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Finding Free Things to do in Downtown Austin
By Kathryn | July 13, 2008
For those people who are moving into all of the new developments going up in downtown Austin, there is going to be no shortage of activities. All of the mixed-use construction that’s being erected in the area is adding a significant amount of shopping, dining and entertainment to the already active neighborhood. However, some people are wondering if the cost of engaging in activities in downtown Austin is going to be so high that it’s going to offset the cost savings that they’re getting by making a move to the downtown area. The answer is that it doesn’t have to; there remain plenty of free and cheap things to do in downtown Austin which will keep you happily entertained without cutting in to your cost of living budget.
The most obvious place in downtown Austin that you would go to enjoy free activities is Town Lake. This park offers an amazing array of options for both the active and leisurely downtown resident to enjoy. There are over ten miles of hiking and biking trails in this downtown Austin haven for those people who are feeling like getting some exercise. Seventeen different sports fields, a set of tennis courts and more than one public swimming pool also offer plenty of activity for all ages. Those people who prefer less intense activity can wander through the gardens, hang out in the park itself or check out one of the free events occasionally hosted at the Auditorium Shores event area.
But Town Lake isn’t the only place in downtown Austin where you are going to be able to find free things to do. There are also several buildings in downtown Austin and the surrounding area that offer free tours, activities and points of interest. For example, you could head to the top of UT Tower to get a stunning free view of the city. You can get an educational history lesson by checking out the free exhibits at the Lyndon B. Johnson Presidential Library and Museum or taking a free tour of the Texas State Capitol Complex. Alternatively you can hop on the free downtown trolley or simply meander through the streets of downtown doing some people watching and taking a look at all of the amazing architecture that exists and is emerging around you.
Topics: Downtown Austin Living |
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