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Fri;Slaughter Leftwich Winery-Native-stone facility, built in tradition of
early Texas architecture, transforms grapes grown at vineyard near Lubbock
into award-winning wines. Tours of winery Thurs. - Sun. 1 - 5 p.m. (Sept. -
Jun. on weekends only 1 - 5 p.m.); wine tasting room open daily 1 - 5 p.m.
Has panoramic view of Lake Travis and the Hill Country. From Austin, R.M.
2222 west to R.M. 620, south past Mansfield Dam 1 mile to Eck Lane.Daily guided tours of the Capitol
O. Henry Home-Residence of William Sydney Porter, eminent short story
writer who signed his works "0. Henry." Porter lived in Austin 1885-95.
Desk, writing materials and other furnishings of the period. Open Wed.
Sun. noon - 5 p.m. 409 E. 5th St.
Old Bakery and Emporium-Built as bakery by Swedish immigrant
Charles Lundberg in 1876; now craft shop selling handicrafts and baked
goods by senior citizens. Open Mon. - Fri. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.; Summer and Dec.,
Sat. 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. 1006 Congress.
Parks-Eight major park areas of more than 5,600 acres, including four
municipal golf courses, 42 playgrounds, 21 swimming pools, 39 tennis court
areas, four community recreation centers and 71 athletic fields.
Walter E. Long Lake and Metropolitan Park include all lands around
1,300-acre lake; fishing, sailing. About 5 miles east of downtown. id
Rd. off Webberville Rd. Admission.
Fiesta Gardens on Town Lake; displays of exotic flora and la- -
Emma Long Metropolitan Park, beside Lake Austin about 17 miles iI
west via R.M. 2222. Swimming, fishing and camping; admission.
Zilker Park in southwest Austin includes popular Barton Springs swii
ming pool (open late Mar. - Oct. 31; fee), Zilker Hillside Theater and Ausun
Area Garden Center. Free Zilker Hillside Theater presents shows under the
stars, early June - Aug. Austin Area Garden Center is a free, beautiful show-
case of flowers, shrubs and trees; also a pioneer log cabin furnished in the
frontier style. Tours of dinosaur tracks found at Zilker Botanical Gardens
offered every Sat. May - Thanksgiving weekend. Hours May - Jun. 11 a.m. -
1 p.m.; otherwise, 9 - 11 a.m. For information, 512/477-8672.
Other popular facilities of Austin parks are hike and bike trails in scenic
areas along Town Lake, Shoal Creek, and Blunn Creek.
Sixth Street (Old Pecan Street)-Before the Capitol was built and shifted
the center of commerce to Congress Avenue, Old Pecan Street was Austin's
main street. Neglected for years, it's been reborn with restaurants, clubs,
shops and art galleries occupying the Victorian and native stone-buildings.
Carnival atmosphere especially apparent on weekends. Registered Historic
District. Seven blocks between 1-35 and Congress Ave.Japanese
Garden in
Zilker Park,
AustinState Capitol Complex-46 acres of immaculate, landscaped grounds,
stately shade trees and flowering gardens. The Capitol itself, a massive, clas-
sic statehouse of famous Texas pink granite, dominates the park-like area.
The handsome building underwent a major renovation during 1993-1994
when it was restored to original splendor. Included in the renovation is a
new underground Capitol extension. Daily tours include both facilities.
Striking state office buildings surround the Capitol.
Capitol Complex Visitors Center is housed in the renovated General Land
Office building constructed around 1857. Exhibits include a pictorial history
of the Capitol's renovation and a 22-minute informational video. Gift shop.
Information about points of interest in the Capitol, city, and entire state is
available at the Travel Information Center operated by Texas Department
of Transportation, also in the Old General Land Office. Open Tues. - Fri.
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. 112 East 11th St.
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