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Ranked #71 of 176 Attractions in Austin
1 review
Attraction type Children's Museums
Distance 1.3 miles from city center
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- "very cool cave" Dec 26, 2011
Ranked #72 of 176 Attractions in Austin
1 review
Attraction type Government Buildings
Distance 0.9 miles from city center
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- "Land records?" Dec 23, 2011
Ranked #73 of 176 Attractions in Austin
1 review
Attraction type Performances; Bar/ Clubs
Distance 1.5 miles from city center
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- "Great food, 'ritas, and of..." Jan 7, 2012
Ranked #74 of 176 Attractions in Austin
1 review
These seventeen iron towers are part of Austin's first street lighting system and were built in 1895.
Attraction type Other
Distance 0.5 miles from city center
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- "Bit of History" Dec 22, 2011
Ranked #75 of 176 Attractions in Austin
1 review
Attraction type Theaters
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- "Wonderful Children's Theatre" Dec 14, 2011
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Ranked #76 of 176 Attractions in Austin
1 review
Attraction type Historic Sites
Distance 0.7 miles from city center
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- "Beautiful example of the tur..." Jan 7, 2012
Ranked #77 of 176 Attractions in Austin
3 reviews
Attraction type Golf Courses
Distance 5.2 miles from city center
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- "Nice" Jan 25, 2012
- "Low class, I'm not going bac..." Aug 18, 2008
- "Best Unknown Course in Austi..." Feb 20, 2008
Ranked #78 of 176 Attractions in Austin
3 reviews
A local baseball team.
Attraction type Sports Complexes
Distance 0.2 miles from city center
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- "Old ballpark" Feb 9, 2012
- "Bevo baseball" Dec 23, 2011
- "Go Longhorns" Dec 22, 2011
Ranked #79 of 176 Attractions in Austin
3 reviews
Attraction type Tours; Breweries
Distance 2.6 miles from city center
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- "Great Experience" May 19, 2012
- "Scary location" May 11, 2012
- "Best Local Beer in town!" Sep 12, 2011
Ranked #80 of 176 Attractions in Austin
5 reviews
Attraction type Spas
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- "More accupressure than massa..." May 20, 2012
- "Great small spa" Mar 11, 2012
- "BEWARE...You will NOT be rel..." Feb 27, 2012
Ranked #81 of 176 Attractions in Austin
1 review
Sixty five-acre vineyards world famous for its robust wines.
Attraction type Wineries
Distance 0.6 miles from city center
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- "Great Day Trip!!" Aug 18, 2011
Ranked #82 of 176 Attractions in Austin
1 review
Attraction type Spas
Distance 1.6 miles from city center
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- "Caring for Your Skin" Aug 10, 2011
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Ranked #83 of 176 Attractions in Austin
6 reviews
Attraction type Architectural Buildings; Gardens; Parks
Distance 3.5 miles from city center
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- "hidden treasure" Apr 8, 2012
- "Sweet Place but do not leave..." Feb 2, 2012
- "Noting special" Jan 2, 2012
Ranked #84 of 176 Attractions in Austin
2 reviews
Home to two species of endangered birds, golden-cheeked warbler and the black-capped vireo.
Attraction type Nature/ Wildlife Areas
Distance 5.5 miles from city center
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- "My favorite place to hike in..." Apr 30, 2012
- "Great hiking trails" Apr 3, 2012
Ranked #85 of 176 Attractions in Austin
3 reviews
The oldest existing home in Austin that was the oldest foreign legation in the U.S. built outside of Washington D.C.
Attraction type Historic Sites; History Museums
Distance 0.8 miles from city center
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- "Interesting history" Mar 17, 2012
- "Did you say French?" Dec 23, 2011
- "A nice stop on a historical..." May 12, 2009
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Ranked #86 of 176 Attractions in Austin
9 reviews
Step back in time to the mid 1800s: this working farm lets you live like a Pioneer.
