Austin Meeting Planner Guide 2008-2009 - (Page 66) GrouP tour PLANNING above: Zilker Botanical Gardens provide a peaceful urban getaway. below: Barton Springs remains 68 degrees year-round. opposite: The Broken Spoke is a classic Austin venue. Umlauf Sculpture Garden — View an extensive selection of sculpture at the Umlauf Sculpture Garden and Museum, containing more than 130 works by the late Charles Umlauf. Suggested time: 1 hour. Docents available. Texas State Cemetery — Stroll quietly through the final resting place of Stephen F. Austin, Governor Ann Richards, Barbara Jordan, James Michener and other distinguished Texans. Suggested time: 1 hour. Free attraction. Zilker Botanical Gardens — Wander through the naturally beautiful Zilker Botanical Gardens, a 22-acre hideaway featuring a variety of gardens, pioneer cabins and dinosaur tracks. Suggested time: 1 hour. Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center — This 284-acre native plant botanical garden is dedicated to preserving and re-establishing native plants. Hike in the meadow, tour the Butterfly Garden, picnic in the shade, bird watch, snap photos or shop for souvenirs. Suggested time: 1 hour. Docents available. Cypress Valley Canopy Tours — This thrilling eco-adventure allows you to fly through the canopy of old growth cypress trees, some up to 100 feet tall. Soar through the trees, harnessed in climbing gear, for an exciting look at Texas Hill Country nature from a completely new perspective. After your canopy zip tour, enjoy a picnic and swimming at a private lake. Austin tours For more information on tours, visit our website at www.austintexas.org. Adventure tours There are vast adventure opportunities in Austin, ranging from mountain biking and kayaking to canopy tours and hot air balloons. Some of the exciting adventure opportunities that await you in the Austin area are the Barton Springs Greenbelt, Barton Springs Pool, Cypress Valley Canopy Tours and Zilker Park Canoe Rentals. In addition, water sports are abundant on three of the lakes formed by the Colorado River. Check the link on the website for Outdoors, Sport Tours and Eco Tours for additional ideas. Agricultural and technical tours Dubbed “Silicon Hills,” Austin is headquarters for some of the nation’s largest high-tech companies, including Dell Computer. Technical tours are available on a case-by-case basis. Farming, winery and food production tours are also available throughout Central Texas. Check out the Foodie and Wine Tours online for additional information. Bar-B-Q and Brew tour Some of the best, mouthwatering barbecue in all of Texas can be found in some of the most interesting places in Austin. If you are feeling adventurous, unpack your bags in Austin and spend some time sampling the wonderful food, fun, live music and brew offered on the Austin Area Bar-B-Q and Brew Tour. Not a bad choice with either one. Check out the Foodie and Wine Tours online for additional information. Photography from top left: ©Weaver Multimedia Group/Denise Chambers, ©Weaver Multimedia Group/Denise Chambers, ©ACVB 66 austin convention & visitors bureau http://www.austintexas.org
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