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TABLE OF CONTENTS LIVE NEIGHBORHOOD DIRECTORY TRANSPORTATION GUIDE SCHOOLS HOSPITALS

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Congratulations on making the choice to move to an amazing city that keeps getting noticed as one of the greatest to live in America! We put together this book to help you get aquainted with the area. We specialize in knowing Austin’s varied neighborhoods and love to share the latest in what’s happening, not only in the real estate market, but what is happening in the backyards we share. If you have questions, please ask! We are well connected in Austin real estate circles and we often know what is available before homes are even listed. If you ever need anything, know we have you covered before the process begins.

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A u s t i n A Brief History... or How We Got Weird When US Congressman, Stephen F. Austin led 300 American families into the new Mexican colony of Texas, he discovered they might have to turn around and go back. Austin had a charter from the Spanish government to establish a town, but when Mexico won its independence from Spain, it looked like the Mexican government wasn’t going to honor the charter. Austin managed to renegotiate, and the colonists found an appealing spot in Central Texas, near the conver-­ gence of Shoal Creek and the Colora-­ do River, and named it Waterloo. Each family was given their own land, for which they were to pay 12 1/2 cents per acre. When none of the colonists seemed willing to pay, Mexico renego-­ tiated to allow each family 5 years to pay $30.

Treaty Oak, a majestic live oak esti-­ mated to be about 500 years old, and the last remaining member of what was once a grove of 14 trees that served as a sacred meeting place for the Comanche and Tonkawa tribes.

After Texas won its independence in 1836, the village of Waterloo was chosen as the site for the Capitol of the Republic of Texas. Sam Houston, among others, disagreed with the decision, and the Capitol was moved WLPHV EHIRUH EHLQJ RI¿FLDOO\ QDPHG by President Mirabeau Lamar in 1839. The initial plan included a 640 acre site along the Colorado River bor-­ dered by Shoal Creek on the west and Waller Creek on the east, and Presi-­ dent Lamar renamed the town Austin. The city honors the original name of Waterloo today in a city park and two According to local folklore, Stephen F. local businesses. (Waterloo Park, Austin met with the local Native Amer-­ Waterloo Records, and Waterloo Ice-­ ican leaders and negotiated a border house). The real growth of the city of treaty at the site of what is now called Austin began in 1845 when the Texan 8

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Constitutional Congress approved an-­ nexation to the United States. A more permanent Capitol building was built DQG WKH WRZQ EHJDQ WR ÀRXULVK The Civil War began a trend that would characterize Austin politics un-­ til modern times. Despite the fact that the state of Texas voted to secede from the Union and join the Confed-­ eracy, the citizens of Austin voted overwhelmingly to remain a part of the Union. 7KH SRVW &LYLO :DU HUD VDZ DQ LQÀX[ of newly emancipated African-­Ameri-­ cans who established local churches, neighborhoods and businesses, many of which survive today: the neighborhoods of Masontown, Wheat-­ ville, Pleasant Hill and Clarksville were all created in the 1860’s and 70’s by these groups. During the economic boom of the 1890’s the north Austin neighborhood Hyde Park was estab-­ lished by the new business owners

moving  in  to  Austin. Already  the  seat  of  government,  the  city  became  a  center  of  education  as  well  in  1881,  when  Austin  was  chosen  as  the  site  for  the  new  University  of  Texas,  which  began  holding  classes  in  1883.  That  same  year,  Tillotson  College  for  African-­Americans  opened  its  doors  and  the  Austin  public  school  system  was  instituted. This  period  saw  huge  growth  for  Austin’s  population  and  a  series  of  projects  and  improvements.  Aus-­ tin’s  beautiful  Capitol  building  was  built  in  1888  using  pink  granite  from  Marble  Falls.  It  is  the  largest  state  capitol  in  the  country,  and  while  the  U.S.  capitol  has  more  square  footage,  Austin’s  capitol  building  is  7  feet  taller.  In  1910,  the  city  built  electric  street  lamps  called  Moonlight  Towers.  Austin  is  the  only  city  in  the  world  to  still  operate  them.  The  tower  serves  as  a  major  setting  in  the  movie  Dazed  DQG &RQIXVHG E\ $XVWLQ ÂżOPPDNHU Richard  Linklater. In  the  original  city  plan,  the  town  was  centered  around  a  grand  avenue  lead-­ ing  to  the  capitol  building  (Congress  Avenue).  The  north/south  streets  were  named  after  Texas’  rivers,  in  geographical  order  from  East  Avenue  (now  I35)  to  West  Avenue.  The  east/ west  streets  were  originally  named  for  native  Texas  trees  (Live  Oak,  Elm),  but  were  changed  to  numbered  streets  (from  1st  to  15th  Streets)  in  1884.  The  Congress  Avenue  bridge  was  built  in  1913,  expanding  the  city  south  of  the  river  and  creating  the  Travis  Heights  community.  In  1918,  the  city  acquired  Barton  Springs,  the  spring  fed  pool  that  became  a  symbol  of  the  increasing  appeal  of  Austin  as  a  residential  city.

allowing  Austinites  to  have  inexpen-­ sive,  city  owned  hydroelectric  power.  The  Longhorn  Crossing  Dam  was  built  downriver  in  1960,  forming  Town  Lake  (now  known  as  Lady  Bird  Lake  DIWHU ÂżUVW ODG\ /DG\ %LUG -RKQVRQ In  the  1970’s,  technology  joined  government  and  education  as  a  major  center  of  Austin  life.  Companies  like  IBM,  Texas  Instruments  and  Motorola  set  up  shop,  and  by  the  90’s  there  were  more  than  400  high-­tech  com-­ panies  calling  Austin  home.  Austin  was  a  major  player  in  the  dotcom  boom,  and  rebounded  into  expanding  markets  of  game  development,  music  SURGXFWLRQ DQG ÂżOPPDNLQJ The  rapid  growth  in  the  late  20th  Cen-­ tury  triggered  a  political  divide  among  home-­grown  Austinites  and  big  business  development  that  has  been  a  major  struggle  in  modern  Austin.  As  early  as  the  1970’s  there  were  more  than  150  different  groups  dedicated  WR FRQVHUYLQJ QDWXUH EHDXWLÂżFDWLRQ preserving  the  city’s  history  and  pro-­ tecting  wildlife.  It  was  also  in  the  1970’s  that  a  group  RI PLVÂżW &RXQWU\ :HVWHUQ PXVL-­ cians  made  Austin  their  home.  Guys  like  Willie  Nelson  and  Jerry  Jeff  Walker  had  had  enough  of  the  big  music  industry  life  in  Nashville  and  were  looking  for  something  different.  Country  music,  rock,  and  blues  came  together  with  artists  like  Stevie  Ray Â

Vaughn  and  Janis  Joplin  in  what  be-­ came  known  as  the  â€œAustin  sound.â€?  The  Armadillo  World  Headquarters  in  downtown  Austin  became  a  mecca  for  anti-­establishment  musicians  of  all  kinds.  Austin  City  Limits  premiered  on  PBS  in  1975.  Austin  became  known  as  a  place  where  struggling  musicians  could  launch  their  careers  to  receptive  audiences  of  other  mu-­ sicians,  â€œAustin  hippiesâ€?,  cowboys  and  businessmen.  Now  with  more  than  100  live  music  venues,  Austin  is  known  as  The  Live  Music  Capitol  of  the  World  and  home  to  two  world  famous  festivals,  South  by  Southwest  and  Austin  City  Limits. In  1980,  the  Congress  Avenue  bridge  underwent  a  major  renovation,  cre-­ ating  a  series  of  concrete  â€œcavernsâ€?  underneath  the  bridge  that  proved  to  be  an  ideal  home  for  bats.  The  bridge  is  now  home  to  the  largest  urban  pop-­ ulation  of  bats  in  the  world.  At  dusk,  each  evening  from  March  to  October,  PLOOLRQ EDWV Ă€\ IURP WKH EULGJH to  feed  on  insects,  returning  before  dawn. From  Stephen  F.  Austin  and  the  Re-­ public  of  Texas  to  Willie  Nelson  and  the  Congress  Avenue  bats,  Austin  has  a  colorful  and  â€œweirdâ€?  history.  It’s  an  eclectic  town  with  a  diverse  popu-­ lation  and  a  rich  history.

As  the  city  expanded  its  services,  including  parks,  hospitals,  sewage,  water  and  electricity,  the  population  LQFUHDVHG VWHDGLO\ ,Q WKH ¿UVW dam  was  built  on  the  Colorado  River  to  generate  hydroelectric  power  and  clean  water.  Unfortunately,  the  dam  was  built  directly  on  top  of  the  fault  line  and  it  collapsed  in  1900,  which  triggered  a  time  of  severe  economic  downturn.  Congressman  Lyndon  B  Johnson  oversaw  the  rebuilding  of  the  dam  nearly  20  years  later,  naming  it  Tom  Miller  Dam  and  creating  Lake  Austin.  In  conjunction  with  the  LCRA,  0DQV¿HOG 'DP ZDV EXLOW PLOHV upriver,  and  then  Buchanan  Dam,  2014 | Your New Hometown |

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With  over  220  days  of  sunshine,  the  second  strongest  job  market  in  America  (according  to  Forbes),  live  music  every  night  of  the  week  and  a  rich  diversity  of  culture,  it  is  easy  to  see  why  nearly  150  people  move  to  Austin  every  day.   And  with  dozens  of  distinct  neighborhoods,  ranging  from  a  very  urban  chic  east  Austin  area  to  the  quiet  sophistication  of  Westlake  Hills,  Austin  has  something  to  offer  everyone  when  it  comes  to  choosing  a  home. Â

Central  Austin  is  seeing  revitalization  in  its  housing  market,  with  loft  renovations  and  the  introduction  of  new  housing  to  historical  structures  such  as  the  Brown  Building.  You  FDQ ¿QG DSDUWPHQW DQG FRQGRPLQLXP GHYHORSPHQWV QHDU the  central  business,  district,  the  Capitol  complex,  and  the  entertainment  district,  or  you  can  choose  to  live  in  the  historic  communities  that  surround  the  University  of  Texas,  where  Victorian  and  Craftsman-­style  homes  are  available.  9HQWXUH D OLWWOH IDUWKHU IURP WKH GRZQWRZQ FRUH DQG \RXœOO ¿QG established  neighborhoods  with  neighborhood  associations  and  a  population  mix  of  singles  to  young  families  to  retirees. DOWNTOWN You  can  live  the  urban  lifestyle  dream  in  downtown  Austin.  Walk  to  work,  dinner,  a  play,  or  a  nightclub.  This  is  a  convenient,  exciting,  DQG YLEUDQW SODFH WR OLYH 'RZQWRZQ LV ¿OOHG ZLWK UHVWDXUDQWV theatres,  museums,  hike-­and-­bike  trails  along  Lady  Bird  Lake,  and  an  eclectic  entertainment  scene.  This  is  why  so  many  people  love  calling  downtown  home.  There  is  a  wide-­range  of  residential  choices  in  and  around  the  downtown  area,  from  single-­family  homes  to  more  than  3,216  unique  residential  units  you  can  buy  or  rent. 10

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ALLANDALE Northwest  of  downtown,  Allandale  is  bordered  by  MoPac  Expressway,  Anderson  Lane,  Burnet  Road,  and  Hancock  Drive.  Shoal  Creek  runs  through  Allandale.  With  the  major  driving  arteries  MoPac,  Anderson  Lane,  and  Burnet  Road  on  three  sides  of  the  neighborhood,  getting  from  Allandale  to  just  about  anywhere  in  Austin  is  pretty  quick.  Northwest  Park  and  the  neighborhood  off-­leash  dog  park  are  just  two  of  the  reasons  that  many  of  this  community’s  residents  have  lived  here  since  it  was  built,  more  than  50  years  ago. HYDE  PARK Located  about  10  minutes  north  of  the  University  of  Texas,  Hyde  Park  is  a  place  for  homeowners  and  renters,  many  of  whom  tend  to  be  university  students.  Areas  of  Hyde  Park  have  some  very  charming  Craftsman-­  and  bungalow-­style  homes  that  have  been  beautifully  updated.  Recreation  in  the  community  includes  the  Hancock  Golf  course  and  a  number  of  shops  and  cafes,  including  the  nearby  Central  Market  and  the  Triangle,  a  popular  multi-­use  center.

CENTRAL AUSTIN CONTINUED TARRYTOWN Located  west  of  downtown,  Tarrytown  is  bordered  by  MoPac  ([SUHVVZD\ /DNH $XVWLQ (QÂżHOG Road,  and  35th  Street.  What  was  once  a  neighborhood  of  quaint  little  houses  has  grown  as  homes  have  been  remodeled  and  expanded  or  torn  down  to  make  room  for  a  new  home  on  the  lot.  Home  prices  in  Tarrytown  have  held  value  and  continue  to  rise  because  of  proximity  to  UT  and  downtown.  This  is  a  neighborhood  of  gracious  homes,  old  churches,  and  quiet  parks,  with  easy  access  to  Lake  Austin,  Mount  Bonnell,  and  Laguna  Gloria  â€“  an  indoor/outdoor  venue  that  consists  of  12  acres  of  beautiful  parkland,  including  a  mile  of  Lake  Austin  shoreline.  Home  to  Austin  Museum  of  Art,  Laguna  Gloria,  the  site  features  a  Mediterranean-­style-­ villa  built  in  1916.

