Austin is a popular tourist city and the beloved capital of Texas. While visiting, there are a number of different free things to do in Austin.
The Austin Convention Center offers free walking tours throughout many of the different historical locales in Downtown Austin.The downtown area is quite fascinating to tourists because it's full of interesting history and is something the community takes pride in.
Austin is also known for its South Congress Avenue parades. The South Congress parades include a variety of fun events for people of all ages. Not only are humans welcome to this event, dogs are welcome to dress up for the occasion, too!
Aside from these parades, Austin also holds many other festivals and events each year. The Hot Sauce Festival is one of the many fun events in Austin. To get in free to this event, all one has to do is bring three cans of food for donation. The festival includes music and delicious food, so there's fun to be had for all.
Another one of the popular festivals in Austin is the Old Pecan Street Festival. This festival is full of entertainment. Aside from free entertainment, this festival also includes food, drinks, crafts, and more that people can purchase.
One of the most popular events in Austin is The Republic of Texas Biker Rally. The community holds this event whether it's rain or shine, and the event lasts for three days. For those who enjoy running, the Austin Marathon is a fun, free way for people of all ages to get out and socialize while taking part in this running event.
The number of free things to do in Austin Texas for fun and recreation are quite endless. There are tours, free museums, tons of festivals, and even parades. Austin also holds something called Movies in the Park at Republic Square, which is free as well.
Get out there, leave the cash at home, and have a great time in Austin!
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