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Austin EntertainmentAustin has a myriad of activities and natural attractions. Boaters, swimmers, and fishermen love the Highland Lakes, a chain of seven lakes in the Austin area. An interesting sight for visitors are the Mexican free-tail bats that fly from the Congress Avenue Bridge on summer evenings. There are also hiking and biking trails, museums, the Barton Springs Pool, and music, music, music!Austin City Limits 2504-B Whitis Street Austin, TX 512.471.4811 www.klru.org The longest running music show on PBS, Austin City Limits premiered in 1976 and presents the best performers of every music genre. Tickets are required to watch a taping of the show. Barton Springs Pool, Zilker Park 2201 Barton Springs Road Austin, TX 512.476.9044 Clear water from the Edwards Aquifer fills the Barton Springs Pool, which has a natural limestone bottom. Native Americans believe that the spring-fed pool has spiritual powers. Lifeguards are on duty. George Washington Carver Museum 1165 Angelina Street Austin, TX 512.472.4809 The first museum in Texas dedicated to African-American history and culture. Highland Lakes Highland Lakes is a beautiful chain of lakes that stretch 150 miles northwest of Austin. Town Lake is in the heart of downtown and features a hike/bike trail and a park along the shoreline. The largest lake in the chain is Lake Travis, which locals love for boating and other water sports. Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center 4801 La Crosse Avenue Austin, TX Founded by Lady Bird Johnson, this research center studies the preservation of native plants. The center has beautiful display gardens, a library, and a visitor's center and giftshop. LBJ Library and Museum 2313 Red River Road Austin, TX 512.916.5136 Photos, documents, and other memorabilia trace the long political career of Lyndon B. Johnson, the 36th president of the United States. Located on the University of Texas campus. Mexic-Arte Museum 419 Congress Avenue Austin, TX 512.480.9373 The Mexic-Arte Museum features Mexican, Latino, and Latin American art and culture. There are three galleries along with touring shows. On weekends, there are often musical, theatrical, and performing arts. Texas Memorial Museum 2400 Trinity Street Austin, TX 512.471.1604 On the University of Texas campus, the Texas memorial Museum has interesting exhibits on anthropology, archaeology, geology and paleontology. Texas State Capitol 11th and Congress Streets 512.463.0063 The largest state capitol in the country, the impressive Texas State Capitol building is made of Texas pink granite and limestone. One hour guided tours. Free admission. Written by Carolyn Cagle for Travel USA®, Copyright © 2003
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