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The slogan states that "everything is bigger in Texas," and if you look at our Capitol, the phrase rings true. Stand …
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Texas State Capitol
1100 Congress Ave
Austin, TX 78701-1949
United States
+1 512 463 0063
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TIME, TIME TIME...TAKE IT
STATUES IN THE FRONT, the theory is that on a statue of a solider on horseback, if the horse is depicted with one hoof off the ground, the soldier was wounded in battle (and may have died later from the wounds); Two raised hooves indicate that the soldier died in battle. If the statue shows all four hooves on the ground, the rider survived all battles unharmed.
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Less than a century ago this bridge served as the gateway to Austin. Originally a wooden pedestrian bridge, traveler …
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100 Congress Ave
Austin, TX 78701-4020
United States
+1 512 478 0098
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MIGHT WANT TO PARK ON NORTH SIDE, WALK ACROSS, CHECK OUT THE BATS AND WALK BACK.
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Standing 27 stories high, the University of Texas Tower (the main administrative building) is a fixture in the Austi …
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University of Texas Tower
2398 Inner Campus Dr
Austin, TX 78705
United States
+1 512 475 6633
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DRIVE TO THE FRONT BY THE FOUNTAIN. TAKE SOME PICS, GO ON THE TOUR IF YOU HAVE TIME.
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A 35-foot bronze Lone Star sculpture greets visitors at the entrance of this epic museum. This place narrates the st …
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1800 N Congress Ave
Austin, TX 78701-1342
United States
+1 512 936 8746
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GIVE YOURSELF SOME TIME HERE
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'Football doesn't build character. It eliminates weak ones', said Darrell Royal, the Head coach of the Texas Longhor …
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2100 San Jacinto Blvd
Austin, TX 78712-1047
United States
+1 512 475 7348
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Disch-Falk Field, home of UT Austin's Longhorn baseball team, is a must during baseball season.
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1300 E Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Austin, TX 78702
United States
+1 512 471 3434
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As one of Austin's finest attractions, Barton Springs Pool is the perfect outing for those hot Texas days---or even …
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Barton Springs Pool
2201 Barton Springs Rd
Austin, TX 78746-5736
United States
+1 512 476 9044
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IT'S A LOOK AT IT KINDA PPLACE. WATER IS FREAKIN COLD...AT LEAST PUT YOUR FOOT IN TO SAY YOU DID
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One of Austin's oldest tourist attractions, Mount Bonnell is also one of the highest points in the city—there is an …
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3800 Mount Bonnell Rd
Austin, TX 78731
United States
+1 512 974 6700
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LOTS OF STEPS TO CLIMB BUT THE VIEW CAN'T BE BEAT..COOL FOR SUNSET BUT GET THERE ABOUT A 45 BEFORE SUNSET TO LOOK AROUND
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The Congress Bridge over Town Lake houses approximately one and a half million bats in mid-summer. In the spring, th …
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100 Congress Ave
Austin, TX 78701-4020
United States
+1 512 416 5700
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EVENING..BEFORE SUNSET
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One of the first streets surveyed in Austin, Sixth was originally known as Pecan Street. During the day, shops, rest …
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East 6th Street
E 6th St
Austin, TX 78701
United States
+1 800 926 2282
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Patrons will enjoy a huge variety of activities at Zilker Park. You can check out the hike and bike trails, picnic f …
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Zilker Park
2100 Barton Springs Rd
Austin, TX 78746
United States
+1 512 974 6700
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Equal parts Tex-Mex restaurant and Elvis Presley shrine, this place combines south-of-the-border dining with a …
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1728 Barton Springs Rd
Austin, TX 78704
United States
(512) 474-4452
Notes
EXPECT A LONG WAIT, DO IT ANYWAY AND ASK FOR THE JALAPENO CREAM SAUCE TO GO WITH YOUR CHIPS. BUT GET HOT SAUCE TOO
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Restaurant
2606 Guadalupe St
Austin, TX 78705
United States
(512) 477-5717
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Restaurant
2300 Cesar Chavez St E
Austin, TX 78702
United States
(512) 472-3872
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BREAKFAST TACOS!!! DON'T MISS BFAST HERE!
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One part vaudeville and one part stinging political/social satire, this place has amused and delighted its guests, a …
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Esther's Follies
525 E 6th St
Austin, TX 78701-3741
United States
+1 512 320 0553
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This 18-acre cemetery is the final resting place of some of Austin's most famous military and public figures, includ …
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Texas State Cemetery
909 Navasota St
Austin, TX 78702-3322
United States
+1 512 463 0605
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GONNA TAKE SOME TIME TO LOOK AROUND
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According to legend, Stephen F. Austin and local Native Americans signed peace treaties at this site, featuring the …
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Treaty Oak
503 Baylor St
Austin, TX 78703
United States
+1 512 440 5194
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Originally housing the first classes ever held by the University of Texas at Austin in 1894, the remains of Austin's …
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Old State Capitol Building Ruins
Congress Ave & W 11th St
Austin, TX 78701
United States
+1 512 475 3366
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WON'T TAKE LONG AND THE GOV MANSION, CAPITOL ARE CLOSE LIKE REAL CLOSE BY, ONLY A FEW BLOCKS FROM HICKORY ST
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Summertime signals the return of the popular escorted twilight tours of the University of Texas Tower. Enjoy sweepin …
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University of Texas Tower Tours
2247 Guadalupe St
Austin, TX 78705-0548
United States
+1 512 475 6633
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The Omni Austin at Southpark offers upscale accommodations about five miles from downtown Austin attractions. …
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Omni Austin Hotel at Southpark
4140 Governors Row
Austin, TX 78744
United States
512-448-2222
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Restaurant
1209 Red River St
Austin, TX 78701
United States
(512) 477-7006
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BRICK OVEN PIZZA..SHUT YOUR MOUTH GOOD
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Just off Sixth Street, this microbrewery offers some of the best beer and deals in Austin. The clientèle is varied, …
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Copper Tank Brewing Company
504 Trinity St
Austin, TX 78701-3714
United States
+1 512 478 8444
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Next door to Waterloo Records, this casual restaurant is a great place to catch music performed by local talent. Wat …
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600 N Lamar Blvd
Austin, TX 78703-5414
United States
+1 512 472 5400
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