Things To Do In The Austin Area

ARTS, FESTIVALS  AND ENTERTAINMENT

March 2011

Zilker Kite Festival  March 6 Contests, stunts and kites galore.
Zilker Park, 2201 Barton Springs Road (512) 448-5483

Star of Texas Fair and Rodeo  March 11-26 Livestock show, PRCA performances, barbeque cook-off, carnival, exhibits and entertainment.
Travis County Exposition Center, 9100 Decker Lane (512) 919-3000

South by Southwest March 11-20  A conference for film, multimedia and music. Includes showcases, discussion panels and vendors.
Austin Convention Center, 500 E. Cesar Chavez St. (512) 467-7979

April 2011

Texas Hill Country Wine and Food Festival - Wine, food and festivities. Various locations. (512) 249-6300

Art City Austin 
National artists, local restaurants and hands-on art activities for adults and children.
Cesar Chavez Street, Colorado Street to Lamar Blvd. (512) 458-6073

Yesterfest  April 24
Story telling, snake handlers, petting zoo, crafts, music and food vendors.
Downtown Bastrop (512) 321-2557 X 15

Eeyore's Birthday Party  April 30 - Benefits nonprofit groups in Austin.
Pease Park, 1100 Kingbury St. (512) 448-5160

Old Settler's Music Festival  April 14 - 17.
International, national and regional artists performing American roots and Texas music.
 Salt Lick Pavilion and Camp Ben McCullough, Driftwood

May 2011
Old Pecan Street Festival May 7 - 8   (Also Sept. 24 -25)  -  Live music and arts and crafts vendors
East 6th Street (512) 443-6179

Viva Cinco de Mayo  - May 6 - 7    Celebration of Hispanic heritage includes music, food, a parade, state championship menudo cook-off, folkloric dancers and a beauty pageant.
Hays County Civic Center, San Marcos (512) 353-8482

Deutschen Pfest  May 20-22 - German festival includes music, parade, food, arts and crafts, children's activities and a 5K run and walk.
Pfluger Park, 515 City Park Road, Pflugerville (512) 251-5082

Kerrville Folk Festival  May 26 - June 12 -  Singer/songwriter music festival in an outdoor camping setting with arts, crafts and workshops. Quiet Valley Ranch, 3876 Medina Highway, Kerrville (830) 257-3600

Texas Greek Festival
Celebration of Greek food, music and culture
Austin Museum of Art - Laguna Gloria, 3809 W. 35th St.

Crawfish Festival  May 27 - 29
Cajun food, children's activities and arts and crafts.
Downtown Fredericksburg

June 2011

Elgin Western Days (Click for date) Parade, fair, cooking and photography contests
Elgin (512) 285-4515

Luling Watermelon Thump  June 23-26 - Parade and seed-spitting and watermelon eating contests
Downtown Luling (830) 875-3214 X 2


Republic of Texas Biker Rally  June 9 - 12 - Biggest motorcycle rally in Texas with live music, bike competitions and trade show

October 2011

Austin City Limits Music Festival   Oct. 16 -18    3 Days, 8 Stages, 130 Bands
Zilker Park, Austin TX

Oktoberfest in Fredericksburg   Sept. 30th & Oct. 1 - 2                                                                                                    Celebrate Fredericksburg German heritage with food arts and crafts and music
Fredericksburg, TX (830) 997-4810

Texas Parks and Wildlife Expo  Oct.
Free. Learn about fishing, camping wildlife management and conservation, hunting, birding and boating.
Texas Parks and Wildlife Headquarters, 4200 Smith School Rd. (800) 792-1112

Texas Mesquite Art Festival - Click here for dates.
Large collection of mesquite art with a juried show.
Downtown Fredericksburg (830) 997-8515

Austin Film Festival   Oct. 20-27                                                                                                                                          Various venues. (512) 478-4795  (800) 310-3378

Fredericksburg Food and Wine Fest   Oct. 22                                                                                                                    Texas food, wine and live music
Downtown Fredericksburg

November 2011


Fun Fun Fun Fest       Click here for dates
A variety of bands perform
Waterloo Park, 403 E. 15th St.


A Christmas Affair  Click here for dates
Sponsored by the Junior League of Austin. Retail merchants sell antiques, jewelry, clothing, children's items and holiday items.
Palmer Events Center, 900 Barton Springs Rd. (512) 467-8982

Chuy's Children Giving to Children Christmas Parade  
Giant balloons and holiday floats parade through downtown. Toys are collected for Operation Blue Santa.
Downtown Austin

Trail of Lights and Zilker Christmas Tree   Click here for dates.
Zilker Park, 2201 Barton Springs Rd. (512) 974-6700

THEATERS

Arts on Real Theater and Sound Stage
Alternative venue for drama, musicals and more. 2826 Real St. 472-2787

Austin Caberet Theater
Cabaret-style music and comedy at the Masion at Judges' Hill. 1900 Rio Grande St. 453-2287

Austin Playhouse At Penn Field
Mixture of genres including comedy, drama and local acts. 3601 S. Congress Ave., Building C. 476-0084

