Austin Relocation Guide presented by The Shannon Schmitz Group

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Congratulations on making the choice to move to an amazing city that keeps getting noticed

as one of the greatest to live in America!

We put together this book to help you get aquainted with the area.

We specialize in knowing Austin’s varied neighborhoods and love to share the latest in what’s

happening, not only in the real estate market, but what is happening in the backyards we

share. If you have questions, please ask!

We are well connected in Austin real estate circles and we often know what is available

before homes are even listed. If you ever need anything, know we have you covered before

the process begins.

Shannon, Morgan & Kimberly

AUSTIN

Welcomes You!THE SHANNON SCHMITZ GROUP


NOBODY COMES CLOSE.

Relax. You’ve hired the best. No matter the transaction

undivided attention. We can’t help it. We’re passionate about our work and it shows in the care we

a deal has closed. That’s what sets us apart from our competition.

IT’S COVERED.

From Georgetown to San Marcos and everything

Schmitz Group covers Austin and the surrounding hill country. We know these

and we know that certain

are good candidates for others. With our vast network and knowledge of buyer’s

been able to bring potential buyers before a home even hits the market.

SIX THINGS YOU CAN COUNT ON...WE’RE LISTENING.

Shannon Schmitz Group is an advanced group. Among us

collective experience. Each

Luxury Home Marketing Specialist designation which represents the top 1% of Realtors® nationwide. Everyone in our group will become individually familiar

on our team can handle questions and watch for opportunities.

WE MOVE MOUNTAINS.We know what it takes to

we market more creatively

We’ll make sure that your

Dallas and Houston Multiple Listing Services (MLS) and in numerous mailings to buyer’s agents and targeted neighborhoods. We cover

pricing and promoting… And it shows in our results.

NOW THAT YOUHAVE FOUND USYou can’t miss us. And neither

forget.

INTERFACED, LINKED AND PLUGGED.

it. We are a group that believes in leveraging technology. We don’t just

and social media. This allows

recruit buyers faster and with great ease to you. Our investment in technology

you.

WE MOVE MOUNTAINS.We know what it takes to

we market more creatively

We’ll make sure that your

Dallas and Houston Multiple Listing Services (MLS) and in numerous mailings to buyer’s agents and targeted neighborhoods. We cover

pricing and promoting… And it shows in our results.


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LIVESIX THINGS YOU CAN COUNT ON...



When US Congressman, Stephen F. Austin led 300 American families into the new Mexican colony of Texas, he discovered they might have to turn around and go back. Austin had a charter from the Spanish government to establish a town, but when Mexico won its independence from Spain, it looked like the Mexican government wasn’t going to honor the charter. Austin managed to renegotiate, and the colonists found an appealing spot in Central Texas, near the conver-gence of Shoal Creek and the Colora-do River, and named it Waterloo. Each family was given their own land, for which they were to pay 12 1/2 cents per acre. When none of the colonists seemed willing to pay, Mexico renego-tiated to allow each family 5 years to pay $30.

According to local folklore, Stephen F. Austin met with the local Native Amer-ican leaders and negotiated a border treaty at the site of what is now called

Treaty Oak, a majestic live oak esti-mated to be about 500 years old, and the last remaining member of what was once a grove of 14 trees that served as a sacred meeting place for the Comanche and Tonkawa tribes.

After Texas won its independence in 1836, the village of Waterloo was chosen as the site for the Capitol of the Republic of Texas. Sam Houston, among others, disagreed with the decision, and the Capitol was moved

by President Mirabeau Lamar in 1839. The initial plan included a 640 acre site along the Colorado River bor-dered by Shoal Creek on the west and Waller Creek on the east, and Presi-dent Lamar renamed the town Austin. The city honors the original name of Waterloo today in a city park and two local businesses. (Waterloo Park, Waterloo Records, and Waterloo Ice-house). The real growth of the city of Austin began in 1845 when the Texan

Constitutional Congress approved an-nexation to the United States. A more permanent Capitol building was built

The Civil War began a trend that would characterize Austin politics un-til modern times. Despite the fact that the state of Texas voted to secede from the Union and join the Confed-eracy, the citizens of Austin voted overwhelmingly to remain a part of the Union.

of newly emancipated African-Ameri-cans who established local churches, neighborhoods and businesses, many of which survive today: the neighborhoods of Masontown, Wheat-ville, Pleasant Hill and Clarksville were all created in the 1860’s and 70’s by these groups. During the economic boom of the 1890’s the north Austin neighborhood Hyde Park was estab-lished by the new business owners

A u s t i n A Brief History... or How We Got Weird


A u s t i n A Brief History... or How We Got Weird

moving in to Austin.

Already the seat of government, the city became a center of education as well in 1881, when Austin was chosen as the site for the new University of Texas, which began holding classes in 1883. That same year, Tillotson College for African-Americans opened its doors and the Austin public school system was instituted.

This period saw huge growth for Austin’s population and a series of projects and improvements. Aus-tin’s beautiful Capitol building was built in 1888 using pink granite from Marble Falls. It is the largest state capitol in the country, and while the U.S. capitol has more square footage, Austin’s capitol building is 7 feet taller. In 1910, the city built electric street lamps called Moonlight Towers. Austin is the only city in the world to still operate them. The tower serves as a major setting in the movie Dazed

Richard Linklater.

In the original city plan, the town was centered around a grand avenue lead-ing to the capitol building (Congress Avenue). The north/south streets were named after Texas’ rivers, in geographical order from East Avenue (now I35) to West Avenue. The east/west streets were originally named for native Texas trees (Live Oak, Elm), but were changed to numbered streets (from 1st to 15th Streets) in 1884. The Congress Avenue bridge was built in 1913, expanding the city south of the river and creating the Travis Heights community. In 1918, the city acquired Barton Springs, the spring fed pool that became a symbol of the increasing appeal of Austin as a residential city.

As the city expanded its services, including parks, hospitals, sewage, water and electricity, the population

dam was built on the Colorado River to generate hydroelectric power and clean water. Unfortunately, the dam was built directly on top of the fault line and it collapsed in 1900, which triggered a time of severe economic downturn. Congressman Lyndon B Johnson oversaw the rebuilding of the dam nearly 20 years later, naming it Tom Miller Dam and creating Lake Austin. In conjunction with the LCRA,

upriver, and then Buchanan Dam,

allowing Austinites to have inexpen-sive, city owned hydroelectric power. The Longhorn Crossing Dam was built downriver in 1960, forming Town Lake (now known as Lady Bird Lake

In the 1970’s, technology joined government and education as a major center of Austin life. Companies like IBM, Texas Instruments and Motorola set up shop, and by the 90’s there were more than 400 high-tech com-panies calling Austin home. Austin was a major player in the dotcom boom, and rebounded into expanding markets of game development, music

The rapid growth in the late 20th Cen-tury triggered a political divide among home-grown Austinites and big business development that has been a major struggle in modern Austin. As early as the 1970’s there were more than 150 different groups dedicated

preserving the city’s history and pro-tecting wildlife.

