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  • Splashing around Barton Springs Pool: The bracing waters of this natural pool have been drawing Austinites to its banks for more than 100 years. If there's one thing that everyone in town can agree on, it's that there's no better plunge pond on a hot day than this one.
  • Joining the Healthy Hordes on Austin's Hike & Bike Trails: Head over to the shores of Town Lake to see why Walking magazine chose Austin as America's "Most Fit" city. Walkers and runners share the path with cyclists and strollers. You get good vistas of the city and the lake and see quite a bit of local society, too.
  • Sipping a Margarita While Watching the Sun Set over Lake Travis: Relax at the Oasis on one of the many decks that stretch across a hillside high above Lake Travis, order a large margarita, and begin congratulating yourself on living the highlife. Laid out before you are miles of watery landscape. If conditions are right, a soft redness will tint the view and create a warm, fuzzy feeling of oneness with the world (or it might just be the effect of that margarita).
  • Attending a Taping of Austin City Limits: This will be a matter of luck, but if you come to town at the right time, and the show that will be taped happens to be music you like, then there's nothing better than getting tickets to be part of the show. And then, sometime later, when the show airs, you can relive the experience.

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In almost anything you read or hear about Austin, you will be told that it is a laid back city. "Laid back" has become Austin's defining trait. First-time visitors get here and expect to find a city whose denizens all move about and express themselves in the unhurried manner of Willie Nelson. They must feel a little put upon when they drive into town only to find bearish traffic and pushy drivers and a downtown that is looking uncomfortably similar to Houston or Dallas. Read More

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Hotels

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Barton Creek Resort and Spa

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8212 Barton Club Drive
Austin, TX 78735 Map

Distance: 7.2 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 4 class stars

The Driskill

604 Brazos Street
Austin, TX 78701 Map

Distance: 0.1 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 4 class stars
Expert Rated & Recommended
4.0
from: $127

Omni Austin Hotel

700 San Jacinto Blvd at 8th Street
Austin, TX 78701 Map

Distance: 0.2 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 4 class stars

Expert Rated & Recommended
5.0
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Attractions

Austin Duck Adventures

expert favorite attraction
Boarding in front of the Austin Convention and Visitors Bureau
209 E. 6th St
Austin, Texas

Distance: 0.1 mi. (from destination center)

Description:

It's a hoot—or should I say a quack? Whether or not you opt to use the duck call... Read More

Expert Rated & Recommended
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Austin Children's Museum

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Dell Discovery Center
201 Colorado St
Austin, Texas

Distance: 0.2 mi. (from destination center)

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Located in a large, state-of-the-art facility, this excellent children's museum has... Read More

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Austin Museum of Art-Downtown

At 9th St
823 Congress Ave
Austin, Texas

Distance: 0.2 mi. (from destination center)

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Plans for a downtown museum of art have been in the works for more than 2 decades. This... Read More

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Airports

Major Airports near Austin

Distance (mi.)
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport 6.6 map
San Antonio International Airport 66.8 map
Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport 145.5 map

Other Smaller Airports near Austin

Distance (mi.)
College Station Easterwood Field 84.9 map
Waco Municipal Airport 98.2 map
Victoria County-Foster Airport 109.9 map

Flight Deals to Austin

Originating From
San Jose (SJC) to Austin (AUS) $186
Charlotte (CLT) to Austin (AUS) $189
Atlanta (ATL) to Austin (AUS) $194
Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Austin (AUS) $206
Los Angeles (LAX) to Austin (AUS) $207

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Austin Vacation Rentals

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Lovely East Downtown Arts & Crafts Home

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2
Sleeps: 6
Amenities: Air Conditioning, Alarm Clock, BBQ, CD Player, Cable/Satellite TV, Coffee Maker, DVD Player, Dishwasher, Full kitchen, Hair Dryer, Internet Access, Iron, Laundry, Linens, Microwave, Non-Smoking, Oven, Pets OK, Phone, Playground, Refrigerator, Restaurant, Stereo, Stove, Swimming Pool, TV, Toaster
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Victorian Home Private, Wooded, Very Close to Downtowm

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2
Sleeps: 4
Amenities: Air Conditioning, BBQ, Balcony, CD Player, Cable/Satellite TV, DVD Player, Dishwasher, Full kitchen, Hair Dryer, Hot Tub, Jacuzzi, Lakefront, Laundry, Linens, Microwave, Non-Smoking, Patio, Pets OK, Phone, Refrigerator, Restaurant, Stereo, TV, Utensils, VCR
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1940's Classic with Modern Updates

Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 4
Sleeps: 11
Amenities: BBQ, Blender, Breakfast Bar, Cable/Satellite TV, Coffee Maker, DVD Player, Dishwasher, Full kitchen, Hair Dryer, Internet Access, Laundry, Linens, Microwave, Oven, Patio, Pets OK, Phone, Refrigerator, Stove, Swimming Pool, TV, Utensils, VCR, Wireless Internet Access
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