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Boston | Reviews: | https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g60745-d8809420-Reviews-Boston_City_Hall-Boston_Massachusetts.html | 3.5 | Boston City Hall | categories: Points of Interest & Landmarks Architectural Buildings Government Buildings | Description: Suggested duration | Boston City Hall ; categories: Points of Interest & Landmarks Architectural Buildings Government Buildings ; Description: Suggested duration ; Reviews: | [
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Boston | Reviews: | https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g60745-d12911364-Reviews-Boston_College_Alumni_Stadium-Boston_Massachusetts.html | 3.5 | Boston College Alumni Stadium | categories: Arenas & Stadiums | Description: Suggested duration | Boston College Alumni Stadium ; categories: Arenas & Stadiums ; Description: Suggested duration ; Reviews: | [
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Boston | Reviews: | https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g60745-d107848-Reviews-Leader_Bank_Pavilion-Boston_Massachusetts.html | 4 | Leader Bank Pavilion | categories: Concerts Theaters Theatre & Performances | Description: Popular waterside concert venue. | Leader Bank Pavilion ; categories: Concerts Theaters Theatre & Performances ; Description: Popular waterside concert venue. ; Reviews: | [
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Boston | Reviews: | https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g60745-d8797193-Reviews-Parkman_Bandstand-Boston_Massachusetts.html | 3.5 | Parkman Bandstand | categories: Points of Interest & Landmarks Monuments & Statues | Description: Suggested duration | Parkman Bandstand ; categories: Points of Interest & Landmarks Monuments & Statues ; Description: Suggested duration ; Reviews: | [
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Boston | Reviews: | https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g60745-d4801857-Reviews-Greenway_Carousel-Boston_Massachusetts.html | 4.5 | Greenway Carousel | categories: Game & Entertainment Centers | Description: The Greenway Carousel is a one-of-a-kind 36 seat carousel with 14 original Characters representing the land, sea and air around Boston. It is operated by the Rose Kennedy Greenway Conservancy and rides are $3 each. It is open daily from mid-April through mid-October and Fri, Sat and Sun from mid-Oct to New Year's Eve. | Greenway Carousel ; categories: Game & Entertainment Centers ; Description: The Greenway Carousel is a one-of-a-kind 36 seat carousel with 14 original Characters representing the land, sea and air around Boston. It is operated by the Rose Kennedy Greenway Conservancy and rides are $3 each. It is open daily from mid-April through mid-October and Fri, Sat and Sun from mid-Oct to New Year's Eve. ; Reviews: | [
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Boston | Reviews: | https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g60745-d25175656-Reviews-Roundhead_Brewing_Company-Boston_Massachusetts.html | 4.5 | Roundhead Brewing Company | categories: Breweries | Description: Suggested duration | Roundhead Brewing Company ; categories: Breweries ; Description: Suggested duration ; Reviews: | [
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Boston | Reviews: | https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g60745-d16713013-Reviews-Boston_Soldiers_and_Sailors_Monument-Boston_Massachusetts.html | 4 | Boston Soldiers and Sailors Monument | categories: Historic Sites Points of Interest & Landmarks Monuments & Statues | Description: Suggested duration | Boston Soldiers and Sailors Monument ; categories: Historic Sites Points of Interest & Landmarks Monuments & Statues ; Description: Suggested duration ; Reviews: | [
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Boston | Reviews: Great way to enter Boston from the airport , This was our second time to Boston and I decided to try an alternative to an expensive taxi on congested roads. The water taxi was brilliant. Ryan and Cam very helpful in arranging our transport to and from our hotel to the airport and it has to be the best way to travel. No traffic wonderful views of the city skyline and very quick. The only downside is that you have to call them once you arrive at the docks which on an English mobile phone costs a bit but would definitely recommend and would use again. Thank you , Traveled with family wonderful way to experience Boston Harbor., I loved the water taxi..great harbor views..The key is to call them the same day ahead of time and to keep calling until the boat captain answers. You can purchase online tickets...but you still need to call them that day and keep calling until they pick up..as the boat captain is answering from the boat..and steering at the same time. Nice ride on the water, Take the #66 bus from Logan Airport to the dock to grab the water taxi. There’s actually two water taxi companies, one costs $15 per passenger one way and the other costs $20. Ask the taxi captain which one they are, the less expensive one runs from 10 am to 6 pm, the other I believe operates earlier and later. It’s quicker to downtown and you don’t have to drive through the Sumner T7nnel. | https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g60745-d10209586-Reviews-Boston_Water_Taxi-Boston_Massachusetts.html | 4.5 | Boston Water Taxi | categories: Taxis & Shuttles | Description: Suggested duration | Boston Water Taxi ; categories: Taxis & Shuttles ; Description: Suggested duration ; Reviews: Great way to enter Boston from the airport , This was our second time to Boston and I decided to try an alternative to an expensive taxi on congested roads. The water taxi was brilliant. Ryan and Cam very helpful in arranging our transport to and from our hotel to the airport and it has to be the best way to travel. No traffic wonderful views of the city skyline and very quick. The only downside is that you have to call them once you arrive at the docks which on an English mobile phone costs a bit but would definitely recommend and would use again. Thank you , Traveled with family wonderful way to experience Boston Harbor., I loved the water taxi..great harbor views..The key is to call them the same day ahead of time and to keep calling until the boat captain answers. You can purchase online tickets...but you still need to call them that day and keep calling until they pick up..as the boat captain is answering from the boat..and steering at the same time. Nice ride on the water, Take the #66 bus from Logan Airport to the dock to grab the water taxi. There’s actually two water taxi companies, one costs $15 per passenger one way and the other costs $20. Ask the taxi captain which one they are, the less expensive one runs from 10 am to 6 pm, the other I believe operates earlier and later. It’s quicker to downtown and you don’t have to drive through the Sumner T7nnel. | [
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Boston | Reviews: | https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g60745-d9859408-Reviews-Boston_Preferred_Car_Service-Boston_Massachusetts.html | 4.5 | Boston Preferred Car Service | categories: Taxis & Shuttles | Description: My name is Sam Soares. With more than 20 years of experience driving professionally in the Boston area and throughout New England I would like to introduce to you our company Boston Preferred Car Service. We provide exceptional Chauffeured Private, Business or Leisure, Car and Limousine Service Transportation between Boston Logan International Airport, Boston and all other Massachusetts Cities and Towns. We offer Hybrids, Luxury Sedans, SUVs, Vans with Flat Fees and Hourly Services. Our Service, Reliability and Satisfaction are what we are most proud of. | Boston Preferred Car Service ; categories: Taxis & Shuttles ; Description: My name is Sam Soares. With more than 20 years of experience driving professionally in the Boston area and throughout New England I would like to introduce to you our company Boston Preferred Car Service. We provide exceptional Chauffeured Private, Business or Leisure, Car and Limousine Service Transportation between Boston Logan International Airport, Boston and all other Massachusetts Cities and Towns. We offer Hybrids, Luxury Sedans, SUVs, Vans with Flat Fees and Hourly Services. Our Service, Reliability and Satisfaction are what we are most proud of. ; Reviews: | [
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Boston | Reviews: | https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g60745-d26106736-Reviews-View_Boston-Boston_Massachusetts.html | 5 | View Boston | categories: Observation Decks & Towers | Description: Suggested duration | View Boston ; categories: Observation Decks & Towers ; Description: Suggested duration ; Reviews: | [
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Boston | Reviews: Fantastical, the only word that comes to mind!, We had no idea that taking a chance purchasing tickets was going to be one of the best experiences. It’s a strange & wonderful show, a little theater, a little circus & a little burlesque in an intimate circus styled tent. We recommend this show to anyone who enjoys sensational new theater experience! Throwback entertainment with modern humor, I attended Mr. Swindle's Peculiarium on opening night. I was in town on business, and for some reason I gravitated towards the show. I had only a vague idea what to expect going in, and that was to my benefit. High talent performances kept the audience engaged, laughing, and in awe. It was all of the hoopla of the big top in an intimate setting with none of the menagerie. If there was one fly in the ointment, it was that the lines for concessions, ie beer from the tie in brewery, were long and not particularly swift. So much fun! Adults only!, I loved this show which I described to my friends as "2 hours of stupid human tricks". That undersells it as some of the tricks are pretty impressive and there's also comedy - I laughed until I cried a couple times. My advice is: Arrive early if there's any sort of pre-show opportunity. At Harpoon Brewery in Boston there was a cool drink garden set up. And leave the kids home. A couple people brought kids, and this is not for kids, IMHO. | https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g60745-d24165635-Reviews-Mr_Swindle_s_Peculiarium-Boston_Massachusetts.html | 4.5 | Mr. Swindle's Peculiarium | categories: Theatre & Performances | Description: Under the Boutique Big Top located at the lot adjacent to Harpoon Brewery | Mr. Swindle's Peculiarium ; categories: Theatre & Performances ; Description: Under the Boutique Big Top located at the lot adjacent to Harpoon Brewery ; Reviews: Fantastical, the only word that comes to mind!, We had no idea that taking a chance purchasing tickets was going to be one of the best experiences. It’s a strange & wonderful show, a little theater, a little circus & a little burlesque in an intimate circus styled tent. We recommend this show to anyone who enjoys sensational new theater experience! Throwback entertainment with modern humor, I attended Mr. Swindle's Peculiarium on opening night. I was in town on business, and for some reason I gravitated towards the show. I had only a vague idea what to expect going in, and that was to my benefit. High talent performances kept the audience engaged, laughing, and in awe. It was all of the hoopla of the big top in an intimate setting with none of the menagerie. If there was one fly in the ointment, it was that the lines for concessions, ie beer from the tie in brewery, were long and not particularly swift. So much fun! Adults only!, I loved this show which I described to my friends as "2 hours of stupid human tricks". That undersells it as some of the tricks are pretty impressive and there's also comedy - I laughed until I cried a couple times. My advice is: Arrive early if there's any sort of pre-show opportunity. At Harpoon Brewery in Boston there was a cool drink garden set up. And leave the kids home. A couple people brought kids, and this is not for kids, IMHO. | [
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Boston | Reviews: Definitely Go!, Wow! You MUST find your way to this lovely spa! I was a bit wary at first (as I always am with a place I find off the street), so my daughter and I chose to just get a manicure for her and a pedicure for me. They were so great—very professional and polite and took great care with their work. I had Ping, and she was just lovely! I walked back to the hotel with happy feet!
Since I was now reassured as to their professionalism, I also booked a massage for two days later. Vivian is amazing! She has years of experience, and she found every knot in my back and legs. The deep tissue was definitely deep (ouch- but she did back off when I asked)-- but when I woke the next morning, I realized that I had slept better and was feeling better as a result of her good work!
I am already making plans to go back. RelaxSation (despite the name that pains me as an English teacher, lol) is a definite destination! Highly Recommend! Therapeutic massage after red eye flight. Would book again, Scheduled deep tissue massage after red eye flight. Easy scheduling over the phone. Amazing therapeutic massage by Ann who got out every knot and tension. Included hot stone massage. Highly recommend. Comfortable room with heated massage table and air filter. Will visit again next time I’m in town, Traveled solo Best Massage Experience, After reading some of the reviews, I decided to give this place a shot and made an appointment with Vivian. As someone who gets massage regularly due to sitting in office all day with lower back pain and shoulder/neck pain, I must say Vivian exceeded my expectation and she really knew what she's doing. She sought to understand my problems and needs. Not only she was able to obliterate the stress and pain, she also helped me to relieve tension on other areas that were affecting the core problems. I haven't felt so relaxed and energized for a long time. She's truly exceptional and I'm so glad I found this place., Traveled solo | https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g60745-d8654025-Reviews-RelaxSation_Massage_Therapy-Boston_Massachusetts.html | 4.5 | RelaxSation Massage Therapy | categories: Spas | RelaxSation Massage Therapy ; categories: Spas ; ; Reviews: Definitely Go!, Wow! You MUST find your way to this lovely spa! I was a bit wary at first (as I always am with a place I find off the street), so my daughter and I chose to just get a manicure for her and a pedicure for me. They were so great—very professional and polite and took great care with their work. I had Ping, and she was just lovely! I walked back to the hotel with happy feet!
Since I was now reassured as to their professionalism, I also booked a massage for two days later. Vivian is amazing! She has years of experience, and she found every knot in my back and legs. The deep tissue was definitely deep (ouch- but she did back off when I asked)-- but when I woke the next morning, I realized that I had slept better and was feeling better as a result of her good work!
I am already making plans to go back. RelaxSation (despite the name that pains me as an English teacher, lol) is a definite destination! Highly Recommend! Therapeutic massage after red eye flight. Would book again, Scheduled deep tissue massage after red eye flight. Easy scheduling over the phone. Amazing therapeutic massage by Ann who got out every knot and tension. Included hot stone massage. Highly recommend. Comfortable room with heated massage table and air filter. Will visit again next time I’m in town, Traveled solo Best Massage Experience, After reading some of the reviews, I decided to give this place a shot and made an appointment with Vivian. As someone who gets massage regularly due to sitting in office all day with lower back pain and shoulder/neck pain, I must say Vivian exceeded my expectation and she really knew what she's doing. She sought to understand my problems and needs. Not only she was able to obliterate the stress and pain, she also helped me to relieve tension on other areas that were affecting the core problems. I haven't felt so relaxed and energized for a long time. She's truly exceptional and I'm so glad I found this place., Traveled solo | [
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Boston | Reviews: Excellent Food and Great Service, We arrived and were ignored by staff until someone else said we could sit anywhere. We sat outside in the big tent. The waiter came by quickly with menus and apologized for being short one menu. No problem. I looked up the menu in advance online so I already knew what I wanted to eat. The food came quickly and nice and hot.
We split the pretzel appetizer. The pretzels were warm, soft, salty and chewy. The cheese dip was light and not too sharp, not spicy and not too tangy. It was perfect for someone like me with food sensory issues. My dining companion originally wanted clam chowder, which is why she chose to dine here but being hungry, she opted for a burger, no onions. That hit the spot. I elected to eat the chicken tenders for my dinner. They were tasty and filling, in spite of there not being very many. If I had been hungrier, I would have gotten something else. We skipped dessert as we had our dessert first along the way.
The atmosphere was nice. It's in the city near Quincy Market and Fanuiel Hall, across from government center. The city traffic creates some noise but I'm from a city so I'm used to it. We were able to converse just fine across the table. Inside the bar area was hopping at happy hour. Neither of us drink so we skipped it. The service was excellent, food was good but prices reflect the location and inflation. I especially enjoyed the signs explaining the history of the tavern. That was fun, even if I know of a few other older taverns! Must visit while in Boston. Great food and beer on tap., Absolutely a must visit while in Boston. This tiny spot is one of the oldest bars in the city and full of historic significance and just an all around great place to grab food and drinks. The beers on tap are great and service is impeccable and friendly. The menu is all sorts of good bar food plus seafood and sandwiches and even entrees. The prices are decent and the place is large inside enough to grab a table or a seat at the bar. Highly recommended., Traveled with friends Do not get a Guinness here, Yes, this bar is in a great location, and it looks and feels like an Irish/Olde English Pub. I would go in for the atmosphere and the pretzel appetizer and a whiskey or local draft, but expect to pay exorbitant prices.
Whatever you do...
Do not spend $15 on the most horrible Guinness you will ever have in your life at this bar.
1 star for the bartender, she was fast and polite.
1 star for the pretzel appetizer.
1 star for the location.
, Traveled as a couple | https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g60745-d5833722-Reviews-Bell_In_Hand_Tavern-Boston_Massachusetts.html | 4 | Bell In Hand Tavern | categories: Bars & Clubs | Bell In Hand Tavern ; categories: Bars & Clubs ; ; Reviews: Excellent Food and Great Service, We arrived and were ignored by staff until someone else said we could sit anywhere. We sat outside in the big tent. The waiter came by quickly with menus and apologized for being short one menu. No problem. I looked up the menu in advance online so I already knew what I wanted to eat. The food came quickly and nice and hot.
We split the pretzel appetizer. The pretzels were warm, soft, salty and chewy. The cheese dip was light and not too sharp, not spicy and not too tangy. It was perfect for someone like me with food sensory issues. My dining companion originally wanted clam chowder, which is why she chose to dine here but being hungry, she opted for a burger, no onions. That hit the spot. I elected to eat the chicken tenders for my dinner. They were tasty and filling, in spite of there not being very many. If I had been hungrier, I would have gotten something else. We skipped dessert as we had our dessert first along the way.
The atmosphere was nice. It's in the city near Quincy Market and Fanuiel Hall, across from government center. The city traffic creates some noise but I'm from a city so I'm used to it. We were able to converse just fine across the table. Inside the bar area was hopping at happy hour. Neither of us drink so we skipped it. The service was excellent, food was good but prices reflect the location and inflation. I especially enjoyed the signs explaining the history of the tavern. That was fun, even if I know of a few other older taverns! Must visit while in Boston. Great food and beer on tap., Absolutely a must visit while in Boston. This tiny spot is one of the oldest bars in the city and full of historic significance and just an all around great place to grab food and drinks. The beers on tap are great and service is impeccable and friendly. The menu is all sorts of good bar food plus seafood and sandwiches and even entrees. The prices are decent and the place is large inside enough to grab a table or a seat at the bar. Highly recommended., Traveled with friends Do not get a Guinness here, Yes, this bar is in a great location, and it looks and feels like an Irish/Olde English Pub. I would go in for the atmosphere and the pretzel appetizer and a whiskey or local draft, but expect to pay exorbitant prices.
Whatever you do...
Do not spend $15 on the most horrible Guinness you will ever have in your life at this bar.
1 star for the bartender, she was fast and polite.
1 star for the pretzel appetizer.
1 star for the location.
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Boston | Reviews: Amazing show!, It was a fun-filled event in an intimate setting on a cold evening. The show was way more interactive and enjoyable than I had anticipated. Jon Stetson has a great sense of humor and knows how to keep his audience captivated. Fun times in Boston, An amazing performance. Jon is a master performer who keeps you fully engaged as he convinces you he knows what you're thinking. I've watched him perform many times over the years and I always found him to be funny, charming and on top of his game. Last night at the Omni Parker in Boston was no exception. I have no doubt that I'll be going again sometime in my future. Thank you Jon for a great show., Traveled as a couple Fun and amazing show!, My friend and I weren't sure what to expect, but we loved this show! Jon is an engaging and funny performer. He did a variety of tricks that all involved "guessing" something about various audience members, and he always got it right!. John says he uses deductive reasoning, but it seemed like more than that to me! I saw him in December 2018 and went back a second time in October 2019, and the show was just as good. | https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g60745-d19947418-Reviews-Mind_Reading_Confidential-Boston_Massachusetts.html | 5 | Mind Reading Confidential | categories: Theaters Comedy Clubs Theatre & Performances | Description: In Mind Reading Confidential, Jon Stetson shares fun and intimate thoughts from the minds of his audience. He reveals stories that are outrageously funny, or even beautifully heart warming, and every demonstration is amazing. Stetson was the inspiration for the CBS hit television series “The Mentalist”. He blends the art of Mystery with the study of Psychology, the predictability of human nature and the power of intuition, with a disarming sense of humor. The result is slack jawed amazement, where the most skeptical of audience members begin to feel a renewed sense of wonder as impossibilities become realities. Mind Reading Confidential takes place in Boston's historic Omni Parker House hotel, the longest continuously operating hotel in the United States. | Mind Reading Confidential ; categories: Theaters Comedy Clubs Theatre & Performances ; Description: In Mind Reading Confidential, Jon Stetson shares fun and intimate thoughts from the minds of his audience. He reveals stories that are outrageously funny, or even beautifully heart warming, and every demonstration is amazing. Stetson was the inspiration for the CBS hit television series “The Mentalist”. He blends the art of Mystery with the study of Psychology, the predictability of human nature and the power of intuition, with a disarming sense of humor. The result is slack jawed amazement, where the most skeptical of audience members begin to feel a renewed sense of wonder as impossibilities become realities. Mind Reading Confidential takes place in Boston's historic Omni Parker House hotel, the longest continuously operating hotel in the United States. ; Reviews: Amazing show!, It was a fun-filled event in an intimate setting on a cold evening. The show was way more interactive and enjoyable than I had anticipated. Jon Stetson has a great sense of humor and knows how to keep his audience captivated. Fun times in Boston, An amazing performance. Jon is a master performer who keeps you fully engaged as he convinces you he knows what you're thinking. I've watched him perform many times over the years and I always found him to be funny, charming and on top of his game. Last night at the Omni Parker in Boston was no exception. I have no doubt that I'll be going again sometime in my future. Thank you Jon for a great show., Traveled as a couple Fun and amazing show!, My friend and I weren't sure what to expect, but we loved this show! Jon is an engaging and funny performer. He did a variety of tricks that all involved "guessing" something about various audience members, and he always got it right!. John says he uses deductive reasoning, but it seemed like more than that to me! I saw him in December 2018 and went back a second time in October 2019, and the show was just as good. | [
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Boston | Reviews: Easy to find book spot by DTX, Commonwealth has been around for years and years, specializing in poetry, maps, and antiquarian books. It's a smaller shop with a decent fiction section, but those looking for huge amounts of mass market paperbacks may be disappointed. The book quality is high, and the prices are decent considering it's in a high-traffic touristy area. If you're interested in antiquarian books or want to kill an hour browsing, this a spot to do it in. If you're looking for a larger selection with more dedicated genre sections, then Brattle a little bit further into DTX may scratch your itch better. Old-Style Bookstore at it's Finest, What a great bookstore to find yourself - stumbled across it as we were wandering around Boston. I could have easily spent a few hours in here if I had not been pulled away. Floor to ceiling books, prints, and maps. Being a book lover, this was one of the best stops. Staff was very helpful and you can find older and rare books along with some newer editions. Book heaven, My husband and I managed to stumble upon this gem of a bookstore one night while visiting Boston, and it was amazing. We could have stayed for hours but ended up leaving with only one book. In any case, it was a beautiful, wonderful, old-fashioned book store. , Traveled as a couple | https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g60745-d9718811-Reviews-Commonwealth_Books-Boston_Massachusetts.html | 4.5 | Commonwealth Books | categories: Speciality & Gift Shops | Description: Suggested duration | Commonwealth Books ; categories: Speciality & Gift Shops ; Description: Suggested duration ; Reviews: Easy to find book spot by DTX, Commonwealth has been around for years and years, specializing in poetry, maps, and antiquarian books. It's a smaller shop with a decent fiction section, but those looking for huge amounts of mass market paperbacks may be disappointed. The book quality is high, and the prices are decent considering it's in a high-traffic touristy area. If you're interested in antiquarian books or want to kill an hour browsing, this a spot to do it in. If you're looking for a larger selection with more dedicated genre sections, then Brattle a little bit further into DTX may scratch your itch better. Old-Style Bookstore at it's Finest, What a great bookstore to find yourself - stumbled across it as we were wandering around Boston. I could have easily spent a few hours in here if I had not been pulled away. Floor to ceiling books, prints, and maps. Being a book lover, this was one of the best stops. Staff was very helpful and you can find older and rare books along with some newer editions. Book heaven, My husband and I managed to stumble upon this gem of a bookstore one night while visiting Boston, and it was amazing. We could have stayed for hours but ended up leaving with only one book. In any case, it was a beautiful, wonderful, old-fashioned book store. , Traveled as a couple | [
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Boston | Reviews: | https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g60745-d1949742-Reviews-Kings_Dining_Entertainment-Boston_Massachusetts.html | 4 | Kings Dining & Entertainment | categories: Bowling Alleys Bars & Clubs | Description: Kings Dining & Entertainment is an award-winning gathering place for people to connect, play, eat, drink and laugh together. With locations across the country, each is designed with unique offerings of community-inspired social experiences such as luxury bowling, live music, larger-than-life sports viewing, nostalgic retro video gaming, and over-the-top food and drinks. Kings is the trusted backdrop for first dates, birthday parties, bachelor/bachelorette celebrations, corporate outings, community fundraisers, engagements and more. No matter the occasion, the talented and motivated Kings team sets the stage for great times and lasting memories. Visit Kings-DE.com to learn more about the Kings location closest to you. | Kings Dining & Entertainment ; categories: Bowling Alleys Bars & Clubs ; Description: Kings Dining & Entertainment is an award-winning gathering place for people to connect, play, eat, drink and laugh together. With locations across the country, each is designed with unique offerings of community-inspired social experiences such as luxury bowling, live music, larger-than-life sports viewing, nostalgic retro video gaming, and over-the-top food and drinks. Kings is the trusted backdrop for first dates, birthday parties, bachelor/bachelorette celebrations, corporate outings, community fundraisers, engagements and more. No matter the occasion, the talented and motivated Kings team sets the stage for great times and lasting memories. Visit Kings-DE.com to learn more about the Kings location closest to you. ; Reviews: | [
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Boston | Reviews: | https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g60745-d109591-Reviews-Jacques-Boston_Massachusetts.html | 4 | Jacques | categories: Gay Bars | Description: This bar features female impersonators Tuesday through Saturday nights. | Jacques ; categories: Gay Bars ; Description: This bar features female impersonators Tuesday through Saturday nights. ; Reviews: | [
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Boston | Reviews: Mind Blowing Show!, Peter not only put on a phenomenal show for our students and alumni but was also an absolute pressure to work with! His show was fun, engaging, mysterious, and kept everyone in the room on their toes. Peter’s mentalism is stunning and beyond explanation – he captivated the audience from start to finish.
I recommend his show 100% to any college or campus and would love to bring him back for more events in the future! Peter dazzled everyone!!, Peter was extremely easy to work with and the show he put on was excellent - he truly provided amazing entertainment and added immeasurable value to our event that left the teens buzzing far past the conclusion of his show. The teens and adults alike were incredibly captivated by the performance, as he went above and beyond to personalize the experience and dazzle everyone (even the initial non-believers). Peter was highly communicative in the weeks leading up to the event, came fully prepared, and arrived early to ensure everything was set up correctly. We cannot recommend him enough! This is a show not to miss, a truly magical experience!, Peter was an amazing entertainer, accommodating, professional, and above all hysterical! His interactive performance had the audience laughing the entire time. This is a show not to miss, a truly magical experience! A huge thank you to Peter. You were absolutely fantastic. | https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g60745-d17795434-Reviews-Boston_Hysterical_Society-Boston_Massachusetts.html | 5 | Boston Hysterical Society | categories: Escape Games | Description: Comedy and amazing feats of mind reading and magic for grown up, especially professionals and groups. | Boston Hysterical Society ; categories: Escape Games ; Description: Comedy and amazing feats of mind reading and magic for grown up, especially professionals and groups. ; Reviews: Mind Blowing Show!, Peter not only put on a phenomenal show for our students and alumni but was also an absolute pressure to work with! His show was fun, engaging, mysterious, and kept everyone in the room on their toes. Peter’s mentalism is stunning and beyond explanation – he captivated the audience from start to finish.
I recommend his show 100% to any college or campus and would love to bring him back for more events in the future! Peter dazzled everyone!!, Peter was extremely easy to work with and the show he put on was excellent - he truly provided amazing entertainment and added immeasurable value to our event that left the teens buzzing far past the conclusion of his show. The teens and adults alike were incredibly captivated by the performance, as he went above and beyond to personalize the experience and dazzle everyone (even the initial non-believers). Peter was highly communicative in the weeks leading up to the event, came fully prepared, and arrived early to ensure everything was set up correctly. We cannot recommend him enough! This is a show not to miss, a truly magical experience!, Peter was an amazing entertainer, accommodating, professional, and above all hysterical! His interactive performance had the audience laughing the entire time. This is a show not to miss, a truly magical experience! A huge thank you to Peter. You were absolutely fantastic. | [
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Boston | Reviews: Great view, good food, needs improvement…., Great view and location. Need to step up their game. Reservations required for seats or couch area HOWEVER, it was empty and that’s is what the hostess said while we looked at empty seats???……. Ok, we brought up open table and made the reservation and sat down immediately? Ignorance……we have money, no one was sitting down….and we almost walked away…..you have paying customers you grab them and get their money…..
Waitress - she was not even going to take our food order? It was 10:15 pm and had to ask her to place our order……food was good…ordered flatbread pizza and some other appetizer. We had two rounds and we struggled getting the check….
Lot of room for improvement…managers need to realize these gaps impact revenue….don’t base the business on just location! Reputation will creep up as customer satisfaction is not met!, Traveled as a couple Beautiful View, We went here for a drink and to enjoy the view.
The bar is located in the Envoy Hotel. I was surprised it was so busy in the middle of the afternoon. The bartender at the bar served us quickly and was super friendly. The view was beautiful!
If you didn’t have a reservation for a table, then it was pretty much standing room only.
The drinks will be a little more expensive then the average drink but it’s worth the view., Traveled with friends Great view, We arrived on a weekday right after opening, just past 4:00, and I think we got the last seat outside on the balcony. It was a very beautiful day and the view is lovely. We were disappointed that they were no longer stocking the ingredients for the drink we wanted- we had checked the menu a few weeks before our trip and were really excited about trying a specific drink. Despite the drink still being on the online menu and on the paper menu we were handed, the drink was no longer available. Not a huge deal but we had really been looking forward to it. The drinks we ended up getting were average. Still glad we went for the view. , Traveled with friends | https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g60745-d8410731-Reviews-Lookout_Rooftop_Bar-Boston_Massachusetts.html | 3.5 | Lookout Rooftop & Bar | categories: Bars & Clubs | Description: Located in Boston’s thriving Seaport District, Lookout Rooftop has taken the city by storm, showcasing one of the most unique and picturesque views of Boston’s historic harbor and dynamic city skyline. Positioned atop The Envoy Hotel, this transcendent bar is filled with cozy couches and communal space for intimate engagements or joyous celebrations. It has become a go-to destination for hotel guests, residents, locals and out of town travelers. Handcrafted specialty cocktails created by our lead mixologist and a sampling of small plate culinary delights by our Two Time Chopped Champion Chef are designed to enhance this memorable experience. Lookout Rooftop has been rated as One of the Top 10 Roof Top Bars in the Country by Departures Magazine and One of the Top 50 in the World by USNews and World Report. Come see what makes Lookout Rooftop stand above all the rest. | Lookout Rooftop & Bar ; categories: Bars & Clubs ; Description: Located in Boston’s thriving Seaport District, Lookout Rooftop has taken the city by storm, showcasing one of the most unique and picturesque views of Boston’s historic harbor and dynamic city skyline. Positioned atop The Envoy Hotel, this transcendent bar is filled with cozy couches and communal space for intimate engagements or joyous celebrations. It has become a go-to destination for hotel guests, residents, locals and out of town travelers. Handcrafted specialty cocktails created by our lead mixologist and a sampling of small plate culinary delights by our Two Time Chopped Champion Chef are designed to enhance this memorable experience. Lookout Rooftop has been rated as One of the Top 10 Roof Top Bars in the Country by Departures Magazine and One of the Top 50 in the World by USNews and World Report. Come see what makes Lookout Rooftop stand above all the rest. ; Reviews: Great view, good food, needs improvement…., Great view and location. Need to step up their game. Reservations required for seats or couch area HOWEVER, it was empty and that’s is what the hostess said while we looked at empty seats???……. Ok, we brought up open table and made the reservation and sat down immediately? Ignorance……we have money, no one was sitting down….and we almost walked away…..you have paying customers you grab them and get their money…..
Waitress - she was not even going to take our food order? It was 10:15 pm and had to ask her to place our order……food was good…ordered flatbread pizza and some other appetizer. We had two rounds and we struggled getting the check….
Lot of room for improvement…managers need to realize these gaps impact revenue….don’t base the business on just location! Reputation will creep up as customer satisfaction is not met!, Traveled as a couple Beautiful View, We went here for a drink and to enjoy the view.
The bar is located in the Envoy Hotel. I was surprised it was so busy in the middle of the afternoon. The bartender at the bar served us quickly and was super friendly. The view was beautiful!
If you didn’t have a reservation for a table, then it was pretty much standing room only.
The drinks will be a little more expensive then the average drink but it’s worth the view., Traveled with friends Great view, We arrived on a weekday right after opening, just past 4:00, and I think we got the last seat outside on the balcony. It was a very beautiful day and the view is lovely. We were disappointed that they were no longer stocking the ingredients for the drink we wanted- we had checked the menu a few weeks before our trip and were really excited about trying a specific drink. Despite the drink still being on the online menu and on the paper menu we were handed, the drink was no longer available. Not a huge deal but we had really been looking forward to it. The drinks we ended up getting were average. Still glad we went for the view. , Traveled with friends | [
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Boston | Reviews: Jeff is a magician!, I have a 90 minute aromatherapy massage with face & scalp add on and reflexology. My therapist was Jeff Bartley and he was amazing. Seriously, I have a problem knee and it's actually better! G2O needs to give him a raise! It's at a nice location on Newbury Street in Boston. , Traveled with friends Spa Afternoon!, Wonderful afternoon at G2O, treatments really outstanding. Salt Scrub into massage was so relaxing. Vitamin C Facial with Gina was nothing I had ever experienced. "Machine facial" was new to me but I could tell an immediate difference in my skin. Gina walked me through everything, was kind and truly outstanding. Salt cave was a different experience. After check-in, I felt pampered and staff was attentive.
Was a little disappointed when I checked in and they asked my name and what my treatments were for the day. Check-in staff was looking at my appointments in their computer and asking me why I was there (for three treatments). With the complexity of this spa's treatment menu, I honestly didn't remember what I had booked a month ago. I expected them to rattle off my appointments, whisk me away into a locker room and hand me a robe and lemon water.
Once you get past the check in staff you won't be disappointed. Must Visit!, Came to Boston for a girls weekend and visited the amazing G2O Spa. What a beautiful spa with impeccable service! We had the Bali Ritual as well as the Himalayan Salt Rejuvenation. Valet service is available through the Lenox Hotel and the option to order a full meal or a snack is available., Traveled with friends | https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g60745-d631863-Reviews-G2O_Day_Spa-Boston_Massachusetts.html | 4.5 | G2O Day Spa | categories: Spas | G2O Day Spa ; categories: Spas ; ; Reviews: Jeff is a magician!, I have a 90 minute aromatherapy massage with face & scalp add on and reflexology. My therapist was Jeff Bartley and he was amazing. Seriously, I have a problem knee and it's actually better! G2O needs to give him a raise! It's at a nice location on Newbury Street in Boston. , Traveled with friends Spa Afternoon!, Wonderful afternoon at G2O, treatments really outstanding. Salt Scrub into massage was so relaxing. Vitamin C Facial with Gina was nothing I had ever experienced. "Machine facial" was new to me but I could tell an immediate difference in my skin. Gina walked me through everything, was kind and truly outstanding. Salt cave was a different experience. After check-in, I felt pampered and staff was attentive.
Was a little disappointed when I checked in and they asked my name and what my treatments were for the day. Check-in staff was looking at my appointments in their computer and asking me why I was there (for three treatments). With the complexity of this spa's treatment menu, I honestly didn't remember what I had booked a month ago. I expected them to rattle off my appointments, whisk me away into a locker room and hand me a robe and lemon water.
