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Convention 2006 Holiday Inn Austin – Town Lake
900 Congress Ave
Austin, TX 78701
Your Entertainment Guide 512-472-4636

Welcome to Austin, Texas – home of the 2005 NCAA Football National
Champions!! It is true, everything in Texas is bigger, including our recent celebration of UT’s
football national win in the Bowl Championship Series. But with all of the celebration, we surely cannot
leave out everything that makes Austin unique and different. While you stay in Austin, please feel free to
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discover the many distinctive aspects of our city! From 6 Street, to SoCo’s (South Congress) Bohemian
shops, we have everything that will tickle your senses.

The sisters from the Phi Chapter of Theta Nu Xi Multicultural Sorority, Incorporated extend our warmest
welcome upon the arrival of our sisters nation wide! We hope that you will enjoy a city that we dearly
cherish and we hope that this year’s convention can create one worthwhile occasion for our sisters to
remember.

Warmest,
Phi Chapter Sisters

Airport – Austin Bergstrom International Airport
Ground Transportation
Taxis, limousines, and shuttles
 American Yellow Checker Cab:
(512) 452-9999
 Austin Cab: (512) 478-2222
 Roy's Taxi: (512) 482-0000
 Limousine Services
 SuperShuttle: Austin direct number:
(512) 258-3826;
National number: 1-800-BLUE VAN
(258-3826)
Rental Car Companies
 Ace Rent a Car: (512) 530-3900
 Advantage Rent-A-Car: (512) 530-
3330
 Alamo/National Rent-A-Car: (512)
530-3500
 Avis Car Rental: (512) 530-3400
 Budget Rent-A-Car: (512) 530-
3350
 Dollar Rent-A-Car: (512) 530-7368
 Enterprise Rent-A-Car: (512) 530-
8100
 Hertz Rent-A-Car: (512) 530-3600
 Thrifty Car Rental: (512) 530-6811
Capital Metro Bus
 Routes Serving the Airport: (512)
474-1200

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Taxi Cab
Yellow Cab
(512)452-9999

Roy's Taxi Inc
(512) 482-0000

Austin Cab
(512) 478-2222

*The City of Austin regulates taxicab rates. These rates apply to all taxicab companies and all drivers.
Current Meter Rate
$2.00 for the first 1/4 mile plus 25¢ for each additional 1/8 mile ($2/mile) plus a gas surcharge
if applicable, waiting time $22.50 per hour.

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Fitness/Outdoors
Town Lake Trail
Location:
Right behind the official Theta Nu Xi Convention!
Notes:
Town Lake Park boasts 17 ball fields for baseball,
football, soccer and rugby, and volleyball. The area on
the south side of Town Lake from Lamar Boulevard
east to South First Street is known as Auditorium
Shores, and many concerts and large events are held
there.
Website:
http://www.texasoutside.com/townlakemap.htm

Town Lake Kayak & Canoe
Contact:
Office 512.467.7799
Boat House 512.472.3925
Location:
Texas Rowing Center
1541 West Cesar Chavez
Austin, Texas 78703
Notes: It costs approximately $15 to rent a canoe/kayak.
Website:
http://www.texasrowingcenter.com

Restaurants
Whatever it is that you’re feeling, Austin has it all here! If you’re feeling for some good ole Texas style
BBQ, be sure to visit Rudy’s BBQ. You might have seen it as one of the top BBQ on the Food
Network! Listed here are some unique restaurants that Austin has to offer in addition to other
restaurants that may have great specials for your wallet! These are only a few of the many restaurants
that are here in Austin, but we just wanted to showcase a few of our all time favorites.

