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Ranked #1 of 170 attractions in Austin
- ”Great Time“ 21/05/2013
- ”Ya Gotta Love It!“ 19/05/2013
Category: Comedy Clubs
Esther's Follies...Now in their 33rd Season of Magic, Music and Comedy on Sixth Street! ... For over 33 years Esther's Follies has been the most popular... more »
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Ranked #2 of 170 attractions in Austin
- ”Why not...it's FREE!“ 20/05/2013
- ”This is Austin“ 19/05/2013
Category: Hiking Trails; Biking Trails; Trails; Jogging Paths/ Tracks
Scenic trail through lush green parks and peaceful lakes: a great place to bike, hike and run.
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Ranked #3 of 170 attractions in Austin
- ”Great shows“ 08/05/2013
- ”Play Austin“ 29/04/2013
Category: Theatres
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Ranked #4 of 170 attractions in Austin
- ”SO FUN!“ 23/04/2013
- ”Great ride“ 08/04/2013
Category: Horseback Riding Stables
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Ranked #5 of 170 attractions in Austin
- ”Working politicians, no different to t...“ 22/05/2013
- ”Beautiful building“ 21/05/2013
Category: Government Buildings; Historic Sites; Architectural Buildings
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If it's in Texas, it must be bigger and better. That is the motto that architects followed with the Capitol Building in...
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If it's in Texas, it must be bigger and better. That is the motto that architects followed with the Capitol Building in Austin. At one time, it was the tallest capitol building in the nation. Others might be taller now, but this is still a beautiful building that shows off many of the natural resources which are so prevalent in Texas, such as limestone and the landscapes.
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Ranked #6 of 170 attractions in Austin
- ”Don't miss this“ 22/05/2013
- ”Worth a trip“ 21/05/2013
Category: Libraries; History Museums; Historic Sites; Museums
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The LBJ Presidential Library houses 45 million pages of historical documents, 650,000 photos, one million feet of film, 2,000...
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The LBJ Presidential Library houses 45 million pages of historical documents, 650,000 photos, one million feet of film, 2,000 oral histories, and 5,000 hours of recordings--including about 643 hours of recorded telephone conversations--from the public career of Lyndon Johnson and his close associates. The new core exhibit opened to the public on December 22, 2012.
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Ranked #7 of 170 attractions in Austin
- ”Refreshing water in Austin“ 21/05/2013
- ”You gotta love Texas !!!!“ 19/05/2013
Category: Bodies of Water; Hot Springs/ Geysers
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Over the years, people have come to this 1,000 foot long natural limestone pool, fed by several underground springs, for...
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Over the years, people have come to this 1,000 foot long natural limestone pool, fed by several underground springs, for everything from fishing and swimming to baptisms and beauty pageants.
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Ranked #8 of 170 attractions in Austin
- ”Awesome Museum“ 21/05/2013
- ”Great place for all ages“ 21/05/2013
Category: History Museums
Museum that chronicles the history of Texas with three themed exhibits: Land, Identity and Opportunity.
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Ranked #9 of 170 attractions in Austin
- ”beautiful sight“ 21/05/2013
- ”Great place to enjoy the outdoors and...“ 08/05/2013
Category: Bodies of Water
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Visitors can rent canoes or rowboats along this part of Lake Austin that flows five miles through the heart of downtown...
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Visitors can rent canoes or rowboats along this part of Lake Austin that flows five miles through the heart of downtown Austin.
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Ranked #10 of 170 attractions in Austin
- ”Nice place to spend an afternoon“ 21/05/2013
- ”A must see if you come to Austin“ 21/05/2013
Category: Parks; Gardens
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Home to Barton Springs, the Zilker Eagle, a large playscape, and four hundred acres of sports fields and woodlands, Zilker...
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Home to Barton Springs, the Zilker Eagle, a large playscape, and four hundred acres of sports fields and woodlands, Zilker Park is a popular weekend destination.
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Ranked #11 of 170 attractions in Austin
- ”Must do!“ 16/05/2013
- ”Diana Krall“ 08/05/2013
Category: Theatres
Austin City Limits According to the mythology, Austin City Limits is taped on an Austin hillside above the city. In reality, the show is recorded in a KLRU-TV television... more »
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Ranked #12 of 170 attractions in Austin
- ”Perfect Evening“ 21/05/2013
- ”Great upscale bar- real drinks“ 19/05/2013
Category: Architectural Buildings; Historic Sites
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Ranked #13 of 170 attractions in Austin
- ”Lots of cool stores!“ 19/05/2013
- ”Here you get the best glimpse of Austi...“ 17/05/2013
Category: Neighbourhoods
Trendy Austin area south of Congress Avenue.
