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Zilker Metropolitan ParkvsBullock Texas State History Museum
Both are endorsed by expert reviewers. On balance, Zilker Metropolitan Park scores marginally better than Bullock Texas State History Museum. Zilker Metropolitan Park has a TripExpert Score of 84 with positive reviews from 13 sources such as Time Out, Time Out and Time Out.
Zilker Metropolitan Park
Travel + Leisure
Not For Tourists
Afar Magazine
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2100 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78746
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Travel + Leisure "When it isn’t hosting concerts such as the Austin City Limits Music Festival, a three-day event held each October, Zilker Park is a popular spot for locals to enjoy the outdoors." Full review
Not For Tourists "Home of Austin City Limits festival and massive family park."
Afar Magazine "Pack your picnic baskets and head out to Zilker Park for an evening of live, local music." Full review
Time Out "It’s one of the most surefire spots in town to socialize—you’re bound to run into old friends along the hillsides if you’re local, and likely to make new friends if you stick around long enough." Full review
Time Out "You and your young ones can picnic or explore the gardens while witnessing the full mating and life cycles of this fascinating, totally nonaggressive avian family." Full review
Time Out "Explore the park by hike-and-bike trail or settle down by the swimming pool." Full review
Time Out "The mosaic flamingo glitters next to the pool at Patterson Park but you can also play tennis, basketball or barbecue at one of four pits. " Full review
Time Out "You can sign up for a volleyball, fast-pitch softball, basketball or wrestling league at the rec center here, or use the dance studio, computer lab, gym, boxing club or weight room." Full review
Time Out "Dove Springs features a pool, sports fields, picnic tables, barbecue pits and more. " Full review
Time Out "Rosewood Recreation Center and Doris Miller Auditorium can be found at Rosewood Park along with athletic fields, barbecue pits, picnic tables, a pool and playground. " Full review
Bullock Texas State History Museum
Fodor's
Michelin Guide Afar Magazine
Condé Nast Traveler
U.S. News & World Report Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
1800 N Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78701
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Fodor's "Bob Bullock, Texas's 38th lieutenant governor and a potent political force in his day, lobbied hard to establish a museum of state history in his years of public service." Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"Named after an illustrious Texas lieutenant governor, this sunset-red expanse of granite, framed by a 35ft-tall bronze star and the six flags of Texas, has three floors of exhibits." Full review
Afar Magazine "One of the city’s most popular tourist attractions and hosts regular exhibits on state history and rotating shows that highlight cultural institutions like Texas high school football." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "The Bullock Museum is all about the history of Texas, a place that's prouder than most other places on Earth." Full review
U.S. News & World Report11.0
"Explore the Lone Star State's vibrant past with artifacts...along with galleries featuring more than 500 artifacts, the museum features rotating special exhibits...home to the largest IMAX screen " Full review
Travel + Leisure "This Austin museum chronicles Texas history and the people who made the state what it is today"
Austin Travel Guide
March 2, 2021
Travel + Leisure "Known as the official history museum of Texas, the Bullock is the place to go to learn about the story of Texas"