It was also in the 1970’s that a group -

cians made Austin their home. Guys like Willie Nelson and Jerry Jeff Walker had had enough of the big music industry life in Nashville and were looking for something different. Country music, rock, and blues came together with artists like Stevie Ray

Vaughn and Janis Joplin in what be-came known as the “Austin sound.” The Armadillo World Headquarters in downtown Austin became a mecca for anti-establishment musicians of all kinds. Austin City Limits premiered on PBS in 1975. Austin became known as a place where struggling musicians could launch their careers to receptive audiences of other mu-sicians, “Austin hippies”, cowboys and businessmen. Now with more than 100 live music venues, Austin is known as The Live Music Capitol of the World and home to two world famous festivals, South by Southwest and Austin City Limits.

In 1980, the Congress Avenue bridge underwent a major renovation, cre-ating a series of concrete “caverns” underneath the bridge that proved to be an ideal home for bats. The bridge is now home to the largest urban pop-ulation of bats in the world. At dusk, each evening from March to October,

to feed on insects, returning before dawn.

From Stephen F. Austin and the Re-public of Texas to Willie Nelson and the Congress Avenue bats, Austin has a colorful and “weird” history. It’s an eclectic town with a diverse popu-lation and a rich history.


Austin NEIGHBORHOOD GUIDEWith over 220 days of sunshine, the second strongest job market in America (according to Forbes), live music every night of the week and a rich diversity of culture, it is easy to see why nearly 150 people move to Austin every day. And with dozens of distinct neighborhoods, ranging from a very urban chic east Austin area to the quiet sophistication of Westlake Hills, Austin has something to offer everyone when it comes to choosing a home.

Central Austin is seeing revitalization in its housing market, with loft renovations and the introduction of new housing to historical structures such as the Brown Building. You

the central business, district, the Capitol complex, and the entertainment district, or you can choose to live in the historic communities that surround the University of Texas, where Victorian and Craftsman-style homes are available.

established neighborhoods with neighborhood associations and a population mix of singles to young families to retirees.

DOWNTOWNYou can live the urban lifestyle dream in downtown Austin. Walk to work, dinner, a play, or a nightclub. This is a convenient, exciting,

theatres, museums, hike-and-bike trails along Lady Bird Lake, and an eclectic entertainment scene. This is why so many people love calling downtown home. There is a wide-range of residential choices in and around the downtown area, from single-family homes to more than 3,216 unique residential units you can buy or rent.

ALLANDALENorthwest of downtown, Allandale is bordered by MoPac Expressway, Anderson Lane, Burnet Road, and Hancock Drive. Shoal Creek runs through Allandale. With the major driving arteries MoPac, Anderson Lane, and Burnet Road on three sides of the neighborhood, getting from Allandale to just about anywhere in Austin is pretty quick. Northwest Park and the neighborhood off-leash dog park are just two of the reasons that many of this community’s residents have lived here since it was built, more than 50 years ago.

HYDE PARKLocated about 10 minutes north of the University of Texas, Hyde Park is a place for homeowners and renters, many of whom tend to be university students. Areas of Hyde Park have some very charming Craftsman- and bungalow-style homes that have been beautifully updated. Recreation in the community includes the Hancock Golf course and a number of shops and cafes, including the nearby Central Market and the Triangle, a popular multi-use center.

Central Austin


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TARRYTOWNLocated west of downtown, Tarrytown is bordered by MoPac

Road, and 35th Street. What was once a neighborhood of quaint little houses has grown as homes have been remodeled and expanded or torn down to make room for a new home on the lot. Home prices in Tarrytown have held value and continue to rise because of proximity to UT and downtown. This is a neighborhood of gracious homes, old churches, and quiet parks, with easy access to Lake Austin, Mount Bonnell, and Laguna Gloria – an indoor/outdoor venue that consists of 12 acres of beautiful parkland, including a mile of Lake Austin shoreline. Home to Austin Museum of Art, Laguna Gloria, the site features a Mediterranean-style-villa built in 1916.

East AustinDiversity among the neighborhoods east of Interstate 35 includes groundbreaking master-planned communities, neighborhoods that sprang up

and an interesting mix of hip and affordable housing.

MUELLERMueller is one of the fastest-growing and greenest communities in Austin. Designed on the site of Austin’s former airport, the neighborhood is envisioned as a mixed-use community, with

green space. Many newer homes in the area incorporate energy-

other communities just east of the highway enjoy proximity to Dell Children’s Hospital, downtown, and the University of Texas.

CHERRYWOODCherrywood, an established neighborhood with plentiful green space and quiet tree-lined streets, encompasses a number of subdivisions including University Park, Avalon, Willow Brook, and French Place. Many of the remodeled homes in Cherrywood are perfect for starter homes and

West AustinStretching west of downtown to Lake Travis, neighborhoods range from student rentals and tastefully updated homes to some of the area’s most exclusive communities nestled in scenic rolling hills.

West Lake Hills is technically a separate city

Lake Austin on its eastern border and street after street of spectacular waterfront and lake-view homes. West Lake hills is served by

Because of its proximity to downtown and the excellent schools, combined with awesome views and lake frontage, West Lake Hills contains some of the most expensive homes in the state.

ROB ROYRob Roy is an exclusive subdivision in the Hill Country about 20 minutes west of downtown Austin. Many homes offer incredible views of Lake Austin or the Colorado River basin, which has carved a dramatic path out of the limestone hills. Rob Roy is served by the

DAVENPORT RANCHDavenport Ranch is an Austin subdivision that runs on the east side of Loop 360 between the Austin Country Club on Lake Austin and Ayers Drive. Beyond Ayers Drive is the Wild Basin

Nature Preserve;; homes that back to preserve are very private. Homes at the north end of Davenport Ranch actually back to the golf course at the Austin Country Club, and many overlook Lake Austin.

Steiner Ranch is a large master-planned subdivision located near Lake Travis. Just off Ranch Road 620, Steiner Ranch is about 40 minutes from the downtown Austin area. Many of the homes in this community have striking views with dramatic drops to the water and access to a variety of walking trails, parks, swimming pools, tennis courts, and the University of Texas golf course.