Once you get past the check in staff you won't be disappointed. Must Visit!, Came to Boston for a girls weekend and visited the amazing G2O Spa. What a beautiful spa with impeccable service! We had the Bali Ritual as well as the Himalayan Salt Rejuvenation. Valet service is available through the Lenox Hotel and the option to order a full meal or a snack is available., Traveled with friends | [
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Boston | Reviews: | https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g60745-d11828990-Reviews-Logan_Airport_Taxi_Cab-Boston_Massachusetts.html | 4.5 | Logan Airport Taxi Cab | categories: Taxis & Shuttles | Description: Logan Airport Taxi Cab provides best in class Boston Airport Car service to and from Logan International airport – Boston, MA. The well-maintained fleet of cars including SUVs, minivans and sedans. These cars are perfect for all kinds of travel requirements. You can choose to book Minivans for family, SUVs for group activities or Sedans for business transportation any time of the day and any day of the year. We offer door to door service, airport transfers, long distance service or weekend getaway trips in Boston metropolitan area. Logan Airport Taxi Cab gives maximum priority to safety, comfort and punctuality. We have been providing affordable servicing since last 10 years and we have satisfied clients all over the globe. A trusted name for airport arrivals worldwide, Logan Airport Taxi Cab has the guest who hails from places including India, Australia, Brazil, France, Japan, South Africa, United Kingdom, Turkey etc. | Logan Airport Taxi Cab ; categories: Taxis & Shuttles ; Description: Logan Airport Taxi Cab provides best in class Boston Airport Car service to and from Logan International airport – Boston, MA. The well-maintained fleet of cars including SUVs, minivans and sedans. These cars are perfect for all kinds of travel requirements. You can choose to book Minivans for family, SUVs for group activities or Sedans for business transportation any time of the day and any day of the year. We offer door to door service, airport transfers, long distance service or weekend getaway trips in Boston metropolitan area. Logan Airport Taxi Cab gives maximum priority to safety, comfort and punctuality. We have been providing affordable servicing since last 10 years and we have satisfied clients all over the globe. A trusted name for airport arrivals worldwide, Logan Airport Taxi Cab has the guest who hails from places including India, Australia, Brazil, France, Japan, South Africa, United Kingdom, Turkey etc. ; Reviews: | [
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Boston | Reviews: | https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g60745-d13335997-Reviews-Komnata_Quest_Boston-Boston_Massachusetts.html | 5 | Komnata Quest Boston | categories: Escape Games | Description: Try our world famous private escape room adventures! Komnata Quest introduces over 100 locations in 30 cities across the globe. Komnata Quest was voted best escape room in the States in the USA Today 2017 poll. We’re excited to bring it to Boston! | Komnata Quest Boston ; categories: Escape Games ; Description: Try our world famous private escape room adventures! Komnata Quest introduces over 100 locations in 30 cities across the globe. Komnata Quest was voted best escape room in the States in the USA Today 2017 poll. We’re excited to bring it to Boston! ; Reviews: | [
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Austin | Reviews: Friendly tour, We were under the impression that the free tours would run every half an hour, but when we got there through the short wait for security the sign said the next one wasn’t for another hour and a half. According to one of the officers on security, school groups or large tours sometimes reserve entire tours, so be warned that there’s a chance you might not get on a tour when you’re expecting. We ended up waiting and going for a coffee in the canteen while our baby slept (which was a little soulless, but then nobody is coming specifically for that). When the time came we met back upstairs in the south lobby where we entered, and were part of a massive group of people waiting for the free tour. Our guide (didn’t catch her name, but a very friendly small black lady) was very hard to understand for the first two stops as her very thick African accent just echoed around the massive atrium. Things got a bit better after this point though, and she made a big fuss of our baby. While there were elevators in the building so getting a buggy through was no problem, after I’d carried it up 3 steps into the senate room (as a short few steps was easy), she said ‘oh you’re fine with stairs then with the stroller?’. I assumed she meant it would just be another set of 3 stairs, so said yes, and she proceeded to take us down about 3 full flights, which wasn’t ideal. Overall though the tour was interesting and it was far better walking around with a group and guide for 45 minutes than trying to do a self-guided tour, and definitely worth a stop if you’re in Austin. Wonderful Building, It was a rainy day so we decided to spend the afternoon touring the capitol. We joined the free 1/2 hour tour. Unfortunately English was not the tour guide's first language so one had to really concentrate to understand what she was saying. Since there was a big crowd of us and she didn't have a microphone or any amplification, this was difficult. We saw the rotunda (beautiful) and then were taken down to see some areas in the basement. Unfortunately we didn't get a chance to see the rest of the building. (It is huge though) Wonderful FREE experience to learn about Austin and Texas history, I took the free tour and Lezlie was absolutely wonderful and informative. I was surprised by how much of the capital we were actually able to access. The original furniture and architecture is absolutely incredible and it was just a really fun thing to do. I absolutely recommend especially for those traveling on a budget | https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g30196-d109316-Reviews-Texas_State_Capitol-Austin_Texas.html | 4.5 | Texas State Capitol | categories: Historic Sites Architectural Buildings Government Buildings | Description: 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. | Texas State Capitol ; categories: Historic Sites Architectural Buildings Government Buildings ; Description: 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. ; Reviews: Friendly tour, We were under the impression that the free tours would run every half an hour, but when we got there through the short wait for security the sign said the next one wasn’t for another hour and a half. According to one of the officers on security, school groups or large tours sometimes reserve entire tours, so be warned that there’s a chance you might not get on a tour when you’re expecting. We ended up waiting and going for a coffee in the canteen while our baby slept (which was a little soulless, but then nobody is coming specifically for that). When the time came we met back upstairs in the south lobby where we entered, and were part of a massive group of people waiting for the free tour. Our guide (didn’t catch her name, but a very friendly small black lady) was very hard to understand for the first two stops as her very thick African accent just echoed around the massive atrium. Things got a bit better after this point though, and she made a big fuss of our baby. While there were elevators in the building so getting a buggy through was no problem, after I’d carried it up 3 steps into the senate room (as a short few steps was easy), she said ‘oh you’re fine with stairs then with the stroller?’. I assumed she meant it would just be another set of 3 stairs, so said yes, and she proceeded to take us down about 3 full flights, which wasn’t ideal. Overall though the tour was interesting and it was far better walking around with a group and guide for 45 minutes than trying to do a self-guided tour, and definitely worth a stop if you’re in Austin. Wonderful Building, It was a rainy day so we decided to spend the afternoon touring the capitol. We joined the free 1/2 hour tour. Unfortunately English was not the tour guide's first language so one had to really concentrate to understand what she was saying. Since there was a big crowd of us and she didn't have a microphone or any amplification, this was difficult. We saw the rotunda (beautiful) and then were taken down to see some areas in the basement. Unfortunately we didn't get a chance to see the rest of the building. (It is huge though) Wonderful FREE experience to learn about Austin and Texas history, I took the free tour and Lezlie was absolutely wonderful and informative. I was surprised by how much of the capital we were actually able to access. The original furniture and architecture is absolutely incredible and it was just a really fun thing to do. I absolutely recommend especially for those traveling on a budget | [
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Austin | Reviews: Presidential Library, A nice par of history. A bunch of exhibitions, recommend giving it at least a 2-3 hours stay since there are lots of things to be seen. Great to learn about a Texan president and wife Lady Bird, their journey is a story that most people may not know since LBJ ain’t one of your household name presidents. A lot of Children on a Friday so can imagine it gets quite crowded with families on weekend., Traveled as a couple LBJ History, The Library and Museum is located on the campus of The University of Texas in northern Austin.
Parking is available, but we chose to take the bus (Capital Metro), which has a stop near the Library.
Admission is USD 13 with discounts for children, seniors etc. Admission is free on Memorial Day and also on a number of other days throughout the year.
The museum is located on three floors with several interesting exhibits and films too. LBJ spent many years in politics and the museum gave us som good insights. Definitely worth a visit.
Phenomenal Museum, I had some extra time and figured I would stop by to learn a bit more about LBJ. There is free parking and a nominal fee for entrance, but the price is worth it. Three floors of exhibits to include a replica of his Oval Office. There are a few short films throughout along with artifacts from his presidency to go along with the educational signage. | https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g30196-d145840-Reviews-LBJ_Presidential_Library-Austin_Texas.html | 4.5 | LBJ Presidential Library | categories: Speciality Museums History Museums | Description: The Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum, also known as the LBJ Presidential Library, is the presidential library and museum of Lyndon Baines Johnson, the 36th President of the United States. It is one of fourteen presidential libraries administered by the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) and located on the campus of The University of Texas at Austin. We are open daily (except for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day) from 9 a.m.-5 p.m., with the last admission at 4:00 p.m. Admission is $3-$13 per person, with free admission given to children 12 and under, active military, student groups, and UT Austin students, faculty, and staff with valid ID. Free parking is available in visitor lot #38. Learn more at lbjlibrary.org. | LBJ Presidential Library ; categories: Speciality Museums History Museums ; Description: The Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum, also known as the LBJ Presidential Library, is the presidential library and museum of Lyndon Baines Johnson, the 36th President of the United States. It is one of fourteen presidential libraries administered by the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) and located on the campus of The University of Texas at Austin. We are open daily (except for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day) from 9 a.m.-5 p.m., with the last admission at 4:00 p.m. Admission is $3-$13 per person, with free admission given to children 12 and under, active military, student groups, and UT Austin students, faculty, and staff with valid ID. Free parking is available in visitor lot #38. Learn more at lbjlibrary.org. ; Reviews: Presidential Library, A nice par of history. A bunch of exhibitions, recommend giving it at least a 2-3 hours stay since there are lots of things to be seen. Great to learn about a Texan president and wife Lady Bird, their journey is a story that most people may not know since LBJ ain’t one of your household name presidents. A lot of Children on a Friday so can imagine it gets quite crowded with families on weekend., Traveled as a couple LBJ History, The Library and Museum is located on the campus of The University of Texas in northern Austin.
Parking is available, but we chose to take the bus (Capital Metro), which has a stop near the Library.
Admission is USD 13 with discounts for children, seniors etc. Admission is free on Memorial Day and also on a number of other days throughout the year.
The museum is located on three floors with several interesting exhibits and films too. LBJ spent many years in politics and the museum gave us som good insights. Definitely worth a visit.
Phenomenal Museum, I had some extra time and figured I would stop by to learn a bit more about LBJ. There is free parking and a nominal fee for entrance, but the price is worth it. Three floors of exhibits to include a replica of his Oval Office. There are a few short films throughout along with artifacts from his presidency to go along with the educational signage. | [
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Austin | Reviews: The of Downtown Austin at the Lady Bird Lake, This is one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever visited. It’s really pretty. At this lake you can get boat rides at a very affordable price and take breath taking pictures for everlasting and unforgettable memories., Traveled as a couple Outdoors in downtown Austin, My (grown) daughter and I rode electric bikes around the Lady Bird Lake and had an incredible time! We rode on a Friday morning and it was crowded with lots of walkers, runners, and other bikers! We also went kayaking down the lake in a rented kayak … which was so much fun! Beautiful Place to Walk, We walked over four miles on the trail and really enjoyed the walk. It is necessary to watch for bikers who sometimes come whizzing by without any advance notice, but the beauty of the walk is worth it. We walked over toward Barton Springs where there is a pedestrian (and bike) bridge. That area has some nice spots where you can see a lot of paddleboarders and people in kayaks and canoes. | https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g30196-d184131-Reviews-Lady_Bird_Lake_Hike_and_Bike_Trail-Austin_Texas.html | 4.5 | Lady Bird Lake Hike-and-Bike Trail | categories: Hiking Trails | Description: Scenic trail through lush green parks and peaceful lakes: a great place to bike, hike and run. | Lady Bird Lake Hike-and-Bike Trail ; categories: Hiking Trails ; Description: Scenic trail through lush green parks and peaceful lakes: a great place to bike, hike and run. ; Reviews: The of Downtown Austin at the Lady Bird Lake, This is one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever visited. It’s really pretty. At this lake you can get boat rides at a very affordable price and take breath taking pictures for everlasting and unforgettable memories., Traveled as a couple Outdoors in downtown Austin, My (grown) daughter and I rode electric bikes around the Lady Bird Lake and had an incredible time! We rode on a Friday morning and it was crowded with lots of walkers, runners, and other bikers! We also went kayaking down the lake in a rented kayak … which was so much fun! Beautiful Place to Walk, We walked over four miles on the trail and really enjoyed the walk. It is necessary to watch for bikers who sometimes come whizzing by without any advance notice, but the beauty of the walk is worth it. We walked over toward Barton Springs where there is a pedestrian (and bike) bridge. That area has some nice spots where you can see a lot of paddleboarders and people in kayaks and canoes. | [
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Austin | Reviews: A Fantastic Must-See!, We spent four hours in this museum and can’t say enough of the thorough and complete explanation of the history of Texas stretching from the 1500s to the present day. It was just absolutely amazing and very well presented. We recommend viewing the 15-min presentation (added cost): “Spirit of Texas” of Texas. Highly recommended for school children of all ages., Traveled as a couple Go for the shipwreck and the maps (maps are temporary), The Bullock Museum was on my list because I had read about La Belle shipwreck that the museum houses. The shipwreck exhibit was laid out extremely well and definitely feels like a modern museum. There are a lot of artifacts to see, and the ship itself was really cool.
The museum is set up in a very chronological history. There are some areas that are a little older (you can tell by the font styles and some of the wording), but you can really tell they've been working to update it. It tells a very thorough history of how Texas was under six flags, and has many great artifacts. We spend a few hours here, but could have stayed longer if we weren't on a schedule.
The map exhibit might be temporary, but the collection was amazing. The maps tell stories of exploration and show how the Americas were first "explored." Some of them are incredibly old. But they are so detailed you could spend a long time looking at them.
The COVID protocols were good... masks were required and social distancing was encouraged. But one of the security guards at the front desk sat there without a mask on, and there were a few people in the museum who decided that no one was around so they could take off their mask. I would love to see a staff member walking around and enforcing the mask policy (like other museums do). It was not very crowded, fortunately, so distancing was easy.
Would definitely recommend this museum to anyone who wants to learn more about Texas or who wants to see a really old shipwreck. Historical overload, This was a great museum filled with Texas history. It was absolutely worth the money. It was so chock full of information and history that I felt exhausted by the time I got to the top floor. This is not really a negative; I much prefer being overwhelmed vs. paying to enter a museum that takes an hour to go through. I would recommend this to anyone who enjoys history or is not familiar with Texas history. I learned and re-learned quite a bit, as this was my first trip back to Texas in 25 years. | https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g30196-d209385-Reviews-Bullock_Texas_State_History_Museum-Austin_Texas.html | 4.5 | Bullock Texas State History Museum | categories: History Museums | Description: The Bullock Texas State History Museum is the state's official history museum and features three floors of exhibition galleries, IMAX® Theatre, Texas Spirit Theater, Story of Texas Cafe, and Bullock Museum Store. | Bullock Texas State History Museum ; categories: History Museums ; Description: The Bullock Texas State History Museum is the state's official history museum and features three floors of exhibition galleries, IMAX® Theatre, Texas Spirit Theater, Story of Texas Cafe, and Bullock Museum Store. ; Reviews: A Fantastic Must-See!, We spent four hours in this museum and can’t say enough of the thorough and complete explanation of the history of Texas stretching from the 1500s to the present day. It was just absolutely amazing and very well presented. We recommend viewing the 15-min presentation (added cost): “Spirit of Texas” of Texas. Highly recommended for school children of all ages., Traveled as a couple Go for the shipwreck and the maps (maps are temporary), The Bullock Museum was on my list because I had read about La Belle shipwreck that the museum houses. The shipwreck exhibit was laid out extremely well and definitely feels like a modern museum. There are a lot of artifacts to see, and the ship itself was really cool.
The museum is set up in a very chronological history. There are some areas that are a little older (you can tell by the font styles and some of the wording), but you can really tell they've been working to update it. It tells a very thorough history of how Texas was under six flags, and has many great artifacts. We spend a few hours here, but could have stayed longer if we weren't on a schedule.
The map exhibit might be temporary, but the collection was amazing. The maps tell stories of exploration and show how the Americas were first "explored." Some of them are incredibly old. But they are so detailed you could spend a long time looking at them.
The COVID protocols were good... masks were required and social distancing was encouraged. But one of the security guards at the front desk sat there without a mask on, and there were a few people in the museum who decided that no one was around so they could take off their mask. I would love to see a staff member walking around and enforcing the mask policy (like other museums do). It was not very crowded, fortunately, so distancing was easy.
Would definitely recommend this museum to anyone who wants to learn more about Texas or who wants to see a really old shipwreck. Historical overload, This was a great museum filled with Texas history. It was absolutely worth the money. It was so chock full of information and history that I felt exhausted by the time I got to the top floor. This is not really a negative; I much prefer being overwhelmed vs. paying to enter a museum that takes an hour to go through. I would recommend this to anyone who enjoys history or is not familiar with Texas history. I learned and re-learned quite a bit, as this was my first trip back to Texas in 25 years. | [
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Austin | Reviews: Have you seen a salamander in the pool?, It isn't the Gulf of Mexico, whose salt waters can reach 94 degrees in temperature in the summer, or Lake Michigan, which rarely rises above a chilly 50 degrees. The temperature of the Barton Springs Pool in Austin, Texas, hovers between 68 degrees and 74 degrees year round. Which feels awfully good in January and February. Located at 2201 Barton Springs Road in Austin's Zilker Park, Barton Springs Pool is a recreational outdoor swimming pool that is filled entirely with fresh water from nearby natural springs. It exists within the channel of Barton Creek and utilizes water from Main Barton Spring, the fourth largest spring in Texas. At one time, the springs were considered sacred and were used for purification rituals by the Tonkawa Native American tribe which inhabited the area. Spanish explorers first discovered the springs in the 17th century and erected temporary missions at the site around 1730 before moving on to San Antonio. The pool is usually open to the public from 5 a.m. top 10 p.m. daily. It is surrounded by grassy slopes and beautiful trees with plenty of shade. An environmental issue involving the springs and the pool emerged with the discovery of the Barton Springs salamander, a federally listed endangered or threatened species which only exists in the pool and a few surrounding environs. After some debate, which included studies by the city of Austin, agencies of the state of Texas and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, it was determined that swimmers and salamanders could co-exist. Unique Swim Experience!, Swimming at Barton Springs is a must do activity if you are visiting Austin in the summer! We went to Austin in July, and it was hot. Even in the extreme heat, the water was pretty chilly. I would 100% recommend wearing some sort of water shoe. The rocky bottom does not feel great on bare feet. Go early, and if there is a line of cars, park in the upper lots and walk. There was a really long line to enter on the Saturday we went in the early afternoon, but the park is large and there is plenty of room for everyone. Make sure you try the diving board! Busy but enjoyable, I visited Barton Springs with my wife this past weekend. We were advised to make a reservation in advanced, but a lot of other people didn't seem to know this and the line to get into the pool was long. Once inside, I wondered why we were asked to make a reservation because it was stuffed to the gills with people. We managed to find a good spot in the shade to sit, relaxed in the grass for a while, spent a bit of time in the pool, and relaxed some more. If you do not mind large, noisy crowds in the water, you won't mind Barton. If you're lucky enough to find a nice shady spot to relax, your stay will be more enjoyable. Also, fair warning, the water is very cold--it is a natural spring but not a hot spring. It will be chilly in the water but on a hot Texas day that's great stuff. | https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g30196-d116421-Reviews-Barton_Springs_Pool-Austin_Texas.html | 4.5 | Barton Springs Pool | categories: Bodies of Water Hot Springs & Geysers | Description: Pull off a cannonball jump at this three-acre swimming pool in Zilker Park. Fed by natural underground springs with an average temperature of 68 degrees Fahrenheit year-round, this limestone pool is a lovely respite from the scorching Texan summers. Switch between tanning on the lawns and swimming in the chilly waters. Plan your visit though as admission is only free in the early morning and late at night. Nominal fees are collected in between.
The pool is closed for cleaning on some days, so it’s best to check ahead. Visit on weekdays for fewer crowds. – Tripadvisor | Barton Springs Pool ; categories: Bodies of Water Hot Springs & Geysers ; Description: Pull off a cannonball jump at this three-acre swimming pool in Zilker Park. Fed by natural underground springs with an average temperature of 68 degrees Fahrenheit year-round, this limestone pool is a lovely respite from the scorching Texan summers. Switch between tanning on the lawns and swimming in the chilly waters. Plan your visit though as admission is only free in the early morning and late at night. Nominal fees are collected in between.
The pool is closed for cleaning on some days, so it’s best to check ahead. Visit on weekdays for fewer crowds. – Tripadvisor ; Reviews: Have you seen a salamander in the pool?, It isn't the Gulf of Mexico, whose salt waters can reach 94 degrees in temperature in the summer, or Lake Michigan, which rarely rises above a chilly 50 degrees. The temperature of the Barton Springs Pool in Austin, Texas, hovers between 68 degrees and 74 degrees year round. Which feels awfully good in January and February. Located at 2201 Barton Springs Road in Austin's Zilker Park, Barton Springs Pool is a recreational outdoor swimming pool that is filled entirely with fresh water from nearby natural springs. It exists within the channel of Barton Creek and utilizes water from Main Barton Spring, the fourth largest spring in Texas. At one time, the springs were considered sacred and were used for purification rituals by the Tonkawa Native American tribe which inhabited the area. Spanish explorers first discovered the springs in the 17th century and erected temporary missions at the site around 1730 before moving on to San Antonio. The pool is usually open to the public from 5 a.m. top 10 p.m. daily. It is surrounded by grassy slopes and beautiful trees with plenty of shade. An environmental issue involving the springs and the pool emerged with the discovery of the Barton Springs salamander, a federally listed endangered or threatened species which only exists in the pool and a few surrounding environs. After some debate, which included studies by the city of Austin, agencies of the state of Texas and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, it was determined that swimmers and salamanders could co-exist. Unique Swim Experience!, Swimming at Barton Springs is a must do activity if you are visiting Austin in the summer! We went to Austin in July, and it was hot. Even in the extreme heat, the water was pretty chilly. I would 100% recommend wearing some sort of water shoe. The rocky bottom does not feel great on bare feet. Go early, and if there is a line of cars, park in the upper lots and walk. There was a really long line to enter on the Saturday we went in the early afternoon, but the park is large and there is plenty of room for everyone. Make sure you try the diving board! Busy but enjoyable, I visited Barton Springs with my wife this past weekend. We were advised to make a reservation in advanced, but a lot of other people didn't seem to know this and the line to get into the pool was long. Once inside, I wondered why we were asked to make a reservation because it was stuffed to the gills with people. We managed to find a good spot in the shade to sit, relaxed in the grass for a while, spent a bit of time in the pool, and relaxed some more. If you do not mind large, noisy crowds in the water, you won't mind Barton. If you're lucky enough to find a nice shady spot to relax, your stay will be more enjoyable. Also, fair warning, the water is very cold--it is a natural spring but not a hot spring. It will be chilly in the water but on a hot Texas day that's great stuff. | [
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Austin | Reviews: Cool "period" hotel., Stop by for a drink from the bar and then take a peek throughout the hotel. It was built in the late 1800's and you almost feel like you are stepping back in time. Very cool to imagine what it must have been like. And... maybe you'll catch a glimpse of a ghost?! Gorgeous Hotel, but very pricey food and drinks., This hotel is a must see for the architecture alone. However, I'm not sure if I'd eat there again. We had breakfast one day at The Bakery at the Driskill, and I can only describe it as expensive chaos. We placed our order with the barrista, got a number, then discovered that there were absolutley no seats to be had. We ended up sharing a common table with four twenty somethings who spent the whole time complimenting each other on their selfies and voting on which ones to post. My American breakfast was mediocre. We also spent some time one evening at their famous bar, which is definitely worth a look for it's amazing architecture. Again, very pricey. One margarita, one beer and a bowl of truffle popcorn, set us back about $50. Delicious and Unique, Not a review of the hotel, but the cafe. It is an odd little place where you stand in line to place your order for food, coffees, drinks, etc. After ordering you go find a seat and put a stick with your number on it - no rhyme or reason, but it works. Food was outstanding (eggs Benedict and all American of two eggs, bacon, toast). I don’t know how they do it, but server went right from kitchen counter to our table without having to look around for us (my wife watched). Definitely worth a morning meal. | https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g30196-d519725-Reviews-The_Driskill-Austin_Texas.html | 4.5 | The Driskill | categories: Historic Sites Architectural Buildings | Description: Austin's original and iconic hotel features beautiful Romanesque architecture from the late 1800's. With a grand entrance into the opulent lobby, you will be transported to an historic era, with its marble floors, stained-glass dome, and corridors filled with museum-quality artwork. Head up the grand staircase to the most authentic Texas bar in downtown Austin, with daily live music and happy hour. | The Driskill ; categories: Historic Sites Architectural Buildings ; Description: Austin's original and iconic hotel features beautiful Romanesque architecture from the late 1800's. With a grand entrance into the opulent lobby, you will be transported to an historic era, with its marble floors, stained-glass dome, and corridors filled with museum-quality artwork. Head up the grand staircase to the most authentic Texas bar in downtown Austin, with daily live music and happy hour. ; Reviews: Cool "period" hotel., Stop by for a drink from the bar and then take a peek throughout the hotel. It was built in the late 1800's and you almost feel like you are stepping back in time. Very cool to imagine what it must have been like. And... maybe you'll catch a glimpse of a ghost?! Gorgeous Hotel, but very pricey food and drinks., This hotel is a must see for the architecture alone. However, I'm not sure if I'd eat there again. We had breakfast one day at The Bakery at the Driskill, and I can only describe it as expensive chaos. We placed our order with the barrista, got a number, then discovered that there were absolutley no seats to be had. We ended up sharing a common table with four twenty somethings who spent the whole time complimenting each other on their selfies and voting on which ones to post. My American breakfast was mediocre. We also spent some time one evening at their famous bar, which is definitely worth a look for it's amazing architecture. Again, very pricey. One margarita, one beer and a bowl of truffle popcorn, set us back about $50. Delicious and Unique, Not a review of the hotel, but the cafe. It is an odd little place where you stand in line to place your order for food, coffees, drinks, etc. After ordering you go find a seat and put a stick with your number on it - no rhyme or reason, but it works. Food was outstanding (eggs Benedict and all American of two eggs, bacon, toast). I don’t know how they do it, but server went right from kitchen counter to our table without having to look around for us (my wife watched). Definitely worth a morning meal. | [
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Austin | Reviews: Super cool, a must do if you are in Austin during bat flying season, We went first week of August 2022. I've been before, but this was the best experience. We booked a bat watching cruise w/ Capital Cruises, so watched from under / near the bridge from a boat. Due to the drought and the bats being hungrier they flew out earlier so it was lighter outside than usual. So while it is a sad reason, it did help us get some great views and photos. This time there were a TON of bats! it was so cool to watch them fly out and if you do have the opportunity to use one of the tour companies you won't regret it, lots of great info. Our Cap Cruises tour guide Beck was great and very knowledgeable and had interesting info about the bats as well as other birds we saw, and even some Austin history and city tour type info about the buildings we can see from the water. He was knowledgeable and interesting and a safe driver. And if you are at all concerned about the bats, like think it might be scary, it is NOT scary at all. They are very focused on finding food and not at all interested in us. They fly out just like the photos show, and then will split up a bit as the move away from the bridge, some continuing down river, some going toward the trees. They are really fun and interesting to watch. We went first week of Austin 2022, so based on when they have their babies, we had lots of young'uns flying, they were fun to watch. For example they got a bit off track, and then corrected themselves and rejoined the big group. This is a really cool thing to do for both tourists and locals, anyone who is visiting Austin during bat season (look it up online, I think it's Spring to Fall) it is definitely worth doing, and fun for all ages. There are also hotels and restaurants near the Congress bridge where you can watch from patios / balconies, but plan ahead as they fill up. I'm pretty happy with our boat cruise, if we do it again we will try the kayaks but we are very happy with the cruise we did and I recommend it. The Most Prominent Thing That Bats Do When They Swarm At Nightfall Is Aerobatics, Capital Cruises’ Internationally Famous Bat Watching Tour was our means to see the bats swarm from beneath the Congress Avenue Bridge. We easily found a free parking place near the river and walked to the cruise boat dock. The bat cruise was on a flat pontoon boat. We sat on black plastic chairs, there were about 40 of them on board. Captain Alec got underway and arrived at the Congress Ave Bridge at the perfect time, just as the bats were emerging from the narrow heat expansion slits on the underside of the bridge structure. Apparently, perfect nesting habitat for the Mexican Freetail Bats. We were entranced to watch the swarms of bats fly away from the bridge and along the treeline to the east. We were informed that there were about 2.5 million bats heading out for the night of feeding on insects. Then the captain took us on a trip up the river, giving a descriptive commentary on all the buildings and shore side sights. It was extremely interesting and entertaining. In addition, we were treated to a beautiful sunset, the twilight reflecting off the city's buildings. Captain Alec was a great tour guide and made the entire experience fun and entertaining! Amazing, It's amazing how many bats can live under a bridge. Every night after sundown, hundreds of thousands fly out from under the bridge towards their feeding grounds. It attracts quite a crowd but is definitely worth seeing, Traveled as a couple | https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g30196-d106309-Reviews-Congress_Avenue_Bridge_Bat_Watching-Austin_Texas.html | 4 | Congress Avenue Bridge Bat Watching | categories: Points of Interest & Landmarks | Description: The Austin bridge is where nearly 1.5 million bats live. | Congress Avenue Bridge Bat Watching ; categories: Points of Interest & Landmarks ; Description: The Austin bridge is where nearly 1.5 million bats live. ; Reviews: Super cool, a must do if you are in Austin during bat flying season, We went first week of August 2022. I've been before, but this was the best experience. We booked a bat watching cruise w/ Capital Cruises, so watched from under / near the bridge from a boat. Due to the drought and the bats being hungrier they flew out earlier so it was lighter outside than usual. So while it is a sad reason, it did help us get some great views and photos. This time there were a TON of bats! it was so cool to watch them fly out and if you do have the opportunity to use one of the tour companies you won't regret it, lots of great info. Our Cap Cruises tour guide Beck was great and very knowledgeable and had interesting info about the bats as well as other birds we saw, and even some Austin history and city tour type info about the buildings we can see from the water. He was knowledgeable and interesting and a safe driver. And if you are at all concerned about the bats, like think it might be scary, it is NOT scary at all. They are very focused on finding food and not at all interested in us. They fly out just like the photos show, and then will split up a bit as the move away from the bridge, some continuing down river, some going toward the trees. They are really fun and interesting to watch. We went first week of Austin 2022, so based on when they have their babies, we had lots of young'uns flying, they were fun to watch. For example they got a bit off track, and then corrected themselves and rejoined the big group. This is a really cool thing to do for both tourists and locals, anyone who is visiting Austin during bat season (look it up online, I think it's Spring to Fall) it is definitely worth doing, and fun for all ages. There are also hotels and restaurants near the Congress bridge where you can watch from patios / balconies, but plan ahead as they fill up. I'm pretty happy with our boat cruise, if we do it again we will try the kayaks but we are very happy with the cruise we did and I recommend it. The Most Prominent Thing That Bats Do When They Swarm At Nightfall Is Aerobatics, Capital Cruises’ Internationally Famous Bat Watching Tour was our means to see the bats swarm from beneath the Congress Avenue Bridge. We easily found a free parking place near the river and walked to the cruise boat dock. The bat cruise was on a flat pontoon boat. We sat on black plastic chairs, there were about 40 of them on board. Captain Alec got underway and arrived at the Congress Ave Bridge at the perfect time, just as the bats were emerging from the narrow heat expansion slits on the underside of the bridge structure. Apparently, perfect nesting habitat for the Mexican Freetail Bats. We were entranced to watch the swarms of bats fly away from the bridge and along the treeline to the east. We were informed that there were about 2.5 million bats heading out for the night of feeding on insects. Then the captain took us on a trip up the river, giving a descriptive commentary on all the buildings and shore side sights. It was extremely interesting and entertaining. In addition, we were treated to a beautiful sunset, the twilight reflecting off the city's buildings. Captain Alec was a great tour guide and made the entire experience fun and entertaining! Amazing, It's amazing how many bats can live under a bridge. Every night after sundown, hundreds of thousands fly out from under the bridge towards their feeding grounds. It attracts quite a crowd but is definitely worth seeing, Traveled as a couple | [
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Austin | Reviews: Great Facility that Does a Ton for Texas, Was in the area and have visited the website many times and so wanted to check out the facility. As we are now in Wildlife Management Ag Status and a TX Master Naturalist now wanted to see more of the native plants/trees in a true environment. As you know this time of year not to much flowering but still for my purpose saw many species I was interested in.
The cafe had great tea and fruit for a snack and enjoyed browsing the gift shop. They have seed packs of some of the varieties but they are expensive, you can go on-line to the Native American Seed Company and get smaller qualities.
The two things I missed them having is live plants we could purchase and a video program to tell visitors about the facility and what they have accomplished and what is on the horizon. Tranquil, relaxing, The entrance for a senior is $10 and $15 for an adult. The trails take approximately two hours when one does not take as many pictures of wildflowers.
Bluebonnets are in abundance but not fields of them. Adequate though.
There are plenty of entertaining things for kids as well as swings hanging from oak tree branches that I find delightful to see, have fun on and even bring forth romanticism.
They have fields of or thousands of crystal scepters that must be a beautiful sight at night.
We saw staff and/or interns planting the flower beds. The trails have artists’ names snd art work on display.
We noticed huge oak trees that appear half uprooted with its roots exposed but thriving💪!, Traveled as a couple Field of Light - WOW!, Field of Light is more than 25,000 solar powered lights installed in 16 acres of the Arboretum at the WIldflower Center. You feel like you are surrounded by the glowing lights.
We got to the Arboretum before the sun went down. As it got darker, the lights started to come on and subtly change color. There are several trails through the lights allowing you to be immersed in the experience.
This is currently scheduled through the end of 2022 and requires a separate admission from visiting the gardens. It is not a cheap thrill, but it is spectacular. | https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g30196-d106076-Reviews-Lady_Bird_Johnson_Wildflower_Center-Austin_Texas.html | 4.5 | Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center | categories: Nature & Wildlife Areas Gardens | Description: The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center in Austin, Texas, is dedicated to inspiring the conservation of native plants. Located a quick but quiet ten miles from downtown, we are a botanical garden open to the public year-round and have become a favored venue for everything from conservation-focused conventions to beautiful weddings. We carry out our mission to inspire the conservation and application of native plants through our gardens, campus, research, education and outreach programs. In doing so, we improve water quality, provide habitat for wildlife and enhance human health and happiness. Visit, learn and make a better world with us. The Wildflower Center was founded by Lady Bird Johnson and Helen Hayes in 1982 and became a part of The University of Texas at Austin in 2006. | Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center ; categories: Nature & Wildlife Areas Gardens ; Description: The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center in Austin, Texas, is dedicated to inspiring the conservation of native plants. Located a quick but quiet ten miles from downtown, we are a botanical garden open to the public year-round and have become a favored venue for everything from conservation-focused conventions to beautiful weddings. We carry out our mission to inspire the conservation and application of native plants through our gardens, campus, research, education and outreach programs. In doing so, we improve water quality, provide habitat for wildlife and enhance human health and happiness. Visit, learn and make a better world with us. The Wildflower Center was founded by Lady Bird Johnson and Helen Hayes in 1982 and became a part of The University of Texas at Austin in 2006. ; Reviews: Great Facility that Does a Ton for Texas, Was in the area and have visited the website many times and so wanted to check out the facility. As we are now in Wildlife Management Ag Status and a TX Master Naturalist now wanted to see more of the native plants/trees in a true environment. As you know this time of year not to much flowering but still for my purpose saw many species I was interested in.
