Austin is the capital of the US state of Texas. The city is located at the
point where the Colorado River leaves the Edwards Plateau. Austin is the
important educational, cultural, and administrative center of the state,
and is home to a potpourri of museums offering a great time to history
buffs. The city features a lot of green spaces and things to do and see.
Austin is also popular for being home to a large bat population.
Things to do in Austin
Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum
Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum is one of the most visited
attractions in Austin. The museum is home to more than 45 million pages of
historical documents and papers related to President LBJ's illustrious
career.
Mexic-Arte Museum
Mexic-Arte Museum showcases contemporary and traditional Latino, Mexican,
and Latin American art and culture. There are lots of installations and
topic-focused galleries including artwork of various artists.
Zilker Park
Zilker Park is the most popular green space in Austin. It is an amazing
recreation space offering lot of things to do. Grassy areas of the park and
picnic areas are excellent for lazy afternoons. Tourists can enjoy many
amenities including volleyball courts, a disc golf course, riverside
walking trails, and more.
Best Time to Fly to Austin
Weather-wise, September to November or March to May are the best times to
book your flights from Newark to Austin. The daytime temperatures during
these months are soothing and hence you should book your flights from EWR
to AUS during these periods to enjoy pleasant weather.