Bass Concert Hall
Because of renovations, this popular venue for theater, music and more is closed until December 2008. Theater, ballet, film, music and more. University of Texas campus, 23rd Street and Robert Dedman Drive 800 687-6010

Bastrop Opera House
Community theater, comedies, musicals and vaudeville. 711 Spring St., Bastrop (512) 321-6283, (512) 303-6283

Bates Recital Hall
University of Texas campus, Robert Dedman Drive and Trinity Street. 471-1444

Blue Theater
Alternative theater. 916 Springdale Road. 927-1118

Brockett Theatre
University of Texas shows. 23rd Street at San Jacinto Boulevard. 471-1444

Cap City Comedy Club
Stand-up comdedians. 8120 Research Blvd. , Suite 100. 467-2333

The City Theatre
Stage plays and musicals. 3823 Airport Blvd. Suite D. 524-2870

Dougherty Arts Center
Gallery, theater and school. 1110 Barton Springs Road. 397-1471

ColdTowne Theater
Improv comedy troupe. 4803 Airport Blvd. 524-2807

Esther's Follies
Musical sketch comedy. 525 E. Sixth St. 320-0553

Gaslight Theater
Dramas, comedies, musicals and performance art pieces. 204 N. Main St., Lockhart. (512) 376-5653

Helms Fine Arts Center
Theater at St. Stephen's Episcopal School; includes the Nancy Wilson Scanlan Gallery. 2900 Bunny Run. 327-1213 X 280

Hill Country Community Theater
Community theater for musicals, comedy and drama. 4003 W. RM 2147, Marble Falls. (830) 798-2747

Hogg Auditorium
Variety of performances. University of Texas. Guadalupe and 24th Streets. 471-1444

Hyde Park Theatre
Small theater commissions, produces and presents mostly new works. 511 W. 43rd St. 479-7529

Jessen Auditorium
Chamber music. University of Texas, 21st and University Streets. 471-5401

Jones Theater
Southwestern University shows. Georgetown. (512) 863-1378

Kids Acting Studio
Offers peformances and children's acting classes. 5811 Burnet Road. 458-5437

Lockhart Community
TheaterCommunity performances. 216 S. Main St., Lockhart (512) 398-3812

Long Center for the Performing Arts
Austin's new $77 million, two-theater venue opened in spring 2008. 701 W. Riverside Drive. (512) 457-5100

Mary Moody Northen Theatre
Guest artists join students in productions. St. Edward's University, 3001 S. Congress Ave. 448-8484

McCullough Theatre
University of Texas theater offeing small operas, dance events. 2400 Robert Dedman Drive. 471-1444

The Off-Center
Alternative arts venue. 2211 Hidalgo St. 476-7833

One World Theatre
Variety of shows including musical and dance performances. 7701 Bee Cave Road 330-9500

Palace Theatre
Live theater, movies, and music. 810 S. Austin Ave., Georgetown (512) 869-7469

Palmer Events Center
Variety of performances. 900 Barton Springs Road 404-4500

Paramount Theatre
The 1915 vaudeville-era theater presents mostly touring shows and the Summer Classic Film Series. 713 Congress Ave. 472-2901

B. Iden Payne Theatre
University of Texas Theater, for student productions. 23rd Street and San Jacinto Blvd. 471-1444

Salado Silver Spur Theater
Plays, theater and live music. 108 Royal St., Salado. Reservations number: (254) 947-3456 

Salvage Vanguard Theater
Alternative theater. 2803 Manor Road. 474-7886

Sam Bass Community Theatre
Nonprofit organization presents seven to eight productions annually. 600 N. Lee St., Round Rock 244-0440

Scottish Rite Theatre
Children's theater, 207 W. 18th St. 472-7247

Second Youth Family Theater
Children's and family theater. P.O. Box 26186. 386-8292

State Theatre
Various performances, including plays and musicals. 719 Congress Ave. 472-5143

Teatro Humanidad
Bilingual theater, P.O. Box 42226. 389-0892

Texas State University Theatre
College shows. 601 University Drive, San Marcos. (512) 245-2204 for reservations or (512) 245-2147

UT Dance Repertory Theatre
Performances by students. 471-1444

UT Performing Arts Center
Performances of student and professional touring shows in eight theaters. Theaters include Bass Concert Hall, Hogg Auditorium, Bates Recital Hall, McCullough Theatre, B. Iden Payne Theatre, Brockett Theatre, Jessen Auditorium, Lab Theatre. 471-1444

UT Texas Opera Theatre
Presents three fully staged operas during the academic year and one summer musical in the McCullough Theatre. 471-1444

Velveeta Room
Comedy club with stand-up improvisation and cabaret. 521 E. 6th St. 469-9116

Vortex Theatre
Alternative theater. 2307 Manor Road. 478-5282

The Wimberley Players
All performances at the Wimberley Playhouse, 450 Old Kyle Road (512) 847-1592 or (512) 847-0575

Zach Theatre
Professional theater with performances on two stages. 1510 Toomey Road. 476-0541

