Austin Texas Travel Guide
Austin Texas Right Up the Road: 100 Family-Friendly Things to Do Within 5 Miles of the Texas Capitol is the ultimate Austin Texas travel guide for families, visitors, and curious locals who want to explore the city’s most meaningful and memorable places. Written by a longtime Austin resident, this beautifully curated Austin travel book features over 100 local attractions, all within a short distance of downtown.
This Austin Texas guidebook features 33 hand-drawn illustrations of local landmarks, plus neighborhood maps and practical planning tips to help readers see what’s nearby and make the most of their time. A brief history of Austin and helpful visitor advice make it a valuable resource for both first-time tourists and longtime residents.
Organized by neighborhoods, including downtown Austin, the University of Texas campus, East Austin, Zilker Park, and Lady Bird Lake, each entry includes background and travel tips that highlight what makes Austin’s culture and history so unique. From historic landmarks and world-class museums to public art, nature trails, and cultural sites, this Austin guidebook is packed with ideas for every kind of traveler.
Whether you’re strolling through Zilker Park, discovering street art in East Austin, or paddling on Lady Bird Lake, this Austin Texas travel guide helps you find the best of Austin, all just minutes from the Capitol.
What’s You'll Find Inside This Guide to Austin
- 100 fun things to do in Austin, Texas, all within five miles of downtown
- Activities organized by neighborhood, including:
- Downtown Austin
- University of Texas Campus
- Zilker Park and Barton Springs
- East Austin
- Lady Bird Lake and the Hike-and-Bike Trail
- 33 original hand-drawn illustrations of iconic Austin landmarks
- Custom neighborhood maps to help you plan by foot, bike, or car
- Brief history of Austin and helpful tips for visitors and locals
- Travel advice for solo travelers, couples, and families with kids
Why Choose This Austin Guidebook?
This isn’t just another list of tourist spots. Austin Texas Right Up the Road was created to help you slow down, explore with intention, and experience what makes Austin special, from its outdoor spaces and quirky culture to its vibrant history and creative spirit.
Perfect for:
- Visitors looking for a compact, easy-to-use Austin sightseeing guide
- Parents planning fun things to do in Austin with kids
- Locals who want to rediscover the city through fresh eyes
Whether you’re exploring Austin for a weekend or a lifetime, our Austin Texas travel guide offers authentic, family-friendly travel inspiration rooted in the heart of the city. And be sure to check out the companion Austin Texas Activity Book, Austin Texas Right Up the Road Activity Book: Educational Coloring Pages, Word Search Puzzles, Mazes & Fun Facts for Ages 9 to 99. Together, these two books make the perfect pair for discovering Austin – one through real-world adventures, and the other through creative, hands-on learning.
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