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Circuit of The Americas, Austin, TX

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Circuit of The Americas

9201 Circuit of The Americas Blvd · Austin, TX

Why you should go…

Circuit of The Americas sits on 1,500 acres in the rolling hills outside downtown Austin and has hosted racing and concerts since 2012. Its 3.426-mile Grand Prix circuit has 20 turns and stages the Formula 1 United States Grand Prix, MotoGP and NASCAR. A 251-foot observation tower rises beside the Germania Insurance Amphitheater, and a karting track lets you drive for yourself. COTALAND, a theme park on the grounds, is still under construction.

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  • #formula 1
  • #concert venue
  • #go karts

Good to know

General attractions guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Book the time slot, not just the ticket

    Timed entry is now the norm at big-draw attractions, and online tickets are often cheaper than the gate.

  • Grab the daily schedule on arrival

    Feeding times, keeper talks, and shows run on a posted timetable that changes day to day.

  • The first hour is the quietest

    Queues build through late morning and peak after lunch, so an early start buys you the shortest waits.

  • Budget past the ticket price

    Parking, lockers, strollers, and food inside the gates are common extras worth planning for.

What's around here?

The closest stops to Circuit of The Americas, ordered by straight-line distance.

  • Shopping
    Local Gem

    South Congress Avenue

    Free

    Boutiques, food trailers, and the famous Hi, How Are You mural line this walkable strip south of the river.

    10 mi awaySwitch it up: Shopping

  • Sport & Outdoor
    Iconic

    Congress Avenue Bridge Bats

    Free

    Up to 1.5 million Mexican free-tailed bats stream out from under this bridge every summer evening.

    11 mi awaySwitch it up: Sport & Outdoor

  • Eat & Drink
    Foodie Favorite

    Franklin Barbecue

    Under $25

    The line forms before sunrise for brisket that regularly gets called the best in Texas.

    11 mi awaySwitch it up: Eat & Drink

  • Museums
    Quirky Fun

    Museum of the Weird

    Under $25

    Sixth Street dime museum of oddities, with mummies, shrunken heads, and sideshow curiosities.

    11 mi awaySwitch it up: Museums

  • Sport & Outdoor
    Outdoor Adventure

    Lady Bird Lake Hike-and-Bike Trail

    Free

    A 10-mile loop around the water where half of Austin seems to run, walk, or paddleboard.

    11 mi awaySwitch it up: Sport & Outdoor

  • Tours
    Family Favorite

    Lone Star Riverboat Bat Cruise

    Under $25

    Watch the Congress Avenue bat colony take flight from the water on an evening riverboat cruise.

    11 mi awaySwitch it up: Tours