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1. Ascend all 106 steps of Mt. Bonnell to enjoy the view. 478-0098
2. Take a friend to Hamilton's Pool and experience the miracle of Nature. 264-2740
3. Take a moonlight tour of the Wide Basion Preserve. 327-7622
4. Go for a ride on the long star riverboat or Capitol Cruise. (seasonal) 327-1388, 480-9264
5. Join hundreds standing in line for a chance to see a taping of "Austin City Limits". 471-4811 ext. 310 or write from out of town: P.O.Box 7158, Austin, TX 78713
6. Walk, jog or bike the Hike and Bike Trail along Town Lake. 499-6700
7. In the summar, at dusk, sit on the banks of Town Lake and watch the nightly debut of thousands of bats coming out from under the congress Ave. Bridge. 327-9721
8. Spend an afternoon at austin History Center. 499-7840
9. On a Saturday or Sunday, take a tour of the Westcave Preserve to view native flor and fauna. 512 825-3442
10. Explor Austin's historic cemeteries where Texas Legends have been laid to rest. 478-8930
11. Stroll throug Ziker Rose Gardens and Taniguchi Oriental Garden. 477-8672
12. Drive across the award-winning Pennybacker Bridge. 478-0098
13. View the uniq, late 19th-century MoonlightTower. 478-0098
14. attend a service at the olderst Prostant church west of the Mississippi (St. David's Episcopal Church). 472-1196
15. Go to an outdoor concert at Symphony Square. 476-6064
16. Watch the UT Longhorns play at Memorial Stadium. 471-1420
17. Swim in the constant 68 degrees, spring-fed Barton Springs (476-9044) or the heated Stacy pool (477-7273).
18. Play a round of golf on one of the many first-class Austin golf courses. 478-0098
19. Prepare your bbest pun and participate in the O. Henry Pun Off (May). 472-1903
20.Run in the Capitol 10,000 (April). 445-3596
21. Enjoy live music 7 nights a week in one of the many local clubs. 478-0098
22. Go to Sixth Street on Halloween for a Spook-tacular time. 478-0098
23. Clebrate July 4th by listening to the Austin Symphony and watch the fireworks on Auditorium Shores. 476-6064
24. Take a tour of the Governor's Mansion, weekday mornings. 463-5518
25. Stroll the twelve-acre grounds at Laguna Gloria Art Meseum and enjoy an exhibit. 458-8191
26. Spend a few hours experiencing rural central Texas as it was in the 1880's at the Jourdan-Bachman Pioneer Farm. 837-1215
27. Visit the George Washington Carver Museum and Library. 472-4809
28. Picnic at Rosewood Park during the Juneteenth Celebration (June). 472-6838
29. Take a tour of the University of Texas campus. 471-1420
30. Celebrate Diez Seis y Seid de Septiembre at Fiesta Gardens (Sept.). 476-7502
31. Take a Historic Walking Tour of downtown Austin. 478-0098/442-1004
32. Go sculling, paddle boating or canoeing on Town Lake. 478-0098
33. Campp and swim at Ssndy Creek. 469-6867
34. "Take a hike" on Barton Creek Nature Preserve. 478-0098
35. Stay in one of Austin's historic bed & breakfasts. 478-0098
36. Go to a play at Mary Mood Northen Theatre. 448-8484
37. Visi the 1840's French Legation, a foreign embassy. 472-8180
38. Follow the Walk of Stars on Six Street. 478-0098
39. Visit the Elisabet Ney Museum, studio and home to this German sculptor. 458-2255
40. Shop at the downtown Bluebbonnet Market Place. 476-3484
41. Spend a morning/afternoon at the Travis County Farmers' Market. 454-1002
42. Tour Austin's local wineries and sample award-winning wines. 478-0098
43. Experience unique shopping at Sixth Street's "West End". 478-0098
44. "and they're off!" Horse racing at Manor Downs. 272-5581
45. Ride the train or fly a kite in Zker Park. 477-7273
46. Spend some time at Discovery Hall, a hands-on science center. 474-7616
47.Tour our historic State Capitol Building. 463-0063
48. View the spectacular sunset from the Oasis Cantina del Lago. 266-2441
49. Research your roots in the genealogy department at the Lorenzo de Zavala State Archives & Library. 463-5463
