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AUSTIN, TX AND NEARBY ROADTRIP

I suggest concentrating on one area per day; or pick and choose what appeals to you!

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Created by shannmichael.estrada - July 29th 2018

SUGGESTIONS: you can mix and match too depending on your tastes! DAY 1 = ZILKER PARK AREAS PLACES 1-4 DAY 2 = CONGRESS AREA 5-11 DAY 3 = HILL COUNTRY AREA, 16-20 Nice Daytrip Drive, johnson City, Fredericksburg, Old German towns, Great pictures. DAY 4: NEW BRAUNFELS AND SAN MARCOS AREA: River tubing and Outlet shopping DAY 5: WIMBERLEY AREA (Great small old town; lots of things to do)

items 12-16 are recommended austin area restaurants

13707 Darrington Ln, Houston, Texas 77069-1711 USA

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Photo of Zilker Park
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2100 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX, US

Zilker Park

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  1. Barton Springs=Nice cold and refreshing spring swimming. Low entrance Fee. best at lunch time...you can go in and out.
  2. Explore or hike Zilker Park Trail that sorrounds townlake..Nice views.
  3. Rent a Canoe and paddle to Colorado Townlake to see austin skyline from the water...Turtles, geese, and you can swim as well...
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1mi 00h 04m

605 Azie Morton Rd, Austin, TX, US

Umlauf Sculpture Garden

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Nice if you love art and sculptures

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0mi 00h 01m
Photo of Zilker Botanical Gardens
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2220 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX, US

Zilker Botanical Gardens

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Nice if you love flowers and gardens

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0mi 00h 02m
Photo of Zilker Hillside Theater
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2206 William Barton, Austin, TX, US

Zilker Hillside Theater

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A must! http://zilker.org/ Theater is Free! Parking is $5 per vehicle. Go early and enjoy Barton Springs and Zilker Park. DONT FORGET! and Make sure you spread mats/blankets (4pm ok) early with stones or cooler...no one will touch it..we've done it countless times...it gets packed when about to start.

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3mi 00h 08m

1400 N Congress Ave, Austin, TX, US

State Government Capitol Complex Information

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0mi 00h 04m

1800 N Congress Ave, Austin, TX, US

The Bullock Texas State History Museum

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3mi 00h 06m
Photo of Mayfield Park & Preserve
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3505 W. 35th St, Austin, Austin, TX, US

Mayfield Park & Preserve

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1mi 00h 04m
Photo of Covert Park at Mount Bonnell
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3800 Mount Bonnell Road, Austin, TX, US

Covert Park at Mount Bonnell

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Highest Peak in austin. Nice landscape view of Lake and 360 bridge

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5mi 00h 10m
Photo of Pennybacker Bridge
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Austin, TX, US

Pennybacker Bridge

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Austin 360 Bridge. Stop at the North end and park on the sideroad. climb the hill to take a nice picture view. austin 360 Loops is a Great mini-Roadtrip for a taste of Hill country...

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10mi 00h 14m

101 Congress Ave, Austin, TX, US

Bats Under the Congress Avenue Bridge

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Millions of bats fly at dusk. A good walk from Zilker park. Or just drive and park on nearby areas.

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0mi 00h 03m
Photo of Stevie Ray Vaughan Statue
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Riverside Drive & South First Street Adjacent to Auditorium Shores, Austin, TX, US

Stevie Ray Vaughan Statue

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1mi 00h 04m
Photo of Shady Grove
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1624 Barton Springs Rd., Austin, TX, US

Shady Grove

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Nice Latin and american dinner. try their crusted tilapia. Free music thursdays

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2mi 00h 05m

1920 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX, US

Magnolia Cafe South

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Nice Local diner. Try Fish Tacos! Open 24 hours! We go eat 2am here!

"Nice Texas food. Try one of the best: Jalapeno Burger! Free music Fridays https://hillscafe.com/"

Nice Texas food. Try one of the best: Jalapeno Burger! Free music Fridays https://hillscafe.com/

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2mi 00h 04m

4700 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX, US

Hill's Cafe

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Nice Texas food. Try one of the best: Jalapeno Burger! Free music Fridays https://hillscafe.com/

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3mi 00h 07m

3rd & congress, Austin, TX, US

Kababalicious Food Truck

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Great late afternoon or early evening walk For foodies: https://www.seriouseats.com/2012/06/6-food-trucks-on-austin-south-congress-texas-street-food.html

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4mi 00h 09m

4514 West Gate Blvd, Austin, TX, US

Sap's Fine Thai Cuisine

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16mi 00h 21m

18300 FM 1826, Driftwood, TX, US

The Salt Lick

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58mi 01h 03m

412 Luckenbach Town Lp, Fredericksburg, TX, US

Luckenbach Texas

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