Austin Meeting Planner & Destination Guide 2008

DIE GELBE ROSE CARRIAGE SERVICE 1301 E. Fourth St., Austin, TX 78702 512-477-8824, diegelberosecarriage.net TEXAS WINE TOURS.COM 13900 N. IH-35, Suite J, Austin, TX 78728 512-329-7007, Fax: 512-989-7217, texaswinetours.com GROUP TOUR PLANNING WINERIES BECKER VINEYARDS 464 Becker’s Farm Rd., Stonewall, TX 78671 830-644-2681, beckervineyards.com Romantic horse-drawn carriage tours of downtown Austin. ELECTRIC BIKE TOURS 1122B S. Lamar Blvd., Austin, TX 78704 512-447-4220 Daily tours of local Texas wineries for groups of two to 200 with transportation available by sedan, limousine or bus. TEXPERT TOURS 2802 Oak Park Dr., Austin, TX 78704 512-383-8989, texperttours.com A unique and eco-friendly way to see the sites of Austin on electric motor powered bicycles. Open daily for tastings of Bordeaux, Viognier and other Rhone-style wines; vineyard tours, picnic facilities, lavender farm and bed-and-breakfast inn. Mon.–Thurs., 10am–5pm; Fri.–Sat., 10am–6pm; Sun., noon–6pm. GIT BIT GUIDE SERVICE 309 Towhee Dr., Buda, TX 78610 512-773-7401, gitbitfishing.com Customized tours of various natural and historic sites around Austin and Central Texas. BELL MOUNTAIN VINEYARDS 463 Bell Mountain Rd., Fredericksburg,TX 78674 830-685-3297, Fax: 830-685-3657 bellmountainwine.com TOURWORKS, INC. 2400 River Rd., Wimberley, TX 78676 512-847-2215, 888-868-7839, Fax: 512-847-2215 toursoftexas.com Guided bass fishing on lakes in Travis, Bastrop and Fayette counties; all equipment furnished. GLIDING REVOLUTION SEGWAY TOURS 49 East Ave., Austin, TX 78701 512-699-6051, glidingrevolution.com Choose from a variety of tours through downtown or at Barton Creek Resort on two-wheeled human transporters. Company designs tours for groups traveling to Texas, as well as groups traveling in the United States and Canada. Wine estate established in 1976 and designated as Texas’ first winegrowing appellation, Bell Mountain produces an extensive selection of award-winning wines. Sat., 10am-5pm. CHISHOLM TRAIL WINERY 2367 Usener Rd., Fredericksburg, TX 78624 830-990-2675, 877-990-2675 chisholmtrailwinery.com UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS TOWER University of Texas Main Building 2247 Guadalupe St., Austin, TX 78713 512-475-6633, 877-475-6633, Fax: 512-475-6599 utexas.edu/student/txunion/index.php HAUNTED TEXAS 512-853-9826 hauntedtexas.com; austinghosttours.com Enjoy tastings and tours of wines produced in the Texas Hill Country. Thurs.–Mon., noon–6pm. Walk in the tracks of ghouls and ghosts with Haunted Texas Tours through downtown. HEART OF TEXAS TOURS 8501 Silver Ridge, Austin, TX 78759 512-345-2043, Fax: 512-342-9636 Enjoy the spectacular view from atop the 307-foot-tall University of Texas Tower, the school’s most recognizable landmark. FALL CREEK VINEYARDS 1820 CR 222, Tow, TX 78672, 325-379-5361, fcv.com RECEPTIVE TOUR OPERATORS ACCENT TEXAS TOURS P.O. Box 201631, Austin, TX 78720 512-257-7373, 800-497-8344, Fax: 512-257-1992 accenttexastours.com LAKE AUSTIN RIVERBOATS P.O. Box 300234, Austin, TX 78703 512-345-5220, Fax: 512-345-5323 austinriverboats.com Fall Creek Vineyards welcomes visitors to tour the winery and taste award-winning wines. Special event spaces available. Mon.–Fri., 1pm–4pm; Sat., noon–5pm; Sun., noon–4pm. FLAT CREEK ESTATE VINEYARD & WINERY 24912 Singleton Bend East Rd., Marble Falls, TX 78654 512-267-6310, flatcreekestate.com Cruise Lake Austin on a riverboat. LAKE BUCHANAN ADVENTURE OUTFITTER & GUIDES 16942 RR 2341, Burnet, TX 78611 512-756-9911, Fax: 512-715-9432 lakebuchananadventures.com Receptive operator offers customized tours of Austin and Texas Hill Country by certified professional guides; step-on guide services available. AROUND AUSTIN 6836 Austin Center Blvd., Suite 250, Austin, TX 78731 512-371-9111, Fax: 512-302-9967, around-austin.com Winery sits among 12 acres of Italian varietal wines; special events facility and overnight accommodations available. Tues.–Fri., 9am–5pm.; Sat., 10am–5pm; Sun., noon–4pm. FREDERICKSBURG WINERY 247 W. Main St., Fredericksburg, TX 78624 830-990-8747, fbgwinery.com Camping, kayak tours, sailboat charters, birding and lodging are offered on scenic Lake Buchanan. LONE STAR RIVER BOAT 210 Barton Springs Rd., Austin, TX 78704 512-327-1388, Fax: 512-329-0677 lonestarriverboat.com With more than 25 years of experience, this operator offers transportation, tours, special events, excursions, evening activities, step-on guides and many more services. INCREDIBLE JOURNEYS 1229 Safari Dr., San Antonio, TX 78216 210-490-8687, 800-777-5092, Fax: 210-496-2407 incrediblejourneys.com Enjoy family winemaking in the Old World style at this winery located in downtown Fredericksburg. Mon.