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Street. Contact the Austin Visitor Center for more information. 512/416-5700.


THE THINKERY—At this interactive museum, children can touch, play and learn. Admission charge. 1830 Simon Ave. 512/469-6200. www.thinkeryaustin.org.


UMLAUF SCULPTURE GARDEN—One of the world’s few exhibits devoted to a single sculptor, this museum displays works by Charles Umlauf, nationally acclaimed sculptor. The museum includes indoor exhibits while others are scattered along walks throughout the tree-shaded garden. Admission charge. 605 Robert E. Lee Road near Zilker Park. 512/445-5582. www.umlaufsculpture.org.


THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS—Just north of the State Capitol and downtown, the main campus is 357 acres and includes 120 buildings. The Information Center in Sid Rich- ardson Hall, adjacent to the LBJ Library and Museum, pro- vides information and maps. Blanton Museum of Art—Among the country’s top


university fine arts collections, this museum’s galleries feature contemporary Latin American, Renaissance and Western art. Admis sion charge, but free on Thursday. 200 E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., on The University of Texas campus. 512/471-7324. www.blantonmuseum.org. Harry Ransom Center—One of the world’s finest cul-


tural archives, the center has a rare 1455 Guten berg Bible, plus 30 million literary manuscripts, 1 million rare books, 5 million photographs and more than 100,000 works of art. Changing exhibits are drawn from the permanent holdings. 300 W. 21st St., on The University of Texas campus. 512/471-8944. www.hrc.utexas.edu. Texas Memorial Museum—This facility explores the


natural history of Texas. It includes the fossil remains of a Pterosaur, the largest flying creature ever found, with a wingspan of more than 40 feet. Other exhibition items range from gems and minerals to fossils and meteorites. Free. 2400 Trinity St. 512/471-1604. www.TexasNatural ScienceCenter.org. UT Tower—Enjoy the spectacular view from atop


The University of Texas’ most famous landmark. Tours are available through reservations, usually a week in ad- vance. The University of Texas campus. For schedule call 512/475-6633. www.utexas.edu/tower.


WALKING TOURS—Explore the city with free guided walking tours. Reservations required at least 48 hours in advance. A booklet is available for the self-guided tours from the Austin Convention and Visitors Bureau. www.austintexas.org/visitors/plan_your_trip. Congress Avenue and East Sixth Street Tour—This


10-block National Register Historic District tour weaves through downtown, revealing the history of Congress Ave- nue. It continues along the nine-block Sixth Street district and highlights Victorian archi tecture dating back to the mid-1800s. Bremond Block Tour—Walk through a block in down-


town Austin that was once considered one of the most eminent neighbor hoods owned by a single family. John Bremond Sr., family patriarch, successfully built this block with Victorian houses and lush landscapes. The Driskill Hotel—Built in 1886 by cattle baron Col.


Jesse L. Driskill. Tour the beautiful corridors and spaces, learn legends and facts about Driskill and his family. At Sixth and Brazos streets. www.driskillhotel.com/ about-texas-hotel.php. Hyde Park Tour—Take a self-guided tour of the Victo-


rian and bungalow-style homes along tree-shaded streets in this historic neighborhood. Elisabet Ney built her studio here. Hyde Park is north of downtown and The University of Texas, roughly between 38th and 45th streets.


WILD BASIN PRESERVE—Scenic Hill Country wilderness is west of the city. This 220-acre preserve is home to two endangered bird species: the golden-cheeked warbler and black-capped vireo. It has four miles of hiking trails and a special trail for the mobility impaired. Guided tours


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available. 805 N. Capital of Texas Highway. (Loop 360), 1.25 miles north of Bee Cave Road (R.M. 2244). 512/327-7622. www.wildbasin.org.


ZILKER PARK—This park includes the popular, spring-fed Barton Springs swimming pool (open year-round; Admis- sion charge). Other attractions in the park include the Zilk- er Botanical Garden and Splash! Into the Edwards Aquifer. The park serves as the site for the annual Austin City Lim- its Music Festival (www.aclfestival.com), traditionally held in the fall. www.ci.austin.tx.us/zilker/zilkermap.htm. Splash! Into the Edwards Aquifer is a hands-on exhibit


for kids and adults that explains how the aquifer is recharged and how the creeks and rivers in the Austin area are moni- tored for pollution. Visitors learn about the water cycle. In the Beverly S. Sheffield Education Center. 512/478-3170. Zilker Botanical Garden is a showcase of flowers,


shrubs and trees; it includes a Japanese Garden, Rose Garden and the Hartman Prehistoric Garden. 512/477-8672. www.zilkergarden.org.


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BANDERA CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU: 126 State Highway 16 S., half block off Main Street. 830/796-3045 or 800/364-3833. www.bandera cowboycapital.com.


This authentic Western town, surrounded by working and guest ranches, bills itself as the “Cowboy Capital of the World.” Rodeos are held at least twice weekly from Memo- rial Day through Labor Day. Western re-enactments are held Saturdays at Western Heritage Park on Main Street. The area offers horseback riding and trail rides at dude


ranches, secluded cabins, and swimming in resort pools or clear Hill Country lakes and rivers. Exotics ranches are available for year-round hunting. Find fishing, camping, hiking, rodeos, two 18-hole golf courses and various live music venues.


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