Austin Landmarks
Located on the UT campus, this landmark is illuminated orange for athletic victories and white for academic achievements.
What is the UT Tower?
This long-running PBS television show, filmed at the Moody Theater, showcases artists from across the musical spectrum.
What is Austin City Limits?
This fast food burger chain is known for their monthly shakes, signature sauce, and philanthropy was founded in Austin and its location on MLK recently became open 24 hours a day.
What is P. Terry's Burger Stand?
This massive park in the heart of the city hosts the Austin City Limits Music Festival every year.
What is Zilker Park?
"The Drag" or "Guad" are nicknames for this mis-pronounced street.
What is Guadaloop? (Guadalupe)
This majestic government building downtown is the tallest of its kind in the United States and has a dome inspired by the U.S. Capitol.
What is the Texas State Capitol?
Not to be confused with its larger sports-arena sibling, this open-air venue at Waterloo Park is a newer addition to Austin’s skyline, seating about 5,000.
What is the Moody Amphitheater?
This iconic Austin-based restaurant is famous for its huge, decadent, and over-the-top "Big Fat Donuts" that can be either sweet or savory, burger/sandwich buns, or even dumplings.
What is Gourdough's Donuts?
Located within Zilker Park, this natural-fed pool remains a comfortable 68 degrees year-round and is a popular swimming spot.
What is Barton Springs Pool?
This highway, with an entrance ramp right off MLK Jr. Blvd, runs through the heart of Austin from the north to the south, connecting the city to San Antonio and the Texas-Mexico border.
What is IH-35?
Austin is known for its quirky street art, but this particular piece on South Congress is an unofficial motto and one of the most common photo ops for tourists.
What is the "I love you so much" mural?
This legendary downtown blues club on 5th Street, founded in 1975, has hosted icons like B.B. King, Stevie Ray Vaughan, and Buddy Guy.
What is Antone's?
This brunch-style restaurant chain, known for its queso, was established in a small house and has since grown into a beloved local institution with multiple locations across Austin and the surrounding area.
What is Kerbey Lane Cafe?
You can hike, bike, or run along this 10-mile trail that loops around the shores of Lady Bird Lake.
What is the Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail?
Stretching from the city’s north side all the way past downtown and into South Austin, this major thoroughfare is named for the second president of the Republic of Texas.
What is Lamar Boulevard?
This famous bridge is the best place to watch the world’s largest urban bat colony emerge from March to October.
What is the Ann W. Richards Congress Avenue Bridge?
This phrase, seen on a welcome mat at the airport and throughout the city, captures the spirit of Austin's music culture.
What is the "Live Music Capital of the World"?
This Austin-based chain is known for its "Trashy Trailer Park" and "Brushfire" tacos and a food truck that still operates on South First Street.
What is Torchy's Tacos?
Hike or bike this extensive trail system that follows the path of a creek through the city.
What is the Barton Creek Greenbelt?
This through-arch bridge crosses Lake Austin and connects the northern and southern sections of the Loop 360 highway, also known as the "Capital of Texas Highway."
What is the Pennybacker Bridge/360 Bridge?
For a scenic workout, you can climb the stairs of this 102-foot limestone outcrop for a classic Austin view.
What is Mount Bonnell?
On East 4th Street, this intimate 19th-century building-turned-bar has become a favorite for indie shows and late-night outdoor concerts.
What is the Scoot Inn?
This Austin BBQ restaurant serves the "most delicious smoked meats" and has been a staple in Austin since the early 2000s.
What is Franklin Barbecue?
Located east of Austin, this state park offers swimming, hiking, and tubing on the Colorado River — and gets crowded in the summer.
What is McKinney Falls State Park?
This highway, also known as Loop 1, was built on underutilized land and tracks owned by the Missouri Pacific Railroad.
What is the MoPac Expressway?