East  Austin Diversity  among  the  neighborhoods  east  of  Interstate  35  includes  groundbreaking  master-­planned  communities,  neighborhoods  that  sprang  up  LQ WKH ÂżUVW KDOI RI WKH FHQWXU\ and  an  interesting  mix  of  hip  and  affordable  housing.  MUELLER Mueller  is  one  of  the  fastest-­ growing  and  greenest  communities  in  Austin.  Designed  on  the  site  of  Austin’s  former  airport,  the  neighborhood  is  envisioned  as  a  mixed-­use  community,  with  FRQGRPLQLXPV VKRSV RIÂżFHV DQG green  space.  Many  newer  homes  in  the  area  incorporate  energy-­ HIÂżFLHQW GHVLJQ ,Q DGGLWLRQ WR TXLFN DFFHVV WR ,QWHUVWDWH WKLV DQG other  communities  just  east  of  the  highway  enjoy  proximity  to  Dell  Children’s  Hospital,  downtown,  and  the  University  of  Texas.  CHERRYWOOD Cherrywood,  an  established  neighborhood  with  plentiful  green  space  and  quiet  tree-­lined  streets,  encompasses  a  number  of  subdivisions  including  University  Park,  Avalon,  Willow  Brook,  and  French  Place.  Many  of  the  remodeled  homes  in  Cherrywood  are  perfect  for  starter  homes  and  ¿UVW WLPH EX\HUV

West  Austin Stretching  west  of  downtown  to  Lake  Travis,  neighborhoods  range  from  student  rentals  and  tastefully  updated  homes  to  some  of  the  area’s  most  exclusive  communities  nestled  in  scenic  rolling  hills. :(67 /$.( +,//6 West  Lake  Hills  is  technically  a  separate  city  MXVW VRXWKZHVW RI GRZQWRZQ $XVWLQ ,W KDV Lake  Austin  on  its  eastern  border  and  street  after  street  of  spectacular  waterfront  and  lake-­view  homes.  West  Lake  hills  is  served  by  WKH (DQHV ,QGHSHQGHQW 6FKRRO 'LVWULFW ,6' Because  of  its  proximity  to  downtown  and  the  excellent  schools,  combined  with  awesome  views  and  lake  frontage,  West  Lake  Hills  contains  some  of  the  most  expensive  homes  in  the  state.  ROB  ROY Rob  Roy  is  an  exclusive  subdivision  in  the  Hill  Country  about  20  minutes  west  of  downtown  Austin.  Many  homes  offer  incredible  views  of  Lake  Austin  or  the  Colorado  River  basin,  which  has  carved  a  dramatic  path  out  of  the  limestone  hills.  Rob  Roy  is  served  by  the  (DQHV ,6' DAVENPORT  RANCH Davenport  Ranch  is  an  Austin  subdivision  that  runs  on  the  east  side  of  Loop  360  between  the  Austin  Country  Club  on  Lake  Austin  and  Ayers  Drive.  Beyond  Ayers  Drive  is  the  Wild  Basin Â

Nature  Preserve;͞  homes  that  back  to  preserve  are  very  private.  Homes  at  the  north  end  of  Davenport  Ranch  actually  back  to  the  golf  course  at  the  Austin  Country  Club,  and  many  overlook  Lake  Austin. 67(,1(5 5$1&+ Steiner  Ranch  is  a  large  master-­planned  subdivision  located  near  Lake  Travis.  Just  off  Ranch  Road  620,  Steiner  Ranch  is  about  40  minutes  from  the  downtown  Austin  area.  Many  of  the  homes  in  this  community  have  striking  views  with  dramatic  drops  to  the  water  and  access   to  a  variety  of  walking  trails,  parks,  swimming  pools,  tennis  courts,  and  the  University  of  Texas  golf  course.

Northwest  Austin This  part  of  Austin  is  one  of  the  city’s  more  scenic  areas.  Pair  that  appeal  with  quick  access  to  downtown  and  several  of  austin’s  high-­tech  employers,  and  it’s  easy  to  see  why  homes  and  apartments  in  this  area  remain  popular.  *5($7 +,//6 First  developed  in  the  1970s,  the  Great  Hills  neighborhood  in  Northwest  Austin  has  grown  VLJQLÂżFDQWO\ RYHU WKH GHFDGHV :KLOH LW VWLOO KDV a  true  neighborhood  feel,  it  is  conveniently  located  near  multiple  major  highways  and  myriad  stores  and  restaurants. Â

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NORTHWEST AUSTIN CONTINUED JESTER  ESTATES The  Jester  neighborhood  of  more  than  900  homes  is  located  just  12  miles  from  downtown  Austin  and  is  surrounded  on  three  sides  by  the  Balcones  Canyonlands  Preserve.  This  green  neighborhood  is  convenient  to  a  multitude  of  high-­tech  companies  along  scenic  Loop  360. /$.( 32,17( Located  off  Bee  Caves  Road  close  to  Highway  71,  Lake  Pointe  is  about  30  minutes  from  downtown  and  about  10  minutes  from  various  points  on  the  lake.   Homes  in  Lake  Pointe  range  from  fairly  simple  but  relatively  new  neighborhood  homes  to  homes  backing  to  a  nature  preserve  to  homes  with  spectacular  views  of  the  Hill  Country  or  Lake  $XVWLQ 7KH DUHD LV VHUYHG E\ WKH /DNH 7UDYLV ,6' ZKLFK LV an  excellent  school  district.

South  Austin Quirky  and  a  little  eccentric,  South  Austin  features  the  eclectic  SoCo  shopping  district,  convenient  access  to  downtown,  and  a  relatively  short  commute  to  San  Marcos  or  San  Antonio. 75$9,6 +(,*+76 6RXWK RI WKH &RORUDGR 5LYHU DQG WXFNHG EHWZHHQ ,QWHUVWDWH DQG South  Congress  Avenue  is  Travis  Heights,  one  of  Austin’s  most  sought-­after  addresses,  particularly  among  professionals  â€“  many  of  whom  work  downtown  and  enjoy  the  quiet  neighborhood  just  minutes  IURP WKH RIÂżFH 7ZR SDUNV %LJ 6WDF\ DQG /LWWOH 6WDF\ GUDZ IDPLOLHV year-­round  to  swim,  jog,  cycle,  or  play  tennis.  Norwood  Estate  Park  is  one  of  Austin’s  leash-­free  dog  parks. =,/.(5 Just  south  of  Lady  Bird  Lake,  the  Zilker  neighborhood  is  home  to  Umlauf  Sculpture  Garden  and  Zilker  Park.  This  community  in  the  heart  of  Austin,  is  the  site  of  major  events  like  ACL  Fest  and  South  by  6RXWKZHVW <RXÂśOO ÂżQG VPDOO DQG HVWDWH VL]H KRPHV KHUH DV ZHOO DV new  homes  and  historic  properties.  The  vibe  is  distinctly  Austin,  and  the  commute  is  negligible  if  you’re  headed  downtown. SHADY  HOLLOW Shady  Hollow  is  a  great  family-­oriented  neighborhood,  about  10  minutes  south  of  downtown,  that  has  a  nice  community  center  with  a  swimming  pool  and  children’s  play  area.  This  neighborhood  hosts  many  activies,  including  an  Easter  egg  hunt,  Fall  Fajita  Fest,  and  July  4th  parade. &,5&/( & About  20  minutes  southwest  of  downtown,  Circle  C  is  a  master-­ planned  community  of  about  2,700  homes  on  approximately  DFUHV ,W LV DOVR KRPH WR WKH &LUFOH & 7HQQLV FHQWHU &LUFOH & *ROG &RXUVH DQG &LUFOH & SDUN ,WÂśV HDV\ WR VWD\ DFWLYH LQ WKLV QHLJKERUKRRG ZLWK LWV KLNH DQG ELNH WUDLOV VRFFHU ÂżHOGV EDVNHWEDOO courts,  children’s  play  areas,  and  Austin’s  only  Veloway  â€“  a  paved,  three-­mile  loop  for  roller  skaters,  roller  bladers,  skateboarders,  and  cyclists.

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C  lient  Praise ´.LPEHUO\ WRRN RQ ZKDW ZH DOO NQHZ ZRXOG EH D GLIĂ€FXOW SURMHFW ZKHQ VKH OLVWHG our lake house in 2007. What impressed me most about Kim was her up-­front nature and diligence throughout the process. In my opinion, we were very lucky to have Kim as our agent and I recommend her highlyâ€?. “Shannon handled the sale of my mother’s townhouse following her death. In the role of co-­executor, I was dealing with many challenges at that time, and I have felt blessed to have Shannon as our RealtorÂŽ due to her professionalism and willingness to go that extra mile. She marketed our tiny townhouse as though it were a high end property, aggressively and thoroughly with unfailing attention to detail. My family and I will always be grateful to Shannon for successfully guiding us through this stressful time in our lives. Thank you.â€? ´:H KDYH UHDOO\ HQMR\HG KDYLQJ 6KDQQRQ DV RXU 5HDOWRUŠ +HU NQRZOHGJH RI WKH $XVWLQ 0DUNHW QRW MXVW KLJK HQG KRPHV SURYHG YHU\ YDOXDEOH ZKHQ ZH went to purchase an investment home and then what to price the monthly UHQWDO UDWH DW +HU LQIRUPDWLRQ LV FXUUHQW DQG SURYLGHG LQ D WLPHO\ IDVKLRQ 6KH LV DOZD\V DYDLOODEOH HYHQ ZKLOH RQ YDFDWLRQ WR DQVZHU RXU LQTXLULHV +HU VXSSRUW staff is awesome. She always has a back up to help you when she is away or busy at the time you call. Not a lot of wait time with the Shannon team. We had a fast closing deadline with our rental and all got done. Even with the pressure of this fast closing, Shannon kept the focus and remained calm and professional. Shannon has the connections to get the people. We have had Shannon list our rental home for lease twice. Both times the house rented the day it was put on the morket. Wow -­ gotta love no down time. If you need a RealtorÂŽ, we highliy recommend Shannon Schmitz for all of your realty needs -­ buying, selling, or leasingâ€?. “Kimberly is a dedicated, customer-­focused, results driven professional with 8 years of successful real estate involvement. She strives to ensure clients receive the utmost in interpersonal care and communication. She is proactive, detail oriented, and adapts to new challenges. You’ll be very pleased with having her represent you when you buy a home in Austinâ€?.

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GETTING AROUND AUSTIN WELCOME TO AUSTIN. One of the highlights of living and working in Austin are the many alternatives commuters have to driving. From car sharing to a burgeoning rail system, and everything in between (including horse-­drawn carriages, I mean it is Texas) getting around Austin has never been easier.

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METRO  RAIL  MetroRail  is  a  quick  and  easy  way  to  travel  from  downtown  to  Leander,  northwest  of  Austin,  and  back  again.  The  trains  make  connections  with  bus  stops,  including  the  new  MetroRapid  bus  OLQH &DSLWDO 0HWUR RIIHUV D PRELOH GHYLFH DSS :LQGRZV $Q-­ GURLG DQG L26 WR SXUFKDVH SDVVHV SODQ URXWHV DQG YLHZ DUULYDO information.  MetroRail  tickets  can  be  purchased  at  train  stations  via  automated  kiosks.  Bikes  are  allowed  on  the  trains,  and  up  to  FDQ ¿W LQ HDFK FDU RAIL  ROUTES  AND  SCHEDULES capmetro.org/schedulemap-­rail.aspx

METRO  BUS  MetroBus  and  the  new  MetroRapid  serves  all  of  Austin  from  early  in  the  morning  to  late  at  night,  with  connections  for  the  MetroRail  and  University  of  Texas,  Austin. BUS  ROUTE  SCHEDULES http://www.capmetro.org/schedulemap.aspx http://www.capmetro.org/schedulemap-­rapid.aspx

CARSHARE Austin  has  many  ways  to  get  around,  but  for  the  areas  away  IURP WKH XUEDQ FRUH D FDU PD\ EH WKH EHVW EHW ,Q OLHX RI EX\LQJ or  renting  a  car,  take  a  look  at  car  share  services.  They’re  a  convenient  and  hassle  free  way  to  use  a  car  for  errands  or  quick  trips. Car  to  Go  http://austin.car2go.com Zipcar  KWWS ZZZ ]LSFDU FRP DXVWLQ ¿QG FDUV

TAXI  CABS Like  most  American  cities,  taxi  cabs  are  ubiquitous  and  there  are  several  different  ways  of  hailing  them.  One  way  you  may  want  to  consider  is  an  app  for  your  iOS  or  Android  device,  especially  around  closing  time  for  the  bars.  Yellow  Cab  has  their  own  Hail  a  Cab  app,  while  Lone  Star  Cab  uses  Taxi  Magic,  a  national  service  available  in  other  cities.  One  can  also  hail  a  vacant  cab  on  the  VWUHHW ,Q WKH HYHQLQJ RQH FDQ VRPHWLPHV KDLO D FDE IURP WKH GRZQWRZQ KRWHOV HDVLHU

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BIKE  RENTALS All  sorts  of  bikes  from  beach  cruisers  to  mountain  and  road  bikes  are  avail-­ able  for  rent,  long  and  short  term.  Often,  cargo  trailers,  racks  and  panniers  are  also  available.  Austin  has  a  growing  bike  infrastructure  with  separated  ELNH ODQHV RII VWUHHW ELNHZD\V DQG WKH 3Ă€XJHU %ULGJH ZKLFK SURYLGHV D car-­free  connection  over  Ladybird  Lake  for  hike  and  bike  trails  and  bike-­ ways.  Connecting  it  all  are  numbered  bike  routes  illustrated  by  updated  bike  maps. Bicycle  Sport  Shop  bicyclesportshop.com Austin  Bike  Tours  and  Rentals  austinbiketoursandrentals.com Barton  Springs  Bike  Rental  bartonspringsbikerental.com Austin  B-­Cycle For  short  term  rides  from  point  to  point  generally  30  minutes  or  less,  bike  share  is  the  way  to  go.  Austin  B-­Cycle  has  about  40  bike  share  kiosks  all  around  Austin.  The  kiosks  are  strategically  placed  where  you  want  to  go,  and  are  close  enough  to  keep  the  rides  short.  To  ride,  simply  sign  up  online,  swipe  a  card  at  the  kiosk  and  pedal  away. austin.bcycle.com/home/

PEDICABS Pedicabs  are  way  to  get  around  downtown  Austin  or  up  to  the  UT  area  during  festivals,  big  games  or  concerts.  Finding  a  pedicab  can  be  easy  if  one  strolls  around  the  more  crowded  areas  along  Fourth  and  Sixth  Streets.  Pedicabs  can  often  be  Ă€DJJHG GRZQ LQ SDVVLQJ 'RQÂśW EH DIUDLG WR DVN the  rider  to  suggest  a  good  food  truck  or  market,  or  to  give  you  a  ride  to  where  you  can  connect  to  the  train  or  a  taxi  for  longer  rides.

