Top 10 Free Things To Do and Attractions in Pflugerville

"In the summer, sun-drenched Austinites and visitors alike find solace in the naturally cool Barton Springs Pool, the backbone of Zilker Park. After a hike around Lady Bird Lake or a suspenseful game of Frisbee with the dog, the springs provide much-needed relief. Other attractions like the Zilker Botanical Gardens and Umlauf Sculpture Garden make the park a year-round playground."

"The gem of Austin’s parks system, Zilker Park is 350 acres of forested areas, open spaces and trails. If you’re bringing a dog with you, head to the 46-acre Great Lawn near the western edge of the park along the MoPac highway. You and your dog may have to share the space with soccer players, picnickers and Frisbee hurlers."

"Zilker Park is 358 acres of green space and home to Barton Springs (below) and Zilker Botanical Gardens. This is an all year round park!. In summer, families come to swim and in winter locals visit the annual Trail of Lights which you can read about in our festive guide to Austin."

"It may be easy to ignore the Texas State Capitol for fear that it’s boring, but that would be a mistake. One of the prettiest capitol buildings in the country—decked out in distinctive pink granite—also boasts free guided tours, 22 acres of green lawns perfect for rolling, and a rotunda that has fun acoustics."

"Explore the Texas State Capitol Complex at the Texas Capitol Visitors Center. Housed in the renovated 1857 General Land Office Building that was originally used to store state land records, the Center features fascinating exhibits on the history of Texas and offers free guided tours of the Texas State Capitol."

"What better place to learn about what Texas has to offer than the capital?. The capital offers free tours seven days a week that last about 30 minutes each. You can even request specialty tours and learn more about women in Texas history, early Texas artists and even ghost tales about the city."

"Next, check out Zilker Park, a 360-acre oasis in the heart of downtown that’s the site of festivals and free music at Zilker Hillside Theater, plus it’s home to Zilker Botanical Garden, Umlauf Sculpture Garden & Museum and Barton Springs Pool, a spring-fed swimming spot with grassy hills for sunbathing. Make it a boozy afternoon and pull up a chair in the taproom of urban winery Infinite Monkey Theorem for a flight of Texas-made wine. Or head to Duchman Family Winery in Driftwood (just a half-hour drive out of Austin), where you can take a tour and sample wines in a lovely Italianate villa, including Duchman’s award-winning Vermentino. Stop in the North Austin warehouse and taproom of Austin Beerworks, where weekend tastings feel more like a backyard barbecue, with live music and bites from local food trucks."

"This huge, spring-fed swimming hole is surrounded by lovely gardens and pecan trees. The pool is fed by spring waters that maintain a year-round temperature of about 68 degrees, and bubble up at the rate of 27 million gallons a day. Trivia note: Robert Redford, at the tender age of five, learned to swim at Barton Springs."

"While you can’t bring food to Barton Springs Pool, you can definitely bring non-alcoholic drinks in a twist top container. The fee for swimming there is $5 for residents and $9 for non residents. Address: 2201 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78704"

"2616 Wichita St The University Of Texas At Austin, Stop A7100, Austin, TX 78712-1437+1 512-495-4315[email protected]http://landmarks.utexas.edu/about-landmarks. Works of public art have the capacity to resonate deeply, stimulate curiosity, and inspire the imagination in unexpected ways. At The University of Texas at Austin, the public art collection is one of the most distinguishing features of the main campus, shaping impressions and offering a distinctive setting for memorable experiences."

"Bob Wentz Park, a scenic basin along the Colorado River, is a go-to spot for Austinites and travelers alike who want to get their adrenaline pumping. The stark landscape and strong winds out on the water make it prime real estate for sailing and windsurfing, while clear underwater conditions allow this to be one of the few scuba diving destinations in the state. Of course, there is plenty of relaxation to be had as well."

"Bob Wentz Park at Windy Point (7144 Comanche Trail, Austin) is located on Lake Travis and has a sandy peninsula called “The Point.” The park includes two sand volleyball courts, a shoreline walking path, a boat dock, and a pavilion available for rent. Admission is $10 per car and hours are 8 a.m. to dusk (check website or call 512-854-PARK to confirm before you go)."

"Lake Travis is a popular destination for tourists in the Austin area but there are also nice beachy areas as well. Bob Wentz Park has a popular location called “The Point” which is a sandy peninsula for the public. There are nice access points to the water and restrooms on-site."

"Originally built in the 1800s, it’s housed every single Texas governor since its creation, and it’s weathered everything from crazy storms to arson attempts from anarchist groups. Free tours are available, but they only take place on certain days, so you’ll need to call ahead. Once you’re inside, you can enjoy a peek behind the governmental curtain as you explore the rooms, halls, furnishings, offices and stairways of Texas’s most prominent politician."

"DowntownHours: Always free Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, 2-4pmSee how the governor of our great state lives with a free guided tour of his humble abode. Try slipping the tour guide a $20 to sneak a peek at the sex dungeon (you just know there’s a sex dungeon). Sign up here for our daily Austin email and be the first to get all the food/drink/fun in town."

"For many years, The Main Tower at the University of Texas and the state Capitol is the campus it and the Texas Capitol were the two most prominent buildings in the Austin skyline. Designed by Paul Philippe Cret, the well-known, France-born architect who designed the Beaux Arts plan for the university’s central campus, it was completed in 1937 and features locally quarried limestone one the door frames and West Texas marble on the main staircase."

"University of Texas’ 307-foot observation tower would be an excellent selfie background!. Photo: Flickr user Jeff Gunn, Creative Commons licensed. Just as the Capitol Building is Austin’s governmental seat, University of Texas is Austin’s educational figurehead, and on campus its 307-foot observation tower is king."

"The South Austin Museum of Popular Culture collects, conserves, and exhibits vintage posters and live music ephemera from the 1960s through today to educate future generations on the rich and unique culture that makes Austin the Live Music Capital of the World. SouthPop seeks to enrich a growing and changing the community by becoming the premier source in Texas for art and artifacts of local music history from the 1960s to the present and its impact on local, national, and international culture. To learn more about South Austin Museum of Popular Culture click here."

"To get a glimpse of this integral part of Austin’s culture, head to SOUTHPOP!. Also known as AusPOP, the museum has over 3,000 artifacts and 10,000 photos to peruse. The collection includes a huge assortment of music posters spanning decades, from the 1960s to today."

"Ivester Contemporary is located within the Canopy Complex and has monthly rotating exhibitions full of contemporary art by leading artists in the Austin area. The exhibits are designed to bring the public closer to art and inspire a deeper understanding of the pieces. View this post on Instagram"

"5775 Airport Blvd | Kick Butt Coffee reminds me of what old school Austin once was back in the 1990s. It might not be the fancy, shiny new spot made for fashion or lifestyle influencers, but their top quality coffee, cookies, housemade breakfast tacos, lithium-like Austin vibe will bring you back when you want to keep things delicious and simple. (Photo Credit: Kick Butt Coffee Facebook)"