Austin Official Visitors Guide 2008-2009 - (Page 78) activities & attractions 1600 City Park rd., austin, tX 78730 512-346-1831 ci.austin.tx.us/parks/emmalong.htm eMMa lonG MetroPolitan Park Nestled along Lake Austin, the wooded urban park contains lake front beach, boat ramps, fishing dock, swimming area, campsites and volleyball courts. Open daily, 7am–10pm. 26495 natural bridge Caverns rd. natural bridge Caverns, tX 78266 210-651-6101, naturalbridgecaverns.com natural briDGe Caverns 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. 16710 rr 965, Fredericksburg, tX 78624 830-685-3636, tpwd.state.tx.us enCHanteD roCk 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). 4200 s. iH-35 (exit 259), Georgetown, tX 78626 512-931-Cave, innerspace.com 26515 natural bridge Caverns rd. san antonio, tX 78266 830-438-7400, wildliferanchtexas.com natural briDGe wilDliFe ranCH 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. inner sPaCe Caverns 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. 4801 la Crosse ave., austin, tX 78739 512-232-0100, wildflower.org 4900 la Crosse Dr., austin, tX 78739 512-974-6700, ci.austin.tx.us/parks veloway Three-mile Veloway meanders through meadows and woods across more than 100 acres of parkland. Open to cyclists and in-line skaters only. laDy birD JoHnson wilDFlower Center 805 n. Capital of texas Hwy., austin, tX 78746 512-327-7622, wildbasin.org wilD basin wilDerness Preserve 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. First street bridge at lady bird lake austin, tX 78701 512-974-6700, ci.austin.tx.us/parks laDy birD lake Hike anD bike trail 2220 barton springs rd., austin, tX 78746 512-477-8672, zilkergarden.org Zilker botaniCal GarDens Ten miles of trails border Lady Bird 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. 5808 Mckinney Falls Pkwy., austin, tX 78744 512-243-1643, tpwd.state.tx.us A botanical showplace for native foliage, roses, ponds, Oriental gardens and 100-million-year-old dinosaur tracks. MCkinney Falls state Park 2100 barton springs rd., austin, tX 78746 512-974-6700, ci.austin.tx.us/zilker Zilker Park Outdoors enthusiasts find miles of trails, campgrounds, picnic areas and spectacular waterfalls in the 635-acre park. 400 nueces st., austin, tX 78701 512-473-0222, mellowjohnnys.com Austin’s largest and most popular park offers swimming in Barton Springs, trails, picnic areas, playscape and a miniature train. perForminG arts 2304 Hancock Dr., suite 7D, austin, tX 78756 512-371-7217, amozartfest.org Mellow JoHnny’s bike sHoP a. MoZart Festival Seven-time Tour de France champion Lance Armstrong’s cycling shop offers bicycles of all types and sizes, along with accessories, souvenirs, a coffee shop and even cycling workshops. Rentals are available for day-riders, and commuters can store their bikes while exploring downtown Austin and the nearby Warehouse District. Annual series includes six public concerts performed by leading international Mozart artists. Each season, A. Mozart Fest also offers five free KidsKonzerts for children. 3800 Mount bonnell Dr., austin, tX 78731 512-974-6700, ci.austin.tx.us/parks Mount bonnell At 785 feet, Mount Bonnell stands as one of the highest points in the city and also one of Austin’s oldest tourist attractions. 78 Austin convention & visitors bureAu http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/parks/emmalong.htm http://www.naturalbridgecaverns.com http://tpwd.state.tx.us http://www.wildliferanchtexas.com http://www.myinnerspacecavern.com/ http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/parks http://www.wildbasin.org http://www.wildflower.org http://www.zilkergarden.org http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/parks http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/zilker http://tpwd.state.tx.us http://www.amozartfest.org http://www.mellowjohnnys.com http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/parks
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