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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http://www.tripadvisor.com/Attractions-g30196-Activities-Austin_Texas.html
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- Apr 17, 2010 "Beautiful, peaceful, must see"
- Nov 6, 2006 "My Favorite Place in Austin"
- Sep 18, 2002 "A good way to spend 40 minutes for free"
Founded in 1883, this university is steeped in history.
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- Nov 2, 2009 "Beautiful campus"
- May 12, 2009 "A MUST for any visit to Austin!"
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- May 28, 2010 "Do not miss"
- May 13, 2010 "Biggest Dissapointment of Austin"
- Apr 24, 2010 "Don't miss this!"
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- Apr 24, 2010 "Stop in for a drink"
- May 3, 2009 "i wish i could afford to stay in this beautiful hotel"
This chain of spas is known for pampering clients by creating European personal skin care regiments to enhance their health.
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- Jun 7, 2010 "Awesome, elegant place"
- Jun 1, 2010 "Fantastic Austin Gem!"
- May 23, 2010 "Best Manicures and Pedicures in town!"
Busy street lined with clubs, restaurants, pubs and galleries.
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- Apr 3, 2010 "Tons of fun"
- Apr 2, 2010 "The Bourbon Street of Texas"
- May 26, 2008 ""The College Kids' Party Street""
This famous museum explores the life and service of the former president through exhibits and memorabilia.
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- Apr 22, 2010 "Must see for the history buffs"
- Apr 6, 2010 "Surpise!"
- Apr 5, 2010 "NIce Place, and Free"
Esther's Follies...Now in their 33rd Season of Magic, Music and Comedy on Sixth Street! ... For over 33 years Esther's Follies has been the most popular theater in Austin...
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- May 20, 2010 "This Place is Awesome!"
- Feb 23, 2010 "Laughter is the best medicine"
- Nov 2, 2009 "ROFLMAO! Esther's Follies is good fun!"
Botanical Gardens includes 31 acres of land with plants that thrive in arid southwestern conditions.
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- May 1, 2010 "A peaceful experience so close to downtown Austin."
- Apr 24, 2010 "Beautiful Year Round!"
- Jul 8, 2009 "Awesome gardens and FREE!"
Museum that chronicles the history of Texas with three themed exhibits: Land, Identity and Opportunity.
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- May 6, 2010 "Well worth the visit"
- Apr 17, 2010 "Much bigger then i thought, can easily spend a whole day there"
- Jan 22, 2010 "Begin your Austin trip here!"
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.
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- Aug 16, 2005 "Best Hotel"
Art is the ultimate experience at the new Blanton Museum of Art! In April, the eagerly anticipated new museum opened the doors of its new building, issuing in a new cultural era for Austin. Located...
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- Feb 23, 2010 "A nice way to spend an afternoon"
- Feb 19, 2010 "The Blanton: A Wonderful Resource"
Kids tired of those historical tours? This museum entertains - and painlessly educates - children of all ages.
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- Jun 15, 2009 "Fun for the whole family!"
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- Jan 4, 2010 "New Location"
- Nov 10, 2008 "Unique store for a Unique town"
Swinging rock 'n' roll bar recalling the music and the attitude of the 1950s.
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- Sep 7, 2009 "Perfect night of Country & Western"
- Jul 17, 2009 "Fantastic Time"
- Jul 8, 2009 "Enjoyed our last night in Austin here!"
A National Historic Landmark, the Texas Capitol is the largest state capitol in the United States.
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- Nov 11, 2009 "A Must See..."
- Nov 5, 2009 "A gorgeous building"
- Oct 8, 2009 "State Capitol - Austin, TX"
The state's oldest office building now houses a tourist center, full of brochures to help you get the most out of your trip.
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- Jan 20, 2010 "State of the Art Facility"
- Jan 19, 2010 "Excellent Guided Tour of the Capitol, Austin, TX"
- May 3, 2009 "take the tour its free and very informative!"
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- Apr 24, 2010 "Excellent venue"
- Oct 17, 2009 "Great Place for Music"
- Aug 23, 2009 "Saxon Pub website"
Sculptor Charles Umlauf's home and studio, featuring over 250 sculptures.
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- Nov 24, 2002 "Umlauf Scupture Garden & Museum"
Over the years, people have come to this 1,000 foot long natural limestone pool, fed by several underground springs, for everything from fishing and swimming to baptisms and beauty pageants.
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- Jul 8, 2009 "Beautiful!"
- Jun 29, 2009 "Best early & late"
- Jun 8, 2009 "Cool Pool"