Hungry for a taste of Austin but don’t know where to start? Experience the Taste of Austin Pedicabs Tours, where they offer private, pedal-powered tours that highlight Austin’s award-winning cuisine and craft breweries. Their knowledgeable local guides will share stories with you as you journey through Austin’s unique neighborhoods and scenic routes. They will provide you with plenty to eat and drink as you create memorable connections as you relax and enjoy the ride through the vibrant city.
Step into the basement lounge, where you will be transported into a timeless atmosphere richly resonating with the sounds of live music at Parker Jazz Club. A gorgeously ambient room illuminated by soft candlelight and mood lighting, you won’t be able to resist the pull of the spectacular stage. A jewel box of glittering instruments and dazzling performances, the Parker stage hosts acclaimed musicians bringing premier jazz music to the Live Music Capital of the World.
Take a walk on the wild side at the Austin Zoo, where you can get up close and personal with over 350 animals representing Texas native wildlife. As you walk through the zoo, check out all the new things you can learn about all the different mammals, birds, primates, reptiles, amphibians, and domestic animals.
The Elisabet Ney Museum is the historic home and studio of Elisabet Ney, a wildly iconoclastic German sculptor who moved to Austin in 1882. The museum enthusiastically celebrates her art, history, and legacy through exhibitions and events for the whole family. Her commissions include notable European luminaries and those who shaped early Texas history, including well-known Texans Stephen Austin and Sam Houston, whose portraits both stand in the national and state capitals today.