Northwest AustinThis part of Austin is one of the city’s more scenic areas. Pair that appeal with quick access to downtown and several of austin’s high-tech employers, and it’s easy to see why homes and apartments in this area remain popular.

First developed in the 1970s, the Great Hills neighborhood in Northwest Austin has grown

a true neighborhood feel, it is conveniently located near multiple major highways and myriad stores and restaurants.


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JESTER ESTATESThe Jester neighborhood of more than 900 homes is located just 12 miles from downtown Austin and is surrounded on three sides by the Balcones Canyonlands Preserve. This green neighborhood is convenient to a multitude of high-tech companies along scenic Loop 360.

Located off Bee Caves Road close to Highway 71, Lake Pointe is about 30 minutes from downtown and about 10 minutes from various points on the lake. Homes in Lake Pointe range from fairly simple but relatively new neighborhood homes to homes backing to a nature preserve to homes with spectacular views of the Hill Country or Lake

an excellent school district.

South AustinQuirky and a little eccentric, South Austin features the eclectic SoCo shopping district, convenient access to downtown, and a relatively short commute to San Marcos or San Antonio.

South Congress Avenue is Travis Heights, one of Austin’s most sought-after addresses, particularly among professionals – many of whom work downtown and enjoy the quiet neighborhood just minutes

year-round to swim, jog, cycle, or play tennis. Norwood Estate Park is one of Austin’s leash-free dog parks.

Just south of Lady Bird Lake, the Zilker neighborhood is home to Umlauf Sculpture Garden and Zilker Park. This community in the heart of Austin, is the site of major events like ACL Fest and South by

new homes and historic properties. The vibe is distinctly Austin, and the commute is negligible if you’re headed downtown.

SHADY HOLLOWShady Hollow is a great family-oriented neighborhood, about 10 minutes south of downtown, that has a nice community center with a swimming pool and children’s play area. This neighborhood hosts many activies, including an Easter egg hunt, Fall Fajita Fest, and July 4th parade.

About 20 minutes southwest of downtown, Circle C is a master-planned community of about 2,700 homes on approximately

courts, children’s play areas, and Austin’s only Veloway – a paved, three-mile loop for roller skaters, roller bladers, skateboarders, and cyclists.


our lake house in 2007. What impressed me most about Kim was her up-front

nature and diligence throughout the process. In my opinion, we were very lucky

to have Kim as our agent and I recommend her highly”.

“Shannon handled the sale of my mother’s townhouse following her death. In

the role of co-executor, I was dealing with many challenges at that time, and

I have felt blessed to have Shannon as our Realtor® due to her professionalism

and willingness to go that extra mile. She marketed our tiny townhouse as

though it were a high end property, aggressively and thoroughly with unfailing

attention to detail. My family and I will always be grateful to Shannon for

successfully guiding us through this stressful time in our lives. Thank you.”

went to purchase an investment home and then what to price the monthly

staff is awesome. She always has a back up to help you when she is away or

busy at the time you call. Not a lot of wait time with the Shannon team. We

had a fast closing deadline with our rental and all got done. Even with the

pressure of this fast closing, Shannon kept the focus and remained calm and

professional. Shannon has the connections to get the people. We have had

Shannon list our rental home for lease twice. Both times the house rented the

day it was put on the morket. Wow - gotta love no down time. If you need a

Realtor®, we highliy recommend Shannon Schmitz for all of your realty needs -

buying, selling, or leasing”.

“Kimberly is a dedicated, customer-focused, results driven professional with 8

years of successful real estate involvement. She strives to ensure clients receive

the utmost in interpersonal care and communication. She is proactive, detail

oriented, and adapts to new challenges. You’ll be very pleased with having her

represent you when you buy a home in Austin”.

C lient Praise


GETTING AROUND AUSTIN

WELCOME TO AUSTIN. One of the highlights of living and working in Austin are the many alternatives commuters have to driving. From car sharing to a burgeoning rail system, and everything in between (including horse-drawn carriages, I mean it is Texas) getting around Austin has never been easier.


TINTAXI CABSLike most American cities, taxi cabs are ubiquitous and there are several different ways of hailing them. One way you may want to consider is an app for your iOS or Android device, especially around closing time for the bars. Yellow Cab has their own Hail a Cab app, while Lone Star Cab uses Taxi Magic, a national service available in other cities. One can also hail a vacant cab on the

Yellow Cab Austin yellowcabaustin.com Austin Cab austincab.comLone Star Cab lonestarcabaustin.com

METRO RAIL MetroRail is a quick and easy way to travel from downtown to Leander, northwest of Austin, and back again. The trains make connections with bus stops, including the new MetroRapid bus

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information. MetroRail tickets can be purchased at train stations via automated kiosks. Bikes are allowed on the trains, and up to

RAIL ROUTES AND SCHEDULEScapmetro.org/schedulemap-rail.aspx

METRO BUS MetroBus and the new MetroRapid serves all of Austin from early in the morning to late at night, with connections for the MetroRail and University of Texas, Austin.

BUS ROUTE SCHEDULEShttp://www.capmetro.org/schedulemap.aspx

http://www.capmetro.org/schedulemap-rapid.aspx

CARSHAREAustin has many ways to get around, but for the areas away

or renting a car, take a look at car share services. They’re a convenient and hassle free way to use a car for errands or quick trips.

Car to Go http://austin.car2go.com

Zipcar


BIKE RENTALSAll sorts of bikes from beach cruisers to mountain and road bikes are avail-able for rent, long and short term. Often, cargo trailers, racks and panniers are also available. Austin has a growing bike infrastructure with separated

car-free connection over Ladybird Lake for hike and bike trails and bike-ways. Connecting it all are numbered bike routes illustrated by updated bike maps.

Bicycle Sport Shop bicyclesportshop.com

Austin Bike Tours and Rentals austinbiketoursandrentals.com

Barton Springs Bike Rental bartonspringsbikerental.com

Austin B-CycleFor short term rides from point to point generally 30 minutes or less, bike share is the way to go. Austin B-Cycle has about 40 bike share kiosks all around Austin. The kiosks are strategically placed where you want to go, and are close enough to keep the rides short. To ride, simply sign up online, swipe a card at the kiosk and pedal away.austin.bcycle.com/home/

PEDICABSPedicabs are way to get around downtown Austin or up to the UT area during festivals, big games or concerts. Finding a pedicab can be easy if one strolls around the more crowded areas along Fourth and Sixth Streets. Pedicabs can often be

the rider to suggest a good food truck or market, or to give you a ride to where you can connect to the train or a taxi for longer rides.

