Top 10 Freebies
By Tara Hall, Citysearch Contributor
From complimentary refreshments to fee-free museums, these freebies will keep your social calendar full even when your wallet is empty.
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Austin City Limits
2504-B Whitis Ave, Austin, TX
Score tickets to this legendary UT-based music program for a historic televised experience. -
South Congress Avenue
S Congress Ave, Austin, TX
The first Thursday of every month, shops are open late, vendors fill sidewalks, DJs spin dance music while gypsy folk musicians and songwriters croon melodies. Popcorn and tamales are for sale along the street, or step inside a restaurant for formal dining. Artisans and shop owners meet and greet the curious crowds. -
The Blanton Museum of Art
Martin Luther King Blvd at Congress Ave, Austin, TX
From classic European paintings to ultramodern installations--all exhibits are free of charge every Thursday. -
Texas State Capitol
1100 Congress Ave, Austin, TX
Free daily tours of this majestic granite statehouse showcase the best of Texas. -
Waterloo Records and Video
600A N Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX
This nationally recognized, independently owned record shop hosts regular in-store performances of both local and touring talent alongside complimentary beer. -
Speakeasy
412D Congress Ave, Austin, TX
Learn to get your shimmy on with free salsa lessons at 9pm Wednesdays at this tri-level downtown hot spot. -
Sixth Street
1900 E Sixth St, Austin, TX
Wander along this notorious boulevard of bars and clubs, most of which don't charge a cover. -
The Cloak Room
1300 Colorado St, Austin, TX
Hobnob with politicos while snacking at the free happy hour buffet at this tiny bar near the Capitol. -
Dallas Nightclub
7113 Burnet Rd, Austin, TX
Turn two left feet into perfect two-steppers with free country dance lessons Saturdays and Sundays on this expansive dance floor. -
Governor's Mansion
1010 Colorado St, Austin, TX
Make reservations to take a complimentary guided tour of the historic home of the state's most powerful person.
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Buffalo Exchange
2904 Guadalupe St, Austin, TX
Not quite a vintage boutique, not quite a thrift store: Chic clothes on these racks are the coolest castoffs around. -
Zen Japanese Food Fast
1303 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX
The prompt service, reasonable menu and light options combine the best of fast-food and sit-down dining.