Downtown
McCormick & Schmick's Seafood Restaurant
Contact:
(512) 236-9600
Location:
401 Congress Avenue
Austin, Texas 78701
Notes:
They offer two happy hours in one day, everyday by offering drink and food specials. Please call the
restaurant to see all specials.
Website:
http://www.mccormickandschmicks.com/

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Saba
Contact:
512 478-7222
Location:
208-D West 4th Street
Austin, Texas 78701
Notes:
Saba Wins "Best Appetizer" Honor
in Austin Chronicle 2006 Reader's
Poll
Website:
http://www.sabacafe.com/index.htm

Manuel's
Contact:
(512) 472-7555
Location:
310 Congress Ave
Austin, TX 78701
Notes:
Tex-Mex. A very chic and comfortable environment to be in with your friends.S
Website:
http://www.manuels.com/

Rio Grande Mexican Restaurant
(old Real World Austin house)
Contact:
(512) 476-8300
Location:
301 San Jacinto Blvd
Austin, TX
Notes:
Remember the Real World Austin? Yea, their house is now a
restaurant! Come by and see it!
Website:
http://riograndemexican.com/

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Carmelo’s Italian Restaurant
Contact:
(512) 477-7497
Location:
504 E 5th St
Austin, TX 78701
Notes:
If you’re looking for some fine dining, this is the
place to be! Not only do you have a nice and
beautiful setting with great food, you can have
Italian music played right where you eat!
Website:
http://www.carmelosrestaurant.com

Roppolo's Pizzeria
Contact:
(512) 476-1490
Location:
316 E 6th St
Austin, TX 78701
Notes:
Whether you’re coming back from a club
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on 6 Street or craving some of Austin’s
own pizza, Roppolo’s the way to go!
Please note that a few Roppolo’s stands
are scattered all through out downtown
are pretty good, but if you want it straight
from the oven, the Pizzeria is the more
yummy option.
Website:
n/a

Campus
Pluckers
Contact:
(512) 469-9464
Location:
2222 Rio Grande
Austin, TX 78705
Notes:
Home of the Freshmen 15!
Website:
http://www.pluckers.net/main2.htm

Kerbey Lane Cafe
Contact:
512.477.5717
Location:
2606 Guadalupe St.
Austin, Texas 78705
Notes:
Right near campus. They are open 24
hours a day! Be sure to try their Kerbey
Queso – delicious!

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Website:
http://www.kerbeylanecafe.com/

Trudy’s (near Campus)
Contact:
512-477-2935
Location:
409 West 30th Street
Austin, TX 78705
Four blocks north of UT Campus
Notes: Best known for their Mexican Margaritas,
wonderful Tex Mex, and a great environment to get
together with your friends after a long hard day of
work or school!
Website: http://www.trudys.com/
Posse East
Contact:
(512) 477-2111
Location:
2900 Duval St
Austin, TX 78705-3800
Notes: A must for slackers and connoisseurs of no-frills dining. The patio offers an unobstructed view
of University of Texas life--students, frat brothers and panhandlers are all in view.
Website:
n/a

Sam Paio
Contact:
(512) 469-9988
Location:
2809 San Jacinto Blvd
Austin (Texas), Texas 78705
Notes:
If you’re wanting to taste great Brazilian cuisine, this is
the place to be!
Website:
n/a

Texas Specialty – our BBQ!!
Rudy’s BBQ
Contact:
(512) 329-5554
Location:
2451 S Capital of Texas Hwy
Austin, TX 78746
Notes:
Was featured on the Food Network! Dubbed
“The worst BBQ in Texas!”. Don’t worry, it’s just
a saying, it’s delicious!!
Website:
http://rudysbbq.com/

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Stubb’s BBQ
Contact:
(512) 444-2001
Location:
1711 S Congress Ave
Austin, TX 78704
Notes:
Great BBQ and great live music! Check out the
website for artists playing.
Website:
http://www.stubbsaustin.com/rest_info.php

Salt Lick BBQ
Contact:
(512) 328-4957
Location:
3801 N Capital of Texas Hwy
Austin, TX 78746
Notes:
BBQ’s that’s born and bred here in Austin!
Website:
http://www.saltlickbbq.com/

Poke-E-Jo’s
Smokehouse
Contact:
(512) 302-1200
Location:
1000 E 41st St
Austin, TX
78751
Notes:
One of the
popular BBQ
restaurants!
Website:
http://www.pokej
os.com/

