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Insightful treks through the historical parts of the city are the perfect introduction. Tickets are $10 or less through the Austin Visitor Center, which can help you plan your own self-guided tour if you prefer.

If Austin is the “Live Music Capital of the World,” then Sixth Street is the headquarters. A lot like New Orleans’ Bourbon Street, Sixth Street is alive with a party vibe and plenty of live-music joints appealing to every taste. On Friday and Saturday nights, the street is closed to vehicles, creating a weekly block party.

Keep the music flowing with a free concert by the Austin Ensemble each weekend at the Hartman Concert Park. Shows range from classical to jazz.

Proving that “everything’s bigger in Texas,” the Texas State Capitol stands 7 feet taller than the U.S. Capitol. It’s served as an impressive Austin landmark since 1888. Tour on your own or tag along on a free guided tour.

Visit the Bullock Texas State History Museum on Sunday—when admission is free—so you can learn the lore of the Lone Star State.

Appreciate the masters (and more) at the Blanton Museum of Art. Located on the University of Texas campus, Blanton is the largest university art museum in the U.S., and home to the country’s largest private collection of master works. Thursdays are free; otherwise general admission is less than $10.