Easy Rider Pedicab easyriderpedicabs.com

Capital Pedicab capitalpedicab.com

Metrocycle Pedicabsmetrocyclecab.com

HORSE AND CARRIAGEFor those times when nothing but the best and most elegant will do, consid-er a ride in a carriage. Carriages can be reserved ahead of time for special events or hailed from downtown around Fourth or Sixth Streets.

Austin Carriage austincarriage.com Angeli Carriages acarriage.comDie Gelbe Rose Carriages austinsdiegelberosecarriage.com

“ACCORDING TO

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AUSTINITIES ARE

SMARTY-PANTS.”


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MAGAZINE,

AUSTINITIES ARE

SMARTY-PANTS.”

With 40% of its population holding a bachelor degree and 14% holding a graduate degree, Austin, TX is one of the best cities in the US to live, work, and play. Austin is home to more than a dozen institutions of higher learning, including Austin Community College, Huston-Tillotson University, St. Edward’s University, and of course, The University of Texas at Austin, among the top ranked universities in the nation. At the heart of the Austin community, the university offers

of tomorrow. AISD has more than 85,000 students on more than 120 campuses, and is one of the largest employers in the city, with more than 12,000 employees. Results from the Nation’s Report Card show that the AISD 4th and 8th grade students’ scores in science were among the highest in the nation. Austin also offers a wide variety of alternative education schools, with more than 50 private and charter schools available for students of all ages. With such a diverse educational

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Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary

St Edward’s University

Southwestern University

Texas State University

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HIGHER LEARNING INSTITUTIONS


Private and Charter Schools

Central Austin

All Saints Episcopal209 W. 27th StreetAustin TX 78705512-476-3589PK-K

Casa Montessori Development Center404 Atlanta StreetAustin, TX 78703512-474-4119PK-K

Good Shepherd Episcopal2206 Exposition BlvdAustin, TX 78703512-476-4393PK-K

Huntington-Surrey High4804 Grover AvenueAustin, TX 78756512-478-47439th-12th

Hyde Park Baptist3901 SpeedwayAustin, TX 78751512-465-8338PK-12th

Kirby Hall306 W. 29th StreetAustin, TX 78705512-474-1770PK-12th

Paragon Prep Middle School2001 W. Koenig LaneAustin, TX 78756512-459-5040

Sri Atmananda Memorial4100 Red River StreetAustin, TX 78751512-451-7044K-12th

St. Andrew’s Epicopal1112 W. 31st StreetAustin, TX 78705512-299-98001st-12th

St. Austin’s Catholic School1911 San Antonio StreetAustin, TX 78705512-477-3751

St. Mary’s Cathedral School910 San Jacinto Blvd.Austin, TX 78701512-476-1480PK-8th

St. Martin’s Lutheran School606 W. 15th StreetAustin, TX 78701512-476-4037PK-K

St. Paul Lutheran School3407 Red River StreetAustin, TX 78705512-472-3313

The Khabele School801 Rio GrandeAustin, TX 78701512-480-8142

The Montessori Center4108 Avenue HAustin, TX 78751512-451-5081

East Austin

Austin Peace Academy5110 Manor RoadAustin, TX 78723512-926-1737PK-10th

North Austin

Austin Junior Academy301 W. Anderson LaneAustin, TX 78752512-459-8976K-8th

Brentwood Christian School11908 N. Lamar Blvd.Austin, TX 78753512-835-5983K-12th

Holy Word Lutheran10601 Bluff Bend DriveAustin, TX 78753512-836-0660K-8th

Our Savior Lutheran1513 E. Yager LaneAustin, TX 78753512-836-9600PK-5th

Redeemer Lutheran School1500 W. Anderson LaneAustin, TX 78757512-451-6478PK-8th

St. Francis School300 E. Huntland DriveAustin, TX 78752512-454-0848PK-8th

St. Louis Catholic School2114 Saint Joseph Blvd.Austin, TX 78757512-454-0384PK-8th

Northwest Austin

Austin Jewish Academy7300 Hart LaneAustin, TX 78731512-735-8350K-8th

Hill Country Christian12124 Ranch Road 620 NorthAustin, TX 78750512-331-7036PK-12th

Menechem Hebrew Academy2127 W. Parmer LaneAustin, TX 78727512-977-0770PK-8th

St. Matthew’s Episcopal School8143 Mesa DriveAustin, TX 78759512-345-3040PK-K


St. Theresa’s Catholic School 4311 Small DriveAustin, TX 78731512-451-7105PK-8th

The Children’s School2825 Hancock Drive, #104Austin, TX 78731512-453-1126PK-3rd

South AustinAustin Montessori School5006 Sunset TrailAustin, TX 78745512-892-0253PK-9th

Bannockburn Elementary7100 Brodie LaneAustin, TX 78745512-892-0000PK-7th

Legacy Oaks Christian7915 Manchaca RoadAustin, TX 78745512-326-2286PK-12th

Montessori House of Children1601 BrackenridgeAustin, TX 78704512-440-1154

Parkside Community School1701 Toomey RoadAustin, TX 78704512-472-2559

St. Ignatius Martyr120 W. Oltorf StreetAustin, TX 78704512-422-8547PK-8th

Strickland Christian School7415 Manchaca RoadAustin, TX 78745512-447-1447PK-8th

Veritas Academy4220 Monterrey Oaks Blvd.Austin, TX 78749512-891-1673

SouthwestAustin

Austin Waldorf School8700 South View RoadAustin, TX 78737512-288-5942K-12th

Regents School of Austin3230 Travis Country CircleAustin, TX 78735512-899-8095K-12th

St. Gabriel’s Catholic School2500 Wimberly LaneAustin, TX 78735512-327-7755

St. Michael’s3000 Barton Creek Blvd.Austin, TX 78735512-328-3230

Westlake

St. Stephen’s Episcopal School6500 St. Stephen’s DriveAustin, TX 78746512-327-12136th-12th

Trinity Episcopal School3901 Bee Cave RoadAustin, TX 78746

Cedar Park/

Leander

Holy Family Catholic9400 Neenah AvenueAustin, TX 78717512-246-4455PK-8th

Summit Christian Academy

2121 Cypress Creek RoadCedar Park, TX 78613512-250-1369

1303 Leander DriveLeander, TX 78641512-259-4416

Pflugerville/

Round Rock

Applegate Seventh-Day4 Applegate CircleRound Rock, TX 78665512-388-7870

Round Rock Christian Academy301 North Lake Creek DriveRound Rock, TX 78681512-255-4491

