There’s so much more to Austin than meets the eye. Of course this city is loaded with excitement, but if you did a little deeper you’ll find hidden gems that will blow you away. These are the 10 hidden places in Austin only locals know about.
- The Elisabet Ney Museum: Austin’s cultural hidden gem
Manda/Flickr Elisabet Ney is easily one of Austin’s most interesting artists. Known for sculpting the likes of Sam Houston and Stephen F. Austin, Ney was an innovative trailblazer whose home is full of fascinating artifacts.
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- The islands on Lake Travis that only appear during low tide.
Matthew Rutledge/Flickr If you get there at the right time, you’ll come across several secret little islands.
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- Travaasa Austin: A luxurious resort surrounded by stunning scenery
Travaasa Austin/Facebook You’ll feel pampered and refreshed after a rejuvenating stay at Travaasa Austin.
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- Falkenstein Castle: Central Texas’ little slice of magic
Richard Greenblatt/Flickr Inspired by the Neuschwanstein castle in Germany. Falkenstein Castle looks straight out of a fairy tale. Take a trip to Burnet and see for yourself!
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- Midnight Cowboy: sixth street’s secret speakeasy
Midnight Cowboy, Facebook Tourists flock to sixth street every weekend, but only the locals know about this hidden gem.
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- Emma Long Metropolitan Park: a gorgeous park tucked away in a breathtaking landscape
Lars Plougmann/Flickr If you haven’t visited Emma Long Metropolitan Park, you’re missing out on one of Austin’s best beaches. Pack a picnic and dip your toes in the water!
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- The HOPE Outdoor Gallery: Austin’s ever-changing graffiti park
YeifiL/TripAdvisor This massive graffiti park is tucked away in Clarksville, and it’s quickly become one of Austin’s most amazing places.
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- Eden East: The most delightful meal you’ll ever have
Eden East Austin/Facebook Eden East, located at Springdale Farm, serves delectable meals in an open, welcoming setting.
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- Secret Beach: the best way to escape from it all
dangerismycat/Flickr This lovely little oasis will give you the getaway you crave.
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- Volente Beach: Austin’s refreshing, hidden waterpark
Beachside Billy’s Volente Beach/Facebook Volente Beach is the perfect place to cool off when the temperatures climb.
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Want to search for even more off-the-beaten-path adventure? Check out these 11 hidden gems that most people don’t even know exist!
Manda/Flickr
Elisabet Ney is easily one of Austin’s most interesting artists. Known for sculpting the likes of Sam Houston and Stephen F. Austin, Ney was an innovative trailblazer whose home is full of fascinating artifacts.
For more information, read our full article, here.
Matthew Rutledge/Flickr
If you get there at the right time, you’ll come across several secret little islands.
For more information, read our full article, here.
Travaasa Austin/Facebook
You’ll feel pampered and refreshed after a rejuvenating stay at Travaasa Austin.
For more information, read our full article, here.
Richard Greenblatt/Flickr
Inspired by the Neuschwanstein castle in Germany. Falkenstein Castle looks straight out of a fairy tale. Take a trip to Burnet and see for yourself!
For more information, read our full article, here.
Midnight Cowboy, Facebook
Tourists flock to sixth street every weekend, but only the locals know about this hidden gem.
For more information, read our full article, here.
Lars Plougmann/Flickr
If you haven’t visited Emma Long Metropolitan Park, you’re missing out on one of Austin’s best beaches. Pack a picnic and dip your toes in the water!
For more information, read our full article, here.
YeifiL/TripAdvisor
This massive graffiti park is tucked away in Clarksville, and it’s quickly become one of Austin’s most amazing places.
For more information, read our full article, here.
Eden East Austin/Facebook
Eden East, located at Springdale Farm, serves delectable meals in an open, welcoming setting.
For more information, read our full article, here.
dangerismycat/Flickr
This lovely little oasis will give you the getaway you crave.
For more information, read our full article, here.
Beachside Billy’s Volente Beach/Facebook
Volente Beach is the perfect place to cool off when the temperatures climb.
For more information, read our full article, here.
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