Where to take your out-of-town relatives during the holidays

The four-day Christmas holiday weekend is here, folks. For many this means distant relatives, old friends, and new in-laws will drop by for a visit.

Naturally, you’ll want to show them around town with pride and expertise. We’ve put together a list of guides and maps to help you do just that. make the most of this three-day weekend. We went for what we think most visitors are looking for: a mix of the tried and true and a few places off off the beaten path—maybe even to a some spots you haven’t visited much yourself.

Bonus: If you have guests flying in, have them take a look at our Austin airport guide.

An obvious but necessary caveat: Most of the indoor spaces will be closed on Tuesday, Christmas Day, December 25, and many will be closed or close early on Monday, Christmas Eve, December 24. Remember to call ahead to find out. And there are still plenty of places to enjoy Austin’s natural outdoor beauty, open 365 days a year.