History
This Texas institution opened its doors in Austin in 1883, decades after the Texas Constitution had provided for a university.
What is the University of Texas?
This Austin activity involves grabbing a kayak or paddleboard and hitting the water on this downtown river.
What is Lady Bird Lake, formerly Town Lake?
This colorful Austin slogan encourages residents to preserve the city's unusual character
What is “Keep Austin Weird”?
This huge Austin music festival takes place at Zilker Park and is known for bringing major artists to town over multiple days.
What is Austin City Limits Music Festival (ACL)?
This was the original name of the settlement that became Austin.
What is Waterloo?
This Austin landmark has been home to a colony of Mexican free-tailed bats since the 1980s.
Congress Avenue Bridge
This South Congress neighborhood landmark became famous for its colorful, oversized letters spelling out a beloved Austin phrase.
What is “I love you so much”?
Every December, thousands of people visit this Zilker Park tradition to walk through millions of colorful lights and holiday displays.
What is the Trail of Lights?
The "Father of Texas"
Who is Stephen F. Austin?
This outdoor venue overlooking downtown is one of Austin's best-known places for concerts.
What is Moody Amphitheater?
The breakfast food that Austin is known for
What are breakfast tacos?
Every spring, runners take over Austin for this major race that winds through the city.
What is the Austin Marathon?
The river Austin is near that led it to be chosen as the state capitol
What is the Colorado River?
This South Congress landmark features a giant pair of cowboy boots.
What is Allen's Boots?
What are the colors of Austin's soccer team? (There are two)
What is bright green and black?
This Austin music festival brings two days of live music, food, drinks, and multiple stages to Auditorium Shores.
What is Sips & Sounds?
The year Austin was founded
What is 1839?
This former power plant on Lady Bird Lake was transformed into a popular downtown destination for dining and entertainment.
What is The Seaholm Power Plant?
This famous red-haired musician who became one of the city's most recognizable icons.
Who is Willie Nelson?
This quirky Austin tradition involves gathering at a cemetery on Halloween for a spooky, theatrical celebration.
What is the House of Torment?