Zilker Theatre Productions
Outdoor musicals at the Beverly S. Sheffield Zilker Hillside Theater. 2201 Barton Springs Road. 479-9491

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MUSEUMS

Austin Children's Museum
Interactive exhibits for children. 201 Colorado St. 472-2499

Austin Museum of Art
Exhibits focus on 20th-century American, Latin American and Caribbean art. 823 Congress Ave. 495-9224; Laguna Gloria, 3809 W. 35th St., 458-8191

Austin Nature and Science Center
Nonprofit community center that provides nature exhibits and natural science education resources. 301 Nature Center Drive 327-8181

Austin Steam Train Association
Take a ride on a 1960 diesel-electric locomotive, which pulls five 1920s-era passenger coach cars and three 1950s-era lounge cars. A 1916 steam engine is being rebuilt for later service. 610 Brazos Street., Suite 210

Bastrop County Historical Society Museum
Occupies the John Cornelson House, which was built in 1850. 702 Main St., Bastrop (512) 303-0057

Blanton Museum of Art
Offers traveling exhibitions, programs and activities and a permanent collection of more than 14,000 worldwide works. Martin Luther King Blvd. and Congress Ave. 471-7324

Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum
"The Story of Texas" museum offers exhibits, theaters, films and interactive computer displays. 1800 N. Congress Ave. 936-8746

Capitol Visitors Center
Features exhibits and videos on the Capitol and Texas history, as well as travel information and a gift shop. 112 E. 11th St. 305-8400

The Center for American History
Includes a collections library and archives, as well as a museum that facilitate research and sponsors programs about the historical development of the United States. Sid Richardson Hall, Unit 2, University of Texas campus. 459-4515

Elisabet Ney Museum
The restored former Austin studio of the European portrait sculptor houses a collection of her works. 304 E. 44th St. 458-2255

French Legation Museum
An historic residence built in 1840 by the French charge d'affaires to the Republic of Texas has special events and guided tours of artifacts from that period. 802 San Marcos St. 472-8180

George Washington Carver Museum
African American neighborhood history museum features artifacts, community-related photographs, oral histories, videos and archival materials. 1165 Angelina St. (512) 974-4926

Georgetown Firefighters Museum
Displays modern and vintage firefighting equipment. 816 South Main St., Georgetown (512) 930-3473

Governor's Mansion
Built in 1856, it is the oldest continuously occupied executive residence west of the Mississippi River. Visitors may view a collection of antique portraits and furniture. 1010 Colorado St. (512) 463-5516

Harry Ransom Humanities Research Center
Rotating exhibits can be seen at the center and on the fourth floor of the Leeds Gallery in the University of Texas Flawn Academic Center. 300 W. 21st St. (512) 471-8944

LBJ Library and Museum
Presidential library of Lyndon B. Johnson. 2313 Red River St. (512) 721-0200

Mexic-Arte Museum
Fine-arts museum featuring traditional and contemporary Mexican, Chicano, Latino and Latin American work. 419 Congress Ave. (512) 480-9373

National Museum of the Pacific War
A 9-acre complex featuring the George Bush Gallery, Admiral Nimitz Museum, Plaza of Presidents, Veterans' Walk of Honor, Japanese Garden of Peace, Pacific Combat Zone and the Center for Pacific War Studies, as well as relics from World War II, programming and special events. 340 E. Main St., Fredericksburg. (830) 997-4379

Neill-Cochran House Museum
Greek Revival limestone mansion built in 1855. 2310 San Gabriel St. (512) 478-2335

O. Henry Museum
Cottage home of short-story writer William Sydney Porter and his family from 1893 to 1895. Museum displays many of the writer's belongings. 409 E. Fifth St. (512) 472-1903

Palm House Museum
Features exhibits on Round Rock history and its Swedish roots. 212 East Main St., Round Rock. (512) 255-5805

Pioneer Farms
Outdoor living history museum re-creates life in the 1890s. 10621 Pioneer Farms Drive. (512) 837-1215


Republic of Texas Museum
Daughters of the Republic of Texas collection focuses on the Republic of Texas period. Includes children's area and restored 1936 centennial dioramas. 510 East Anderson Lane. (512) 339-1997

Texas Memorial Museum
Permanent natural history exhibits include dinosaur bones, rocks, gems, minerals and Texas wildlife. University of Texas, 2400 Trinity St. (512) 471-1604


Texas Military Forces Museum
Focuses on the history of Texas military from 1835 to the present with inside and outdoor exhibits. Camp Mabry, 2200 West 35th St.

