Austin Texas (TX) - City Profile By Cofran's Texas Hill Country Portal

AUSTIN, Texas

Located just outside the Texas Hill Country, Austin is a powerhouse of venues and resources. Austin, The State Capital
Austin is known for its casual and fun nature. Austin is not only the capital but is also the playground of Texas and the "Live Music Capital" with outstanding music and entertainment in the famous 6th Street district.

Situated at the center of the Lone Star State, it stands as the gateway to the Texas Hill Country and the Highland Lakes.

Listed below are some of our favorite destinations and web sites to visit.

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BACKGROUND INFORMATION & PROFILES

TEXAS STATE CAPITOL

AUSTIN, CITY OF: www.ci.austin.tx.us

AUSTIN, CITY OF, City Hall: 512-974-2000; 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, TX 78767. www.cityofaustin.org

AUSTIN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: 512-478-9383
210 Barton Springs Road, Suite 400, Austin, TX 78704
Web: http://austin-chamber.com
Email: tbolin@austinchamber.com

AUSTIN CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU: 866-462-8784
Austin, TX
Web: http://austintexas.org

FACTS ABOUT AUSTIN: Austin

AUSTIN360.COM: "What Austin Does": www.austin360.com; Lots of info about this electric town.

REAL AUSTIN TEXAS: www.real-austin-texas.com. Calendar of events and more.

AUSTIN LINKS: www.austinlinks.com

AUSTIN WEATHER: Weather Underground

AUSTIN AREA ATTRACTIONS

AUSTIN CHILDREN'S MUSEUM: 201 Colorado St., Austin. www.austinkids.org. Tue-Sat 10a-5p, Sun noon-5p. Fee required. "Cyberchase" allows children to use math and critical thinking skills.

AUSTIN FARMERS' MARKET: 512-236-0074; The Triangle, 46th at N Lamar Blvd and W Guadalupe streets. Sat 9a-1p, Wed 3-7p. Free. www.austinfarmersmarket.org

(THE) AUSTIN NATURE AND SCIENCE CENTER: 512-327-8181; 301 Nature Center Drive in Zilker Park. Mon-Sat 9a-5p, Sun noon-5p. Free. A "living museum" in Austin whose efforts are focused on the creative use of specifically planned interpretive exhibits, programs, collections, and trails. Nature exhibits such as Dino Pit and Zilker Nature Preserve. Center

AUSTIN ZOO: 512-288-1490; 10807 Rawhide Trail. Both adults and kids can enjoy the Hill Country setting and experience a close-up visit with animals from around the world. Austin zoo serves as a sanctuary for animal residents and visitors alike; providing an atmosphere for fun, living and learning. 10a-6p daily. Fee required. Zoo

BULLOCK TEXAS STATE HISTORICAL MUSEUM: 512-936-8746; www.thestoryoftexas.com. MLK Blvd and N Congress Ave. Interactive and traveling exhibits and IMAX theater. Mon-Sat 9a-6p, Sun noon-6p. Fee required.

CAPTIAL OF TEXAS ZOO: 512-303-6675; 376-A Jenkins Rd., Cedar Creek. For education and conservation. 10a-4p weekdays, 10a-5p weekends. Fee required. www.capitaloftexaszoo.org

LADY BIRD JOHNSON WILDFLOWER CENTER: Imagine a place where everything is in its place. A place where the gardens, trails, and architecture celebrate the natural and cultural heritage of the Texas Hill Country. A place where people reconnect with the land and learn to appreciate the natural beauty, economic value, and environmental necessity of native plants. This place is the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, 4801 La Crosse Ave., Austin, TX 78739. Center

LBJ LIBRARY & MUSEUM: 512-721-0200; 2313 Red River St. www.lbjlib.utexas.edu. President LBJ's presidential library. 9a-5p daily. Free

RANSOM CENTER: 512-471-8944; 21st & Guadalupe streets. www.hrc.utexas.edu. Diverse collections of cultural material. Tue-Wed-Fri: 10a-5p, Thur 10a-7p, Sat-Sun noon-5p.

RENAISSANCE MARKET: 512-974-4038. At Public Square at 23rd and Guadalupe streets. 9a-7p daily. Free. Features handcrafted items. Special event on 23rd of every month. www.austinartistsmarket.com

SUNSET VALLEY FARMERS MARKET: Burger Center, 3200 Jones Rd. Sat 9a-1p. www.sunsetvalleyfarmersmarket.org

OTHER AUSTIN ATTRACTIONS: Barton Springs Pool; Governor's Mansion, Texas State Historical Museum, and THE University of Texas.

AUSTIN AREA HIGHER EDUCATION

AUSTIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE, 5930 Middle Fiskville Rd., Austin, TX 78752-4390; 512-223-4222; (12,819); www.austincc.edu

SAINT EDWARD'S UNIVERSITY, 3001 South Congress Avenue, Austin, TX 78704; 512-448-8400; (2,870); www.stedwards.edu

THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN, Austin, TX (46,503); 512-475-7348; www.utexas.edu

AUSTIN ARE HOSPITALS & MEDICAL CENTERS

AUSTIN SURGICAL HOSPITAL: Profile

BRACKENRIDGE HOSPITAL: Profile, Level II Trauma Center

HEART HOSPITAL OF AUSTIN: Profile

NORTH AUSTIN MEDICAL CENTER: Profile

SETON NORTHWEST HOSPITAL: Profile

SETON MEDICAL CENTER: Profile

SOUTH AUSTIN MEDICAL CENTER: Profile

ST. DAVID'S MEDICAL CENTER: St. David's Medical Center

PUBLIC SERVICES

AUSTIN-BERGSTROM INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (AUS): 512-369-7881; 5 mi SE of Austin; at Hwy 71 & 183 intersection. Airlines: American, Continental, Delta, Frontier, JetBlue, Northwest, Southwest United, US Airways. Non-Stop Service to 30 destinations. www.ci.austin.tx.us/austinairport; AirNav; Map

AUSTIN AREA MILITARY INSTALLATIONS

CAMP MABRY: Home of Texas Military Forces. US National Registry of Historic Places. Profile

TOUR SERVICES

AUSTIN ALOHA LIMOUSINE: 512-458-5466; www.austinalohalimo.com

BLUEBONNET LIMOUSINE SERVICE: Austin 512-420-0200; San Antonio: 210-697-7361; www.bluebonnetlimos.com

STAR SHUTTLE: 512-928-8896; Based in Austin but serves the Hill Country. Vehicles up through tour buses. www.starshuttle.com

MISCELLANEOUS GOODS & SERVICES

POLO TENNIS AND FITNESS CLUB: 512-858-0524, 14101 Canonade, Austin. PoloTennisClub.com