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6th Street District
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www.6street.com Sixth Street is Austin's entertainment with events like the Austin Mardi Gras celebration, South by Southwest Music Festival, The Republic of Texas Bikers Rally, the Pecan Street Festival and Sixth's Street infamous Halloween celebration.
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Arboretum Shopping Center
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High end outdoor shopping center and eateries
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Austin Parks and Pizza Complex
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512-670-9600 http://www.austinspark.com 22 acres of fun-filled attractions, special event areas, game pavilion and pizza buffet.
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Austin Zoo
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Open Daily 10am-6pm
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Barton Springs Pool and Zilker Park
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Barton Springs the largest natural swimming pool in the US located within an urban area, setting Austin apart from other metropolitan cities. Barton Springs is Austin's soul and sums up everything that Austin stands for. A chilly swimming hole.
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Bats and Congress Bridge
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512-416-5700 Ext 3636 http://www.batcon.org/discover/congress.html Shelters the largest urban bat colony in North America. More than 1.5 million bats fly out at dusk, April to October.
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Bob Bullock State History Museum
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866-369-7108 http://www.thestoryoftexas.com Features three floors of dynamic exhibits, a special effects Texas Spirit Theater, museum store and cafe. Austin's only IMAX theatre. Mon.-Sat. 9a.m. - 6p.m.; Sun. 12-6p.m.
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Convention Center
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Convention Center
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Duck Tours
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Land & water tours of Austin/512-477-5274
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Hamilton Pool
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Natural spring swimming/picnic areas 512-264-2740
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IMAX Theatre
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512-936-8746 / Adults 7 usd -children 5 usd
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Inner Space Caverns
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Underground caverns in Georgetown, Tx/Adults - 12.95 usd, Children -6.95 USD
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LBJ Libraray
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Lyndon Baines Johnson Presidential Library on University of Texas campus
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Lady Byrd Johnson Wildflower Center
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512-292-4100
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Lake Travis
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Marina, boating, camping, and Oasis dining
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Palmer Auditorium
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Palmer Events Center is 130,000 square feet, with a 70,000 square feet exhibit area capable of subdivision into two simultaneous events.
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Schliterbahn Water Park
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Waterpark in New Braunfels / Cost 20-30 usd Rated by the Travel Channel as "America's No. 1 Waterpark," this fun family resort spreads over 65 acres with thrills, spills and floats. 830-625-2351 http://www.schlitterbahn.com
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The Oasis
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Restaurant on Lake Travis to watch sunset views
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Travis County Expo Center
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Phone: (512) 854-4900 Event Information: (512) 854-9200
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University of Texas
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http://www.utexas.edu/ The University of Texas at Austin, the largest institution of The University of Texas System, is a major research university home to more than 48,000 students, 2,700 faculty and 19,000 staff members.
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Volente Beach
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Waterpark on Lake Travis; waverunners, ski boat rentals. http://www.volentebeach.com/
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Warehouse District
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Downtown bar & restaurant district
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Zilker Park
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Austin's largest park and gardens area
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Austin Childrens Museum
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512-472-2499 www.austinkids.org Austin Children's Museum exhibits and programs range from a unique "Austin Kiddie Limits" music set to interactive art experiences. Call for hours.
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Austin History Center
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512-974-7480 www.ci.austin.tx.us/library/lbahc.htm Research library documents Austin and Travis County through newspaper archives, photographs and other historical materials from 1839.
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Austin Museum of Art
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512-495-9224 Presents and organizes contemporary exhibitions of work by international, national and local artists.
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Austin Museum of Art Laguna Gloria
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512-495-9224 http://www.amoa.org Recently renovated facility features beautifully landscaped grounds and a historic villa on Lake Austin. Grounds Mon.-Sat. 9a.m.-5p.m.; Sun. 12-5p.m.
