The Top 5 Things To Do During An Austin Summer
Summertime in Austin, Tx can be quite a fun time for residents and visitors alike. If you are someone who likes spending most of your time indoors or would much rather be outside enjoying life. There are plenty of things for you to do in the Austin area. For this post, we came up with the top 5 things that you can do on a summer day in Austin, Tx.
The 5 things you must do in Austin in the summertime
They do things much differently in Texas, so for this article, we decided to do things a little differently as well. We are going to count from 5 to 1 for our list of the top 5 must-do things when in Austin, Texas this summer. So, let’s get things started and it right down to it.
#5 Austin Nature & Science Center
The Austin Nature & Science Center is now open, ticket reservations must be made online. The park includes numerous hands-on exhibits and other educational activities. All learning activities and educational events are included in the price of admission.
#4 Zilker Botanical Garden
If you prefer being outside and strolling through nature, you can check out the Zilker Botanical Garden. The grounds are open daily from 9 am to 6 pm and you must purchase general admission tickets online. The admission price does include the musical performances in the park.
#3 The Bullock Museum
If you want to stay indoors away from the sun and heat, try the Bullock Museum. One of several museums in the greater Austin area. The museum features thousands of artifacts, exhibits from around the state of Texas. The exhibits are changed periodically to keep things fresh in the museum. There is also a giant iMax theater inside the museum for viewing specially selected movies.
#2 Winery Tour in nearby Fredericksburg, Tx
The Austin area, including Fredericksburg, has become the second most popular wine area outside of Napa Valley, California. Situated in Texas Hill Country, Fredericksburg is home to dozens of vineyards and wineries. If you and your friends are looking for an interesting thing to do on a summer evening, consider signing up for a Winery Tour. For a nominal charge per person, you and your party will be picked up and taken up to Fredericksburg from Austin. You will be dropped off at the first of several local wineries for an evening of wine tasting. After the evening is over, you will be picked back up and driven back to Austin. The vehicle that you are riding in will be fully air-conditioned and is fully licensed to allow the consumption of alcohol. The specific vehicle you will be riding in will be size appropriate for the size of your party.
#1 Tubing Trip down the San Marcos River
If you and your friends are looking for something fun to do on a warm summer day in Austin. Try signing up for a public or private tubing trip down the San Marcos River. By signing up your group will be transported to and from the river in an air-conditioned vehicle. Each of the vehicles are chosen depending on the size of your group. All of the vehicles are licensed to allow the consumption of alcohol. The tubing trip consists of a 5 ½ hour leisurely trip down the San Marcos River on an tube.
If you are ready for a brand new experience and looking for something for you and your friends or family to do in the summertime, look no further than Apexcursions and book your tour!