Metrocycle  Pedicabs metrocyclecab.com

Easy  Rider  Pedicab  easyriderpedicabs.com Capital  Pedicab  capitalpedicab.com

HORSE  AND  CARRIAGE For  those  times  when  nothing  but  the  best  and  most  elegant  will  do,  consid-­ er  a  ride  in  a  carriage.  Carriages  can  be  reserved  ahead  of  time  for  special  events  or  hailed  from  downtown  around  Fourth  or  Sixth  Streets.

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“ACCORDING  TO  FORBES  MAGAZINE,  AUSTINITIES  ARE  SMARTY-­PANTS.â€?

With  40%  of  its  population  holding  a  bachelor  degree  and  14%  holding  a  graduate  degree,  Austin,  TX  is  one  of  the  best  cities  in  the  US  to  live,  work,  and  play.   Austin  is  home  to  more  than  a  dozen  institutions  of  higher  learning,  including  Austin  Community  College,  Huston-­Tillotson  University,  St.  Edward’s  University,  and  of  course,  The  University  of  Texas  at  Austin,  among  the  top  ranked  universities  in  the  nation.   At  the  heart  of  the  Austin  community,  the  university  offers  D KRPH ZKHUH WKH FUHDWLYH DUWLVWLF PLQGV RI WKH ZRUOG OLYH VLGH E\ VLGH ZLWK WKH VFLHQWLÂżF DQG WHFKQRORJLFDO LQQRYDWRUV of  tomorrow.  AISD  has  more  than  85,000  students  on  more  than  120  campuses,  and  is  one  of  the  largest  employers  in  the  city,  with  more  than  12,000  employees.  Results  from  the  Nation’s  Report  Card  show  that  the  AISD  4th  and  8th  grade  students’  scores  in  science  were  among  the  highest  in  the  nation.  Austin  also  offers  a  wide  variety  of  alternative  education  schools,  with  more  than  50  private  and  charter  schools  available  for  students  of  all  ages.  With  such  a  diverse  educational  HQYLURQPHQW LWÂśV QR ZRQGHU WKDW )RUWXQH 0DJD]LQH KDV UDQNHG $XVWLQ DV RQH RI WKH QDWLRQÂśV WRS ÂżYH LQWHOOHFWXDO FDSLWDOV

HIGHER Â LEARNING Â INSTITUTIONS ACC Cypress Creek 1555 Cypress Creek Road &HGDU 3DUN 7H[DV

ACC Pinnacle +LJKZD\ :HVW $XVWLQ 7H[DV

Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary ( WK 6WUHHW

ACC Eastview :HEEHUYLOOH 5RDG $XVWLQ 7H[DV

ACC Rio Grande 1212 Rio Grande Street $XVWLQ 7H[DV

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ACC Elgin :HVW 86 +LJKZD\ (OJLQ 7H[DV

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St Edward’s University 6 &RQJUHVV $YHQXH $XVWLQ 7;

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ACC Round Rock &ROOHJH 3DUN 'ULYH 5RXQG 5RFN 7;

Southwestern University ( 8QLYHUVLW\ $YHQXH *HRUJH WRZQ 7;

ACC Northridge 6WRQHKROORZ 'ULYH $XVWLQ 7;

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University of Texas at Austin 1 University Station $XVWLQ 7;

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Private and Charter Schools Central Austin All Saints Episcopal 209 W. 27th Street Austin TX 78705 512-­476-­3589 PK-­K Casa Montessori Development Center 404 Atlanta Street Austin, TX 78703 512-­474-­4119 PK-­K Good Shepherd Episcopal 2206 Exposition Blvd Austin, TX 78703 512-­476-­4393 PK-­K Huntington-­Surrey High 4804 Grover Avenue Austin, TX 78756 512-­478-­4743 9th-­12th Hyde Park Baptist 3901 Speedway Austin, TX 78751 512-­465-­8338 PK-­12th Kirby Hall 306 W. 29th Street Austin, TX 78705 512-­474-­1770 PK-­12th Paragon Prep Middle School 2001 W. Koenig Lane Austin, TX 78756 512-­459-­5040

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Sri Atmananda Memorial 4100 Red River Street Austin, TX 78751 512-­451-­7044 K-­12th St. Andrew’s Epicopal 1112 W. 31st Street Austin, TX 78705 512-­299-­9800 1st-­12th St. Austin’s Catholic School 1911 San Antonio Street Austin, TX 78705 512-­477-­3751 St. Mary’s Cathedral School 910 San Jacinto Blvd. Austin, TX 78701 512-­476-­1480 PK-­8th St. Martin’s Lutheran School 606 W. 15th Street Austin, TX 78701 512-­476-­4037 PK-­K St. Paul Lutheran School 3407 Red River Street Austin, TX 78705 512-­472-­3313 The Khabele School 801 Rio Grande Austin, TX 78701 512-­480-­8142 The Montessori Center 4108 Avenue H Austin, TX 78751 512-­451-­5081

East Austin Austin Peace Academy 5110 Manor Road Austin, TX 78723 512-­926-­1737 PK-­10th

North Austin Austin Junior Academy 301 W. Anderson Lane Austin, TX 78752 512-­459-­8976 K-­8th Brentwood Christian School 11908 N. Lamar Blvd. Austin, TX 78753 512-­835-­5983 K-­12th Holy Word Lutheran 10601 Bluff Bend Drive Austin, TX 78753 512-­836-­0660 K-­8th Our Savior Lutheran 1513 E. Yager Lane Austin, TX 78753 512-­836-­9600 PK-­5th Redeemer Lutheran School 1500 W. Anderson Lane Austin, TX 78757 512-­451-­6478 PK-­8th

St. Francis School 300 E. Huntland Drive Austin, TX 78752 512-­454-­0848 PK-­8th St. Louis Catholic School 2114 Saint Joseph Blvd. Austin, TX 78757 512-­454-­0384 PK-­8th

Northwest Austin Austin Jewish Academy 7300 Hart Lane Austin, TX 78731 512-­735-­8350 K-­8th Hill Country Christian 12124 Ranch Road 620 North Austin, TX 78750 512-­331-­7036 PK-­12th Menechem Hebrew Academy 2127 W. Parmer Lane Austin, TX 78727 512-­977-­0770 PK-­8th St. Matthew’s Episcopal School 8143 Mesa Drive Austin, TX 78759 512-­345-­3040 PK-­K

St. Theresa’s Catholic School 4311 Small Drive Austin, TX 78731 512-­451-­7105 PK-­8th The Children’s School 2825 Hancock Drive, #104 Austin, TX 78731 512-­453-­1126 PK-­3rd

South Austin

Austin Montessori School 5006 Sunset Trail Austin, TX 78745 512-­892-­0253 PK-­9th

St. Ignatius Martyr 120 W. Oltorf Street Austin, TX 78704 512-­422-­8547 PK-­8th Strickland Christian School 7415 Manchaca Road Austin, TX 78745 512-­447-­1447 PK-­8th Veritas Academy 4220 Monterrey Oaks Blvd. Austin, TX 78749 512-­891-­1673

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Bannockburn Elementary 7100 Brodie Lane Austin, TX 78745 512-­892-­0000 PK-­7th

Austin Waldorf School 8700 South View Road Austin, TX 78737 512-­288-­5942 K-­12th

Legacy Oaks Christian 7915 Manchaca Road Austin, TX 78745 512-­326-­2286 PK-­12th

Regents School of Austin 3230 Travis Country Circle Austin, TX 78735 512-­899-­8095 K-­12th

Montessori House of Children 1601 Brackenridge Austin, TX 78704 512-­440-­1154

St. Gabriel’s Catholic School 2500 Wimberly Lane Austin, TX 78735 512-­327-­7755

Parkside Community School 1701 Toomey Road Austin, TX 78704 512-­472-­2559

St. Michael’s 3000 Barton Creek Blvd. Austin, TX 78735 512-­328-­3230

Westlake St. Stephen’s Episcopal School 6500 St. Stephen’s Drive Austin, TX 78746 512-­327-­1213 6th-­12th Trinity Episcopal School 3901 Bee Cave Road Austin, TX 78746

Cedar Park/ Leander Holy Family Catholic 9400 Neenah Avenue Austin, TX 78717 512-­246-­4455 PK-­8th Summit Christian Academy &HGDU 3DUN &DPSXV

2121 Cypress Creek Road Cedar Park, TX 78613 512-­250-­1369 /HDQGHU &DPSXV

1303 Leander Drive Leander, TX 78641 512-­259-­4416

Pflugerville/ Round Rock Applegate Seventh-­Day 4 Applegate Circle Round Rock, TX 78665 512-­388-­7870

Round Rock Christian Academy 301 North Lake Creek Drive Round Rock, TX 78681 512-­255-­4491

San Marcos San Marcos Baptist Academy 2801 Ranch Road 12 San Marcos, TX 78666 512-­353-­2400 6th-­12th

Georgetown Community Montessori 500 Pleasant Valley Trail Georgetown, TX 78626 512-­863-­7920 Covenant Christian Academy 1603 Northwest Blvd. Georgetown, TX 78628 512-­863-­6946 Grace Academy 225 Grace Blvd. Georgetown, TX 78633 512-­864-­9500 St. Helen Catholic 2700 E. University Ave. Georgetown, TX 78626 512-­868-­0744 Zion Lutheran 6001 FM 1105 Georgetown, TX 78626 512-­863-­3065 2014 | Your New Hometown |

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STAY HEALTHY Austin Brain & Spine 801 W. 38th St., Suite 400, Austin 512-­306-­1323 www.austinbrainandspine.com

Lakeway Regional Medical Center 100 Medical Parkway, Lakeway 512-­571-­5000 www.lakewayregional.com

6HWRQ +HDUW ,QVWLWXWH .\OH 5103 Kyle Center Dr., Suite 108, Kyle 512-­504-­0860 www.setonheart.com

Austin Surgical Hospital 1407 W. Stassney Lane, Austin 512-­464-­0212

Northwest Hills Surgical Hospital 6818 Austin Center Blvd., Austin Suite 100 512-­346-­1994 www.scasurgery.com

6HWRQ +HDUW ,QVWLWXWH 5RXQG 5RFN 301 Seton Pkwy., Suite 302, Round Rock 512-­324-­4812 www.setonheart.com

S&W Healthcare University Medical Campus 3002 University Blvd., Round Rock 512-­509-­0100 www.sw.org/web/SW/UMC

Seton Medical Center Austin 1201 W. 38th St., Austin 512-­324-­1000

Cedar Park Regional Medical Center 4900 Mueller Blvd., Cedar Park 512-­324-­0000 www.cedarparkregional.com Central Texas Medical Center 1301 Wonder World Dr., San Marcos 512-­353-­8979 www.ctmc.org Cornerstone Hospital of Austin 4207 Burnet Rd., Austin 512-­706-­1900 Dell Children’s Medical Center of Central Texas 4900 Mueller Blvd., Austin 512-­324-­0000 www.dellchildrens.net Heart Hospital of Austin 3801 N. Lamar Blvd., Austin 512-­407-­7000 www.hearthospitalofaustin.com Hospital at Westlake Medical Center 5656 Bee Cave Rd., Austin 512-­327-­0000 www.westlakemedical.com

S&W Hospital–Taylor 305 Mallard Lane, Taylor 512-­352-­7611 www.swtaylor.org

Seton Medical Center Hays 6001 Kyle Pkwy., Kyle 512-­504-­5000 Seton Medical Center Williamson 201 Seton Pkwy., Round Rock 512-­324-­4000

6HWRQ %UDLQ 6SLQH ,QVWLWXWH 301 Seton Pkwy., Suite 402, Austin 512-­324-­7274 www.setonbrainandspine.com

Seton Northwest Hospital 11113 Research Blvd., Austin 512-­324-­6000

Seton Edgar B. Davis Hospital 130 Hays St., Luling 830-­875-­7000

Seton Southwest Hospital 7900 FM 1826, Austin 512-­324-­9000

6HWRQ +HDUW ,QVWLWXWH $XVWLQ 1301 W. 38th St., Suite 705, Austin 512-­324-­3440 www.setonheart.com

Smithville Regional Hospital 800 E. Hwy. 71, Smithville 512-­237-­3214 www.srhnet.org Specially for Children 1301 Barbara Jordan Blvd., Suite 200, Austin 512-­628-­1800 St. David’s Georgetown Hospital 2000 Scenic Drive, Georgetown 512-­943-­3000 www.stdavids.com/sdgh.aspx St. David’s Hospital and Medical Center 919 E. 32nd St., Austin 512-­476-­7111 St. David’s North Austin Medical Center 12221 N. MoPac, Austin 512-­901-­1000 St. David’s Round Rock Medical Center 2400 Round Rock Ave., Round Rock 512-­341-­1000

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Dell Medical School: Teaching, Healing, Advancing Health The establishment of the new Dell Medical School at the University of Texas makes this an incredibly exciting time for Central Texas residents and the medical community at large. UT is WKH ¿UVW WLHU RQH XQLYHUVLW\ LQ GHFDGHV to establish a new medical school. The combination of the school with the planned adjacent teaching hospital is an opportunity to transform health care education and practice. The Dell Medical School inaugural Dean will be Dr. Clay Johnson, a practicing neurologist and world-­class stroke specialist, who comes to Austin from his previous position as Vice chancellor of Research at the University of California San Francisco. Dr. Johnson promises new approaches for teaching, patient care and research with a vision to transform medical education and health care delivery. “There is no greater opportunity for improving health care 22

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than by building a medical school from the ground up at a top institution like UT,” says Johnson. The project is the result of a partnership among the UT System Board of Regents, the Seton Healthcare Family and the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation. Senator Kirk Watson was a big part of the inspiration to build the school, as part of his campaign to improve health care in Central Texas in 2011. The voters of Travis County made the next essential decision by approving Prop 1 in 2012, which allows a tax increase to help fund the school and teaching hospital. The Dell Medical School will provide medical education to students, residents and support a full range of medical services, including cutting edge technologies and research. The school is committed to research and

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AUSTIN TEXAS

“The Next #1 Boom Townâ€? “A  Leader  in  economic  recoveryâ€?,  â€œ#3  Innovative  Cityâ€?,  â€œ  Hottest  entrepreneur  regionâ€?,  â€œThe  next  #1  Boom  Townâ€?   the  accolades  go  on  an  on,   but  what  everyone  is  saying  is  what  Austin  residents  already  know,  that  this  is  a  great  city  in  which  to  do  business.   From  large  corporations  to  micro  companies,  the  technically  skilled  labor  pool,  cutting  edge  infrastructure,  not  to  mention  Texas’  lack  of  state  LQFRPH WD[ PDNH $XVWLQ D SUHPLHU HFRQRPLF GHVWLQDWLRQ 2Q WKH IROORZLQJ SDJH SOHDVH ÂżQG D OLVW RI some  of  the  best  small,  medium  and  large  companies  to  work  for,  according  to  The  Austin  American  Statesman.

