There is no end to the things you can see and explore
around Austin. The city is packed with fascinating landmarks and local
stories. Whether you’re enjoying thebreathtaking panoramic views on
top of Mt. Bonnell or ducking underground at the spectacular Innerspace
Caverns in Georgetown, the natural beauty of Central Texas will amaze
and inspire you. You can explore the water, the wilderness, and the
architecture of Austin all in the same day.
Spots
Austin Duck Adventures (land & water tours)
201 Colorado St.
www.austinducks.com
/ 477.5274
Austin Steam Train
www.austinsteamtrain.org
/ 477.8468
Austin Zoo
10807 Rawhide Tr.
www.austinzoo.org
/ 288.1490
Austin Ghost Tours
Downtown walking tours.
www.austinghosttours.com
or
www.hauntedtexas.com
/ 853.9826
Austin Nature and Science Center
Camps, exhibits and animal showcase.
301 Nature Center Drive.
www.ci.austin.tx.us/ansc/
Sc. / 327.8181
Austin’s Park
16231 Interstate 35 N., Pflugerville.
www.austinspark.com
/ 670.9600
Bear Creek Stables Inc.
English and Western riding lessons.
13017 Bob Johnson Road.
www.bearcreekstables.com
/ 282.0250
Bremond Block
Historic district bound by Seventh, Eighth, San Antonio and Guadalupe
streets.
478.0098
Capital Cruises
Boat tours on Town Lake. 208 Barton Springs Rd.
www. capitalcruises.com
/ 480.9264,
Capital Skatepark
In-line skating, skate-boarding and BMX biking
2008 Picadilly Drive, Round Rock.
www.austinskatepark.com
/ 251.4500
Chaparral Ice Centers
Ice skating 14200 Interstate 35 N.
252.8500.
2525 Anderson Lane.
451.5102
www.chaparralice.com
Congress Avenue and Sixth Street
Guided walking tour of downtown includes historic buildings.
www.austintexas.org
/ 478.0098
Congress Avenue Bridge Bat Watching
(Bat Conservation International) Largest urban bat population in North
America.
Congress Avenue Bridge downtown
www.batcon.org /
327.9721
“Dillo” Trolley System – Downtown
Capital Metro’s downtown bus service provides free rides.
Lone Star Riverboat
S. 1st St. and Congress Ave. Bridges
www.lonestarriverboat.com
/ 327.1388
Gethsemane Lutheran Church
Historic building constructed by Swedish pioneers in 1882.
Congress Ave. and 16th St. / 836.8560
Highland Lakes
A 150-mile chain of 7 lakes with 700 miles of shoreline and 56,000 acres
of water with some of Texas’ best fishing. The chain ends with downtown
Austin’s Lady Bird Lake.
www.highlandlakes.com
Inner Space Caverns
Texas’ most accessible caverns feature beautiful cave formations that
fascinate both children & adults.
4200 IH-35 S., Georgetown, 78627
www.innerspace.com / 934.2283
J & M Aviaries
Home to more than 60 species of exotic birds and other animals.
8647 U.S. 290 West.
www. jm-aviaries.com
/ 288.2199
Kiddie Acres
Amusement park for children 10 and younger.
4800 W. Howard Lane.
www.kiddieacres.com
/ 255.4131
Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
Preserves native plants.
4801 La Crosse Ave.
www.wildflower.org
/ 292.4100,
Mabel Davis District Park
Austin’s first skate park. Playscape and picnic area.
3427 Parker Lane. / 441.5247
Main Event — Bowling alley
13301 N. U.S. 183
www.maineventusa.net
/ 401.0000