Zilker Metropolitan Park, located 2100 Barton Springs Road, is Austin’s oldest metropolitan park. The park is located at the juncture of Barton Creek and Lady Bird Lake and comprises more than 350 acres of publicly owned land. The park serves as a hub for many recreational activities and includes major facilities and amenities including Barton Springs Pool, Zilker Botanical Garden, Austin Nature and Science Center, Zilker Clubhouse, Girl Scout Lodge, Sunshine Camp, Zilker Hillside Theater, Zilker Caretaker Lodge, Umlauf Sculpture Gardens, McBeth Recreation Center, the Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trail, and Barton Creek Trail. The park is home to large-scale events such as the Austin City Limits Music Festival, the Trail of Lights, and ABC Kite Festival. 

Jo’s Coffee is an iconic Austin coffee shop known for its coffee, pastries, sandwiches, and breakfast tacos. Founded in 1999, Jo’s proudly brews their own blend of La Colombe Coffee and is home to the Iced Turbo coffee beverage, a drink with coffee, espresso, hazelnut, chocolate and cream, which has developed a cult following. 

Every visit to Austin Zoo is an adventure. Unlike conventional zoos, each of the animal residents has a unique story to share, reflecting the Austin Zoo's dedication to their welfare. The mission of Austin Zoo is supported by donations and zoo admissions, so the Austin Zoo has created a one-of-a-kind experience for visitors of all ages. Enjoy a day at the zoo with the whole family. Come create memories—every visit makes a difference!

Lake Travis Zipline Adventures offers you the “Adventure of a Lifetime”. They provide an Active Outdoor Ziplining Adventure that is FUN for people of all ages. The World Class Tour offers 5 Ziplines and the last three lines are the Longest and Fastest Ziplines in Texas!

Since 1960, the Austin Nature & Science Center has provided hands-on nature exhibits, education programs, and recreation activities for adults, families, and children of all ages that increase awareness and appreciation of the natural environment. Located on the western edge of Zilker Park, ANSC is dedicated to the exploration and stewardship of the natural world.

Hidden for over 10,000 years, Inner Space Cavern is one of the best-preserved caves in Texas. It was discovered by a Texas Highway Department core drilling team in the spring of 1963 and was opened to the public in the summer of 1966. Since that time, hundreds of thousands of visitors have seen this beautiful cave.

The amazing cave has beautiful formations, large rooms, prehistoric animal bones, and a truly unique discovery story. It remains a constant 72 degrees (but feels like 80 degrees with the humidity) year-round and it does NOT flood during rains.