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THE BEST AUSTIN COMPANIES TO WORK FOR IN 2013 ACCORDING TO THE AUSTIN AMERICAN STATESMAN

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Not your average worker bee? Does a 4 x 4 cubicle with a 9 to 5 schedule in a fluorescent lit non-nondescript office unit sound like a prison? Austin is a city that fosters the kind of creativity and outside-the-box thinking that makes great entrepreneurs. Where else would one find programs like these?

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Acton  is  an  MBA  program  in  Entrepreneurship  founded  by  business  educators  who  found  that  they  heard  again  and  again  from  leaders  in  business  that  their  MBA  program  did  not  prepare  them  for  the  reality  of  the  business  world.  Acton  strives  to  take  a  different  approach,  teaching  an  interactive,  case-­based  structure,  wherein  students  work  in  groups  to  solve  real  world  business  problems.  Founder  and  University  of  Texas  professor  Jeff  Sandefer   formed  the  Acton  Foundation  for  Entrepre-­ QHXULDO ([FHOOHQFH $)(( LQ WR SXEOLVK DQG GLVWULEXWH DFWXDO entrepreneurial  cases  to  be  used  as  curriculum  in  business  programs  DFURVV WKH FRXQWU\ ,Q 6DQGHIHU DQG VHYHUDO RI KLV FROOHDJXHV OHIW UT  to  form   their  own  university,  focused  on  the  principles  of  the  AFEE.,  JUDGXDWLQJ LWV ÂżUVW FODVV LQ Âł$FWRQ´ LV QDPHG IRU /RUG -RKQ $FWRQ a  19th  century  scholar  and  originator  of  the  phrase,  â€œPower  tends  to  corrupt,  and  absolute  power  corrupts  absolutely.â€?

Since  2011,  Dell  has  hosted  Think  Tanks  for  business  leaders  who  are  particularly  involved  in  social  media,  on  topics  such  as  Education,  Health-­ care,  Entrepreneurship  and  the  Changing  Mobile  Workforce.  These  sessions  are  an  opportunity  for  business  and  community  thinkers  to  come  together  and   brainstorm  challenges  and  solutions  on  a  vari-­ ety  of  topics.  For  example,  on  October  8,  2013,  Dell  hosted  the  Evolving  Workforce  Think  Tank.  A  group  RI LQĂ€XHQWLDO EXVLQHVV OHDGHUV FDPH WRJHWKHU WR GLV-­ cuss  the  challenges  and  expectations  of  the  GenY  and  Millenial  workforce  and  the  correlative  effect  on  productivity.  More  recently  in  January  2014,  Dell  hosted  a  Think  Tank  on  the  New  Age  of  Apps  and  the  Delivery  Gaps  at  the  NEA.  These  conversations  are  streamed  live  and  live-­tweeted-­  the  last  one  to  an  audience  of  14  million.  The  Think  Tanks  can  be  viewed  online,  and  foster  an  ongoing  conversation  with  viewers. Â

The  school’s  program  is  full-­time  only,  and  students  can  achieve  an  MBA  in  less  than  a  year.  This  innovative  program  is  accredited  through  Hardin-­Simmons  University  and  is  well-­regarded  in  both  the  business  and  academic  communities.  Acton  has  been  featured  in  Forbes  and  ,QF PDJD]LQHV DQG LV UDWHG LQ 3ULQFHWRQ 5HYLHZV Âł%HVW &ODVVURRP Experience.  The  teachers  are  all  accomplished  entrepreneurs  them-­ selves.

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THE FASTEST INTERNET in  the  world

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austin  outdoor  guide

Between  scores  of  parks,  plenty  of  golf,  kayak  polo  on  Lady  Bird  Lake,  miles  of  hike  and  bike  trails,  natural  pools,  disc  golf  and  more  dog  parks  than  you  can  throw  a  stick  at,  Austinites  tend  to  make  the  most  of  their  220  days  of  sunshine.   Hopefully  the  following  pages  will  help  you  choose  your  own  outdoor  adventure.

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Austin  Rowing  Club 74  Trinity  St

Congress  Avenue  Kayaks 74  Trinity  St

North  Austin  Rock  Gym  8300  N.  Lamar  Blvd,  Suite  B-­102

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Live  Love  Paddle 1602  E  Riverside  Dr

Austin  Paddle  Sports 2200  South  Lakeshore  Blvd

Zilker  Park 2101  Andrew  Zilker  Rd

AquaFly 103B  Lakeway  Drive

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GOLFING IN AUSTIN Austin  Country  Club  18  holes  over  6848  yards  with  a  par  of  72  (Private  Equity  Facility)  4408  Long  Champ  Dr  |  Austin,  TX  Austin  Golf  Club  18  holes  over  6892  yards  with  a  par  of  70  (Private  Equity  Facility)  25400  State  Highway  71  W  Spicewood,  TX  Avery  Ranch  Golf  Club  18  holes  over  7121  yards  with  a  par  of  72  (Daily  Fee)   10500  Avery  Club  Dr  |  Austin,  TX  Balcones-­Spicewood  Golf  Club  -­  Spicewood  Course  36  holes  over  6769  yards  with  a  par  of  72  (Daily  Fee)   11210  Spicewood  Club  Drive  Austin,  TX  Barton  Creek  Resort  &  Spa  18  holes  over  7161  yards  with  a  par  of  72  (Private  Non-­Equity)  8212  Barton  Club  Dr  |  Austin,  TX  Bluebonnet  Hill  Golf  Course  18  holes  over  6503  yards  with  a  par  of  72  (Daily  Fee)   9100  Decker  Ln  |  Austin,  TX  Butler  Park  Pitch  &  Putt  Golf  Course  9  holes  over  805  yards  with  a  par  of  27  (Daily  Fee)   201  Lee  Barton  Dr.  |  Austin,  TX  Crenshaw  8212  Barton  Club  Dr  |  Austin,  TX  32

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Falconhead  Golf  Club  18  holes  over  7159  yards  with  a  par  of  72  (Daily  Fee)   15201  Falcon  Head  Blvd  |  Austin,  TX Fazio  Foothills  18  holes  over  6956  yards  with  a  par  of  72  (Private  Non-­Equity)  8212  Barton  Creek  Club  Drive  |  Austin Great  Hills  Country  Club  18  holes  over  6599  yards  with  a  par  of  71  (Private  Equity  Facility)  /RVW +RUL]RQ 'U _ $XVWLQ 7; Grey  Rock  Golf  Club  18  holes  over  6859  yards  with  a  par  of  72  (Daily  Fee)   7401  State  Highway  45  |  Austin,  TX Â

Lakecliff  Golf  Course  18  holes  over  6750  yards  with  a  par  of  71  (Private  Equity  Facility)   1700  Kahala  Sunset  Dr  |  Spicewood,  TX  Lions  Municipal  Golf  Course  18  holes  over  6001  yards  with  a  par  of  71  (Municipal)   (Q¿HOG 5G _ $XVWLQ 7; Live  Oak  At  The  Clubs  of  Lakeway  18  holes  over  6643  yards  with  a  par  of  72  (Daily  Fee)   510  Lakeway  Dr  |  Austin,  TX Â

Lost  Creek  Country  Club 18  holes  over  6522  yards  with  a  par  of  72  (Private  Equity  Facility)  Hancock  9  holes  over  2818  yards  with  a  par  of  35  2612  Lost  Creek  Blvd  |  Austin,  TX  (Municipal)   811  E  41st  St  |  Austin,  TX  Lost  Pines  Golf  Club  18  holes  over  6646  yards  with  a  par  of  72  (Daily  Fee)   Harvey  Penick  Golf  Course  Park  Road  1A  |  Bastrop,  TX  5501  Ed  Bluestein  Blvd  |  Austin,  TX  Jimmy  Clay  Golf  Course  18  holes  over  6857  yards  with  a  par  of  72  (Municipal)   5400  Jimmy  Clay  Dr  |  Austin,  TX Â

Morris  Williams  Golf  Course  18  holes  over  6637  yards  with  a  par  of  72  (Municipal)   4305  Manor  Rd  |  Austin,  TX Â

Lago  Vista  Golf  Course  18  holes  over  6579  yards  with  a  par  of  72  (Municipal)   4616  Rimrock  Drive  |  Leander,  TX Â

Onion  Creek  Club  -­  North  18  Course  18  holes  over  6527  yards  with  a  par  of  70  (Private  Non-­Equity)   2510  Onion  Creek  Pkwy  |  Austin,  TX Â

Onion  Creek  Club  -­ 2ULJLQDO &RXUVH 9  holes  over  2778  yards  with  a  par  of  35  (Private  Non-­Equity)   2510  Onion  Creek  Pkwy  Austin,  TX  Palmer  Lakeside  at  Barton  Creek  18  holes  over  6657  yards  with  a  par  of  71  (Private  Non-­Equity)   1900  Clubhouse  Hill  Spicewood,  TX  Pedernales  9  holes  over  3330  yards  w/  a  par  of  36  (Daily  Fee)  807  Paisley  Dr  Spicewood,  TX  Quail  Creek  Country  Club  18  holes  over  6424  yards  w/  a  par  of  72  (Daily  Fee)   2701  Airport  Highway  21  |  San  Marcos,  TX Quicksand  at  Woodcreek  Golf  Club  18  holes  over  6470  yards  w/  a  par  of  72  (Daily  Fee)   1  Pro  Ln  Wimberley,  TX  River  Place  Country  Club  18  holes  over  6611  yards  w/  a  par  of  71  (Private  Equity) 4207  River  Place  Blvd  Austin,  TX  Riverside  Golf  Course  18  holes  over  6562  yards  w/  a  par  of  71  (Daily  Fee)   1020  Grove  Blvd  |  Austin

Star  Ranch  9  holes  over  1450  yards  with/  a  par  of  27  (Private  Non-­Equity)  2500  Fm  685  Hutto,  TX  The  Hills  Country  Club  Flintrock  Falls  Course  18  holes  over  7051  yards  with  a  par  of  72  (Private  Non-­Equity)   26  Club  Estates  Pkwy  Austin,  TX   The  Hills  Course  18  holes  over  7030  yards  with  a  par  of  72  (Private  Non-­Equity)   26  Club  Estates  Pkwy  Austin,  TX

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Twin  Creeks  Country  Club  18  holes  over  7033  yards  with  a  par  of  72  (Private  Non-­Equity 3201  Twin  Creeks  Club  Dr  Cedar  Park,  TX  University  of  Texas  Golf  Club  18  holes  over  7154  yards  with  a  par  of  71  (Private  Non-­Equity)   2200  University  Club  Dr  Austin,  TX  Wolfdancer  Golf  Club  18  holes  over  7205  yards  w/  a  par  of  72  (Daily  Fee)   575  Hyatt  Lost  Pines  Rd  Cedar  Creek,TX

Spanish  Oaks  Golf  Club  18  holes  over  6930  yards  with  a  par  of  72  (Private  Equity  Facility)  13001  Spanish  Oaks  Club  |  Bee  Cave,  TX 2014 | Your New Hometown |

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A  guide  to  parks  for  Fido Auditorium  Shores 920  W.  Riverside  Drive  512/974-­6700  On  the  banks  of  Town  Lake,  just  west  of  the  First  Street  Bridge.  Auditori-­ um  Shores  is  an  outdoor  concert  venue  with  an  especially  busy  summer  VFKHGXOH D SODFH WR FDWFK WKH ÂżUHZRUNV RQ WKH )RXUWK RI -XO\ DQG WKH KXE of  Austin’s  most  popular  hike-­and-­bike  trail.  Leash  free  area  from  South  First  to  Bouldin  Avenue.

Barton  Creek  Greenbelt  Preserve  3755  B  Capital  of  Texas  Hwy  512/472-­1267

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This  popular  greenbelt  follows  a  creek  and  offers  about  7  miles  of  walking,  hiking  and  mountain  biking  trails.  There  are  also  several  popular  swimming  holes  along  the  creek.  Dogs  are  allowed,  but  must  be  on  a  leash.  Some  of  the  more  popular  access  points  to  the  trails  are  Zilker  0HWURSROLWDQ 3DUN DQG /RRS VRXWK RI 0R3DF /RRS

Bob  Wentz  Park  %RE :HQW] 3DUN 5RDG This  211  acre  park  is  located  in  the  wild  basin  area  of  Lake  Travis  in  the  VFHQLF +LOO &RXQWU\ RI &HQWUDO 7H[DV %RE :HQW] 3DUN LV D IDYRULWH ORFD-­ tion  for  water  sports.  The  park’s  facilities  and  close  proximity  to  Austin  DSSUR[LPDWHO\ RQH KDOI KRXUÂśV GULYH IURP GRZQWRZQ PDNH LW DWWUDFWLYH IRU SLFQLFNLQJ VZLPPLQJ ZLQGVXUÂżQJ VDLOLQJ DQG VFXED GLYLQJ 7KH park  includes  a  boat  dock,  two  sand  volleyball  courts,  a  shoreline  walk-­ ing  path,  and  a  pavilion  available  for  rent.  Pets  are  allowed  in  the  park,  but  must  be  kept  on  a  leash  and  are  not  permitted  on  The  Point.

