Sculptor Elisabeth Ney spent the last years of her life working in this building, which still contains some of her most beautiful sculpted pieces.
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#1 of 199 attractions in Austin
Attraction type: Art museum; Other
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- Nov 6, 2006 "My Favorite Place in Austin"
- Sep 18, 2002 "A good way to spend 40 minutes for free"
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#2 of 199 attractions in Austin
This famous museum explores the life and service of the former president through exhibits and memorabilia.
Attraction type: Historic site; History museum; Library; Museum; Other
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- Oct 18, 2008 "You'll learn so much from this place"
- Sep 14, 2008 "A Must See 20th Century Americana Experience in Austin Awaits You"
- Jan 20, 2008 "Wasn't expecting much ... got a lot!"
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#3 of 199 attractions in Austin
The Governor's Mansion is closed for major deferred maintenance on the historical structure. Tour information will be posted on the official website when tours resume.
Attraction type: Government building; Historic home; Other
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- Aug 16, 2005 "Best Hotel"
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#7 of 199 attractions in Austin
Established by the former first lady and the late Helen Hayes to preserve native North American plants, this garden of wildflowers is set on 42 acres and open to the public for touring.
Attraction type: Nature center; Garden; Other
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- May 2, 2008 "Wildflower Viewing - Easy Access from Downtown"
- Apr 29, 2008 "Bluebonnets of Texas"
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#8 of 199 attractions in Austin
Attraction type: Art gallery; Specialty shop; Other
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- Nov 10, 2008 "Unique store for a Unique town"
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#9 of 199 attractions in Austin
Sculptor Charles Umlauf's home and studio, featuring over 250 sculptures.
Attraction type: Art museum; Other
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- Nov 24, 2002 "Umlauf Scupture Garden & Museum"
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#10 of 199 attractions in Austin
This luxurious spa offers twenty indoor treatment spaces (each with a private shower) as well as outdoor treatment tents and cabanas.
Attraction type: Health club; Spa; Lake
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- Oct 12, 2008 "Great getaway"
- Jun 20, 2008 "Low key but expensive"
- Jun 19, 2007 "Had a fabulous day at the spa"
Kids tired of those historical tours? This museum entertains - and painlessly educates - children of all ages.
Attraction type: Children's museum; Other
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According to the mythology, Austin City Limits is taped on an Austin hillside above the city. In reality, the show is recorded in a KLRU-TV television studio located on the University of Texas...
Attraction type: Theater; Other; Performance; Tour
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Street lined with lots of great restaurants.
Attraction type: Street
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#29 of 199 attractions in Austin
Beautiful park looming almost 800 feet over Austin.
Attraction type: Scenic/historic walking area; Other; Park; Landmark/point of interest; Lookout
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- Jan 28, 2007 "Scenic Outlook"
- May 3, 2005 "Awesome view - worth the short drive"
- Mar 1, 2005 "Mount Bountyful"
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#31 of 199 attractions in Austin
Attraction type: Bar/club; Dance club/disco; Other; Country western bar; Dam
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- Oct 29, 2008 "Ignorant staff - Would not recommend eating there"
- Jul 9, 2008 "Two step paradise"
- Oct 25, 2003 "Great Place!! Awesome Music"
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#32 of 199 attractions in Austin
Attraction type: Neighborhood; Shop
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- Jan 3, 2007 "quiet during school winter break"
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#34 of 199 attractions in Austin
Attraction type: Spa
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- Feb 1, 2008 "Great massage"
Although art exhibits rotate here every two months, this museum has one popular permanent exhibit: the Children's Participatory Gallery, with lots of hands-on exhibits for the younger art viewer.
Attraction type: Art museum; Other
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Huge supermarket specializing in rare foods.
Attraction type: Flea/street market; Shop
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#44 of 199 attractions in Austin
Zoo in Austin featuring many animals.
Attraction type: Nature reserve; Zoo
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- Sep 19, 2008 "Have you ever seen "Fierce Creatures"?"
- Sep 18, 2008 "Great Place for What it is"
- Aug 25, 2008 "Austin Zoo an excellent day trip"
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