Austin, TX 
Barton Springs - Three acres in size, the pool is fed from underground springs and water temperatures remain a constant, cool 68 degrees year-round. 2101 Barton Springs Road (located in Zilker Park) Austin, TX 78704
Tel: 512-476-9044
www.ci.austin.tx.us/parks/bartonsprings.htm
Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum - From rare artifacts to interactive displays, the Bob Bullock Museum creatively tells the story of Texas. 1800 N. Congress Ave., Austin, TX 78701
Tel: 1-866-369-7108
www.thestoryoftexas.com
Texas State Capitol - With more than 1 million visitors per year, the Texas State Capitol ranks as one of Austin's most popular attractions. Completed in 1886, the Texas State Capitol is the largest in square footage of all state capitols and surpasses the national Capitol in height by 14 feet. 1100 Congress Ave. Austin, TX 78701 l Tel: 512-463-0063
www.tspb.state.tx.us/spb/plan/tours.htm
Warehouse and Sixth Street Entertainment Districts - Four blocks of Fourth and Fifth Streets comprise the Warehouse District. The buildings have been renovated from warehouses to trendy, distinctive hot spots. Austin's Sixth Street is widely known for its unique blend of dance clubs, live music venues, restaurants and bars.
Congress Avenue Bats - Only in Austin will you find millions of bats and thousands of humans all hanging out under the same bridge every night. Austin boasts the largest urban colony of Mexican free-tail bats in North America with a population of 1.5 million. The sunset exodus of the bats creates a nightly spectacle from March through October with onlookers watching as the nocturnal creatures emerge from beneath the Congress Avenue Bridge. First Street & Congress Avenue; Bat Conservation International
512-327-9721
www.batcon.org
Highland Lakes - Austin stands as the gateway to seven Highland Lakes that stairstep 100 miles through the Central Texas Hill Country. Area lakes offer a variety of aquatic adventures, from sailing on Lake Travis to water-skiing on Lake Austin and canoeing along Town Lake.
Town Lake Hike & Bike Trail - Ten miles of trails border Town Lake in downtown Austin and serve as a social hub for runners, walkers and cyclists.
SoCo - One of the hippest Austin hangouts is SoCo, a colorful stretch of Congress Avenue lined with funky shops, trendy dining spots, unique accommodations, art galleries and music venues. On the first Thursday of each month, merchants keep their doors open until 10 p.m., playing host to an array of events and activities. SoCo is south of the Congress Avenue Bridge.
www.firstthursday.info
Harry Ransom Center - Home to the Gutenberg Bible and the world's first photograph, the HRC also archives 30 million literary manuscripts, 1 million rare books, 5 million photographs and more than 100,000 works of art.
Tel: 512-471-8944
www.hrc.utexas.edu
The Lyndon Baines Johnson Presidential Library - The life and legacy of LBJ are on exhibit at the nation's most visited presidential library. University of Texas, 2313 Red River Street
Tel: 512-916-5137
www.lbjlib.utexas.edu
Austin Duck Tours - The narrated Austin tour, approximately 75 minutes in length, will cover Austin highlights including the State Capital Building, Governor's Mansion, the University of Texas campus, music-rich Sixth Street, historic Congress Avenue and a 15-20 minute tour on scenic Lake Austin. Austin Visitor Center, 209 E. Sixth Street l Tel: 512-4-SPLASH
www.austinducks.com