San Marcos

San Marcos Baptist Academy2801 Ranch Road 12San Marcos, TX 78666512-353-24006th-12th

Georgetown

Community Montessori500 Pleasant Valley TrailGeorgetown, TX 78626512-863-7920

Covenant Christian Academy1603 Northwest Blvd.Georgetown, TX 78628512-863-6946

Grace Academy225 Grace Blvd.Georgetown, TX 78633512-864-9500

St. Helen Catholic2700 E. University Ave.Georgetown, TX 78626512-868-0744

Zion Lutheran6001 FM 1105Georgetown, TX 78626512-863-3065


Public School ISD Directory

1111 West 6th Street512-414-1700

906 Farm St512-321-2292

PO Box 217, Coupland512-856-2422

5301 Ross Road, Del Valle512-386-3000

510 W Mercer St, Dripping Springs512-858-3000

601 Camp Craft Road512-732-9000

PO Box 351, Elgin512-281-3434

603 Lakeway Dr, Georgetown512-943-5000

512-268-2141

200 College St, Hutto512-759-3771

PO Box 4929512-267-8300

3322 RR 620 South512-533-6000

PO Box 218Leander512-570-0000

14001 W Highway 29512-260-5580

10335 US Highway 290E, Manor512-278-4000

1311 Round Rock Avenue512-464-5000

14401 RR 12, Wimberley512-847-2414

C lient Praise“Being new to Austin I was lost

I wanted to live. After telling

Morgan my preferences, we

location and the perfect

Austin is incredible and I highly

recommend her to anyone

looking for a home in Austin! She

was so easy to work with and

always displayed the highest

class of professionalism!”

“I still can’t believe that you sold my house for FULL asking price and

BEFORE it went on the market! You made a very stressful time in my

life very manageable. With the passing of my father, relocating to a

appreciated the fact that you carried that burden for me! I would

“Shannon and her team are great! They are professional, responsive,

knowledgeable, and effective. I have referred several people to them

Estate she is my go-to person”.


Austin Brain & Spine801 W. 38th St., Suite 400, Austin512-306-1323www.austinbrainandspine.com

Austin Surgical Hospital1407 W. Stassney Lane, Austin512-464-0212

Cedar Park Regional Medical Center4900 Mueller Blvd., Cedar Park512-324-0000www.cedarparkregional.com

Central Texas Medical Center1301 Wonder World Dr., San Marcos 512-353-8979www.ctmc.org

Cornerstone Hospital of Austin4207 Burnet Rd., Austin512-706-1900

Dell Children’s Medical Center of Central Texas4900 Mueller Blvd., Austin512-324-0000www.dellchildrens.net

Heart Hospital of Austin3801 N. Lamar Blvd., Austin512-407-7000www.hearthospitalofaustin.com

Hospital at Westlake Medical Center5656 Bee Cave Rd., Austin512-327-0000www.westlakemedical.com

Lakeway Regional Medical Center100 Medical Parkway, Lakeway512-571-5000www.lakewayregional.com

Northwest Hills Surgical Hospital6818 Austin Center Blvd., AustinSuite 100 512-346-1994www.scasurgery.com

S&W Healthcare University Medical Campus3002 University Blvd., Round Rock 512-509-0100www.sw.org/web/SW/UMC

S&W Hospital–Taylor305 Mallard Lane, Taylor 512-352-7611www.swtaylor.org

301 Seton Pkwy., Suite 402, Austin512-324-7274www.setonbrainandspine.com

Seton Edgar B. Davis Hospital130 Hays St., Luling830-875-7000

1301 W. 38th St., Suite 705, Austin512-324-3440www.setonheart.com

5103 Kyle Center Dr., Suite 108, Kyle512-504-0860www.setonheart.com

301 Seton Pkwy., Suite 302, Round Rock 512-324-4812www.setonheart.com

Seton Medical Center Austin1201 W. 38th St., Austin512-324-1000

Seton Medical Center Hays6001 Kyle Pkwy., Kyle 512-504-5000

Seton Medical Center Williamson201 Seton Pkwy., Round Rock 512-324-4000

Seton Northwest Hospital11113 Research Blvd., Austin512-324-6000

Seton Southwest Hospital7900 FM 1826, Austin512-324-9000

Smithville Regional Hospital800 E. Hwy. 71, Smithville512-237-3214www.srhnet.org

Specially for Children1301 Barbara Jordan Blvd., Suite 200,

Austin 512-628-1800

St. David’s Georgetown Hospital2000 Scenic Drive, Georgetown

512-943-3000www.stdavids.com/sdgh.aspx

St. David’s Hospital and Medical Center919 E. 32nd St., Austin

512-476-7111

St. David’s North Austin Medical Center12221 N. MoPac, Austin

512-901-1000

St. David’s Round Rock Medical Center2400 Round Rock Ave., Round Rock

512-341-1000

S T A Y H E A L T H Y


The establishment of the new Dell Medical School at the University of Texas makes this an incredibly exciting time for Central Texas residents and the medical community at large. UT is

to establish a new medical school. The combination of the school with the planned adjacent teaching hospital is an opportunity to transform health care education and practice.

The Dell Medical School inaugural Dean will be Dr. Clay Johnson, a practicing neurologist and world-class stroke specialist, who comes to Austin from his previous position as Vice chancellor of Research at the University of California San Francisco. Dr. Johnson promises new approaches for teaching, patient care and research with a vision to transform medical education and health care delivery. “There is no greater opportunity for improving health care

than by building a medical school from the ground up at a top institution like UT,” says Johnson.

The project is the result of a partnership among the UT System Board of Regents, the Seton Healthcare Family and the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation. Senator Kirk Watson was a big part of the inspiration to build the school, as part of his campaign to improve health care in Central Texas in 2011. The voters of Travis County made the next essential decision by approving Prop 1 in 2012, which allows a tax increase to help fund the school and teaching hospital.

The Dell Medical School will provide medical education to students, residents and support a full range of medical services, including cutting edge technologies and research. The school is committed to research and

development, building new programs as well as integrating existing successful UT programs like the Dell Pediatric

The hospital will be built adjacent to the school near the site of the current Brackenridge hospital, which will be replaced and upgraded- a huge boon for the residents of the 11 county region the hospital will serve. The medical

students in the fall of 2016.

“The hope and promise have been that a UT medical school will be

achievement for the people of Travis County, the university and the state that enhances our lives and changes the world,” said Sen. Watson.