Bull  Creek  District  Dog  Park 6701  Lakewood  Drive  512/974-­6700  7KLV GRJ SDUN LV QRW IHQFHG ,W KDV DFFHVV WR WKH FUHHN IRU ZDWHU ORYLQJ pooches.  Well-­behaved  dogs  can  roam  and  play  off-­leash,  but  must  be  under  verbal  control  and  within  your  sight.  The  off-­leash  area  is  located  behind  the  restrooms.

Dog  House  Drinkery  and  Dog  Park  3800  CR  175,  Leander 20,000  sq  foot  off  leash  dog  area  -­  and  multiple  places  for  dog  owners  to  hang  out  and  watch  their  dogs  be  dogs.

Emma  Long  Metropolitan  Park 1600  City  Park  Road  512/346-­1831  Emma  Long  Metropolitan  Park  is  the  largest  city-­owned  park  at  almost  1,200  acres.  Just  a  few  minutes’  drive  from  downtown  Austin,  and  easy  to  get  to  from  RR  2222,  follow  scenic  City  Park  Road  down  to  the  shores  of  Lake  Austin,  and  spend  the  day  swimming,  water-­skiing,  picnicking,  or  camping.  Leash  free  area  is  between  City  Park  Drive,  and  the  west  park  boundary  fence,  Turkey  Creek  and  the  top  ridge  of  the  bluff  line  overlooking  Lake  Austin.

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Far  West  ROW Between  Great  Northern  Blvd.  &  Shoal  Creek  Blvd. 5HODWLYHO\ XQNQRZQ DQG D ELW GLIÂżFXOW WR ÂżQG LW RIIHUV D small  leash  free  area  from  Far  West  Boulevard  right  of  way  between  Great  Northern  Boulevard  and  Shoal  Creek  Boulevard.  Â

Northeast  District  Park  5909  Crystalbrook  Dr.  Located  east  of  HWY  183  at  the  corner  of  Loyola  and  Crystalbrook  the  park  has  a  lighted  basketball  court,  sand  volleyball  court,  horseshoe  pits  and  playground.  2QH ODUJH VKHOWHU LV DYDLODEOH IRU UHVHUYDWLRQV ,W ZLOO VHDW 84,  and  accomodate  100.  Electricity  is  available  at  an  additional  cost  payable  in  advance  of  the  reservation.  There  are  BBQ  grills  adjacent  to  the  shelter.  Leash  free  area  between  Crystal  Brook  Drive,  the  railroad  right  of  way  and  Decker  Lake  Road.

Norwood  Estate  Dog  Park , 5LYHUVLGH 'ULYH This  is  a  fully  fenced  dog  park.  Well-­behaved  dogs  can  roam  and  play  off-­leash,  but  must  be  under  verbal  con-­ trol  and  within  your  sight.  The  dog  park  is  located  on  the  north  end  of  Travis  Heights  at  the  northwest  corner  RI 5LYHUVLGH 'ULYH DQG ,

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Shoal  Creek  Greenbelt 2600-­2799  Lamar  Blvd.  This  three-­mile  trail  extends  from  Lady  Bird  Lake  to  38th  Street.  As  you  walk  along  the  crushed  limestone,  gravel  and  concrete  trail,  you  will  enjoy  the  trees  and  green  spaces.  You  are  sure  WR ÂżQG WKH SHUIHFW VSRW IRU D SLFQLF RU OHLVXUHO\ VWUROO 7KH SRUWLRQ RI WKH WUDLO IURP WK 6WUHHW WR WK 6WUHHW LV GHVLJQDWHG DV D QR OHDVK ]RQH DQG KXQGUHGV RI GRJ RZQHUV Ă€RFN WR WKH DUHD

Town  Lake  2100  Barton  Springs  512/974-­6700 This  is  a  popular  walking  and  swimming  spot  for  people  and  dogs.  Dogs  must  be  on  a  leash  no  more  than  6  feet  long.  The  park  offers  10  miles  of  walking,  hiking  and  bicycling  trails.  There  are  many  beaches  located  along  the  lake.  Playgrounds,  picnic  tables,  and  restrooms  are  available  at  Lady  Bird  Lake.  There  are  many  access  points  to  this  park,  including  Zilker  0HWURSROLWDQ 3DUN DW %DUWRQ 6SULQJV 5RDG 7R JHW WKHUH IURP , WDNH WKH 5LYHUVLGH exit.  Go  west  on  Riverside  towards  downtown.  After  you  pass  Congress  Avenue,  turn  left  onto  Barton  Springs.  Go  about  2  miles  to  the  park.  The  entrance  will  be  on  the  left.

Walnut  Creek  District  Park  12138  N.  Lamar  Blvd.  :DOQXW &UHHN 0HWURSROLWDQ SDUN LV ORFDWHG LQ IDU QRUWK $XVWLQ D OLWWOH WR WKH ZHVW RI ,+ 7KHUH are  two  entrances  to  the  park.  The  east  park  entrance  is  on  Lamar  Blvd.,  north  of  Braker  Lane,  south  of  Yager  Lane.  The  north  entrance  is  from  Willow  Wild  Drive,  a  neighborhood  side  street  that  connects  with  Parmer  Lane.  Whichever  entrance  you  choose,  park  in  the  lot  near  the  swimming  pool.  Leash  free  area  is  between  Old  Cedar  Lane,  Walnut  Creek  &  the  east  and  west  park  fences

Zilker  Dog  Park 2100  Barton  Springs  Road  512/974-­6700  This  dog  park  is  not  fenced.  Well-­behaved  dogs  can  roam  and  play  off-­leash,  but  must  be  under  verbal  control  and  within  your  sight.  The  dog  park  is  located  in  Zilker  Metropolitan  Park  at  2100  Barton  Springs  Road.

This  park  is  on  Lady  Bird  Lake,  just  below  Tom  Miller  Dam,  and  is  the  entry  point  for  Redbud  Trail.  A  pen-­ insula  surrounded  by  lake  it  is  a  great  place  for  water  dogs.  The  whole  park  is  leash  free!  Great  park,  and  a  must  see.

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A DAY IN THE PARK CENTRAL

Metropolitan Park 1000 Barton Springs Rd. Lamar Beach in Town Lake Butler Shores at Town Lake Metropolitan Park Metropolitan Park 200 S. Lamar Blvd. : &HVDU &KDYH] 6W Circle C Ranch Pease District Park Metropolitan Park on 1100 Kingsbury St. Slaughter Creek Shoal Creek Greenbelt 6301 W. Slaughter Lane 2600 Lamar Blvd. Waller Beach at Town Lake Gaines Creek Greenbelt 4800 S. MoPac Expy. Metropolitan Park Garrison District Park 30 East Ave. 6001 Manchaca Rd. Goat Cave Karst WEST Nature Preserve 3900 Deer Lane Big Walnut Creek Onion Creek Greenbelt Nature Preserve 7004 Onion Creek Dr. 9221 E. US Hwy. 290 Onion Creek Commons Ford Ranch Metropolitan Park Metropolitan Park 8652 Nuckols Crossing 614 Commons Ford Rd. Onion Creek Emma Long Soccer Complex Metropolitan Park 5600 E. William Cannon 1600 City Park Rd. Onion Creek 0D\¿HOG 1DWXUH 3UHVHUYH Wildlife Sanctuary Nature 3801 W. 35th St. Preserve 4435 E. SH 71 SOUTH Slaughter Creek at Twin Auditorium Shores at Town Oaks Greenbelt 10520 1/2 S. 1st St. Lake Metro Park Southpark Meadows 920 W. Riverside Dr. Greenbelt Barton Creek Greenbelt 10003 S. 1st St. 3755-­B Capital of Texas Stephenson Nature Blunn Creek Preserve and Outdoor Nature Preserve Education Center 1200 St. Edward’s Drive 7501 Longview Rd. Butler Park at Town Lake 36

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Williamson Creek Central Greenbelt 5120 S. 1st St. Williamson Creek East Greenbelt 4618 E. William Cannon Williamson Creek West Greenbelt 6310 Brush Country Rd. Zilker Metropolitan Park 2100 Barton Springs Rd. Zilker Nature Preserve 301 Nature Center Dr.

EAST Bartholomew District 5201 Berkman Dr. Colorado River Wildlife Sanctuary Park 5827 Levander Loop Colorado/Walnut Greenbelt 8001 Delwau Lane Decker Tallgrass Prairie Preserve 8001 Decker Lane East Boggy Creek Greenbelt 5609 Stuart Circle Edward Rendon Sr. Park at Festival Beach in Town Lake 2101 Jesse E. Segovia St. Gustavo “Gus” Garcia District Park 1101 E. Rundberg Lane Indiangrass Wildlife 10203 Lindell Lane

John Trevino Jr. at Morrison Ranch Metropolitan Park 9501 FM 969 Little Walnut Creek Greenbelt 5100 E. 51st St. Roy G. Guerrero Colorado River Metropolitan Park 400 Grove Blvd. Walnut Creek Sports Complex 7800 Johnny Morris Rd. Walter E. Long Metropolitan Park 6620 Blue Bluff Rd.

NORTH Balcones District Park 12017 Amherst Dr. Brushy Creek Greenbelt 16533 Along Creek Cove Bull Creek District Park 6701 Lakewood Dr. Bull Creek District Park S. 7806 N. Capital of Texas Bull Creek District Park N. 6958 Spicewood Springs North Cat Mountain Greenbelt 6704 Cat Creek Trail Springbrook 1800 Picadilly Dr. St. Edward’s Greenbelt 7301 Spicewood Springs Steck Valley Greenbelt 8403 Adirondack Trail

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CIR CUIT OF THE A MERICA S Austin’s World Class Destination for Sports and Entertainment

Circuit  of  the  Americas,  or  CoTA,  is  Austin’s  newest  major  event  venue,  and  the  latest  addition  to  the  exclusive  club  of  Formula  One  Racing  Series  courses  all  over  the  world.  CoTA  is  WKH ÂżUVW UDFLQJ YHQXH LQ WKH 8QLWHG States  to  be  purpose-­built  for  Formula  One  racing.  Austin  native  and  former  F1  driver/promoter,  Tavo  Hellmund,  is  the  driving  force  behind  creating  the  venue.  Hellmund  tapped  the  world’s  foremost  experts  in  the  design  of  the  circuit,  using  inspiration  from  some  RI WKH ÂżQHVW LQWHUQDWLRQDO FRXUVHV bringing  the  United  States  Grand  Prix  back  to  the  Formula  One  World  Championship  Series  in  2012.  The  United  States  Grand  Prix  is  one  of  19  stops  on  the  F1  World  Championship  38

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Series  2014,  which  begins  in  Australia  on  March  16,  2014  and  culminates  in  Abu  Dhabi  on  November  23.  Over  the  weekend  of  October  31-­November  2,  Formula  One  fans  will  gather  in  Austin  to  watch  11  teams  of  22  drivers  compete  on  RQH RI WKH ZRUOGÂśV PRVW GLIÂżFXOW FLUFXLWV The  3.4  mile  course  is  one  of  a  handful  world-­wide  that  run  counter-­clockwise,  making  the  20-­turn  course  consist  mostly  of  left  turns.  This  can  be  a  physical  strain  RQ GULYHUV ZKRVH ERGLHV HVSHFLDOO\ WKHLU QHFNV DUH PRUH DFFXVWRPHG WR WKH lateral  g-­force  of  a  clockwise  course.  The  CoTA  track  is  designed  in  the  European  tradition  of  sculpting  the  circuit  to  the  rise  and  fall  of  the  land-­  the  elevation  of  the  Austin  course  varies  by  133  feet. A  sprawling  1,500  acre  site,  only  2  miles  from  Austin-­Bergstrom  Airport  in  SE Â

Austin,  the  complex  is  a  multi-­purpose  facility  that  is  home  to  an  award-­winning  performance  venue,  state-­of-­the-­art  education  and  technology  center,  and  an  expansive  private  event  space,  in  addition  to  the  racing  grounds.  CoTA  is  a  major  destination  for  Austinites,  F1  fans  all  over  the  country,  and  the  tour  and  travel  industry. Austin’s  CoTA  will  also  be  the  new  home  for  ESPN’s  Summer  X-­games,  as  well  as  other  elite  racing  events  in  2014,  such  as  the  Texas  Motorcycle  Grand  Prix,  the  Road  Racing  World  Championships  0RWR*3 WKH $XVWUDOLDQ 9 6XSHU&DU Series,  and  the  Rolex  Sports  Car  Series.  6HH UDFH VFKHGXOH EHORZ 5DFH IDQV will  enjoy  the  venue’s  many  amenities  such  as  the  Motor  Sports  Driving  Club  DQG .DUWLQJ 7UDFN WKH *UDQG 3OD]D ZKLFK IHDWXUHV D UHĂ€HFWLQJ SRRO DQG SURPHQDGH

2014 SCHEDULE April  10 Arcade  Fire  -­  Austin360  April  11-­13 MotoGP  -­  CoTA  May  1 Toby  Mac,  Skillet  &  Lecrae  -­  Austin360 May  23-­35 RedFest  featuring  Jeff  Fox-­ worthy,  Tim  McGraw  and  many  more  -­  Austin360 May  31 Jimmy  Buffet  &  the  Coral  Reefer  Band  -­  Austin360 June  5-­8 Xgames  -­  CoTA July  10 Lionel  Richie  with  CeeLo  Green  -­  Austin360

tasty  concessions  and  retail;͞  and  the  signature  22-­story  observation  deck.  Fans  can  climb  the  double-­helix  stairs  or  ride  to  the  top  of  the  deck  for  stunning  views  of  the  racetrack  and  downtown  Austin.