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Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum
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A special effects theater - the only IMAX in Austin
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Capital and Visitors Center
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512-305-8400 http://www.tspb.state.tx.us Housed in the historic General Land Office Building, the center details Texas history through exhibits and videos. Mon.-Sat. 9a.m. - 5p.m.; Sun. 12-5p.m
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Chic and trendy South Congress Ave
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www.6street.com, South Congress Avenue, diverse selection of quirky shops featuring'50s-style furniture to folk art. Boot shops, galleries, antiques and other curiosities fill quaint boutiques. Along with a wide variety of culinary delights.
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Dell Diamond
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(512) 255-2255 As the home of the Round Rock Express. The ballpark has received a number of accolades, including "Best Double-A Ballpark in the Country" by Baseball America magazine in 2003 & featured in Baseball America's 2005 "Great Parks Calendar."
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Elisabet Ney Museum
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512-458-2255 http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/elisabetney/ Originally the home and studio of German born sculptress Elisabet Ney, the museum displays many of her works, as well as furnishings and sculpting tools. Wed.-Sat. 10a.m. - 5p.m.; Sun. 12-5p.m.
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Faulk Central Library
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512-974-7300 http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/library The city's central library, 26 computer workstations with Internet access.
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Fourth Street Warehouse District
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www.360taboo.com/new4thstpage.htm Anchored by the Cedar Street Courtyard, the area continues to grow with a mix of upscale restaurants and bars that lure usual club hoppers with exotic drinks and more personal space.
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Sixth street Entertaiment District
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www.6street.com-Sixth Street is Austin's entertainment with events like the Austin Mardi Gras celebration, South by Southwest Music Festival, The Republic of Texas Bikers Rally, the Pecan Street Festival and Sixth's Street infamous Halloween celebration.
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Lyndon Baines Johns Library Museum
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512-721-0200 http://www.lbjlib.utexas.edu/ Tours tell the story of the 36th US president and trace the influences of his family and beloved Texas Hill Country on his career. Open daily.
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Texas Goveners Mansion
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512-463-5516 http://www.governor.state.tx.us/mansion Texas' premier historic home has been the official residence of Texas governors since 1856. Free tours available; reservations required.
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Texas Memorial Museum
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512-471-1604 http://www.texasmemorialmuseum.org Includes dinosaur and fossil displays, Texas wildlife, gems and minerals, meteorites and natural science. Mon.-Fri. 9a.m.-5p.m.; Sat. 10a.m.-5p.m.; Sun. 1-5p.m.
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Texas Military Museum
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512) 782-5659 http://www.texasmilitaryforcesmuseum.org Located on Camp Mabry Army Reserve base, the ,museum honors all Texas military personnel with exhibits and archives from the Texas fight for independence through all major US military conflicts.
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Texas State Capital
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512-463-0063 http://www.tspb.state.tx.us/spb/plan/tours.htm The granite Texas statehouse stands as a testament to the history of the Lone Star State. Free, guided tours. Mon.-Fri. 8:30-4:30p.m.; Sat. 9:30-3:30p.m.; Sun. 12-3:30 p.m.
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Texas State Library and Archives
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512-463-5514 http://www.tsl.state.tx.us The Lorenzo de Zavala building houses the Texas State Archives, genealogy collection and reference documents collection.
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Umlauf Sculpture Garden and Museum
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512-445-5582 http://www.umlaufsculpture.org More than 130 sculptures by the late Charles Umlauf are displayed both indoors and in a unique outdoor setting. Wed.-Fri. 10a.m.-4:30p.m.; Sat.-Sun. 1-4:30p.m.
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AMF Showplace Lanes-Bowling
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www.amf.com 95904 N lh 35 Austin TX, 78753 512-834-7733
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Jogging Track
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Jogging Track located at Reagan High School
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Lake Austin-Fishing
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Lower Colorado River Authority 3700 Lake Austin Blvd. Austin TX, 78703 512-473-3200 or 1-800-778-5272
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Slick Willies- Pool Hall
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6700 Middle Fiskville Rd. Austin TX, 78752
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Sight Seeing Tours
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1-888-881-3285 www.Austintours.com Hotel pick up available
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