The cafe had great tea and fruit for a snack and enjoyed browsing the gift shop. They have seed packs of some of the varieties but they are expensive, you can go on-line to the Native American Seed Company and get smaller qualities.
The two things I missed them having is live plants we could purchase and a video program to tell visitors about the facility and what they have accomplished and what is on the horizon. Tranquil, relaxing, The entrance for a senior is $10 and $15 for an adult. The trails take approximately two hours when one does not take as many pictures of wildflowers.
Bluebonnets are in abundance but not fields of them. Adequate though.
There are plenty of entertaining things for kids as well as swings hanging from oak tree branches that I find delightful to see, have fun on and even bring forth romanticism.
They have fields of or thousands of crystal scepters that must be a beautiful sight at night.
We saw staff and/or interns planting the flower beds. The trails have artists’ names snd art work on display.
We noticed huge oak trees that appear half uprooted with its roots exposed but thriving💪!, Traveled as a couple Field of Light - WOW!, Field of Light is more than 25,000 solar powered lights installed in 16 acres of the Arboretum at the WIldflower Center. You feel like you are surrounded by the glowing lights.
We got to the Arboretum before the sun went down. As it got darker, the lights started to come on and subtly change color. There are several trails through the lights allowing you to be immersed in the experience.
This is currently scheduled through the end of 2022 and requires a separate admission from visiting the gardens. It is not a cheap thrill, but it is spectacular. | [
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Austin | Reviews: Beautiful park including Barton Springs, We went on a winter crystal blue skied day and found easy free parking at the park and walked around a little bit and down to watch a few people do some lazy laps in Barton Springs pool which I'd imagine is even more inviting on a warmer day. The place was scattered with e-scooters which we tried through they are quite expensive and not comfortable on the grit trails. The Austin B-Cycles were also around but the screens weren't working to hire them and for some reason probably insurance they didn't want any kids on bikes which made touring the park as visitors somewhat limiting but looked like it had lots of touring potential and tranquil against the city skyline Nice Scenic Park Amidst a Busy City, On a recent trip to the Austin Texas area, we went to Zilker Park, along Lady Bird Lake. We walked from a large gravel parking lot along the river as far as the bridge over Lamar Street. This was a nice scenic walk along the river. It was shady with a slight breeze when we were there, making a cooler walk than the surrounding city area. We enjoyed the trees, flowers, ducks, turtles, kayaks and paddle boards in the river, and of course bicycles, joggers and pedestrians along the trail. The trail was well maintained and clean, and not difficult to manage at all. Not to be missed if you like nature, This was my favorite spot in Austin. We kayaked along this beautiful spring fed stream out to the Colorado river. The clarity and color of the water has you in awe as you paddle along. It is a great way to spend a few hours in nature. | https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g30196-d109315-Reviews-Zilker_Metropolitan_Park-Austin_Texas.html | 4.5 | Zilker Metropolitan Park | categories: Parks Gardens | Description: 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. | Zilker Metropolitan Park ; categories: Parks Gardens ; Description: 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. ; Reviews: Beautiful park including Barton Springs, We went on a winter crystal blue skied day and found easy free parking at the park and walked around a little bit and down to watch a few people do some lazy laps in Barton Springs pool which I'd imagine is even more inviting on a warmer day. The place was scattered with e-scooters which we tried through they are quite expensive and not comfortable on the grit trails. The Austin B-Cycles were also around but the screens weren't working to hire them and for some reason probably insurance they didn't want any kids on bikes which made touring the park as visitors somewhat limiting but looked like it had lots of touring potential and tranquil against the city skyline Nice Scenic Park Amidst a Busy City, On a recent trip to the Austin Texas area, we went to Zilker Park, along Lady Bird Lake. We walked from a large gravel parking lot along the river as far as the bridge over Lamar Street. This was a nice scenic walk along the river. It was shady with a slight breeze when we were there, making a cooler walk than the surrounding city area. We enjoyed the trees, flowers, ducks, turtles, kayaks and paddle boards in the river, and of course bicycles, joggers and pedestrians along the trail. The trail was well maintained and clean, and not difficult to manage at all. Not to be missed if you like nature, This was my favorite spot in Austin. We kayaked along this beautiful spring fed stream out to the Colorado river. The clarity and color of the water has you in awe as you paddle along. It is a great way to spend a few hours in nature. | [
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Austin | Reviews: Nice view, A short climb up about 100 stairs and you will come upon a beautiful view of Lake Austin and the Austin skyline. There isn’t anything to do up there but look around.
I did see a lot of broken glass in the parking lot. Car windows and beer bottles. Be sure not to leave anything in your car., Traveled as a couple So pretty!, We loved walking to the top and seeing the view of Austin and the lake. Gorgeous!! I am already envisioning taking graduation pictures of my son up here in 2 years. Standing on the concrete picnic table (to the left when you get up there) with the city and campus view in the background will be priceless!!
Beautiful view, Just a short hike up a couple of stories of steps and you will have a great view of the lake and the mansions along it. There is parking along the street. The hike is not long but has uneven rock surfaces and a steep drop off. Be careful with kids getting too close to the edge. | https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g30196-d144295-Reviews-Mount_Bonnell-Austin_Texas.html | 4.5 | Mount Bonnell | categories: Lookouts Parks | Description: Beautiful park looming almost 800 feet over Austin. | Mount Bonnell ; categories: Lookouts Parks ; Description: Beautiful park looming almost 800 feet over Austin. ; Reviews: Nice view, A short climb up about 100 stairs and you will come upon a beautiful view of Lake Austin and the Austin skyline. There isn’t anything to do up there but look around.
I did see a lot of broken glass in the parking lot. Car windows and beer bottles. Be sure not to leave anything in your car., Traveled as a couple So pretty!, We loved walking to the top and seeing the view of Austin and the lake. Gorgeous!! I am already envisioning taking graduation pictures of my son up here in 2 years. Standing on the concrete picnic table (to the left when you get up there) with the city and campus view in the background will be priceless!!
Beautiful view, Just a short hike up a couple of stories of steps and you will have a great view of the lake and the mansions along it. There is parking along the street. The hike is not long but has uneven rock surfaces and a steep drop off. Be careful with kids getting too close to the edge. | [
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Austin | Reviews: Funky and Fun!, South Austin is terrific. A mix of mid century modern, art deco, and wild west architecture - beautiful murals everywhere from the Austin postcard to the "I love you so much". A great little area and must see! Interesting, Things are spread out in Austin so this street runs about four or five blocks and then threre is not much else to see close by.But I would recommend going to see it for a stroll. There are two boot shops.I can not remember the name of either of them but I would tell you this...the small one that is not advertised as much has the most beautiful,pristine boots.The other one that gets all the hype...well..... It's a bigger store but I thought the boots were used. There are thrift shops and a Stetson Hat shop.It's fun,go see for yourself Fun area, We were interested in vintage shopping & dining. Check & check! Feathers Boutique & Prototype Vintage were inspiring to visit with wonderfully curated finds. We had late lunch/early dinner @ Guero’s Taco Bar which was fantastic. This is a fun area to spend an afternoon., Traveled with friends | https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g30196-d184129-Reviews-South_Congress_Avenue-Austin_Texas.html | 4.5 | South Congress Avenue | categories: Points of Interest & Landmarks | Description: Street lined with lots of great restaurants. | South Congress Avenue ; categories: Points of Interest & Landmarks ; Description: Street lined with lots of great restaurants. ; Reviews: Funky and Fun!, South Austin is terrific. A mix of mid century modern, art deco, and wild west architecture - beautiful murals everywhere from the Austin postcard to the "I love you so much". A great little area and must see! Interesting, Things are spread out in Austin so this street runs about four or five blocks and then threre is not much else to see close by.But I would recommend going to see it for a stroll. There are two boot shops.I can not remember the name of either of them but I would tell you this...the small one that is not advertised as much has the most beautiful,pristine boots.The other one that gets all the hype...well..... It's a bigger store but I thought the boots were used. There are thrift shops and a Stetson Hat shop.It's fun,go see for yourself Fun area, We were interested in vintage shopping & dining. Check & check! Feathers Boutique & Prototype Vintage were inspiring to visit with wonderfully curated finds. We had late lunch/early dinner @ Guero’s Taco Bar which was fantastic. This is a fun area to spend an afternoon., Traveled with friends | [
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Austin | Reviews: Fun shopping experience, Great unique local shops mixed in with well known boutiques. I love the variety of stores available from the cowboy boot shop, Mi Casa store, to men’s and women’s clothing. Several types of restaurants to choose from- diners, upscale, grab and go spots. Everyone can enjoy a coffee on So Co at Jo’s or couple ice cream places. We popped into the Continental Club at 6:30p to listen to a local band. Iconic place. Love the storefront and restaurant neon signs all along the street. Definitely a must see while in Austin!, Traveled as a couple Not much happening here, We visited SOCO on the first Thursday of the month in January and didn't find a whole lot happening here. There are a couple of cute funky shops but they were closing early even though shops were supposed to stay open until 10 pm (On first Thursday). The Avenue is very busy with cars so not an easy walk. We did walk down to the Continental Club which had some very good live music. Cool area to walk, Each time we visit Austin, we try to come here to spend some time, walking up & down the street & visiting the unique shops & restaurants.
This visit we spent a 2 hours cruising up one side & down the other of this street.
We stopped in a bunch of shops to see their unique items.
@ negatives - I don't like the prking on SoCo where you have to back in.
The other thing is the amount of new construction here. They are building large buildings & taking away some of the cool vibe this area has. Growth is not always good. | https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g30196-d304817-Reviews-SoCo_District-Austin_Texas.html | 4.5 | SoCo District | categories: Neighborhoods | Description: Trendy Austin area south of Congress Avenue. | SoCo District ; categories: Neighborhoods ; Description: Trendy Austin area south of Congress Avenue. ; Reviews: Fun shopping experience, Great unique local shops mixed in with well known boutiques. I love the variety of stores available from the cowboy boot shop, Mi Casa store, to men’s and women’s clothing. Several types of restaurants to choose from- diners, upscale, grab and go spots. Everyone can enjoy a coffee on So Co at Jo’s or couple ice cream places. We popped into the Continental Club at 6:30p to listen to a local band. Iconic place. Love the storefront and restaurant neon signs all along the street. Definitely a must see while in Austin!, Traveled as a couple Not much happening here, We visited SOCO on the first Thursday of the month in January and didn't find a whole lot happening here. There are a couple of cute funky shops but they were closing early even though shops were supposed to stay open until 10 pm (On first Thursday). The Avenue is very busy with cars so not an easy walk. We did walk down to the Continental Club which had some very good live music. Cool area to walk, Each time we visit Austin, we try to come here to spend some time, walking up & down the street & visiting the unique shops & restaurants.
This visit we spent a 2 hours cruising up one side & down the other of this street.
We stopped in a bunch of shops to see their unique items.
@ negatives - I don't like the prking on SoCo where you have to back in.
The other thing is the amount of new construction here. They are building large buildings & taking away some of the cool vibe this area has. Growth is not always good. | [
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Austin | Reviews: Great school but too big to see all., People we met were most friendly, grounds are lovely and well maintained. Classes were out for Thanksgiving so it was easy to get to LBJ library. Road construction can cause delays but this is a sign of growth. I did not get to the stadium but am told it is quite a place. Big beautiful campus with lots to do, Between the seven museums and galleries and the public art and the architecture it is very easy to fill your time up here. And there is also all sorts of high calibre sports going on, not just football. If you go to their events site and you filter out the every day repeating events, which tend to be wanting students to take part in research, there are constantly guest speakers and other educational programs that are geared to the public., Traveled as a couple Impressive Campus, The University of Texas is the top state university with many nationally known programs so it is a elite institution. The campus is just north of the Texas State Capitol and has a great traditional campus feel. There are many historic buildings, statues and memorials to see as you stroll around the campus. The buildings tend to be white with red roofs. It is relaxing to walk around the campus which is just steps from a thriving city., Traveled with friends | https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g30196-d144288-Reviews-University_of_Texas_at_Austin-Austin_Texas.html | 4.5 | University of Texas at Austin | categories: Educational sites | Description: Founded in 1883, this university is steeped in history. | University of Texas at Austin ; categories: Educational sites ; Description: Founded in 1883, this university is steeped in history. ; Reviews: Great school but too big to see all., People we met were most friendly, grounds are lovely and well maintained. Classes were out for Thanksgiving so it was easy to get to LBJ library. Road construction can cause delays but this is a sign of growth. I did not get to the stadium but am told it is quite a place. Big beautiful campus with lots to do, Between the seven museums and galleries and the public art and the architecture it is very easy to fill your time up here. And there is also all sorts of high calibre sports going on, not just football. If you go to their events site and you filter out the every day repeating events, which tend to be wanting students to take part in research, there are constantly guest speakers and other educational programs that are geared to the public., Traveled as a couple Impressive Campus, The University of Texas is the top state university with many nationally known programs so it is a elite institution. The campus is just north of the Texas State Capitol and has a great traditional campus feel. There are many historic buildings, statues and memorials to see as you stroll around the campus. The buildings tend to be white with red roofs. It is relaxing to walk around the campus which is just steps from a thriving city., Traveled with friends | [
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Austin | Reviews: Magic show and museum, We had a great time. We were two couples and has a private show. They also took the time to show and tell us a lot about the museum and all the the back ground involved in the items.
I would recommend this highly to anyone in the area., Traveled with friends Real Magic, the way it should be!, A hidden gem! As a former attendee of the legendary Magic Castle in Hollywood, I was thrilled to learn a former Castle performer has his own show in Austin/Dripping Springs.
Presented in an intimate theatre inside a meticulously curated magic museum, John Magic is the real deal. His entire family presents the 90min show for a BYOB audience.
It's a perfect event for an unforgettable night out. Magic & Jazz come to the Hill Country, A chance to get in on early days for what will be a much greater venue as it expands over time. A family business with a great flare for magic. We came for a jazz concert in the hill country. A well let parking lot leads to a museum of magic, a complementary cocktail awaits and a seat in an intimate theater to enjoy a local quintet perform two sets of classic and modern jazz. Excellent homemade snacks are available, BYOB and pay $5 for corkage. A thoroughly wonderful evening of entertainment. And don't miss the magic museum onn site and make reservations for regularly scheduled magic shows. | https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g30196-d8721838-Reviews-Magic_s_Theater-Austin_Texas.html | 5 | Magic's Theater | categories: Theaters | Description: Suggested duration | Magic's Theater ; categories: Theaters ; Description: Suggested duration ; Reviews: Magic show and museum, We had a great time. We were two couples and has a private show. They also took the time to show and tell us a lot about the museum and all the the back ground involved in the items.
I would recommend this highly to anyone in the area., Traveled with friends Real Magic, the way it should be!, A hidden gem! As a former attendee of the legendary Magic Castle in Hollywood, I was thrilled to learn a former Castle performer has his own show in Austin/Dripping Springs.
Presented in an intimate theatre inside a meticulously curated magic museum, John Magic is the real deal. His entire family presents the 90min show for a BYOB audience.
It's a perfect event for an unforgettable night out. Magic & Jazz come to the Hill Country, A chance to get in on early days for what will be a much greater venue as it expands over time. A family business with a great flare for magic. We came for a jazz concert in the hill country. A well let parking lot leads to a museum of magic, a complementary cocktail awaits and a seat in an intimate theater to enjoy a local quintet perform two sets of classic and modern jazz. Excellent homemade snacks are available, BYOB and pay $5 for corkage. A thoroughly wonderful evening of entertainment. And don't miss the magic museum onn site and make reservations for regularly scheduled magic shows. | [
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Austin | Reviews: Loved the Grotto and Cave, but felt rushed, Reservations are required. You can make them online. The cost of the guided Grotto Walk Tour was $20/person.
We arrived early and started exploring the outside area, with the bird blinds but it was too hot so we went and checked in and waited in the back for our tour to start. Beautiful butterflies to observe while waiting.
The tour did not start on time.
During the tour the guide provided a lot of information on the surrounding area.
Once we reached the Grotto, i was in awe of how beautiful it was. Loved going in the cave but I did feel rushed by the guide. He stated that we would have as much time at the end as we wanted to take photos and enjoy the Grotto, but basically only gave us about 5 minutes before he said we need to go back out.
I recommend this tour and hopefully they will allow people some more time at the end of the tour to enjoy this lovely setting. Make Reservations for Grotto Tour, Reservations are a must. Don't drive all the way out there without a reservation. Make your reservation on the Westcave Outdoor Discovery Center website before you go. Got it? Cool.
The grotto tour was gorgeous! On the hike down to the grotto our knowledgeable and friendly tour guide pointed out fun flora and fauna facts. Our guide also told us some of the history of the area, and how it came to be a preserve. As we rounded a bend and the grotto came into view, I literally gasped and said, "oh, wow." You can walk up behind the waterfall, which was more of a pleasant trickle the dry day we went. You also get to go into the little cave area that connects to the rock shelf of the waterfall area. There are many interesting rock formations to see in the rock notch/cave areas. We also spotted a water moccasin (minding their own business) as they glided through the water pool.
I have been to the nearby Hamilton Pool (also beautiful, also need a reservation), but this is different, and worth seeing in addition.
Parts of the hike into and out of the area are fairly steep. While the trail is very well maintained, I wouldn't recommend this for toddlers/small children, or anyone with mobility issues. Wear hiking shoes with ankle support and a grippy tread. You'll be glad for proper footwear in the damp cave areas and on the steep trail steps. A Wonderful Texas Gem, We were able to take our grandsons on this tour this week. It is amazing. To find such an oasis in the middle of the Texas Hill Country is really a treat. Our guide provided a lot of information about the area and the flora and fauna found here. I came to this beautiful site several times in the early 1970's when the property was privately owned. At that time, it became very trashed out and polluted. A group of us would try to haul out all the trash we could but it became over whelming. Thank goodness the Preserve was taken over to save this awesome site for future generations to see. I would highly recommended taking a tour of this property. Be advised that it can be very hot during summer months, especially on the upper part. When you descend down into the grotto area, the temperature does drop some 10 to 15 degrees but it is very humid. Take plenty of water and know your limits in the heat. Best time to visit would definitely be in the spring and fall. But do go see this Texas Gem! | https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g30196-d144286-Reviews-Westcave_Outdoor_Discovery_Center-Austin_Texas.html | 4.5 | Westcave Outdoor Discovery Center | categories: Nature & Wildlife Areas | Description: Prepare yourself - the majestic beauty of our unique Texas Hill Country nature preserve will leave you breathless! Our expert-guided tours take visitors from an arid savannah through a limestone crevice into a sheltered canyon of lush plant life. At the head of the canyon stands Westcave, with a stunning 40-foot waterfall replenishing the emerald pool below. (Canyon Tours offered every Saturday & Sunday - weather permitting). Self Guided Hikes Tuesday - Friday 9:30 - 1:30pm (no Canyon Access weekdays without prior reservation) | Westcave Outdoor Discovery Center ; categories: Nature & Wildlife Areas ; Description: Prepare yourself - the majestic beauty of our unique Texas Hill Country nature preserve will leave you breathless! Our expert-guided tours take visitors from an arid savannah through a limestone crevice into a sheltered canyon of lush plant life. At the head of the canyon stands Westcave, with a stunning 40-foot waterfall replenishing the emerald pool below. (Canyon Tours offered every Saturday & Sunday - weather permitting). Self Guided Hikes Tuesday - Friday 9:30 - 1:30pm (no Canyon Access weekdays without prior reservation) ; Reviews: Loved the Grotto and Cave, but felt rushed, Reservations are required. You can make them online. The cost of the guided Grotto Walk Tour was $20/person.
We arrived early and started exploring the outside area, with the bird blinds but it was too hot so we went and checked in and waited in the back for our tour to start. Beautiful butterflies to observe while waiting.
The tour did not start on time.
During the tour the guide provided a lot of information on the surrounding area.
Once we reached the Grotto, i was in awe of how beautiful it was. Loved going in the cave but I did feel rushed by the guide. He stated that we would have as much time at the end as we wanted to take photos and enjoy the Grotto, but basically only gave us about 5 minutes before he said we need to go back out.
I recommend this tour and hopefully they will allow people some more time at the end of the tour to enjoy this lovely setting. Make Reservations for Grotto Tour, Reservations are a must. Don't drive all the way out there without a reservation. Make your reservation on the Westcave Outdoor Discovery Center website before you go. Got it? Cool.
The grotto tour was gorgeous! On the hike down to the grotto our knowledgeable and friendly tour guide pointed out fun flora and fauna facts. Our guide also told us some of the history of the area, and how it came to be a preserve. As we rounded a bend and the grotto came into view, I literally gasped and said, "oh, wow." You can walk up behind the waterfall, which was more of a pleasant trickle the dry day we went. You also get to go into the little cave area that connects to the rock shelf of the waterfall area. There are many interesting rock formations to see in the rock notch/cave areas. We also spotted a water moccasin (minding their own business) as they glided through the water pool.
I have been to the nearby Hamilton Pool (also beautiful, also need a reservation), but this is different, and worth seeing in addition.
Parts of the hike into and out of the area are fairly steep. While the trail is very well maintained, I wouldn't recommend this for toddlers/small children, or anyone with mobility issues. Wear hiking shoes with ankle support and a grippy tread. You'll be glad for proper footwear in the damp cave areas and on the steep trail steps. A Wonderful Texas Gem, We were able to take our grandsons on this tour this week. It is amazing. To find such an oasis in the middle of the Texas Hill Country is really a treat. Our guide provided a lot of information about the area and the flora and fauna found here. I came to this beautiful site several times in the early 1970's when the property was privately owned. At that time, it became very trashed out and polluted. A group of us would try to haul out all the trash we could but it became over whelming. Thank goodness the Preserve was taken over to save this awesome site for future generations to see. I would highly recommended taking a tour of this property. Be advised that it can be very hot during summer months, especially on the upper part. When you descend down into the grotto area, the temperature does drop some 10 to 15 degrees but it is very humid. Take plenty of water and know your limits in the heat. Best time to visit would definitely be in the spring and fall. But do go see this Texas Gem! | [
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Austin | Reviews: Nice outdoor walk with kids, Took an afternoon to walk the trail around the lake over the holidays. Clean and well traveled. People were in Kayaks on the lake and there was a tour boat playing music. Lots of turtles on the shore as well. The bats were not around (they leave around October-November). Had fun with the kids on the walk. fit bit baby!, now called lady bird lake, the town lake has a beautiful nature trail about 2 miles that burns 8,000 steps . 3km. i do it for fit bit. the blue bonnets are coming out this time of year which is nice !, Traveled solo Excellent!, I go to this Lake every time I come home to visit my family. Originally named “Town Lake” because it’s in town. Hopefully some day they will change the name back. Beautiful and overall fun if you like doing things outside. I have been to Town Lake by myself and with family., Traveled solo | https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g30196-d109314-Reviews-Town_Lake-Austin_Texas.html | 4.5 | Town Lake | categories: Bodies of Water | Description: Visitors can rent canoes or rowboats along this part of Lake Austin that flows five miles through the heart of downtown Austin. | Town Lake ; categories: Bodies of Water ; Description: Visitors can rent canoes or rowboats along this part of Lake Austin that flows five miles through the heart of downtown Austin. ; Reviews: Nice outdoor walk with kids, Took an afternoon to walk the trail around the lake over the holidays. Clean and well traveled. People were in Kayaks on the lake and there was a tour boat playing music. Lots of turtles on the shore as well. The bats were not around (they leave around October-November). Had fun with the kids on the walk. fit bit baby!, now called lady bird lake, the town lake has a beautiful nature trail about 2 miles that burns 8,000 steps . 3km. i do it for fit bit. the blue bonnets are coming out this time of year which is nice !, Traveled solo Excellent!, I go to this Lake every time I come home to visit my family. Originally named “Town Lake” because it’s in town. Hopefully some day they will change the name back. Beautiful and overall fun if you like doing things outside. I have been to Town Lake by myself and with family., Traveled solo | [
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Austin | Reviews: A Must See, Whether or not your a fan of Austin City Limits, you'll definitely enjoy this 90 minute guided tour of The Moody Theater where ACL is filmed. This history, the stories and the magnitude of what it takes to put on a concert, film an episode of ACL or host a private party is incredible. The photo gallery is a favorite with iconic photos by Scott Newton and Jim Marshall. Great Location in down town Austin with fantastic Live Shows., This lovely building was completed in February 2011 and is now the permanent home of the PPS Austin City Limits television show. Before entering the theater, we walk past a bronze statue of Willie Nelson and ascend the stairs to an outdoor patio, overlooking downtown Austin it has a nice bar where we mingled with other patrons and had pre-show drinks. Its lobby is lined with large photos of artists that have played here in the past.
Now after over a year of silence caused by covid 19, the Moody Theater is once again open for live shows, the first being “The Mavericks”, and we had tickets for one of the first opening night shows.
The theater holds 2750 fans but on this night there were only half that number of fans admitted, and we were sitting in alternative rows occupying every other seat, from our front row balcony location we had a great view of the stage, and fellow fans. Tonight’s band was playing a mixture of Tex-Mex, neotraditional country, Latin, and rockabilly music.
It was a night to remember, with the safe distance seating creating the feeling of being in a nightclub, allowing the music to resonate all around us. After a year of virtual playing the band really let loose, starting with their opening song “Here comes the sun” from the Beatles, they just seemed to get better and better. Playing many old favorites, plus quite a few new songs from their latest Spanish CD. At the end of the concert even with a reduced audience, the applause was deafening. This is a fantastic music venue there is not a bad set in the house.
Will certainly visit again next time we are in Austin.
TIP: With the limited seating do call ahead and make a reservation.
If you’ve found this review helpful, I would appreciate a thumbs up below. Doyle Bramhall II & Friends!!!, Had a great first experience here over Valentine's weekend. We were in the top balcony on the first row and it was legit. There is a bar on that level and restrooms too, so if those are the best seats you can get for an event don't hesitate to buy. I would have loved to have been on the floor, but wasn't a possibility for this show. BTW Kenny Wayne Sheppard and DB II tore it up along with SRV's Double Trouble drummer Chris Layton. They did a blistering SRV set that was worth the price of admission! Would love to come back for a taping of Austin City Limits. | https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g30196-d2477886-Reviews-The_Moody_Theater-Austin_Texas.html | 5 | The Moody Theater | categories: Theaters | The Moody Theater ; categories: Theaters ; ; Reviews: A Must See, Whether or not your a fan of Austin City Limits, you'll definitely enjoy this 90 minute guided tour of The Moody Theater where ACL is filmed. This history, the stories and the magnitude of what it takes to put on a concert, film an episode of ACL or host a private party is incredible. The photo gallery is a favorite with iconic photos by Scott Newton and Jim Marshall. Great Location in down town Austin with fantastic Live Shows., This lovely building was completed in February 2011 and is now the permanent home of the PPS Austin City Limits television show. Before entering the theater, we walk past a bronze statue of Willie Nelson and ascend the stairs to an outdoor patio, overlooking downtown Austin it has a nice bar where we mingled with other patrons and had pre-show drinks. Its lobby is lined with large photos of artists that have played here in the past.
Now after over a year of silence caused by covid 19, the Moody Theater is once again open for live shows, the first being “The Mavericks”, and we had tickets for one of the first opening night shows.
The theater holds 2750 fans but on this night there were only half that number of fans admitted, and we were sitting in alternative rows occupying every other seat, from our front row balcony location we had a great view of the stage, and fellow fans. Tonight’s band was playing a mixture of Tex-Mex, neotraditional country, Latin, and rockabilly music.
It was a night to remember, with the safe distance seating creating the feeling of being in a nightclub, allowing the music to resonate all around us. After a year of virtual playing the band really let loose, starting with their opening song “Here comes the sun” from the Beatles, they just seemed to get better and better. Playing many old favorites, plus quite a few new songs from their latest Spanish CD. At the end of the concert even with a reduced audience, the applause was deafening. This is a fantastic music venue there is not a bad set in the house.
Will certainly visit again next time we are in Austin.
TIP: With the limited seating do call ahead and make a reservation.
If you’ve found this review helpful, I would appreciate a thumbs up below. Doyle Bramhall II & Friends!!!, Had a great first experience here over Valentine's weekend. We were in the top balcony on the first row and it was legit. There is a bar on that level and restrooms too, so if those are the best seats you can get for an event don't hesitate to buy. I would have loved to have been on the floor, but wasn't a possibility for this show. BTW Kenny Wayne Sheppard and DB II tore it up along with SRV's Double Trouble drummer Chris Layton. They did a blistering SRV set that was worth the price of admission! Would love to come back for a taping of Austin City Limits. | [
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Austin | Reviews: Remembering, I want to thank you. I know this was an active duty military base. I am praying for Texas these days of uncertainty. I was there for a reason, and I found a different reason too in this wonderful museum. Somebody obviously cares. History is not just yesterday, it is who we are as a people. It was one of the most important times of my life to visit your museum. I want to thank you. I want to make sure you know we love you. We know you are giving us the dignity and blessings of those who fought for our right to be free. I am humble before for forces that brought forth the efforts to do what you did. Thank you. Somebody had to to do it. Or not, but they did. And a song long full of sorrow was sung, hung toward eternity, a charge to make sure we are free and safe. Thank you, warriors and those brave to the challenge. We never gave up, we always found a way forward. Texas made America. Excellent Museum, This museum had fascinating exhibits about wars from the time of the Texas War for Independence to the present day. We spent 2 hours there and could have stayed longer. Highly recommend.
Tip: Mapquest was unable to route us to the drive through entrance. We used the excellent directions on the museum’s website instead., Traveled as a couple Stunningly Good Presentation Full of Amazing Stuff with History Told, Saw this place on the internet getting ready to travel. Looked amazing. Lived up to expectations big time. All kinds of vehicles and other stuff everywhere you look. The offshoot labyrinthian areas for the (1) early Texas history and the Alamo, as well as (2) World War 1 and WWII areas were simply magical for those interested in American history and Texas history. In each of these areas there are the most astonishing big dioramas you will likely ever be lucky to see. I was surprised and a little astonished, which is very rare for me since after 59 years I'm pretty nonplussed. If you have all day you can read the 100,000 thousand words of very interesting history on the many informative posters put together by serious museum curator experts. I took photos of some of the background history plaques to read later on my computer. Then the whole sensory experience with all the tanks, artillery, guns, swords, grenades, military vehicles of all sorts and endless other stuff to study and enjoy should blow away kids. Audie Murphy is right outside too, so take a picture and pray we avoid war....even as we know another is coming. If you are a military or history student of life you have to go here! | https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g30196-d1853373-Reviews-Texas_Military_Forces_Museum-Austin_Texas.html | 4.5 | Texas Military Forces Museum | categories: Military Museums | Texas Military Forces Museum ; categories: Military Museums ; ; Reviews: Remembering, I want to thank you. I know this was an active duty military base. I am praying for Texas these days of uncertainty. I was there for a reason, and I found a different reason too in this wonderful museum. Somebody obviously cares. History is not just yesterday, it is who we are as a people. It was one of the most important times of my life to visit your museum. I want to thank you. I want to make sure you know we love you. We know you are giving us the dignity and blessings of those who fought for our right to be free. I am humble before for forces that brought forth the efforts to do what you did. Thank you. Somebody had to to do it. Or not, but they did. And a song long full of sorrow was sung, hung toward eternity, a charge to make sure we are free and safe. Thank you, warriors and those brave to the challenge. We never gave up, we always found a way forward. Texas made America. Excellent Museum, This museum had fascinating exhibits about wars from the time of the Texas War for Independence to the present day. We spent 2 hours there and could have stayed longer. Highly recommend.
Tip: Mapquest was unable to route us to the drive through entrance. We used the excellent directions on the museum’s website instead., Traveled as a couple Stunningly Good Presentation Full of Amazing Stuff with History Told, Saw this place on the internet getting ready to travel. Looked amazing. Lived up to expectations big time. All kinds of vehicles and other stuff everywhere you look. The offshoot labyrinthian areas for the (1) early Texas history and the Alamo, as well as (2) World War 1 and WWII areas were simply magical for those interested in American history and Texas history. In each of these areas there are the most astonishing big dioramas you will likely ever be lucky to see. I was surprised and a little astonished, which is very rare for me since after 59 years I'm pretty nonplussed. If you have all day you can read the 100,000 thousand words of very interesting history on the many informative posters put together by serious museum curator experts. I took photos of some of the background history plaques to read later on my computer. Then the whole sensory experience with all the tanks, artillery, guns, swords, grenades, military vehicles of all sorts and endless other stuff to study and enjoy should blow away kids. Audie Murphy is right outside too, so take a picture and pray we avoid war....even as we know another is coming. If you are a military or history student of life you have to go here! | [
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Austin | Reviews: Cool Art Museum, We went to the Blanton Museum of Art on Friday unfortunately, since we learned that entry to the museum on Thursday's is for FREE! Thankfully the $12 entry was well worth the pay. We very much enjoyed the Western, old Southern, Latin American art, European art, Renaissance and all the expositions in between. There is some substantial construction going on around the museum but it really didn't affect the experience in anyway., Thank you for sharing your experience!, Written , October 19, 2022, This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC., Traveled as a couple A Few Hours Well Spent With Great Art, While there was a great deal of construction around the museum and several rooms within were closed to visitors, it’s worth a visit. We lucked out and got in free on a Thursday, but even if we paid the modest entry fee it would have been great value for money. A really good collection of contemporary, western and European art., Thank you for your wonderful review! We'd love to welcome you back once construction is over and all galleries are open.
-Maria, Visitor Services, Written , December 14, 2022, This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC., Traveled with friends One of the largest university art museums in the United States, My wife and I have visited many art museums during our travels across the country but the Jack S. Blanton Museum of Art at the University of Texas at Austin, often referred to as the Blanton or the BMA, like the state, is as big as it gets. Located at 200 East Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, on the UT Austin campus, the museum was founded in 1963 and is one of the largest university art museums in the country with 189,340 square feet devoted to temporary exhibitions, permanent collection galleries, storage, administrative offices, classrooms, a print study room, an auditorium, shop and cafe. It holds a permanent collection of more than 21,000 works with significant pieces of modern and contemporary art, Latin American art, Old Master paintings and prints and drawings from the United States, Europe and Latin America. What's to see? A collection of Greek, Etruscan and Roman vases that date to the sixth century BC, novelist James Michener's collection of more than 300 20th century American paintings, 20th century paintings by Thomas Hart Benton, Alice Neel and Brice Marden, a collection of European paintings, sculpture and decorative arts before 1900 by Rubens, Parmigianino, Paolo Veronese, Claude Lorrain and Simon Vouet, Latin American paintings and drawings by Diego Rivera, Jose Clemente Orozco, Rufino Tamayo and Tarsila do Amaral and the C.R. Smith Collection of Western American Art that includes works by Oscar E. Berninghaus, Albert Bierstadt, Solon H. Borglum, Tom Lea, Peter Hurd and Thomas Moran., Thank you for this very informed review! Hope to have you back in the galleries soon.
