First time road trip weekend to Austin

If you're just coming to spend the weekend in Austin, this 2-3 day itinerary gives you a chance of what the city has to offer, without making you feel like you missed something. There's plenty to see and do and most of them are actually free!

The Texas Capitol building in Austin is actually taller than the nation's capital in Washington D. C. 

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Bats in Congress Avenue Bridge, Austin TX

1. Bullock Texas State History Museum
2. Mount Bonnell
3. Bats on Congress Avenue Bridge
4. Blanton Museum of Art
5. South Congress Avenue
6. Texas State Capitol
7. Hike & Bike Trails, Lady Bird Lake
8. Austin Helicopter Tours
9. Warehouse District
10. LBJ Presidential Library

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Insider's Guide to Austin

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We like the freedom of open road travel. Whether it's in the streets of London to the outback of Australia, nothing beats driving your vehicle and enjoying your trip -- your way. Join us in sharing ideas on where to go, where to stay, and fun things to do on roadtrip stopovers all over the world.