sleek  and  beautiful  in  their  functionality.  ,Q WKH $PSKLWKHDWHU RSHQHG LWV doors  with  a  sold  out  Kenny  Chesney  performance,  and  concluded  the  year  by  winning  Pollstar’s  Best  New  Concert  Venue  in  the  World.  Austin360  plans  a  20-­concert  season,  with  upcoming  acts  The  Austin360  Amphitheater  is  a  modern,  being  announced  throughout  the  year.  innovative  performance  space  that  holds  14,000  fans,  making  it  Central  Texas’  ,Q DGGLWLRQ WR WKH LQFUHGLEOH UDFLQJ DQG largest  outdoor  venue.  The  stage  is  performance  facilities,  40,000  square  built  around  the  base  of  the  observation  foot  technology,  media  and  education  tower;Íž  the  audience  space  includes  a  center,  meeting  and  event  space  for  broad  area  for  standing-­room  or  assigned  business  and  community  groups;Íž  there  seating,  surrounded  by  gently  sloping  are  also  medical,  law  enforcement,  and  lawn  seating.  Austin-­based  Miro  Rivera  ¿UH DQG UHVFXH WUDLQLQJ IDFLOLWLHV RQ VLWH Architects  designed  the  amphitheater  and  Truly  a  local  and  international  gem,  CoTA  tower,  and  the  result  is  truly  a  spectacle.  provides  a  unique  opportunity  for   both  ,QVSLUHG E\ WKH SUHFLVLRQ SRZHU DQG Austinites  and  visitors  to  experience  extreme  performance  of  the  Formula  Formula  One  racing  in  a  world  class  2QH FDUV 5LYHUDÂśV GHVLJQ HPSKDVL]HV venue. the  artistry  of  the  structures  themselves, Â

August  2 Fall  Out  Boy  and  Paramore  -­  Austin360 August  23 One  Republic  -­  Austin360 6HSWHPEHU Tudor  United  Sports  Car  Chal-­ lenge  -­  CoTA 2FWREHU -­ SVRA  2014  US  Vintage  Nation-­ al  Championship  -­  CoTA October  31-­  November  2-­  2014  Formula  One  US  Grand  Prix

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Austin’s  New  Year Auditorium  Shores This  alcohol-­free,  family-­friendly  event  celebrates  the  diversity  and  creativity  of  the  city  with  visual  art  installations,  actors,  jugglers,  storytellers,  dancers,  ¿UH GDQFHUV IDFH SDLQWHUV HODERUDWH FRVWXPHV DQG other  festive  performances.  austintexas.gov/department/austins-­new-­year

Rodeo  Austin Travis  County  Expo  Center Austin  goes  cowboy  as  PCRA  competitors  hit  the  arena.  Headline  entertainers  perform  in  concert  nightly.  RodeoAustin.com Â

Barton  Springs  Polar  Bear  Plunge Barton  Springs Shake  off  your  NYE  hangover  and  dive  in  to  the  steamy  waters  of  Barton  Springs  on  New  Year’s  'D\ RU MXVW FRPH ZDWFK WKH VSHFWDFOH <RX VKRXOG GHÂżQLWHO\ JHW WKH 7 6KLUW  Hyde  Park  Theater  Fronterafest Hyde  Park  Theatre This  month-­long  festival,  now  an  institution,  features  three  separate  components:  The  Short  Fringe  which  runs  the  entirety  of  the  Festival,  showcasing  pieces  25  minutes  or  less,  the  Long  Fringe,  with  longer  pieces  between  45-­90  minutes   and  the  most  unique  component,  â€˜Mi  Casa  es  Su  Teatro’  which  consists  of  a  day  of  performances  hosted  primarily  at  private  homes. fronterafest.com

February Carnaval  Brasileiro Palmer  Events  Center )ODPER\DQW FRVWXPHV %UD]LOLDQ VDPED PXVLF DQG the  uninhibited,  spirited  atmosphere  make  Austin’s  Carnaval  one  of  the  biggest  such  festivals  outside  of  %UD]LO sambaparty.com

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Zilker  Kite  Festival Zilker  Park The  Zilker  Kite  Festival  is  an  iconic  Austin  festival.   The  whole  family  will  enjoy  looking  at  various  ecclectiv  designs  of  kites  blowing  through  the  wind  RU JHWLQJ FDXJKW LQW KH WUHHV %ULQJ \RXU NLWHV WR Ă€\ and  maybe  even  enter  the  contest! zilkerkitefestival.com SXSW Austin  Convention  Center  and  more  than  50  venues  ZKHUH QRWHG ÂżOPPDNHUV PXVLFLDQV DQG PXOWLPHGLD artists  from  around  the  world  converge  to  showcase  PXVLF ÂżOP DQG LQWHUDFWLYH PHGLD GXULQJ WKLV LQWHUQDWLRQDOO\ UHFRJQL]HG HYHQW sxsw.com

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Austin  is  home  to  several  live  theater  spaces  from  beautifully  ODQGVFDSHG RXWGRRU YHQXHV WR IXQN\ PRGL¿HG ZDUHKRXVHV There  are  options  for  performance,  classes,  and  workshops  for  children  and  adults  alike.  From  Broadway  productions  to  LPSURYLVDWLRQDO WKHDWHU \RX ZLOO ¿QG VRPHWKLQJ IRU \RX DQG your  family  to  enjoy. Just  look  at  the  list  of  running  theater  venues  in  town  that  feature  productions  in  this  great  city! Austin  Playhouse 6001  Airport  Blvd. Austin,  TX  78752 512-­476-­0084 austinplayhouse.com  Bass  Concert  Hall 2350  Robert  Dedman  Dr,  Austin,  TX  78712 512-­471-­2787 www.texasperfmoringarts.org

Scottish  Rite  Child  Theatre 207  W  18th  St. Austin,  TX,  78701 512-­  472-­5436 scottishritetheater.org

Dougherty  Arts  Center 1110  Barton  Springs  Rd,  Austin,  TX  78704 512-­974-­4000

The  Off  Center 2211-­A  Hidalgo Austin,  TX,  78702 58'(

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Curtain  Theater Coldwater  Canyon  Dr. Austin,  TX,  78730 thebaronsmen.org Hyde  Park  Theatre 511  W.  43rd  St. Austin,  TX,  78751 %R[ 2I¿FH 3/$< 2I¿FH hydeparktheatre.org Long  Center  For  The  Performing  Arts 701  W  Riverside  Dr. Austin,  TX,  78704 512-­474-­5664 thelongcenter.org Salvage  Vanguard  Theater 2803  Manor  Road,  Austin,  TX,  78722 512-­474-­7886 salvagevanguard.org 42

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The  Hideout  Theatre 617  Congress  Ave. Austin,  TX,  78701  + , ' ( 2 8 7 hideouttheatre.com

The  Public  Domain  Theatre 807  Congress  Ave. Austin,  Texas 512-­474-­6202 The  Vortex 2307  Manor  Road Austin,  TX,  78722 512-­478-­5282 vortexrep.org

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Zilker  Garden  Festival Zilker  Botanical  Garden Enjoy  live  music  and  have  access  to  hundreds  of  vendors  selling  various  items  from  jewelry  to  plants.  zilkergarden.org Buda  Wiener  Dog  Races Buda  City  Park Come  out  to  the  largest  wiener  dog  festival  in  Texas!  Race  your  Wiener,  smooch  some  of  our  pooches,  shop  at  all  the  vendor  booths,  eat  the  great  food!   budalions.com Art  City  Austin Downtown  Austin Nearly  200  national  artists,  top  local  restaurants,  two  music  stages  and  hands-­on  art  activities  make  this  one  of  the  city’s  favorite  fests.  artallianceaustin.org Old  Settlers  Music  Festival Salt  Lick  BBQ  &  Camp  Ben  McCullough $FRXVWLF MD]] EOXHV EOXHJUDVV DUH SHUIRUPHG at  this  music  event.  Arts  &  crafts,  camping,  food  and  libations  complete  this  event.  oldsettlersmusicfest.org Moontower  Comedy  Festival Paramount  Theater The  Moontower  Comedy  and  Oddity  Festival  brings  some  of  the  funniest,  wittiest  and  oddest  world-­class  comics  from  around  the  globe. moontowercomedyfestival.com

May Dragon  Boat  Festival Lady  Bird  Lake Are  you  looking  for  an  exciting  event  unlike  no  other?  Watch  the  Dragon  Boat  Festival  and  Race.  Enjoy  Chinese  food,  live  music  and  dance  performances.  Asianamericancc.com/events.htm Austin  Wine  &  Music  Festival This  event  is  held  in  1  location  for  3  full  days  and  features  wine  tastings  for  adults  and  fun  events  for  the  kids!  austinwineandmusicfestival.com

Zach  Theater 202  South  Lamar Austin,  TX,  78704 512-­  476-­0541 ]DFKWKHDWUH RUJ Zilker  Theatre  Productions:  %HYHUO\ 6 6KHI¿HOG =LONHU Hillside  Theater 2301  Barton  Springs  Rd. Austin,  TX,  78746 512-­479-­9491 ZZZ ]LONHU RUJ 2014 | Your New Hometown |

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Lone  Star  Jam LBJ  Lawn  UT  Campus Brought  to  you  by  The  Young  Texans  Against  Cancer  and  sponsored  by  Ziegenbock,  Lone  Star  Jam  has  expanded  to  a  2  day  festival  featuring  20  or  more  country  music  bands. www.lonestarjam.com

June Republic  of  Texas  Biker  Rally Travis  County  Expo  Center  and  Sixth  Street The  state’s  largest  motorcycle  gathering  attracts  thousands  of  bikers  for  rides,  parades  and  music. ROTrally.com Kerrville  Folk  Festival Kerville,  TX Take  your  family  and  enjoy  the  continuously  played  music  for  18  days  and  nights.  Kerrville-­music.com Soul  to  Sole  Festival Rollins  Theatre/The  Long  Center This  one-­of-­a-­kind,  Austintatious  festival  brings  swingin’  MD]] DQG KXQGUHGV RI IHHW NHHSLQJ WLPH WR WKH SXOVH RI this  wonderful  and  indigenous  American  art  form!  Tapestry.org

July Music  Under  The  Stars Bob  Bullock  State  History  Museum The  Bob  Bullock  Museum  is  hosting  its  free  concert  se-­ ULHV HYHU\ )ULGD\ LQ -XO\ SHUIRUPHG E\ ORFDO PXVLFLDQV Complimentary  tacos  and  teas  will  be  given  out  also.  Thestoryoftexas.com WK RI -XO\ )LUHZRUNV 6\PSKRQ\ Auditorium  Shores The  Austin  Symphony  hosts  an  annual  concert  of  pa-­ WULRWLF PXVLF WKDW FXOPLQDWHV LQ D VSHFWDFXODU ¿UHZRUNV display  over  Lady  Bird  Lake.  Austinsymphony.org Bastille  Day  Festival French  Legislation  Museum Each  year  over  a  1000  Austinites  join  the  fun  to  celebrate  Bastille  Day  with  live  music,  dancing,  silent  auctions,  food,  face-­painting  and  more!  AFAustin.org

August Austin  Chronicle  Hot  Sauce  Festival Fiesta  Gardens Get  in  free  by  donating  3  cans  of  nonperishable  food  items  and  ex-­ SHULHQFH WKH IXQ H[FHOOHQW DQG VRPH QRW VR H[FHOOHQW VDOVD ZKLOH enjoying  great  local  music!  Austinchronicle.com Bat  Fest Congress  Ave.  Bridge Enjoy  live  music,  arts  and  crafts,  food,  bat  watching,  and  more  at  the  Bat  Fest!   Roadwayevents.com  Austin  Ice  Cream  Festival Fiesta  Gardens (QWHUWDLQPHQW JDPHV FRQWHVWV DQG RI FRXUVH ,&( &5($0 (Q-­ joy  this  festival  for  a  good  cause!  Icecreamfestival.org Austin  Pet  Expo Palmer  Event  Center )DEXORXV 3UL]H *LYHDZD\V )XQ IRU ERWK WKH 7ZR /HJJHG $1' Four-­Legged!  Mega-­Adoption  event,  discounted  vaccinations,  free  nail  trims,  and  more!  Austinpetexpo.com

September Old  Pecan  Street  Festival 6th  Street Musicians,  food  vendors,  artists  and  craftspeople  turn  Sixth  Street,  originally  named  Pecan  Street,  into  a  lively  street  fair.  Oldpecanstreetfestival.com Austin  City  Limits Zilker  Park ACL  Music  Festival  has  expanded  to  two  weekends  to  accomodate  PRUH IDQV D WRWDO RI GD\V ,W LV DQ HLJKW VWDJH HYHQW ZLWK bands,  local  food,  and  much  more.  ACLfestival.com

October Austin  Chocolate  Festival Norris  Conference  Center At  the  Austin  Chocolate  Festival,  you  can  test  many  different  types  of  chocolate!   AustinChocolateFestival.com

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Austin  Film  Festival Various  Locations The  Austin  Film  Festival  is  the  event  to  attend  if  you  are  looking  to  meet  and  speak  with  top-­notch  movie  execu-­ WLYHV DQG SURGXFHUV HYHQ VFUHHQZULWHUV DQG ¿OPPDNHUV AustinFilmFestival.com

Fun  Fun  Fun  Fest Auditorium  Shores National  touring  indie  rock,  hip  hop,  punk,  electronica  and  metal  bands  converge  on  Austin’s  urban  park  for  two  days  of  music.  There  is  also  a  comedy  stage,  as  well  as  on-­site  screen  printing,  shopping  and  food.  funfunfunfest.com

Texas  Book  Festival State  Capitol  Building This  festival  takes  place  every  year  in  the  fall  and  is  a  fun  HYHQW IRU DOO DJHV $OORZ \RXU FKLOGUHQ WR EH DPD]HG ZLWK well-­known  authors  and  activities!  TexasBookFestival.org Gypsy  Picnic  Auditorium  Shores Gypsy  Picnic  is  an  Austin  festival  featuring  food  trailers  from  all  over  town  offering  sample  items  from  their  menus  for  a  lowered  price!  GypsyPicnic.com

December Armadillo  Christmas  Bazaar Palmer  Event  Center 6KDGHV RI ROG $XVWLQ DUH UHĂ€HFWHG DW WKLV PDUNHW RI HFOHFWLF gift  items  and  local  entertainment.  www.armadillobazaar.com Trail  of  Lights Zilker  Park A  beautiful  array  of  lights  -­  in  December,  the  tree  is  lit,  following  a  5k  run,  which  allows  the  Trail  of  Lights  to  be  lit  and  showcased. ZZZ DXVWLQWUDLORĂ€LJKWV RUJ

