Austin Meeting Planner Guide 2008-2009 - (Page 73) 1122b s. lamar blvd., austin, tx 78704 512-444-tour, alienscooters.com electric bike tours A unique and eco-friendly way to see the sites of Austin on electric motor-powered bicycles. 309 towhee Dr., buda, tx 78610 512-773-7401, gitbitfishing.com 2400 river rd., wimberley, tx 78676 512-847-2215, 888-868-7839, fax: 512-847-2215 toursoftexas.com tourworks, inc. 2367 usener rd., fredericksburg, tx 78624 830-990-2675, 877-990-2675 chisholmtrailwinery.com chisholM trail winery group tour planning git bit guiDe service Company designs tours for groups traveling to Texas, as well as groups traveling in the U.S. and Canada. 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 Enjoy tastings and tours of wines produced in the Texas Hill Country. Thurs.–Mon., noon–6pm. 4001 elder hill rd., county rd. 170 Driftwood, tx 78619 512-858-9667, driftwoodvineyards.com university of texas tower DriftwooD vineyarDs Guided bass fishing on lakes in Travis, Bastrop and Fayette counties; all equipment furnished. 20 n. ih-35, austin, tx 78701 512-699-6051, glidingrevolution.com gliDing revolution segway tours Choose from a variety of tours through downtown or at Barton Creek Resort on two-wheeled human transporters. Enjoy the spectacular view from atop the 307-foottall University of Texas Tower, the school’s most recognizable landmark. Open every day at the winery for tasting or wine sales 10am–6pm. 1820 cr 222, tow, tx 78672 325-379-5361, fcv.com fall creek vineyarDs receptive tour operators p.o. box 201631, austin, tx 78720 512-257-7373, 800-497-8344, fax: 512-257-1992 accenttexastours.com 209 e. sixth st., austin, tx 78701 512-732-0135, gpsranger.com gps ranger viDeo tour accent texas tours Fall Creek Vineyards welcomes visitors to tour the winery and taste award-winning wines. Special event spaces available. Mon.–Fri., 11am–4pm; Sat., 11am–5pm; Sun., noon–4pm. 24912 singleton bend e., Marble falls, tx 78654 512-267-6310, flatcreekestate.com Interactive video tour details more than two dozen points of interest. Rents from Austin Visitor Center. haunteD texas 512-853-9826, hauntedtexas.com Receptive operator offers customized tours of Austin and Texas Hill Country by certified professional guides; step-on guides services available. 6836 austin center blvd., suite 250 austin, tx 78731 512-371-9111, fax: 512-302-9967 around-austin.com flat creek estate vineyarD & winery Walk in the tracks of ghouls and ghosts with Haunted Texas Tours through downtown. p.o. box 300234, austin, tx 78703 512-345-5220, fax: 512-345-5323 austinriverboats.com arounD austin lake austin riverboats 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. 247 w. Main st., fredericksburg, tx 78624 830-990-8747, fbgwinery.com freDericksburg winery Cruise Lake Austin on a riverboat. 16942 rr 2341, burnet, tx 78611 512-756-9911, fax: 512-715-9432 lakebuchananadventures.com lake buchanan aDventure outfitter & guiDes With more than 25 years’ experience, this operator offers transportation, tours, special events, excursions, evening activities, step-on guides and many more services. 1135 gunter, suite 102, austin, tx 78702 512-479-8100, 888-479-8100, fax: 512-928-1840 star shuttle & charter 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. 10587 e. hwy. 290 at s. grape creek, p.o. box 10 stonewall, tx 78671 830-644-2710, fax: 830-644-2746, grapecreek.com grape creek vineyarD Camping, kayak tours, sailboat charters, birding and lodging are offered on scenic Lake Buchanan. 210 barton springs rd., austin, tx 78704 512-327-1388, fax: 512-329-0677 lonestarriverboat.com lone star river boat Provides receptive services to meet groups of any size. They can take of transportation needs, tour needs, meet and greet or step-on guide services. 