Austin · Plan a Visit

Plan a visit to Austin

When to come, how to get around and where to go next.

How do you plan a trip to Austin?

Pick your dates, then work out how you will get around. Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) is the main airport. CapMetro runs public transit. Popular trips out of town include Dripping Springs, Johnson City and Gruene (New Braunfels).

See what's on during your dates and Austin's neighborhoods. Check the Austin forecast before you go.

Start with these guides

Illustration of Texas Hill Country roads for day trips from Austin to four towns

Day Trips from Austin: Four Hill Country Towns, Ranked

Illustration of Austin skyline with sun and clouds for the best time to visit austin

Best Time to Visit Austin: Weather by Season and What to Pack

Illustration of a weekend in Austin with the Capitol, bridge and Barton Springs

A Perfect Weekend in Austin: A Route You Can Follow

Illustration of getting around Austin by bus, rail, rideshare and car from the airport