Experience Austin
Here's an insider's guide to navigating your way around beautiful Austin. These activities are all conveniently located next to the conference venue so you are just steps away from exploring.
Austin Visitor GuideGet your free digital or printed copy in the mail from Visit Austin's website, here!
RestaurantsWhile Austin may be known for its legendary Tex-Mex, delicious breakfast tacos and juicy barbecue, there's so much more to the capital city's food culture to explore. Austin's celebrated dining scene has evolved with lightning speed over the last few decades, but don't forget to pay homage to the greats during your visit.
Check out the below restaurant guide and downtown Austin map to find a restaurant nearby worth trying!
Looking for something convenient? Cross the street from the JW Marriott Lobby and you'll be introduced to 6 eateries at the Fareground food hall. They have indoor and outdoor seating, plus a marketplace for local shopping! Open 11 AM – 9 PM | 7 Days a Week
Entertainment & Live ShowsAustin offers a wide variety of entertainment. Check out the Visit Austin Calendar for upcoming events.
Sights & LandmarksThere is a plethora to see in Austin. A few top spots are:
Popular Austin Districts(Listed closest to farthest from the JW Marriott Austin / see the Downtown Austin Map for reference)
WeatherAlthough on the warmer side, July's weather is also the year's driest and sunniest for Austin, Texas. Perfect for outdoor excursions when not attending the Conference!
Additional Things to DoCheck out the Pasadena Visitors' Guide and visit https://www.austintexas.org/ for dining, events and other seasonal highlights in Austin.
Visual learner? Watch the video below for all things Austin! |
(JW Marriott Austin 5th Floor Bar)
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Outside of Austin
Coming to town before or after the USAging Conference and Tradeshow? We hope so!
Our Local Host Committee came up with "Day Trip" options for the surrounding areas of Austin. Check out more in the dropdowns below!
- Round Rock Downtown
- Kalahari Resort – Nation’s Largest Indoor Waterpark
- Round Rock Donuts – Home of the Texas Sized Donut
- Round Rock Express Minor League Baseball at Dell Diamond
- July 8 – 7:05 pm Friday Fireworks, July 9 – 7:05 pm, July 10 – 6:05 pm Sunday Kids Day
- Round Rock Premium Outlets
- Georgetown Square – Shopping, Dining, Wineries “Most Beautiful Town Square in Texas”
- Inner Space Cavern
- Visit Southwestern University – The oldest university in Texas
- Float the Comal River – Home of the City Tube Chute
- Visit Schlitterbahn Waterpark
- Visit Gruene Historic District– Home of Gruene Hall - Famous Country Music Venue
- Natural Bridge Caverns
- San Antonio Riverwalk
- Visit the Alamo or San Antonio Missions National Historic Park
- Check out The Pearl – A beautiful shopping and dining district nestled between the river, The Pearl is a great spot for a day trip.
- Historic Market Square – Enjoy the sights and flavors of old Mexico at Historic Market Square, a favorite of locals and tourists for generations.
- San Antonio The Saga Art Lightshow at San Fernando Cathedral
- San Antonio Museums - Museum of Art, Witte Museum Natural Science Museum, McNay Art Museum, Guinness World Records, Buckhorn Saloon & Museum, Briscoe Western Art Museum, Holocaust Memorial Museum
- Visit the Wineries – Over 50 in Gillespie County
- Check out the countless shops up and down Main Street
- Pick Peaches at Local Orchards
- Enjoy German Culture – Traditional German Restaurants, German Breweries, Historic Painted Churches,
- Climb Enchanted Rock
- Visit Luckenbach – Like the Waylon Jennings Song
- Museum Experiences - Lyndon B. Johnson National Historic Park, National Museum of the Pacific War, Vereins Kirche Museum