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 Carriage ride around downtown |
8413 FM 973 Austin, TX 78719 United States +1 512 243 0044 http://www.austincarriage.com/ |
For a fabulous weekend tour of the city or a romantic evening ride, this service is one of the premier ways to visit Downtown Austin. Tours begin at several of the major hotels, as well as at a number of downtown restaurants. Weekend tours are available and cover over 20 historic sites, including the Governor's Mansion and the County Court House. The carriages are also available for special events. Carriages can be found near the Capitol on 11th at Congress Ave. The ride will take you on a tour of the downtown area. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Historical Austin tours |
5100 Trading Bend Austin, TX 78735 United States +1 512 498 4686 |
This service is perfect for the complete historical tour of Austin. Walking tours through the Capitol area and a special "Legends and Lore of Austin and Texas" tour offer a hands-on experience of the city. But by far, the best tour offered is "Ghosts, Murder and Mayhem," where you can learn the mysterious secrets that Austin keeps hidden away in its history. This is a wonderful way to learn about the city for a very reasonable price. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Indoor climbing and fitness center |
4401 Freidrich Ln Ste 300 Austin, TX 78744 United States +1 512 416 9299 http://www.austinrockgym.com |
This is rock climbing perfected: no sun to burn your eyes or skin, and if you fall from fifteen feet up, you land on 9 inches of carpet foam. This is one of Austin's most modern indoor rock climbing facilities. Rent all the gear and get a day pass, call or check website for prices. Professional instruction classes are available for all ages and abilities. Also offered is a complete fitness area and gift shop, where you will find high quality fitness gear from Misty Mountain, Cordless and Sterling among others. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Fun for all ages |
10807 Rawhide Trail Austin, TX 78709 United States +1 512 288 1490 / +1 800 291 1490 http://www.austinzoo.org |
Enjoy a hill country setting in a family environment. Austin Zoo, a privately owned home originally started with a small selection of farm animals and has now grown into a wild animal sanctuary and zoo. See Bengal tigers, lemurs, a butterfly garden and more! The picnic areas are perfect for a birthday party or company event. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Practice facilities |
9100 Decker Lane Austin, TX 78724 United States +1 512 272 4228 |
This nationally recognized 18-hole course offers a pro shop and complete practice facilities. Those facilities include a full driving range a wedge area, a chipping area and a putting green. Professional golfers Jeff Wilson, Karl Hartman and Kevin Taylor are on staff here and offer their wealth of knowledge. Tee times are taken five days in advance for weekdays, and on Thursday beginning at 7am for the weekend. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Paint your own ceramic art! |
3620 Bee Caves Road Suite B Austin, TX 78746 United States +1 512 328 1168 http://www.ceramicsbayou.com/ |
This ceramics studio offers pre-made ceramic pieces for you to choose from for painting fun. Coffee mugs, bowls, tiles and more intricate items are available for you and your child to glaze. The shop will fire your pieces for you and they will be ready for pick up in just a few days. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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In the Texas hill country |
7401 Highway 45 Austin, TX 78739 United States +1 512 288 4297 / +1 512 288 7759 (Tournament info) http://www.circlecranch.com |
Golfers will enjoy the Jay Morrish-designed 18-hole golf course nestled in the Texas Hill Country. It is a public course and tee times are taken up to ten days in advance; tee times can be reserved on their Web site or by phone. The club offers a clubhouse and grill serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Players may purchase drinks from the beverage cart on the course. The Pro-Shop carries men's Polo, Ashworth and Tommy Hilfiger, with a new line of women's clothing being offered. Golf instruction is available and green fees include cart rental. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Camping, boat ramps, lakefront |
1600 City Park Rd Austin, TX 78730 United States +1 512 974 6700 |
This park offers over 1,000 acres of land with nearly a mile of lakefront. Visitors can go boating and utilize the park's two boat ramps. Skiing, fishing and relaxing on the sandy waterfront are also options. There is a swimming area that employs lifeguards on summer weekends. Be sure to notice the ash, oak and juniper trees throughout the park. Sixty-six campsites are available, some along the waterfront, and pets on a leash are welcome. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Dick Phelp designed |
99 Twin Ridge Parkway Austin, TX 78664 United States +1 512 388 2874 http://www.forestcreek.com/gol... |
This public golf course set in the beautiful Texas hill country opened in 1991. The Dick Phelp-designed 18-hole course utilizes the ProShot Yardage System with Global Positioning Satellites that guide the players around the course. Offering pin distance information and helpful tips from the professionals, this small computer system is equipped on all EZGO-Carts. Stop in and visit the on-site pro shop or try out the 3-tiered driving range. Green fees include the cost of cart rental. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Tour the Hill Country by train |
Hwy 183 and FM 1431 Austin, TX 78613 United States +1 512 477 8468 http://www.austinsteamtrain.org/ |
For an enjoyable afternoon, take a scenic journey on this Central Texas vintage steam train. Traveling deep through the Hill Country, this excursion is a must-see for any train buff. Wander through small Texas towns and view the beauty of an era gone by, all while enjoying a relaxing trip in an old-time rail car. Visit the Web site for a schedule of departure times. Prices vary based on seating. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Eleven wooded acres |
