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Westcave Preserve near Austin
State Cemetery-The "Arlington of Texas" where monuments mark resting
places of nearly 2,000 patriots, statesmen, and heroes of Texas, including
tombs of Stephen F. Austin and Gen. Albert Sidney Johnston. E. 7th and
Comal Sts.
Texas Military Forces Museum-Camp Mabry was established in 1892
as a summer base for the Texas Volunteer Guard and continues its military
tradition as home to the Texas National Guard. Museum features artifacts,
dioramas, aircraft, weapons, and vehicles. Open Wed. 4 - 7 p.m.; Sat.
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.; Sun. 1 - 5 p.m. West 35th St. and MoPac Freeway (Loop 1).
For information, 512/409-6967.
Texas State Library-Documents and books dealing with all phases of
Texas history. Open Mon. - Sat. 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Closed holidays. Just east of
State Capitol.
Theatre-Austin's blessed with stage productions year round at local play-
houses. The restored Paramount Theatre on Congress Ave. features stage
productions, musicals, and classic films throughout the year. Other stages
include Zachary Scott Theatre, Live Oak Theatre, St. Edward Univ.'s Mary
Moody Northen Theatre, Univ. of Texas Performing Arts Center, Capitol City
Playhouse, and Hyde Park Theater. Be sure to check out "Esther's Follies"
musical comedy revue on Sixth St. For information, visit Austin Visitor Center
(above) or check with each theatre.
Umlauf Sculpture Garden-One of world's few exhibits devoted to a
single sculptor; museum displays some 150 examples of works by Charles
Umlauf, nationally acclaimed sculptor. Indoor exhibits in modern museum;
others scattered along walks throughout tree-shaded garden. Open Thurs. -
Sun. 1 - 4:30 p.m. 605 Robert E. Lee Rd. (near Zilker Park). Admission.
University of Texas, The-From its original 40 acres near the State
Capitol, the school has grown to become a major institution known national-
ly for the quality of its academic programs, research, and public service.
Today, it has a main campus of 357 acres and some 120 buildings.
Information Centers in Arno Nowotny Building, a restored 19th-Century
structure at 1-35 and MLK Blvd., and in Sid Richardson Hall, adjacent to the
LBJ Library and Museum, provide information and maps for campus attrac-
tions. Both centers open weekdays 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Archer M. Huntington Art Gallery, The-A teaching gallery with
exhibits changed monthly. Open Mon. - Sat. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. (Thurs. 9 p.m.);
Sun. 1 - 5 p.m. 23rd and San Jacinto Sts.
Harry Ransom Center-Contains a Gutenberg Bible printed in 1455,
exhibits of photography, theater ails, American art and collections, as well as
the James and Mari Michener Collection of 20th-Century American Art, the
C.R. Smith Collection of Western American Art, and the John and Barbara
Duncan Collection of Contemporary Latin American Art. Open Mon. - Sat.
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Sun. 1 - 5 p.m. On Univ. of Texas campus, 21st and
Guadalupe.
Texas Memorial Museum-Historical, archaeological and geological
collections. Exhibition items range from gems and minerals to fossils and the
original "Goddess of Liberty" statue from atop the Texas State Capitol. Open
Mon. - Fri. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sun. 1 - 5 p.m. Closed major
holidays. 2400 Trinity St.Walking Tours-Congress Avenue Tour: Stroll down the avenue with
informed guides and hear interesting tales of what went on behind the lime-
stone and brick facades. The 1 1/2-hour tour also includes Sixth Street, the
popular entertainment district. Tours available Mar. 1 - Nov. 30; leave from
south steps of the State Capitol promptly at 9 a.m. Thurs. - Sat.; Sun. 2 p.m.
Comfortable walking shoes recommended.
Bremond Block Tour: The Bremond Block Historic District is a rare col-
lection of homes in the midst of downtown where an entire block of houses
belonging to members of a single family have survived. Tour includes a walk
by the Governor's Mansion. Tours available Mar. 1 - Nov. 30; the 1 1/2 hour
tour leaves from the south steps of the State Capitol (weather permitting) on
Sat. & Sun. promptly at 11 a.m. Comfortable walking shoes recommended.
Hyde Park Tour: Self-guided tour; Victorian and bungalow-style homes
along tree-shaded streets in historic neighborhood. Elisabet Ney built her stu-
dio here. (See above.) Hyde Park is just north of downtown and the Univ. of
Texas, roughly between 38 1/2 St. and 45th St.
A step-by-step booklet is available from the Austin Convention & Visitors
Bureau for these self-guided. See address above. Tours free. 512/478-0098.
Westcave Preserve-30-acre natural area home to many rare and endan-
gered plants; also sanctuary for golden-cheeked warbler and other birds.
Two ecosystems: upper half grassland savannah with wild flower meadows
and stands of ashe juniper and live oak: lower half created millions of years
ago by collapse of roof of an immense limestone cave now flourishing as a
natural terrarium canopied by giant cypress trees. Weather permitting, tours
are Sat. & Sun. 10 a.m.; noon, 2 & 4 p.m. Tours limited to first 30 visitors; no
reservations. About 45 minutes west of Austin. Take Texas 71 one mile past
Bee Cave; left on F.M. 3238 17 miles. First gate on right after crossing
Pedernales River. 210/825-3442.
Wild Basin Preserve-Scenic Hill Country wilderness west of city. The
220-acre preserve is home to two endangered bird species: Golden-cheeked
warbler and black-capped vireo. Four miles of hiking trails and a special
trail for the mobility impaired. Open daily sunrise to sunset. On Loop 360,
1.25 miles north of Bee Cave Rd. (R.M. 2244). For special guided tours, call
512/476-4113.BASTROP
Pop. 4,235Alt. 374
Map P-17
General-One of Texas' oldest settlements,
first called Mina, the town's name was
changed about 1837 to honor a man of fame
and influence in early Texas. The man was
Felipe Enrique Neri, Baron de Bastrop, a
prominent Dutch nobleman-or so the colonists thought.
Actually, he was a flamboyant imposter whose real name was Philip
Hendrik Nering Bogel, born not of Holland's nobility, but in Dutch Guiana of
ordinary Dutch parents. Appointed a tax collector after he and his parents
returned to Holland, he was accused of embezzlement and fled the country.Golfers enjoy course at Bastrop State Park
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