Obviously Austin

OBVIOUSLY AUSTIN. Here are just a few of the items that seem to be on must do things in Austin. everyone’s list of

Barton Springs Pool - A man-made recreational swimming pool located on the grounds of Zilker Park. The pool is a popular venue for year-round swimming, as its temperature maintains a narrow range from about 68.0°F in the winter to 71.6°F in the summer as the water is filtered in from the underground spring. 2201 Barton Springs Road | 512.476.9044

Blanton Museum of Art - Features American and Contemporary art, Latin art, European paintings, prints, and drawings located on the UT campus. 200 East Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard | 512.471.7324 | blantonmuseum.org

Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum - A dynamic educational institution that engages visitors in the exciting story of Texas through a variety of programs and exhibits. 1800 North Congress Avenue | 512.936.8746 | storyoftexas.com

Broken Spoke - If you want to Texas two-step, this is the place to be. Founded in 1964, the Broken Spoke is a timeless Texas dance hall located on South Lamar. Don’t miss the memorabilia room, aptly nicknamed “the tourist trap room,” which is filled with photos, hats, and other country-music treasures. 3201 South Lamar Boulevard | 512.442.6189 | brokenspokeaustintx.net

Congress Bridge: Bat Observation - Every summer night, hundreds of people gather to see the world’s largest urban bat colony emerge from under the Congress Avenue Bridge in Downtown Austin. These 1.5 million bats are fun to watch, and fly out between 7:00pm - 8:15pm. 305 South Congress Avenue

The Contemporary Austin - The Contemporary Austin hosts the works of Texas-based artists in the modern design of the Arthouse at the Jones Center and the villa-style architecture of Laguna Gloria. Jones Center - 700 Congress Avenue | 512.452.5312 Laguna Gloria - 3809 West 35th Street | 512.458.8191 | thecontemporaryaustin.org

Deep Eddy Pool - The oldest swimming pool in Texas that features a bathhouse built during the Depression era by the Works Progress Administration. The pool began as a swimming hole in the Colorado River, became a resort in the 1920s, and is today a popular swimming pool. 401 Deep Eddy Avenue

DKR Memorial Stadium - Located on UT campus, this stadium has been home to the Texas Longhorn football team since 1924. With capacity for over 100,000 people it’s a great place to spend time with friends and family during fall Saturdays. 405 East 23rd Street | texassports.com

Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center - The state botanical garden and arboretum of Texas with a breadth of educational programs and family events. 4801 La Crosse Avenue | 512.232.0100 | wildflower.org

Lady Bird Lake - Where the city straddles the Colorado River, Lady Bird Lake, previously known as Town Lake, is the focus of outdoor activity in Downtown Austin. It’s great for hiking, walking, biking, canoeing, or kayaking. There are over 10 miles of flat trails on both sides of the water.

LBJ Library & Museum - The Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum houses forty five million pages of historical documents which include the papers from the entire public career of Lyndon Baines Johnson and also those of close associates. These papers and the vast administrative files from the presidency are used primarily by scholars. 2313 Red River Street | 512.721.0200 | lbjlibrary.org

Moody Theater - This three-level, 130,000-square foot theater is the home of Austin’s legendary Austin City Limits television program and the ACL Live music venue. 310 West Willie Nelson Boulevard | 512.225.7999 | acl-live.com

Mount Bonnell - Mount Bonnell is generally considered the highest point in Austin at 775 feet. A pavilion sits at the top of the mountain offering sweeping views, particularly facing west into the Hill Country. Mount Bonnell has served as a popular picnic spot as far back as the 1850’s. 3800 Mount Bonnell Road | 512.974.6700

Texas State Capitol - An Italian Renaissance Revival style capitol, the building was first opened to the public in 1888, and stands taller than the United States Capitol building. Located in the heart of Downtown Austin, the historic building is a must see. 1100 Congress Avenue | 512.463.0063 | tspb.state.tx.us

UT Tower - Also known as the Main Building on The University of Texas campus, the tower has 32 floors with an observation deck that reopened in 1999. This historic building is an important part of the Austin skyline. 2300 Inner Campus Drive | 512.475.6633 | utexas.edu/tower