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What to do in Austin, Texas Are you looking for a unique vacation destination that offers you the chance to ‘get away' from the stresses of everyday life, while providing a travel experience like no other? Then ditch your ‘work' clothes for a pair of comfortable jeans & cowboy boots, and stop in to see all that awaits you in Austin, Texas. Austin, Texas: the capital city of this lone-star state has plenty to offer for everyone. Whether its hip-happening night life, a romantic and picturesque getaway with the one you love, or a relaxed, fun-filled family adventure you seek, Austin, Texas has it all! This city of Austin is considered to be the ‘live music' capital of the world. Music, inspired by the early jazz and blues of the 20's, 30's., and 40's, is the soul of this city: surrounded by rolling hills, and some of the most rugged, yet beautifully- natural landscapes found anywhere. Austin, Texas celebrates its diversity of Hispanic, Native American, and European heritages, with influences seen throughout this city. Every year the city hosts several cultural events that honor Austin's unique ‘blending' of cultures. Although this city has a laid-back atmosphere that draws many visitors each year, it is also a thriving metropolis that fortune 500 companies such as: IBM, Texas Instruments, Motorola, and Dell. To name just a few, are based in. Popular sites to see while you are in Austin include: The Lyndon B. Johnson Presidential Library and Museum: (The nations most visited Presidential library.) Open Daily: 9a.m. – 5p.m. Chronicles the life & times of Lyndon B and Lady Bird Johnson. Follow up your visit with a tour of the Lyndon B. Johnson National Historic Park: where you will hear the story of Lyndon B. Johnson's life, explore his family tree, and learn how the ‘Texas hill country', influenced his political career. Watch the Congress Avenue Bridge Bats: take flight at dusk from April to October. This colony of bats, (1.5 million in numbers,) is the largest urban colony in Northern America. Watch the sky fill with these ‘insect eradicators', from your hotel balcony or aboard a river boat for an up-close view. Visit the Austin Museum of Art: to see permanent collections as well as traveling displays featuring works by national and international artists. Take the kids to explore the hands-on exhibits at the Austin Children's Museum or hop over to the Austin Nature and Science Center and ride on the miniature train. Take a walking tour of historic downtown Austin for an experience you will not soon forget. See first-hand the different heritages celebrated within this city. Dip your toes in the soothing waters found at Barton Springs. Your toes will be delighted to ‘feel' the free-flowing, artisan-fed spring waters found here. If you're looking for nightlife, try visiting one of the many honky-tonks around the city. There's the Broken Spoke, on S. Lamar Blvd., considered to be the last of the great ‘Texas dance halls'. Or The Continental Café on S. Congress Avenue, celebrating the best of honky-tonk music Texas has to offer or TC's Lounge on Webberville Road for unforgettable live music performances. Austin, Texas has accommodations to suit everyone's needs and tastes from hotels, motels, bed & breakfasts, and resort spas, to RV parks and campgrounds. It is easy to get around Austin to see everything, just hitch a ride on a “Dillo”: This isn't cowboy slang for a donkey: Dillo's are trolleys and small busses that shuttle visitors around the city free of charge. ‘Moonlight' shuttles are available: Thurs-Sun for those who are out to enjoy Austin's nightlife. Pick up the phone or dial our toll free number into your cell phone to book your next Hill Country vacation with us. Toll Free at 866-640-9696 |
