Austin Official Visitors Guide - Fall/Winter 2007-2008 - (Page 79) ACTIVITIES & ATTRACTIONS TEXAS MEMORIAL MUSEUM 2400 Trinity St., Austin, TX 78705 512-471-1604, texasmemorialmuseum.org BARTON SPRINGS POOL 2201 Barton Springs Rd., Austin, TX 78704 512-476-9044 ci.austin.tx.us/parks/bartonsprings.htm Includes dinosaur and fossil displays, Texas wildlife, gems and minerals, meteorites and natural science. Mon.–Fri., 9am–5pm; Sat., 10am–5pm; Sun., 1–5pm. UMLAUF SCULPTURE GARDEN & MUSEUM 605 Robert E. Lee Rd., Austin, TX 78704 512-445-5582, umlaufsculpture.org Swim in the constant 68-degree waters of Barton Springs Pool, a spring fed swimming hole in Zilker Park. Daily, 5am–10pm. Voted the “Best Swimming Hole in Texas.” Closed Thurs., 9am–7pm CONGRESS AVENUE BRIDGE BATS Congress Ave. & Cesar Chavez St. Austin, TX 78704 512-416-5700, batcon.org More than 130 sculptures by the late Charles Umlauf are displayed indoors and in tranquil, outdoor setting. Wed.–Fri., 10am–4:30pm; Sat.–Sun., 1–4:30pm. ★NATURE/NATURAL AREAS★ AUSTIN NATURE AND SCIENCE CENTER 301 Nature Center Dr., Austin, TX 78746 512-327-8181, ci.austin.tx.us/ansc Congress Avenue Bridge shelters the largest urban bat colony in North America. More than 1.5 million bats fly out near dusk, March–Oct. EMMA LONG METROPOLITAN PARK 1600 City Park Rd., Austin, TX 78730 512-346-1831 ci.austin.tx.us/parks/emmalong.htm Discover nature up close with exhibits a “Dino Pit,” nature trails, ongoing programs and animal refuge. Mon.–Sat., 9am–5pm; Sun., noon–5pm. Nestled along Lake Austin, the wooded urban park contains a lakefront beach, boat ramps, fishing dock, swimming area, campsites and volleyball courts. BARTON CREEK GREENBELT 3755-B Capital of Texas Hwy., Austin, TX 78745 512-974-6700, ci.austin.tx.us/parks/greenbelts.htm ENCHANTED ROCK 16710 RR 965, Fredericksburg, TX 78624 325-247-3903, tpwd.state.tx.us Seven miles of natural surface, hike and bike trails traverse the greenbelt, which is a habitat for several endangered wildlife and plant species. One of the state’s premier rock climbing sites, this massive pink granite dome rises 425 feet above the surrounding terrain; hiking, backpacking, camping, rock climbing, picnicking allowed; daily use fees: $6 per person (age 13 and older). W W W. A U S T I N T E X A S. O R G 79 http://austin.weaverguides.com/clickthru.php?id=10670 http://austin.weaverguides.com/clickthru.php?id=10670 http://WWW.AUSTINTEXAS.ORG
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