Texas Music Museum
Artifacts, documents and reference material on diverse traditions of Texas music. 1009 East 11th St. (512) 472-8891

Umlauf Sculpture Garden & Museum
More than 130 works by Charles Umlauf are displayed in the garden and museum. 605 Robert E. Lee Road. (512) 445-5582


Williamson County Historical Museum
Rotating exhibits cover the area's history, from cattle drives, cotton crops, outlaws, suffragists and anti-Klan crusaders. 716 S. Austin Ave., Georgetown (512) 943-1670
 
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ATTRACTIONS

Austin

Austin Duck Adventures
A narrated, 75-minute land and lake tour in an amphibious vehicle through downtown. 209 E. Sixth St. 477-5274


Austin Ghost Tours
Downtown walking tours offered Saturday and Sunday nights year-round. Reservations required. 617 Congress Ave. 853-9826

Austin Nature and Science Center
Camps, exhibits and animal showcase. 301 Nature Center Drive 327-8181

Austin Steam Train
Vintage trains make varied runs throughout the year. 477-8468

Austin Zoo
Rescued animals from Texas and around the world, petting zoo and train. 10807 Rawhide Trail. 288-1490

Bats in flight
The Ann Richards Congress Avenue bridge over Lady Bird Lake is home to the largest urban bat colony in North America. Approximately 1.5 million Mexican free-tailed bats make Austin their home from mid-March through early November each year.

Bear Creek Stables, Inc.
Lighted arenas, English and Western riding lessons. 13017 Bob Johnson Road. 282-0250

Capital Cruises
Boat tours on Lady Bird Lake.  208 Barton Springs Road. 480-9264

Chaparral Ice Centers
Ice skating, video games and a hockey program. 14200 N. Interstate 35  252-8500 and 2525 Anderson Lane 451-5102

Congress Avenue and Sixth Street
Guided walking tour of downtown includes historic buildings such as the 1915 Paramount Theatre and the 1886 Driskill Hotel. Wheelchair accessible. Parking free on weekends.  478-0098

Governor's Mansion
Tours of the Greek Revival mansion. home to every governor since 1856, are offered weekday mornings. 1010 Colorado Street. Reservations required. (512) 463-5516

J & M Aviaries
Home to more than 60 species of exotic birds and other animals. Animal encounter shows Saturdays and Sundays. 8647 U.S. 290 West (512) 288-2199

Kiddie Acres
Amusement park for families with children 10 and younger. Rides and miniature golf. 4800 W. Howard Lane. (512) 255-4131

Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
Established by Lady Bird Johnson in 1982, the nonprofit center promotes and preserves native plants. 4801 La Crosse Ave. (512) 292-4100

Lone Star Riverboat
Doubledecker, paddle wheel riverboat cruises on Lady Bird Lake. (512) 327-1388.


Mabel Davis District Park
Austin's first skate park with a skate bowl and streetscape elemenats, Olympic-size swimming pool, playscape and picnic area. 3427 Parker Lane. (512) 441-5247

Main Event
Bowling alley, laser tag, wall climbing, billiards and a restaurant. 13301 N. US 183. (512) 401-0000


Millennium Youth Entertainment Complex
Bowling, roller skating, arcade, movie theater and more. 1156 Hargrave St. (512) 472-6932

Mount Bonnell
Visitors can picnic atop this 785-foot limestone hill with panoramic views of Lake Austin, downtown and the University of Texas. 3800 Mount Bonnell Road.

Old Bakery and Emporium
1876 structure listed in the Narional Register of Historic Places. Gift shop and confectionery. 1006 Congress Ave. (512) 477-5961

Peter Pan Mini Golf
Two miniature golf courses and video games. 1207 Barton Springs Road. (512) 472-1033

Playland Skate Center
Roller skating and in-line skating. 8822 McCann Drive (512) 452-1901

Ramp Ranch
In-line skating, skateboarding and BMX biking. Lessons available. 10355 Texas 29, Liberty Hill (512) 515-7600


Texas Capitol
Tours of the Capitol and underground extension. 11th Street and Congress Ave. (512) 463-0063


Texas State Cemetery
Burial ground dating to 1851 for Republic of Texas founders, jurists, writers and elected officials. Monuments include the works of Charles Umlauf, Elisabet Ney and Pompeo Coppini. Tours available. 909 Navasota St. (512) 463-0605

Texas Union Underground
Located on the University of Texas campus, the Union Underground offers bowling, billiards, arcade games and a laptop lounge. Texas Union, 24th and Guadalupe Streets. (512) 475-6670

Treaty Oak
500-year old famed live oak is the last surviving tree of a grove that once sheltered Comanches and Tonkawas. The tree made international news in 1989 when it was poisoned. 5th and Baylor Streets. (512) 440-5150

University of Texas Tower
Landmark on the University of Texas campus made headlines Aug. 1, 1966, when Charles Whitman opened fire on pedestrians from the tower, killing 14 people and wounding 31. Reopened in 1999, the tower offers panoramic views of the city. Call for tour availability. (512) 475-6633

Volente Beach Water Park
Water rides, beach and lagoon on Lake Travis. April-September 16107 RM 2769, Leander (512) 258-5109

Wild Basin Wilderness Preserve
224-acre sanctuary for native plants, animals and birds, including some endangered species. Some trails are wheelchair accessible. Weekend, stargazer and moonlight tours. 805 N. Capital of Texas Hwy. (Loop 360) (512) 327-7622

