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Cultural |
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Sports |
Kids |
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Shopping |
Art |
Spas |
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| Known
for its casual and playful nature, Austin is the playground of
Texas. Situated at the center of the Lone Star State, it stands
as the gateway to the Texas Hill Country and the Highland Lakes.
As the state capitol and home to the University of Texas, the
city supports a politically charged and culturally rich environment.
It's hip, trendy, and high-tech. A large creative population-primarily
musicians and artists-enhance its eclectic nature. An outdoor
mecca, Austin is blessed with a temperate year-round climate
and 300 days of sunshine a year - there's something for everyone
here! |
Learn
more about our wonderful neighborhood, including historical
sites and buildings to see.
Brava House is within walking distance or very close proximity
to the following downtown Austin attractions:
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Historical
Sites & Museums
The Texas State Capitol, an imposing pink granite structure,
commands a stately presence in downtown. Actually 14 feet taller than
the nation's capitol, the Texas Statehouse is the largest domed statehouse
in the country. |
- The Texas State Capitol
- The Texas State Governor's Mansion
- Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum
- Lyndon B Johnson Library & Museum
- University of Texas Tower
- French Legation Museum
- Texas Memorial Museum of Science& History
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Cultural Scene
Austin is one of only a few U.S. cities with professional
ballet, symphony, opera, and theater companies. With 20 museums and
as many as 35 theater companies, the city is experiencing a cultural
renaissance. |
- Dougherty Arts Center
- Zachary Scott Theatre Center
- Bass Concert Hall at UT
- Frank Erwin Center at UT
- Paramount Theatre
- State Theatre
- Esther's Follies
- Zilker Hillside Theatre
- Austin Ballet
- Austin Lyric Opera
- Austin Symphony Orchestra
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Live Music
Known as the Live Music Capital of the
World, the music never stops in Austin. Live music plays at more than
100 venues on any given evening. The largest concentration of music
venues is found downtown in the Warehouse District and along Sixth
Street, a six-block stretch of bars and restaurants. |
- Warehouse District
- Sixth Street Virtual Tour
- The Chronicle's Sixth Street Guide
- SXSW (South by Southwest)
- Downtown Nightlife Guide by Austin Citysearch
- Austin City Limits Television Show Ticket info
- ACLfest
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Outdoor Recreation
Austin lives for the outdoors, and was
named the most fit city in the US. Nature trails, parks and wilderness
preserves create an oasis in the heart of the city. Town Lake bisects
the center of downtown and is bordered by 10 miles of hike-and-bike
trails where devoted joggers, walkers and cyclists flock every hour
of the day. |
- Town Lake Hike & Bike Trails
- Town Lake River Cruises
- Lake Austin Riverboats
- Congress Ave Bat Colony
- Barton Springs Pool
- Zilker Park & Botanical Gardens
- Mount Bonnell
- Ladybird Johnson Wildflower Center
- Hill Country Steam Train
- Wild Basin Wilderness Preserve
- Bike Rentals
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Sports
Austin is Longhorn crazy! If you're visiting during a UT home
game, you'll see what we mean. Check out these sports around town: |
- University of Texas Football
- Round Rock Express Baseball
- Austin Ice Bats Hockey
- Austin Wranglers Arena Football
- Texas Rollergirls
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Family & Kids
Activities
Austin is family-friendly, and there are plenty of things
to do around town with the kids. |
- Capitol of Texas Aquarium
- Austin Children's Museum
- Austin Zoo
- Pioneer Farm
- Barton Springs Pool and Kidscape
- Inner Space Caverns
- Kids Summer Fun Guide
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Restaurants
You won't lack for choices when dining in Austin. There
are literally dozens of great eating spots around our neighborhood,
and many more to choose from throughout Austin. Here are the best guides: |
- Brava House Wine Lover's Dinner Package
- Austin Dining Guide
- Central Market
- Texas Hill country Wine Trail
- The Oasis Sunset Capital of Texas
- Austin360 Best Restaurant guide
- The Chronicle "Best of Austin" Restaurant
Poll
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Shopping
Brava House is located in the midst of the Austin shopper's
mecca. West Sixth Street at the end of our neighborhood, as well
as South Congress, are two of the top spots for antiques, art, funky
little shops and that uniquely Austin atmosphere! |
- Shopping on Sixth Street
- South Congress Ave. Highlights
- Central Market
- Shopping Guide to Austin
- Austin Best Vintage Clothing Shops
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Art
Galleries & Museums
Besides
being a live music capital, Austin loves the arts. There are many wonderful
local artists here, and dozens of galleries. |
- City Art Link
- Austin Museum of Art
- Austin Visual Arts Association
- Elizabet Ney Museum
- Jack S Blanton Art Museum
- Huntington Art Gallery
- Umlauf Sculpture Gardens
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Spas and Salons
At the end
of the day, what better idea than to pamper yourself? Whether sticking
close to town or going to a relaxing lakeside spa, there are plenty
of choices. |
- Joie De Vie Salon/ Spa on 6th Street
- Viva Day Spa on South Lamar Blvd
- Lake Austin Spa Resort
Voted Top 10 in the USA
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Business
Locations & Resources
If you are in Austin on business, the following resources may be helpful. |
- Chamber of Commerce
- Convention Center
- Austin Business Journal
- Austin Convention and Visitor's Bureau
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| In addition, we are easily accessible to |
- San Antonio and the Riverwalk 1.0 Hr
- San Marcus Factory Outlets 30 Min
- New Braunfels 45 Min
- Guadalupe River Tubing 50 Min
- Inner Space Caverns 20 Min
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