year-round as an entertainment venue.
www.circuitof
theamericas.com.
DOUBLE DECKER AUSTIN—This double-decker bus of- fers Austin’s only hop on/hop off, guided sightseeing tour. Format encourages self-exploration of the city. Admission charge. 512/596-2925.
http://doubledeckeraustin.com.
EAST SIXTH STREET (OLD PECAN STREET)— Restaurants, clubs and shops occupy the Victorian and native-stone buildings in the famous entertainment district that draws large crowds for nightlife. This is a National Register District. Markers are within the seven blocks between I-35 and Congress Avenue.
ELISABET NEY MUSEUM—National historic site and stu- dio of the famed German sculptress who immigrated to Texas in the 1870s. Her works stand in European palaces, the Texas and U.S. capitols, and the Smithsonian National Museum of American Art. The largest collection is at her studio here. 304 E. 44th St. 512/458-2255.
www.austin
museums.org.
FRENCH LEGATION—Built in 1840 by Comte Alphonse de Saligny, a French charge d’affaires to the Republic of Texas. It is a gem of Creole architecture with a superb collection of period furnishings. Admission charge. 802 San Marcos St. 512/472-8180.
frenchlegationmuseum.org.
GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER MUSEUM & CULTURAL CENTER—The museum is dedicated to African-American history and culture. It features galleries, a theater and a library. 1165 E. Angelina St. by Carver Library. 512/974-4926.
www.ci.austin.tx.us/carver.
GOVERNOR’S MANSION—This historic home has served as the official residence of Texas governors and their fami- lies since 1856. In 2008 the Governor’s Mansion was se- verely damaged by arson but has been fully restored. Free guided tours by advance reservation. 1010 Colorado St. 512/305-8524.
www.txfgm.org.
tours@tspb.state.tx.us.
HAMILTON POOL NATURE PRESERVE—See DRIPPING SPRINGS.
HILL COUNTRY FLYER—See CEDAR PARK.
LADY BIRD JOHNSON WILDFLOWER CENTER— Founded by Lady Bird Johnson in 1982, this site includes display gardens and trails. The center is committed to the preservation and re-establishment of native plants in planned landscapes. Visitor center has museum-quality exhibits. Admission charge. 4801 La Crosse Ave. At Slaughter Lane go south .8 miles on Loop 1 (MoPac). 512/232-0100.
www.wildflower.org.
LAKE CRUISES—Capital Cruises—Excursions are offered on Lady Bird Lake and Lake Austin for sunset and bat watching. Pontoon, paddle boat, canoe and kayak rentals also are available. Reservations recommended. Departs from Hyatt Regency dock on Lady Bird Lake. 208 Barton Springs Road. Cruise/rental fees. 512/480-9264.
www.capitalcruises.com. Lone Star Riverboat—Paddle wheeler offers a one-
hour narrated and scenic tour of Lady Bird Lake. Open March–Oct. (charter cruises year-round). Departs from dock between Hyatt Regency Hotel and South First Street Bridge on Lady Bird Lake. Call for pricing. 512/327-1388.
www.lonestarriverboat.com.
LAKES—Lake Austin—This Lower Colorado River Author- ity lake is one of the Highland Lakes. Several parks offer access. Popular for boating, marinas and swimming. On the western edge of Austin. 512/473-3200.
www.lcra.org. Lady Bird Lake—(Formerly Town Lake) This is the
stabilized course of the Colorado River through Austin. Boat tours are offered; fishing and non-motorized boats are allowed; no swimming. 512/974-6700. Lake Travis—This Lower Colorado River Authority lake
is one of the Highland Lakes. Boat ramps, marinas, parks and resorts offer boating, fishing, swimming, picnicking and camping. Call ahead about water levels. West of Aus- tin. 512/473-3200.
www.lcra.org.
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For a relatively small town, it’s easy to get lost in Fredericksburg. In the beauty of the Hill Country. In the history of its museums. The charming guesthouses, B&Bs and inns. Vineyards and wineries. Colorful galleries and quaint boutiques. And lots of live entertainment. So come. And lose yourself in the Hill Country magic of Fredericksburg. Willkommen!H
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Lake Walter E. Long—This City of Austin impound-
ment is primarily a fishing lake. Park offers a boat ramp and picnicking. East of Austin via F.M. 969 and F.M. 973. 512/926-5230.
LBJ PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY—Archives/museum related to LBJ and the office of the presidency, plus highlights of political campaigns. Exhibits include gifts from foreign heads of state, a moon rock and an Oval Office replica. 2313 Red River St. 512/721-0200.
www.lbjlibrary.org.
MCKINNEY FALLS STATE PARK—This park is designated as a historic site on the El Camino Real de los Tejas Nation- al Historic Trail. It offers mountain biking, hiking, fishing and camping. Swimmers find the pools beneath the falls a treat. Admission charge. Take U.S. 183 south to McKinney Falls Parkway, and turn west to the park entrance. 512/243- 1643.
www.tpwd.state.tx.us/state-parks/mckinney-falls.
MEXIC-ARTE MUSEUM—Permanent exhibits include Mexican masks and photographs. The museum features
works by Latin American artists throughout the year. Admission charge. 419 Congress Ave. 512/480-9373.
www.mexicartemuseum.org.
MOONLIGHT TOWERS—Austin’s street lighting system began in 1895 when the first of the original 31 towers was mounted. From a height of 165 feet, a cluster of six carbon arc lamps (now mercury vapor) casts a glow over a radius of 3,000 feet. Only 17 towers remain, and Austin is the only U.S. city with a tower system still intact. Call for locations. 866/GO-AUSTIN.
MOUNT BONNELL—Rising 780 feet above sea level, this natural limestone formation at the western edge of the city overlooks Lake Austin and provides breathtaking views of the city skyline. 3800 Mount Bonnell Road reached via West 35th Street or Old Bull Creek Road (R.M. 2222). 512/974-6700.
www.austinparks.org.
NEILL-COCHRAN HOUSE—Houses the National Society of Colonial Dames of America in Texas. It features Greek
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