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Austin,  Texas,  the  heart  of  RXU ÂżQH VWDWH RIIHUV D WUXO\ interesting  and  vast  variety  of  PXVHXPV WKDW UHĂ€HFW RXU ULFK culture.   From  Texas  History  to  Digital  Arts,  the  history  of  PXVLF FKLOGUHQÂśV LQWHUHVW RU ÂżQH art,  there  is  a  cultural  learning  experience  available  for  any  taste.   We  encourage  you  to  get  out  there  and  experience  Austin’s  unique  cultural  narrative  through  any  of  the  various  installations  that  take  place  around  the  city.  Many  museums  offer  free  days,  festivals  and  events  that  are  fun  and  educational  for  the  entire  family.  Â

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Austin’s  Children’s  Museum 201  Colorado  St,  Austin,  TX  78701 Austinkids.org Austin  Museum  of  Digital  Art URWDWLQJ ORFDWLRQV

amoda.org Austin  Nature  &  Science  Center 301  Nature  Ctr  Dr,  Austin,  TX  78746 http://www.austintexas.gov/depart-­ ment/austin-­nature-­and-­science-­cen-­ ter Austin  Toy  Museum 2620  S  Lamar,  Austin,  TX  78704 austintoymuseum.com Blanton  Museum  of  Art 200  East  MLK,  Austin,  TX  78701 512-­  471-­7324 blantonmuseum.org Bob  Bullock  Texas  State  History  Museum 3LFWXUHG

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MUSEUMS CONTINUED Degenhardt  Glass  Studio 11709  Lindeman  Loop,  Leander,  TX  78641 3KRQH QXPEHU jdmglass.com Elisabet  Ney  Museum 304  E  44th  St,  Austin,  TX  78751 austintexas.gov/department/elisa-­ bet-­ney-­museum  French  Legation  Museum 802  San  Marcos  St,  Austin,  TX  78702 http://frenchlegationmuseum.org/ George  Washington  Carver  Museum  and  Cultural  Center 1165  Angelina  St.,  Austin,  TX  78702 512-­974-­4926 http://austintexas.gov/department/ george-­washington-­carver-­muse-­ um-­and-­cultural-­center Landmarks 1  University  Station,  D1400,  Austin 3XEOLF $UW 3URMHFW

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Mexican  American  Cultural  Center 600  River  St,  Austin,  TX  78701 www.maccsa.org/ Mexic-­Arte 419  Congress  Ave,  Austin,  TX  78701 http://mexic-­artemuseum.org/ Museum  of  Natural  and  $UWL¿FLDO (SKHPHUDWD 1808  Singleton  Ave,  Austin,  TX http://www.mnae.org/ Museum  of  the  Weird 412  E  6th  St,  Austin,  TX  78701 http://www.museumoftheweird.com/ Neill-­Cochran  House  Museum 2310  San  Gabriel  St,  Austin,  TX http://www.nchmuseum.org/ O.  Henry  Home  and  Museum 409  E  5th  St,  Austin,  TX  78701 512-­472-­1903 Pioneer  Farms 10621  Pioneer  Farms  Dr,  Austin,  TX   http://www.pioneerfarms.org/ South  Austin  Popular  Culture  Center 1516-­B  S  Lamar  Blvd,  Austin,  TX http://southaustincenter.org/ Texas  Memorial  Museum

2400  Trinity  St,  Austin,  TX  78712 http://www.utexas.edu/tmm/ Texas  Military  Forces  Museum 2200  W  35th  St,  Austin,  TX  78703 http://texasmilitaryforcesmuseum.org/ Texas  Music  Museum 1009  E  11th  St,  Austin,  TX  78702 http://texasmusicmuseum.org/ The  Contemporary  Austin Jones  Center  700  Congress  Avenue,  Austin,  Texas  http://thecontemporaryaustin.org/ The  Daughters  of  the  Texas  Republic  Museum 510  E  Anderson  Ln,  Austin,  TX  78752 http://www.drtinfo.org/ Thinkery 1830  Simond  Ave,  Austin,  TX  78723 http://thinkeryaustin.org/ Umlauf  Sculpture  Gardens 605  Robert  E  Lee  Rd. http://umlaufsculpture.org/ Women  and  Their  Work 1710  Lavaca  St,  Austin,  TX  78701 http://www.womenandtheirwork.org/

:KHWKHU \RX DUH RUGHULQJ ÂżQH IRRG VHOHFWLQJ D ZLGH VHOHFWLRQ RI GULQNV lounging  in  a  100-­year-­old  historic  building,  or  enjoying  the  great  weather  RXWGRRUV WKHUH DUH P\ULDG RI ZD\V WR HQMR\ D JRRG Ă€LFN LQ $XVWLQ <RX PLJKW HYHQ EH WKH ÂżUVW WR VHH FXWWLQJ HGJH LQGHSHQGHQW ÂżOPV Attend  festivals,  conferences  and  perhaps  brush  elbows  with  Quentin  and  his  â€˜brother’  Robert  RodrĂ­guez  at  The  Quentin  Tarantino  Film  Festival,  a  VHPL DQQXDO ÂżOP DQG PXOWLPHGLD HYHQW KHOG E\ WKH $XVWLQ )LOP 6RFLHW\ 7H[DVÂśV RZQ 5LFKDUG /LQNODWHU EHVW NQRZQ IRU KLV ÂżOPV Âł6ODFNHU´ Âł'D]HG DQG &RQIXVHG´ DQG KLV PRVW UHFHQW 2VFDU 1RPLQDWHG ÂżOP Âł%R\KRRG´ LV IRXQGHU RI the  Austin  Film  Society.   Mike  Judge,  another  Texas  native  who  resides  in  Austin,  founded  the  Austin  )LOP )HVWLYDO ZKLFK IXUWKHUV WKH DUW DQG FUDIW RI ÂżOPPDNLQJ E\ LQVSLULQJ DQG FKDPSLRQLQJ WKH ZRUN RI QHZ DQG HPHUJLQJ ÂżOPPDNHUV DQG ZULWHUV 6LJQ up  with  the  various  venues  below  to  stay  on  top  of  special  events  and/or  discounted  rates. Alamo  Drafthouse  -­  Lakeline 14028  N  US  Highway  183,  Bldg  F,  drafthouse.com/austin/lakeline

%RE %XOORFN ,PD[ 7KHDWUH 1800  Congress  Ave,  Austin,  TX  78701 thestoryoftexas.com/imax/now-­showing

Alama  Drafthouse  -­  Slaughter  Lane 5701  W  Slaughter  Ln,  Austin,  TX drafthouse.com/austin/slaughter_lane

Cinemark  Hill  Country  Galleria 12812  Hill  Country  Blvd,  Austin,  TX cinemark.com/theatre-­detail.aspx?node_ id=1611&showtime_date=

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Landmark  Theaters 1614  W  5th  St,  Austin,  TX  78703 Millennium  Youth  Entertainment  Center 1156  Hargrave  St,  Austin,  TX  78702 http://www.myec.net/ Moviehouse  &  Eatery 8300  N  Fm  620  #  B,  Austin,  TX  78726 http://themoviehouse.com/ Paramount  Theatre 713  Congress  Ave,  Austin,  TX  78701 http://www.austintheatre.org/ Red  Digital  Cinema 5HVHDUFK %OYG ,Y $XV-­ tin,  TX  78759 Regal  Cinemas  Arbor  8  Cinema  at  Great  Hills 9828  Great  Hills  Trl,  Austin,  TX  78759 http://www.regmovies.com/

Galaxy  Highland 6700  Middle  Fiskville  Rd,  Austin,  TX  78752 http://www.galaxytheatres.com/highland

Southwest  Theatres 13729  N  Highway  183,  Austin,  TX  78750 http://www.southwesttheaters.com/

iPic  Theaters The  Domain  Austin $P\ 'RQRYDQ 3O] $XVWLQ 7; https://www.ipictheaters.com

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Hiatus  Spa  +  Retreat Gables  5th  St.  Commons 1611  W  5th  St Austin,  TX  78703 haitusspa.com Hyatt  Regency  Lost  Pines  Resort  &  Spa 575  Hyatt  Lost  Pines  Road Lost  Pines,  Texas  78612 lostpines.hyatt.com/hyatt/pure/spas/ Lake  Austin  Spa  Resort 1705  S  Quinlan  Park  Rd Austin,  TX  78732 lakeaustin.com/spa-­resort 2013  CondÊ  Nast  Traveler    Gold  List  Platinum  Circle Milk  &  Honey  Spa Multiple  Locations milkandhoneyspa.com/ Orange  Blossom  Skin  Care 8700  Manchaca  Road  Ste  702 Austin,  TX  78748 orangeblossomskincare.com

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Shopping Looking  for  that  perfect  rug  to  pull  the  room  together?   Or  maybe  a  slinky  dress  for  a  night  on  2nd  street?   Even  if  you  are  looking  to  send  jalapeĂąo  jam  to  all  of  your  family  for  Christmas,  when  it  comes  to  shopping,  Austin  has  it  all.   Restock  your  wardrobe  at  one  of  the  two  great  outlet  malls  in  the  area,  keep it  local  while  you  browse  for  that  perfect  hipster  vest,  or  just  enjoy  some  good  old  fashion  capitalism  at  one RI RXU GR]HQ VKRSSLQJ PDOOV Any  way  you  spend  it,  Austin  is  a  great  shopping  town. Â

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American  219  West 612  W  6th  St,  Austin,  TX  78701 Chisos  Grill 12921  Hill  Country  Blvd,  Bee  Cave,  TX  78738 Eastside  CafĂŠ 2113  Manor  Rd,  Austin,  TX  78722 Hills  CafĂŠ 4700  S  Congress  Ave,  Austin,  TX  78745 Lucy’s  Fried  Chicken  5408  Burnet  Rd,  Austin,  TX  78756 qui  1600  E  6th  St,  Austin,  Texas  78702 Yellow  Jacket  Social  Club 1704  E  5th  St,  Austin,  TX  78702

Asian   888  Pan-­Asian  Restaurant  2400  E  Oltorf  St  #1A,  Austin,  TX  78741 (OL]DEHWK 6WUHHW &DIp 1501  S  1st  St,  Austin,  TX  78704

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Asian   Sway 1417  S  1st  St,  Austin,  TX  78704 Tâm  Deli  &  CafÊ 8222  N  Lamar  Blvd  D33,  Austin,  TX Ramen  Tatsu-­Ya  8557  Research  Blvd  #126,  Austin Uchi 801  S  Lamar  Blvd,  Austin,  TX  78704

Barbeque  Franklin’s 900  E.  11th  Street,  Austin,  TX  78702 512-­653-­1187 Green  Mesquite 6 ,QWHUVWDWH % Round  Rock,  TX  78664 Rudy’s  11570  Research  Blvd,  Austin,  TX  78759 Salt  Lick 3600  Presidential  Blvd,  Austin,  TX  78719

Brunchi  &KH] =HH 5406  Balcones  Dr,  Austin,  TX  78731 Kerbey  Lane 3704  Kerbey  Ln,  Austin,  TX Magnolia’s 2304  Lake  Austin  Blvd,  Austin,  TX Maria’s  Taco  Express 2529  S  Lamar  Blvd,  Austin,  TX  78704 Moonshine  CafĂŠ 303  Red  River  St,  Austin,  TX  78701

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Dan’s 4308  Manchaca  Rd,  Austin,  TX  78704

Baguette  et  Chocolat  12101  FM  2244,  Bdlg  #6,  Bee  Cave,  TX  78738

Dirty  Martin’s  Place 2808  Guadalupe  St,  Austin,  TX  78705

Dog  and  Duck  Pub 406  W  17th  St,  Austin,  TX  78701

Hopdoddy’s 1400  S  Congress  Ave,  Austin,  TX

East  Side  Showroom  1100  E  6th  St,  Austin,  TX  78702

P  Terry’s 3303  N  Lamar  Blvd,  Austin,  TX

)DEL 5RVVL (XURSHDQ .LWFKHQ 509  Hearn  St,  Austin,  TX  78703

Sandy’s  Hamburgers 603  Barton  Springs  Rd,  Austin,  TX  78704

Justine’s   Brassiere 4710  E  5th  St,  Austin,  TX  78702

Gastropubs  Barley  Swine 2024  S  Lamar  Blvd,  Austin,  TX  78704 Drink  Well 207  E  53rd  St,  Austin,  TX  78751 Gourmands 2316  Webberville  Rd,  Austin,  TX +RS¿HOGV 3110  Guadalupe  St,  Austin,  TX  Porter  Ale  House  &  Gastropub 3715  S  1st  StSte  A,  Austin,  TX  78704

Peche 208  W  4th  St,  Austin,  TX  78701 0DQGRODœV ,WDOLDQ 0DUNHW 4700  W  Guadalupe  St  #12,  Austin,  Vespaio/Enoteca 1610  S  Congress  Ave,  Austin,  TX

Indian  Bombay  Bistro 10710  Research  Blvd  #126,  Austin,  TX 7DM 3DODFH ,QGLDQ 5HVWDXUDQW %DU 6700  Middle  Fiskville  Road,  Austin,  TX  1HZ ,QGLD &XLVLQH 2304  S  Congress  Ave,  Austin,  TX  78704

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Mexican Chuy’s 1728  Barton  Springs  Rd,  Austin,  TX

Perlas 1400  S  Congress  Ave,  Austin,  TX  78704

Curra’s  Grill 614  E  Oltorf  St,  Austin,  TX  78704

Quality  Seafood  Market 5621  Airport  Blvd,  Austin,  TX  78751

Fonda  San  Miguel 2330  W  North  Loop  Blvd,  Austin,  TX  78756

Wahoo  Fish  Tacos 509  Rio  Grande  St,  Austin,  TX

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Torchy’s  Tacos 2809  S  1st  St,  Austin,  TX  78704 Trudy’s 8820  Burnet  Road,  Austin,  TX  78758 512-­454-­1474

Seafood  Clarke’s  Oyster  Bar 1200  W  6th  St,  Austin,  TX  78703

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5LRœV %UD]LOLDQ &DIp 408  N  Pleasant  Valley  Rd,  Austin,  TX

Bouldin  Creek  CafÊ 1900  S  1st  St,  Austin,  TX  78704 &DVD 'H /X] 1701  Toomey  Rd,  Austin,  TX  78704 Counter  Culture ( &HVDU &KDYH] 6W $XVWLQ 7; 78702 Mr.  Natural ( &HVDU &KDYH] 6W $XVWLQ 7;

Wine  Bars   AviaryLounge 2110  S  Lamar  Blvd,  Austin,  TX  78704

Opa!  2050  S  Lamar  Blvd,  Austin,  TX  78704 Pachamama’s  Peruvian  Creole  Cuisine ( &HVDU &KDYH] 6W $XVWLQ 7; 78702

Keep it Uncommon  Objects Local 1512  S.  Congress  Ave.

