Free Things To Do In  Austin, TX

Experience the best of Austin—without putting a serious dent in your wallet—with our suggestions for 10 free and cheap things to do while you’re here.

1. GO ON A HISTORIC TOUR

Get out there and experience the history of Austin. Take a free, self-guided historic walking tour from Preservation Austin.

2. RENT A BIKE

Zip around town and do some sightseeing on your own with a bike rental from Mellow Johnny's Bike Shop. Bikes start at $30 for full day rentals.

3. VISIT ZILKER PARK

Stop and smell the roses at Zilker Park, a 360-acre oasis in the heart of the city that’s home to the blooming Zilker Botanical Garden.

4. PLAY A ROUND OF DISC GOLF

5. EXPLORE THE TEXAS HILL COUNTRY

6. HEAR LIVE MUSIC OUTDOORS

7. SEE THE CATHEDRAL OF JUNK

8. VISIT THE UMLAUF SCULPTURE GARDEN

9. TOUR AUSTIN CITY LIMITS LIVE

10. BIKE THE HIKE-AND-BIKE TRAIL

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