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** For more info visit: www.austin360.com or http://www.boulevards.com/austin/dining/

Shopping
Malls
Barton Creek Mall
Contact:
(512) 327-7040
Location:
2901 S Capital Of Texas Hwy
Austin, TX 78746
Notes: Nordstrom, Dillards, Foley’s, Abercrombie
and Fitch, Bebe, The Limited, Aldo, Coach, etc.
Directions:
 Start out going SOUTH on I-35 N toward E RIVERSIDE DR.
0.8 mi
 Merge onto I-35 S/US-290 W/US-81 S via the ramp on the
LEFT. 1.6 mi
 Take EXIT 230B toward US-290 W/BEN WHITE BLVD/TX-71/JOHNSON CITY. 0.1 mi
 Turn SLIGHT LEFT onto S I-35. 0.4 mi
 Turn RIGHT onto US-290 W/BEN WHITE BLVD E/TX-71 W. 2.8 mi
 Take the CAPITAL OF TX HWY/TX-360-LOOP exit. 0.2 mi
 Merge onto S CAPITAL OF TEXAS HWY/TX-360 LOOP N. 1.8 mi
Website:
http://www.simon.com/mall/default.aspx?ID=223

Arboretum at Great Hill
Contact:
(512) 338-4437
Location:
10000 Research Boulevard
Austin, TX 78759
Notes:
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Saks 5 Ave., Express, Nine West, Cheesecake Factory, William Sonoma, Sephora
Website:
http://www.simon.com/mall/mall_info.aspx?ID=384

Directions:
 Start out going SOUTH on ramp toward
FESTIVAL BEACH RD. 0.3 mi
 Turn RIGHT onto I-35 N. 0.6 mi
 Merge onto I-35 N/US-290 E/US-81 N via the
ramp on the LEFT. 1.4 mi
 Merge onto I-35 N/US-81 N. 4.1 mi
 Merge onto US-183 N via EXIT 240B toward
RESEARCH BLVD. 4.3 mi
 Take the exit toward CAPITAL OF TX
HWY/GREAT HILLS TRAIL/TX-360-LOOP.
0.3 mi
 Stay STRAIGHT to go onto RESEARCH
BLVD/US-183. 0.7 mi
 Make a U-TURN onto RESEARCH
BLVD/US-183. 0.1 mi

Strips

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South Congress
Location:
Between Riverside and Oltorf
Notes:
Funky shops and restaurants, uncommon objects, stores like
Factory People Inc. FactoryPeople.com are great places to
shop
Website:
http://www.austinchronicle.com/
gyrobase/Guides/SoCo

The Drag
Location:
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Besides Campus. Between 25 Street and Martin
Luther King. A portion of Guadalupe that runs along
the western edge of the University of Texas campus is
known as The Drag. Although more mainstream than
earlier years it is traditionally home to underground
shops, tattoo parlors, and other eclectic shops.
Notes:
Great shopping and eating. From local dining
experiences to near campus pubs and shops, this is the
place to be. Great for souvenir shopping and to visit the
campus that the Phi’s can call their own.
Website:
http://austin.about.com/cs/lifestyle/g/the_drag.htm

Night Life
Warehouse District
4th Street
-for the over 21 crowd
- older, more sophisticated crowd
- bars and restaurants
-dressier attire
- gay bars- Rain: 217 W. Fourth St

Our favorites: Vicci- Club: 404 Colorado
St.,, Saba Blue Water Café- restaurant,
Six- bar
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5 Street
-extension of the Warehouse district
Lucky, Red Fez, Apple Bar (all bars)
Cuba Libre: 409 Colorado St

Oslos- 301 W. Sixth St. and Lavaca

Congress Ave: Copa (club/bar: salsa dancing) 217 Congress Ave
Glass-bar

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Real World House: 301 San Jacinto (close to the Warehouse District)
Rio Grande Mexican Restaurant
http://riograndemexican.com/

6th Street
clubs for 18+ and bars for 21+
-casual
-cheaper drinks, lots of drink specials
-crazier college crowd
-restaurants- Hard Rock Café, Iron Cactus

Our favorite bars: The Library, The Drink(dancing), Bar Austin (dancing),
Spill (dancing), Treasure Island

*Featured on the Real World Austin:
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Dizzy Rooster: 306 E. 6 St.