2400 river rd., wimberley, tx 78676 512-847-2215, 888-868-7839, fax: 512-847-2215 toursoftexas.com tourworks, inc. Taste French-style Texas wines at this scenic winery between Stonewall and Fredericksburg; tours and gift shop. Mon.–Sat., 10am–6pm; Sun., 11am–5pm. 13308 fM 150 w., Driftwood, tx 78619 512-858-1470, mandolawines.com ManDola’s estate winery Town Lake’s only authentic, double-decked, paddlewheeler provides sightseeing and sunset bat-watching cruises for the public. p.o. box 42668, austin, tx 78704 512-472-8886, 800-923-4453 planetearthadventures.com planet earth aDventures Provides guided tours for groups traveling Texas, along with detailed itineraries, meals, hotels, attractions, motorcoach and air arrangements. step-on guiDes 301 congress ave., suite 200, austin, tx 78701 512-474-5171, 800-926-2282, fax: 512-583-7281 austintexas.org 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. 1419 burnet cr 409, spicewood, tx 78669 830-693-5328, fax: 830-693-5940 spicewoodvineyards.com Outfitter specializes in customized adventures featuring the best of Texas with a personal touch. 621 e. sixth st., austin, tx 78701 512-402-9299, fax: 512-402-9299, segcity.com austin convention & visitors bureau spicewooD vineyarDs segcity austin Climb aboard the self-balancing, battery-propelled Segway HT for the ultimate Austin adventure. Guides lead daily adventures around town. 3101 pearce rd., austin, tx 78730 512-345-8327, sunshinemachine.net ACVB offers walking tour services of historic districts and attractions free of charge for visitors staying in Austin hotels; limited availability. Reservations required. Discover fine, handcrafted wines at this picturesque winery just west of Austin; special events facility available. Wed.–Sat., 10am–5pm; Sun., noon–5pm. 24350 haynie flat rd., spicewood, tx 78669 512-264-3630, 512-264-9890, fax: 512-264-9759 stonehousevineyard.com austin tour guiDe association austintourguides.org stone house vineyarD sunshine Machine boat tours Take a relaxing, private, scenic river cruise on Lake Austin aboard a 50-foot boat with personality. Step-on guide for Austin city tours and Fredericksburg. wineries 464 becker farm rd., stonewall, tx 78671 830-644-2681, beckervineyards.com p.o. box 1062, taylor, tx 76574 512-365-8380, fax: 512-365-8380 texaswinerytours.com texas grape & green tours becker vineyarDs 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., Sun., noon–5pm and by appointment. Also available for special events. 878 rr 2766, p.o. box 1480 Johnson city, tx 78636 830-868-2321, fax: 830-868-7027 texashillsvineyard.com texas hills vineyarDs Custom tours of Hill Country wineries and special packages for area wine events; private dinners and receptions arranged at wineries. 13900 n. ih-35, suite J, austin, tx 78728 512-329-7007, fax: 512-989-7217 texaswinetours.com texas wine tours.coM 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. 463 bell Mountain rd., fredericksburg, tx 78624 830-685-3297, fax: 830-685-3657 bellmountainwine.com bell Mountain vineyarDs 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. p.o. box 1727, fredericksburg, tx 78624 830-644-2829, texashillcountrywine.com Daily tours of local Texas wineries for groups of two to 200 with transportation available by sedan, limousine or bus. 6501 linda ln., austin, tx 78704 512-383-8989, texperttours.com torre Di pietra texpert tours Wine estate established in 1976 and designated as Texas’ first wine growing appellation, Bell Mountain produces an extensive selection of award-winning wines. Sat., 10am–5pm. Specializing in red wine with many award-winning wines. Fantastic boutique winery with live music every Saturday. Daily, 11am–6pm. Customized tours of various natural and historic sites around Austin and Central Texas. www.austintexas.org http://www.austintexas.org
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