Zilker Botanical Garden
31-acre botanical garden features a butterfly trail and themed gardens, including pioneer and prehistoric villages. 2220 Barton Springs Road. (512) 477-8672

Zilker Park
Downtown park includes Barton Springs, a spring-fed swimming pool, picnicking, a hillside theater, playground and a miniature train. 2100 Barton Springs Road. (512) 867-3080


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SPORTS AND RECREATION

College Sports

University of Texas
(800) 982-BEVO (2386)

Texas State University - San Marcos
(512) 245-2114

Concordia University
486-1162

Huston-Tillotson University

Southwestern University
(512) 863-1381

St. Edward's University

Other Sports

Austin Ice Bats
927-7825 or 477-6060

Austin Toros
236-8333

Austin Wranglers
339-3939

Round Rock Express
255-2255

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GOLF COURSES

Avery Ranch Golf Club
18 hole daily fee
10500 Avery Club Drive
(512) 248-2442

Bandit Golf Club
18 hole daily fee
6019 FM 725, New Braunfels
(830) 609-4665

Blackhawk Golf Club
18 hole daily fee
2714 Kelly Lane, Pflugerville
(512) 251-9000

Bluebonnet Hill Golf Club
18 hole daily fee
9100 Decker Lane
(512) 272-4228

Blue Lake Golf Club
9 hole semiprivate
214 W. Bluebonnet Drive, Horseshoe Bay
(830) 598-5524

Butler Park Pitch and Putt
9 hole, par 3 public
201 Lee-Barton Drive
(512) 477-4430

Grey Rock Golf Club
18 hole semi-private
7401 Texas 45
(512) 288-4297

The Golf Club at Circle C
18 hole daily fee
7401 Texas 45
(512) 288-4297

ColoVista Country Club
18 hole daily fee
100 Country Club Drive, Bastrop
(512) 303-4045

Delaware Springs Golf Course
18 hole municipal
600 Delaware Springs Blvd., Burnet
(512) 756-8471

Falconhead Golf Club
18 hole daily fee
15201 Falconhead Blvd.
(512) 402-1558

Forest Creek Golf Club
18 hole daily fee
99 Twin Ridge Parkway, Round Rock
(512) 388-2874

Golf Club at Crystal Falls
18 hole municipal
3400 Crystal Falls Parkway, Leander
(512) 259-5855

Hancock Park Golf Course
9 hole municipal
811 E. 41st St.
(512) 453-0276

Harvey Penick Golf Campus
9 hole daily fee
5501 Ed Bluestein Blvd.
(512) 926-1100

Jimmy Clay Golf Course
18 hole municipal
5400 Jimmy Clay Drive
(512) 444-0999

Kurth-Landrum Golf Course
6 hole daily fee
Southwestern University, Georgetown
(512) 863-1333

Lago Vista Golf Club
18 hole semiprivate
4616 Rimrock Drive, Lago Vista
(512) 267-1170

Landa Park Municipal Golf Course
18 hole municipal
180 Golf Course Drive, New Braunfels
(830) 608-2174

Lee's Par 3
9 hole daily fee
1450 W. Klein Road, New Braunfels
(830) 620-4653

Legacy Hills Golf Course
18 hole semiprivate
301 Del Webb Blvd., Georgetown
(512) 864-1222

Lions Municipal Golf Course
18 hole municipal
2901 Enfield Road
(512) 477-6963

Live Oak Golf Course
18 hole semiprivate
510 Lakeway Blvd.
(512) 261-7173

Lockhart State Park Golf Course
9 hole municipal
4179 State Park Road, Lockhart
(512) 398-3479

Lost Pines Golf Course
18 hole daily fee
Loop 150 and Texas 21, Bastrop
(512) 321-2327

Luling Municipal Golf Course
9 hole municipal
1005 S. Magnolia Ave., Luling
(830) 875-5114

Hidden Falls Golf Club
18 hole semiprivate
220 Meadowlakes Drive, Marble Falls
(830) 693-3300

Morris Williams Golf Course
18 hole municipal
4305 Manor Road
(512) 926-1298

Mustang Creek Golf Course
9 hole semiprivate
South Loop 397 or Potomac and Wabash Streets, Taylor
(512) 365-1332

Willie Nelson Pedernales Cut-N-Putt
9 hole semiprivate
807 Paisley Drive, Spicewood
(512) 264-1489

Pine Forest Golf Course
18 hole daily fee
636 Riverside Drive, Bastrop
(512) 321-1181

Point Venture Country Club
9 hole daily fee
422 Venture Blvd., Point Venture
(512) 267-2768

Plum Creek Golf Course
18 hole daily fee
750 Kohlers Crossing, Kyle
(512) 262-5555

Quicksand at Woodcreek
18 hole public
1 Pro Shop Lane, Wimberly
(512) 847-9700

Quail Creek Country Club
18 hole semiprivate
2701 Texas 21, San Marcos
(512) 353-1665