Good clubs for 18+
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-Exodus (6 St) Hip Hop
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-Paradox (5 and Trinity) Hip Hop
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-Spiros (7 and Red River) Hip Hop
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-Bonggos (5 and Neches)- Spanish Music and Hip Hop

Tours
Austin Duck Adventures
The Duck Tour will take you downtown and see
some of the places that make Austin one of the
greatest cities in the country. With a Duck eye view
you will see the State Capitol, Governor's Mansion,
Bob Bullock Museum, historic Congress Avenue and
music rich 6th Street before "SPLASHING" into Lake
Austin.

Please visit the website to obtain your ticket!

Website:
http://www.austinducks.com

Austin Walking Tours
Not only are we “big” we are also the fittest city in Texas. With many recreational activities, the Austin
Walking Tour is something you don’t want to miss. Our scenic city is even better when you’re up close
and personal.

BREMOND BLOCK TOUR
This 90-minute tour begins across the street from the Governor's Mansion and continues through
Wooldridge Park to the historic Bremond Block, where stately 19th-Century mansions chronicle the
lives of the John Bremond, Sr. and John Robinson, Sr. families. Explore the fashionable residences
of two Victorian families, (1854-1898). Guided tours for Bremond Block meet at the south entrance
of the State Capitol at 11 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday, March through November.CAPITOL
GROUNDS TOUR

The legend and lore of the red granite Texas State Capitol echoes through the chambers of the
imposing structure, and through a wide circle around the restored building. A guide will provide
information on statues, memorials and building surrounding the Capitol.

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Guided tours meet at the south entrance of the State Capitol, Saturday at 2 p.m. and Sunday at 9
a.m. March through November.

CONGRESS AVENUE & EAST
6TH STREET TOUR
A 90-minute walk through the historic downtown area of Austin. Learn the story of the founding of
the city, the Republic Capitol, and the granting of statehood. See the elegant business houses and
hotels.

Guided tours meet at the south entrance of the State Capitol, Thursday through Saturday at 9 a.m.
and Sunday at 2 p.m., March through November.

Website:
http://www.austincityguide.com/content/austin-walking-tours.asp

Austin Ghost Tours
Many historical sites exist in Austin, and, yes, that includes the ghosts that still remains to haunt. If you’re
wanting a little bit of excitement with your visit here, check out some of these websites that will allow you
to visit Austin’s spookiness.

Websites:
http://www.austinghosttours.comAVE FROM:
Ghosts of Austin Downtown Walking Tour a
Haunted 6th Street Tour and our
Graveyard Tour

Bats
With all the ghosts and haunting, nothing is scarier than
the bats that live in Austin. Just kidding, it is quite the
spectacle to see! The bridges that span Austin's Town
Lake (right near where our official hotel is) are home to
one of the largest bat colonies in North America. Each
summer evening more than 1.5 million Mexican freetail
bats fly up and down the Colorado River, devouring
hundreds of tons of insects annually from the local area.
Watching the bats fly at dusk is an unforgettable
experience that's uniquely Austin.

Website:
http://www.io.com/house/bats.html

Events
For all current events, please go to www.austin360.com

Historic Sites

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Austin History Center
Part of the Austin Public Library system, the Austin History Center's local history collection provides
information about history, current events, and activities in Austin and Travis County.

810 Guadalupe Street
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 974-7480

Austin Nature & Science Center

Hike a tree-lined path to this "living nature museum" in Zilker Park. Visitors are invited to discover the
natural world of Austin through scientific exploration. Journey down the Eco-Detective Trail (with the help
of our Eco-Detective Kit). Venture into the Small Wildlife Exhibits. The Center also features the Dino Pit,
an outdoor, hands-on exhibit utilizing six different areas for discovery and exploration. The Austin Science
and Nature Center offers a world of discovery for explorers of all ages.

