From Vienna - At A Glance on this website:
▲▲▲ Hofburg Imperial Apartments Lavish main residence of the Habsburgs.
▲▲▲ Hofburg Treasury The Habsburgs' collection of jewels, crowns, and other valuables — the best on the Continent.
▲▲▲ Vienna State Opera Dazzling, world-famous opera house.
▲▲▲ St. Stephen's Cathedral Enormous, historic Gothic cathedral in the center of Vienna.
▲▲▲ Kunsthistorisches Museum World-class exhibit of the Habsburgs' art collection, including works by Raphael, Titian, Caravaggio, Bosch, and Bruegel.
▲▲▲ Schönbrunn Palace Spectacular summer residence of the Habsburgs, rivaling the grandeur of Versailles.
▲▲ Haus der Musik Modern museum with interactive exhibits on Vienna's favorite pastime.
▲▲ World Museum Vienna Four museums in one: Uncrowded collection of armor, musical instruments, ancient Greek statues, and ethnographic treasures in the elegant halls of a Habsburg palace.
▲▲ Albertina Museum Habsburg residence with state apartments, world-class collection of graphic arts and modernist classics, and first-rate special exhibits.
▲▲ Kaisergruft Crypt for the Habsburg royalty.
▲▲ Natural History Museum Big, beautiful catalog of the natural world, featuring the ancient Venus of Willendorf.
▲▲ Belvedere Palace Elegant palace of Prince Eugene of Savoy, with a collection of 19th- and 20th-century Austrian art (including Klimt).
▲ St. Peter's Church Beautiful Baroque church in the old center.
▲ Spanish Riding School Prancing white Lipizzaner stallions.
▲ St. Michael's Church Crypt Final resting place of about 100 wealthy 18th-century Viennese.
▲ Karlskirche Baroque church offering the unique (and temporary) chance to ride an elevator up into the dome.
▲ Academy of Fine Arts Painting Gallery Small but exciting collection by 15th- to 18th-century masters.
▲ The Secession Art Nouveau exterior and Klimt paintings in situ.
▲ Naschmarkt Sprawling, lively outdoor market.
▲ Museum of Military History Huge collection of artifacts tracing the military history of the Habsburg Empire.
▲ Kunst Haus Wien Museum Modern art museum dedicated to zany local artist Hundertwasser.
▲ Imperial Furniture Collection Eclectic collection of Habsburg furniture.
Plus the iconic Ferris wheel at the Prater amusement park.
Visit a heuriger. Attend an opera if the season has started.