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The gardens focus on native Texas landscapes, with trails and family spaces spread beyond the main courtyard.\n\nIn late October, ordinary garden hours are 09:00–17:00 and final admission is at 16:00. Pre-purchase is strongly encouraged, and parking can be limited at busy times. Keep this as a free-day visit rather than placing it before a fixed COTA departure.\n\n![Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, Austin]()\n\nLandmarks & outdoors **Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center** Austin\n\nIn pictures\n\n### The full gallery.\n\n02 / The essentials\n\n### Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center: visit essentials\n\n1. 01\n\n Native Texas gardens and trails\n2. 02\n\n Pre-purchase strongly encouraged\n3. 03\n\n Limited parking at busy times\n\n04 / Before you go\n\n### Plan your visit\n\nWalk native-plant gardens and trails on a separate South Austin half-day.\n\n#### Cost\n\n≈ USD 17 adult\n\nAdult general admission is $15 Monday–Thursday and $18 Friday–Sunday. Children aged two and under enter free; check other concessions when booking.\n\n#### When to visit\n\nSeptember–May: gardens 09:00–17:00, with final admission at 16:00. Check the selected date for closures or event changes.\n\nAllow 2–3 hours, plus both road journeys\n\n#### Getting there\n\nLady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center\n\n4801 La Crosse Avenue, Austin, TX 78739\n\nThis is the La Crosse Avenue entrance in southwest Austin. Arrange a car or rideshare for both directions; it is not beside the downtown race shuttle departure.\n\n[Get directions]()\n\n#### Plan your visit\n\nPre-purchase is strongly encouraged. Choose a timed visit that leaves room for parking, the gardens and your onward road journey.\n\n[Check visiting and booking details]()\n\n#### Plan your return\n\nConfirm the return before setting off. If continuing to Driftwood, keep one driver alcohol-free and avoid a fixed city booking immediately afterwards.\n\n05 / Where it is\n\n### Find it\nand what’s nearby.\n\nExplore around Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center\n\n The map will load when you reach it.\n\nContinue exploring / Austin\n\n### More things to do\n*in Austin*\n\nExplore Austin activities, sights and places to eat. 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