Austin Official Visitors Guide 2008-2009 - (Page 11) Don’t Miss These ZILKER PARK THE STREETS: Barton Springs Rd. from Robert E. Lee Dr. to Mopac Expwy. THE STORY: This is Austin’s urban oasis with 351 acres of trails, picnic areas, playgrounds and natural attractions. Check out Barton Springs Pool, which is fed by natural spring water and stays a constant 68 degrees. The Austin Nature and Science Center, Umlauf Sculpture Garden & Museum and Zilker Botanical Gardens are also located in the area. THE SMASH HIT: Umlauf Sculpture Garden and Museum — Walk the lushly lined paths and admire the garden’s 56 Umlauf sculptures. Below: Zilker Park; University of Texas at Austin campus Photography: ©Andrea Golod/ Weaver Multimedia, © ACVB UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN THE STREETS: North of Downtown, from MLK Blvd. to Dean Keeton, between Guadalupe and Red River. THE STORY: Every visit to Austin should include a walk through The University of Texas at Austin® campus. One of the largest in the nation, it’s home to some 48,000 students. The famous UT Tower is located here. Nearby restaurants, shops and live music venues cater to students and university employees. Check out Guadalupe Street — known locally as The Drag — for shopping and dining. THE SMASH HIT: Vino Vino — Bottle-lined walls and live jazz highlight this cozy three-in-one wine shop/wine bar/restaurant. EAST SIDE THE STREETS: East of IH-35; between Fourth and Juniper. THE STORY: Historic attractions and independent coffee shops and restaurants make this one of Austin’s top neighborhoods. Check out the Texas State Cemetery, where many giants of Texas history are buried. THE SMASH HIT: Primizie Osteria — Chefs here use the finest local and imported ingredients to create classic Italian dishes such as goat cheese ravioli and chicken parmesan. WWW.AustinteXAs.orG 11 http://WWW.AustinteXAs.orG
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