Beautiful Lake Austin and Lake Travis, Stunning Texas Hill Country, and Totally Unique Austin . . .what more could you ask for? Leave
your worries at the city limits, put on some casual clothes, and
prepare yourself for experiences you will find only in Austin. A bit
quirky, definitely high-tech, and far from anything ordinary, Austin
has a heart and soul worth experiencing.
Some of the favorite local
sites. . . .
- Enjoy Lake Travis without getting wet at The Oasis.
Food, music, drinks, and a fabulous view from many of the open air
decks! Located at 6550 Comanche Trail, it offers a vantage point of 450
feet above Lake Travis. (512) 266-2442
- Chuy's, at 1728 Barton Springs, is a fun Mexican food place decorated with Elvis, paper mache, and hubcaps.
- Enjoy some Austin Tex Mex in casual atmospheres of Guero's, at 1412 South Congress, or Taco Xpress at 2529 S Lamar.
- Enjoy homemade and healthy food at the original Kerbey Lane Cafe, South Lamar, a great place for breakfast.
- Listen to music at the delightful open-air venue at The Backyard, 13101 West U.S. 71.
- Splash Party Movie Nights are a great way to spend a summer evening at the Deep Eddy Pool. Swim in the pool, then sit on a blanket and see a movie.
- Sit out on the deck, listen to the jukebox, have a beer and mind your own business at Dry Creek Saloon on Mount Bonnell Road.
- See a play at the old timey Paramount Theater at 713 Congress Avenue. In the summer, they show classic movies.
- Spend the evening on Sixth Street in New Orleans style where the street is blocked off and
 becomes a glittering strip of bars and live music clubs. Austin's E. 6th Street Map.
- Bats, Bats, and More Bats! From mid-March through mid-October see the dramatic night flight of the bats from the Congress Avenue Bridge.
- Come to Central Market, 4001 North Lamar Boulevard, a showcase grocery store and tourist spot, to buy groceries, have a great meal, or people watch.
- Climb the 99 steps to Mt. Bonnell at
3800 Mt. Bonnell Road to see Austin from one of the highest vantage
points. It is known as a popular spot for young couples who want to
watch the stars come out at night. Be careful who you climb the stairs
with--you might fall in love according to the local legend.
- Join Willie Nelson in claiming the Broken Spoke, 3201 South Lamar Boulevard, as your favorite watering hole and dance hall.
- The BookPeople,
603 North Lamar, is one of the city’s major literary resources, locally
owned and operated. It has a huge selection of books in all genres.
- Swim in Hamilton Pool Preserve, located about 30 miles west of Austin on FM 3238. There is a 45 foot water fall creating a great swimming hole.
- Take a dip in the Barton Springs Pool,
2201 Barton Springs Road, often considered the soul of Austin. It is a
treasured, spring-fed pool that stands as a commitment to the
environment and a place of psychological and spiritual renewal.
Austin (AFM), Republic Square Park (4th & Guadalupe)
236.0074
Austin Downtown, Triangle Park on 46th between Lamar and Guadalupe
Travis County, 6701 Burnet Rd.
454.1002
Bee Cave Farmer's Market, 13908 Ste. D., Hwy 71 West
750-9152
South Austin, 2910 S. Congress
281.4712
405 W. Stassney (WIC Clinic)
391.8200
Sunset Valley - Tony Burger Activity Center, 3200 Jones Rd.
280.1976
San Marcos - 204 South Edward Gary.
Buda - 100 South Houston. 830.935.3159
Bastrop - 1308 Chestnut Street
Elgin - 410 North Main.
Jonestown - 18649 1431 at the Plaza Shopping Center 512.236.0074
Georgetown - 400 Block of S. Austin Avenue
Round Rock - 200 Bagdad Ave, City Hall Parking Garage.
Boggy Creek
- 2 1/2 miles east of downtown Austin 3414 Lyons Road. Certified
organic market farm featuring organic produce, cheeses, eggs, jams and
sauces.
Pure Luck Texas
- 101 Twin Oaks Trail, Dripping Springs. Nationally recognized farm
famous for its delicious goat cheese and vegetables, herbs, and more.
Sweetberry Farms - 1.2 miles north of Hwy 1431 on FM 1980. Fresh fruits!
Museum of the Weird
Large mother hen
Cathedral of Junk
Peter Pan Mini Golf
Purple Martin Roost at a Mall
Taco Maria Statue
Texas Chainsaw Massacre Film Locations
World's Largest Longhorn
Dr. Charles E. Urdy Plaza
Who is Leslie?
Eeyore's Birthday Party
Painted Tree Limbs
The Street of Lights Photo Tour #1
The Street of Lights Tour #2
Austin Art Cars
Flash Mobs
Hippie Hollow Park
South
Austin Museum of Popular Culture
Make Austin Normal
Museum of Natural and Artificial Ephemerata
SPAMARAMA
Contact Information
Do you have a question about renting a Lake Vacation Home, buying a home or selling
yours, or would like more information on Vacation Home Management? Please feel free
to e-mail or call using any of the information below. You will get a
response as quickly as possible.
JW Properties
5611 Hwy 290 West
Austin, TX 78735
Phone: 512.917.1717
Fax: 512.892.4680
The information herein has been obtained
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been made to determine the accuracy of such information. No person or
entity should rely on the accuracy of this material without conducting
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