Area Sites and Attractions

Texas was named from the Caddo Indian word teysha, or tejas, which means "hello friend." So, welcome to Texas and HELLO FRIEND!

Austin has a diverse array of activities, all within a short distance.  Oak Forest RV Park is within an easy day trip to Fredericksburg and the Hill Country, Salado, San Antonio and Houston.

Within 1/4 mile is the Travis County Exposition which hosts authentic Texas rodeos, arena football, horse shows and more!

We're just 10 minutes from downtown Austin, the University of Texas and the State Capitol. 

Play a round of golf at nearby Bluebonnet Hill Golf Course or Morris Williams Golf Course! Catch a trophy-winning bass at Lake Walter Long or just zip around in your boat! It's all within 10 minutes!

Trace your ancestors at the Archives Library and the nearby Mormon church. 

• Guided tours of the State Capitol 

• Lyndon B. Johnson Library and Museum 

• Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum & IMAX Theatre 

• Enjoy the spectacle of the Congress Avenue Bats—the largest urban bat colony in North America 

• Barton Springs Pool—an artesian spring-fed swimming hole at Zilker Park 

• Central Market—an European-style market 

• Lance Armstrong's Ride for the Roses

• Enjoy a breathtaking, panoramic view of the Austin city skyline from atop Mount Bonnell 

• Bike the Town Lake Hike and Bike Trail—a 8.5 path bordering the lake on its flow through downtown 

• Travis County Exposition Center - The venue for the Austin Rockers, the Star of Texas Rodeo, Lance Armstrong's Ride for the Roses and more!

• 6th Street

• Austin Arts District Go - on a self-guided tour of the many art murals located throughout the city. You can pick up a guide at the Austin Convention & Visitors Bureau 

• Pop in the “Austin Audio Tour” CD and get a guided tour of the city, right from the comfort of your own car - available at the Austin Convention &  Visitors Bureau

• Austin Tours and Excursions

• Shopping at Highland Mall

• Austin is the "Live Music Capital of the World"

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