Dell Medical School: Teaching, Healing, Advancing Health



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“A Leader in economic recovery”, “#3 Innovative City”, “ Hottest entrepreneur region”, “The next #1 Boom Town” the accolades go on an on, but what everyone is saying is what Austin residents already know, that this is a great city in which to do business. From large corporations to micro companies, the technically skilled labor pool, cutting edge infrastructure, not to mention Texas’ lack of state

some of the best small, medium and large companies to work for, according to The Austin American Statesman.

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Largest city to use only renewable resources

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Ban on plastic shopping bags. March 1, 2013 single use grocery bag ban began

Electricity derived from wind and solarLocal solar power and from coastal and western wind farms

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AUSTIN IS FOR ENTREPRENEURS


Acton School of Business

Acton is an MBA program in Entrepreneurship founded by business educators who found that they heard again and again from leaders in business that their MBA program did not prepare them for the reality of the business world. Acton strives to take a different approach, teaching an interactive, case-based structure, wherein students work in groups to solve real world business problems. Founder and University of Texas professor Jeff Sandefer formed the Acton Foundation for Entrepre-

entrepreneurial cases to be used as curriculum in business programs

UT to form their own university, focused on the principles of the AFEE.,

a 19th century scholar and originator of the phrase, “Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely.”

The school’s program is full-time only, and students can achieve an MBA in less than a year. This innovative program is accredited through Hardin-Simmons University and is well-regarded in both the business and academic communities. Acton has been featured in Forbes and

Experience. The teachers are all accomplished entrepreneurs them-selves.

Dell Think Tank

Since 2011, Dell has hosted Think Tanks for business leaders who are particularly involved in social media, on topics such as Education, Health-care, Entrepreneurship and the Changing Mobile Workforce. These sessions are an opportunity for business and community thinkers to come together and brainstorm challenges and solutions on a vari-ety of topics. For example, on October 8, 2013, Dell hosted the Evolving Workforce Think Tank. A group

-cuss the challenges and expectations of the GenY and Millenial workforce and the correlative effect on productivity. More recently in January 2014, Dell hosted a Think Tank on the New Age of Apps and the Delivery Gaps at the NEA. These conversations are streamed live and live-tweeted- the last one to an audience of 14 million. The Think Tanks can be viewed online, and foster an ongoing conversation with viewers.

Not your average worker bee?

Does a 4 x 4 cubicle with a 9 to 5 schedule in a fluorescent lit

non-nondescript office unit sound like a prison?

Austin is a city that fosters the kind of creativity and outside-the-box thinking

that makes great entrepreneurs.

Where else would one find programs like these?


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service. Set to launch in mid-2014, Google projects speeds of 1,000 Mbps, a download speed that the company claims is 100 times faster than any service available at the time of the announcement. Service packages are to include gigabit internet and Google Fiber TV, and for a one time set up fee users get a free 5 Mbps service for seven years. Not to be out done, AT&T has also thrown their high speed hat into the ring, launching a 300 Mbps service via their U-Verse package. This option is available now to Austin residents

with speeds that are 20 times faster than normal internet services. AT&T has plans to eventually offer competing speeds of 1,000 Mbps. What does all this competition mean for Austinites? Speed! And of course, productivity.

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austin outdoor guide

PoolsNorthwest (Beverly S. Shef-

7000 Ardath St.

Walnut Creek 12138 N. Lamar Blvd.

Bartholomew 1800 E. 51st St.

Mabel Davis

Barton Springs Pool 2131 William Barton Dr.

Garrison

Deep Eddy

Between scores of parks, plenty of golf, kayak polo on Lady Bird Lake, miles of hike and bike trails, natural pools, disc golf and more dog parks than you can throw a stick at, Austinites tend to make the most of their 220 days of sunshine. Hopefully the following pages will help you choose your own outdoor adventure.


Water sportsAustin Rowing Club

74 Trinity St

Texas Rowing Center

Rowing Dock2418 Stratford Dr

Live Love Paddle1602 E Riverside Dr

Zilker Park2101 Andrew Zilker Rd

Congress Avenue Kayaks74 Trinity St

Capital Cruises208 Barton Springs Rd

SUP ATX

Austin Paddle Sports2200 South Lakeshore Blvd

AquaFly103B Lakeway Drive

Climbing/Zip LinesNorth Austin Rock Gym

8300 N. Lamar Blvd, Suite B-102

South Austin Rock Gym4401 Freidrich Lane, Suite 300

Rock AboutOutdoor Climbing Adventures!

Lake Travis Zipline Adventures14529 Pocohontas TrailLeander, TX 78641

Cypress Valley Canopy Tours1223 S Paleface RRSpicewood TX, 78669


Austin Country Club 18 holes over 6848 yards with a par of 72 (Private Equity Facility) 4408 Long Champ Dr | Austin, TX

Austin Golf Club 18 holes over 6892 yards with a par of 70 (Private Equity Facility) 25400 State Highway 71 W Spicewood, TX

Avery Ranch Golf Club 18 holes over 7121 yards with a par of 72 (Daily Fee) 10500 Avery Club Dr | Austin, TX

Balcones-Spicewood Golf Club - Spicewood Course 36 holes over 6769 yards with a par of 72 (Daily Fee) 11210 Spicewood Club Drive Austin, TX

Barton Creek Resort & Spa 18 holes over 7161 yards with a par of 72 (Private Non-Equity) 8212 Barton Club Dr | Austin, TX

Bluebonnet Hill Golf Course 18 holes over 6503 yards with a par of 72 (Daily Fee) 9100 Decker Ln | Austin, TX

Butler Park Pitch & Putt Golf Course 9 holes over 805 yards with a par of 27 (Daily Fee) 201 Lee Barton Dr. | Austin, TX

Crenshaw 8212 Barton Club Dr | Austin, TX

Falconhead Golf Club 18 holes over 7159 yards with a par of 72 (Daily Fee) 15201 Falcon Head Blvd | Austin, TX

Fazio Foothills 18 holes over 6956 yards with a par of 72 (Private Non-Equity) 8212 Barton Creek Club Drive | Austin

Great Hills Country Club 18 holes over 6599 yards with a par of 71 (Private Equity Facility)

Grey Rock Golf Club 18 holes over 6859 yards with a par of 72 (Daily Fee) 7401 State Highway 45 | Austin, TX

Hancock 9 holes over 2818 yards with a par of 35 (Municipal) 811 E 41st St | Austin, TX

Harvey Penick Golf Course 5501 Ed Bluestein Blvd | Austin, TX

Jimmy Clay Golf Course 18 holes over 6857 yards with a par of 72 (Municipal) 5400 Jimmy Clay Dr | Austin, TX

