Visit Austin - June 11, 2025

50 Free & Cheap Things to Do in Austin + Where to Find the Best BBQ

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JULY 2025

PLAN | PLACES TO STAY | EVENTS

People stand and sit on the ground under a pergola at UMLAUF Sculpture Garden & Museum in Austin, Texas.

50 Free & Cheap Things to Do in Austin

Follow our tips for stretching your travel dollars and affordably enjoying all that Austin offers. Start your day with breakfast tacos, tour our iconic murals, explore fascinating museums, catch a free concert in a park, cool down in a swimming hole and set off on an outdoor adventure.

A platter of barbecued meats and sides that include coleslaw from InterStellar BBQ

Where to Find Austin's Best BBQ

Do Austin dining right and dig into a platter of tasty Texas-style barbecue, complete with all the fixins. Savor slow-cooked brisket, ribs, burnt ends and more at legendary eateries and award-winning food trucks known for serving up some of the best BBQ in town.

Four smiling people eat a meal on an outdoor patio along South Congress Avenue

Discover South Congress Avenue

Stay and play on trendy South Congress Avenue, where you can shop offbeat boutiques, sip craft cocktails on an outdoor patio, dine at Austin's buzziest restaurants, listen to live music at laid-back clubs and spend the night in a hip hotel.

FEATURED CONTENT

Aerial view of pools and the grounds of Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa in the Texas Hill Country

Hill Country Escape

Omni Barton Creek

Tucked in the Texas Hill Country, Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa is your escape for golf, spa and serenity. Save up to 20% this summer.

COME AWAY WITH US

Creekside views from an outdoor deck at The County Line Bar-B-Q, Austin, Texas

Texas BBQ With a View

The County Line Bar-B-Q

Relax at either of two scenic locations, on the Hill or on the Lake. Enjoy slow-smoked barbecue, local spirits and beers.

PLAN YOUR VISIT

UPCOMING EVENTS

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7/3/25 – 8/14/25

The Drop-In Summer Concert Series

Long Center

Star Spangled Fest

Auditorium Shores

Willie Nelson's 4th of July Picnic

Circuit of The Americas

7/11/25 – 8/16/25

Zilker Summer Musical: Bring It On

Zilker Hillside Theater

MLS All-Star Game

Q2 Stadium

7/24/25 – 7/26/25

Hot Summer Nights

Red River Cultural District

FIND MORE AUSTIN EVENTS

A woman wearing a straw hat floats in an inner tube in a pool at Home2 East Austin

Find Your Austin Groove

Home2 East Austin

Enjoy free breakfast, sunny pool days and local flavor at Home2 East Austin. Just minutes from downtown — where your stay feels like a getaway. Ready to explore?

Promotional image for the Lone Star Limericks contest at O. Henry Museum

Beat the Heat with O. Henry

Austin Parks and Recreation

Stay cool at the O. Henry Museum. Enter the Lone Star Limericks contest paying tribute to all things Austin and Texas by immortalizing them in verse! Submit online July 1 – 31.

Platters of drinks and bites at the Azul Rooftop pool at The Westin Austin Downtown

Sunsets & Sips at Azul Rooftop

Azul Rooftop

Soak up summer vibes at Azul Rooftop — Austin’s highest rooftop bar. Sip bold cocktails, snack on tasty bites, and elevate your day with a cabana rental or rooftop pool pass.

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