Season: Fall
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The Loren Hotel Austin
Luxury hotel on Lady Bird Lake with Nido rooftop dining, a pool, spa, Paggi House art viewings, and easy access to Butler Metro Park.
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South Congress Hotel
Design-led South Congress hotel with rooftop pool, Café No Sé, Maie Day and Otoko, steps from Austin music, shops and Lady Bird Lake.
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McKinney Falls State Park
Explore McKinney Falls State Park in Austin for limestone waterfalls, Old Baldy, paved trails, historic ruins, and camping beside Onion Creek woods.
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Cathedral of Junk
Explore Austin’s Cathedral of Junk, Vince Hannemann’s backyard artwork built from 60-plus tons of castoffs. Call ahead for an appointment to visit.
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Sculpture Falls
Hike Austin’s Barton Creek Greenbelt to Sculpture Falls for limestone cascades and seasonal swimming, with rocky trails and a steep Hill of Life approach.
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Pennybacker Bridge Overlook
Climb Austin’s Pennybacker Bridge Overlook for Lake Austin views. Plan for free access, limited roadside parking, and a steep limestone approach.
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Statesman Bat Observation Center
Watch Mexican free-tailed bats emerge from Austin’s Congress Avenue Bridge, with free waterfront viewing, seasonal timing tips, and accessible routes.
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Paleis op de Meir (Koninklijk Paleis)
Explore Antwerp’s 1745 rococo Royal Palace on Meir, with Napoleon-era interiors, a grand staircase and formal ballroom rooms.
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Noordkasteel
Explore Noordkasteel’s former fortress moat and wooded paths on Antwerp’s port fringe, with practical advice on free admission and walking access.
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Alberobello
Explore Alberobello’s UNESCO-listed trulli, Rione Monti and Aia Piccola, with museum highlights, railway advice and practical walking tips for your visit.