Lago Vista Golf Course 18 holes over 6579 yards with a par of 72 (Municipal) 4616 Rimrock Drive | Leander, TX

Lakecliff Golf Course 18 holes over 6750 yards with a par of 71 (Private Equity Facility) 1700 Kahala Sunset Dr | Spicewood, TX

Lions Municipal Golf Course 18 holes over 6001 yards with a par of 71 (Municipal)

Live Oak At The Clubs of Lakeway 18 holes over 6643 yards with a par of 72 (Daily Fee) 510 Lakeway Dr | Austin, TX

Lost Creek Country Club18 holes over 6522 yards with a par of 72 (Private Equity Facility) 2612 Lost Creek Blvd | Austin, TX

Lost Pines Golf Club 18 holes over 6646 yards with a par of 72 (Daily Fee) Park Road 1A | Bastrop, TX

Morris Williams Golf Course 18 holes over 6637 yards with a par of 72 (Municipal) 4305 Manor Rd | Austin, TX

Onion Creek Club - North 18 Course 18 holes over 6527 yards with a par of 70 (Private Non-Equity) 2510 Onion Creek Pkwy | Austin, TX

GOLFING IN AUSTIN


Onion Creek Club -

9 holes over 2778 yards with a par of 35 (Private Non-Equity) 2510 Onion Creek Pkwy Austin, TX

Palmer Lakeside at Barton Creek 18 holes over 6657 yards with a par of 71 (Private Non-Equity) 1900 Clubhouse Hill Spicewood, TX

Pedernales 9 holes over 3330 yards w/ a par of 36 (Daily Fee) 807 Paisley Dr Spicewood, TX

Quail Creek Country Club 18 holes over 6424 yards w/ a par of 72 (Daily Fee) 2701 Airport Highway 21 | San Marcos, TX

Quicksand at Woodcreek Golf Club 18 holes over 6470 yards w/ a par of 72 (Daily Fee) 1 Pro Ln Wimberley, TX

River Place Country Club 18 holes over 6611 yards w/ a par of 71 (Private Equity)4207 River Place Blvd Austin, TX

Riverside Golf Course 18 holes over 6562 yards w/ a par of 71 (Daily Fee) 1020 Grove Blvd | Austin

Spanish Oaks Golf Club 18 holes over 6930 yards with a par of 72 (Private Equity Facility) 13001 Spanish Oaks Club | Bee Cave, TX

Star Ranch 9 holes over 1450 yards with/ a par of 27 (Private Non-Equity) 2500 Fm 685 Hutto, TX

The Hills Country Club Flintrock Falls Course 18 holes over 7051 yards with a par of 72 (Private Non-Equity) 26 Club Estates Pkwy Austin, TX

The Hills Course 18 holes over 7030 yards with a par of 72 (Private Non-Equity) 26 Club Estates Pkwy Austin, TX

Twin Creeks Country Club 18 holes over 7033 yards with a par of 72 (Private Non-Equity3201 Twin Creeks Club Dr Cedar Park, TX

University of Texas Golf Club 18 holes over 7154 yards with a par of 71 (Private Non-Equity) 2200 University Club Dr Austin, TX

Wolfdancer Golf Club 18 holes over 7205 yards w/ a par of 72 (Daily Fee) 575 Hyatt Lost Pines Rd Cedar Creek,TX

AUSTIN TEXAS

IS A GOLFER’S PARADISE


It’s a Dog’s Life in Austin

A guide to parks for FidoAuditorium Shores

920 W. Riverside Drive 512/974-6700 On the banks of Town Lake, just west of the First Street Bridge. Auditori-um Shores is an outdoor concert venue with an especially busy summer

of Austin’s most popular hike-and-bike trail. Leash free area from South First to Bouldin Avenue.

Barton Creek Greenbelt Preserve 3755 B Capital of Texas Hwy 512/472-1267

This popular greenbelt follows a creek and offers about 7 miles of walking, hiking and mountain biking trails. There are also several popular swimming holes along the creek. Dogs are allowed, but must be on a leash. Some of the more popular access points to the trails are Zilker

Bob Wentz Park

This 211 acre park is located in the wild basin area of Lake Travis in the -

tion for water sports. The park’s facilities and close proximity to Austin

park includes a boat dock, two sand volleyball courts, a shoreline walk-ing path, and a pavilion available for rent. Pets are allowed in the park, but must be kept on a leash and are not permitted on The Point.

Bull Creek District Dog Park6701 Lakewood Drive 512/974-6700

pooches. Well-behaved dogs can roam and play off-leash, but must be under verbal control and within your sight. The off-leash area is located behind the restrooms.

Dog House Drinkery and Dog Park 3800 CR 175, Leander

20,000 sq foot off leash dog area - and multiple places for dog owners to hang out and watch their dogs be dogs.

Emma Long Metropolitan Park1600 City Park Road 512/346-1831

Emma Long Metropolitan Park is the largest city-owned park at almost 1,200 acres. Just a few minutes’ drive from downtown Austin, and easy to get to from RR 2222, follow scenic City Park Road down to the shores of Lake Austin, and spend the day swimming, water-skiing, picnicking, or camping. Leash free area is between City Park Drive, and the west park boundary fence, Turkey Creek and the top ridge of the bluff line overlooking Lake Austin.


Far West ROWBetween Great Northern Blvd. & Shoal

Creek Blvd.

small leash free area from Far West Boulevard right of way between Great Northern Boulevard and Shoal Creek Boulevard.

Northeast District Park 5909 Crystalbrook Dr.

Located east of HWY 183 at the corner of Loyola and Crystalbrook the park has a lighted basketball court, sand volleyball court, horseshoe pits and playground.

84, and accomodate 100. Electricity is available at an additional cost payable in advance of the reservation. There are BBQ grills adjacent to the shelter. Leash free area between Crystal Brook Drive, the railroad right of way and Decker Lake Road.

Norwood Estate Dog Park

This is a fully fenced dog park. Well-behaved dogs can roam and play off-leash, but must be under verbal con-trol and within your sight. The dog park is located on the north end of Travis Heights at the northwest corner

Red Bud Isle 3401 Red Bud Trail Unit Circle

This park is on Lady Bird Lake, just below Tom Miller Dam, and is the entry point for Redbud Trail. A pen-insula surrounded by lake it is a great place for water dogs. The whole park is leash free! Great park, and a must see.

Shoal Creek Greenbelt2600-2799 Lamar Blvd.