Riverside Golf Course
18 hole daily fee
1020 Grove Blvd.
(512) 386-7077

Roy Kizer Golf Course
18 hole municipal
5400 Jimmy Clay Drive
(512) 444-0999

ShadowGlen Golf Club
18 hole semiprivate
12801 Lexington St., Manor
(512) 278-1304

Teravista Golf Club
18 hole daily fee
4333 Teravista Club Drive, Round Rock
(512) 651-9850

Texas State University Golf Course
9 hole daily fee
1351 Post Road, San Marcos
(512) 245-7593

The Golf Course at Star Ranch
18 hole daily fee
2500 FM 685, Hutto
(512) 252-4653

White Wing Golf Club
18 hole semiprivate
151 Dove Hollow Trail, Georgetown
(512) 864-1222

Wolfdancer Golf Club
18 hole resort/daily fee
575 Hyatt Lost Pines Road, Lost Pines
(512) 308-4770

Yaupon Golf Course
18 hole semiprivate
100 Clubhouse Drive
(512) 261-7172

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POOLS

Travis County

The city of Austin has over 40 public pools.
For information call (512) 974-9331 or click here

1. Bailey Wading Pool
1101 W. 33rd St.

2. Balcones Neighborhood Pool
12017 Amherst Drive

3. Bartholomew Municipal Pool
1800 E. 51st St.

4. Bartholomew Wading Pool
5200 Berkman Drive

5. Barton Springs Pool
2201 Barton Springs Road

6. Brentwood Neighborhood Pool
6710 Arroyo Seco St.

7. Canyon Vista Neighborhood Pool
8455 Spicewood Springs Road

8. Civitan Neighborhood Wading Pool
513 Vargas Road

9. Clarksville Wading Pool
1811 W. 11th St.

10. Deep Eddy Municipal Pool
401 Deep Eddy Ave.

11. Dick Nichols Neighborhood Pool
8011 Beckett Road

12. Dittmar Neighborhood Pool
1009 W. Dittmar Road

13. Dottie Jorday Neighborhood Pool
2803 Loyola Lane

14. Dove Springs Neighborhool Pool
5701 Ainez Drive

15. Eastwoods Wading Pool
3001 Harris Park Blvd.

16. Emma Long Metropolitan Park
1600 City Park Road

17. Garrison Municipal Pool
6001 Manchaca Road

18. Gillis Neighborhood Pool
2504 S. Durwood Ave.

19. Givens Neighborhood Pool
3811 E. 12th St.

20. Govalle Neighborhood Pool
5200 Bolm Road

21. Kealing Neighborhood Pool
1500 Rosewood Ave.

22. Kennemer Neighborhood Pool
1032 Payton Gin Road

23. Mabel Davis Municipal Pool
3427 Parker Lane

24. Martin Neighborhood Pool
1626 Festival Beach Road

25. Metz Neighborhood Pool
2407 Canterbury St.

26. Metz Neighborhood Water Playground
2400 Canterbury St.

27. Montopolis Neighborhood Pool
1200 Montopolis Drive

28. Murchison Neighborhood Pool
3700 North Hills Drive

29. Northwest Municipal Pool
7000 Ardath St,

30. Odom Wading Pool
1009 Sahara Ave.

31. Palm Neighborhood Pool
201 Interstate 35

32. Pan American Wading Pool
2100 E. Third St.

33. Parque Zaragoza Neighborhood Pool
741 Pedernales St.

34. Patterson Neighborhood Pool
1400 Wilshire Blvd.

35. Pease Wading Pool
1600 Parkway Drive at Kingsbury

36. Ramsey Neighborhood Pool
4201 Burnet Road

37. Reed Neighborhood Pool
2600 Pecos St.

38. Ricky Guerrero Wading Pool
500 Brodie St.

39. Rosewood Neighborhood Pool
1182 Pleasant Valley Road

40. Shipe Neighborhood and Wading Pool
4400 Avenue G

41. St. John's Neighborhood Pool
889 Wilks Ave.

42. Stacy Neighborhood Pool
800 E. Live Oak St.

43. Stacy Wading Pool
2000 Alameda Drive

44. Walnut Creek Municipal Pool
12138 N. Lamar Blvd.

45. West Austin Wading Pool
1317 W. 10th St.

46. West Enfield Neighborhood Pool
2000 Enfield Road

47. Gilleland Creek Pool
700 Railroad Ave., Pflugerville

48. Scott B. Mentzer Pool
901 Old Austin Hutto Road, Pflugerville
(512) 251-5082

49. East Metropolitan Park
18667 Blake Manor Road, Manor
(512) 854-7275


Williamson County

1. Elizabeth M. Milburn Pool
1901 Sunchase Blvd., Cedar Park
(512) 331-9317

2. Buttercup Creek Pool
411 Twin Oak Trail Dr., Cedar Park
(512) 250-9578

3. River Ridge Pool
414 S. Ridge Circle, Georgetown
(512) 930-3595

4. San Gabriel Pool
455 E. Morrow St., Georgetown
(512) 930-3595

5. Tennis Center Pool
400 Serenada Drive, Georgetown
(512) 930-3595

6. Village Pool
370 Village Commons Drive, Georgetown
(512) 930-3595

7.  Williams Drive Pool
3201 Williams Drive, Georgetown
(512) 930-3595

8. Clay Madsen Recreation Center
1600 Gattis School Road, Round Rock
(512) 218-5540

9. Lake Creek Municipal Pool
800 Deerfoot Drive, Round Rock
(512) 218-5540

10. Micki Krebsbach Pool
301 Deepwood Drive, Round Rock
(512) 218-5540

11. Murphy Park Aquatic Center
1600 Sycamore St., Taylor
(512) 352-3958


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SHOPPING

The Arboretum
Specialty stores and restaurants anchored by Saks Fifth Avenue. 10000 Research Blvd. (512) 338-4437

