Texans built their pink-granite State Capitol higher than the
national one in Washington, DC.
City of Austin Website:
The site of Waterloo was purchased for the capital of the Republic of Texas in March 1839
and renamed in honour of Stephen F. Austin. On August 1st, 1839, the first city lots were
sold at auction. The city was officially incorporated on December 27th, 1839.
Barton Creek, the Golf
Capital of Texas, is located in the Texas Hill Country, nine miles west of downtown
Austin.
Resort amenities include four championship golf courses including the No. 1
ranked course in Texas, Fazio Foothills, a tennis centre and two restaurants offering
casual and gourmet fare.
The Barton Creek Resort has the most extensive wine list in central Texas.
The resort also has a nature trail and jogging path, indoor and outdoor pools.
Horseback riding can also be arranged by the concierge.
The spa offers an array of European-style personal services available by appointment
including Swedish massage, facial, aromatherapy, loofah body buff and the luxurious French
seaweed treatment and Thallassotherapy; all supervised by licensed massage therapists.
A full service beauty salon, fitness centre and running track are also available.
The Best Western
Seville Plaza Inn offers 95 comfortable and homely guest rooms; five miles from Sixth
Street and five miles from Austin Bergstrom International Airport.
All the rooms as well
as the lobby area have free high speed wireless internet access.
Start you day with a free Austin newspaper and a delicious and complimentary hot
breakfast, which includes juices, bagels, donuts, cereals, oatmeal, boiled eggs, omelets,
waffles and fruit.
The cardio-fitness room and seasonal outdoor pool provide you with the opportunity to
fit your workout into your travel schedule, without leaving the hotel.
The Omni Austin Hotel
offers sophisticated luxury in the heart of Downtown Austin. Its 292 spacious guest rooms,
46 club rooms, 18 one-bedroom suites and 19 two-bedroom suites offer a wide choice of
thoughtfully appointed accommodations with spectacular views.
Whether you are
seeking live music or lively opportunities, the Renaissance Austin Hotel opens the door to
an elegantly eclectic and authentic Austin experience.
Nestled in the picturesque hills
of Texas Hill Country, this Austin Arboretum Hotel provides a tranquil environment
surrounded by nature trails, sophisticated boutiques, and a variety of restaurants.
From the dramatic nine-story atrium to the stylish, oversized rooms, this recently
renovated hotel features luxurious accommodations and an abundance of upscale amenities.
The Banderas Texas Bistrot is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Austin Attractions
The self-proclaimed 'Live Music Capital of the World', Austin is home
to the renowned music district of Sixth Street.
Austin tourists should also visit the State Capitol, Governor's
Mansion and Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum.
If you want to explore the beautiful outdoors and enjoy refreshing
recreational adventure, try Barton Creek and the Barton Creek Pool at Zilker Park or visit Lake
Travis.
Bob Bullock Texas State
History Museum:
Located at 1800 N. Congress Avenue, at the intersection of Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd.
in downtown Austin, the museum tells the 'Story of Texas' through three floors of
interactive exhibits; a special effects show, The Star of Destiny; and a large-format
film, 'Texas: The Big Picture'.
Sixth Street:
The downtown Austin guide to arts and entertainment.
Visiting
Austin:
Austin is just simply not like the rest of Texas. From the quirky cast of characters that
populate Congress Avenue to burnt orange-clad University of Texas students, bats to
Longhorns, four-star restaurants to down-home barbecue joints, corporate CEOs to
struggling musicians, Texas' capital city stands apart from the rest.
Capital Metro:
Cut through Austin's traffic congestion with a constantly improving public transportation
system.
Texas Travel Guides
Texas
Travel Notes:
Texas tourist information with details about travel to and around the state. Where to stay
and what to see is made easier with insider tips and hand-selected Texas links, by
dedicated editors and visitors to TravelNotes.org - The Online Guide to Travel.