301 Nature Center Drive
Austin, TX 78746
(512) 327-8180

Hours:
Mon - Sat: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sun: Noon - 5 p.m.

Admission: $2 suggested donation, free Eco-Detective kit rental with
$1 donation.

Austin Steam Train Association

Experience America's romantic railroading past.
Ride a steam train through historic
neighborhoods or the Texas Hill Country. The
Austin Steam Train Association operates a
restored 1916 steam engine and a 1960 diesel-
electric locomotive.

708 Congress Avenue, Suite 210
Austin, TX 78767
(512) 477-8468

Hours:
Office: Mon-Fri: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Call for details

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Admission:
River City Flyer $10-$25
Hill Country Flyer $10-$38
Charter - Call for Details

Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum

The Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum in Downtown Austin
tells the story of Texas through three floors of interactive exhibits, the
special effects of the Texas Spirit Theater and Austin's only IMAX
Theatre. With an indoor/outdoor café, a gift shop and special programs
throughout the year, the Museum offers something for everyone in
Texas, and for the Texan in everyone.

1800 N. Congress Avenue
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 936-8746
(866) 369-7108 (Toll Free)

Hours:
Mon - Sat: 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Sun: Noon - 6:00 p.m.

Admission:
Exhibits: free to ages 18 and younger, $5.50 for adults
Multimedia Theater: $3.50 for youth, $5.00 for adults
IMAX Theatre: $5.00 for youth, $7.00 for adults
Senior discounts and money-saving combination tickets available

Capitol Visitors Center

The Capitol Visitors Center is located on the southeast corner of the grounds of the Texas Capitol. It is
housed in the restored 1856-1857 General Land Office building. The three-story castle-like structure
reflects the mid-19th-century mock-medieval revival architectural style and is the oldest state office
building in Texas. The Visitors Center features exhibits and videos
on the Capitol and Texas history as well as travel information and
a gift shop.

112 East 11th Street
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 305-8400

Hours:
Mon - Sat: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sun: Noon - 5:00 p.m.

Admission: Free

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Center for American History

The Center for American History is a special
collections library, archive, and museum that
facilitates research and sponsors programs on the
historical development of the United States. Exhibits
are on view at the Collections and Research division
in Sid Richardson Hall on the University of Texas
campus as well as at Winedale, near Round Top, at
the Sam Rayburn Library and Museum in Bonham,
and at the John Nance Garner Museum in Uvalde,
Texas.

Sid Richardson Hall, Unit 2
The University of Texas
Austin, TX 78712
(512) 495-4515

Hours:
Mon - Sat: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sun: Closed

Admission: Free

The Driskill Hotel

Opened in 1886, this luxurious hotel was designed to
rival the grand palaces of Chicago, St. Louis and San
Francisco. Beautifully restored, and one of the
"Leading Hotels of the World," and a National Trust
Historic Hotel. Step inside and step back into Austin's
past.

604 Brazos
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 474-5911

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French Legation

The French Legation Museum is a historic house providing an intimate glance into the Republic of Texas
and the Victorian era. The museum offers the community a unique way to experience and learn about
history through guided tours of the historic home and restored kitchen. The annual events held at the
museum include Bastille Day, Easter Fete, Austin Museum Day, Archeology Awareness Day and
Christmas at the French Legation. The museum also offers a variety of school programs that provide
interactive learning experiences. Hands-on programs include the history of folk toys, archeology, the early
classroom, and archival research. The tranquil grounds of the French Legation comprise 2.5 acres of
beautifully landscaped space providing a perfect backdrop for special events.