- Kalia, Visitor Services Assistant, Written , June 13, 2023, This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC. | https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g30196-d139504-Reviews-The_Blanton_Museum_of_Art-Austin_Texas.html | 4.5 | The Blanton Museum of Art | categories: Art Galleries Points of Interest & Landmarks Architectural Buildings Educational sites Art Museums | Description: As the primary art collection for the city of Austin, the Blanton Museum of Art is a major resource for the community. With more than 21,000 works in the collection, the Blanton showcases art from across the ages, from ancient Greek pottery to abstract expressionism. With a year-round schedule of traveling exhibitions, art lovers are sure to discover new and old favorites at the Blanton. | The Blanton Museum of Art ; categories: Art Galleries Points of Interest & Landmarks Architectural Buildings Educational sites Art Museums ; Description: As the primary art collection for the city of Austin, the Blanton Museum of Art is a major resource for the community. With more than 21,000 works in the collection, the Blanton showcases art from across the ages, from ancient Greek pottery to abstract expressionism. With a year-round schedule of traveling exhibitions, art lovers are sure to discover new and old favorites at the Blanton. ; Reviews: Cool Art Museum, We went to the Blanton Museum of Art on Friday unfortunately, since we learned that entry to the museum on Thursday's is for FREE! Thankfully the $12 entry was well worth the pay. We very much enjoyed the Western, old Southern, Latin American art, European art, Renaissance and all the expositions in between. There is some substantial construction going on around the museum but it really didn't affect the experience in anyway., Thank you for sharing your experience!, Written , October 19, 2022, This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC., Traveled as a couple A Few Hours Well Spent With Great Art, While there was a great deal of construction around the museum and several rooms within were closed to visitors, it’s worth a visit. We lucked out and got in free on a Thursday, but even if we paid the modest entry fee it would have been great value for money. A really good collection of contemporary, western and European art., Thank you for your wonderful review! We'd love to welcome you back once construction is over and all galleries are open.
-Maria, Visitor Services, Written , December 14, 2022, This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC., Traveled with friends One of the largest university art museums in the United States, My wife and I have visited many art museums during our travels across the country but the Jack S. Blanton Museum of Art at the University of Texas at Austin, often referred to as the Blanton or the BMA, like the state, is as big as it gets. Located at 200 East Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, on the UT Austin campus, the museum was founded in 1963 and is one of the largest university art museums in the country with 189,340 square feet devoted to temporary exhibitions, permanent collection galleries, storage, administrative offices, classrooms, a print study room, an auditorium, shop and cafe. It holds a permanent collection of more than 21,000 works with significant pieces of modern and contemporary art, Latin American art, Old Master paintings and prints and drawings from the United States, Europe and Latin America. What's to see? A collection of Greek, Etruscan and Roman vases that date to the sixth century BC, novelist James Michener's collection of more than 300 20th century American paintings, 20th century paintings by Thomas Hart Benton, Alice Neel and Brice Marden, a collection of European paintings, sculpture and decorative arts before 1900 by Rubens, Parmigianino, Paolo Veronese, Claude Lorrain and Simon Vouet, Latin American paintings and drawings by Diego Rivera, Jose Clemente Orozco, Rufino Tamayo and Tarsila do Amaral and the C.R. Smith Collection of Western American Art that includes works by Oscar E. Berninghaus, Albert Bierstadt, Solon H. Borglum, Tom Lea, Peter Hurd and Thomas Moran., Thank you for this very informed review! Hope to have you back in the galleries soon.
- Kalia, Visitor Services Assistant, Written , June 13, 2023, This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC. | [
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Austin | Reviews: A nice botanical garden with great views of the city skyline, We visited the Zilker botanical gardens in Dec’22 right after the attic winds moved through the area causing unusually cold weather. We visited with a family with young children and ordered tickets online as they can sell out. E paid $21 dollars for the whole family. The layout is pretty cool and they have about 18 gardens in total. E enjoyed the prehistoric and Japanese garden the best. Unfortunately allot of the plants were affected by the cold weather so a minority of the plants were dead or in a weakened dormant stage which certainly put a damper on our experience. It was a nice walk and our family walked away with some fantastic pictures and memories. Would recommend this for families and we were able to do this with a stroller although it did get tricky at times., Traveled with family Zilker Botanical Garden Needs More Variety, The Oriental themed part of the garden was pretty. However, the rest of the gardens were not really worth the entrance fee. We happened to be there after their annual fundraiser event (featuring local neon artists) and the (temporary) neon sculptures were fabulous! The view from the meeting room inside was lovely, probably a great spot for offsite meetings or a nice group dinner. Connect with Nature in Austin, TX, On my first trip to Austin, TX, I was stunned by the amount of traffic and how busy it is everywhere you turn (a testament to a great city people want to be in). The Zilker Botanical Garden, however, is a short break from all of the fun and craziness that Austin offers.
We visited in January, so much of the foliage was in dormancy, but it was still beautiful none-the-less - it's Texas! The roses were still in bloom, the rivers and ponds still run, the Japanese Gardens looked amazing. We were so happy that we stopped by on the recommendation of a friend.
There is a great view of the skyline of Austin from the Garden that is great for pictures (or a glass of wine if you can sneak one in).
We were only there for about an hour, but after a long road trip to get to Austin, it was a nice peaceful way to transition into the best that the city has to offer. Travelers and residents both should check it out!
A few families were at the garden at the same time as us, and had strollers, they seemed to make it work, even though the paths aren't paved. I think most would be just fine bringing a stroller.
Because we were with a resident, we were charged $6/per person for adults. Children are less. The next time we visit Austin will be with our kids and we can't wait to bring them here!
My wife and I have been to a few other Botanical Gardens in the US (you must check out Chicago and Washington, D.C.), and this one is a bit smaller than many. But don't let that stop you. The staff are so friendly, the gardens well tended to (even in January), and the setting in the midst of big city hustle and bustle will ease your mind. | https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g30196-d519727-Reviews-Zilker_Botanical_Garden-Austin_Texas.html | 4 | Zilker Botanical Garden | categories: Gardens | Description: Botanical Gardens includes 31 acres of land with plants that thrive in arid southwestern conditions. | Zilker Botanical Garden ; categories: Gardens ; Description: Botanical Gardens includes 31 acres of land with plants that thrive in arid southwestern conditions. ; Reviews: A nice botanical garden with great views of the city skyline, We visited the Zilker botanical gardens in Dec’22 right after the attic winds moved through the area causing unusually cold weather. We visited with a family with young children and ordered tickets online as they can sell out. E paid $21 dollars for the whole family. The layout is pretty cool and they have about 18 gardens in total. E enjoyed the prehistoric and Japanese garden the best. Unfortunately allot of the plants were affected by the cold weather so a minority of the plants were dead or in a weakened dormant stage which certainly put a damper on our experience. It was a nice walk and our family walked away with some fantastic pictures and memories. Would recommend this for families and we were able to do this with a stroller although it did get tricky at times., Traveled with family Zilker Botanical Garden Needs More Variety, The Oriental themed part of the garden was pretty. However, the rest of the gardens were not really worth the entrance fee. We happened to be there after their annual fundraiser event (featuring local neon artists) and the (temporary) neon sculptures were fabulous! The view from the meeting room inside was lovely, probably a great spot for offsite meetings or a nice group dinner. Connect with Nature in Austin, TX, On my first trip to Austin, TX, I was stunned by the amount of traffic and how busy it is everywhere you turn (a testament to a great city people want to be in). The Zilker Botanical Garden, however, is a short break from all of the fun and craziness that Austin offers.
We visited in January, so much of the foliage was in dormancy, but it was still beautiful none-the-less - it's Texas! The roses were still in bloom, the rivers and ponds still run, the Japanese Gardens looked amazing. We were so happy that we stopped by on the recommendation of a friend.
There is a great view of the skyline of Austin from the Garden that is great for pictures (or a glass of wine if you can sneak one in).
We were only there for about an hour, but after a long road trip to get to Austin, it was a nice peaceful way to transition into the best that the city has to offer. Travelers and residents both should check it out!
A few families were at the garden at the same time as us, and had strollers, they seemed to make it work, even though the paths aren't paved. I think most would be just fine bringing a stroller.
Because we were with a resident, we were charged $6/per person for adults. Children are less. The next time we visit Austin will be with our kids and we can't wait to bring them here!
My wife and I have been to a few other Botanical Gardens in the US (you must check out Chicago and Washington, D.C.), and this one is a bit smaller than many. But don't let that stop you. The staff are so friendly, the gardens well tended to (even in January), and the setting in the midst of big city hustle and bustle will ease your mind. | [
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Austin | Reviews: Spectacular State Park, Located 10 miles (23 mins) from downtown Austin this SP was by far our cheapest park during our stay in Austin at $20 day for W/E You do have to pay a daily state park fee if you do not have a state park pass ($3 a day pp)
They have miles of trails and stock the pond in the winter for people who like to fish.
Biggest cons: limited amenities, only one dump station, added cost of getting into downtown ($20 Lyft.)
Biggest perk: the park is full of beautiful trees, sites are enormous and at $20 the price is unbeatable. If when you try to book there are no sites you may want to check again once your dates approach, this park is full year round.
Good to know:
Ice/firewood available
There are only 12 sites with 50 amp service
The front gate locks at 10pm - gate access code given at check in
Updated review after second stay (Feb 2021):
We still think it’s the best place to RV camp in the Austin area. It’s affordable, close enough to town to use rideshares and has all the perks of a state park. Trails are easy to explore and well marked and sites give ample room and privacy between sites. , Traveled as a couple Nice place to walk and see nature, We visited here while driving through TX.
There wasn’t a lot of water flowing over the falls in November 2022. However we enjoyed our time here make sure you see the upper and lower falls. There is a trail that goes from the upper falls to the lower falls through the woods. The trail starts in back of the visitor center. You can also see the rock shelter along this trail., Traveled as a couple You need to make a reservation online , Just so you know you need to make reservations online😢. We took the kids to Austin to see the capital and wanted to finish the day here. We drove there and there was a sign that said you can only enter if you have a reservation. So if you plan to go-go online 1st. We drove back home , Traveled with family | https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g30196-d109512-Reviews-McKinney_Falls_State_Park-Austin_Texas.html | 4 | McKinney Falls State Park | categories: State Parks | Description: This tranquil, 641-acre park offers a wide variety of outdoor recreation including fishing, mountain biking and hiking. | McKinney Falls State Park ; categories: State Parks ; Description: This tranquil, 641-acre park offers a wide variety of outdoor recreation including fishing, mountain biking and hiking. ; Reviews: Spectacular State Park, Located 10 miles (23 mins) from downtown Austin this SP was by far our cheapest park during our stay in Austin at $20 day for W/E You do have to pay a daily state park fee if you do not have a state park pass ($3 a day pp)
They have miles of trails and stock the pond in the winter for people who like to fish.
Biggest cons: limited amenities, only one dump station, added cost of getting into downtown ($20 Lyft.)
Biggest perk: the park is full of beautiful trees, sites are enormous and at $20 the price is unbeatable. If when you try to book there are no sites you may want to check again once your dates approach, this park is full year round.
Good to know:
Ice/firewood available
There are only 12 sites with 50 amp service
The front gate locks at 10pm - gate access code given at check in
Updated review after second stay (Feb 2021):
We still think it’s the best place to RV camp in the Austin area. It’s affordable, close enough to town to use rideshares and has all the perks of a state park. Trails are easy to explore and well marked and sites give ample room and privacy between sites. , Traveled as a couple Nice place to walk and see nature, We visited here while driving through TX.
There wasn’t a lot of water flowing over the falls in November 2022. However we enjoyed our time here make sure you see the upper and lower falls. There is a trail that goes from the upper falls to the lower falls through the woods. The trail starts in back of the visitor center. You can also see the rock shelter along this trail., Traveled as a couple You need to make a reservation online , Just so you know you need to make reservations online😢. We took the kids to Austin to see the capital and wanted to finish the day here. We drove there and there was a sign that said you can only enter if you have a reservation. So if you plan to go-go online 1st. We drove back home , Traveled with family | [
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Austin | Reviews: So cool - peacocks!!, We came across Mayfield Park by accident on our way to Mt. Bonnel. I am so glad we stopped. It is a little park with short walking paths. Peacocks roam free. We were able to see a couple of the males show their feathers. Hearing the peacocks all talk to each other was really cool too. It's free! Peacocks!, My son's girlfriend took me here on my last day in Austin. What a surprise. She didn't tell me where we were going or what to expect. I walked into a beautiful, serene area with lots of peacocks, great gardens and a few ponds.
The cottage was lovely. It was obvious that this property was a labor of love over the years. I had a wonderful time and would go back if I'm ever in Austin.
I wish the visiting parents and children had been more respectful of the serenity and the birds, though. They were loud, running and jumping. I tried to understand that they had probably been "social distancing" and needed to exert energy, but a more appropriate place could have been found. Beautiful park for sitting, hiking, photos, We had a lovely, romantic visit to Mayfield Park. We explored the hiking trails, sat on a bench in the garden to people-watch, and took photos of the peacocks. The peacocks are fairly fearless of visitors, but mind their own business. There are males and females and they wander around on the grounds of the garden, on building roofs, and sometimes in trees. Normally we prefer to go to places where we can take our dog, but it was nice to have a break from dogs and just enjoy ourselves, the surroundings, and the other visitors. The porta potties were gross, but maybe they're better on weekdays or earlier in the week. Bring your own hand sanitizer. | https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g30196-d560368-Reviews-Mayfield_Park-Austin_Texas.html | 4.5 | Mayfield Park | categories: Parks Gardens | Description: Suggested duration | Mayfield Park ; categories: Parks Gardens ; Description: Suggested duration ; Reviews: So cool - peacocks!!, We came across Mayfield Park by accident on our way to Mt. Bonnel. I am so glad we stopped. It is a little park with short walking paths. Peacocks roam free. We were able to see a couple of the males show their feathers. Hearing the peacocks all talk to each other was really cool too. It's free! Peacocks!, My son's girlfriend took me here on my last day in Austin. What a surprise. She didn't tell me where we were going or what to expect. I walked into a beautiful, serene area with lots of peacocks, great gardens and a few ponds.
The cottage was lovely. It was obvious that this property was a labor of love over the years. I had a wonderful time and would go back if I'm ever in Austin.
I wish the visiting parents and children had been more respectful of the serenity and the birds, though. They were loud, running and jumping. I tried to understand that they had probably been "social distancing" and needed to exert energy, but a more appropriate place could have been found. Beautiful park for sitting, hiking, photos, We had a lovely, romantic visit to Mayfield Park. We explored the hiking trails, sat on a bench in the garden to people-watch, and took photos of the peacocks. The peacocks are fairly fearless of visitors, but mind their own business. There are males and females and they wander around on the grounds of the garden, on building roofs, and sometimes in trees. Normally we prefer to go to places where we can take our dog, but it was nice to have a break from dogs and just enjoy ourselves, the surroundings, and the other visitors. The porta potties were gross, but maybe they're better on weekdays or earlier in the week. Bring your own hand sanitizer. | [
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Austin | Reviews: Lots of history, I stopped by the visitor center after taking a tour and then additionally walking more around at the Texas State Capitol building.
The visitor center has a lot of detailed history and information that if you’re into history you will find very interesting.
There are also nice bathrooms and a nice gift shop. Lastly there is an information center where you can get information on other things to see and do while here in Austin, Traveled on business Visitors Center NOT the Capitol Building, The Trip Advisor listing seems to combine the Capitol Building with the Visitors centre.
NOTE: The visitors centre is a separate building within the grounds of the Capitol gardens. This is a learning resource centre for tourists and school groups to learn more about the history of Texas. Actually I learned more about the history of Texas, the building of the Capitol building and the development of the Texas State history here than in the main building. Very interesting and well presented in a relevant and easy to understand way. Need to allow maybe 1.5 hours for this, good background information Visitors' Center and Museum, While called a visitors' center, this building is of interest for multiple reasons. In addition to the visitors' center function, it is a historic building, serving as the land surveying offices over a century ago. One of the employees was author O. Henry, and there is an exhibit about his life and the building's role in one of his stories. There is also a small museum with exhibits on the experience of the early Texas settlers, a hands-on exhibit explaining the surveying function of the office, and a video on the history of the nearby Capitol building. | https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g30196-d139482-Reviews-Capitol_Complex_Visitors_Center-Austin_Texas.html | 4.5 | Capitol Complex Visitors Center | categories: Visitor Centers | Description: The state's oldest office building now houses a tourist center, full of brochures to help you get the most out of your trip. | Capitol Complex Visitors Center ; categories: Visitor Centers ; Description: The state's oldest office building now houses a tourist center, full of brochures to help you get the most out of your trip. ; Reviews: Lots of history, I stopped by the visitor center after taking a tour and then additionally walking more around at the Texas State Capitol building.
The visitor center has a lot of detailed history and information that if you’re into history you will find very interesting.
There are also nice bathrooms and a nice gift shop. Lastly there is an information center where you can get information on other things to see and do while here in Austin, Traveled on business Visitors Center NOT the Capitol Building, The Trip Advisor listing seems to combine the Capitol Building with the Visitors centre.
NOTE: The visitors centre is a separate building within the grounds of the Capitol gardens. This is a learning resource centre for tourists and school groups to learn more about the history of Texas. Actually I learned more about the history of Texas, the building of the Capitol building and the development of the Texas State history here than in the main building. Very interesting and well presented in a relevant and easy to understand way. Need to allow maybe 1.5 hours for this, good background information Visitors' Center and Museum, While called a visitors' center, this building is of interest for multiple reasons. In addition to the visitors' center function, it is a historic building, serving as the land surveying offices over a century ago. One of the employees was author O. Henry, and there is an exhibit about his life and the building's role in one of his stories. There is also a small museum with exhibits on the experience of the early Texas settlers, a hands-on exhibit explaining the surveying function of the office, and a video on the history of the nearby Capitol building. | [
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Austin | Reviews: Great place but needs a few tweaks , Great place with good restaurants and dessert options. Better design needed, as there is one lane in and out at the main entrances. Also, pipe some music through the domain!! Make it a bit more lively! Also- live music would complement Austin being music capital of the world! , Traveled with family Great to shop around, eat or just take a stroll, The Domain is literally like Downtown Austin except for it has free parking and is not around the lake. If you can do away with these 2 things, then it has everything to offer for each age group. Yes, there are a tad bit pricey places here there are too many options so everyone could enjoy. It has almost 200 shops and eating places so getting bored in the Domain is quite a task. Highly recommend! Mommy & Me Day a Success, My adult daughter and I FINALLY had a fun day together and have been trying to get to the Domain for a few years. My daughter was a toddler when we lived in the N Austin area YEARS ago and we since moved back to the midwest. However, my daughter found her way back to the beautiful Austin area a few years ago. We LOVED it! So many awesome little shops and great restaurants! Lots of walking so wear comfy shoes! I had to exchange some shoes at Rothy’s so my daughter bought a pair of comfy shoes while there. Best Day together with my adult mini me!!!!, Traveled with family | https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g30196-d1487717-Reviews-The_Domain-Austin_Texas.html | 4.5 | The Domain | categories: Shopping Malls | Description: Situated in a beautiful park-like setting, The Domain features 100 upscale and mainstream retail stores and restaurants, almost half of which are exclusive within the market. A sampling of retailers includes high-end boutiques such as David Yurman, Louis Vuitton, AllSaints, Tiffany & Co. and Austin's only Neiman Marcus, as well as more traditional retailers like American Eagle Outfitters, Banana Republic, Express and more. Restaurants include favorites like True Food Kitchen, Kona Grill, Grand Lux Cafe, Maggiano's Little Italy, North Italia and many more. The multi-phased Domain development is anchored by Neiman Marcus, Macy's, Dillard's and Dick's Sporting Goods and also offers more than 800 residential units and ample Class A office space, in addition to four on site hotels - Westin Austin at The Domain, Lone Star Court by Valencia Group, The Archer Hotel and Aloft Austin. With the center's ideal location and exceptional amenities, amazing restaurant selection, convenient parking | The Domain ; categories: Shopping Malls ; Description: Situated in a beautiful park-like setting, The Domain features 100 upscale and mainstream retail stores and restaurants, almost half of which are exclusive within the market. A sampling of retailers includes high-end boutiques such as David Yurman, Louis Vuitton, AllSaints, Tiffany & Co. and Austin's only Neiman Marcus, as well as more traditional retailers like American Eagle Outfitters, Banana Republic, Express and more. Restaurants include favorites like True Food Kitchen, Kona Grill, Grand Lux Cafe, Maggiano's Little Italy, North Italia and many more. The multi-phased Domain development is anchored by Neiman Marcus, Macy's, Dillard's and Dick's Sporting Goods and also offers more than 800 residential units and ample Class A office space, in addition to four on site hotels - Westin Austin at The Domain, Lone Star Court by Valencia Group, The Archer Hotel and Aloft Austin. With the center's ideal location and exceptional amenities, amazing restaurant selection, convenient parking ; Reviews: Great place but needs a few tweaks , Great place with good restaurants and dessert options. Better design needed, as there is one lane in and out at the main entrances. Also, pipe some music through the domain!! Make it a bit more lively! Also- live music would complement Austin being music capital of the world! , Traveled with family Great to shop around, eat or just take a stroll, The Domain is literally like Downtown Austin except for it has free parking and is not around the lake. If you can do away with these 2 things, then it has everything to offer for each age group. Yes, there are a tad bit pricey places here there are too many options so everyone could enjoy. It has almost 200 shops and eating places so getting bored in the Domain is quite a task. Highly recommend! Mommy & Me Day a Success, My adult daughter and I FINALLY had a fun day together and have been trying to get to the Domain for a few years. My daughter was a toddler when we lived in the N Austin area YEARS ago and we since moved back to the midwest. However, my daughter found her way back to the beautiful Austin area a few years ago. We LOVED it! So many awesome little shops and great restaurants! Lots of walking so wear comfy shoes! I had to exchange some shoes at Rothy’s so my daughter bought a pair of comfy shoes while there. Best Day together with my adult mini me!!!!, Traveled with family | [
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Austin | Reviews: Very educational!, As an Antietam Battlefield Guide and military history enthusiast, I was particularly interested in the Confederate cemetery and noted military leaders buried at the cemetery. Richard did a great job of sharing his intimate knowledge of the people interred in the cemetery and their stories. Well worth the visit., Traveled solo Very interesting , Every trip we take my husband likes to visit cemetery’s- those with famous or notable people. This was right up his alley. The kids enjoyed it for the first 30 minutes- I think more because it’s very pretty. There’s a visitors area with historical documents and artifacts, the grounds were clean and well cared for and they had clean climate controlled restrooms. , Traveled with family Wonderful History, This is a beautiful cemetery for notable Texas icons. Tom Landry & Chris Kyle just to name a couple. There are many headstones for Texans that have not even passed away yet but they've got their spot reserved! | https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g30196-d139470-Reviews-Texas_State_Cemetery-Austin_Texas.html | 4.5 | Texas State Cemetery | categories: Cemeteries | Description: Some of Texas' most prominent historical figures are buried in this cemetery. | Texas State Cemetery ; categories: Cemeteries ; Description: Some of Texas' most prominent historical figures are buried in this cemetery. ; Reviews: Very educational!, As an Antietam Battlefield Guide and military history enthusiast, I was particularly interested in the Confederate cemetery and noted military leaders buried at the cemetery. Richard did a great job of sharing his intimate knowledge of the people interred in the cemetery and their stories. Well worth the visit., Traveled solo Very interesting , Every trip we take my husband likes to visit cemetery’s- those with famous or notable people. This was right up his alley. The kids enjoyed it for the first 30 minutes- I think more because it’s very pretty. There’s a visitors area with historical documents and artifacts, the grounds were clean and well cared for and they had clean climate controlled restrooms. , Traveled with family Wonderful History, This is a beautiful cemetery for notable Texas icons. Tom Landry & Chris Kyle just to name a couple. There are many headstones for Texans that have not even passed away yet but they've got their spot reserved! | [
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Austin | Reviews: MotoGP Race at COTA, Went to the MotoGP race last weekend, first time here, I thought the place was incredible, it is a lot bigger and massive than what you see in TV. Be prepare to walk A LOT!! This was mid-April it was cool in the morning and scorching hot in the afternoon, bring sun care lotion or you will be burned.
There is a lot to see in between practice, qualifying & races. We had Turn 12 Bleacher seats and they were AWESOME! I do suggest to go over between turn 1 &2 in the grass, that's an awesome place to watch as well. This year the seating tickets also allowed you to experience general admission areas as well, so it was cool to see from different angles. Seeing the bikes go down from Turn 1 into the s'es is breathtaking!!
I noticed complaints on the parking, specifically getting out, there is heavy traffic however we did make it out at reasonable pace. It took about 30 min, that is expected for a venue this size.
The only reason I didn't give a rating of 5 was that the food and drinks at this place are over the top extravagantly expensive. A slice of pizza $12, 500ml bottle of water $5.00, a can of Beer $11.00, tacos $16.00 I mean ridiculous. This is not a baseball park where you are there 3 hrs max. You are here for the whole day if you come to watch a race, I think they should re-think their pricing or do like Daytona int Speedway does, which is they allow you to bring coolers and food. I actually think they do that in every NASCAR race, don't see why they could do the same here. Otherwise I don't see how they can call this family friendly. Horrendous cost for food and water, I was at COTA for the April 14-16, 2023 MotoGP. First the positives: the racing was superb, the seats at T12 were great, the portable toilets were abundant and clean and the site was well maintained. My friend and I knew that leaving the parking area would take a long time so we wandered around after the races until the worst of the congestion had cleared. Not being able to pay with cash at the food concessions was a repeated annoyance. The food quality was abysmal and the cost was exorbitant. You are not allowed to bring in food. Water is $5 for a 500 ml. bottle. Vendors may set prices but every source of bottled water I saw was selling water at the same price. On a day like April 15, with full sun and temperatures in the 90's, water is a necessity. People can be incapacitated by the heat. COTA allows visitors to bring in one sealed 20 oz. bottle of water and there are four water stations from which you can drink water at no cost from little paper cups. That is grossly inadequate for a huge venue that is attended by tens of thousands of people. Overall a very nice venue., We attended all 3 days of the MotoGP race and bought premium seating at turn 1. Getting from the parking lot to turn 1 is a hike to say the least but the shuttles help when you can get them. Overall we had a very good time and were able to find other watching spots on Friday and Saturday. There are a couple of places with trees for sitting in the shade when you can find a spot. Food and beverage was abundant but expensive. Some of the walking paths were dirt or gravel which was surprising. We figured a world class track would at least put down asphalt for people to walk on. The track itself is one of the longest, if not the longest, on the GP circuit with some very hard breaking corners and a huge elevation change into and out of turn 1. As a track day rider, I would love to do a track day there., Traveled as a couple | https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g30196-d3645477-Reviews-Circuit_of_The_Americas-Austin_Texas.html | 4 | Circuit of The Americas | categories: Auto Racing Tracks | Description: Circuit of The Americas is the premier destination for world-class motorsports and entertainment in the United States. Set on 1,500 acres in the rolling hills just outside downtown Austin, Circuit of The Americas has hosted the biggest names in racing, action sports and music since 2012. At its heart is a 3.41-mile racetrack that was designed to challenge the world's most exacting competitors while providing a thrilling spectacle for audiences. | Circuit of The Americas ; categories: Auto Racing Tracks ; Description: Circuit of The Americas is the premier destination for world-class motorsports and entertainment in the United States. Set on 1,500 acres in the rolling hills just outside downtown Austin, Circuit of The Americas has hosted the biggest names in racing, action sports and music since 2012. At its heart is a 3.41-mile racetrack that was designed to challenge the world's most exacting competitors while providing a thrilling spectacle for audiences. ; Reviews: MotoGP Race at COTA, Went to the MotoGP race last weekend, first time here, I thought the place was incredible, it is a lot bigger and massive than what you see in TV. Be prepare to walk A LOT!! This was mid-April it was cool in the morning and scorching hot in the afternoon, bring sun care lotion or you will be burned.
There is a lot to see in between practice, qualifying & races. We had Turn 12 Bleacher seats and they were AWESOME! I do suggest to go over between turn 1 &2 in the grass, that's an awesome place to watch as well. This year the seating tickets also allowed you to experience general admission areas as well, so it was cool to see from different angles. Seeing the bikes go down from Turn 1 into the s'es is breathtaking!!
I noticed complaints on the parking, specifically getting out, there is heavy traffic however we did make it out at reasonable pace. It took about 30 min, that is expected for a venue this size.
The only reason I didn't give a rating of 5 was that the food and drinks at this place are over the top extravagantly expensive. A slice of pizza $12, 500ml bottle of water $5.00, a can of Beer $11.00, tacos $16.00 I mean ridiculous. This is not a baseball park where you are there 3 hrs max. You are here for the whole day if you come to watch a race, I think they should re-think their pricing or do like Daytona int Speedway does, which is they allow you to bring coolers and food. I actually think they do that in every NASCAR race, don't see why they could do the same here. Otherwise I don't see how they can call this family friendly. Horrendous cost for food and water, I was at COTA for the April 14-16, 2023 MotoGP. First the positives: the racing was superb, the seats at T12 were great, the portable toilets were abundant and clean and the site was well maintained. My friend and I knew that leaving the parking area would take a long time so we wandered around after the races until the worst of the congestion had cleared. Not being able to pay with cash at the food concessions was a repeated annoyance. The food quality was abysmal and the cost was exorbitant. You are not allowed to bring in food. Water is $5 for a 500 ml. bottle. Vendors may set prices but every source of bottled water I saw was selling water at the same price. On a day like April 15, with full sun and temperatures in the 90's, water is a necessity. People can be incapacitated by the heat. COTA allows visitors to bring in one sealed 20 oz. bottle of water and there are four water stations from which you can drink water at no cost from little paper cups. That is grossly inadequate for a huge venue that is attended by tens of thousands of people. Overall a very nice venue., We attended all 3 days of the MotoGP race and bought premium seating at turn 1. Getting from the parking lot to turn 1 is a hike to say the least but the shuttles help when you can get them. Overall we had a very good time and were able to find other watching spots on Friday and Saturday. There are a couple of places with trees for sitting in the shade when you can find a spot. Food and beverage was abundant but expensive. Some of the walking paths were dirt or gravel which was surprising. We figured a world class track would at least put down asphalt for people to walk on. The track itself is one of the longest, if not the longest, on the GP circuit with some very hard breaking corners and a huge elevation change into and out of turn 1. As a track day rider, I would love to do a track day there., Traveled as a couple | [
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Austin | Reviews: Neat to see!, I traveled with my mom, and she was a fan of Stevie Ray Vaughan, so we had to try and find that statue. It is right on the river, which is fun, but it is somewhat of a walk to get down there. There are a lot of people in the park too, so be careful of bikers, dogs, and other pedestrians. You'll See a Man Getting Mean, Very well done statue of the great bluesman, SRV. I teared up when I saw the picks that had been placed in his hand. If you are a guitar player ot a fan of the blues, it is a must while in Austin. South of downtown across the river., Traveled as a couple Great memorial for Stevie, Stevie Ray statue is a nice tribute to a true GREAT bluesman on the lake- he was definitely an Austin icon. The last time I saw him play was at Aquafest at Auditorium shores. The memorial has a lot of meaning to me. | https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g30196-d144291-Reviews-Stevie_Ray_Vaughan_Statue-Austin_Texas.html | 4.5 | Stevie Ray Vaughan Statue | categories: Monuments & Statues | Description: This bronze statue commemorates the life and music of singer/songwriter Stevie Ray Vaughan. | Stevie Ray Vaughan Statue ; categories: Monuments & Statues ; Description: This bronze statue commemorates the life and music of singer/songwriter Stevie Ray Vaughan. ; Reviews: Neat to see!, I traveled with my mom, and she was a fan of Stevie Ray Vaughan, so we had to try and find that statue. It is right on the river, which is fun, but it is somewhat of a walk to get down there. There are a lot of people in the park too, so be careful of bikers, dogs, and other pedestrians. You'll See a Man Getting Mean, Very well done statue of the great bluesman, SRV. I teared up when I saw the picks that had been placed in his hand. If you are a guitar player ot a fan of the blues, it is a must while in Austin. South of downtown across the river., Traveled as a couple Great memorial for Stevie, Stevie Ray statue is a nice tribute to a true GREAT bluesman on the lake- he was definitely an Austin icon. The last time I saw him play was at Aquafest at Auditorium shores. The memorial has a lot of meaning to me. | [
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Austin | Reviews: Great Central Location!, We stayed at the Royal Sonesta at 701 Congress, and were very centrally located for walking, bars, and restaurants. When our feet were too tired to go far, we opted several times to eat at the wonderful Caroline's restaurant, just across the street from our hotel, and always had a great meal there, be it breakfast or dinner. Just a couple of doors down from there, we discovered The Hideout coffee shop, and had an excellent well priced breakfast there more than once. The bacon, egg, and cheese croissant was divine, and I enjoyed one of the best lattes I've ever had. My favorite art of Austin, Austin celebrates their diversity, their quirkiness, their niche markets. And nowhere is that better witnessed than on Congress. Window shopping and "absorbing" the entire thing is a must. By just spending a couple of hours walking on Congress, you can have any meal you like, including brunch, in any number of great places. Cocktails abound, and if you have enough to drink, there are $5,000 (and more) cowboy boots in a couple of stores. Food trucks, galleries, vinyl music shops, etc. all help to "Keep Austin Weird" - and wonderfully so. Congress Ave. The Main St. of Texas!, It's fun, it's a cool experience and somewhat authentic Austin. Wild About Music and Hatbox: A Modern Haberdashery (Oh! I am the founder and ceo of this 45 year old hat shop) are two long lived local iconic stores to get your Austin vibe happening. The Jones always has interesting exhibits as does Mexi Carte Museum. I like Manuel's for dining, the margaritas are fantastic and they are local and iconic as well. We have a list of Austin recommendations at the shop if you'd care to pick one up! Cheers! | https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g30196-d258503-Reviews-Congress_Avenue-Austin_Texas.html | 4.5 | Congress Avenue | categories: Points of Interest & Landmarks | Congress Avenue ; categories: Points of Interest & Landmarks ; ; Reviews: Great Central Location!, We stayed at the Royal Sonesta at 701 Congress, and were very centrally located for walking, bars, and restaurants. When our feet were too tired to go far, we opted several times to eat at the wonderful Caroline's restaurant, just across the street from our hotel, and always had a great meal there, be it breakfast or dinner. Just a couple of doors down from there, we discovered The Hideout coffee shop, and had an excellent well priced breakfast there more than once. The bacon, egg, and cheese croissant was divine, and I enjoyed one of the best lattes I've ever had. My favorite art of Austin, Austin celebrates their diversity, their quirkiness, their niche markets. And nowhere is that better witnessed than on Congress. Window shopping and "absorbing" the entire thing is a must. By just spending a couple of hours walking on Congress, you can have any meal you like, including brunch, in any number of great places. Cocktails abound, and if you have enough to drink, there are $5,000 (and more) cowboy boots in a couple of stores. Food trucks, galleries, vinyl music shops, etc. all help to "Keep Austin Weird" - and wonderfully so. Congress Ave. The Main St. of Texas!, It's fun, it's a cool experience and somewhat authentic Austin. Wild About Music and Hatbox: A Modern Haberdashery (Oh! I am the founder and ceo of this 45 year old hat shop) are two long lived local iconic stores to get your Austin vibe happening. The Jones always has interesting exhibits as does Mexi Carte Museum. I like Manuel's for dining, the margaritas are fantastic and they are local and iconic as well. We have a list of Austin recommendations at the shop if you'd care to pick one up! Cheers! | [
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Austin | Reviews: Gutenberg Bible you can view for free!, I used to live in NYC, saw the Gutenberg Bible at Morgan Library, but that would have cost $40 with two kids. I got to show it to them for free. Plus the Niépce Heliograph and Frida Kahlo self portrait. Well worth the visit. We were in and out in 20 minutes. Depends on the rotating exhibit, The museum portion of the Harry Ransom Center has three items worth seeing - a Gutenberg Bible, the first photograph (not much to look at) and a Frida Kahlo self-portrait. They were setting up for a new temporary exhibit when I was there, and the only other items on display were a dozen posters for early 20th Century magician shows, including several from Houdini’s own collection. It all took about 15 minutes to see. It’s a free museum, so that’s fine, but you’ll want to make sure there are things there you want to see if you are going out of your way to visit., Traveled solo Excellent free museum at the University of Texas, The Harry Ransom Center is a free high-quality museum located on the UT campus. The museum's two feature attractions: one of just a few surviving Guttenberg Bibles and the world's first photograph, are always worth a visit (though the photograph isn't actually that impressive, it is remarkable to see how far the technology has come!).
