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1. Hamilton Pool Preserve
- Located approximately 30 miles southwest of Austin, Hamilton Pool Preserve appeals to nature lovers in search of swimming, hiking, and birdwatching... read more
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- Nature & Wildlife
- Nile Expert Tip: Though it's a short drive to the outskirts of town, Hamilton Pool Preserve is one of Austin's postcard...
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2. South Congress Avenue
- Known for its funky style, South Congress Avenue, located about a mile south of the Ann Richards Congress Avenue Bridge and with a clear and brilliant... read more
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3. Zilker Botanical Garden
- Located in the heart of Austin, the Zilker Botanical Garden provides a beautiful urban retreat amid 30 acres in Zilker Park. This free and year-round... read more
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4. Barton Springs Pool
- The water in Barton Springs swimming pool hovers around 68 degrees year-round, which means that it feels cool -- even cold -- in the heat of summer.... read more
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5. Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum
- With a grand facade that includes a 35-foot-tall bronze star, the Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum is hard to miss. The three-story museum,... read more
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6. Texas State Capitol
- The Texas State Legislature meets only once every two years, so if the cavernous building seems oddly deserted, the legislature is probably not... read more
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7. Austin City Limits Music Festival
- Austin City Limits Music Festival is one of the biggest in the country and brings music fans from all over with its extensive line-up of big name... read more
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8. Deep Eddy Pool
- The water supply for the pool comes from an artesian well, and many are drawn to the fresh waters of this popular gathering place. A longtime favorite... read more
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9. Canyon Lake
- This lake is a favorite starting point for tubers who laze the day away by floating the Guadalupe River.This is an area settled by early German... read more
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10. Stevie Ray Vaughan Statue
- Late blues guitar legend Stevie Ray Vaughan became an Austin transplant when he was still in his teens, drawn to the live music scene and its endless... read more
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There are so many things to do in Austin that you can't fit them all into one trip. How, then, can you make sure you see the best that Austin has to offer? A great place to start would be at the Hamilton Pool Preserve. Hamilton Pool Preserve is a nature lover's paradise with swimming, hiking and bird-watching. It's one of Austin's premier postcard locations surrounded by breathtaking natural wonder. Your next stop should be South Congress Avenue. Known for its funky style, South Congress Avenue draws Austinites and tourists alike with its shopping and eating opportunities. Shopping on SoCo Avenue is a must-do for tourists and friends visiting from out of town. The restaurants along SoCo are among the best and there's no better place to find locally made merchandise.
To learn more about the history of Austin, and the state of Texas, visit the Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum. With a grand facade that includes a 35-foot-tall bronze star, the museum is hard to miss. The three-story museum, open since 2001, turns the varied history of the state into imaginative interactive exhibits for the enjoyment of all ages. Meet the state's first occupants on the first floor, hear Stephen F. Austin announce the Texas Revolution on the second, and visit the third level for an understanding of how opportunity has played a part in the making of the Lone Star State. There are so many things to do in Austin that one visit is never enough.
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