Austin Market District
The flagship Whole Food Market anchors the retail area along Sixth Street and Lamar Boulevard. It is joined by Anthropologie, REI, the homegrown BookPeople and the shops at Fifth Street and Lamar Boulevard., including By George, Zanzibar and Chico's.

Barton Creek Square
More than 180 specialty retailers and anchor stores Dillard's, Macy's, J.C. Penney, Nordstrom, and Sears. 2901 S. Capital of Texas HwY. (Loop 360) (512) 327-7040

Burnet Road
Home furnishing stores and thrift shops. Between U.S. 183 and 45th Street.

Central Market
Stores such as the Gap, Origins, Francesca's and Blue Elepahnt surround Central Market. 35th Street and Lamar Boulevard.

Davenport Village
Center with a great view of the Hill Country houses boutiques and restaurants such as Maudie's Milagro and Salt Lick 360. Capital of Texas Highway (Loop 360) and Westlake Drive.

The Domain
Macy's, high-end specialty stores, including Neiman Marcus, Louis Vuitton and Tiffany and Co. are located at the shopping center and residential area. Bordered by MoPac Boulevard (Loop 1), Braker Lane and Burnet Road.

The Drag
Popular college hang-out bordering the University of Texas campus includes retail stores such as C. Jane and Urban Outfitters, as well as restaurants and coffee shops. Guadalupe Street between Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and 26th Street.

Highland Mall
Anchored by Macy's and Dillard's, with more than 120 stores. 6001 Airport Boulevard.

Hill Country Galleria
Development currently under construction will include Dillard's, a movie theater, office and residential space. Opening fall 2007. North side of Texas 71 between RM 620 and RM 2244 in Bee Cave.

Kerbey Lane
Shops include boutiques and specialty stores such as the Menagerie and the Garden Room. Kerbey Lane and 38th Street.

Lakeline Mall
More than 150 specialty stores, a movie theater and Dillard's, Macy's, J.C. Penney and Sears. 11200 Lakeline Mall Drive, Cedar Park. (512) 257-7467

Round Rock Premium Outlets
Featuring 125 stores, including Brook Brothers, Theory, Michael Kors, Burberry, Puma and more with restaurants and a movie theater nearby. North Interstate 35 and University Boulevard, Round Rock.  

San Marcos Prime Outlet Center
Contains more than 130 stores, including Neiman Marcus Last Call, Kate Spade, Saks Fifth Avenue's Off 5th, Calvin Klein and Furla. 3939 South Interstate 35, San Marcos. (512) 396-2200

Second Street District
Growing district near Austin City Hall, includes retail shops such as Eliza Page, Estilo and Octane, home furnishing stores such as Design Within Reach and Mercury Design Studio and restaurants such as Taverna, Cru and Cantina Laredo. Second Street between Colorado and Guadalupe Streets.

Shops at Arbor Trails
Anchored by Costco, this retail development includes 40 acres fo green space with hike and bike trails. Southwest corner of MoPac Boulevard (Loop 1) and William Cannon Drive.

Shops at Arbor Walk
Anchored by Home Depot, Marshalls, JoAnn Fabrics, DSW Shoe Warehouse, and Golf Galaxy, this development also houses eateries including Mimi's Cafe, Camille's and Chuck E. Cheese's. Southeast corner of MoPac Boulevard (Loop 1) and Braker Lane.

SoCo (South Congress)
Eclectic group of trendy clothing boutiques, kitschy antiques, vintage clothing and more. South Congress Avenue between Riverside Drive and Annie Street.

Southpark Meadows
Complex features stores such as Wal-Mart, PetSmart, J.C. Penney, Ross, Circuit City and more, as well as eateries such as Steak 'n Shake and Texas Roadhouse. 9300 Interstate 35 South.

Tanger Outlet Center
More than 100 stores including Banana Republic Factory, Nautica and Old Navy Outlet. 4015 South Interstate 35 in San Marcos. (512) 396-7446, (800) 408-8424

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RACES


2011 Races


January 30th - 3M half Marathon and Relay
A 13.1 mile urban, mostly downhill road race from Gateway Shopping Center to House Park Field. (512) 984-RACE (7223)

February 20th - AT&T Austin Marathon and Half Marathon
A Boston Marathon qualifier that starts in North Austin and wraps up downtown. (512) 478-4265

 February 20th Livestron challenge (see below)

March 27th - Statesman Capitol 10,000
The state's largest annual 10K run raises money for charities. cap10@statesman.com

May  - Schlotzsky's 5K Bun Run
Fundraiser for Austin's Sunshine Camps.