The museum's changing first-floor gallery often brings treasures of real historical weight to Austin. In the past, I saw a display of Ansel Adams photographs. Most recently, I visited the museum with my extended family (including two elementary aged kids) to see a display showcasing the King James Bible through history -- taking the viewer from a first-edition (1611) through the more modern impact of the King James Bible including MLK's speeches and even in the movie Cape Fear. The adults and kids enjoyed the displays. The museum offered a special brochure about the exhibit designed just for families.
The Ransom Center is located at 21st street & Guadelupe, on the UT Campus, not far north from downtown. Parking can be a struggle around campus, but there are some public garages nearby. Admission is free., Traveled with family | https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g30196-d144305-Reviews-Harry_Ransom_Center-Austin_Texas.html | 4.5 | Harry Ransom Center | categories: Art Galleries Libraries | Description: A description of some of the items that are contained in the center | Harry Ransom Center ; categories: Art Galleries Libraries ; Description: A description of some of the items that are contained in the center ; Reviews: Gutenberg Bible you can view for free!, I used to live in NYC, saw the Gutenberg Bible at Morgan Library, but that would have cost $40 with two kids. I got to show it to them for free. Plus the Niépce Heliograph and Frida Kahlo self portrait. Well worth the visit. We were in and out in 20 minutes. Depends on the rotating exhibit, The museum portion of the Harry Ransom Center has three items worth seeing - a Gutenberg Bible, the first photograph (not much to look at) and a Frida Kahlo self-portrait. They were setting up for a new temporary exhibit when I was there, and the only other items on display were a dozen posters for early 20th Century magician shows, including several from Houdini’s own collection. It all took about 15 minutes to see. It’s a free museum, so that’s fine, but you’ll want to make sure there are things there you want to see if you are going out of your way to visit., Traveled solo Excellent free museum at the University of Texas, The Harry Ransom Center is a free high-quality museum located on the UT campus. The museum's two feature attractions: one of just a few surviving Guttenberg Bibles and the world's first photograph, are always worth a visit (though the photograph isn't actually that impressive, it is remarkable to see how far the technology has come!).
The museum's changing first-floor gallery often brings treasures of real historical weight to Austin. In the past, I saw a display of Ansel Adams photographs. Most recently, I visited the museum with my extended family (including two elementary aged kids) to see a display showcasing the King James Bible through history -- taking the viewer from a first-edition (1611) through the more modern impact of the King James Bible including MLK's speeches and even in the movie Cape Fear. The adults and kids enjoyed the displays. The museum offered a special brochure about the exhibit designed just for families.
The Ransom Center is located at 21st street & Guadelupe, on the UT Campus, not far north from downtown. Parking can be a struggle around campus, but there are some public garages nearby. Admission is free., Traveled with family | [
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Austin | Reviews: Very Impressive, Surprised at the reviews of older children not enjoying it. I took my 11-year-old grandson not sure he would enjoy it, and he wasn't ready to leave after 5 hours. He loves science and especially enjoyed the Light Lab and Notion of Motion where we spent most of our time. Took a break and went next door to Lick ice cream. The ticket is good for all day, even if you leave and return, Traveled with family Good fun for kids, Boys had a lot of fun. It’s like a museum but you get to play with everything there. Lots of science practical exhibits.
They enjoyed the motion room and room with lights.
I wouldn’t say it’s something you’d want to come back right away., Traveled with family Fun, but for the littles not the bigs, The thinkery was really cute with lots of hands on activities for young children. My six year old really enjoyed it. But my almost 10 year old was bored. It is advertised as being fun for his age too, but there just wasn’t much for older elementary age group., Traveled with family | https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g30196-d5826856-Reviews-Thinkery-Austin_Texas.html | 4.5 | Thinkery | categories: Science Museums Children's Museums | Description: Thinkery is an evolution of Austin Children's Museum. It's Austin's sparkling new home for "why" and "how." A place where science and families play side by side. Where people connect with ideas by doing, making and experiencing. It's a foundry for a new generation of innovators and creative problem solvers. And it's a heck of a good time. | Thinkery ; categories: Science Museums Children's Museums ; Description: Thinkery is an evolution of Austin Children's Museum. It's Austin's sparkling new home for "why" and "how." A place where science and families play side by side. Where people connect with ideas by doing, making and experiencing. It's a foundry for a new generation of innovators and creative problem solvers. And it's a heck of a good time. ; Reviews: Very Impressive, Surprised at the reviews of older children not enjoying it. I took my 11-year-old grandson not sure he would enjoy it, and he wasn't ready to leave after 5 hours. He loves science and especially enjoyed the Light Lab and Notion of Motion where we spent most of our time. Took a break and went next door to Lick ice cream. The ticket is good for all day, even if you leave and return, Traveled with family Good fun for kids, Boys had a lot of fun. It’s like a museum but you get to play with everything there. Lots of science practical exhibits.
They enjoyed the motion room and room with lights.
I wouldn’t say it’s something you’d want to come back right away., Traveled with family Fun, but for the littles not the bigs, The thinkery was really cute with lots of hands on activities for young children. My six year old really enjoyed it. But my almost 10 year old was bored. It is advertised as being fun for his age too, but there just wasn’t much for older elementary age group., Traveled with family | [
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Austin | Reviews: Great tour of a whiskey distillery in the middle of Austin, TX!, A fun and informative tour of a whiskey distillery in the middle of Austin, TX.
We started our tour with a cocktail (which we purchased) and then a taste of one of their spirits. We then went on a tour of their facility where we saw where they made their "mash" and where the distilling takes place. We got small tastes of product along the way. At the end of the tour, we also had a taste of their finished whiskey along with a piece of chocolate. Our guide was very informative and funny, so the tour went quickly. We would highly recommend! There was a food truck outside and a sign that said they have music on Wednesdays. We would definitely return for that! Exceptional quality!, The tour was fabulous. Josh is so knowledgeable! He can answer any question you have. And at the Same time he is funny and engaging. The factory is really impressive and the Spirits are absolutely exceptional in quality and taste. While the cocktails on location can be on the pricey side, the cost of taking home a bottle of this high quality spirit is in an exceptionally great price point! If you are a connoisseur of whiskey or Gin, this product will NOT disappoint! Good experience at Still Austin Distillery tour, Very good advise and help during planning of the trip to this place. Josh was very useful including advise on food options nearby.
Once there, Barbara as our tour guide who was excellent with experience from Kentucky bourbon trail and very enthusiastic and answered all questions well.
Only constructive improvement feedback is that we got glass glasses fro gin tasting but they used plastic glasses for bourbon - not sure why. Also typically on such tasting trips they would give you the tasting glasses as souvenirs but in this case that wasn’t the case but for $15/- pp perhaps I was expecting too much 😊 we liked both Gin and Bourbon with a bias towards the Gin!
So, all in all very good trip and the weather was wonderful and we went following the tour to Cosmic Cafe food trucks outdoor lunch and that was a perfect compliment for us., Traveled with friends | https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g30196-d13201873-Reviews-Still_Austin_Whiskey_Co-Austin_Texas.html | 5 | Still Austin Whiskey Co | categories: Distilleries | Description: Still Austin Whiskey Co. is a grain-to-glass distillery in the heart of south Austin. We use Texas-grown grains and every step of the spirit-making process is performed at our distillery in south Austin. Stop by for a tour and a cocktail or two and have a snack at our food trailer, The Bearded Baking Company. | Still Austin Whiskey Co ; categories: Distilleries ; Description: Still Austin Whiskey Co. is a grain-to-glass distillery in the heart of south Austin. We use Texas-grown grains and every step of the spirit-making process is performed at our distillery in south Austin. Stop by for a tour and a cocktail or two and have a snack at our food trailer, The Bearded Baking Company. ; Reviews: Great tour of a whiskey distillery in the middle of Austin, TX!, A fun and informative tour of a whiskey distillery in the middle of Austin, TX.
We started our tour with a cocktail (which we purchased) and then a taste of one of their spirits. We then went on a tour of their facility where we saw where they made their "mash" and where the distilling takes place. We got small tastes of product along the way. At the end of the tour, we also had a taste of their finished whiskey along with a piece of chocolate. Our guide was very informative and funny, so the tour went quickly. We would highly recommend! There was a food truck outside and a sign that said they have music on Wednesdays. We would definitely return for that! Exceptional quality!, The tour was fabulous. Josh is so knowledgeable! He can answer any question you have. And at the Same time he is funny and engaging. The factory is really impressive and the Spirits are absolutely exceptional in quality and taste. While the cocktails on location can be on the pricey side, the cost of taking home a bottle of this high quality spirit is in an exceptionally great price point! If you are a connoisseur of whiskey or Gin, this product will NOT disappoint! Good experience at Still Austin Distillery tour, Very good advise and help during planning of the trip to this place. Josh was very useful including advise on food options nearby.
Once there, Barbara as our tour guide who was excellent with experience from Kentucky bourbon trail and very enthusiastic and answered all questions well.
Only constructive improvement feedback is that we got glass glasses fro gin tasting but they used plastic glasses for bourbon - not sure why. Also typically on such tasting trips they would give you the tasting glasses as souvenirs but in this case that wasn’t the case but for $15/- pp perhaps I was expecting too much 😊 we liked both Gin and Bourbon with a bias towards the Gin!
So, all in all very good trip and the weather was wonderful and we went following the tour to Cosmic Cafe food trucks outdoor lunch and that was a perfect compliment for us., Traveled with friends | [
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Austin | Reviews: Recalling the city's Irish roots, The origins of the Irish Catholic community that established St. Mary's Cathedral in Austin, Texas, date to the 1850s when a small stone church named St. Patrick's was built on the corner of 9th and Brazos Streets. In 1866, the parish decided they needed a new church. In 872, after Austin was made the permanent capital of Texas, the parish laid the cornerstone for a new church at 203 East 10th Street, one block north of the original building. It was finished in 1874 and dedicated at St. Mary's Cathedral in 1884. Designed by Irish-born architect Nicholas J. Clayton, it is of Victorian style with neo-Gothic Revival towers and spires, one of the largest bells in the state, stained glass windows, pointed wooden arches on the doors and windows, colorful murals and a ceiling and blue dome spangled with stars that reflect the sky and the heavens. The cathedral underwent extensive restoration in 2013 and one of the major projects was the large rose window in the front facade. Its central design of the quincunx, in which four parts spin out of one, can be interpreted as a geometric representation of the four evangelists carrying the Word to the four corners of the world. The building was designated a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark in 1977 and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1973. Another interesting note: St. Mary's Cathedral school, which was established in 1866, is Austin's oldest school in continuous operation. Beautiful church, Classic architecture using local stone.
Unfortunately, we visited on a very cloudy afternoon, so the interior colors did not pop.
Lovely stained glass windows and beautiful wooden arches and trim. Latin Mass, I stopped in to pray and I am glad I did. Mid afternoon on a weekday and there was about five other people doing the same. The place is artful yet simple. I noticed they do Latin Rite masses which I did not know could still be found. Although I am basically opposed to such a practice, which harkens back to the time of total control by the clergy, pre-Vatican II, it does not bother me that it is a choice for some. Probably the best way to experience this would be to attend one of the Latin services., Traveled solo | https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g30196-d560357-Reviews-St_Mary_s_Cathedral-Austin_Texas.html | 4.5 | St. Mary's Cathedral | categories: Architectural Buildings Religious Sites | St. Mary's Cathedral ; categories: Architectural Buildings Religious Sites ; ; Reviews: Recalling the city's Irish roots, The origins of the Irish Catholic community that established St. Mary's Cathedral in Austin, Texas, date to the 1850s when a small stone church named St. Patrick's was built on the corner of 9th and Brazos Streets. In 1866, the parish decided they needed a new church. In 872, after Austin was made the permanent capital of Texas, the parish laid the cornerstone for a new church at 203 East 10th Street, one block north of the original building. It was finished in 1874 and dedicated at St. Mary's Cathedral in 1884. Designed by Irish-born architect Nicholas J. Clayton, it is of Victorian style with neo-Gothic Revival towers and spires, one of the largest bells in the state, stained glass windows, pointed wooden arches on the doors and windows, colorful murals and a ceiling and blue dome spangled with stars that reflect the sky and the heavens. The cathedral underwent extensive restoration in 2013 and one of the major projects was the large rose window in the front facade. Its central design of the quincunx, in which four parts spin out of one, can be interpreted as a geometric representation of the four evangelists carrying the Word to the four corners of the world. The building was designated a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark in 1977 and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1973. Another interesting note: St. Mary's Cathedral school, which was established in 1866, is Austin's oldest school in continuous operation. Beautiful church, Classic architecture using local stone.
Unfortunately, we visited on a very cloudy afternoon, so the interior colors did not pop.
Lovely stained glass windows and beautiful wooden arches and trim. Latin Mass, I stopped in to pray and I am glad I did. Mid afternoon on a weekday and there was about five other people doing the same. The place is artful yet simple. I noticed they do Latin Rite masses which I did not know could still be found. Although I am basically opposed to such a practice, which harkens back to the time of total control by the clergy, pre-Vatican II, it does not bother me that it is a choice for some. Probably the best way to experience this would be to attend one of the Latin services., Traveled solo | [
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Austin | Reviews: The most prolific sculptor in Texas, Charles Umlauf was a child prodigy. When only 11 years old, he began earning scholarships to the famed Art Institute of Chicago. He honed his artistic skills and created commissions in Chicago, then moved to Austin, Texas, in 1941to become the Life Drawing and Sculpture professor at the University of Texas Art Department, where he taught for 40 years. To this day, Umlauf boasts the highest number of sculptures on public view in Texas. Visitors can appreciate 62 of them at the Umlauf Sculpture Garden and Museum in Austin. Located at 605 Azie Morton Road, adjacent to Barton Springs Pool and Zilker Park, the museum and outdoor sculpture garden opened in 1991. Nestled on six lush acres, it is open from 10 to 4 Tuesday through Sunday and has became a favorite oasis for visitors. A pond, waterfall and native plants dot the landscape of the tranquil garden. Umlauf's sculptures range from haunting expressionism to detailed neoclassical realism to lyrical abstraction. He worked in exotic woods such as Brazilian rosewood, terra cotta, rich bronzes and alabaster, cast stone and luminous marbles and rose quartz. He sculpted family groupings, whimsical animals, religious and mythological figures and sensuous nudes. Two of his most celebrated and distinguished sculptures are his 1939 War Mother and 1945 PIeta. Aside from Umlauf's 62 sculptures, the outdoor garden features more than 150 pieces by other artists and sculptors. Peaceful Garden, My wife and I stopped here for about 40 min as we were driving through Austin. Not too big, this was a great way to spend a little bit of time (definitely less than an hour) to see beautiful sculptures while getting refreshed in the garden. It was a great deal because we had our student ID's so admission was $3 each; standard admission is $7.
The staff was refreshingly friendly and kind. This is a great spot if you're looking for art, something different, and only have a short amount of time. Wonderful, meditative, We spent a meditative hour or so walking through the sculpture garden, accompanied by the sound of the water. Umlauf was a wonderful artist. The brochure was very helpful. It would be helpful for the visitor to have a basic understanding of biblical and mythological stories. The best pieces tell a story. Look for Farah Fawcett by the ticket booth. My favorites: Icarus, the Kiss, and Eve with the apple. | https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g30196-d144289-Reviews-Umlauf_Sculpture_Garden_Museum-Austin_Texas.html | 4.5 | Umlauf Sculpture Garden & Museum | categories: Art Museums | Description: Museum and garden dedicated to the works of American sculptor Charles Umlauf. The garden holds over 40 sculptures, framed by nature. Inside the gallery, rotating exhibits of Umlauf's more obscure pieces and other similar artists are on display. There are everyday activities for children and regular workshops/lectures for art-lovers of all ages. | Umlauf Sculpture Garden & Museum ; categories: Art Museums ; Description: Museum and garden dedicated to the works of American sculptor Charles Umlauf. The garden holds over 40 sculptures, framed by nature. Inside the gallery, rotating exhibits of Umlauf's more obscure pieces and other similar artists are on display. There are everyday activities for children and regular workshops/lectures for art-lovers of all ages. ; Reviews: The most prolific sculptor in Texas, Charles Umlauf was a child prodigy. When only 11 years old, he began earning scholarships to the famed Art Institute of Chicago. He honed his artistic skills and created commissions in Chicago, then moved to Austin, Texas, in 1941to become the Life Drawing and Sculpture professor at the University of Texas Art Department, where he taught for 40 years. To this day, Umlauf boasts the highest number of sculptures on public view in Texas. Visitors can appreciate 62 of them at the Umlauf Sculpture Garden and Museum in Austin. Located at 605 Azie Morton Road, adjacent to Barton Springs Pool and Zilker Park, the museum and outdoor sculpture garden opened in 1991. Nestled on six lush acres, it is open from 10 to 4 Tuesday through Sunday and has became a favorite oasis for visitors. A pond, waterfall and native plants dot the landscape of the tranquil garden. Umlauf's sculptures range from haunting expressionism to detailed neoclassical realism to lyrical abstraction. He worked in exotic woods such as Brazilian rosewood, terra cotta, rich bronzes and alabaster, cast stone and luminous marbles and rose quartz. He sculpted family groupings, whimsical animals, religious and mythological figures and sensuous nudes. Two of his most celebrated and distinguished sculptures are his 1939 War Mother and 1945 PIeta. Aside from Umlauf's 62 sculptures, the outdoor garden features more than 150 pieces by other artists and sculptors. Peaceful Garden, My wife and I stopped here for about 40 min as we were driving through Austin. Not too big, this was a great way to spend a little bit of time (definitely less than an hour) to see beautiful sculptures while getting refreshed in the garden. It was a great deal because we had our student ID's so admission was $3 each; standard admission is $7.
The staff was refreshingly friendly and kind. This is a great spot if you're looking for art, something different, and only have a short amount of time. Wonderful, meditative, We spent a meditative hour or so walking through the sculpture garden, accompanied by the sound of the water. Umlauf was a wonderful artist. The brochure was very helpful. It would be helpful for the visitor to have a basic understanding of biblical and mythological stories. The best pieces tell a story. Look for Farah Fawcett by the ticket booth. My favorites: Icarus, the Kiss, and Eve with the apple. | [
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Austin | Reviews: Beautiful but tight seating, The Paramount is beautiful but man, the seats are close together and uncomfortable. Maybe they can’t renovate due to historical preservation restrictions. But be prepared to share your seat space with your neighbors. It’s like sitting in the middle airplane seat in coach. There’s a dedicated parking garage kitty corner at 600 Congress where you can park for $10 if you purchase an exit voucher at the theater box office or bar. Beware the garage is just like the theater: very tight parking spots. And the ceiling is low so a standard truck like a Chevy Colorado was almost scraping the ceiling. The shows I’ve seen at the Paramount have been excellent, so scary parking and tight seating aside, my two experiences there were positive., Traveled as a couple Grand, It is a beautiful old venue in great shape. We sadden tickets way at the back but they were completely unobstructed. We paid $90 for our tickets and the people in the row behind us paid $20 only but they had no legroom. So if you don’t need that or are not in barest to move or are willing to take the risk and if it is crowded then I would suggest looking into those seats. The event we went to, the annual Texas songwriter hall of fame inductions, is hard to separate from the venue and it was an incredibly wonderful evening., Traveled as a couple Mask policy NOT Enforced - Otherwise Great Venue, Saw Keb’ Mo’ with my wife last night. He was great! This venue has great sight lines and acoustics. Easy entry and exit. Plenty of street parking nearby.
Must have COVID test or recent vaccination. This was enforced pre-entry.
Mandatory mask policy, unless drinking/eating, WAS NOT ENFORCED. I would estimate 40-50% of the attendees were not wearing a mask. Shameful really. No attempt to enforce the policy. Seating is super close. We had double masks from start to finish. Definite disincentive for us to return soon., Traveled as a couple | https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g30196-d144294-Reviews-Paramount_Theatre-Austin_Texas.html | 4.5 | Paramount Theatre | categories: Theaters | Description: Luxurious theater dating back to 1915 now hosts Broadway shows. | Paramount Theatre ; categories: Theaters ; Description: Luxurious theater dating back to 1915 now hosts Broadway shows. ; Reviews: Beautiful but tight seating, The Paramount is beautiful but man, the seats are close together and uncomfortable. Maybe they can’t renovate due to historical preservation restrictions. But be prepared to share your seat space with your neighbors. It’s like sitting in the middle airplane seat in coach. There’s a dedicated parking garage kitty corner at 600 Congress where you can park for $10 if you purchase an exit voucher at the theater box office or bar. Beware the garage is just like the theater: very tight parking spots. And the ceiling is low so a standard truck like a Chevy Colorado was almost scraping the ceiling. The shows I’ve seen at the Paramount have been excellent, so scary parking and tight seating aside, my two experiences there were positive., Traveled as a couple Grand, It is a beautiful old venue in great shape. We sadden tickets way at the back but they were completely unobstructed. We paid $90 for our tickets and the people in the row behind us paid $20 only but they had no legroom. So if you don’t need that or are not in barest to move or are willing to take the risk and if it is crowded then I would suggest looking into those seats. The event we went to, the annual Texas songwriter hall of fame inductions, is hard to separate from the venue and it was an incredibly wonderful evening., Traveled as a couple Mask policy NOT Enforced - Otherwise Great Venue, Saw Keb’ Mo’ with my wife last night. He was great! This venue has great sight lines and acoustics. Easy entry and exit. Plenty of street parking nearby.
Must have COVID test or recent vaccination. This was enforced pre-entry.
Mandatory mask policy, unless drinking/eating, WAS NOT ENFORCED. I would estimate 40-50% of the attendees were not wearing a mask. Shameful really. No attempt to enforce the policy. Seating is super close. We had double masks from start to finish. Definite disincentive for us to return soon., Traveled as a couple | [
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Austin | Reviews: Hill Country Zoo, I have been supporting the Austin Zoo for a couple of years where appreciate the idea of taking care of rescued animals. There are some negative opinions floating out there but I am in full support of making sure these animals are well taken care of. I have noticed there was a time where this zoo was expanding and making improvements but there seem to be a pivotal point where perhaps donations declined. I noticed some projects are taking a while to complete. Despite this there are a lot of parents taking their kids here to see the animals where the nearest zoo is near Bastrop and San Antonio.
On this day I renewed my membership, and my wife and I walked around to see the animals. It was quite hot but guests were still here. We even rode the train again to relive the full experience. To get here you will need to follow the signs on the road and parking is free. There is a gift shop and can purchase drinks either at the this shop, entrance or a vending machine. Sometimes a food truck is open.
As we left we found the new paver stone with our name on it., Traveled as a couple more of an exotic animal sanctuary than a typical zoo- worth a visit, This is a zoo, but more of a sanctuary for animals from other facilities and surrendered pets.
It is not run for profit and didn’t appear to have big corporate sponsors
Entry fee was $15 and there was free parking.
It is smaller and easy to get around.
Some of the exhibits were closed like the reptiles. Probably due to covid
Some exhibits had extra fencing to keep us further from the animals
It was interesting to read where each animal came from and how it got there.
There was a childrens petting/feeding zoo
The bear, tiger, and lions were especially active the day we were there.
The animals appeared well cared for and the habitats were clean and large enough
It is definitely worth stopping by. Enjoyable, The animals are much closer at this rescue zoo than at a regular zoo which was cool. I loved reading about each one and where it came from. The peacocks were beautiful and the lions so cute together. Small enough to be manageable on a hot day., Traveled with friends | https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g30196-d108229-Reviews-Austin_Zoo-Austin_Texas.html | 4 | Austin Zoo | categories: Nature & Wildlife Areas Zoos | Description: Austin Zoo is a nonprofit zoo located at the southwest edge of Austin in the beautiful Texas Hill Country with a focus on caring for rescued exotic animals. Austin Zoo's mission is to assist animals in need through rescue, rehabilitation and education. | Austin Zoo ; categories: Nature & Wildlife Areas Zoos ; Description: Austin Zoo is a nonprofit zoo located at the southwest edge of Austin in the beautiful Texas Hill Country with a focus on caring for rescued exotic animals. Austin Zoo's mission is to assist animals in need through rescue, rehabilitation and education. ; Reviews: Hill Country Zoo, I have been supporting the Austin Zoo for a couple of years where appreciate the idea of taking care of rescued animals. There are some negative opinions floating out there but I am in full support of making sure these animals are well taken care of. I have noticed there was a time where this zoo was expanding and making improvements but there seem to be a pivotal point where perhaps donations declined. I noticed some projects are taking a while to complete. Despite this there are a lot of parents taking their kids here to see the animals where the nearest zoo is near Bastrop and San Antonio.
On this day I renewed my membership, and my wife and I walked around to see the animals. It was quite hot but guests were still here. We even rode the train again to relive the full experience. To get here you will need to follow the signs on the road and parking is free. There is a gift shop and can purchase drinks either at the this shop, entrance or a vending machine. Sometimes a food truck is open.
As we left we found the new paver stone with our name on it., Traveled as a couple more of an exotic animal sanctuary than a typical zoo- worth a visit, This is a zoo, but more of a sanctuary for animals from other facilities and surrendered pets.
It is not run for profit and didn’t appear to have big corporate sponsors
Entry fee was $15 and there was free parking.
It is smaller and easy to get around.
Some of the exhibits were closed like the reptiles. Probably due to covid
Some exhibits had extra fencing to keep us further from the animals
It was interesting to read where each animal came from and how it got there.
There was a childrens petting/feeding zoo
The bear, tiger, and lions were especially active the day we were there.
The animals appeared well cared for and the habitats were clean and large enough
It is definitely worth stopping by. Enjoyable, The animals are much closer at this rescue zoo than at a regular zoo which was cool. I loved reading about each one and where it came from. The peacocks were beautiful and the lions so cute together. Small enough to be manageable on a hot day., Traveled with friends | [
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Austin | Reviews: Fun in the sun, whether in the water or just on the side., This Austin gem is wonderful. We rented e bikes, which was easy, and rode about 15 miles one day. We saw plenty of ppl riding bikes, running, walking pets, picnicking and just hanging out enjoying this area of town. Then there were more opportunities to kayak, SUP, and enjoy being IN the water. Tip: not all of the greenbelt id bike friendly. Pay attention to the maps. They are numerous on your route, and don’t take the Violet Trail if you have an e bike!, Traveled as a couple Climbing, train-running, and more, One of my favorite urban trails, the BCG has a miles of trails and limestone walls. Climbers, mountain-bikers, hikers, dog-walkers, and creek swimmers (when the water is up) compete for space on this popular trail. That said, get on it early and the beauty will be difficult to ignore so close to an impressive downtown. Great hike to the hidden pools, If you walk far enough you come upon these "hidden pools" that are a locals secret..oops.Great place to walk you dog, or just take a hike. Bring a swimsuit, because after that hike you might to take a swim in these hidden pools.
Note to parents: you might not want to bring kids to these pools because there is a lot of topless sunbathing and swimming, plus on really hot weekend days, these pools tend to attract the massive beer drinking types. , Traveled with friends | https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g30196-d558711-Reviews-Barton_Creek_Greenbelt-Austin_Texas.html | 4.5 | Barton Creek Greenbelt | categories: Biking Trails Hiking Trails | Barton Creek Greenbelt ; categories: Biking Trails Hiking Trails ; ; Reviews: Fun in the sun, whether in the water or just on the side., This Austin gem is wonderful. We rented e bikes, which was easy, and rode about 15 miles one day. We saw plenty of ppl riding bikes, running, walking pets, picnicking and just hanging out enjoying this area of town. Then there were more opportunities to kayak, SUP, and enjoy being IN the water. Tip: not all of the greenbelt id bike friendly. Pay attention to the maps. They are numerous on your route, and don’t take the Violet Trail if you have an e bike!, Traveled as a couple Climbing, train-running, and more, One of my favorite urban trails, the BCG has a miles of trails and limestone walls. Climbers, mountain-bikers, hikers, dog-walkers, and creek swimmers (when the water is up) compete for space on this popular trail. That said, get on it early and the beauty will be difficult to ignore so close to an impressive downtown. Great hike to the hidden pools, If you walk far enough you come upon these "hidden pools" that are a locals secret..oops.Great place to walk you dog, or just take a hike. Bring a swimsuit, because after that hike you might to take a swim in these hidden pools.
Note to parents: you might not want to bring kids to these pools because there is a lot of topless sunbathing and swimming, plus on really hot weekend days, these pools tend to attract the massive beer drinking types. , Traveled with friends | [
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Austin | Reviews: Sweetness in Austin, I love this!!! We had so much fun just driving around and looking for picture stops. Austin so much so much to do and see. This mural is located in the midst of busy streets and diners but worth the stop and picture!!!, Traveled with friends Cult spot on South Congres at Jo’s Coffee, The simple green wall with the spray painted words “I love you so much” has become an iconic cult spot for couples to take a photo. There is actually a line of people waiting and always a need for helping hands to operate the camera. Afterwards perhaps a well deserved coffee from Jo’s on whose wall the mural sits. , Traveled on business Iconic!, Visible from the outdoor deck at Joanns diner and right on south congress - this is a fun little stop! | https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g30196-d8011919-Reviews-I_Love_You_So_Much_Mural-Austin_Texas.html | 4.5 | I Love You So Much Mural | categories: Points of Interest & Landmarks | Description: Suggested duration | I Love You So Much Mural ; categories: Points of Interest & Landmarks ; Description: Suggested duration ; Reviews: Sweetness in Austin, I love this!!! We had so much fun just driving around and looking for picture stops. Austin so much so much to do and see. This mural is located in the midst of busy streets and diners but worth the stop and picture!!!, Traveled with friends Cult spot on South Congres at Jo’s Coffee, The simple green wall with the spray painted words “I love you so much” has become an iconic cult spot for couples to take a photo. There is actually a line of people waiting and always a need for helping hands to operate the camera. Afterwards perhaps a well deserved coffee from Jo’s on whose wall the mural sits. , Traveled on business Iconic!, Visible from the outdoor deck at Joanns diner and right on south congress - this is a fun little stop! | [
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Austin | Reviews: Family Fun, My family of 4, kids aged 5 and 9, loved their time there. Plenty of free parking right by the entrance path. The science section was very interesting and fun for all ages, and the outside animals and Dino sand pit were also fun., Traveled with family Great for indoor and outdoor activities, We were looking for something fun to do outside with our daughter that just turned 3. We found this gem after some research and I must say that this was the best thing that we could have decided.
We wanted something that would allow us to go elsewhere if our daughter was tired or in the mood for other thing. We ended up spending most of the day here since there was so many things for her to do here.
She loved dinosaur pit to dig the sand and find treasure! She also enjoyed seeing all the fossils, experiments and other mini science projects in the different buildings there.
There were also a few animals (mostly birds) to see outside in their cages.
The parking spot looks kind of shady, but there weren't any broken glass or anything similar to that around that area.
I think this is a perfect place to do a bit of both indoor and outdoor activities. Definitely recommend. Really enjoyed it, Visited today with 3 kids aged 10-15. We really enjoyed the grounds, play areas, and walking paths. The rescued birds were beautiful and well taken care of with little stories written for each. It’s a beautiful oasis in the middle of the city., Thank you for your visit, we're glad you enjoyed it. Please come back again soon!, Written , November 10, 2021, This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC., Traveled with family | https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g30196-d139458-Reviews-Austin_Nature_Science_Center-Austin_Texas.html | 4.5 | Austin Nature & Science Center | categories: Nature & Wildlife Areas | Description: Free admission and family friendly. Established in 1960, the Austin Nature & Science Center's (ANSC) mission is to provide hands-on educational exhibits and recreational activities that increase awareness and appreciation of the natural environment. Centrally located on the western edge of Zilker Park in the Zilker Nature Preserve, the ANSC offers indoor and outdoor exhibits, including the Naturalists Workshop's Trade Counter, and provides environmental science education programs to schools and the community in and around Austin. The site hosts homeschool groups, school programs, family events, environmentally focused camps, and adventure programs. | Austin Nature & Science Center ; categories: Nature & Wildlife Areas ; Description: Free admission and family friendly. Established in 1960, the Austin Nature & Science Center's (ANSC) mission is to provide hands-on educational exhibits and recreational activities that increase awareness and appreciation of the natural environment. Centrally located on the western edge of Zilker Park in the Zilker Nature Preserve, the ANSC offers indoor and outdoor exhibits, including the Naturalists Workshop's Trade Counter, and provides environmental science education programs to schools and the community in and around Austin. The site hosts homeschool groups, school programs, family events, environmentally focused camps, and adventure programs. ; Reviews: Family Fun, My family of 4, kids aged 5 and 9, loved their time there. Plenty of free parking right by the entrance path. The science section was very interesting and fun for all ages, and the outside animals and Dino sand pit were also fun., Traveled with family Great for indoor and outdoor activities, We were looking for something fun to do outside with our daughter that just turned 3. We found this gem after some research and I must say that this was the best thing that we could have decided.
