2 Best Sights in Austin, Texas

The 19th century lives on at this delightfully eccentric museum, where German Romanticism meets the Texas frontier. The historic home and studio of sculptor Elisabet Ney is a lovely gem in the Hyde Park neighborhood that showcases Ney's life and work, with more than 70 sculptures on display. Ney's studio, where she produced sculptures of historic figures, like Stephen F. Austin and Sam Houston, is set up as she knew it, with sculpting tools, hat, teacup, and other items all in their proper places. The castle-like home is surrounded by native prairie grasses and more outdoor sculptures. Family-friendly art classes and special events are also hosted throughout the year. 

The home of the Austin Football Club (the city's first major professional sports team) is a state-of-the-art stadium located just north of downtown off Burnet Road. There are clear-bag restrictions at the gate, but staff is helpful and informative when it comes to navigating the facility, which includes a great selection of local food stalls, like Tacodeli and Bao'd Up. You'll see fans decked out in green throughout the city on game days as they head to the stadium. A bevy of local restaurants, bars, and breweries are nearby for pre- or postgame parties.