Austin History
Before it was called Austin, the city was known by this name.
What is Waterloo?
This longhorn steer is UT Austin’s mascot.
Who is Bevo?
This government building dominates the skyline just north of downtown.
What is the Texas State Capitol?
Austin calls itself the
What is "Live Music Capital of the World"?
Complete the slogan: “Keep Austin _____.”
What is weird?
This man, the “Father of Texas,” is the person Austin was named after.
Who is Stephen F. Austin?
This UT landmark is illuminated burnt orange after major university victories and achievements.
What is the UT Tower?
This spring-fed pool in Zilker Park stays around 68–70°F year-round.
What is Barton Springs Pool?
This music festival takes place in Zilker Park each fall.
What is ACL?
These electric vehicles are commonly scattered around downtown and the UT campus and can be rented through an app.
What are Limes?
This pink-granite building, completed in 1888, serves as the seat of Texas government in Austin.
What is the Texas State Capitol?
This historic UT building houses the university’s main administrative offices and sits at the base of the Tower.
What is the Main Building?
Locals usually shorten the name of this popular shopping and dining district to “SoCo.”
What is South Congress?
This annual March festival is
What is South by Southwest?
This is the slogan on soco
This river runs through Austin and was later dammed to help form Lady Bird Lake.
What is the Colorado River?
This UT museum on campus is known for collections in natural history, anthropology, and Texas history.
What is the Texas Science & Natural History Museum?
This downtown lake is surrounded by one of Austin’s most popular hike-and-bike trails.
What is Lady Bird Lake?
This famous Austin television music program began broadcasting in 1974.
What is Austin City Limits?
This giant outdoor park and is one of Austin’s best-known green spaces.
What is Zilker Park?
This Austin avenue runs from the Colorado River directly toward the Texas State Capitol.
What is Congress Avenue?
This UT tradition involves students gathering near the Tower during the week before the Texas–OU football game to light a giant structure.
What is the Hex Rally?
At sunset, crowds gather at this downtown bridge to watch one of the world’s largest urban bat colonies emerge.
What is the Congress Avenue Bridge?
This “360” singer is one of the headliners for ACL Festival 2026.
Who is Charli xcx?
This natural swimming spot about 30 miles west of Austin features a collapsed underground grotto with a waterfall.
What is Hamilton Pool?