Latin American art and culture. Home to ... Read more » The Mexic-Arte Museum