Local Area Attractions
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Austin Farmers Market
The Austin Farmers' Market (AFM), a growers-only market, is an exciting and bountiful place to buy your fresh fruits, vegetables, meats, cheeses, eggs and plants. Saturdays, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.4th & Guadalupe
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Austin Museum of Art
Continually changing exhibitions and education programs that showcase an array of twentieth-century and contemporary art. A fun outing with friends or family!1800 N. Congress Ave.
ph (866) 369-7108 - Austin Google Map -
Congress Avenue Bridge Bats
Located in downtown Austin, the colony is estimated at 1.5 million Mexican free-tail bats. Each night from mid-March to November, the bats emerge from under the bridge at dusk.Congress Ave. & Cesar Chavez St
ph (512) 416-5700 Ext 3636 - Austin Google Map -
Whole Foods Market
Located just blocks from where Whole Foods Market began as a small neighborhood grocer 25 years ago, the new store at the corner of Sixth Street and Lamar is the company's largest.525 N. Lamar Blvd.
ph (512) 476-1206 - Austin Google Map -
Barton Creek Greenbelt
One of the most pleasant hiking trails within the city limits of Austin. While the start of the trail begins not too far from downtown, it winds its way for about 8 miles.3755-B Capital of Texas Hwy
ph (512) 974-6700 - Austin Google Map -
Barton Springs Pool
Three acres in size, the pool is fed from under ground springs and is on average 68 degrees year round. Native Americans called them the Sacred Springs.2101 Barton Springs Rd
ph (512) 476-9044 - Austin Google Map -
Texas State Capitol
Originally designed by Elijah E. Myers, it was constructed from 1882 to 1888. At the time of its construction, the capitol building was billed as "The Seventh Largest Building in the World."11th St. and Congress Ave
ph (512) 463-0063 - Austin Google Map -
Town Lake Hike and Bike Trail
Over ten miles long, and stretching the entire length of Town Lake, the trail is mostly flat and makes an easy loop along both shores of this beautiful lake.First Street Bridge at Town Lake
ph (512) 974-6700 - Austin Google Map -
Zilker Botanical Gardens
Located on 31 acres on the south bank of the Colorado River near downtown Austin, these stunning gardens showcase an array of native, hybrid and exotic plants. 2220 Barton Springs Rd.
ph (512) 477-8672 - Austin Google Map -
Zilker Park
Spend a day in Austin's most popular park. The Zilker Zephyr miniature train ride is a leisurely 3-mile ride and a fun way to see Zilker Park.2100 Barton Springs Rd
ph (512) 974-6700 - Austin Google Map -
Hamilton Pool Preserve
A historic swimming hole where Hamilton Creek spills out over limestone outcroppings to create a 50 foot waterfall as it plunges into the head of a steep box canyon.Texas 71 on RM 3238 (24300 Hamilton Pool Rd.)
ph (512) 264-2740 - Austin Google Map -
Austin Toros
Our very own NBA development league team right here in Austin! The season usually starts in mid-November and runs through April. Check out a game this year, its a blast!Austin Convention Center -
ph (512) 236-8333 - Austin Google Map -
Barton Square Mall
Shop in luxury with limestone reminiscent tile, comfortably stylish carpeting, wood floor accents, plush leather seating areas and benches throughout. 2901 Capital of Texas Hwy -
ph (512) 327-7040 - Austin Google Map