May 1st - The Money Box Cap 2K
Swim race in Lady Bird Lake benefiting Deep Eddy Pool. (512) 327-2260

May 14th- Armadillo Hill Country Classic
Austin Cycling Association's fundraiser to provide bicycle safety education and free helmets for kids. Routes of six to 100 miles. (512) 923-9700  dillo@austincycling.org

Click for date Congress Avenue Mile .
The world's best milers compete in a mile stretch down Congress Avenue. (512) 472-3254

May 30th - Capital of Texas Triathlon
Multiple participation levels and a chance to qualify for U.S. Triathlon Association championships

September 5th - The Austin Triathlon
Swimming, biking and running course winds through downtown Austin (512) 472-5646

Click for date- Lake Travis Relay
A six person, 12 mile open water swimming relay (512) 327-2260

October 2nd - IBM Uptown Classic
10K distance challenge benefiting the American Red Cross of Texas (512) 823-7711

October 19-23 - Highland Lakes Challenge
Only swimming stage race in the world; Five races, five lakes, five days (512) 327-2260

February 20th - Livestrong Challenge
Series of running, walking and cycling events benefiting the Lance Armstrong Foundation (888) 424-2553

November 6th - Race for the Cure
5K run in downtown Austin benefiting the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation's Austin affiliate. (512) 473-0900


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GETAWAYS

Boerne

Cascade Caverns
68 degrees year-round with 100-foot waterfall. Guided tours. Three miles south of Boerne. 226 Cascade Caverns Road (830) 755-8080 


Cave Without a Name
Six large underground rooms. 60-minute guided tours. FM 474 northeast of Boerne about 6 miles to Kreutzberg Road. 325 Kreutzberg Road. (830) 537-4212

Georgetown


Historic Georgetown
Three nationally registered historic districts. Georgetown History and Visitor Information Center, 101 West 7th St. (800) 436-8696

Inner Space Cavern
Guided tours include a new "Explorer's Tour" which takes visitors on an extended cavern trail. Exit 259 off Interstate 35, half-mile south of downtown Georgetown. 4200 S. Interstate 35. (512) 931-CAVE (2283)


Lake Buchanan

Fall Creek Vineyards
Winery near Lake Buchanan has tours, tastings and retail shop. 1820 County Road 222 in Tow, 80 miles northwest of Austin. (325) 379-5361


Vanishing Texas River Cruise
Boat trips through canyons. 16942 RM 2341, 65 miles northwest of Austin on Lake Buchanan. (800) 474-8374 or (512) 756-6986

New Braunfels

Rockin' R
Texas' largest and most trusted river outfitter offers rafting, tubing, canoeing, catering and camping at 5 locations on the Guadalupe and Comal Rivers in New Braunfels. (800) 55FLOAT

Landa Park
Miniature golf, walking/jogging trails, miniature train rides, playgrounds and paddle boats. Park Office, 110 Golf Course Road. (830) 221-4350

Schlitterbahn
65-acre waterpark with more than 40 attractions. April-September. 400 N. Liberty St. (830) 625-2351

Snake Farm
Snakes, alligators, crocodiles, llamas, longhorns, lizards, monkeys, kangaroos and more. 5640 S. Interstate 35. (830) 608-9270

Round Rock

The Chisholm Trail
A recognized historic district of eight buildings that predate the Civil War is part of the legendary cattle-drive trail. Sam Bass Road south to RM 620. (512) 218-7094


San Antonio

Natural Bridge Caverns
60-foot limestone bridge spans the entrance. Challenging 'adventure tour' offered, in which visitors are outfitted with caving gear and crawl through undeveloped rooms and passages. North of San Antonio on Natural Bridge Caverns Road. 26495 Natural Bridge Caverns Rd. (210) 651-6101

River Walk
Two-mile stretch along San Antonio River that offers boat tours, shops and restaurants. (210) 227-4262

Sea World San Antonio
250-acre marine theme park home ot Shamu, beluga whales and sea lions, more than 25 rides, shows and attractions. March-November. Texas 151 West at Westover Hills Blvd. (800) 700-7786


Six Flags Fiesta Texas
Amusement park includes rides and water park. March-October. Interstate 10 West, Exit 555. 17000 W. Interstate 10 (210) 697-5050

San Marcos

Aquarena Springs
More than 100 varieties of aquatic life. View aquatic life on glass-bottom boat tours. 921 Aquarena Springs Drive. (512) 245-7570

San Marcos Skate Park
10,000-square-foot skate park has a concrete skateboard area, with ramps, walls, rails and stairs. The park is free and open to the public during daylight hours. 627 E. Hopkins St. (512) 393-8400

Wonder World
Features a cave, miniature train, wildlife park and 'antigravity' room. 1000 Prospect St. (512) 392-3760

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