Austin Meeting Planner Guide 2008-2009 - (Page 67) GrouP tour PLANNING Let’s talk About the “Brew” Everybody has their own taste when it comes to the best brew to serve with barbecue, but some say Shiner beer is the best there is. As the oldest independent brewery in Texas, the Spoetzl Brewery has been brewing up Shiner beer since 1909. For additional tours, visit Wine Tours on our website. Family Fun Getaway Known as the playground of Texas and the Live Music Capital of the World®, Austin invites you to come explore the city that offers fun for everyone in the family. From learning about Texas history, seeing an IMAX® film at the Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum, visiting the Texas State Capitol, or diving into the spring-fed waters of Barton Springs Pool, Austin offers a wide range of activities for families to do and see. At dusk, Ann Richards Congress Avenue Bridge is the place to be to see more than a million Mexican Free-tailed Bats venture out into the night. Austin’s sunny days and mild climate offer opportunities to enjoy the great outdoors. For more family fun getaway ideas, check austintexas.org. Cultural and Art tours Austin is one of only a handful of cities in the country to support professional companies in all four major disciplines — ballet, opera, symphony and theater. Museum and cultural districts around town, including West End and South Congress Avenue, are a great way to experience Austin’s artistic flair. Heritage and Historic tours The best way to discover Austin’s historic treasures is on foot. The Austin CVB is proud to offer walking tours to visitors to our city, free of charge. These walking tours showcase our rich cultural and historic heritage and shed a little light into Austin’s colorful past. Austin claims 13 National Historic Districts and a variety of other historically significant sites. Visiting these sites takes you on a walk through time that shows a past that has been preserved for the present and future generations. Check online for additional information and for other Guided Tours, including your very own GPS Ranger™ Tour. AuStIN’S LIVE MuSIC SCENE Austin’s nearly 200 live music venues cater to numerous musical styles — country, blues, Latino, folk, rock, alternative and jazz. The dean of the country music scene, The Broken Spoke on South Lamar hosts country western legends. Antone’s is “Austin’s Home of the Blues,” boasting an international reputation as the place in Texas to hear the finest blues performers. Stubb’s hosts bands ranging from rock/alternative to blues and a Sunday gospel brunch. The Continental Club, one of the city’s most celebrated venues, invites local legends to jam nearly every night of the week. Threadgill’s World Headquarters offers live music regularly in the beer garden. TC’s Lounge is a hotspot for live blues and R&B music. The historic Victory Grill offers some of the best jazz music in town. Copa Bar & Grill offers a diverse line-up of live music along with salsa dancing. http://www.austintexas.org
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