We wanted something that would allow us to go elsewhere if our daughter was tired or in the mood for other thing. We ended up spending most of the day here since there was so many things for her to do here.
She loved dinosaur pit to dig the sand and find treasure! She also enjoyed seeing all the fossils, experiments and other mini science projects in the different buildings there.
There were also a few animals (mostly birds) to see outside in their cages.
The parking spot looks kind of shady, but there weren't any broken glass or anything similar to that around that area.
I think this is a perfect place to do a bit of both indoor and outdoor activities. Definitely recommend. Really enjoyed it, Visited today with 3 kids aged 10-15. We really enjoyed the grounds, play areas, and walking paths. The rescued birds were beautiful and well taken care of with little stories written for each. It’s a beautiful oasis in the middle of the city., Thank you for your visit, we're glad you enjoyed it. Please come back again soon!, Written , November 10, 2021, This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC., Traveled with family | [
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Austin | Reviews: Fabulous Views of the Lake!, Our walking tour guide recommended a visit, and I'm so glad we did. There is a wonderful roof top garden, with seating and a fabulous view of the Lake. Very restful and beautiful. We also grabbed a couple of magazines and spent a zen hour in the very quiet reading room, seated in very comfy armchairs, and a view that also partially overlooked the Lake. Loved it. Beautiful. Modern. Purposeful. Perfect., A well designed modern architecture signature structure for the City of Austin. Well executed sections dedicated to children & young families. The incorporation of outdoor elements that remind you of your proximity to the city center is pretty impressive. Parking garage is on-site below the six story structure. A gift shoppe and cafe are also on-site., Traveled with family Beautiful space we’re beautiful things happen, I am going to give just about any library a five out of five. But this new library is truly a work of art and there seems to be a ton of things happening there so even as a visitor you might want to check there with that schedule to see what would work for you and having a nontraditional tourist experience. We popped in to sit and read for a while and do some printing on the computer and everyone was friendly and helpful and we enjoyed just the beauty., Traveled as a couple | https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g30196-d13187126-Reviews-Austin_Central_Library_Austin_Public_Library-Austin_Texas.html | 5 | Austin Central Library, Austin Public Library | categories: Points of Interest & Landmarks Government Buildings | Description: Suggested duration | Austin Central Library, Austin Public Library ; categories: Points of Interest & Landmarks Government Buildings ; Description: Suggested duration ; Reviews: Fabulous Views of the Lake!, Our walking tour guide recommended a visit, and I'm so glad we did. There is a wonderful roof top garden, with seating and a fabulous view of the Lake. Very restful and beautiful. We also grabbed a couple of magazines and spent a zen hour in the very quiet reading room, seated in very comfy armchairs, and a view that also partially overlooked the Lake. Loved it. Beautiful. Modern. Purposeful. Perfect., A well designed modern architecture signature structure for the City of Austin. Well executed sections dedicated to children & young families. The incorporation of outdoor elements that remind you of your proximity to the city center is pretty impressive. Parking garage is on-site below the six story structure. A gift shoppe and cafe are also on-site., Traveled with family Beautiful space we’re beautiful things happen, I am going to give just about any library a five out of five. But this new library is truly a work of art and there seems to be a ton of things happening there so even as a visitor you might want to check there with that schedule to see what would work for you and having a nontraditional tourist experience. We popped in to sit and read for a while and do some printing on the computer and everyone was friendly and helpful and we enjoyed just the beauty., Traveled as a couple | [
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Austin | Reviews: Outstanding Memorable time in this fantastic Museum, The story of Cavalier de LaSalle with one of his ship discovered in the mud with so many artefacts in 1995 was just amazing. The story about thorny fences and how they change ranching in Texas was very interesting. The astronaut saluting the US flag on the moon was very powerful. The shoe of Shaquille O’Neal was just unforgettable. The retrospective on 50 years of singing was second to none. My wife and I just loved it. Great museum on the history of Texas!, This museum is located across the street from UT Austin and near the capitol complex. It takes about an hour and a half to go through the exhibits about Texas history. The artifacts like the ship are worth seeing. “God Bless Texas” in a building , This museum is the best place for one to quickly learn, and appreciate, the story of Texas. There’s a reason we act the way we do and value certain industries more then others. 2 hours can teach you all the armchair history of The Lone Star State. Or you can spend your entire day really going into all the details. “God Bless Texas” indeed! , Traveled with friends | https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g30196-d3454075-Reviews-IMAX_The_Bob_Bullock_Texas_State_History_Museum-Austin_Texas.html | 4.5 | IMAX, The Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum | categories: Theaters | IMAX, The Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum ; categories: Theaters ; ; Reviews: Outstanding Memorable time in this fantastic Museum, The story of Cavalier de LaSalle with one of his ship discovered in the mud with so many artefacts in 1995 was just amazing. The story about thorny fences and how they change ranching in Texas was very interesting. The astronaut saluting the US flag on the moon was very powerful. The shoe of Shaquille O’Neal was just unforgettable. The retrospective on 50 years of singing was second to none. My wife and I just loved it. Great museum on the history of Texas!, This museum is located across the street from UT Austin and near the capitol complex. It takes about an hour and a half to go through the exhibits about Texas history. The artifacts like the ship are worth seeing. “God Bless Texas” in a building , This museum is the best place for one to quickly learn, and appreciate, the story of Texas. There’s a reason we act the way we do and value certain industries more then others. 2 hours can teach you all the armchair history of The Lone Star State. Or you can spend your entire day really going into all the details. “God Bless Texas” indeed! , Traveled with friends | [
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Austin | Reviews: Informative and easy to do! , What a great trip back in time! The museum building itself is a well preserved piece of architecture, and the staff were extremely informed on both the structure and the artist. With the (menu-type) laminated sheets that are provided, you are easily able to take a self guided tour and discover a brief history behind each piece. The second floor provides quite a bit of information on Edmund, husband of Elizabet and an intelligent success in his own right and on the 3rd floor (a tight squeeze up a spiral staircase) you'll discover a pretty cool architectural feature! , Traveled as a couple Beautiful, really interesting place and fascinating stories, This place is special, I really did not know what to expect. Maybe better than the art is the artist’s fascinating story. If I could go back in time I feel sure I’d be friends w/this person, seemed ahead of their time and SUCH a cool building. Surprised I’d never heard of them. It seems to just be in the middle of some nice neighborhood, Traveled as a couple Cute, small & historic, I found this mini museum online and decided to check it out. Unfortunately I didn’t go at a time where the inside of the building was open however it was nice to walk around the grounds. There are informational signs available to read with historical facts. It was simple and a nice quick stop., Traveled solo | https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g30196-d139464-Reviews-Elisabet_Ney_Museum-Austin_Texas.html | 4.5 | Elisabet Ney Museum | categories: Art Museums | Description: Sculptor Elisabeth Ney spent the last years of her life working in this building, which still contains some of her most beautiful sculpted pieces. | Elisabet Ney Museum ; categories: Art Museums ; Description: Sculptor Elisabeth Ney spent the last years of her life working in this building, which still contains some of her most beautiful sculpted pieces. ; Reviews: Informative and easy to do! , What a great trip back in time! The museum building itself is a well preserved piece of architecture, and the staff were extremely informed on both the structure and the artist. With the (menu-type) laminated sheets that are provided, you are easily able to take a self guided tour and discover a brief history behind each piece. The second floor provides quite a bit of information on Edmund, husband of Elizabet and an intelligent success in his own right and on the 3rd floor (a tight squeeze up a spiral staircase) you'll discover a pretty cool architectural feature! , Traveled as a couple Beautiful, really interesting place and fascinating stories, This place is special, I really did not know what to expect. Maybe better than the art is the artist’s fascinating story. If I could go back in time I feel sure I’d be friends w/this person, seemed ahead of their time and SUCH a cool building. Surprised I’d never heard of them. It seems to just be in the middle of some nice neighborhood, Traveled as a couple Cute, small & historic, I found this mini museum online and decided to check it out. Unfortunately I didn’t go at a time where the inside of the building was open however it was nice to walk around the grounds. There are informational signs available to read with historical facts. It was simple and a nice quick stop., Traveled solo | [
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Austin | Reviews: Beautiful venue for a small wedding, It was a lovely, budget-friendly venue for our informal, small wedding (~ 20 attendees). We held the ceremony in the courtyard, followed by dinner and a slideshow indoors. The seats and tables were nicely set up by the staff before even the event coordinator had arrived, let alone us.
You’ll have access to most of the rooms. Our guests enjoyed exploring the historic rooms and exhibits prior to the wedding. Karen (Business and Programming Director) and Paul (Communications Manager) were very responsive and wonderful to work with. We couldn’t have asked for more!
Note that the museum is on the UT campus, close to fraternities and other event venues, so noise might cross over. This wasn't an issue for us since our wedding was held early in the evening., Thank you for your lovely review. Best wishes to you and your new husband!, Written , November 17, 2022, This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Temporary ceramic art installation , The temporary exhibition was about 60 pieces of ceramic art of household objects with things like boardgames and vacuum cleaners included. They were all placed in, relatively, expected places throughout the house and this just made the visit a tremendous one. The house itself gives you a sense of who lived there and is attractive with its furnishings. Without the temporary art display it would’ve been an enjoyable half hour visit, with it I would say it took us over an hour and was completely engaging., Thank you for your lovely review! We frequently have new art exhibits on display, and hope to see you again soon., Written , February 10, 2023, This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC., Traveled as a couple Best Kept Secret in TX, This is truly the best kept secret in TX! I knew we had buildings that remained from the 1800’s and some of better quality than others. This is truly a gem in the middle of our capitol city.
Not only is it a wonderful example of mid 1800 Abner Cook architecture, it is a great lesson in TX history.
I highly recommend a visit to this marvelous place as well as the governors mansion if you can get a reservation.
NCHM is easy to find, great parking, lots of available days for tours and knowledgeable staff. It was a great treat for our whole group., Thank you for your lovely review, and we are glad to see that you enjoyed the house! We hope to see you again soon. , Written , February 10, 2023, This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC. | https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g30196-d139493-Reviews-Neill_Cochran_House_Museum-Austin_Texas.html | 4.5 | Neill-Cochran House Museum | categories: Historic Sites Architectural Buildings History Museums | Description: The Neill-Cochran House Museum is home to two of the ten oldest buildings surviving in Austin, including the only slave quarters still standing in the city. Through period and original furnishings, carefully restored interiors, exteriors, and outbuildings, we tell the story of Austin's first decades as a successful and growing capitol city through the beginning of the 20th century. Two rotating exhibit galleries delve into art history, material culture, as well as US and Texas history. We also host contemporary art exhibitions, theatrical performances, and a speakers series. Look for our next historic happy hour or free, all ages History Lab workshops, too! | Neill-Cochran House Museum ; categories: Historic Sites Architectural Buildings History Museums ; Description: The Neill-Cochran House Museum is home to two of the ten oldest buildings surviving in Austin, including the only slave quarters still standing in the city. Through period and original furnishings, carefully restored interiors, exteriors, and outbuildings, we tell the story of Austin's first decades as a successful and growing capitol city through the beginning of the 20th century. Two rotating exhibit galleries delve into art history, material culture, as well as US and Texas history. We also host contemporary art exhibitions, theatrical performances, and a speakers series. Look for our next historic happy hour or free, all ages History Lab workshops, too! ; Reviews: Beautiful venue for a small wedding, It was a lovely, budget-friendly venue for our informal, small wedding (~ 20 attendees). We held the ceremony in the courtyard, followed by dinner and a slideshow indoors. The seats and tables were nicely set up by the staff before even the event coordinator had arrived, let alone us.
You’ll have access to most of the rooms. Our guests enjoyed exploring the historic rooms and exhibits prior to the wedding. Karen (Business and Programming Director) and Paul (Communications Manager) were very responsive and wonderful to work with. We couldn’t have asked for more!
Note that the museum is on the UT campus, close to fraternities and other event venues, so noise might cross over. This wasn't an issue for us since our wedding was held early in the evening., Thank you for your lovely review. Best wishes to you and your new husband!, Written , November 17, 2022, This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Temporary ceramic art installation , The temporary exhibition was about 60 pieces of ceramic art of household objects with things like boardgames and vacuum cleaners included. They were all placed in, relatively, expected places throughout the house and this just made the visit a tremendous one. The house itself gives you a sense of who lived there and is attractive with its furnishings. Without the temporary art display it would’ve been an enjoyable half hour visit, with it I would say it took us over an hour and was completely engaging., Thank you for your lovely review! We frequently have new art exhibits on display, and hope to see you again soon., Written , February 10, 2023, This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC., Traveled as a couple Best Kept Secret in TX, This is truly the best kept secret in TX! I knew we had buildings that remained from the 1800’s and some of better quality than others. This is truly a gem in the middle of our capitol city.
Not only is it a wonderful example of mid 1800 Abner Cook architecture, it is a great lesson in TX history.
I highly recommend a visit to this marvelous place as well as the governors mansion if you can get a reservation.
NCHM is easy to find, great parking, lots of available days for tours and knowledgeable staff. It was a great treat for our whole group., Thank you for your lovely review, and we are glad to see that you enjoyed the house! We hope to see you again soon. , Written , February 10, 2023, This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC. | [
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Austin | Reviews: Excellent, This is a wonderful, surprising exhibition. We too our 9 year old daughter and our 70 year old father. Other enjoyed it and spent a long time viewing and interacting with the exhibits. The bar was a welcome stop off and refueling station. , Traveled with family awesome experience for the whole family, What a great experience we had as a family at Wonderspace. We took our 15 year old son, grown 36 year old son and his wife and 8 month grandson and everyone enjoyed it. It's an art exhibit that's interactive and from the moment you walk in with the light exhibit to other exhibits upstairs including a VR interactive movie, you're busy. The exhibits are well done and they are following COVID protocols so we all felt safe. Great for all ages and worth it. So glad we went! Great way to experience art with friends and family, This was a unique way to experience art with friends and family. Our group of 4 took our time exploring each art installation- we especially were amazed by “Blooms.” The Body Paint exhibit, the VR experience called Spheres, and Daydream also were absorbing. The cocktails were great, and the staff was helpful and friendly. A great way to spend an evening., Traveled with friends | https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g30196-d20896228-Reviews-Wonderspaces_Austin-Austin_Texas.html | 4.5 | Wonderspaces Austin | categories: Art Museums | Description: Wonderspaces features extraordinary works of immersive, interactive, and conversation-provoking works of art from around the world. | Wonderspaces Austin ; categories: Art Museums ; Description: Wonderspaces features extraordinary works of immersive, interactive, and conversation-provoking works of art from around the world. ; Reviews: Excellent, This is a wonderful, surprising exhibition. We too our 9 year old daughter and our 70 year old father. Other enjoyed it and spent a long time viewing and interacting with the exhibits. The bar was a welcome stop off and refueling station. , Traveled with family awesome experience for the whole family, What a great experience we had as a family at Wonderspace. We took our 15 year old son, grown 36 year old son and his wife and 8 month grandson and everyone enjoyed it. It's an art exhibit that's interactive and from the moment you walk in with the light exhibit to other exhibits upstairs including a VR interactive movie, you're busy. The exhibits are well done and they are following COVID protocols so we all felt safe. Great for all ages and worth it. So glad we went! Great way to experience art with friends and family, This was a unique way to experience art with friends and family. Our group of 4 took our time exploring each art installation- we especially were amazed by “Blooms.” The Body Paint exhibit, the VR experience called Spheres, and Daydream also were absorbing. The cocktails were great, and the staff was helpful and friendly. A great way to spend an evening., Traveled with friends | [
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Austin | Reviews: Great View, Fun little hike up the ridge. Took some pix and enjoyed the wonderful weather. It wasn't too crowded either... by the looks of all the parked vehicals, I thought it was going to be. Wear good shoes, some spots can be slippery. Breathtaking Scenic View, It's called "Pennybacker Bridge Overlook", a scenic spot from top of a cliff. Parked car side of Hwy360 and hiked my way through a trail, leading up a VERY rocky terrain, that's steep yet manageable with good footware (flip flops not recommended) Reached top of the cliff to embrace the most beautiful & breathtaking view of the hill country. Amazing! Over looking the bridge, the Colorado River/ Lake Austin, and Capital of TX highway (360), even a glims of downtown. Trail continues once up there. I think this is one of the best scenic sightings I've witnessed in Austin, TX! Beats the view from Mount Bonnell. Caution: cliff has no fence! Careful with the selfies too close to the edge. Careful hiking back down the trail! , Traveled solo Beautiful views at sunset!, You can hike up on the cliffs on either west or east side. Both have great views. There is limited parking on the northwest side and some parking at the boat ramp on the south side. Most pictures you see with the golf course in the background are from the northwest cliff. You can get the sunset view from the northeast side. Both are pretty easy to climb. The northeast side is less crowded. , Traveled with friends | https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g30196-d3172338-Reviews-Pennybacker_Bridge-Austin_Texas.html | 4 | Pennybacker Bridge | categories: Bridges | Pennybacker Bridge ; categories: Bridges ; ; Reviews: Great View, Fun little hike up the ridge. Took some pix and enjoyed the wonderful weather. It wasn't too crowded either... by the looks of all the parked vehicals, I thought it was going to be. Wear good shoes, some spots can be slippery. Breathtaking Scenic View, It's called "Pennybacker Bridge Overlook", a scenic spot from top of a cliff. Parked car side of Hwy360 and hiked my way through a trail, leading up a VERY rocky terrain, that's steep yet manageable with good footware (flip flops not recommended) Reached top of the cliff to embrace the most beautiful & breathtaking view of the hill country. Amazing! Over looking the bridge, the Colorado River/ Lake Austin, and Capital of TX highway (360), even a glims of downtown. Trail continues once up there. I think this is one of the best scenic sightings I've witnessed in Austin, TX! Beats the view from Mount Bonnell. Caution: cliff has no fence! Careful with the selfies too close to the edge. Careful hiking back down the trail! , Traveled solo Beautiful views at sunset!, You can hike up on the cliffs on either west or east side. Both have great views. There is limited parking on the northwest side and some parking at the boat ramp on the south side. Most pictures you see with the golf course in the background are from the northwest cliff. You can get the sunset view from the northeast side. Both are pretty easy to climb. The northeast side is less crowded. , Traveled with friends | [
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Austin | Reviews: Excellent service and a great experience overall!, My girlfriend and I did the Classified escape room earlier this week for our anniversary and it was great. Definitely a challenge with only two people, but it was still so much fun and very doable. Also, when we had first arrived we mentioned that it was our anniversary to one of the staff members. When we completed the escape room, they handed us a card that was signed by each staff member congratulating us with a hand drawn picture inside the card as well. The escape room was awesome, but the card was what really made our day. Thank you all so much for the great experience. We will be back! The best escape rooms!, The rooms at the escape game are more immersive and elaborate than any I've seen. The attention to detail is impressive and precise and they have a variety of challenge levels. The staff is wonderful as well - definitely pick this place if you're looking for a fun activity! Prison Break and Classified, We had such a great time playing these two games! There was no shaming in asking for hints or limitations on how many hints we could ask for. Prison Break was certainly more difficult with just the two of us, but the game manager gave us an extra few minutes in order to finish out the game. We can't wait to go back! | https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g30196-d8682211-Reviews-The_Escape_Game_Austin-Austin_Texas.html | 5 | The Escape Game Austin | categories: Escape Games Game & Entertainment Centers | Description: The Escape Game Austin is a live 60-minute adventure. You and your team will select a challenge and will have one hour to complete your mission and escape. We offer several unique experiences, all happening in a completely immersive environment. You may be in prison planning an escape, on the hunt for gold or in a museum stealing back a piece of art. | The Escape Game Austin ; categories: Escape Games Game & Entertainment Centers ; Description: The Escape Game Austin is a live 60-minute adventure. You and your team will select a challenge and will have one hour to complete your mission and escape. We offer several unique experiences, all happening in a completely immersive environment. You may be in prison planning an escape, on the hunt for gold or in a museum stealing back a piece of art. ; Reviews: Excellent service and a great experience overall!, My girlfriend and I did the Classified escape room earlier this week for our anniversary and it was great. Definitely a challenge with only two people, but it was still so much fun and very doable. Also, when we had first arrived we mentioned that it was our anniversary to one of the staff members. When we completed the escape room, they handed us a card that was signed by each staff member congratulating us with a hand drawn picture inside the card as well. The escape room was awesome, but the card was what really made our day. Thank you all so much for the great experience. We will be back! The best escape rooms!, The rooms at the escape game are more immersive and elaborate than any I've seen. The attention to detail is impressive and precise and they have a variety of challenge levels. The staff is wonderful as well - definitely pick this place if you're looking for a fun activity! Prison Break and Classified, We had such a great time playing these two games! There was no shaming in asking for hints or limitations on how many hints we could ask for. Prison Break was certainly more difficult with just the two of us, but the game manager gave us an extra few minutes in order to finish out the game. We can't wait to go back! | [
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Austin | Reviews: Best Intimate Concert Venue inTexas, This is my favorite concert venue in Texas. It’s a small venue and every seat is great. We’ve seen Peter White at OneWorld 3 times as well as other smooth jazz artists, and each time was a pleasure. The sound is good and many artists allow pictures and sign cd’s between performances. There is an option to have dinner and drinks before the show as well.
If you can, stay at Barton Creek Resort, which is right around the corner from OWT. The spa is amazing and gold is good as well. nice music venue - skip the dinner part, We found a famous, Grammy-winning bassist who was performing there so we got tickets for just the music show. Good thing we did not do the "dinner theater" option...it looked lame. The dinner was served in the downstairs room which was just a very large open room with zero ambiance. Looks like not many folks opted for the dinner...only two tables at the end of this large room were being served. The rest of the folks were just getting a cocktail and standing around waiting for the show (not much seating other than those two dinner tables...it was an odd set up). But the upstairs performance space is nice (not the most comfortable seats, tho). Overall, it is a quaint place to take in a show, but I would not recommend it for dinner. Loved this place for Boney James!!, What can I say but EXCELLENT show! Very intimate setting. We were in row D on the floor in seats 3-4. It was like having Boney over to our house for a concert in our living room! If you have a favorite artist who comes to this venue, don't hesitate to see them here. You won't regret. Many travel from Houston and Dallas to come here for a good show. We stay the night and leave in the morning. For a perfect stay overnight try the Hotel Granduca in Austin. It's only 5 minutes from One World Theater. , Traveled as a couple | https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g30196-d3199397-Reviews-One_World_Theatre-Austin_Texas.html | 4.5 | One World Theatre | categories: Theaters | One World Theatre ; categories: Theaters ; ; Reviews: Best Intimate Concert Venue inTexas, This is my favorite concert venue in Texas. It’s a small venue and every seat is great. We’ve seen Peter White at OneWorld 3 times as well as other smooth jazz artists, and each time was a pleasure. The sound is good and many artists allow pictures and sign cd’s between performances. There is an option to have dinner and drinks before the show as well.
If you can, stay at Barton Creek Resort, which is right around the corner from OWT. The spa is amazing and gold is good as well. nice music venue - skip the dinner part, We found a famous, Grammy-winning bassist who was performing there so we got tickets for just the music show. Good thing we did not do the "dinner theater" option...it looked lame. The dinner was served in the downstairs room which was just a very large open room with zero ambiance. Looks like not many folks opted for the dinner...only two tables at the end of this large room were being served. The rest of the folks were just getting a cocktail and standing around waiting for the show (not much seating other than those two dinner tables...it was an odd set up). But the upstairs performance space is nice (not the most comfortable seats, tho). Overall, it is a quaint place to take in a show, but I would not recommend it for dinner. Loved this place for Boney James!!, What can I say but EXCELLENT show! Very intimate setting. We were in row D on the floor in seats 3-4. It was like having Boney over to our house for a concert in our living room! If you have a favorite artist who comes to this venue, don't hesitate to see them here. You won't regret. Many travel from Houston and Dallas to come here for a good show. We stay the night and leave in the morning. For a perfect stay overnight try the Hotel Granduca in Austin. It's only 5 minutes from One World Theater. , Traveled as a couple | [
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Austin | Reviews: Huge Beautiful Place with Great Beer., We really didn’t know what to expect when we left Austin and started our drive through the Hill Country on our way to Jester King. Drive took about 40 minutes, but we enjoyed the rolling hills.
The day we visited it was cold and rainy, but the heat lamps kept us toasty warm. I imagine on a beautiful day, this place would be spectacular. Loved the fact that they have good food on site - and - on this day, hot tea. As the designated driver, I felt they appreciated me too with a selection of non-alcoholic drinks available.
Lastly, the BEER....my hubby loved the selection he tried. His favorites...Vague Recollection and Black Metal Farmhouse Imperial Stout., Traveled as a couple Nice ambiance, so-so beer, A party of 4, we liked the venue, but felt the beer was rather tasteless overall. The brewery feels more rural and remote than it is. There are several different areas to sit with several bars, a walking trail, goats you can visit. Staff was very friendly and helpful. On a weekday afternoon, it was quiet, with plenty of room to spread out. The pilsner we thought was the best choice of the 4 beers we tasted. The bitter had not much flavor, one brewed with peaches was very different but drinkable. The pizza was tasty, served hot and quickly, but they were not busy. There were many beers we did not try, and we would definitely return for more sampling. A quirky Austin place! Quite an Experience!, So many people told us that we must visit Jester King. Even though sour beers are not our thing we decided to give it a go anyhow because we liked the story of doing something new different and unique as well as their commitment to community. Going there is a bit of a pilgrimage and it’s quite an event on a Saturday which is when we went. I might be very different on another day, but the place was packed with party bus groups, birthday parties of all ages, lots of families and people hanging out in the outdoor area and long lines for beer and food. We did a sampling of four beers
The beers were all interesting but as we expected really not our preferred style. We did enjoy our time there especially the visit to the farm area where we saw all the baby goats | https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g30196-d3244071-Reviews-Jester_King_Brewery-Austin_Texas.html | 4.5 | Jester King Brewery | categories: Breweries | Description: Jester King is a brewery, restaurant, farm & event hall on a beautiful 165 acre ranch in the Texas Hill Country. We make food & drink uniquely tied to a time, place & people. We're a welcoming place for people of all ages to enjoy community, fun, and hospitality in a special setting. | Jester King Brewery ; categories: Breweries ; Description: Jester King is a brewery, restaurant, farm & event hall on a beautiful 165 acre ranch in the Texas Hill Country. We make food & drink uniquely tied to a time, place & people. We're a welcoming place for people of all ages to enjoy community, fun, and hospitality in a special setting. ; Reviews: Huge Beautiful Place with Great Beer., We really didn’t know what to expect when we left Austin and started our drive through the Hill Country on our way to Jester King. Drive took about 40 minutes, but we enjoyed the rolling hills.
The day we visited it was cold and rainy, but the heat lamps kept us toasty warm. I imagine on a beautiful day, this place would be spectacular. Loved the fact that they have good food on site - and - on this day, hot tea. As the designated driver, I felt they appreciated me too with a selection of non-alcoholic drinks available.
Lastly, the BEER....my hubby loved the selection he tried. His favorites...Vague Recollection and Black Metal Farmhouse Imperial Stout., Traveled as a couple Nice ambiance, so-so beer, A party of 4, we liked the venue, but felt the beer was rather tasteless overall. The brewery feels more rural and remote than it is. There are several different areas to sit with several bars, a walking trail, goats you can visit. Staff was very friendly and helpful. On a weekday afternoon, it was quiet, with plenty of room to spread out. The pilsner we thought was the best choice of the 4 beers we tasted. The bitter had not much flavor, one brewed with peaches was very different but drinkable. The pizza was tasty, served hot and quickly, but they were not busy. There were many beers we did not try, and we would definitely return for more sampling. A quirky Austin place! Quite an Experience!, So many people told us that we must visit Jester King. Even though sour beers are not our thing we decided to give it a go anyhow because we liked the story of doing something new different and unique as well as their commitment to community. Going there is a bit of a pilgrimage and it’s quite an event on a Saturday which is when we went. I might be very different on another day, but the place was packed with party bus groups, birthday parties of all ages, lots of families and people hanging out in the outdoor area and long lines for beer and food. We did a sampling of four beers
The beers were all interesting but as we expected really not our preferred style. We did enjoy our time there especially the visit to the farm area where we saw all the baby goats | [
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Austin | Reviews: good indoor small family visit, I am sorry to see the bad reviews. I took my young adult daughter here while we were waiting for a car repair and we had a lovely time. Yes it is small but it is a perfect size for a family with kids to spend an affordable hour or two inside learning about marine life, and this is the only place I have ever been so close to lemurs, tortoises and marmosets. Out to Discover, My wife and I have a list of Austin places to visit and on it was the Austin Aquarium. So we decided to check out this place. Upon arriving there was a large parking lot but looked full. Perhaps should have shown up on a weekday, but was able to find a spot. And of course there was a line to enter, so we waited.
Just to note I was not expecting this aquarium to be on par with the Monterey Bay Aquarium but a place to experience seeing different types of sea life and land animals.
When we finally able to get through the door there was a cage with huge iguanas to greet us. The hold up was people in front of us did not pre-purchase tickets on the website. We did and had our passes which made the check in process much quicker. You can add tokens for animal encounters.
The distinct experience here is the fact you can interact with more animals than any other place I have been to. You can hold many animals and dip your hands into tanks to feel a wide range to sea critters. The kids here pretty much had a field day and something you can’t do anywhere else in Austin. In the front will find the restrooms and gift shop, and the back there is a snack bar and seating. I did not see any private rooms for birthday parties.
One drawback is this place needs better air filtration where I felt it very stuffy and with the smell of birds, lemurs, and water tanks. Not surprised if they have thought about expansion to a much larger space like an old abandoned big box building where it seems very popular and feel very congested in bumping into people and perhaps enlarge the exhibits.
But as is the Austin Aquarium is a great place to bring your little ones to enjoy encounters with a variety of sea-life and land dwellers., Traveled as a couple Great time to spend the entire, I visited Austin Aquarium last month with the whole family and it was great. We were looking for something to do with my daughter (almost 3 years old) and without having to pay an extra ticket for the 6 months old. The Austin Aquarium is free for children under 3, so we only had to pay for 2 adults, thus a great deal.
We spent the entire day there after coming back after lunch. So many things to see and do there and the staff are so awesome. The aquarium isn't big, but with small kids you want to give them the time and space they need to feel comfortable. Even the small one was attentive to all things happening around, it was great.
When we went, there were school groups and the staff even gave us some of the leftovers for our daughter to feed some of the fish. There are always opportunities for them to feed the animals there and it was a well spent day. She fed the tucans too, played with the big and small fish and spent a big about of time with the ones that tickle.
I must say that some of the fish tanks feel small for the amount of fish there, but all the animals are well treated and friendly for kids to pet them.
I will come again. | https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g30196-d5932721-Reviews-Austin_Aquarium-Austin_Texas.html | 4 | Austin Aquarium | categories: Aquariums | Description: The Austin Aquarium welcomes families to enjoy an immersive interactive experience! Sea to Believe as we connect children and families to the planet, ranging from our rainforests and deserts to the exotic species of ocean. Family activities in Austin include hand feeding sharks, stingrays, birds, and tropical animals. Fun children activities include feeding and touching crocodiles, holding slithering snakes, or even taking a selfie with one of our exotic large breed birds. | Austin Aquarium ; categories: Aquariums ; Description: The Austin Aquarium welcomes families to enjoy an immersive interactive experience! Sea to Believe as we connect children and families to the planet, ranging from our rainforests and deserts to the exotic species of ocean. Family activities in Austin include hand feeding sharks, stingrays, birds, and tropical animals. Fun children activities include feeding and touching crocodiles, holding slithering snakes, or even taking a selfie with one of our exotic large breed birds. ; Reviews: good indoor small family visit, I am sorry to see the bad reviews. I took my young adult daughter here while we were waiting for a car repair and we had a lovely time. Yes it is small but it is a perfect size for a family with kids to spend an affordable hour or two inside learning about marine life, and this is the only place I have ever been so close to lemurs, tortoises and marmosets. Out to Discover, My wife and I have a list of Austin places to visit and on it was the Austin Aquarium. So we decided to check out this place. Upon arriving there was a large parking lot but looked full. Perhaps should have shown up on a weekday, but was able to find a spot. And of course there was a line to enter, so we waited.
Just to note I was not expecting this aquarium to be on par with the Monterey Bay Aquarium but a place to experience seeing different types of sea life and land animals.
When we finally able to get through the door there was a cage with huge iguanas to greet us. The hold up was people in front of us did not pre-purchase tickets on the website. We did and had our passes which made the check in process much quicker. You can add tokens for animal encounters.
The distinct experience here is the fact you can interact with more animals than any other place I have been to. You can hold many animals and dip your hands into tanks to feel a wide range to sea critters. The kids here pretty much had a field day and something you can’t do anywhere else in Austin. In the front will find the restrooms and gift shop, and the back there is a snack bar and seating. I did not see any private rooms for birthday parties.
One drawback is this place needs better air filtration where I felt it very stuffy and with the smell of birds, lemurs, and water tanks. Not surprised if they have thought about expansion to a much larger space like an old abandoned big box building where it seems very popular and feel very congested in bumping into people and perhaps enlarge the exhibits.
But as is the Austin Aquarium is a great place to bring your little ones to enjoy encounters with a variety of sea-life and land dwellers., Traveled as a couple Great time to spend the entire, I visited Austin Aquarium last month with the whole family and it was great. We were looking for something to do with my daughter (almost 3 years old) and without having to pay an extra ticket for the 6 months old. The Austin Aquarium is free for children under 3, so we only had to pay for 2 adults, thus a great deal.
We spent the entire day there after coming back after lunch. So many things to see and do there and the staff are so awesome. The aquarium isn't big, but with small kids you want to give them the time and space they need to feel comfortable. Even the small one was attentive to all things happening around, it was great.
When we went, there were school groups and the staff even gave us some of the leftovers for our daughter to feed some of the fish. There are always opportunities for them to feed the animals there and it was a well spent day. She fed the tucans too, played with the big and small fish and spent a big about of time with the ones that tickle.
I must say that some of the fish tanks feel small for the amount of fish there, but all the animals are well treated and friendly for kids to pet them.