802 San Marcos Street
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 472-8180

Hours:
Tues - Sun: 1:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Admission:
$4.00 adults; $3.00 seniors, AAA members and groups with advance booking; $2.00 teachers and
students with ID; free for ages 5 and younger

George Washington Carver Museum and Cultural Center

The George Washington Museum and Cultural Center is the first African-American neighborhood
museum in the state of Texas. This one-time branch library has expanded to a wonderful 36,000 square-
foot facility that includes four galleries, a conference room, classroom, darkroom, dance studio, 134-seat
theatre, and archival space, The galleries feature a core exhibit on Juneteenth, a permanent exhibit on
Austin African-American families, an Artists Gallery, and a children•fs exhibit on African-American
scientists and inventors.

1165 Angelina Street
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 974-4926

Hours:
Mon, Wed & Fri: 9:30 a.m. •| 6:00 p.m.
Tue & Thu: 9:30 a.m. •| 8:00 p.m.
Sat: 1:00 p.m. •| 5:00 p.m.
Sun: Closed

Admission: Free

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German Free School

Built in 1857 by German immigrants, this building was the first chartered school in Austin. Today the
building serves as the headquarters of the German-Texan Heritage Society.

507 East 10th St.
Austin, TX 78768-4171
(512) 482-0927

Hours:
Office: Mon - Thu: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Library: Thu 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. or by appointment
Building Tours: 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. or by appointment

Governor's Mansion

The Texas Governor's Mansion has been the home of every Texas governor since 1856. It is the fourth-
oldest continuously occupied governor's residence in the United States. The building is an important
example of Greek Revival architecture and contains one of the nation's finest collections of early 19th
century furniture.

1010 Colorado Street
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 463-5516 (tour information 24 hours)

Hours:
Public tours
Mon - Thu: 10:00 a.m. - 11:40 a.m.
Due to security, tours must be booked one business day in advance by calling (512) 463-5518. No
personal belongings are allowed.
Call ahead for private tours

Admission: Free

Harry Ransom Humanities Research Center

The Harry Ransom Center houses one of the world's finest cultural
archives with more than 45 million items, including extensive
collections of rare books, manuscripts, photography, film, art and
the performing arts. The Ransom Center Galleries offer diverse
exhibitions from the Center's holdings, as well as a permanent

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display in the lobby that features a Gutenberg Bible and the first photograph ever taken.

21st and Guadalupe Street
The University of Texas
Austin, TX 78712
(512) 471-8944

Hours:
Mon: Closed
Tue, Wed, Fri: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Thu: 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Sat - Sun: Noon - 5:00 p.m.

Admission: Free

Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum

"It's all here: the story of our time with the bark off. This Library will show the facts, not just the joy and
triumphs, but the sorrow and failures, too." This is how Lyndon Baines Johnson, 36th President of the
United States, wanted the records of his life and his presidency to be viewed by the public. The LBJ
Library and Museum takes visitors back in time through six decades of American history with emphasis
on the turbulent 1960s. Visitors can see LBJ's 1968 Lincoln limousine, walk into a replica of the Oval
Office, and marvel at the life and accomplishments of Lady Bird Johnson in the First Lady's Gallery.

2313 Red River Street
The University of Texas
Austin, TX 78705
(512) 721-0200

Hours:
Mon - Sun: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Closed December 25th

Admission: Free

Mexic-Arte Museum

Mexic-Arte Museum is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, dedicated to cultural
enrichment and education through the presentation and promotion
of traditional and contemporary Mexican, Latino, and Latin
American art and culture. Founded in 1984, Mexic-Arte Museum
has emerged as the Official Mexican and Mexican-American Fine
Art Museum of Texas.

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419 Congress Avenue
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 480-9373

Hours:
Mon - Thu: 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Fri - Sat: 10:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Sun: Noon - 5:00 p.m.

Admission: $5.00 for adults; $3.00 for senior citizens/students; free for children younger than 12 (except
school groups).

O. Henry Museum

Famous for the short story, "The Gift of the Magi," O. Henry (William Sydney Porter) lived in this 1981
Victorian cottage. His experiences as journalist, draftsman, bank teller, and with the Texas Rangers are
reflected in his short stories. Memorabilia from the author's life in Austin furnish this National Literary
Landmark.

