Austin

See this at: tspb.state.tx.us| Added on 03/09/07

The Texas Capitol is an extraordinary example of late 19th century public architecture and is widely recognized as one of the nation's most distinguished state capitols. It was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1970 and designated... See more

The Texas Capitol is an extraordinary example of late 19th century public architecture and is widely recognized as one of the nation's most distinguished state capitols. It was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1970 and designated a National Historic Landmark in 1986 for its "significant contribution to American history." Sited on one of Austin's highest points, the Capitol anchors the northern periphery of the downtown commercial district and commands a sweeping view towards the Colorado River from its southern façade. The main campus of The University of Texas at Austin is situated four blocks to the north. Wonderful views of the Capitol's dome from many vantage points throughout the Austin area are protected from obscuration by state law. Completed in 1888 as the winning design from a national competition, the Capitol's style is Renaissance Revival, based on the architecture of 15th-century Italy and characterized by classical orders, round arches and symmetrical... See less

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Austin's Mount Bonnell is one of Austin's oldest tourist attractions being documented as far back as 1850. It is the highest point within Austin City Limits at 785 feet, but is actually smaller than Mt. Larson directly across from Mt. Bonnell but... See more

Austin's Mount Bonnell is one of Austin's oldest tourist attractions being documented as far back as 1850. It is the highest point within Austin City Limits at 785 feet, but is actually smaller than Mt. Larson directly across from Mt. Bonnell but located in West Lake Hills. A wonderful place to picnic in the sun, Mt. Bonnell contains views of Town Lake and the Pennybacker or 360 Bridge as well as wonderful vistas of downtown. The area is a short hike from the road and there is no entrance fee. See less

Highlights: Mount Bonnell Austin is a popular tourist area that offers views of downtown, Town Lake, and 360 Bridge.

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For more than a quarter century, the folks at Esther's Pool have kept Austin rolling with laughter. Part magic show, part vaudeville review, part improv tour-de-force, Esther's Follies takes no prisoners, offering biting, hilarious satire on all the... See more

For more than a quarter century, the folks at Esther's Pool have kept Austin rolling with laughter. Part magic show, part vaudeville review, part improv tour-de-force, Esther's Follies takes no prisoners, offering biting, hilarious satire on all the news makers and events fit to parody. See less

See this at: ci.austin.tx.us| Added on 03/09/07

Within Zilker Park's 358 acres, lies one of the crown jewels of Austin, Barton Springs Pool. Three acres in size, the pool is fed from under ground springs and is on average 68 degrees year round. Over the years, Barton Springs Pool has drawn people... See more

Within Zilker Park's 358 acres, lies one of the crown jewels of Austin, Barton Springs Pool. Three acres in size, the pool is fed from under ground springs and is on average 68 degrees year round. Over the years, Barton Springs Pool has drawn people from all walks of life, from legislators who have concocted state laws there to free-spirited topless sunbathers who turned heads in the seventies. Even Robert Redford learned to swim at the pool when he was five years old while visiting his mother's relative in Austin. Today, Barton Springs still attracts a diverse crowd of people. Millions of years ago Barton Springs, the fourth largest natural springs in the state, was created as a result of a landshift that created the Balcones Fault. Named in honor of Andrew Jackson Zilker. "Colonel Andy", as friends called him, donated the land now known as Zilker Park. In 1884, at age 18, Zilker, who had left his native Indiana to seek his fortune, came to Austin with only 50 cents in his pocket and... See less

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Just blocks east of the State Capitol, the Cemetery is the final resting place of Governors, Senators, Legislators, Congressmen, Judges and other legendary Texans who have made the state what it is today. Efforts to establish the Texas State Cemetery... See more