Attraction type Historic Sites; Museums
Distance 8.6 miles from city center
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- "texas farm" May 20, 2012
- "Great place to take young ki..." May 12, 2012
- "Great for kids" Apr 5, 2012
Ranked #87 of 176 Attractions in Austin
3 reviews
Attraction type Neighborhoods; Shops
Distance 1.6 miles from city center
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- "Yeeha" Feb 9, 2012
- "Fun and Exciting" Jan 5, 2012
- "quiet during school winter b..." Jan 3, 2007
Ranked #88 of 176 Attractions in Austin
8 reviews
Austin's best public course.
Attraction type Golf Courses
Distance 5.5 miles from city center
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- "Austin's only "links style..." Mar 4, 2012
- "Small course" Feb 9, 2012
- "Great municipal course" Feb 1, 2012
Ranked #89 of 176 Attractions in Austin
5 reviews
Attraction type Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Neighborhoods
Distance 0.5 miles from city center
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- "Hip and Happening!" Feb 29, 2012
- "Party" Feb 9, 2012
- "If you want to get robbed.." Jan 29, 2012
Ranked #90 of 176 Attractions in Austin
5 reviews
Attraction type Golf Courses
Distance 2.3 miles from city center
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- "Decent course, a true classi..." Mar 4, 2012
- "Best Public Course" Feb 9, 2012
- "Save Lions" Dec 23, 2011
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Ranked #91 of 176 Attractions in Austin
1 review
Attraction type Parks
Distance 8.2 miles from city center
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- "Austin Color Run!" Mar 21, 2012
Ranked #92 of 176 Attractions in Austin
1 review
Attraction type Theaters
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- "Love Broadway!" Feb 13, 2012
Ranked #93 of 176 Attractions in Austin
1 review
A 500-year old tree marking the boundary between Anglo and Indian territory.
Attraction type Historic Sites; Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance 0.6 miles from city center
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- "Austinites love this tree!" Jan 20, 2012
Ranked #94 of 176 Attractions in Austin
1 review
Attraction type Biking Trails; Equestrian Trails; Parks; Hiking Trails
Distance 7.5 miles from city center
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- "Great all-around park" Jan 11, 2012
Ranked #95 of 176 Attractions in Austin
1 review
Attraction type Farms
Distance 2.7 miles from city center
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- "One of Austin's oldest house..." Jan 13, 2012
Ranked #96 of 176 Attractions in Austin
1 review
This historic building dates back to the 1850s and was used as a hospital for Union prisoners during the Civil War.
Attraction type Architectural Buildings; Museums
Distance 1.3 miles from city center
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- "Another old house" Dec 23, 2011
Ranked #97 of 176 Attractions in Austin
6 reviews
Attraction type Spas
Distance 14.0 miles from city center
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- "Gone Downhill" Feb 1, 2012
- "Absolutely tranquil setting..." Jun 13, 2011
- "Best experience in any resor..." Dec 19, 2010
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Ranked #98 of 176 Attractions in Austin
1 review
Attraction type Spas
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- "Walk-ins a breeze" Oct 9, 2011
Ranked #99 of 176 Attractions in Austin
8 reviews
Owner description:
This luxurious spa offers twenty indoor treatment spaces (each with a private shower) as well as outdoor treatment tents and...
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Owner description:
This luxurious spa offers twenty indoor treatment spaces (each with a private shower) as well as outdoor treatment tents and cabanas.
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Attraction type Spas; Health Clubs; Bodies of Water
Distance 11.6 miles from city center
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- "Great day spa" Apr 26, 2012
- "Was expecting a relaxing day..." Jun 8, 2011
- "Nice but could be better." Feb 19, 2011
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Ranked #100 of 176 Attractions in Austin
2 reviews
Owner description:
Recognized as the founding site of the Senior P.G.A. Tour, this championship 27-hole golf course features gently rolling...
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Owner description:
Recognized as the founding site of the Senior P.G.A. Tour, this championship 27-hole golf course features gently rolling fairways shaded by many trees bordering along the banks of Onion Creek.
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Attraction type Golf Courses
Distance 9.5 miles from city center
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- "Great place & service" Dec 24, 2011
- "So so unless your a golfer" Aug 15, 2011
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