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Franklin Park which includes forest scenes and a lake or waterhole
LBJ Presidential Library which includes interior views
North Central Austin featuring a garden
LBJ Presidential Library featuring heritage elements and interior views
Austin City Hall featuring outdoor art

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Downtown Austin showing street scenes and an administrative buidling

Downtown Austin

4/5(3,367 area reviews)

Central business district with high-rise buildings, Downtown Austin offers shopping at Second Street District and Sixth Street, art at Contemporary Austin Jones Center, and sights like Texas State Capitol. Accessible via Capital MetroRail.

Downtown Austin
Gruene

Gruene

5/5(71 area reviews)

Experience German-Texan heritage and architecture while shopping, dining, and wine-tasting in renovated buildings. Must-see spots include Gruene Hall, Gruene Family Home, and the historic water tower.

Gruene
Sundae with Boba

The Domain

Dubbed as "Austin's second downtown," this high-density center boasts upscale retail stores, diverse dining options, and residential apartments. Explore Domain NORTHSIDE, Rock Rose district, and Q2 Stadium, with easy access to future Broadmoor and McKalla Place stations.

The Domain
Old house along the Guadeloupe River

River Road

If you're spending some time in River Road, Guadalupe River is a top sight worth visiting.

River Road
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Lago Vista

Lakeside community on the northern shores of Lake Travis, Lago Vista boasts steep limestone hills and canyons. Accessible via RM 1431 and CapMetro bus services, it's near Balcones Canyonlands and tech hubs.

Lago Vista
Fredericksburg which includes a house and street scenes

Fredericksburg Historic District

While visiting Fredericksburg Historic District, you might make a stop by sights like St. Mary's Catholic Church and Rockbox Theater.

Fredericksburg Historic District

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