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Ranked #14 of 170 attractions in Austin
- ”The Best Place for Music in Austin“ 21/05/2013
- ”Best Music Venue in Austin“ 10/04/2013
Category: Theatres
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Ranked #15 of 170 attractions in Austin
- ”Gregory Gymnasium graduation“ 21/05/2013
- ”Interesting“ 19/05/2013
Category: Educational Sites
Founded in 1883, this university is steeped in history.
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Ranked #16 of 170 attractions in Austin
- ”Lovely“ 22/05/2013
- ”Check out the fish pond!“ 21/05/2013
Category: Gardens
Botanical Gardens includes 31 acres of land with plants that thrive in arid southwestern conditions.
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Ranked #17 of 170 attractions in Austin
- ”the big mountains“ 21/05/2013
- ”Gorgeous view of Austin“ 21/05/2013
Category: Scenic/ Historic Walking Areas; Parks; Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Lookouts
Beautiful park looming almost 800 feet over Austin.
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Ranked #18 of 170 attractions in Austin
- ”Lovely“ 22/05/2013
- ”Nature at it's best“ 19/05/2013
Category: Gardens; Nature/ Wildlife Areas
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The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center at the University of Texas at Austin is a 279-acre public garden dedicated to...
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The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center at the University of Texas at Austin is a 279-acre public garden dedicated to increasing the sustainable use and conservation of native wildflowers, plants and landscapes. Founded by Mrs. Johnson and Actress Helen Hayes in 1982, the Wildflower Center brings life to her hope to preserve the beauty and regional identify of natural landscapes. The Center features acres of Texas wildflower gardens, award-winning architecture, nature trails, a café and gift shop.
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Ranked #19 of 170 attractions in Austin
- ”History, history, history“ 13/05/2013
- ”Beautiful area: landscaping, ponds. A...“ 03/05/2013
Category: Cemeteries
Some of Texas' most prominent historical figures are buried in this cemetery.
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Ranked #20 of 170 attractions in Austin
- ”Do not rent a boat for bat watching“ 21/05/2013
- ”HAIL TO THE BATS!“ 20/05/2013
Category: Bridges; Nature/ Wildlife Areas
The Austin bridge is where nearly 1.5 million bats live.
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Ranked #21 of 170 attractions in Austin
- ”Super venue!“ 23/05/2013
- ”Amazing Venue for Racing“ 20/05/2013
Category: Race Car Tracks
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Ranked #22 of 170 attractions in Austin
- ”Great for children“ 17/05/2013
- ”Fun for little ones“ 13/05/2013
Category: Scenic Railroads
The Zilker Zephyr Mini Train Zilker Zephyr is a great way to see the Ziker Metropolitan Park . The prices are $2.00 for children and $3.00 for adults. Children under one are free... more »
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Ranked #23 of 170 attractions in Austin
- ”A Great Hidden Gem“ 18/03/2013
- ”Great Hidden Treasure“ 16/03/2013
Category: Military Museums
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Ranked #24 of 170 attractions in Austin
- ”Best theatre experience“ 11/05/2013
- ”A nice surprise“ 08/05/2013
Category: Cinemas
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Ranked #25 of 170 attractions in Austin
- ”Perfect for small intimate wedding“ 07/05/2013
- ”Best Outdoor Wedding Venue“ 05/01/2013
Category: Churches/ Cathedrals
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Ranked #26 of 170 attractions in Austin
- ”Very Nice Art Museum.“ 22/05/2013
- ”Languish at leisure“ 12/05/2013
Category: Art Museums
The Blanton Museum of Art at The University of Texas at Austin is one of the foremost university art museums in the country. It has the largest and most comprehensive collection... more »
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Ranked #27 of 170 attractions in Austin
- ”Restored Theatre with very Austin offe...“ 22/04/2013
- ”Great Shows!“ 11/04/2013
Category: Theatres
Luxurious theater dating back to 1915 now hosts Broadway shows.
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Ranked #28 of 170 attractions in Austin
- ”Great if you love Stevie“ 20/05/2013
- ”Mecca for fans“ 30/04/2013
Category: Monuments/ Statues
This bronze statue commemorates the life and music of singer/songwriter Stevie Ray Vaughan.
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Ranked #29 of 170 attractions in Austin
- ”Day trip!“ 12/05/2013
- ”Fun place to spend a sunny day“ 29/04/2013
Category: State Parks
This tranquil, 641-acre park offers a wide variety of outdoor recreation including fishing, mountain biking and hiking.
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Ranked #30 of 170 attractions in Austin
- ”nice mall“ 10/04/2013
- ”They have stopped maintaining this cou...“ 09/04/2013
Category: Golf Courses
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This 7,161-yard, par-72 layout course boasts the signature of Tom Fazio, the legendary golf designer, and is considered to be...
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This 7,161-yard, par-72 layout course boasts the signature of Tom Fazio, the legendary golf designer, and is considered to be one of the best in Texas.
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