I will come again. | [
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Austin | Reviews: | https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g30196-d139491-Reviews-Texas_Memorial_Museum-Austin_Texas.html | 4 | Texas Memorial Museum | categories: Natural History Museums | Description: Rooted in the resources and reputation of The University of Texas at Austin, Texas Memorial Museum works to create awareness, understanding and appreciation of the past, present and future of biological diversity, especially that of the state of Texas. Texas Memorial Museum is open to the public for self-guided tours. An audio tour is available via mobile phone and podcasts that can be downloaded from the museum’s website. Permanent exhibits include fossils and prehistoric life; native Texas wildlife; gems, minerals and meteorites; and biodiversity. Spotlighted in the museum are spectacular specimens found in Texas, including the largest flying creature ever found—the Texas Pterosaur, with a wingspan of nearly 40 feet, and a 30-foot mosasaur that swam the shallow sea that once covered most of the state. | Texas Memorial Museum ; categories: Natural History Museums ; Description: Rooted in the resources and reputation of The University of Texas at Austin, Texas Memorial Museum works to create awareness, understanding and appreciation of the past, present and future of biological diversity, especially that of the state of Texas. Texas Memorial Museum is open to the public for self-guided tours. An audio tour is available via mobile phone and podcasts that can be downloaded from the museum’s website. Permanent exhibits include fossils and prehistoric life; native Texas wildlife; gems, minerals and meteorites; and biodiversity. Spotlighted in the museum are spectacular specimens found in Texas, including the largest flying creature ever found—the Texas Pterosaur, with a wingspan of nearly 40 feet, and a 30-foot mosasaur that swam the shallow sea that once covered most of the state. ; Reviews: | [
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Austin | Reviews: Really great place to hike in the city, I drove by this place many times and wanted to hike here. But it was closed due to covid for awhile. Once opened I finally decided to do the timed weekend reservation. The booking online was simple and they send you and email reminder so you dont forget your time and date. On arrival the lady attending the gate was friendly and explained where to park and get a digital map from the kiosk. Not that you will need the map much unless you are directionally challenged. The trails are nicely marked. I started to the left on the Arroyo Vista Loop and almost immediately you start getting some great views of the Hill Country. The trails continue to take you down down down and eventually you encounter Bee Creek and a sign directing you to the waterfall. It has been dry here this months so the waterfall was just a large trickle so that is one thing I will return for once we get some healthy rain around here. The area around the waterfall however was gorgeous The trails were clean and well maintained. The restroom at the trailhead was clean and well maintained. Upon leaving the same woman was at the gate along with a security guide and they invited me back during the week to hike fee free! We exchanged info about hiking apps. Nice nice place and people. Warning: if you go don't bring your dog! This is a wildlife preserve and you will be turned away if you bring your dog. Nice visit, This is a lovely place. I took visitors from Pennsylvania and Washington State, and we all enjoyed it. My only complaint is that the strictness of the hours for timed entering on the weekend are impractical when the weather is iffy. It seems that having the guards knowing what is happening the rest of the day with reservations could provide improved flexibility. I understand limiting attendance, but when very few people are there or very few upcoming reservations, why not encourage more people to enjoy this treasure that encourages environmental sensitivity. 7 Wilderness in the city, I love hiking at Wild Basin Wilderness Preserve. It is amazing how it feels remote and untouched while located conveniently by the major road in the heart of the city. I love the challenging hike towards the waterfall – just make sure to wear good hiking shoes. An easy hike is also very pleasant. I always feel refreshed after spending some time there. | https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g30196-d141080-Reviews-Wild_Basin_Preserve-Austin_Texas.html | 4.5 | Wild Basin Preserve | categories: Nature & Wildlife Areas | Description: Home to two species of endangered birds, golden-cheeked warbler and the black-capped vireo. | Wild Basin Preserve ; categories: Nature & Wildlife Areas ; Description: Home to two species of endangered birds, golden-cheeked warbler and the black-capped vireo. ; Reviews: Really great place to hike in the city, I drove by this place many times and wanted to hike here. But it was closed due to covid for awhile. Once opened I finally decided to do the timed weekend reservation. The booking online was simple and they send you and email reminder so you dont forget your time and date. On arrival the lady attending the gate was friendly and explained where to park and get a digital map from the kiosk. Not that you will need the map much unless you are directionally challenged. The trails are nicely marked. I started to the left on the Arroyo Vista Loop and almost immediately you start getting some great views of the Hill Country. The trails continue to take you down down down and eventually you encounter Bee Creek and a sign directing you to the waterfall. It has been dry here this months so the waterfall was just a large trickle so that is one thing I will return for once we get some healthy rain around here. The area around the waterfall however was gorgeous The trails were clean and well maintained. The restroom at the trailhead was clean and well maintained. Upon leaving the same woman was at the gate along with a security guide and they invited me back during the week to hike fee free! We exchanged info about hiking apps. Nice nice place and people. Warning: if you go don't bring your dog! This is a wildlife preserve and you will be turned away if you bring your dog. Nice visit, This is a lovely place. I took visitors from Pennsylvania and Washington State, and we all enjoyed it. My only complaint is that the strictness of the hours for timed entering on the weekend are impractical when the weather is iffy. It seems that having the guards knowing what is happening the rest of the day with reservations could provide improved flexibility. I understand limiting attendance, but when very few people are there or very few upcoming reservations, why not encourage more people to enjoy this treasure that encourages environmental sensitivity. 7 Wilderness in the city, I love hiking at Wild Basin Wilderness Preserve. It is amazing how it feels remote and untouched while located conveniently by the major road in the heart of the city. I love the challenging hike towards the waterfall – just make sure to wear good hiking shoes. An easy hike is also very pleasant. I always feel refreshed after spending some time there. | [
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Austin | Reviews: Postcard, This was a quick stop while driving through town. If you’re really into murals, stop and take a photo! The mural is on a shop, which I did not go in, known for neon signs. There was a really cool castle looking house two blocks away, too., Traveled solo Unassumingly Charming, One of those places, where there is nothing except to keep your camera / smartphone busy. You will have to take picture from across the street. Use wide angle as closeup won't do justice as the mural is quite tall. Obviously time to visit this is during the the day time. Unfortunately you might have to take turns to get the family photo unless someone is also visiting at your time. Tourist photo op, It's a mural - nothing more, nothing less. It's located away from the central/downtown area in Austin in a residential neighborhood so we did drive a bit out of the way. We just took a photo of it from the car rather than double parking or trying to find parking., Traveled with friends | https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g30196-d13448712-Reviews-Greetings_from_Austin_Mural-Austin_Texas.html | 4.5 | Greetings from Austin Mural | categories: Points of Interest & Landmarks | Greetings from Austin Mural ; categories: Points of Interest & Landmarks ; ; Reviews: Postcard, This was a quick stop while driving through town. If you’re really into murals, stop and take a photo! The mural is on a shop, which I did not go in, known for neon signs. There was a really cool castle looking house two blocks away, too., Traveled solo Unassumingly Charming, One of those places, where there is nothing except to keep your camera / smartphone busy. You will have to take picture from across the street. Use wide angle as closeup won't do justice as the mural is quite tall. Obviously time to visit this is during the the day time. Unfortunately you might have to take turns to get the family photo unless someone is also visiting at your time. Tourist photo op, It's a mural - nothing more, nothing less. It's located away from the central/downtown area in Austin in a residential neighborhood so we did drive a bit out of the way. We just took a photo of it from the car rather than double parking or trying to find parking., Traveled with friends | [
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Austin | Reviews: Beautiful place to stroll and enjoy art, Laguna Gloria is a beautiful, peaceful setting for this sculpture garden. Because it is 'contemporary' it is more than just dusty old sculptures of dead people. Even if you don't think of yourself as an art lover, it is fun to look at the sculpture, marvel at the creativity and ponder what the artist wants you to see and think. It is easy to appreciate the grounds that are filled with nicely-tended native plants and provide shore level views of Lake Austin.
Hours are limited but admission is free on certain days. It is outdoors with lots of shade, but the best time to visit is when the weather is pleasant.
Consider combining your visit with a stop at adjacent Mayfield Park and explore the trails and gardens (and peacocks!!!) of this city park. Accessing all of Mayfield or the Contemporary will be difficult if you are mobility-impaired. Art, Since we can't shop and drink all day, we thought we ought take in a little of art and culture in Austin. On a good sunny day in winter, Laguna Gloria makes a for a pleasant stroll in the woods along the Colorado river. You'll see modern contemporary works of art...some fascinating, weird, some questionable...all of which can be really good...or really bad in some cases. Can't explain it, just look at the pictures. Overall not a bad way to spend $10 and 60-75 minutes, if its not over 90 degrees during the hot Texas summer. Nice to check out for modern art lovers, if it’s not too hot!, This is an outdoor modern art sculpture garden. The grounds and lake were beautiful and it was fun walking around and finding the different sculptures, often hidden in the trees, and the villa is beautiful. There was a couple getting (engagement?) photos around the villa and it looked like the perfect spot for something like that. Warning: it was HOT on a June day even though we tried to stay in the shade. The grounds are beautiful but I think you have to really be into modern art to appreciate most of the sculptures here. A few of them looked rather gruesome, like people with melted faces, and others just looked like junk. Shrug. We ended up skipping a few sculptures to return to the car and air conditioning., Traveled with friends | https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g30196-d139496-Reviews-The_Contemporary_Austin_Laguna_Gloria-Austin_Texas.html | 4 | The Contemporary Austin - Laguna Gloria | categories: Art Museums | Description: The Contemporary Austin reflects the spectrum of contemporary art through exhibitions, commissions, education, and the collection. The museum has two distinct yet complementary locations, the Jones Center downtown and Laguna Gloria, a fourteen-acre site on Lake Austin, which is home to the Driscoll Villa, Gatehouse Gallery, the Art School, and the Betty and Edward Marcus Sculpture Park at Laguna Gloria. Please note: The historic Driscoll Villa is closed on Mondays and open Tuesday-Sunday 10A-4P. The grounds, including the Betty and Edward Marcus Sculpture Park, are open Monday-Saturday 9A-5P and Sunday 10A-5P | The Contemporary Austin - Laguna Gloria ; categories: Art Museums ; Description: The Contemporary Austin reflects the spectrum of contemporary art through exhibitions, commissions, education, and the collection. The museum has two distinct yet complementary locations, the Jones Center downtown and Laguna Gloria, a fourteen-acre site on Lake Austin, which is home to the Driscoll Villa, Gatehouse Gallery, the Art School, and the Betty and Edward Marcus Sculpture Park at Laguna Gloria. Please note: The historic Driscoll Villa is closed on Mondays and open Tuesday-Sunday 10A-4P. The grounds, including the Betty and Edward Marcus Sculpture Park, are open Monday-Saturday 9A-5P and Sunday 10A-5P ; Reviews: Beautiful place to stroll and enjoy art, Laguna Gloria is a beautiful, peaceful setting for this sculpture garden. Because it is 'contemporary' it is more than just dusty old sculptures of dead people. Even if you don't think of yourself as an art lover, it is fun to look at the sculpture, marvel at the creativity and ponder what the artist wants you to see and think. It is easy to appreciate the grounds that are filled with nicely-tended native plants and provide shore level views of Lake Austin.
Hours are limited but admission is free on certain days. It is outdoors with lots of shade, but the best time to visit is when the weather is pleasant.
Consider combining your visit with a stop at adjacent Mayfield Park and explore the trails and gardens (and peacocks!!!) of this city park. Accessing all of Mayfield or the Contemporary will be difficult if you are mobility-impaired. Art, Since we can't shop and drink all day, we thought we ought take in a little of art and culture in Austin. On a good sunny day in winter, Laguna Gloria makes a for a pleasant stroll in the woods along the Colorado river. You'll see modern contemporary works of art...some fascinating, weird, some questionable...all of which can be really good...or really bad in some cases. Can't explain it, just look at the pictures. Overall not a bad way to spend $10 and 60-75 minutes, if its not over 90 degrees during the hot Texas summer. Nice to check out for modern art lovers, if it’s not too hot!, This is an outdoor modern art sculpture garden. The grounds and lake were beautiful and it was fun walking around and finding the different sculptures, often hidden in the trees, and the villa is beautiful. There was a couple getting (engagement?) photos around the villa and it looked like the perfect spot for something like that. Warning: it was HOT on a June day even though we tried to stay in the shade. The grounds are beautiful but I think you have to really be into modern art to appreciate most of the sculptures here. A few of them looked rather gruesome, like people with melted faces, and others just looked like junk. Shrug. We ended up skipping a few sculptures to return to the car and air conditioning., Traveled with friends | [
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Austin | Reviews: | https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g30196-d558482-Reviews-Zilker_Playground-Austin_Texas.html | 4.5 | Zilker Playground | categories: Playgrounds | Description: This 351 acre park is home to a variety of recreation opportunities and special events for the individual or the whole family. | Zilker Playground ; categories: Playgrounds ; Description: This 351 acre park is home to a variety of recreation opportunities and special events for the individual or the whole family. ; Reviews: | [
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Austin | Reviews: Very Good Collection of Contemporary Mexican Art, After seeing the other museums in Austin, be sure to stop by the Mexic-Arte Museum on Congress Ave. Parking can be a little adventurous, but paid lots and garages are available up and down Congress. The museum itself focuses on the works of contemporary Mexican artists rather than Kahlo, Diego Rivera, and the like. Although the collection is not large by any means, there is enough variety for visitors to spend around an hour enjoying the collection. Bilingual English/Spanish texts are also available for each work. The attached gift shop is also very nice! If you like Mexican pottery, this place is wonderful!, I wasn't quite sure what to expect but I was curious enough to give it a try and I'm so glad I did! I live in south Texas so I encounter Mexican pottery often but there's so much I didn't know and this museum does a wonderful job explaining a lot! There are also masks and paper mache and several beautiful murals. The videos were particularly interesting. Not really a place for young children but adults who are interested could spend a good hour plus here. Nice gift shop too! Wide Array of Mediums and Subjects on Display, For the relatively low admission cost and a smaller space, I was very pleasantly surprised at the diversity of art mediums and styles displayed! Spent about a half hour going from section to section admiring the items and studying the artists’ history and visions on the well written placards. The curators really put good effort into including many different Hispanic voices in the space - I learned a lot.
There’s a museum gift shop full of a variety of items from magnets to Dia de Los Muertos folk crafts to mugs to baby onesies, as well as a freezer full of helados (ice cream!). In the back of the gallery is what looks like a community/children’s art workshop, which is always a plus to see spaces to help the next generation of artists bloom. Definitely want to visit again and bring friends., Traveled solo | https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g30196-d139499-Reviews-Mexic_Arte_Museum-Austin_Texas.html | 4 | Mexic-Arte Museum | categories: Art Museums | Description: Mexic-Arte Museum is dedicated to cultural enrichment and education through the collection, preservation and presentation of traditional and contemporary Mexican, Latino, and Latin American art and culture. | Mexic-Arte Museum ; categories: Art Museums ; Description: Mexic-Arte Museum is dedicated to cultural enrichment and education through the collection, preservation and presentation of traditional and contemporary Mexican, Latino, and Latin American art and culture. ; Reviews: Very Good Collection of Contemporary Mexican Art, After seeing the other museums in Austin, be sure to stop by the Mexic-Arte Museum on Congress Ave. Parking can be a little adventurous, but paid lots and garages are available up and down Congress. The museum itself focuses on the works of contemporary Mexican artists rather than Kahlo, Diego Rivera, and the like. Although the collection is not large by any means, there is enough variety for visitors to spend around an hour enjoying the collection. Bilingual English/Spanish texts are also available for each work. The attached gift shop is also very nice! If you like Mexican pottery, this place is wonderful!, I wasn't quite sure what to expect but I was curious enough to give it a try and I'm so glad I did! I live in south Texas so I encounter Mexican pottery often but there's so much I didn't know and this museum does a wonderful job explaining a lot! There are also masks and paper mache and several beautiful murals. The videos were particularly interesting. Not really a place for young children but adults who are interested could spend a good hour plus here. Nice gift shop too! Wide Array of Mediums and Subjects on Display, For the relatively low admission cost and a smaller space, I was very pleasantly surprised at the diversity of art mediums and styles displayed! Spent about a half hour going from section to section admiring the items and studying the artists’ history and visions on the well written placards. The curators really put good effort into including many different Hispanic voices in the space - I learned a lot.
There’s a museum gift shop full of a variety of items from magnets to Dia de Los Muertos folk crafts to mugs to baby onesies, as well as a freezer full of helados (ice cream!). In the back of the gallery is what looks like a community/children’s art workshop, which is always a plus to see spaces to help the next generation of artists bloom. Definitely want to visit again and bring friends., Traveled solo | [
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Austin | Reviews: | https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g30196-d139460-Reviews-O_Henry_Home_Museum-Austin_Texas.html | 4 | O. Henry Home & Museum | categories: Historic Sites | Description: Sydney Porter, the writer known as O. Henry, lived in this Victorian cottage from 1893 to 1895. | O. Henry Home & Museum ; categories: Historic Sites ; Description: Sydney Porter, the writer known as O. Henry, lived in this Victorian cottage from 1893 to 1895. ; Reviews: | [
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Austin | Reviews: | https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g30196-d8820153-Reviews-Austin_City_Limits_Festival-Austin_Texas.html | 4.5 | Austin City Limits Festival | categories: Music Festivals | Description: The end of summer doesn't mean the end of the celebrations in Texas, as 'ACL Fest' arrives in Austin's Zilker Park. Over 100 bands take to eight stages to entertain nearly half a million people over two full weekends. Now that's a lot of live music! Head to Austin Eats, the festival's bountiful foodie area to sample some of the state's delicacies; BBQ wings, tacos, and ice cream. Kids are welcome, with entry for under 10's free of charge, and a dedicated 'Austin Kiddie Limits' festival just for little ones. | Austin City Limits Festival ; categories: Music Festivals ; Description: The end of summer doesn't mean the end of the celebrations in Texas, as 'ACL Fest' arrives in Austin's Zilker Park. Over 100 bands take to eight stages to entertain nearly half a million people over two full weekends. Now that's a lot of live music! Head to Austin Eats, the festival's bountiful foodie area to sample some of the state's delicacies; BBQ wings, tacos, and ice cream. Kids are welcome, with entry for under 10's free of charge, and a dedicated 'Austin Kiddie Limits' festival just for little ones. ; Reviews: | [
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Austin | Reviews: Must see!!, This was amazing! It's literally a cathedral of junk, with colored rooms, like "the yellow room," and the "pink room." You'll also walk through several tunnels, and over the top. There's a slide in the back. Each "room" has unique, eclectic art, some with painstaking details. It has been approved as structurally safe, even though it doesn't look like it. Beside the cathedral is a little structure that shows pictures of the transformation over the years and the history of how it began. Make sure to sign the wall inside! This is a man's backyard, where he lives, in a suburban neighborhood! He's doing his part to keep Austin weird, but you have to feel for the neighbors. The owner requests you park up the street for obvious reasons. But don't miss this! Keeping Austin Weird!, I had no idea what I was coming to. Literally. My son's girlfriend simply drove to some random neighborhood. We got out of the car and I noticed a sign saying they would be closed until April 4th. Usually, you have to call for reservations. Vincent, the owner, had been working in the back yard and came to the gate when his dogs started barking at us. Enjoyed a little small talk and he invited us to come on back and check out the "junk".
He has been working on this backyard art since 1989. I was amazed at some of the many different things I saw. It is somewhat organized and divided into different colored areas... sort of. Three different levels you can climb to.
I laughed and giggled in amazement. I cannot imagine what goes on in his mind! He has truly turned one man's junk into another man's treasure.
Vincent was very congenial during our entire visit. He offered to take pictures of us and showed us the best photo ops. When we were ready to leave, he mentioned that he had a tip box on the way out.
This is not something everyone would enjoy, but I loved it! Absolutely amazing, We called Tim last minute to see if we could visit. He said-absolutely. His junk collection is the most amazing, interesting, crazy thing I’ve ever seen! It’s a sturdy tower of stuff that you walk through. It stairs too. It’s one of those things you just have to go see. My kids,10&14, cannot wait to go back, Traveled with family | https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g30196-d2540650-Reviews-Cathedral_of_Junk-Austin_Texas.html | 4 | Cathedral of Junk | categories: Points of Interest & Landmarks | Cathedral of Junk ; categories: Points of Interest & Landmarks ; ; Reviews: Must see!!, This was amazing! It's literally a cathedral of junk, with colored rooms, like "the yellow room," and the "pink room." You'll also walk through several tunnels, and over the top. There's a slide in the back. Each "room" has unique, eclectic art, some with painstaking details. It has been approved as structurally safe, even though it doesn't look like it. Beside the cathedral is a little structure that shows pictures of the transformation over the years and the history of how it began. Make sure to sign the wall inside! This is a man's backyard, where he lives, in a suburban neighborhood! He's doing his part to keep Austin weird, but you have to feel for the neighbors. The owner requests you park up the street for obvious reasons. But don't miss this! Keeping Austin Weird!, I had no idea what I was coming to. Literally. My son's girlfriend simply drove to some random neighborhood. We got out of the car and I noticed a sign saying they would be closed until April 4th. Usually, you have to call for reservations. Vincent, the owner, had been working in the back yard and came to the gate when his dogs started barking at us. Enjoyed a little small talk and he invited us to come on back and check out the "junk".
He has been working on this backyard art since 1989. I was amazed at some of the many different things I saw. It is somewhat organized and divided into different colored areas... sort of. Three different levels you can climb to.
I laughed and giggled in amazement. I cannot imagine what goes on in his mind! He has truly turned one man's junk into another man's treasure.
Vincent was very congenial during our entire visit. He offered to take pictures of us and showed us the best photo ops. When we were ready to leave, he mentioned that he had a tip box on the way out.
This is not something everyone would enjoy, but I loved it! Absolutely amazing, We called Tim last minute to see if we could visit. He said-absolutely. His junk collection is the most amazing, interesting, crazy thing I’ve ever seen! It’s a sturdy tower of stuff that you walk through. It stairs too. It’s one of those things you just have to go see. My kids,10&14, cannot wait to go back, Traveled with family | [
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Austin | Reviews: Fantastic comedy/music/magic show - see it!!, FABULOUS comedy and magic show. Like nothing I've ever seen (and I've seen a lot of magic shows!). So unique - lots of musical satirical numbers and so well done. Very creative use of the back of stage, which is a wall of windows along the sidewalk. Outdoor space was used in very creative and hilarious ways. Great audience interaction. Fantastic piano player while people were getting seated - I'd come early just to see him if that was possible! The magician had so many wonderful illusions and all were entertaining and/or funny. Highly recommended!! Worth seeing, My husband was skeptical, but this was one of the highlights of this trip. Make sure to book in advance if you can as both shows the night we were there were sold out. It's creative, thoughtful, and funny- everyone in the audience was enjoying the music and magic. A good way to spend a couple hours in the evening down on the Dirty Six.... Austin tradition. , Great comedy show. Really funny. The actors/actresses are fantastic. Magician was great. I did general admission. Got there an hour early and sat in the front row. The hour went quickly because you people watch because the front of the theater is windows to the street. I gave it “4” instead of “5” because there were something’s that were a little crude. I was there with my 14 & 18 y/o. If those things don’t bother you, it’s a 5. , Traveled with family | https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g30196-d587644-Reviews-Esther_s_Follies-Austin_Texas.html | 5 | Esther's Follies | categories: Comedy Clubs Theatre & Performances | Esther's Follies ; categories: Comedy Clubs Theatre & Performances ; ; Reviews: Fantastic comedy/music/magic show - see it!!, FABULOUS comedy and magic show. Like nothing I've ever seen (and I've seen a lot of magic shows!). So unique - lots of musical satirical numbers and so well done. Very creative use of the back of stage, which is a wall of windows along the sidewalk. Outdoor space was used in very creative and hilarious ways. Great audience interaction. Fantastic piano player while people were getting seated - I'd come early just to see him if that was possible! The magician had so many wonderful illusions and all were entertaining and/or funny. Highly recommended!! Worth seeing, My husband was skeptical, but this was one of the highlights of this trip. Make sure to book in advance if you can as both shows the night we were there were sold out. It's creative, thoughtful, and funny- everyone in the audience was enjoying the music and magic. A good way to spend a couple hours in the evening down on the Dirty Six.... Austin tradition. , Great comedy show. Really funny. The actors/actresses are fantastic. Magician was great. I did general admission. Got there an hour early and sat in the front row. The hour went quickly because you people watch because the front of the theater is windows to the street. I gave it “4” instead of “5” because there were something’s that were a little crude. I was there with my 14 & 18 y/o. If those things don’t bother you, it’s a 5. , Traveled with family | [
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Austin | Reviews: Team building event at Urban Axe, From the moment I sent the request, I had a confirmation email with a follow-up email directly from the staff willing and able to answer any questions I had. They were patient with me as I double booked and a few days later needed to add throwers to my event. They ensure all those who attend pay appropriately, so you don't have to run around and collect money if you don't want to. They stay with your group throughout the event, ensuring safety rules are followed and pushing things along to keep active. 10/10 would recommend it; I will not attend any other axe-throwing venue in Texas, it was that good! Great space, great staff, great fun!, My experience at Urban Axes Austin was fantastic. First off, the space is incredibly inclusive with various pride flags all over putting me at ease right away. Second, the staff had a great energy and enthusiasm, and was super helpful in getting everyone up to speed and throwing axes quickly (and safely). To top it all off, they encouraged everyone to participate in a friendly single elimination tournament after a couple of rounds of throwing that was one of the best team building experiences I've had with a group of business peers.
All around, this was a fantastic experience and one I would recommend to anyone in the area! Amazing axe throwing experience!, Aaron was the best coach and gave super helpful tips! He made all of the first time axe-throwers feel very comfortable and made sure we all had fun! He was also very personable and made sure to cater to our bachelorette party., Traveled with friends | https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g30196-d12830558-Reviews-Urban_Axes_Austin-Austin_Texas.html | 5 | Urban Axes Austin | categories: Game & Entertainment Centers | Description: Urban Axes is America's premier indoor competitive axe throwing venue located in Austin's East Side. Come experience the fun of throwing axes! Open for group bookings such as birthdays, bachelor/bachelorette parties, the best team building event ever or just a fun night out with friends. Urban Axes also offers 8-week leagues and hourly walk-in sessions. Ages 12+. | Urban Axes Austin ; categories: Game & Entertainment Centers ; Description: Urban Axes is America's premier indoor competitive axe throwing venue located in Austin's East Side. Come experience the fun of throwing axes! Open for group bookings such as birthdays, bachelor/bachelorette parties, the best team building event ever or just a fun night out with friends. Urban Axes also offers 8-week leagues and hourly walk-in sessions. Ages 12+. ; Reviews: Team building event at Urban Axe, From the moment I sent the request, I had a confirmation email with a follow-up email directly from the staff willing and able to answer any questions I had. They were patient with me as I double booked and a few days later needed to add throwers to my event. They ensure all those who attend pay appropriately, so you don't have to run around and collect money if you don't want to. They stay with your group throughout the event, ensuring safety rules are followed and pushing things along to keep active. 10/10 would recommend it; I will not attend any other axe-throwing venue in Texas, it was that good! Great space, great staff, great fun!, My experience at Urban Axes Austin was fantastic. First off, the space is incredibly inclusive with various pride flags all over putting me at ease right away. Second, the staff had a great energy and enthusiasm, and was super helpful in getting everyone up to speed and throwing axes quickly (and safely). To top it all off, they encouraged everyone to participate in a friendly single elimination tournament after a couple of rounds of throwing that was one of the best team building experiences I've had with a group of business peers.