Just blocks east of the State Capitol, the Cemetery is the final resting place of Governors, Senators, Legislators, Congressmen, Judges and other legendary Texans who have made the state what it is today. Efforts to establish the Texas State Cemetery began in 1851, with the death of General Edward Burleson. Burleson served with Sam Houston in the Battle of San Jacinto and as Vice President of the Republic of Texas. Throughout the years other notable Texans have been buried on Cemetery grounds including: Stephen F. Austin, General Albert Sidney Johnston, Governor Allan Shivers, Governor John Connally, and Lieutenant Governor Bob Bullock. Since 1851, the Texas State Cemetery has witnessed many changes. The most significant being, when Lieutenant Governor Bob Bullock initiated an extensive restoration project from 1994 to 1997. Another change made was the establishment of a three-member Texas State Cemetery Committee, which was appointed by Governor George W. Bush. The Committee oversees... See less

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You might ask why we put so much energy into improving a pool. This video captures some of the reasons why we, and many in the community, care so much about Deep Eddy. The file is quite large, so be patient while downloading.

You might ask why we put so much energy into improving a pool. This video captures some of the reasons why we, and many in the community, care so much about Deep Eddy. The file is quite large, so be patient while downloading. See less

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DINNER - DRINKS - MOVIES - EVENTS

DINNER - DRINKS - MOVIES - EVENTS See less

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For best viewing, bring your blankets and picnic baskets and watch from the Austin American-Statesman's Bat Observation Center. The center offers free parking, educational kiosks, and BCI Bat Interpreters on summer weekends, Thursday through Sunday -... See more

For best viewing, bring your blankets and picnic baskets and watch from the Austin American-Statesman's Bat Observation Center. The center offers free parking, educational kiosks, and BCI Bat Interpreters on summer weekends, Thursday through Sunday - June through August. There are also tours by Capital Cruises Boat Tours or Lone Star Riverboat. They are located just west of the bridge below the Hyatt-Regency Hotel. On the Northeast side of the bridge: T.G.I.Friday's restaurant in the Radisson Hotel & Suites have lake side decks for bat viewing. Or, watch from atop the bridge, but be careful of traffic, please. Bat-watchers please remember to "LOOK, AND NOT TOUCH!" Bats are wild animals and should be treated as such. Like all wild animals, they may bite in self-defense if handled. PLEASE DO NOT ATTEMPT TO HANDLE BATS. See less

See this at: utexas.edu| Added on 09/07/07

The 307-foot tall UT Austin Tower, designed by Paul Cret of Philadelphia, was completed in 1937. Through the years, the Tower has served as the University's most distinguishing landmark and as a symbol of academic excellence and personal opportunity.... See more

The 307-foot tall UT Austin Tower, designed by Paul Cret of Philadelphia, was completed in 1937. Through the years, the Tower has served as the University's most distinguishing landmark and as a symbol of academic excellence and personal opportunity. The observation deck of the UT Tower offers a spectacular view of the UT Campus and the Austin area in all directions. Thanks to the cooperative effort of students, staff, and the University administration, the observation deck has recently been remodeled and reopened to the public for the first time in nearly three decades. As a part of the renovation process, persons with disabilities now also have access to this monumental view. Observation deck tours are available by reservation only through the Texas Union Information Center. For information on availability and the schedule of tour reservations, please call (512) 475-6633, or toll free at 1-877-475-6633 for calls from outside the Austin area. The University of Texas at Austin offers... See less

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The mission of the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center is to increase the sustainable use and conservation of native wildflowers, plants, and landscapes.

The mission of the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center is to increase the sustainable use and conservation of native wildflowers, plants, and landscapes. See less

See this at: governor.state.tx.us| Added on 09/07/07

1010 Colorado, Austin, Texas 78701 Welcome to the Texas Governor’s Mansion! This premier historic home of Texas has served as the official residence of Texas governors and their families since 1856. It is the fourth oldest governor’s residence... See more

1010 Colorado, Austin, Texas 78701 Welcome to the Texas Governor’s Mansion! This premier historic home of Texas has served as the official residence of Texas governors and their families since 1856. It is the fourth oldest governor’s residence continuously occupied in the United States and the oldest governor’s mansion west of the Mississippi River. Tour Information and Mobility Impaired Access 512-463-5516 (Call for tour reservations and to arrange for mobility-impaired access) Monday – Thursday, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 noon, every 20 minutes; last tour begins at 11:40. Please understand there is limited availability on each tour. For security purposes, ALL visitors must make a reservation at least one business day prior to their desired tour date. Please call 512-463-5518 to make your reservation. When making your reservation you must provide birth dates for all visitors and an acceptable photo ID number (drivers license, passport, state ID) for adults 18 years of age and older. All adults... See less

