Austin Meeting Planner & Destination Guide 2008

AIRLINES See Transportation Section, pg. 109 GUIDED TOURS ADEO TOURS 209 E. Sixth St., Austin, TX 78701 512-699-3467, adeotours.com AUSTIN OVERTURES SIGHTSEEING, LLC 209 E. Sixth St., Austin, TX 78701 512-659-9478, Fax: 512-257-8118, austinovertures.com GROUP TOUR PLANNING BUSES CHARTER/SHUTTLE SERVICES See Transportation Section, pg. 109 MP3 tours of local attractions begin at Austin Visitor Center; MP3 player rentals available. See “Austin in 90 Minutes” on a 30-mile tour that highlights all the exciting things to do in the city. Tours depart and tickets available from the Austin Visitor Center. CONSULATE CONSULATE OF MEXICO 800 Brazos St., Suite 330, Austin, TX 78701 512-478-2866 AUSTIN CARRIAGE SERVICE 8413 South FM 973, Austin, TX 78719 512-243-0044, Fax: 512-243-0150, austincarriage.com BAT CONSERVATION INTERNATIONAL 500 N. Capital of Texas Hwy., Bldg. 1, Suite 200 Austin, TX 78746 512-327-9721, Fax: 512-327-9724, batcon.org Horse-drawn carriages for special events and tours. FRENCH HONORARY CONSUL 401 Congress Ave., Suite 2200, Austin, TX 78701 512-480-5605 AUSTIN CITY LIMITS STUDIO TOUR Communication Building B 26th St. and Guadalupe St., Austin, TX 78705 512-471-4811, Fax: 512-471-5561, pbs.org/klru/austin Ecotours of the Mexican freetailed bat colonies at the Congress Ave. Bridge and Bracken Bat Cave. BOGGY CREEK FARM 3414 Lyons Rd., Austin, TX 78702 512-926-4650, boggycreekfarm.com CURRENCY EXCHANGE ACCENT TRAVEL AMERICAN EXPRESS FINANCIAL 10710 Research Blvd., Suite 328, Austin, TX 78759 512-452-8166, Fax: 512-338-6004, accent-travel.com Although tickets are hard to come by, fans of the popular television show can tour the KLRU studio on the University of Texas campus. Fridays at 10:30am. View organic vegetable gardens thriving year-round. Visit the hen house and chat with the chickens. AUSTIN DUCK ADVENTURES 209 E. Sixth St., Austin, TX 78701 512-477-5274, Fax: 512-345-5323, austinducks.com CAPITAL CRUISES 208 Barton Springs Rd. Hyatt Hotel Boat Dock, Austin, TX 78704 512-480-9264, Fax: 512-394-7507, capitalcruises.com American Express is a full-service travel agency that provides currency exchange and card member services. A fun, narrated, amphibious tour of downtown Austin ends with a splash on Lake Austin. DESTINATION MANAGEMENT COMPANIES See Convention Services Section, pg. 56 AUSTIN HISTORIC WALKING TOURS 301 Congress Ave., Suite 200, Austin, TX 78701 512-478-0098, austintexas.org Home of the M.V. Pride and Joy. Cruise scenic Lady Bird Lake on the country’s largest electric paddlewheeler for dinner, bat watching or sightseeing. CAPITOL INFORMATION & GUIDE SERVICE Texas State Preservation Board 1100 Congress Ave., Austin, TX 78701 512-463-0063, Fax: 512-463-0144 tspb.state.tx.us/tspb.htm DOWNTOWN MOTORCOACH PARKING CITY OF AUSTIN TEMPORARY TRAFFIC CONTROL 512-974-2217, Fax: 512-974-5617 Learn about the history and architecture of downtown Austin on free, guided walking tours of the Capitol grounds, Congress Ave. and E. Sixth St. and the Bremond Block. For downtown motorcoach parking permits, other than in designated areas, please call at least five days in advance. AUSTIN OUTBOUND ADVENTURE EXCURSIONS P.O. Box 50527, Austin, TX 78763 512-589-5564, Fax: 512-479-4123 austinoutbound.com Guided tours of the majestic Texas statehouse depart from the Capitol rotunda every 15 minutes, Mon.–Fri., 8:30am–4:30pm; Sat., 9:30am–3:30pm; and Sun., noon–3:30pm. CYPRESS VALLEY CANOPY TOURS 1223 Paleface Rd., Spicewood, TX 78669 512-264-8880, cypressvalleycanopytours.com FREE MOTORCOACH PARKING Trinity St. between 12th & 18th St. Parking available for State Capitol complex and Texas State History Museum. Austin Outbound specializes in creating unique outdoor experiences by combining Hill Country settings, Austin music, great food and outdoor activities. Fly through a canopy of cypress trees on a zip line from treetop platforms; unique treehouse available for overnight accommodations. 72 AUSTIN CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU http://austin.weaverguides.com/clickthru.php?id=11994 http://austin.weaverguides.com/clickthru.php?id=11994

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