50. Attend the Austin/Travis Country Livestock Show & Rodeo (March). 4733-9200
51. Spend a day or two at the Old Pecan St. Spring/Fall Arts Festivals. 448-1797 (May & September)
52. Park at Palmer Auditorium, take the "Dillo" and tour 9not narrated) downtown Austin and the UT area. 478-0098
53. Have a western hat made by the famous hatmarker Manny Gammage. 441-4287
54. Attend an outdoor theatrical or musical performance at Ziker park. 397-1463
55. Go boating on Lake Austin and stop at The Pier to listen to a local band. 327-4562
56. On a hot, sizzling day, ice skate at Northcross Mall. 451-5102
57. Take the children to the Austin Children's Museum. 472-2494
58. Tour a historic home, the 1850's Neill-Cochran House. 478-2335
59. Visit the museum and library of the 36th President, Lyndon Baines Johson, 482-5137
60. Explore the grounds of the national Wildflower Research Center. 929-3600
61. Attend a performance by hte Austin Lyric Opera. 472-5927
62. In May, go to Laguna Gloria's "Fiesta". 458-8191
63. Attend a performance at the Capitol City Playhouse. 472-2966
64. Watch the summer regattas on Lake Travis. 478-0098
65. See a play at hyde Park Theatre. 452-6688
66. Camp at almost any of the LCRA parks. 469-6867
67. Bcycle on scenic Loop 360. 478-0098
68. Enjoy the Austin Symphony at Bass Concert Hall. 476-6064
69. Attend a concert at the Frank Erwin Center. 477-6060
70. Attend the annual "Spamarama".280-7961
71. Sail, jet ski or scuba dive at Lake Travis. 478-0098
72. Take in over 400 up and coming bands performing during the annual South X Southwest Music and Media Conference. (March) 467-797973.
73. Browse around the Huntington Art Gallery. 471-7324
74. Buy something unique at the Armadillo Christmas Bazaar. (Dec.) 447-1605
75. Enjoy legendary Blues music on "the Drag". 478-0098
76. Attend "Safari" at the Austin nature Center. (April) 327-8181
77. Join in the Celebration at the Cinco de Mayo Festival. (may) 472-7142
78. Watch the performance of the Living Chrstmas Tree Concert. (Dec.) 338-4473
79. Visit the 126-year old authentic German Bier Garten-Scholtz's. 477-4171
80. Watch lengendary golfers at the Libberty Mutual Legends of Golf PGA Seniors Tournament. 329-1076
81. Take in a show at one of Texas's oldest theatres, The Paramount. 472-5411
82. Take a scenic drive through the Hill Country. 478-0098
83. Play Frisbee Golf at Ziker Park or Pease Park. 477-7273
84. See the peacocks while enjoying Sunday brunch at the historic Green Pastures Restaurant. 444-1888
85. Put on a costume and samba at "Carnaval". (Feb.) 476-5461
86. Attend the Texas Hill Country Wine & Food Festival. (Apr.) 329-0770
87. visit the Austin Garden Center for Florarama. (May) 477-8672
88. Shop early for Chtistmas at the Junior League's Christmas Affair. (Nov.) 467-8982
89. Sample the best food and drink from some of Austin's top chefs at the annual "Taste of the Town". 4766-2729
90. Watch or play in the "Hoop t Up" street basketball tournament. (oct.) 474-2255
91. Expand your art collection at the Austin Artists Harvest. 473-3866
92. Watch the best in high school sports at the UIL state competitions. 471-58833
93. Windsurf at Windy Point. 345-3897
94. See a performance of "Tuna Christmas" or "Greater Tuna". 472-5411
95. Spend the day at Emma Long Metropolitan Park. 346-1831
96. Walk the historic Bremond Block and view several historical homes. 478-0098
97. Enjoy a performance by Ballet Austin. 476-9051
98. Visit the Old Bakery & Emporium - a registered national landmark, now a shop filled with arts & crafts made by local senior citizenx. 477-5961
99. visit the Umlauf Sculpture Gardens and Museum. 455-5582
100. Browse through the austin Antique Mall. 451-5705
101. Enjoy an evening watching a professional Ice Hockey Team, the Austin Ice Bats. 927-PUCK(7825)
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