4615 Bee Caves Rd Austin, TX 78746 United States +1 512 327 4881 http://www.thehillsfitness.com/ |
This fitness center has been serving people of all ages and fitness levels for the over twenty years. On eleven wooded acres you will find a ropes course, a sports-plex, a massage therapy department, spa services, fitness classes and two heated swimming pools. Personal Fitness Trainers are available to assist you in designing an individualized comprehensive workout program. Visitors also enjoy the steam room, sauna and whirlpool facilities. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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72 degree cave |
4200 South I-35, exit 295 (Under I-35) Austin, TX 78627 United States +1 512 931 2283 http://www.innerspace.com |
After being sealed for over 10,000 years, this cave was discovered in 1963 when a group of workers were digging to build a highway overpass. Daily tours are available and last just over an hour. The cave stays a comfortable 72 degrees Farenheit year-round, and features not only beautiful rock formations but also the remains of prehistoric mastodons, saber-tooth cats and other ice age animals. After your tour, enjoy the shaded picnic area with a playscape for children. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Toys with educational value |
3663 Bee Caves Rd, Ste 2A Austin, TX 78746 United States +1 512 327 0273 |
This is more than just a store; it is an adventure; especially for the little ones. The store sells a wide selection of toys, games and products with educational value. In other words, this is the place to get toys that kids will love and learn from. Also, most every weekday morning at 10:30am there is an activity session for the pre-school age group. Story time and finger-painting are among the activities. It also has activities for older children. Call the store for a calendar of events. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Native plant garden |
4801 LaCrosse Ave Austin, TX 78620 United States +1 512 292 4200 http://www.wildflower.org/ |
Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Research Center was established by Lady Bird Johnson, this fabulous garden brims with native Texas plants in courtyards, terraces, arbors and meadows. Along with a fantastic children's center, enjoy a visitors gallery, observation tower, café, gift store and nature trails. Take a break to enjoy award-winning architecture and fabulous scenery in this wonderful garden spot. Tours by appointment. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Disc golf, hike and bike trail |
Leopold De Waelplaats 24 Austin, TX 2000 United States +1 512 499 6700 |
This 344-acre park has an equestrian trail, a two-mile hike and bike trail, a fishing pier and an 18-hole disc golf course. Other sporting options include basketball, baseball, volleyball, tennis and soccer. So you can see, there is something for everyone to enjoy. The park is usually bustling with guests on the weeknights and weekends, with visitors bringing food to grill in the barbecue pits. There is also a picnic pavilion to sit under for a shady lunch. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Secluded and scenic |
1601 Quinlan Park Road Austin, TX 78732 United States http://wildtexas.com/texas-par... |
This wonderful day-use park is located at the upper end of Lake Austin. Visitors enjoy the waterfront, as well as 5.8 acres of land in this secluded park. The lake is great for windsurfing, waterskiing and fishing. Picnic facilities with barbecue grills add to the wonderful natural surroundings of this little getaway. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Old wives tales |
206 West Main Avenue, Suite 105 Austin, TX 78664 United States +1 512 314 5070 / +1 512 809 1205 http://www.roundrockghosts.com/ |
If you can't get your fill of ghost stories, come to Round Rock Ghost Tours. The tour offers eerie sounds, bone-chilling tales, creepy historical facts, and a walk through downtown. Leigh and Dayne Choate's interesting stories are enthralling and leave you awed. What's more, you also get to know the history of Round Rock. The tour starts at Saradora's Coffee House and lasts 90 minutes. Rates: Adult - USD13, children under 13 - USD9. Not recommended for children below 10. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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No Horse Show |
7311 Decker Lane Austin, TX 78724 United States +1 512 854 4900 http://www.co.travis.tx.us/exp... |
The Travis County Exposition Center, home of the annual county livestock show and rodeo also happens to be home to the Austin Ice Bats Professional Hockey Team. The expo center has a show barn for livestock! Weddings, arts and crafts shows, parties, meetings, and trade are also held here. Recently, renovations amounting to an astounding figure of six million dollars were done. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Biking/in-line skating |
4103 Slaughter Ln Austin, TX 78767 United States +1 512 947 6700 http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/par... |
If you are a serious cyclist, skate boarder or inline skater, you have found the perfect location for camaraderie and true X-Games experience. This is the place to see and be seen in the extreme sports venues of Austin. This winding loop, just over three miles of concrete, is perfect to push your body to the limits. Winding through the beautiful Texas landscape inside the Slaughter Creek Metropolitan Park, the Veloway is a little hard to find, but if you follow those on wheels, you are certain to find this sports venue treasure. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Private park on the lake |
16107 Wharf Cove F.M. 2769 Austin, TX 78641 United States +1 512 258 5109 http://www.volentebeach.com |
Located 30 minutes from downtown and offering boat rentals, cruises, and para-sailing. Enjoy the on-site restaurant or park your boat after a long ride. The new Water Park plays host to numerous water slides and swimming areas.Sundowner Grill offers a variety of Tex-Mex and American fare including burgers, fajitas, sandwiches, nachos, and quesadillas, along with a child's menu. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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