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Blanton Museum of Art, University of Texas at Austin

Blanton Museum of Art, University of Texas at Austin See less

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Celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2007, the Harry Ransom Center has evolved into a world-renowned cultural institution. The Ransom Center houses the Gutenberg Bible (ca. 1455), the First Photograph (ca. 1826), film archives of David O. Selznick and... See more

Celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2007, the Harry Ransom Center has evolved into a world-renowned cultural institution. The Ransom Center houses the Gutenberg Bible (ca. 1455), the First Photograph (ca. 1826), film archives of David O. Selznick and Robert De Niro, paintings by Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera, and major manuscript collections of James Joyce, Ernest Hemingway, T. S. Eliot, D. H. Lawrence, Isaac Bashevis Singer, Tennessee Williams, and Norman Mailer, to name but a few of its treasures. The Center presents numerous public exhibitions and events featuring materials from its rich holdings and is used extensively for research by students and scholars from around the world. See less

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The Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum in Austin, Texas, houses papers from LBJ's political career. The Museum presents aspects from his life: Lady Bird Johnson, JFK assassination, the Civil Rights Act, Vietnam war.

The Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum in Austin, Texas, houses papers from LBJ's political career. The Museum presents aspects from his life: Lady Bird Johnson, JFK assassination, the Civil Rights Act, Vietnam war. See less

See this at: thestoryoftexas.com| Added on 03/13/07

The Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum in downtown Austin, Texas, tells the “Story of Texas” with three floors of interactive exhibits, the special effects show, The Star of Destiny, in the Texas Spirit Theater, and Austin's only IMAX Theatre,... See more

The Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum in downtown Austin, Texas, tells the “Story of Texas” with three floors of interactive exhibits, the special effects show, The Star of Destiny, in the Texas Spirit Theater, and Austin's only IMAX Theatre, featuring the signature large-format film, Texas: The Big Picture. A 35-foot-tall bronze Lone Star sculpture greets visitors in front of the Museum, and a colorful terrazzo floor in the Museum’s rotunda features a campfire scene with enduring themes from Texas’ past. The Museum also has a Cafe with indoor and outdoor seating and a Museum Store with something for the Texan in everyone. The driving force behind the creation of the Texas State History Museum was former Lieutenant Governor Bob Bullock. The Museum is a division of the State Preservation Board. For more information on how the Museum was developed, click here. To learn about employment opportunities, click here. Mission The Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum is a dynamic... See less

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Mexic-Arte Museum

Mexic-Arte Museum See less

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The Texas Memorial Museum is the exhibit hall of the Texas Natural Science Center. It is located at 2400 Trinity Street, on The University of Texas at Austin campus, in Austin, Texas.

The Texas Memorial Museum is the exhibit hall of the Texas Natural Science Center. It is located at 2400 Trinity Street, on The University of Texas at Austin campus, in Austin, Texas. See less

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healthy food that knocks your socks off

healthy food that knocks your socks off See less

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Take a deep breath and inhale the aroma of some of the best BBQ the Hill Country has to offer. You've found "The Salt Lick" so named by owner Hisako Roberts and her husband, the late Thurman Roberts, because "a Salt Lick is something where all the... See more

Take a deep breath and inhale the aroma of some of the best BBQ the Hill Country has to offer. You've found "The Salt Lick" so named by owner Hisako Roberts and her husband, the late Thurman Roberts, because "a Salt Lick is something where all the animals congregate. There is something good, something essential about it." Take a look... (1.6Mb RealPlayer clip - download the free player) See less

See this at: mattselrancho.com| Added on 04/20/07

the king of Austin Tex-Mex for fifty years

the king of Austin Tex-Mex for fifty years See less

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Juan In A Million, traditional Mexican food served up daily in Austin, Texas

Juan In A Million, traditional Mexican food served up daily in Austin, Texas See less