All around, this was a fantastic experience and one I would recommend to anyone in the area! Amazing axe throwing experience!, Aaron was the best coach and gave super helpful tips! He made all of the first time axe-throwers feel very comfortable and made sure we all had fun! He was also very personable and made sure to cater to our bachelorette party., Traveled with friends | [
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Austin | Reviews: | https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g30196-d1626558-Reviews-Blazer_Tag-Austin_Texas.html | 4.5 | Blazer Tag | categories: Amusement & Theme Parks | Description: Blazer Tag is Austin's #1 family entertainment center. Locally owned and operated, Blazer Tag recently celebrated it's 20th Anniversary! Our laser tag arena is the biggest in Texas, containing 3 stories of towers and ramps for the ultimate game of tag and hide & seek. We offer birthday parties, group rates, team-building missions and much more! | Blazer Tag ; categories: Amusement & Theme Parks ; Description: Blazer Tag is Austin's #1 family entertainment center. Locally owned and operated, Blazer Tag recently celebrated it's 20th Anniversary! Our laser tag arena is the biggest in Texas, containing 3 stories of towers and ramps for the ultimate game of tag and hide & seek. We offer birthday parties, group rates, team-building missions and much more! ; Reviews: | [
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Austin | Reviews: Try the cider , Had a nice lake view sitting in sun w our dog asleep at our feet . Many deck levels .. we did valet and walked up to the highest level. Food appears to be standard bar food..totally doable
We went mid day on a Sunday.. can see why it gets packed at sunset..we saw paddle boarders, boats, a helicopter land on a low water island.. great views and took about 25 from downtown to drive there..pretty easy , Traveled as a couple Dont confuse with oasis restaurant, This is a bar not the large restaurant adjacent to it with similar name. We all had Cubana sandwich with fries and got spicy ketchup on the side or parmesan truffle fries. Great sandwich but wouldn't spend the extra for the truffle fries and were glad got spicy ketchup on the side as liked them better without. We went her for view at sunset and was worth it but good food was a bonus. Another recommendation is stick to the beer it is a brewery mixed drinks weren't worth the price, Traveled as a couple Amazing Sunset View, We couldn't get decent seats at the restaurant so we opted for the bar beside it. Good drink selection, although I am not a beer drinker, the apps were typical bar chow. The pretzel as a side to the chips didn't pan out. The truffle fries were good. The sunset though is a sight to behold. We went on a Friday and the crowd wasn't too bad. The picture above is spot on, an ordinary camera will produce fantastic results. Now if they could only hire a good chef... | https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g30196-d8006160-Reviews-Oasis_Texas_Brewing_Company-Austin_Texas.html | 4 | Oasis Texas Brewing Company | categories: Breweries | Description: Suggested duration | Oasis Texas Brewing Company ; categories: Breweries ; Description: Suggested duration ; Reviews: Try the cider , Had a nice lake view sitting in sun w our dog asleep at our feet . Many deck levels .. we did valet and walked up to the highest level. Food appears to be standard bar food..totally doable
We went mid day on a Sunday.. can see why it gets packed at sunset..we saw paddle boarders, boats, a helicopter land on a low water island.. great views and took about 25 from downtown to drive there..pretty easy , Traveled as a couple Dont confuse with oasis restaurant, This is a bar not the large restaurant adjacent to it with similar name. We all had Cubana sandwich with fries and got spicy ketchup on the side or parmesan truffle fries. Great sandwich but wouldn't spend the extra for the truffle fries and were glad got spicy ketchup on the side as liked them better without. We went her for view at sunset and was worth it but good food was a bonus. Another recommendation is stick to the beer it is a brewery mixed drinks weren't worth the price, Traveled as a couple Amazing Sunset View, We couldn't get decent seats at the restaurant so we opted for the bar beside it. Good drink selection, although I am not a beer drinker, the apps were typical bar chow. The pretzel as a side to the chips didn't pan out. The truffle fries were good. The sunset though is a sight to behold. We went on a Friday and the crowd wasn't too bad. The picture above is spot on, an ordinary camera will produce fantastic results. Now if they could only hire a good chef... | [
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Austin | Reviews: Great Pioneer Farms - Self-guided walking tour, We wanted to step back into the 1800s in Texas by visiting the Pioneer Farms. Unfortunately, we arrived around 10 a.m. on Sunday. It was a great place to visit. We were expected to see volunteers dressed up and working in various homes and buildings. Unfortunately, the volunteers do not arrive until around 1 p.a. on Sundays, so we missed the action. However, we completely enjoyed taking the self-guided tour. You can pick up the tour brochure at the General Store. The tour moves from one landmark to another. Information signs are posted along the marked trails and pathways. Well worth the visit. Plan for at least 2 hours. We took over a ton of pictures. So much to see. Well worth the time. YOu could actually spend a half-day and still not see everything., Glad you had a great time experiencing Texas history., Written , February 21, 2020, This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Witchfest2020, Quaint, cute, and full of history! A fully operational farm with room to host expansive events effortlessly. We enjoyed walking around the "town" and seeing every thing both the venue and the festival had to offer. Location is super convenient too - a nice neighborhood separates this from the rest of the town, so you get all the perks of country living near a big city., Thanks for the review, musicbecca2. Look for more fun festivals in coming months, as the coronavirus pandemic passes. Already, we are almost fully reopened and are safely letting visitors experience 1800s Texas in the outdoors with social distancing, masks and other precautions. Come see us!, Written , May 28, 2020, This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC., Traveled with friends Living History at its Best, Pioneer Farms is a wonderful destination in Austin for families and people of all ages! You can step back in time and really experience life in the 1850's ! The buildings are historically preserved, the farm animals are fascinating, and the volunteer re-enactors are very well prepared! Try to go right when they open in the morning, especially during the hot Austin summers!, Thanks so much for your kind words. Check out all the current activities and events at PioneerFrms.org., Written , April 1, 2019, This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC. | https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g30196-d139461-Reviews-Jourdan_Bachman_Pioneer_Farms-Austin_Texas.html | 4.5 | Jourdan-Bachman Pioneer Farms | categories: History Museums | Description: Step back in time to the mid 1800s, on six restored homesites dating from 1841 to 1899, plus artisans and exhibits portraying Old Texas like it once was. The Sprinkle Corner village at the entrance features an historic dance hall, a renowned collection of historic carriages and a general store. | Jourdan-Bachman Pioneer Farms ; categories: History Museums ; Description: Step back in time to the mid 1800s, on six restored homesites dating from 1841 to 1899, plus artisans and exhibits portraying Old Texas like it once was. The Sprinkle Corner village at the entrance features an historic dance hall, a renowned collection of historic carriages and a general store. ; Reviews: Great Pioneer Farms - Self-guided walking tour, We wanted to step back into the 1800s in Texas by visiting the Pioneer Farms. Unfortunately, we arrived around 10 a.m. on Sunday. It was a great place to visit. We were expected to see volunteers dressed up and working in various homes and buildings. Unfortunately, the volunteers do not arrive until around 1 p.a. on Sundays, so we missed the action. However, we completely enjoyed taking the self-guided tour. You can pick up the tour brochure at the General Store. The tour moves from one landmark to another. Information signs are posted along the marked trails and pathways. Well worth the visit. Plan for at least 2 hours. We took over a ton of pictures. So much to see. Well worth the time. YOu could actually spend a half-day and still not see everything., Glad you had a great time experiencing Texas history., Written , February 21, 2020, This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Witchfest2020, Quaint, cute, and full of history! A fully operational farm with room to host expansive events effortlessly. We enjoyed walking around the "town" and seeing every thing both the venue and the festival had to offer. Location is super convenient too - a nice neighborhood separates this from the rest of the town, so you get all the perks of country living near a big city., Thanks for the review, musicbecca2. Look for more fun festivals in coming months, as the coronavirus pandemic passes. Already, we are almost fully reopened and are safely letting visitors experience 1800s Texas in the outdoors with social distancing, masks and other precautions. Come see us!, Written , May 28, 2020, This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC., Traveled with friends Living History at its Best, Pioneer Farms is a wonderful destination in Austin for families and people of all ages! You can step back in time and really experience life in the 1850's ! The buildings are historically preserved, the farm animals are fascinating, and the volunteer re-enactors are very well prepared! Try to go right when they open in the morning, especially during the hot Austin summers!, Thanks so much for your kind words. Check out all the current activities and events at PioneerFrms.org., Written , April 1, 2019, This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC. | [
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Austin | Reviews: | https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g30196-d558716-Reviews-St_Edward_s_University-Austin_Texas.html | 4.5 | St. Edward's University | categories: Universities & Schools Architectural Buildings | Description: St. Edward’s is a private, liberal arts Catholic university in the Holy Cross tradition with approximately 4,500 students. Located in Austin, Texas, with a network of partner universities around the world, St. Edward’s is a diverse community that offers undergraduate and graduate programs designed to inspire students with a global perspective. St. Edward’s University has been recognized for 17 consecutive years as one of “America’s Best Colleges” by U.S. News & World Report and ranks in the top 8 of Best Regional Universities in the Western Region. St. Edward's has also been recognized by Forbes and the Center for College Affordability and Productivity. https://www.stedwards.edu/ | St. Edward's University ; categories: Universities & Schools Architectural Buildings ; Description: St. Edward’s is a private, liberal arts Catholic university in the Holy Cross tradition with approximately 4,500 students. Located in Austin, Texas, with a network of partner universities around the world, St. Edward’s is a diverse community that offers undergraduate and graduate programs designed to inspire students with a global perspective. St. Edward’s University has been recognized for 17 consecutive years as one of “America’s Best Colleges” by U.S. News & World Report and ranks in the top 8 of Best Regional Universities in the Western Region. St. Edward's has also been recognized by Forbes and the Center for College Affordability and Productivity. https://www.stedwards.edu/ ; Reviews: | [
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Austin | Reviews: I was expecting more, I was definitely expecting more than what I got out of this. The rooms/exhibits are very cramped so I definitely suggest visiting at an off-peak time. There is a lot to see but its mostly articles and figures from movies. There's not a lot of good signage so it is easy to miss things because of the layout. But its cool i guess if you're really in to oddities. They have a pretty well stocked gift shop as well, though some things were a bit more pricey than they should be. Interesting museum in downtown Austin, Texas, If you drive, you must find downtown parking. The entrance is through the gift shop. You pay your admission and enter the first portion of the museum, which you may browse at your own pace. When the performer is ready for the next show, you may go to the sideshow room. After viewing the sideshow (about 10 minutes--tips are accepted), which is intended to be somewhat disturbing, the performer will escort you through the rest of the museum. You exit through the gift shop. Mehh, Is a budget take of “Ripley’s believe it or not” but dingy, smaller, dirtier, and less organized. There are electric cables in sight and layers of dust. Is definitely quirky and weird. I enjoyed it, but I would not have payed what they charge for the value of the delivery and the time spent in there. I’m unsure if I would recommend a friend to do it at least once while visiting Austin. , Traveled as a couple | https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g30196-d3400317-Reviews-Museum_of_The_Weird-Austin_Texas.html | 3.5 | Museum of The Weird | categories: Speciality Museums | Description: Museum of the Weird is one of the world's last true dime museums continuing in the tradition of P.T. Barnum. It is located on 6th Street in downtown Austin, Texas inside Lucky Lizard Curios & Gifts. The museum boasts a variety of unusual attractions, such as monsters, mummies, freaks of nature, shrunken heads, and Fiji mermaids. It also features paranormal subject matter like ghosts, UFO's and Bigfoot, and is home to the world famous Creature in Ice! | Museum of The Weird ; categories: Speciality Museums ; Description: Museum of the Weird is one of the world's last true dime museums continuing in the tradition of P.T. Barnum. It is located on 6th Street in downtown Austin, Texas inside Lucky Lizard Curios & Gifts. The museum boasts a variety of unusual attractions, such as monsters, mummies, freaks of nature, shrunken heads, and Fiji mermaids. It also features paranormal subject matter like ghosts, UFO's and Bigfoot, and is home to the world famous Creature in Ice! ; Reviews: I was expecting more, I was definitely expecting more than what I got out of this. The rooms/exhibits are very cramped so I definitely suggest visiting at an off-peak time. There is a lot to see but its mostly articles and figures from movies. There's not a lot of good signage so it is easy to miss things because of the layout. But its cool i guess if you're really in to oddities. They have a pretty well stocked gift shop as well, though some things were a bit more pricey than they should be. Interesting museum in downtown Austin, Texas, If you drive, you must find downtown parking. The entrance is through the gift shop. You pay your admission and enter the first portion of the museum, which you may browse at your own pace. When the performer is ready for the next show, you may go to the sideshow room. After viewing the sideshow (about 10 minutes--tips are accepted), which is intended to be somewhat disturbing, the performer will escort you through the rest of the museum. You exit through the gift shop. Mehh, Is a budget take of “Ripley’s believe it or not” but dingy, smaller, dirtier, and less organized. There are electric cables in sight and layers of dust. Is definitely quirky and weird. I enjoyed it, but I would not have payed what they charge for the value of the delivery and the time spent in there. I’m unsure if I would recommend a friend to do it at least once while visiting Austin. , Traveled as a couple | [
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Austin | Reviews: The best track yet for many reasons, I've been to a few F1 circuits and this is by far the best yet, it offers much more than European circuits and is a must for getting entire families into F1, it has entertainment and live bands, a diverse selection of food unlike other circuits and is very friendly good headline bands and above all is also very good for general admission as there are lots of places to sit on grass and view the race. The American owners of F1 is the best thing to happen to it, I would have rated it as 5 stars if it wasnt such a walk to the car parks as this can be tiresome to get out after the race, perhaps buses to ferry people out on bus would help but well done COTA I've already booked for next year to see Hamilton world champion again food selection at this circuit is better than any other and pricing is reasonable . Entertainment is also good when not watching the races , Traveled as a couple They have gone over the top in trying to extract $ from this, I’m this was a life event for sure. I’m a car nut so this was a bucket list thing. We were in the grandstands so we had it as best as it can be. But they have tried to extract too many $ from this. The crowds are just overwhelming . The food is not great and the lines are so long that you can’t get any anyway. We had it great with the 500$ parking pass and main grandstand seats. It was fun to see but I honestly won’t come back., Traveled with friends Circuit of Americas, We paid a visit while on our Texas road trip and did the the Circuit tour. It was about 2 hours and worth the time. We got to see the entire complex and enjoyed being able to go into the drivers pit. Can only imagine what this place is like on race day. Highlight of our time in Austin., Traveled with family | https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g30196-d8820218-Reviews-F1_United_States_Grand_Prix-Austin_Texas.html | 4 | F1 - United States Grand Prix | categories: Sporting Events | Description: At the end of October, located just south of Austin, Texas, the USA Formula 1 Grand Prix is held each year. The newly built race track and venue for the event, the Circuit of the Americas, holds nearly 120,000 screaming fans. Depending on your preference of how you would like to view the race, there are over sixteen high-priced grandstand seating areas to choose from, one of which is general admission seating starting at $199.00. | F1 - United States Grand Prix ; categories: Sporting Events ; Description: At the end of October, located just south of Austin, Texas, the USA Formula 1 Grand Prix is held each year. The newly built race track and venue for the event, the Circuit of the Americas, holds nearly 120,000 screaming fans. Depending on your preference of how you would like to view the race, there are over sixteen high-priced grandstand seating areas to choose from, one of which is general admission seating starting at $199.00. ; Reviews: The best track yet for many reasons, I've been to a few F1 circuits and this is by far the best yet, it offers much more than European circuits and is a must for getting entire families into F1, it has entertainment and live bands, a diverse selection of food unlike other circuits and is very friendly good headline bands and above all is also very good for general admission as there are lots of places to sit on grass and view the race. The American owners of F1 is the best thing to happen to it, I would have rated it as 5 stars if it wasnt such a walk to the car parks as this can be tiresome to get out after the race, perhaps buses to ferry people out on bus would help but well done COTA I've already booked for next year to see Hamilton world champion again food selection at this circuit is better than any other and pricing is reasonable . Entertainment is also good when not watching the races , Traveled as a couple They have gone over the top in trying to extract $ from this, I’m this was a life event for sure. I’m a car nut so this was a bucket list thing. We were in the grandstands so we had it as best as it can be. But they have tried to extract too many $ from this. The crowds are just overwhelming . The food is not great and the lines are so long that you can’t get any anyway. We had it great with the 500$ parking pass and main grandstand seats. It was fun to see but I honestly won’t come back., Traveled with friends Circuit of Americas, We paid a visit while on our Texas road trip and did the the Circuit tour. It was about 2 hours and worth the time. We got to see the entire complex and enjoyed being able to go into the drivers pit. Can only imagine what this place is like on race day. Highlight of our time in Austin., Traveled with family | [
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Austin | Reviews: | https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g30196-d6662348-Reviews-The_Austin_Winery-Austin_Texas.html | 4.5 | The Austin Winery | categories: Wineries & Vineyards | Description: The Austin Winery a is boutique, urban winery and tasting room, 10 minutes from downtown Austin. As a small urban winery, we rely solely on family-owned growers, from the best growing regions of Texas & California to source our grapes. We handcraft our artisanal wines in small lots, ensuring delicate blends with nuanced flavors of fruit and spice, balanced expertly with acidity and earthiness. Our AVA designate wines are pure expressions of their terroir, something we take great pride in. CEO & President, Ross McLauchlan, has focused the young team's efforts on making approachable, high quality wines that fit with Austin's culture, climate, and cuisine in a snob-free setting. | The Austin Winery ; categories: Wineries & Vineyards ; Description: The Austin Winery a is boutique, urban winery and tasting room, 10 minutes from downtown Austin. As a small urban winery, we rely solely on family-owned growers, from the best growing regions of Texas & California to source our grapes. We handcraft our artisanal wines in small lots, ensuring delicate blends with nuanced flavors of fruit and spice, balanced expertly with acidity and earthiness. Our AVA designate wines are pure expressions of their terroir, something we take great pride in. CEO & President, Ross McLauchlan, has focused the young team's efforts on making approachable, high quality wines that fit with Austin's culture, climate, and cuisine in a snob-free setting. ; Reviews: | [
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Austin | Reviews: | https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g30196-d139463-Reviews-Old_Bakery_Emporium-Austin_Texas.html | 4.5 | Old Bakery & Emporium | categories: Historic Sites | Description: Emporium of arts and crafts created by local artists. It is has a History Center, Art Gallery, Visitor Center and is a Historical Bakery built in 1876, complete with an old-fashioned oven and wooden baker's spade. | Old Bakery & Emporium ; categories: Historic Sites ; Description: Emporium of arts and crafts created by local artists. It is has a History Center, Art Gallery, Visitor Center and is a Historical Bakery built in 1876, complete with an old-fashioned oven and wooden baker's spade. ; Reviews: | [
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Austin | Reviews: We came for the name, stayed for the beer, This is a fun little spot that I'm sure outside of Covid would have been packet to the brim. The brewery is off in a little industrial area (but close to other breweries and wineries), but it is worth the drive outside of the city for. We had some of their darker beers and really enjoyed them. The service was very friendly and their outdoor seating was nice. They are certainly dog friendly which also makes the brewery more entertaining to visit. I would give this brewery a good thumbs up and put it on your list to visit when you come to Austin. St. Elmo Brewing and Spicy Boys Fried Chicken, We came for the beer but also impressed by Spicy Boys Fried Chicken food truck. My husband enjoyed the Chico beer. I loved the Thai BBQ chiken boneless wings. , Traveled as a couple Something For Everyone, It's difficult for us to find a brewery that works for both of us: One of us prefers NA beer/hop water and the other drinks almost only sours. St. Elmo's does both fabulously! Plus the vibe is relaxed and there's plenty of seating to go around. If we lived in the Austin area, we'd definitely be back., Traveled as a couple | https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g30196-d11919353-Reviews-St_Elmo_Brewing_Company-Austin_Texas.html | 4.5 | St Elmo Brewing Company | categories: Breweries | Description: Suggested duration | St Elmo Brewing Company ; categories: Breweries ; Description: Suggested duration ; Reviews: We came for the name, stayed for the beer, This is a fun little spot that I'm sure outside of Covid would have been packet to the brim. The brewery is off in a little industrial area (but close to other breweries and wineries), but it is worth the drive outside of the city for. We had some of their darker beers and really enjoyed them. The service was very friendly and their outdoor seating was nice. They are certainly dog friendly which also makes the brewery more entertaining to visit. I would give this brewery a good thumbs up and put it on your list to visit when you come to Austin. St. Elmo Brewing and Spicy Boys Fried Chicken, We came for the beer but also impressed by Spicy Boys Fried Chicken food truck. My husband enjoyed the Chico beer. I loved the Thai BBQ chiken boneless wings. , Traveled as a couple Something For Everyone, It's difficult for us to find a brewery that works for both of us: One of us prefers NA beer/hop water and the other drinks almost only sours. St. Elmo's does both fabulously! Plus the vibe is relaxed and there's plenty of seating to go around. If we lived in the Austin area, we'd definitely be back., Traveled as a couple | [
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Austin | Reviews: Objects of Childhood, I can’t remember how many times I walk past the Texas Toy Museum on Congress Ave and never checked it out. I had some time to kill so said told my wife, “Let’s check it out” and up the narrow stairs we went, but first encountered the Han Solo encased in carbonite.
The lobby or toy closet was loaded with toys and memorabilia from floor to ceiling. I was in awe and paid admission to enter room with so many old toys from the past my childhood memories went into shock. There was glass enclosed cases with toys grouped together by types. There was a Star Wars, Avenger, Transformers, Simpsons, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and more collections. I spent spend quite a bit of time looking at thousands of plastic artifacts and played a scavenger hunt to find certain toys in this massive collection. The prized item to be found was … not surprisingly … Waldo.
Afterwards I entered a room with some video games from the past where can play for free. More toys also proudly displayed on the walls in here too. I imagine like Toy Story if these toys come to life when the doors close at night. So where do these toys come from? Apparently many were donated to this museum to help mom clean up closets and attics. I myself have toys at home in boxes where need to placed at a better home and was told can call to have them picked up.
I was glad I took time to experienced the Texas Toy Museum where is was fun and recommend it for everyone who want to show their kids the toys they played with when they were their age., Traveled as a couple Blast from the past!, I am an 80s toy and action figure collector, so it was especially great to see the collection at the Texas Toy Museum. Although it isn’t really curated in terms of signs and placards to read, you can ask about any item. Many of the toys are in cleverly designed dioramas (The G.I. Joe display is a masterpiece!), and it looks like additions are brought in daily. I was happy to see that there weren’t just “boy toys” but “girl toys” as well. The admission price also gives you free play of arcade and old console games, and the shop has some real treasures for sale at reasonable prices. It should be noted that the downtown location is new as of only Winter/Spring 2019, so older reviews are referring to the old location., Traveled as a couple Almost Better than a Saturday Morning Cartoon., I enjoyed this museum that pays homage to many of the toys I and my brothers grew up playing with. The owner/founder was there working and he was very polite and answered all the questions I had about the toys and how he got started. It's right in the heart of downtown where all the bars and action is ..in a perfect tourist attraction spot. The museum is also a bar ad arcade which I think is a pretty cool idea. Lots of toys many of us forgot about like Inspector Gadget, Pee Wee's Playhouse and She- Ra. The place is jammed packed with toys. and the price was only $9 to get in! | https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g30196-d10175978-Reviews-Texas_Toy_Museum-Austin_Texas.html | 4 | Texas Toy Museum | categories: Speciality Museums | Description: The Texas Toy Museum is a nonprofit museum organized to collect, preserve, display and educate the community on the historic significance and cultural impact of rare and vintage toys. We have thousands of toys and games on display as well as a classic arcade room. We also sell vintage toys and games in our gift shop, and host weekly educational classes from resin casting to toy restoration. | Texas Toy Museum ; categories: Speciality Museums ; Description: The Texas Toy Museum is a nonprofit museum organized to collect, preserve, display and educate the community on the historic significance and cultural impact of rare and vintage toys. We have thousands of toys and games on display as well as a classic arcade room. We also sell vintage toys and games in our gift shop, and host weekly educational classes from resin casting to toy restoration. ; Reviews: Objects of Childhood, I can’t remember how many times I walk past the Texas Toy Museum on Congress Ave and never checked it out. I had some time to kill so said told my wife, “Let’s check it out” and up the narrow stairs we went, but first encountered the Han Solo encased in carbonite.
The lobby or toy closet was loaded with toys and memorabilia from floor to ceiling. I was in awe and paid admission to enter room with so many old toys from the past my childhood memories went into shock. There was glass enclosed cases with toys grouped together by types. There was a Star Wars, Avenger, Transformers, Simpsons, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and more collections. I spent spend quite a bit of time looking at thousands of plastic artifacts and played a scavenger hunt to find certain toys in this massive collection. The prized item to be found was … not surprisingly … Waldo.
Afterwards I entered a room with some video games from the past where can play for free. More toys also proudly displayed on the walls in here too. I imagine like Toy Story if these toys come to life when the doors close at night. So where do these toys come from? Apparently many were donated to this museum to help mom clean up closets and attics. I myself have toys at home in boxes where need to placed at a better home and was told can call to have them picked up.
I was glad I took time to experienced the Texas Toy Museum where is was fun and recommend it for everyone who want to show their kids the toys they played with when they were their age., Traveled as a couple Blast from the past!, I am an 80s toy and action figure collector, so it was especially great to see the collection at the Texas Toy Museum. Although it isn’t really curated in terms of signs and placards to read, you can ask about any item. Many of the toys are in cleverly designed dioramas (The G.I. Joe display is a masterpiece!), and it looks like additions are brought in daily. I was happy to see that there weren’t just “boy toys” but “girl toys” as well. The admission price also gives you free play of arcade and old console games, and the shop has some real treasures for sale at reasonable prices. It should be noted that the downtown location is new as of only Winter/Spring 2019, so older reviews are referring to the old location., Traveled as a couple Almost Better than a Saturday Morning Cartoon., I enjoyed this museum that pays homage to many of the toys I and my brothers grew up playing with. The owner/founder was there working and he was very polite and answered all the questions I had about the toys and how he got started. It's right in the heart of downtown where all the bars and action is ..in a perfect tourist attraction spot. The museum is also a bar ad arcade which I think is a pretty cool idea. Lots of toys many of us forgot about like Inspector Gadget, Pee Wee's Playhouse and She- Ra. The place is jammed packed with toys. and the price was only $9 to get in! | [
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Austin | Reviews: | https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g30196-d10098102-Reviews-Boardwalk_at_Lady_Bird_Lake-Austin_Texas.html | 4.5 | Boardwalk at Lady Bird Lake | categories: Piers & Boardwalks | Description: Suggested duration | Boardwalk at Lady Bird Lake ; categories: Piers & Boardwalks ; Description: Suggested duration ; Reviews: | [
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Austin | Reviews: Great Night Out in Austin, Had a blast on Rainey Street. Historic district of town that has developed a great nightlife scene. Many bars and microbreweries to choose from with plenty of outdoor and indoor seating. Food trucks providing late night nourishment to keep you going late into the evening. Bangers and Craft Pride were my favorite spots but many more yet to be explored. Great fun - lots of different style bars, We hit Rainey Street on Veterans Day night and had a great time hopping from one bar to another. Each had a different theme and vibe. The food trucks were good and we ate at the lobster truck. Get the grilled cheese. Super fun! Don’t miss., Traveled with friends Schizophrenic, Rainey Street cannot decide what it wants to be. Is it the hipster, gentrified, bachelor/bachlorette neighborhood or a genuinely historical area with an interesting story to tell? The plethora of food trucks offer everything if you are hungry late at night, while the more established places, like Bangers and many of the bars, offer local food and drink from lunchtime on. very walkable from the hotel district and closing Rainey St. at night is a good idea. Still, the historical piece is too easily overlooked by planners and residents. | https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g30196-d12351131-Reviews-Rainey_Street_Historic_District-Austin_Texas.html | 4.5 | Rainey Street Historic District | categories: Historic Sites | Description: Suggested duration | Rainey Street Historic District ; categories: Historic Sites ; Description: Suggested duration ; Reviews: Great Night Out in Austin, Had a blast on Rainey Street. Historic district of town that has developed a great nightlife scene. Many bars and microbreweries to choose from with plenty of outdoor and indoor seating. Food trucks providing late night nourishment to keep you going late into the evening. Bangers and Craft Pride were my favorite spots but many more yet to be explored. Great fun - lots of different style bars, We hit Rainey Street on Veterans Day night and had a great time hopping from one bar to another. Each had a different theme and vibe. The food trucks were good and we ate at the lobster truck. Get the grilled cheese. Super fun! Don’t miss., Traveled with friends Schizophrenic, Rainey Street cannot decide what it wants to be. Is it the hipster, gentrified, bachelor/bachlorette neighborhood or a genuinely historical area with an interesting story to tell? The plethora of food trucks offer everything if you are hungry late at night, while the more established places, like Bangers and many of the bars, offer local food and drink from lunchtime on. very walkable from the hotel district and closing Rainey St. at night is a good idea. Still, the historical piece is too easily overlooked by planners and residents. | [
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Austin | Reviews: Yummy cider on tap - plus togo!, We dropped in for happy hour to enjoy $5 pints of cider and splurged on decadent gluten-free pizza. Wow. The pizza was sooooooooo good. Oozing cheese and pepperoni... They also offer their cider for takeout. Grab the Gold Imperial and you won't regret it. , Traveled as a couple Excellent ciders!, This is a really fun cidery! We came here a few years back when visiting friends and we really enjoyed all of the offerings they had. We also really liked the open seating and the relaxing atmosphere of the cidery. We've since had the pineapple cider several times here in Nashville and the cider is just as good canned as it was at the source. We don't get too many flavors in our neck of the woods, so we'll definitely return again to sample some more of their tasty ciders! Quick pit stop, My wife and I came here to kick off her birthday weekend, and we had a nice time. It was a good start. The ciders were tasty. The service was friendly and prompt.
So why wasn’t this a five-star review? It’s a simple thing, something easy to fix. Our table was sticky, not the kind of sticky from drink residue on the table. It was “hand grease” that builds up over time. Simply wiping the table with a wet bar rag won’t remove it. I know what it was, because 30 years worth of this stuff was on the stairway hand rails in my house when we bought it. The only way to remove it is with a strong detergent or commercial degreaser. Take care of this problem, and you get five stars., Traveled as a couple | https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g30196-d8561332-Reviews-Austin_Eastciders-Austin_Texas.html | 4.5 | Austin Eastciders | categories: Breweries | Austin Eastciders ; categories: Breweries ; ; Reviews: Yummy cider on tap - plus togo!, We dropped in for happy hour to enjoy $5 pints of cider and splurged on decadent gluten-free pizza. Wow. The pizza was sooooooooo good. Oozing cheese and pepperoni... They also offer their cider for takeout. Grab the Gold Imperial and you won't regret it. , Traveled as a couple Excellent ciders!, This is a really fun cidery! We came here a few years back when visiting friends and we really enjoyed all of the offerings they had. We also really liked the open seating and the relaxing atmosphere of the cidery. We've since had the pineapple cider several times here in Nashville and the cider is just as good canned as it was at the source. We don't get too many flavors in our neck of the woods, so we'll definitely return again to sample some more of their tasty ciders! Quick pit stop, My wife and I came here to kick off her birthday weekend, and we had a nice time. It was a good start. The ciders were tasty. The service was friendly and prompt.
So why wasn’t this a five-star review? It’s a simple thing, something easy to fix. Our table was sticky, not the kind of sticky from drink residue on the table. It was “hand grease” that builds up over time. Simply wiping the table with a wet bar rag won’t remove it. I know what it was, because 30 years worth of this stuff was on the stairway hand rails in my house when we bought it. The only way to remove it is with a strong detergent or commercial degreaser. Take care of this problem, and you get five stars., Traveled as a couple | [
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Austin | Reviews: Thank God things are opening up!, Came to Austin for a “staycation” and of course hit the brewery circuit. Austin Beerworks did not disappoint! Nice crowd, good service, misting fans(thank the Lord), and the loaded fries rocked! Oh, and they serve pretty good wine for those who come with beer lovers (me) but aren’t themselves! This is such a better draw than those breweries who refuse to acknowledge not all of us love beer. Now, for the beer, the amber and light lager are the norms and good beers. My honey came home with a four pack black IPA the people at our table said he HAD to try! All in all, thumbs up on all fronts! A must visit if your working the brewery circuit! Good Beer, Hubby and I ventured into the labyrinth of industrial buildings to find this place. Located next to a hockey facility, parking was a bit tight.
Main room was cool....as in actually a bit chilly for us with the giant fans keeping the cold air moving about. Sat outside and ordered sandwiches from their permanent, on-sight food truck. Both the chicken sandwich and the burger were $12 each and just average. We enjoyed our beers more!
Cool merch., Traveled as a couple ABW -- must stop for lovers of good craft beer, Exceptional beer, cool place, fun atmosphere, lots of parking, Kid friendly, and plenty of tables to enjoy a beer with friends or meet new ones, Austin Beerworks was on my must stop and try while in Austin. Glad I did. I've known their standard beers for some time, and I knew if I visited the brewery I'd find others. I sure did. They had a number of dark beers and several sours, all well made by expert brewers and served by friendly and helpful beer tenders. Well Done!! | https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g30196-d9604121-Reviews-Austin_Beerworks-Austin_Texas.html | 4.5 | Austin Beerworks | categories: Breweries | Description: Suggested duration | Austin Beerworks ; categories: Breweries ; Description: Suggested duration ; Reviews: Thank God things are opening up!, Came to Austin for a “staycation” and of course hit the brewery circuit. Austin Beerworks did not disappoint! Nice crowd, good service, misting fans(thank the Lord), and the loaded fries rocked! Oh, and they serve pretty good wine for those who come with beer lovers (me) but aren’t themselves! This is such a better draw than those breweries who refuse to acknowledge not all of us love beer. Now, for the beer, the amber and light lager are the norms and good beers. My honey came home with a four pack black IPA the people at our table said he HAD to try! All in all, thumbs up on all fronts! A must visit if your working the brewery circuit! Good Beer, Hubby and I ventured into the labyrinth of industrial buildings to find this place. Located next to a hockey facility, parking was a bit tight.
Main room was cool....as in actually a bit chilly for us with the giant fans keeping the cold air moving about. Sat outside and ordered sandwiches from their permanent, on-sight food truck. Both the chicken sandwich and the burger were $12 each and just average. We enjoyed our beers more!
Cool merch., Traveled as a couple ABW -- must stop for lovers of good craft beer, Exceptional beer, cool place, fun atmosphere, lots of parking, Kid friendly, and plenty of tables to enjoy a beer with friends or meet new ones, Austin Beerworks was on my must stop and try while in Austin. Glad I did. I've known their standard beers for some time, and I knew if I visited the brewery I'd find others. I sure did. They had a number of dark beers and several sours, all well made by expert brewers and served by friendly and helpful beer tenders. Well Done!! | [
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Austin | Reviews: Great trail for exercise, Great space for seeing Austin along the Colorado river, we entered near city hall, there was quite a it of garbage and weeds that needed tending to. Lots of joggers and cyclists on the trail. Found Stevie Tay Vaughn too, Traveled as a couple Challenging & Rewarding!, We took our three kids (13, 11 and 7) on this six mile hike, unsure how they would do. It proved to be tough but doable! We were so proud of them for hanging in there - all those steps were not easy. The trail was mostly shaded and well kept. We went on a random Wednesday, so it was pretty quiet. , Traveled with family Canyon trail is difficult but doable and well-shaded, We love to hike but haven't been on the trails in quite a while. I'm reasonably fit thanks to regular Pilates, but not the greatest cardio capacity. However, I managed the trail just fine by pacing myself on the ascending stretches. The nice thing about this trail is it has a good mix of ups, downs and flat-ish spots - so there was plenty of time to recover from a long up-hill stretch while keeping forward progress along the trail. We enjoyed the hike on a very sunny day and stayed pretty cool thanks to so much shade throughout. | https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g30196-d12634949-Reviews-River_Place_Nature_Trails-Austin_Texas.html | 4.5 | River Place Nature Trails | categories: Hiking Trails | Description: Suggested duration | River Place Nature Trails ; categories: Hiking Trails ; Description: Suggested duration ; Reviews: Great trail for exercise, Great space for seeing Austin along the Colorado river, we entered near city hall, there was quite a it of garbage and weeds that needed tending to. Lots of joggers and cyclists on the trail. Found Stevie Tay Vaughn too, Traveled as a couple Challenging & Rewarding!, We took our three kids (13, 11 and 7) on this six mile hike, unsure how they would do. It proved to be tough but doable! We were so proud of them for hanging in there - all those steps were not easy. The trail was mostly shaded and well kept. We went on a random Wednesday, so it was pretty quiet. , Traveled with family Canyon trail is difficult but doable and well-shaded, We love to hike but haven't been on the trails in quite a while. I'm reasonably fit thanks to regular Pilates, but not the greatest cardio capacity. However, I managed the trail just fine by pacing myself on the ascending stretches. The nice thing about this trail is it has a good mix of ups, downs and flat-ish spots - so there was plenty of time to recover from a long up-hill stretch while keeping forward progress along the trail. We enjoyed the hike on a very sunny day and stayed pretty cool thanks to so much shade throughout. | [
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Austin | Reviews: Worth trying, Average review due to facility-- just tents outside to sit in, and it unfortunately was raining and freezing rain at the time. Bitter cold. But they had a nice bar inside, just could not allow customers to use it - guess due to weird COVID requirements. Beer was good, but we drank it fast due to the temp. Hope to go back and try it during normal times at some point. Great variety of quality beers , Seems like a good bar, mostly locals, but also occasional tours of tourists stopping by for a beer tasting experience.
A wide variety of beers from IPAs, Stouts, fruit flavoured and many more, all brewed on the premises.
We sat outside which was very relaxing.
Friendly bar staff that are knowledgeable of all their beers and even happy to give you a free sample if you need help deciding., Traveled on business Great Brewery!, This place was packed when we got there, but we were able to snag some seats at the bar within a few minutes... because if you're not at the bar you have to wait in line to order.. and the line was out the door all day! The girls behind the bar were great and the wide selection of beers were fantastic! One of my favorite breweries in Austin! | https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g30196-d8004676-Reviews-Zilker_Brewing_Company-Austin_Texas.html | 4 | Zilker Brewing Company | categories: Breweries | Description: Urban craft brewery in the heart of East Austin specializing in Hazy IPA's, Ameircan IPA's, Sours and Lagers | Zilker Brewing Company ; categories: Breweries ; Description: Urban craft brewery in the heart of East Austin specializing in Hazy IPA's, Ameircan IPA's, Sours and Lagers ; Reviews: Worth trying, Average review due to facility-- just tents outside to sit in, and it unfortunately was raining and freezing rain at the time. Bitter cold. But they had a nice bar inside, just could not allow customers to use it - guess due to weird COVID requirements. Beer was good, but we drank it fast due to the temp. Hope to go back and try it during normal times at some point. Great variety of quality beers , Seems like a good bar, mostly locals, but also occasional tours of tourists stopping by for a beer tasting experience.
A wide variety of beers from IPAs, Stouts, fruit flavoured and many more, all brewed on the premises.
We sat outside which was very relaxing.
Friendly bar staff that are knowledgeable of all their beers and even happy to give you a free sample if you need help deciding., Traveled on business Great Brewery!, This place was packed when we got there, but we were able to snag some seats at the bar within a few minutes... because if you're not at the bar you have to wait in line to order.. and the line was out the door all day! The girls behind the bar were great and the wide selection of beers were fantastic! One of my favorite breweries in Austin! | [
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Austin | Reviews: Average street. Dirty., We stayed on 6th street in our Airbnb and we were told all the good spots are on 6th street. There was definitely a lot of places to walk past and see and some of the architecture is really historic looking- however I found the bars we walked past to be average and the street was very dirty. Lots of homeless people and one day we walked outside of our Airbnb on 6th street and there was human feces outside our door. Lots of renovations happening and we had a hard time getting to our Airbnb on the Friday night because they close off 6th street., Traveled with friends Still going strong for nightlife and music, Historic East Six Street, known in Austin as "Dirty Sixth", is still the focus of the Austin nightlife for bar scene and live music. Perhaps with the recently rezoned Rainey Street as a strong second. Many slightly seedy music bars are present here - my favourite remains the Jackalope. Closer to Congres Avenue there is also the posh Driskill hotel., Traveled on business Confusing street name, East 6th street is east of Congress- so I will write this in two parts.
E 6th (west of 35): 1 STAR: If you love fighting your way through crowds filled with young men in button up shirts, and young women in pouffy super short dresses... this is the place for you. If you have been known to yell "shots!shots!shots!shots!" then this is the place for you. If you've ever said "beers brah BEERS!" then this is the place for you. If any of these things make your anxiety rise, and your chest clench- it's best to avoid it altogether.
E 6th (east of 35): 4 STARS: There are many much more laid back bars here, and some pretty decent food to munch on afterwards as well. The crowd is a bit more vinyl records and eyeglasses than 6" heels. Rio Rita has a darned good bloody mary, the Liberty has East Side King and there are places to park your single speed bicycle. Be careful walking across the street however., Traveled with friends | https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g30196-d558735-Reviews-East_Sixth_Street-Austin_Texas.html | 3.5 | East Sixth Street | categories: Neighborhoods Points of Interest & Landmarks | East Sixth Street ; categories: Neighborhoods Points of Interest & Landmarks ; ; Reviews: Average street. Dirty., We stayed on 6th street in our Airbnb and we were told all the good spots are on 6th street. There was definitely a lot of places to walk past and see and some of the architecture is really historic looking- however I found the bars we walked past to be average and the street was very dirty. Lots of homeless people and one day we walked outside of our Airbnb on 6th street and there was human feces outside our door. Lots of renovations happening and we had a hard time getting to our Airbnb on the Friday night because they close off 6th street., Traveled with friends Still going strong for nightlife and music, Historic East Six Street, known in Austin as "Dirty Sixth", is still the focus of the Austin nightlife for bar scene and live music. Perhaps with the recently rezoned Rainey Street as a strong second. Many slightly seedy music bars are present here - my favourite remains the Jackalope. Closer to Congres Avenue there is also the posh Driskill hotel., Traveled on business Confusing street name, East 6th street is east of Congress- so I will write this in two parts.
E 6th (west of 35): 1 STAR: If you love fighting your way through crowds filled with young men in button up shirts, and young women in pouffy super short dresses... this is the place for you. If you have been known to yell "shots!shots!shots!shots!" then this is the place for you. If you've ever said "beers brah BEERS!" then this is the place for you. If any of these things make your anxiety rise, and your chest clench- it's best to avoid it altogether.
E 6th (east of 35): 4 STARS: There are many much more laid back bars here, and some pretty decent food to munch on afterwards as well. The crowd is a bit more vinyl records and eyeglasses than 6" heels. Rio Rita has a darned good bloody mary, the Liberty has East Side King and there are places to park your single speed bicycle. Be careful walking across the street however., Traveled with friends | [
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Austin | Reviews: | https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g30196-d9865482-Reviews-Turkey_Creek_Trail-Austin_Texas.html | 4.5 | Turkey Creek Trail | categories: Hiking Trails | Description: Suggested duration | Turkey Creek Trail ; categories: Hiking Trails ; Description: Suggested duration ; Reviews: | [
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