Austin
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By plane
Austin Bergstrom International Airport 6 miles (10km) southeast of the city center, it is served by most major carriers, with non-stop service to 49 destinations. There are a selection of buses, taxis, shuttles and car rentals to get you into town and back. Chauffeured sedans or limos are also available to pick you up or drop you off at the airport but normally require advance reservations. Taxi fare to downtown Austin is approximately.
By train
Austin Amtrak station, 250 North Lamar Blvd., Served by the Texas Eagle Line with service from to.
By car
Austin is on several major freeways. From, head north on IH-35, about one and a half hours. From, head south on IH-35, about three hours. From, head west on US-290 (or I-10 W to Hwy 71 W if want to reach South Austin), about three hours.
By bus
Greyhound Bus Line, (station is on IH-35 near Highland Mall), Serves Austin daily. Schedules may change. Passengers can catch the number 7 bus to downtown from there.
By bike
Austin is hilly to the west but generally mildly sloping toward the river in the center of town. There are bike lanes on some major streets. Biking is a great way to get around year round and the weather is usually agreeable from Mid December to Mid April. May to mid November temperatures may reach the high 90's and humidity may be a problem.
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The University of Texas at Austin
The University of Texas at Austin, is a beautiful stroll. While there you might want to visit the Blanton Museum of Art, the Harry Ransom Center, Texas Memorial Museum of Science and History, or view the public art around campus. The famous UT tower has reopened and is worth a look for the breathtaking views and history lesson. It is a tour though so you need to make reservations. The theater and music departments are both well regarded and have performances throughout the school year. If you visit during football season, you can see the 2005 National Champion Texas Longhorn football team play at Darrell K. Royal - Texas Memorial Stadium.
LBJ Presidential Library
LBJ Presidential Library, always seems to have something interesting on display. They change their exhibits fairly frequently.
The Texas State Capitol
The Texas State Capitol, is a must-see for new visitors to Austin. A large source of pride for the city and the state, the State Capitol is a beautiful building wrapped in Texas pink granite. Independent-minded Texans take pride in the fact that the State Capitol is actually 14 feet taller than the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. Unlike many other state capitols in America, Texas' is as welcoming as the state's people, and is completely open to the public seven days a week. It's interesting to stroll through the halls, look at the paintings and sculptures, and peek into the legislative chambers. And it's free!
Austin Bats
Austin Bats. Yes, that's right, bats. Austin's Congress Avenue bridge is home to about million Mexican free-tailed bats. This is the largest urban bat colony in the world and one of the largest Mexican free-tailed bat colonies in North America. The bats are generally active at dusk every evening between March and November.
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