Things to do in Austin, Cedar Park and Leander!   ARTS, FESTIVALS AND ENTERTAINMENT
March 2010
Zilker Kite Festival March 7 Contests, stunts and kites galore. Zilker Park, 2201 Barton Springs Road (512) 448-5483
Star of Texas Fair and Rodeo March 12-27 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 12-21 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 2010
Texas Hill Country Wine and Food Festival April 15-18 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 24 Benefits nonprofit groups in Austin. Pease Park, 1100 Kingbury St. (512) 448-5160
Old Settler's Music Festival April 15 - 18. International, national and regional artists performing American roots and Texas music. Salt Lick Pavilion and Camp Ben McCullough, Driftwood
May 2010
Old Pecan Street Festival May 1 - 2 Live music and arts and crafts vendors East 6th Street (512) 443-6179
Viva Cinco de Mayo April 30 - May 1 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 14-16 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 27 - June 13 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 28 - 29 Cajun food, children's activities and arts and crafts. Downtown Fredericksburg
June 2010
Elgin Western Days June 21-26 Parade, fair, cooking and photography contests Elgin (512) 285-4515
Luling Watermelon Thump June 24-27 Parade and seed-spitting and watermelon eating contests Downtown Luling (830) 875-3214 X 2
Juneteenth Click here for dates Pageants, run/walk, parade and celebration with live music, guest speakers and family activities. Various locations
Republic of Texas Biker Rally June 10 - 13 Biggest motorcycle rally in Texas with live music, bike competitions and trade show
October 2010
Austin City Limits Music Festival Oct. 8 - 10 3 Days, 8 Stages, 130 Bands Zilker Park, Austin TX
Oktoberfest in Fredericksburg Oct. 1 - 3 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. 21-29 Various venues. (512) 478-4795 (800) 310-3378
Fredericksburg Food and Wine Fest Oct. 23 Texas food, wine and live music Downtown Fredericksburg
November 2010
Austin Powwow and American Indian Heritage Festival Nov. 6 Celebrates American Indian culture with dance, food, arts and crafts, music and storytellers. Burger Center, 3200 Jones Rd. Sunset Valley, TX (512) 371-0628
Fun Fun Fun Fest Click here for dates A variety of bands perform Waterloo Park, 403 E. 15th St.
Austin Celtic Festival Click here for dates Celtic bands from Austin and around the world. Fiesta Gardens, 2102 Jesse E. Segovia (on the shore of Ladybird Lake)
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
Top of Page  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 Top of Page  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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PARKS AND LAKES
Central Texas is sprinkled with trails for walking, running, hiking, and biking. Some parks offer swimming, boating and even disc golf.
For information about Austin parks, call the City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department at (512) 974-6700.
For a complete list of Austin's parks, click here.
For information about Travis County parks, call (512) 854-PARK or click here to download a map.
Most parks operated by the Lower Colorado River Authority are on Lake Travis. For more information, call (512) 473-3200 or click here.
Many preserves that are sanctuaries for native plants, native animals and natural features are open to the public; some are available only by reservation for educational groups. Call (512) 327-7723 or click here.
Top of Page  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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  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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Real Estate Contracts >Clean Contracts
"Clean" is a term that is often used to describe an offer on a house. A "clean" offer does not refer to the price of the house, but to the terms of the agreement. If you really want a particular house, the "cleaner" you can make your offer, the better.
What are the characteristics of a clean contract? A contract is considered "clean" when the buyers are paying cash or are clearly qualified for a mortgage, the sale isn't contingent on the sale of another home, the buyers don't ask the sellers to carry any of the financing, and if the closing date coincides with the sellers' needs. A clean contract doesn't have any unusual requests for repairs or insistence that certain articles convey that would not ordinarily stay in the house. A clean offer has an important competitive edge if you are offering less than full price or if you are in a situation where there is more than one offer on the property.
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