Austin Official Visitors Guide - Fall/Winter 2007-2008 - (Page 68) ACTIVITIES & ATTRACTIONS CAPITAL CRUISES 208 Barton Springs Rd., Austin, TX 78704 512-480-9264, capitalcruises.com ★FARMERS MARKETS★ AUSTIN FARMERS MARKET 422 Guadalupe St. at Republic Square Park Austin, TX 78705 512-236-0074, austinfarmersmarket.org Boat rentals including canoes, one- and twoperson kayaks and pedal boats for $10 per hour; sporty electric launches for $45–$65 per hour, depending on group size. DAYBREAK BOAT RENTALS 5971 Hiline Rd., Austin, TX 78734 512-266-2176, daybreakboatrentals.com Pontoon boats, ski boats, Waverunners, a houseboat and custom party boat for up to 50 people. Features organic produce, flowers, baked goods, meats, cheeses, packaged foods and crafts, along with live music. Sat., 9am–1pm at Republic Square Park; Wed., 4–8 pm at The Triangle, 4600 Guadalupe St. BOGGY CREEK FARM 3414 Lyons Rd., Austin, TX 78702 512-926-4650, boggycreekfarm.com JUST FOR FUN Emerald Point Marina 5973 Hiline Rd., Austin, TX 78734 512-266-9710, jff.net Waverunners, ski boats, pontoon boats for all occasions. Can accommodate groups up to 50 people for parties or meetings. See the historic farmhouse and organic gardens; year-round, Wed. and Sat. from 9am–2pm; fresh produce available. SUNSET VALLEY FARMERS MARKET 3200 Jones Rd., Burger Center, Austin, TX 78745 512-280-1976, sunsetvalleyfarmersmarket.org ROCKIN’ R RIVER RIDES 1405 Gruene Rd., New Braunfels, TX 78130 830-629-9999, 800-55-FLOAT, rockinr.com Enjoy the Guadalupe and Comal Rivers with rafts, “toobs,” team building, group events, qualified guides, catering, picnics, camping and cabins. Every Sat. from 9am–1pm, the market offers produce, organic coffee, baked goods, handmade jewelry, stained glass, sculpture, soap, flowers, soy candles, plants and more. TRAVIS COUNTY FARMERS MARKET 6701 Burnet Rd., Austin, TX 78757 512-454-1002 ZILKER PARK CANOE RENTALS 2201 Barton Springs Rd., Austin, TX 78746 512-478-3852, zilkerboats.com Open daily 8am–6pm with seasonal produce. Hourly rentals on canoes and kayaks for Barton Creek and Town Lake; open daily. ★GOLF INSTRUCTION★ ACADEMY OF GOLF DYNAMICS 45 Club Estates Pkwy., Austin, TX 78738 512-261-3300, 800-879-2008, golfdynamics.com ★CULINARY★ CENTRAL MARKET 4001 N. Lamar Blvd., Austin, TX 78756 512-206-1000 4477 S. Lamar Blvd., Austin, TX 78745 512-899-4300, centralmarket.com Academy has a 500-yard learning course and three championship playing courses. Fresh produce, specialty food items, baked goods and imports from all over the world. Two area locations. Mon.–Sun., 8am–9pm. Famous cooking school at central store. CHUCK COOK ACADEMY AT BARTON CREEK RESORT & SPA 8212 Barton Club Dr., Austin, TX 78735 512-301-1054, 800-336-6158, bartoncreek.com WHOLE FOODS MARKET 9607 Research Blvd., #300, Austin, TX 78759 512-345-5003, wholefoods.com and 525 N. Lamar, Austin, TX 78703 512-476-1206, wholefoods.com Recognized among the top 10 golf teachers in the country, Cook instructs two- and three-day schools at the award-winning resort’s academy. HARVEY PENICK GOLF ACADEMY 10001 Research Blvd., Austin, TX 78759 512-837-8810, golfsmith.com Founded in Austin, the world’s largest retailer of natural and organic foods. Downtown headquarters store is a “foodie” destination with natural foods, in-store dining stations, live music and cooking school. Daily, 8am–10pm. Tours available. Year-round instructional school dedicated to the teaching methods of the legendary Penick. ★GOLF – PUBLIC COURSES★ AVERY RANCH GOLF COURSE 10500 Avery Club Dr., Austin, TX 78717 512-248-2442, averyranchgolf.com Saddle up and play the ranch, which offers 18 holes of spectacular golf, wonderful food and outstanding service in a Hill Country setting. 68 A U S T I N C O N V E N T I O N & V I S I TO R S BU R E A U
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