Austin Official Visitors Guide - Fall/Winter 2007-2008 - (Page 80) ACTIVITIES & ATTRACTIONS INNER SPACE CAVERNS 4200 S. IH-35 (exit 259), Georgetown, TX 78626 512-931-CAVE, innerspace.com VELOWAY 4900 La Crosse Dr., Austin, TX 78739 512-974-700, ci.austin.tx.us/parks Easy trails and 72-degree, year-round temperature make this one of the most comfortable caves to explore in Texas. Weekdays, 9am–4pm; weekends, 10am–5pm. Three-mile Veloway meanders through meadows and woods across more than 100 acres of parkland. Open to cyclists and in-line skaters only. WILD BASIN WILDERNESS PRESERVE LADY BIRD JOHNSON WILDFLOWER CENTER 4801 La Crosse Ave., Austin, TX 78739 512-232-0100, wildflower.org 805 N. Capital of Texas Hwy., Austin, TX 78746 512-327-7622, wildbasin.org Native plant, botanical center features nature trails, display gardens, spring wildflowers, seasonal events, interpretive center and gift shop. Habitat for native flora and fauna on the Balcones Fault Line divides Texas prairies and the Hill Country. Trails open daily, sunrise to sunset; center open Tues.–Sun., 8am–4pm. MCKINNEY FALLS STATE PARK 5808 McKinney Falls Pkwy., Austin, TX 78744 512-243-1643, tpwd.state.tx.us ZILKER BOTANICAL GARDENS 2220 Barton Springs Rd., Austin, TX 78746 512-477-8672, zilkergarden.org Outdoor enthusiasts find miles of trails, campgrounds, picnic areas and spectacular waterfalls in the 635-acre park. A botanical showplace for native foliage, roses, ponds, Oriental gardens and 100 million-year-old dinosaur tracks. MOUNT BONNELL 3800 Mount Bonnell Dr., Austin, TX 78731 512-974-6700, ci.austin.tx.us/parks ZILKER PARK 2100 Barton Springs Rd., Austin, TX 78746 512-974-6700, ci.austin.tx.us/zilker At 785 feet, Mount Bonnell stands as one of the highest points in the city and also one of Austin’s oldest tourist attractions. Austin’s largest and most popular park offers swimming in Barton Springs, trails, picnic areas, playscape and a miniature train. NATURAL BRIDGE CAVERNS 26495 Natural Bridge Caverns Rd. Natural Bridge Caverns, TX 78266 210-651-6101, naturalbridgecaverns.com ★PERFORMING ARTS★ A. MOZART FESTIVAL 2304 Hancock Dr., Suite 7D, Austin, TX 78756 512-371-7217, amozartfest.org Ancient limestone formations are still growing in Texas’ largest cavern. Open year-round; guided tours; spelunking adventure tour. Located near New Braunfels. Call for hours. NATURAL BRIDGE WILDLIFE RANCH 26515 Natural Bridge Caverns Rd. San Antonio, TX 78266 830-438-7400, wildliferanchtexas.com Annual series includes six public concerts performed by leading international Mozart artists. Each season, A. Mozart Fest also offers five free KidsKonzerts for children. ARIEL DANCE THEATRE P.O. Box 56, Austin, TX 78767 512-458-4258, arieldance.org With hundreds of animals from all over the world roaming freely in a natural environment, Natural Bridge Wildlife Ranch is like an African safari, Texas style. 9am–5pm daily. Ariel Dance Theatre creates bold and energetic performances that dance with exciting collaborations in music, voice, video and film. TOWN LAKE HIKE AND BIKE TRAIL First Street Bridge at Town Lake, Austin, TX 78701 512-974-6700, ci.austin.tx.us/parks AUSTIN CHAMBER ENSEMBLE 8909 Wildridge Dr., Austin, TX 78759 512-345-3399, austinchamberensemble.com 10 miles of trails border Town Lake in downtown Austin and serve as social hub for runners, walkers and cyclists. Memorial at Auditorium Shores honors the late blues guitarist Stevie Ray Vaughan. The Austin Chamber Ensemble includes all instrumental and vocal combinations in concerts ranging from Bach to contemporary composers. AUSTIN CHAMBER MUSIC CENTER 3814 Medical Pkwy., Austin, TX 78756 512-454-7562, Tickets: 512-454-0026 austinchambermusic.org Austin Chamber Music Center season includes intimate concerts in private homes, performances in public venues and annual Austin Chamber Music Festival in July. 80 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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