Congress Avenue Bats
Free: All time From April through September, folks gather on the Congress Avenue Bridge and surrounding areas to get a glimpse of the largest urban colony of Mexican free-tailed bats emerge nightly on their quest for food. Address: 100 S Congress Ave, Austin, Texas 78701 Opening hours: Sunset, Daily from April through September Direction: Congress...
Blanton Museum of Art
Free: Thursdays 10am – 5pm The Blanton Museum of Art at The University of Texas at Austin is one of the foremost university art museums in the country, and has the largest and most comprehensive collection of art in Central Texas. The Blanton’s permanent collection of more than 17,000 works is recognized for its European...
Harry Ransom Center
Free: All time The Harry Ransom Center is among the nation’s finest research libraries and a place of unlimited discovery. The collections assembled here document the work of some of the finest writers and artists and provide unprecedented access to the creative process while also helping to understand the historical moment out of which this work...
Texas State Capitol Building Tour
Free: All time Free Capitol tours are conducted daily beginning in the Capitol South Foyer and concluding in the Capitol Extension. This tour features the Capitol, Texas history, and the Texas legislature. Tours are generally 30-40 minutes in length and are available during the following times: Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 4:30pm; Saturday, 9:30am – 3:30pm; Sunday, Noon...
Historic Walking Tours of Austin
Free: All time RESERVATION REQUIRED. The South entrance of the Capitol building serves as the departure point for two free guided-walking tours of downtown that help history buffs explore Austin’s past. The 10-block Congress Avenue and nine-block Sixth Street (Pecan Street) National Register Districts interweave modern skyscrapers with 19th century buildings such as the Old Bakery...
El Progreso
Free: All time Established in 1869, El Progreso is the oldest surviving settlement in Galapagos. It’s located within a short bike ride (or about 40-minute walk) from Puerto Baquerizo Moreno town center. Today, about 500 people live in this sleepy small farming village. They originated from an Ecuadorian penal colony from back in the mid...
Puerto Chino
Free: All time Puerto Chino is a small quiet beach on the east side of the San Cristobal island in Galapagos. It’s connected to Puerto Baquerizo Moreno by the only road crossing the island. It’s located roughly 10km to the east of El Junco. Puerto Chino are frequented by sea lions, sea turtles, sting rays...
El Junco Lake
Free: All time El Junco is a lake in the crater of a dormant volcano. It’s about 19 kilometers away from Puerto Baquerizo Moreno town center. Visiting El Junco is free, however, the commute there isn’t. There are hired bus or car that go there but the cheapo way is to bike it. Make sure...
Frigate Bird Hill (Cerro Tijeretas)
Free: All time Cerro Tijeretas, or the “Frigate Bird Hill” is a hill with a lookout point which is often visited by frigates. The hill is reachable via a 2-mile trail from the San Cristobal Interpretation Center. Along the trail, you’ll encounter dry vegetations like cacti and acacia trees, as well as, lava lizards. At...
Playa Mann
Free: All time Playa Mann is the closest beach to the Puerto Baquerizo Moreno – only 10 minutes walking distance away. Due to its proximity to town and that it’s located right opposite of a university, it can be quite crowded on weekends with locals. This small beach is frequented by occasional sea lions. The...
San Cristobal Interpretation Center
Free: All time At the San Cristobal Interpretation Center, learn about the geological and natural history of the Galapagos islands, as well as the efforts to protect its uniqueness. The Interpretation Center serves as an education center for park personnels and tourists alike. The main three exhibits are of the Natural History, the Human History...
La Loberia
Free: All time La Loberia sits 30-40 minute walking distance away from the main town of Puerto Baquerizo in San Cristobal island. From town center, ask for the direction and walk towards the airport. Turn left right before the military school. The beach has coral-tinted sands and is home to many sea lions. Other wildlife you’re...