Julian  Gold 1214  W  6th  St  #110 www.juliangold.com

Prima  Dora 1912  S.  Congress  Ave. (More www.primadora.com

Valentine’s  Too 3801  N  Capital  of  Texas valentinesaustin.com

South  Austin  Gallery Waterloo  Records  and  Video 507A  W.  Mary  St. 600-­A  N.  Lamar www.southaustingallery.com www.waterloorecords.com

By  George 524  N  Lamar  Blvd  #103 www.bygeorgeaustin.com

Terra  Toys 2438  W.  Anderson  Lane www.terratoys.com

Whit  Hanks  Antiques 1009  W.  6th  St. www.whithanksantiques.com

Adelante : WK 6W 'RRUV

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Tesoros  Trading  Co. 1500  S.  Congress  Ave. www.tesoros.com

Yard  Dog 1510  S.  Congress  Ave. www.yarddog.com

BookPeople 603 Â N. Â Lamar www.bookpeople.com

Trailer  Space  Records 1401-­A  Rosewood  Ave. trailerspacerecords.com

Estilo  Boutique 234  W.  2nd  St. www.estiloaustin.com Feathers  Boutique 1700B  S.  Congress  Ave. HQWUDQFH RQ 0LOWRQ 6W

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Buenos  Aires  Cafe 1201  E  6th  St,  Austin,  TX  78702

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Austin  Breweries

%UHZLQJ &RPSDQ\ 407  Radam  Ln,  Austin Adelbert’s  Brewery 2314  Rutland  Drive  Suite  #100,  Austin

Draught  House  Pub  &  Brewery  4112  Medical  Parkway,  Austin

North  by  Northwest  10010  Capital  Of  TX  Hwy  N,  Austin

Hops  and  Grain  Brewery 507  Calles  St,  Austin

Pinthouse  Pizza  Craft  Brewpub 4729  Burnet  Rd,  Austin Resignation  Brewery 503  Neches  St,  Austin

Austin  Beerworks  ,QGXVWULDO 7HUUDFH 6XLWH Austin

Independence  Brewing  Co. 3913  Todd  Lane  #607,  Austin Infamous  Brewing  Company 4601  Weletka  Dr  Ste  200,  Austin

South  Austin  Brewing  Co. 415  East  St.  Elmo,  Austin

Black  Star  Co-­op  Pub  &  Brewery  7020  Easy  Wind  Drive,  Ste  100,  Austin

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Thirsty  Planet  Brewing  Company  11160  Circle  Drive,  Austin

Circle  Brewing  Company 2340  W  Braker  Ln.,  Suite  B,  Austin

Kamala  Brewing  /  Whip  In 6 ,QWHUVWDWH $XVWLQ

Uncle  Billy’s  Brew  &  Que 1530  Barton  Springs  Rd.,  Austin

Austin  Beer  Garden  Brewing  Co. 1305  W  Oltorf  St,  Austin

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The Texas Wine-Down With more than 35 wineries

in  the  Texas  Hill  Country,  Austinites  are  neighbors  to  one  of  the  most  popular  wine  destina-­ WLRQV LQ WKH FRXQWU\ :LWK RYHU ¿YH PLOOLRQ YLVLWRUV HDFK \HDU &HQWUDO 7H[DV LV VHFRQG RQO\ WR Northern  California  as  a  destination  for  wine  enthusiasts.   From  Fredericksburg  to  Lampas-­ VDV D WULS WR WKH 7H[DV ZLQH FRXQWU\ LV D WULS WKURXJK WKH UROOLQJ KLOOV DQG VXQ NLVVHG ¿HOGV RI The  Lone  Star  State.   Whether  truly  passionate  for  wine  or  just  out  to  take  in  the  sites,  true  Austinites  drink  deeply  from  the  Texas  Wine  Country.

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Bell  Springs  Winery  bellspringswinery.com

Oberhof  Wine  Cellars daspeachhaus.com

Hilmy  Cellars  hilmywine.com

Alamosa  Wine  Cellars  alamosawinecellars.com

The  Bella  Vista  Ranch exasoliveoil.com

Driftwood  Estate  Winery driftwoodvineyards.com

Hye  Meadow  Winery  hyemeadow.com

Alexander  Vineyards alexandervineyards.com

Bending  Branch  Winery bendingbranchwinery.com Â

Dry  Comal  Creek  Vineyards drycomalcreek.com

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Argus  Cidery arguscidery.com Â

Brennan  Vineyards brennanvineyards.com

Fall  Creek  Vineyards  fcv.com

Junction  Rivers  Winery junctionriverswinery.com

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Fawncrest  Vineyards  fawncrest.com

Kerrville  Hills  Winery kerrvillehillswinery.com

Bell  Mountain  Vineyards  bellmountainwine.com

Chisholm  Trail  Winery  chisholmtrailwinery.com

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Lakeview Winery lakeviewwinery.com

Singing Water Vineyards www.singingwatervineyards.com

Torre di Pietra Winery www.texashillcountrywine.com

Lewis Wines lewiswines.com

Sister Creek Vineyards www.sistercreekvineyards.com

Vineyard at Gruene www.vineyardatgruene.com

Lily Lake Vineyards lilylakevineyards.com

Six Shooter Cellars www.sixshootercellars.com

Vines on the Rocks www.vinesontherocks.com

McReynolds Winery mcreynoldswines.com

Solaro Estate www.solaroestate.com

Westcave Cellars Winery www.westcavecellars.com

Mendelbaum Cellars mendelbaumcellars.com

Spicewood Vineyards www.spicewoodvineyards.com

William Chris Vineyards www.williamchriswines.com

Messina Hof Hill Country messinahof.com

Stone House Vineyard www.stonehousevineyard.com

Wimberley Valley Winery www.wimberleyvalleywinery.com

Nolan Creek Winery winesofnolancreek.com

The Stray Grape Urban Winery www.straygrape.com

Winery on the Gruene www.gruenewinery.com

Pedernales Cellars pedernalescellars.com

Texas Hills Vineyard www.texashillsvineyard.com

Woodrose Winery www.woodrosewinery.com

Perissos Vineyards and Winery perissosvineyards.com

Texas Legato www.texaslegato.com

Pillar Bluff Vineyards pillarbluff.com

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Pilot Knob Vineyard pilotknobvineyard.com

Three Dudes Winery threedudeswinery.com

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:HVW 219 W. 4th Street 512.474.2194

Doc’s 1123 S. Congress Avenue 512.448.9181

Enoteca 1610 S. Congress Avenue 512.441.7672

Annie’s Café and Bar 319 Congress Avenue 512.472.1884

East Side Show Room 1100 E. 6th Street 512.467.4280

Fino 2905 San Gabriel Street 512.474.2905

Abel’s on the Lake 3825 Lake Austin Blvd. 512.904.0572

El Arbol 3411 Glenview Avenue 512.323.5177

Freddie’s Place 1703 South 1st Street 512.445.9197

Bottecelli’s 1321 S. Congress Avenue 512.916.1315

El Arroyo 1624 W. 5th Street 512.474.1222

Garrido’s 360 Nueces Street 512.320.8226

Carlos ‘n Charlie’s 5973 Hiline Road 512.266.1683

El Chile 1025 Barton Springs Road 512.609.8923

Gloria’s The Domain 512.833.6400

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Iguana Grill 2900 RR 620 North 512.266.8439

Shady Grove 1624 Barton Springs Road 512.474.9991

Jack Allen’s Kitchen 7720 W. Hwy 71 512.852.8558

Shoal Creek Saloon 909 N. Lamar Blvd. 512.474.0805

Justine’s 4710 E. 5th Street 512.385.2900

Soleil 6550 Comanche Trail 512.266.0600

La Condesa 400-­A W. 2nd Street 512.499.0300

Steiner Ranch Steakhouse 5425 Steiner Ranch Blvd. 512.381.0800

La Sambra 4800 Burnet Road 512.458.1100

Takoba 1411 E. 7th Street 612.628.4466

Moonshine 303 Red River Street 512.236.9599

Taverna 258 W. 2nd Street 512.477.1001

Mulberry 360 Nueces Street #20 512.320.0297

The Belmont 305 W. 6th Street 512.457.0300

North The Domain 512.339.4400

The Grove 6317 Bee Caves Road 512.327.8822

Paggi House 200 Lee Barton Drive 512.473.3700

The Oasis 6550 Comanche Trail 512.266.2442

Perla’s 1400 S. Congress Avenue 512.291.7300

Threadgill’s 301 W. Riverside Drive 512.472.9304

5DQFK 616 Nueces Street 512.479.7616

Vivo’s 2015 Manor Road 512.482.0300

Guero’s 1412 S. Congress Avenue 512.447.7688

Red’s Porch 3508 S. Lamar Blvd. 512.440.7337

Zed’s 501 Canyon Ridge Drive 512.339.9337

Hill’s Café 4700 S. Congress 512.851.9300

Roaring Fork 10850 Stonelake Blvd. 512.342.2700

Z’ Tejas 9400 A. Arboretum Blvd. 512.346.3506

Homeslice 1415 S. Congress Avenue 512.444.7437

Russell’s Bistro 1601 W. 38th Street 512.467.7877

Z’ Tejas 1110 W. 6th Street 512.478.5355

Hudson’s on the Bend 3509 RR 620 North 512.266.1369

Sagra 1610 San Antonio Street 512.535.5988

Zocalo 1110 West Lynn Street 512.472.8226

Hula Hut 3825 Lake Austin Blvd. 512.476.4852

Second Bar & Kitchen 200 Congress Avenue 512.827.2750 2014 | Your New Hometown |

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HIPSTER SHOPPING VINTAGE/THRIFT/CONSIGNMENT

Amelia’s  Retro  Vogue  &  Relics 2213  S.  1st  St.  Austin,  TX  78704 512.442.4446 ameliasretrovogue.com Big  Bertha’s  Paradise 112  E  N  Loop  Blvd. Austin,  TX  78751

New  BROhemia 2209  S  1st  St. Austin,  TX  78704 Next  To  New 5435  Burnet  Rd. Austin,  TX  78756 next2new.org

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Thrifty  Chicks  Vintage 6701  N  Lamar  Blvd. Austin,  TX  78752 thriftychicksvintage.com

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Be  there  and  give  direction.  Let  the  movers  know  what  you  ZDQW ORDGHG ¿UVW DQG ODVW Accompany  the  driver  during  inventory.  Keep  a  close  eye  on  the  condition  of  your  goods  as  they  are  loaded. 7DNH D ¿QDO WRXU RI \RXU KRPH 0DNH VXUH WKDW QRWKLQJ LV overlooked. Sign  the  bill  of  lading,  and  make  sure  your  new  address  and  phone  number  are  correct. Lock  all  windows  and  doors,  and  turn  off  all  electrical  switches.  2014 | Your New Hometown |

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RESOURCES TO GET YOU MOVING

Get Wired AT&T / Dish Network 800/288-­2020 www.att.com CenturyTel 800/201-­4099 www.centurytel.com Direct TV 888/777-­2454 www.directv.com Embarq www.embarq.com Grande Communications 512/220-­4600 www.grandecom.com 62

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SuddenLink 888/822-­5151 www.suddenlink.com

Metropolitan Propane 512/454-­6200 www.huttotx.gov

Bartlett Electric Co-­op 512/746-­2771 www.bartlettec.coop

Time Warner 800/418-­8848 www.timewarnercable.com

TXU Energy 800/460-­3030 www.txu.com

Bluebonnet Electric Co-­op 800/842-­7708 www.bluebonnetelectric.coop

Verizon 800/480-­4400 ZZZ YHUL]RQ FRP

Texas Gas Service 800/700-­2443 www.texasgasservice.com

CenterPoint Energy 800/427-­7142 www.centerpointenergy.com

Texas Community Propane 877/635-­5427 www.huttotx.gov

City of Georgetown 512/930-­3640 www.georgetown.org

Gas Atmos Energy 800/460-­3030 www.atmosenergy.com CenterPoint Energy 800/427-­7142 www.centerpointenergy.com

Electric Austin Energy 888/340-­6465 www.austinenergy.com

Pedernales Electric Coop 888/554-­4732 www.pec.coop

Simple Power 888-­897-­4675 www.simplepower.net

City of Cedar Park 512/401-­5550 www.cedarparktx.us

City of Round Rock 800/565-­1800 www.roundrocktexas.gov

Lago Vista City 512/267-­1155 http://lagovistatexas.org

TXU Energy New Service 866/575-­4898 Customer Care 800/818-­6132 Power Outage 888/313-­4747 www.txu.com

City of Georgetown 512/930-­3640 www.georgetown.org

Eco Resources 800/856-­0303 www.ecoresources.com

Lakeway MUD 512/261-­6222 www.lakewaymud.org

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City of Jonestown 512/267-­3243 www.jonestown.org

Hurst Creek MUD 512/261-­6281 www.hurstcreekmud.org

Manville Water 888/856-­2488 www.manvillewsc.org

Austin Energy 888/340-­6465 www.austinenergy.com

City of Leander 512/259-­1142 www.ci.leander.tx.us

Jarrell-­Schwertner Water Supply 512/746-­2114 www.jswatersupply.com

Point Venture WCID 512/267-­1641 www.traviscountytax.org

Chisholm Trail S.U.D. 254/793-­3103 www.chisholmtrailwater.org

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