An Austin Holiday Week in Ten Stops Beyond Sixth Street

4.5 (603)

Mon – Thu, 06:00 – 23:59; Fri, 06:00 – 10:00; Sat, 08:00 – 10:00; Sun, 10:00 – 23:59

2101 Speedway

At 2101 Speedway, Gregory Gym pairs everyday training space with a collegiate game-day setting: the campus facility has weight and cardio floors, squash and racquetball rooms, an indoor jogging track, saunas, an Outdoor Center, and a climbing wall. It also hosts UT women's volleyball, with compact general-admission seating and strong views. Entry is limited to current UT students or RecSports members and Day Pass holders.

4.5 (1,251)

Mon – Fri, 08:00 – 17:00

110 Inner Campus Drive

The University of Texas at Austin gives a holiday-week detour a clear campus route: its landmark clock tower, four museums, and grounds established as 40 acres create several stops around 110 Inner Campus Drive. The public research institution has more than 40,000 undergraduates and a strong school-spirit culture. Weekday listed hours are 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, so check access before going.

4.8 (1,578)

Tue – Fri, 12:00 – 17:00

202 South Lamar Blvd

At 202 South Lamar Boulevard, ZACH Theatre stages Broadway-style musicals and smaller dramatic works in spaces including The Topfer and The Kleberg. Productions pair detailed costumes with modern stage technology. Audience feedback highlights friendly staff and intimate seating. Parking right outside the venue costs 15 USD.

801 Red River St

Stubb's BBQ brings longtime Austin barbecue and live music together at 801 Red River St. This historic Austin barbecue joint and music venue is known for its signature Gospel Brunch, which pairs food with performances. For a holiday-week visit, call 512-480-8341 to arrange reservations before building the outing around this stop.

6101 Highland Campus Dr Bldg 3000, LL

Austin PBS serves as the public television broadcaster for Central Texas from its studio facility at ACC Highland. The site at 6101 Highland Campus Drive, Building 3000, anchors regional media operations and community initiatives. Community events and live broadcasts make it a concrete local-media stop to consider during a holiday week, subject to current visitor arrangements.

4.9 (39)

Wed, 18:30 – 20:45; Fri, 19:00 – 22:00; Sun, 08:30 – 15:00

9309 Cameron Rd

At 9309 Cameron Road, RCCG Cornerstone Church Austin, ATX is a Pentecostal place of worship with regular praise, worship, and study gatherings. Its listed schedule includes Wednesday Bible study from 6:30 to 8:45 PM, Friday gatherings from 7:00 to 10:00 PM, and Sunday services from 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM. Check the schedule before planning a holiday-week visit.

4.8 (6,298)

Mon – Sun, 05:00 – 22:00

2100 Barton Springs Rd

Zilker Metropolitan Park gives a holiday-week detour room to move where Barton Creek meets Lady Bird Lake. Austin's oldest metropolitan park covers more than 350 acres, with botanical gardens, volleyball courts, disc golf, trails linking to the Butler Hike-and-Bike route, and the Beverly S. Sheffield Hillside Theatre. It is open daily from 5:00 AM to 10:00 PM at 2100 Barton Springs Road.

3.7 (3)

507 East 10th Street

The German Free School occupies an 1857 limestone building at 507 East 10th Street, where Texas public education began. Terraced gardens offer a quiet pause in the Red River Cultural District. Now home to the German-Texan Heritage Society, the site continues its educational role through foreign language classes, individual language tutoring, and public cultural gatherings.

4.8 (182)

Mon – Sat, 10:00 – 18:00

12980 Research Boulevard

Steinway Piano Gallery adds a music-focused stop in North Austin at 12980 Research Boulevard. The showroom features new, pre-owned, and rare grand pianos, with tuning and moving services for the full instrument lifecycle. An attached recital hall hosts performances and private rentals. It is open Monday through Saturday, 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, so check holiday-week hours first.

4.4 (2,606)

11506 Century Oaks Terrace, Bldg B Unit 100

Cap City Comedy Club in The Domain pairs stand-up headliners with live podcasts and themed drag brunches. Its intimate theater layout gives floor and balcony seats clear stage sightlines. Balcony seating can suit guests who prefer less direct performer address. Full menu and bar service support a longer outing. The venue is 18-plus, and showroom pricing requires a two-item minimum per person. Check show details.