Top Austin Arts & Design in 2026

Visit the UMLAUF Sculpture Garden + Museum, a unique outdoor museum dedicated to fostering community and creativity through art and nature. Explore over 40 stunning sculptures set amidst beautiful landscapes, and enjoy rotating exhibitions featuring contemporary artists in the indoor gallery. With engaging activities for children and regular workshops, lectures, and events, this destination offers enriching experiences for art enthusiasts of all ages. Located conveniently next to Zilker Park in Austin, Texas, this museum invites visitors to connect with art and nature in an inspiring environment.

Get a comprehensive overview of Austin on this sightseeing tour. See famous landmarks along with hidden gems, real neighborhoods, and food trucks. Learn about Austin's history and culture with commentary from your guide and hear fun facts about the city that even the locals don't know. Plus, choose a morning or afternoon departure to easily fit this tour into your schedule.

Explore the rich music culture and history in Austin with a guided walking tour led by local musician Meredith Scottie Welborn. Stroll through The Drag and visit iconic venues while learning about the artists and characters who shaped the city into the Live Music Capital of the World. This engaging tour covers about 1.5 miles and is perfect for both first-time visitors and longtime residents. Gain unique insights into Austin's rich musical heritage and appreciate the stories that resonate within its streets. - Guided walking tour covering 1.5 miles through Austin's music culture - Led by local musician and storyteller Meredith Scottie Welborn - All ages welcome, perfect for music lovers and history buffs alike

There’s no need to worry about how to get around downtown if you’re drinking when you book this Downtown Austin Pedal Pub Crawl Experience. Ride with your others aboard this fun, electric pedal mobile as you sip drinks as you go. This experience stops at up to three bars where you can also purchase a drink if you choose to do so.

Cover more ground during this Austin Small-Group E-Bike Tour than if you booked a walking tour of the city. This bike tour provides you with an e-bike and helmet so you can explore Austin’s most popular attractions and sights as you pass by them with a guide leading the way. Plus, your guide tells you about the city and ideas that go far beyond just the normal tourist path.

Hear the historical tales of murder and mayhem that helped make Austin weird on this haunted history tour of Texas's capital city. Join an acclaimed storyteller guide for a group walking tour through Austin's supernatural nooks and creepy crannies, including a tour of the famous Driskill Hotel. The short tour takes place in the evening so you can easily fit it into busy schedules.

Experience Austin's live music scene on a tour led by a guide. Visit as many as three iconic clubs and up-and-coming venues and enjoy hearing live music with a group of fun fellow travelers. Don't get caught listening to cover bands, listen to authentic music in one of the world's music capitals.

Ride through Austin via a pedicab and stop along the way to snap social media-worthy selfies. Visit the city’s most popular and photographed street art, such as the “I love you so much,” “Greetings from Austin” postcard, and the “Willie for President” murals. Since this is a private tour, you are able to tailor it for your group.

Discover some of the best murals in Austin, and enjoy a party bus experience along the way, on this private tour. Ride around town in a one-of-a-kind roofless party bus, supplied with coolers for your use. At each mural we stop at, get a free photoshoot with your friends. Halfway through, we'll stop for coffee or mimosas (own expense) at a picture perfect cafe in Austin's artsy South Congress neighborhood.

Come one, come all for a saunter you're going to remember! This walking music tour is led by a 36 year old born and raised local Austinite, who has extensive knowledge and experience with the Austin music scene for over 3 decades. Lots of stories to tell! Come take a music saunter and see Austin's music side!!

Discover the ins and outs of a working 3D printing facility during this small-group, hands-on tour of re:3D. Tour a studio founded by former NASA employees and learn about their social mission to innovate alternatives to recycling plastics. Tours include one take-home 3D-printed rocket per group.

Ride through East and Downtown Austin and Old West Austin on a bike tour that highlights the city's art and architecture spanning over 150 years. Take in downtown gems such as the Tau Ceti mural and the Littlefield building, and check out the Exalted mural and other public artworks around town. Top off the tour with stops outside the Texas State Capitol building, Bremond Block Historic District, and more.

East Austin is brimming with graffiti and street art. Immerse yourself in this world to learn about vibrant unsanctioned murals, constantly revolving tags, motivations, vandal etiquette, and techniques from the most prominent local vandals and muralists. After a lesson in foundational techniques, you'll leave your own mark on the scene and paint with a local graffiti artist on a wall (with permission). You'll leave the tour with a “hi my name is” T-shirt painted by your host! (T-shirt is provided.)

Austin's music scene and history is like no other! Take a ride on our e-bike bikes and learn why Austin is the music capital of the world! Our e-bikes are just like riding a regular bicycle but a lot more fun and definitely easier! This music tour isn't just for those visiting Austin but for anyone who loves music. You'll not only see some of the city's most famous venues like Antone's and Austin City Limits but you'll also ride around where the legends played here before they became famous. It's the perfect tour for any music fan! Each ticket also included our CYB equipment protection so if you do any accidental damage to our e-bikes you're not responsible (Horseplay is not covered, so calm down there Evel Knievel, no stunts allowed). You'll also get a wristband during your initiation that will get you EXCLUSIVE DEALS such as 10% off select gift stores throughout the city as well as happy hour specials for those old enough to partake in an adult beverage!

A tour of Austin’s best street art and most delicious food trucks. sips, samples and snaps along the way Includes a drink of choice and two (2) food truck snacks Want to get to know Austin? First thing you need to know is there’s amazing art and delicious food on just about every street corner. We’re going to drive you around in our luxury Mercedes Sprinter van to learn more about the street art in Austin, and in doing so, learn more about Austin itself.

Explore Austin’s vibrant scene on this 2-hour guided photo tour, featuring the lively 6th Street, the impressive Texas Capitol, and historic downtown. Capture the essence of the city with colorful murals and stunning architecture while a professional photographer creates striking images that reflect your unique experience. Ideal for solo adventurers, couples, families, and content creators, this tour ensures your cherished memories are preserved in high-quality portraits, delivered via a private online gallery within 48 hours. - Guided photo tour through iconic Austin landmarks - Capture stunning portraits in lively 6th Street and downtown - Perfect for solo travelers, couples, families, and content creators - Receive your professional photos within 48 hours via online gallery

Hop aboard an open-air pedicab for a relaxing jaunt around Austin with a guide. Find out why this city is known as the “Live Music Capital of the World” by traveling to venues and sites such as the statues of Willie Nelson and Stevie Ray Vaughan, Antone's Home of the Blues, Armadillo World Headquarters, and more.