–Thurs., 10am–6pm; Fri.–Sat., 10am–8pm; Sun., noon–6pm. Lady Bird Lake’s only authentic, double-decked paddlewheeler provides sightseeing and sunset bat-watching cruises for the public. GRAPE CREEK VINEYARD US Hwy. 290 at S. Grape Creek P.O. Box 102, Stonewall, TX 78671 830-644-2710, Fax: 830-644-2746, grapecreek.com PLANET EARTH ADVENTURES P.O. Box 42668, Austin, TX 78704 512-472-8886, 800-923-4453 planetearthadventures.com SJO-PRO TOURS 104 West 551⁄2 St., Austin, TX 78751 512-467-2345, 866-776-4126, Fax: 512-467-8634 sjo-pro@excite.com Taste French-style Texas wines at this scenic winery between Stonewall and Fredericksburg; tours and gift shop. Mon.–Sat., 10am–5pm; Sun., noon–5pm. Outfitter specializes in customized adventures featuring the best of Texas with a personal touch. Specializing in group tours and activities in Austin and throughout Texas since 1987. MANDOLA’S ESTATE WINERY 13308 FM 150 W., Driftwood, TX 78619 512-858-1470, mandolawines.com SEGCITY AUSTIN 621 E. Sixth St., Austin, TX 78701 512-402-9299, Fax: 512-402-9299, segcity.com TOP TOURS INC. P.O. Box 340, Round Rock, TX 78680 512-336-8833, Fax: 512-336-8822 Climb aboard the self-balancing, battery-propelled Segway HT for the ultimate Austin adventure. Guides lead daily adventures around town. SUNSHINE MACHINE BOAT TOURS 3101 Pearce Rd., Austin, TX 78730 512-345-8327, sunshinemachine.net Receptive operator for inbound groups to Austin and San Antonio offers informative guided tours. Plans tours for pre-formed groups originating anywhere in the United States. Damian Mandola, founder of Carraba’s restaurants, brings a little piece of Tuscany to the Hill Country with estate vineyards and an Italian bistro; tours and tasting room open daily, 10am–5pm. SPICEWOOD VINEYARDS 1419 Burnet CR 409, Spicewood, TX 78669 830-693-5328, Fax: 830-693-5940 spicewoodvineyards.com TOURWORKS, INC. 2400 River Rd., Wimberley, TX 78676 512-847-2215, 888-868-7839, Fax: 512-847-2215 toursoftexas.com Take a relaxing, private, scenic river cruise on Lake Austin aboard a 50-foot boat with personality. TEXAS GRAPE & GREEN TOURS P.O. Box 1062, Taylor, TX 76574 512-365-8380, Fax: 512-365-8380 texaswinerytours.com Specializing in tours of Texas for groups of 25 or more with itineraries from 2–8 days; guides, activities, meals and hotel packages available. Discover fine, handcrafted wines at this picturesque winery just west of Austin; special events facility available. Wed.–Sat., noon–5pm; Sun., 10am–5pm. STONE HOUSE VINEYARD 24350 Haynie Flat Rd., Spicewood, TX 78669 512-264-3630, Fax: 512-264-9759 stonehousevineyard.com Custom tours of Hill Country wineries and special packages for area wine events; private dinners and receptions arranged at wineries. STEP-ON GUIDES AUSTIN TOUR GUIDE ASSOCIATION 8301 Jancy Dr., Austin, TX 78750 512-241-1917, www.austintourguides.com TEXAS GOVERNOR’S MANSION 1010 Colorado St., Austin, TX 78701 512-463-5516, Fax: 512-463-1849, txfgm.org Visit the home of the First Family of Texas. Advance reservations required. This group of Certified Professional Guides (CPG) offers top-quality tour guide services in Austin and surrounding Texas Hill Country destinations. Special-interest programs include wineries, ghost, garden, heritage and history tours; specialty spousal programs and student educational tours. Situated on a high bluff overlooking Lake Travis in Spicewood, the winery is distinguished by its close proximity to Austin. Tasting room and winery open Fri., Sat. and Sun. from noon–5pm and by appointment. Also available for special events. TEXAS HILLS VINEYARDS 878 RR 2766, P.O. Box 1480, Johnson City, TX 78636 830-868-2321, Fax: 830-868-7027 texashillsvineyard.com ELAINE BLODGETT 1323 Old Hwy. 20, McDade, TX 78650, 512-273-2747 Step-on guide specializes in downtown Austin tours. Tasting room opens daily for sampling Texas wines crafted in the Italian styles of pinot grigio, chardonnay, syrah, moscato, merlot and more. Mon.–Sat., 10am–5pm; Sun., noon–5pm. W W W. A U S T I N T E X A S . O R G http://www.austintexas.org

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