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Welcome
to Austin, TX! - Top Ten Things to Do |
10.
CONGRESS AVE BATS
Enjoy the spectacle of the Congress Avenue Bats, the largest
urban bat colony in North America, as 1.5 million Mexican
free-tailed bats depart nightly at sunset, April through
October, from beneath the bridge. View them for free! |
5.
6TH STREET
Perhaps the city's best known street outside of Texas,
a few blocks south of the Capitol you'll find the E. 6th
Street and Red River Entertainment District. Even if the
restaurants, bars, and live music don't appeal to you,
a stroll down 6th Street can be visually stimulating experience. |
9.
DRISKILL HOTEL
Built in 1886 as the showplace of a cattle baron, it stands
as a landmark of Texas hospitality. Austin's legendary
luxury hotel occupies a dynamic site in the city's business
district. |
4.
TOWN LAKE
In the shadow of downtown is one of Austin's treasures
- Town Lake. This spot along the Colorado River is a popular
site for walking, biking, picnics, concerts, bat-watching,
and peddle boats, canoes, riverboat rides, and much more. |
8.
CENTRAL MARKET & WHOLE FOODS
Grocery shopping is anything but a chore at Central Market
and Whole Foods, European-style markets that stocks fresh
produce, specialty food items, baked goods, hundreds of
kinds of cheeses, and flowers from all over the world. |
3.
ZILKER PARK
Zilker Metropolitan Park: Home to Barton Springs, the
Zilker Eagle, a large playscape, and four hundred acres
of sports fields and woodlands, Zilker Park is a popular
weekend destination. |
7.
UNVIERSITY OF TEXAS
Take in all the sights on The University of Texas campus,
the largest public university in the nation. |
2.
BARTON SPRINGS POOL
Over the years, people have come to this 1,000 foot long
natural limestone pool, fed by several underground springs,
for everything from fishing and swimming to baptisms and
beauty pageants. |
6.
MOUNT BONNELL
Ascend all 99 steps to the top of Mount Bonnell to enjoy
a breathtaking panoramic view of the city skyline, Lake
Austin and the surrounding Hill Country. |
1.
AUSTIN RUGBY
Boasting over 6 rugby teams, Austin is flourishing with
teams. They range from youth, high school, collegiate,
men's club and women's club. Come out and find what matches
your style and age range! |
• What if I don’t live in Austin right now?
If you are thinking about moving to Austin in the near future, the Valkyries may be able to help you find jobs and places to stay. We are willing to tap into any and all employment networks that we can to find job opportunities for players looking to join our roster. For relocation assistance, contact Meredith Bagley at meredith.bagley@gmail.com.
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