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Recent visitors appreciated their time along SoCo, some for shopping, others for its restaurants or live music. When you're not shopping, eating or strolling, swing by the Continental Club to grab a drink and enjoy some live music. Shopping along SoCo ranges from authentic boot shops to curated boutiques attracting both travelers and locals who are in search of conversation-starting outfits. Another top activity is patio dining where you can grab delicious bites from morning to night along with choice vantage points for people-watching. From the murals around every corner – like 'Willie for President' (Nelson that is) to the iconic 'I Love You So Much' – people are snapping pictures everywhere. With amazing views of the Texas State Capitol, South Congress, or SoCo as the locals call it, plays a vital role in the city's culture. South Congress Avenue is the section of Congress Avenue after it passes over Lady Bird Lake. Many recent visitors recommend stopping by on a weekday when there's fewer crowds. Parkgoers mentioned to need to check hours for individual attractions, like the pool or the miniature train, since each are closed at select times during the week.

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Most visitors enjoyed their time in the park, and said future travelers should spend at least a full day here. The park hosts several popular events, including the Austin City Limits Musical Festival, the ABC Kite Fest and the holiday Trail of Lights (each affect the park's accessibility so plan ahead). After a day spent strolling the park, cool down with a dip in Barton Springs Pool, a 3-acre natural swimming hole. A theater, train for children and sports courts are also on-site. Art aficionados can peruse the works housed within the UMLAUF Sculpture Garden & Museum while garden enthusiasts can peruse the specialty gardens in the Zilker Botanical Garden. You'll be able to spend a whole day here thanks to a range of activities such as swimming, canoeing or digging for fossils at the Austin Nature and Science Center's Dino Pit. Zilker Metropolitan Park shelters some of the city's most popular attractions – from the Zilker Botanical Gardens to Barton Springs Pool – as well as several athletic fields and plenty of open space for strolling. Sitting on the banks of the Colorado River, this beloved park spans more than 350 acres and buoys Austin's reputation as one of the Best Places to Live.

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