These 20 Places In Austin Are AMAZING – And The Best Part? They Don’t Cost Anything

Everyone loves Austin and everyone loves FREE! What do you get when you can put both of those together? The most amazing memories you'll ever make in your life. We bet you didn't know that there are tons of activities and places you can visit that don't cost a thing, right here in Austin! Get ready - here are the best and free things to do in Austin.

1. Lady Bird Lake & the Towne Lake Trail...so beautiful to hike, bike, walk, run, swim, and of course canoe at sunset!

2. Explore the massive Greenbelt nature trails.

3. Giant Chess at Wooldridge Park? We're in!

4. Snap a photo of you and your sweetie at the "You're My Butter Half" Wall!

5. Catch that lovely Austin skyline from the top of Doug Sahm Hill in Butler Park.

6. Catch the water lightshow at Butler Park.

7. Watch the Mexican Freetail bats emerge in the evenings for their feast time.

8. Stroll South Congress and its funky shops like Uncommon Objects.

9. Go for a walk up and down Congress Avenue to admire the structures of our city.

10. Tour the Governor's Mansion.

11. Tour the capitol on your own, or with a guide.

12. Dip your feet in Bull Creek.

13. (Tastefully) Tag your own art to the Hope Outdoor Gallery.

14. Hang out with the chickens at Boggy Creek Farm.

15. If you're 21 and over, stroll 6th street any day of the week for free admission to live music.

16. Tour the oldest cemetery in Austin - Oakwood Cemetery.

17. Catch a free show at Waterloo Records.

18. Hike, take photos, picnic...all at the top of Mt. Bonnell.

19. Dance to live music at Central Market.

20. Everything happens here...soccer games, ladies football, kite festival, ACL and more. How about just cloud watching?

This isn't all of the free things to do in Austin, but they definitely get the popular votes! Get creative with how you explore and have your free fun in Austin!