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JUNE 2026

PLAN | PLACES TO STAY | EVENTS

Guests lounge poolside and float on inner tubes in the pool at the retro Austin Motel on South Congress Avenue in Austin, Texas

Top Things to Do in Austin This Summer

Summer is a great time to visit Austin. Catch a concert in Zilker Park, paddle the calm currents of Lady Bird Lake, take a self-guided tour of the city's iconic murals or simply lounge the day away at a shimmery hotel pool. Plan your trip with our list of Austin's top 25 summer activities.

Woman in a bathing suit swinging on a rope swing above the iconic Blue Hole swimming spot in Wimberley, Texas

Dive into Austin’s Best Swimming Holes

Shake the summer heat at some of the best swimming holes in and around Austin. Taking a dip in the crisp, spring-fed waters is a quintessential Texas experience. Check out our suggestions for seven can't-miss spots where you can cool off and catch some rays on sunny days.

Platters of tortilla chips, salsas, queso, flautas and quesadillas at Maudie’s Tex-Mex in Austin, Texas

Discover the Best Tex-Mex Restaurants

Tex-Mex takes the crown as Austin’s favorite cuisine. Find this tasty blend of Mexican and Texas-style comfort food everywhere from family-run restaurants to longtime neighborhood favorites. Who’s up for brisket enchiladas, spicy homemade salsas and frozen margaritas?

FEATURED CONTENT

Two people pose at a hole during a game of indoor mini golf at Holey Moley in Austin, Texas

Mini Golf, Max Fun

Holey Moley Golf Club

Ditch the ordinary. Holey Moley Austin pairs vibrant spaces, craft cocktails and chef-driven bites with immersive mini golf, augmented darts and arcade games — all under one roof.

GET READY TO TEE OFF

The brick facade of The Stephen F. Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel in downtown Austin, Texas

Save Big, Stay Royal

The Stephen F. Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel

Sonesta Travel Pass members save up to 20% plus enjoy exclusive perks. Free to join. Book direct with code TPMEM.

UPCOMING EVENTS

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6/9/26 – 6/10/26

Blues on the Green

Zilker Park

6/11/26 – 7/19/26 (Select Dates)

World Cup Watch Parties

Various Locations

Central Texas Juneteenth 2K, Parade & Celebration

Historic East Austin & Rosewood Park

6/24/26 – 6/28/26

Austin Asian American Film Festival

AFS Cinema

Austin African American Book Festival

George Washington Carver Museum

American Modernism from the Charles Butt Collection

Blanton Museum of Art

FIND MORE AUSTIN EVENTS

Two men, one sitting on a poolside stool and the other in a rooftop pool, clink glasses in a toast at The Otis Hotel in Austin, Texas

Summer Stays at Otis

The Otis Hotel

Join us at The Otis Hotel’s Rooftop Bar, Otopia, for your Summer Pool Pass escape. Lounge by the water, sip cocktails and soak up the Austin sunshine. Your daytime getaway starts here.

A hand holds an iced drink with a backdrop of the Austin skyline

Wake Up in the #1 Coffee City

AustinVacay.com

Austin was just named America's best coffee city and summer is the perfect time to taste why. Stay in vibrant neighborhoods near the city's top cafes and attractions. Book direct for the best rate.

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