409 E. 5th Street
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 472-1903

Hours:
Wed - Sun: Noon - 5:00 p.m.

Admission: Free

Old Bakery and Emporium

Built in 1876, this building originally housed the Lundberg Bakery and has served many famous guest
over the years including Teddy Roosevelt, O. Henry and Ma Ferguson. Now operated by the City of
Austin where you can buy wonderful crafts and confectionary items produced by local seniors.

1006 Congress Avenue
Austin, Texas 78701
(512) 477-5961

Hours:
Craft Sales: Mon - Fri: 9:00 a.m.. - 4:00 p.m. (closed on most holidays)
Saturdays in December (prior to Christmas): 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Confectionery: 11:00 a. m - 1:30 p.m.

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Stevie Ray Vaughan Memorial

This statue was erected in 1994 to honor legendary musician
Stevie Ray Vaughan who died tragically in a helicopter crash in
1990. Music lovers still come to pay their respects to this
tremendous talent and symbol of Austin's music tradition.

Auditorium Shores Park
Riverside Drive and South First Street

Hours: Dawn to Dusk

Susanna Dickinson House

This 1870's stone house was the home of Susanna Dickinson Hannig. one of the few survivors of the
Battle of the Alamo and the person who delivered the news of the Texan army's defeat to General Sam
Houston. It was at this house where Dickinson, later in her life, talked to historians and journalists about
the famous battle, providing details that became the basis of much of the state's historical record. The
house, in the German-inspired Texas Hill Country architectural style, has been documented as one of
Austin's oldest surviving residences, pre-dating both the University of Texas and the Capitol dome. House
is currently undergoing restoration and not open to the public.

Brush Square
409 E. 5th
(512) 472-1903

Symphony Square

Symphony Square is the headquarters of the Austin Symphony, the city's oldest performing arts group.
Located at Red River and 11th Streets, Symphony Square is a complex of four historic limestone
buildings and a 350-seat amphitheater.

Austin Symphony Orchestra
1101 Red River
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 476-6064

Texas Capitol

The 1888 Capitol is the working seat of Texas government. Including its new underground Extension, it is
the largest statehouse in the nation. The building houses an impressive collection of historical Texas
artwork and antique furnishings. Ten spaces have been returned to their turn-of-the-century appearance.

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Congress Avenue at 11th Street
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 463-0063

Hours:
Mon - Fri: 7:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Sat - Sun: 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Admission: Free

Texas Folklife Resources

Texas Folklife Resources (TFR) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to documenting, preserving and
presenting the folk arts and diverse cultural expressions to be found in the Lone Star State. Right here in
Austin, TFR presents exhibitions, produces the Folk Masters Series at the historic Paramount Theatre,
and offers education programs for children and adults.

1317 S. Congress Avenue
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 441-9255

Texas Memorial Museum of Science and History

This starfish fossil is a well-preserved example from the
Cretaceous Period (144-65 million years ago)

The Texas Memorial Museum is a natural science museum
with exhibits and programs based on its renowned research
collection of more than 5.7 million specimens. Museum
exhibits focus on three areas: gems and minerals, Texas
wildlife, and fossils and dinosaurs. A number of unique
features include an on-site working paleontologist preparing fossil specimens and answering questions
from visitors, live-animal exhibits, and the country's first museum exhibit of immersive 3-D images of
fossils.

2400 Trinity
The University of Texas
Austin, TX 78705
(512) 471-1604

Hours:
Mon - Fri: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sat: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sun: 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Admission: Free

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Texas State Cemetery

Walking through the Texas State Cemetery is like reading a history of Texas. Almost every aspect of
Texas' past is represented on the picturesque 18 acres in East Austin. Notables such as Stephen F.
Austin, "Bigfoot" Wallace, John Connally, Barbara Jordan, and Bob Bullock, along with hundreds of
Confederate veterans, lend their personal stories that together make up Texas' history.

909 Navasosta
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 463-0605

Hours:
Mon - Fri: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sat: 8:00 - 1:00 p.m.

Admission: Free

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