Attractions

Prime Advantage Spring Conference 2012
Dates: April 25-27 (Wednesday-Friday)

Sightseeing/Tours

Area Tour Services
Let those in the know show you around town

Austin City Segway Tour 
Downtown Austin, State Capitol, Austin Highlights
Gliding Revolution
1 512 495 9250

Austin Duck Adventures Tour
Austin Highlights, State Capitol, Govenor Mansion
Austin Duck Adventures
1 512 4 SPLASH

Austin in 90 Minutes Tour 
30 major historical & cultural attractions
Austin Tours

Capital Cruises Bat Watching Tours, Kayak Rentals, and Dinner Cruises 
Dinner cruises, sightseeing tours, boat rentals
Capital Cruises Austin

Capitol Carriage Tour in Austin 
State Capitol on Congress Avenue on horse carriage
Austin Tours

Cypress Valley Canopy Tours 
Texas Hill Country zip-lining tour
Cypress Valley Canopy Tours

The Arboretum (Shopping)
The Arboretum at Great Hills in Northwest Austin is a two-level market of boutiques, art galleries, upscale clothing stores, a Barnes & Noble SuperStore, and restaurants surrounding Renaissance Hotel. Picnic near the fountain and don't miss the cow sculptures. Although Arboretum Market and Arboretum Crossing are in this same general area - this is the open shopping mall generally referred to as The Arboretum. The Arboretum is all ages friendly, open and serene. Anyone is certain to have a pleasant and satisfying day at The Arboretum.

Zilker Metropolitan Park
Located at 2100 Barton Springs Road, Zilker Metropolitan Park is considered "Austin's most loved park." This 351 acre park is home to a variety of recreation opportunities and special events for the individ ual or the whole family. 

Enjoy a ride on the Zilker Zephyr miniature train or paddling a canoe on Town Lake. Play on the large multi-age playscape, hike and bike trails and large full-service picnic areas, 6 of which are reservable. For the swimmer, Zilker Park offers Barton Springs Pool, a natural spring-fed pool with a year-round average temperature of 68 degrees. 

The park is home to the Zilker Botanical Gardens, which includes the Taniguchi Oriental Garden and the Austin Area Garden Center. The Austin Nature and Science Center which offers a wide variety of programs for children and adults, as well as, the opportunity to explore the environment with hands-on exhibits, interactive nature and science trails and live Texas wildlife. In addition, the Center hosts the "Splash" Environmental Exhibit which is an educational display about the Edwards Aquifer. 

The Zilker Hillside Theatre hosts concerts ranging from Jazz to Country. Additionally, the theatre is the site of the Zilker Summer Musical and Shakespeare in the Park. Bring a blanket to site on the hillside and enjoy these events. 

The Umlauf Sculpture Garden and Museum is on the south end of the park. Home of the collection of work by sculptor Charles Umlauf. 

Austin Museum of Art (AMOA)
The museum provides rich environments for a wide range of audiences to investigate and experience excellence in modern and contemporary art. The museum accomplishes this through innovative exhibitions, education, interpretative programs and direct access to the creative process. 

The Austin’s Park
Since 2003, Austin’s Park has been the “All Day Fun Destination” in the Austin area. Austin’s Park is the only place in Central Texas where visitors can enjoy miniature golf, rock climbing, laser tag, go-kart racing, bumper boats, kiddie rides, a huge video game arcade, multiple party rooms and an all-you-can eat pizza buffet—all in one location!

The 50,000-square-foot building offers non-stop, interactive gaming fun indoors for everyone, as well as flexible meeting space for events ranging from corporate retreats and lock-ins to children’s birthday parties and concerts. Austin’s Park also features 22-acres of fully developed surrounding grounds that are perfect for your outdoor adventures.

Austin’s Park is located just 15 miles north of downtown Austin at 16231 North IH-35 in Pflugerville, TX between Austin and Round Rock, Highway 35, Exit 248.

Local Activities Nearby

• Biking trail
• Bowling 5 mile(s)
• Hiking
• Horseback riding 15 mile(s)
• Jet-skiing 12 mile(s)
• Kayaking 12 mile(s)
• Miniature golf 3 mile(s)
• Rock climbing 1 mile(s)
• Sailing 12 mile(s)
• Scuba diving
• Snorkeling 12 mile(s)
• Water-skiing 12 mile(s)
• Tennis 5 mile(s)

 

Golf Nearby

Riverplace Golf Club 8 mile(s) 
Phone:  1-512-346-6784
Greens fees apply
Rentals and Lessons
Driving range
Riverplace Golf Club:
18 holes, 7,200 yards.  Par for course: 71
Designed by Tom Kite
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Spa Nearby

Kisma 1 mile(s)
Phone:  1-512-349-9992
Services, Treatments & Amenities
Body scrub
Body wrap
Facials
Foot bath
Manicures/pedicures
Massages
Paraffin hand treatments
Waxing