This three-mile trail extends from Lady Bird Lake to 38th Street. As you walk along the crushed limestone, gravel and concrete trail, you will enjoy the trees and green spaces. You are sure

Town Lake 2100 Barton Springs 512/974-6700

This is a popular walking and swimming spot for people and dogs. Dogs must be on a leash no more than 6 feet long. The park offers 10 miles of walking, hiking and bicycling trails. There are many beaches located along the lake. Playgrounds, picnic tables, and restrooms are available at Lady Bird Lake. There are many access points to this park, including Zilker

exit. Go west on Riverside towards downtown. After you pass Congress Avenue, turn left onto Barton Springs. Go about 2 miles to the park. The entrance will be on the left.

Walnut Creek District Park 12138 N. Lamar Blvd.

are two entrances to the park. The east park entrance is on Lamar Blvd., north of Braker Lane, south of Yager Lane. The north entrance is from Willow Wild Drive, a neighborhood side street that connects with Parmer Lane. Whichever entrance you choose, park in the lot near the swimming pool. Leash free area is between Old Cedar Lane, Walnut Creek & the east and west park fences

Zilker Dog Park2100 Barton Springs Road 512/974-6700

This dog park is not fenced. Well-behaved dogs can roam and play off-leash, but must be under verbal control and within your sight. The dog park is located in Zilker Metropolitan Park at 2100 Barton Springs Road.


CENTRAL

Lamar Beach in Town Lake Metropolitan Park

Pease District Park1100 Kingsbury St.Shoal Creek Greenbelt2600 Lamar Blvd.Waller Beach at Town Lake Metropolitan Park30 East Ave.

WEST

Big Walnut Creek Nature Preserve9221 E. US Hwy. 290Commons Ford Ranch Metropolitan Park614 Commons Ford Rd.Emma Long Metropolitan Park1600 City Park Rd.

3801 W. 35th St.

SOUTH

Auditorium Shores at Town Lake Metro Park920 W. Riverside Dr.Barton Creek Greenbelt3755-B Capital of TexasBlunn Creek Nature Preserve1200 St. Edward’s DriveButler Park at Town Lake

Metropolitan Park1000 Barton Springs Rd.Butler Shores at Town Lake Metropolitan Park200 S. Lamar Blvd.Circle C Ranch Metropolitan Park on Slaughter Creek6301 W. Slaughter LaneGaines Creek Greenbelt4800 S. MoPac Expy.Garrison District Park6001 Manchaca Rd.Goat Cave Karst Nature Preserve3900 Deer LaneOnion Creek Greenbelt7004 Onion Creek Dr.Onion Creek Metropolitan Park8652 Nuckols CrossingOnion Creek Soccer Complex5600 E. William CannonOnion Creek Wildlife Sanctuary Nature Preserve4435 E. SH 71Slaughter Creek at Twin Oaks Greenbelt10520 1/2 S. 1st St.Southpark Meadows Greenbelt10003 S. 1st St.Stephenson Nature Preserve and Outdoor Education Center7501 Longview Rd.

Williamson Creek Central Greenbelt5120 S. 1st St.Williamson Creek East Greenbelt4618 E. William CannonWilliamson Creek West Greenbelt6310 Brush Country Rd.Zilker Metropolitan Park2100 Barton Springs Rd.Zilker Nature Preserve301 Nature Center Dr.

EAST

Bartholomew District 5201 Berkman Dr.Colorado River Wildlife Sanctuary Park5827 Levander LoopColorado/Walnut Greenbelt8001 Delwau LaneDecker Tallgrass Prairie Preserve8001 Decker LaneEast Boggy Creek Greenbelt5609 Stuart CircleEdward Rendon Sr. Park at Festival Beach in Town Lake2101 Jesse E. Segovia St.Gustavo “Gus” Garcia District Park1101 E. Rundberg LaneIndiangrass Wildlife10203 Lindell Lane

John Trevino Jr. at Morrison Ranch Metropolitan Park9501 FM 969Little Walnut Creek Greenbelt5100 E. 51st St.Roy G. Guerrero Colorado River Metropolitan Park400 Grove Blvd.Walnut Creek Sports Complex7800 Johnny Morris Rd.Walter E. Long Metropolitan Park6620 Blue Bluff Rd.

NORTH

Balcones District Park12017 Amherst Dr.Brushy Creek Greenbelt16533 Along Creek CoveBull Creek District Park6701 Lakewood Dr.Bull Creek District Park S.7806 N. Capital of TexasBull Creek District Park N.6958 Spicewood SpringsNorth Cat Mountain Greenbelt6704 Cat Creek TrailSpringbrook1800 Picadilly Dr.St. Edward’s Greenbelt7301 Spicewood SpringsSteck Valley Greenbelt8403 Adirondack Trail

A DAY IN THE PARK


A DAY IN THE PARK

AUSTIN

ENJOYYO U R G U I D E T O A P P R E C I A T I N G T H E C A P I T A L C I T Y



Circuit of the Americas, or CoTA, is Austin’s newest major event venue, and the latest addition to the exclusive club of Formula One Racing Series courses all over the world. CoTA is

States to be purpose-built for Formula One racing. Austin native and former F1 driver/promoter, Tavo Hellmund, is the driving force behind creating the venue. Hellmund tapped the world’s foremost experts in the design of the circuit, using inspiration from some

bringing the United States Grand Prix back to the Formula One World Championship Series in 2012.

The United States Grand Prix is one of 19 stops on the F1 World Championship

Series 2014, which begins in Australia on March 16, 2014 and culminates in Abu Dhabi on November 23. Over the weekend of October 31-November 2, Formula One fans will gather in Austin to watch 11 teams of 22 drivers compete on

The 3.4 mile course is one of a handful world-wide that run counter-clockwise, making the 20-turn course consist mostly of left turns. This can be a physical strain

lateral g-force of a clockwise course. The CoTA track is designed in the European tradition of sculpting the circuit to the rise and fall of the land- the elevation of the Austin course varies by 133 feet.

A sprawling 1,500 acre site, only 2 miles from Austin-Bergstrom Airport in SE

Austin, the complex is a multi-purpose facility that is home to an award-winning performance venue, state-of-the-art education and technology center, and an expansive private event space, in addition to the racing grounds. CoTA is a major destination for Austinites, F1 fans all over the country, and the tour and travel industry.

Austin’s CoTA will also be the new home for ESPN’s Summer X-games, as well as other elite racing events in 2014, such as the Texas Motorcycle Grand Prix, the Road Racing World Championships

Series, and the Rolex Sports Car Series.

will enjoy the venue’s many amenities such as the Motor Sports Driving Club

CIRCUIT OF THE AMERICASAustin’s World Class Destination for Sports and Entertainment


tasty concessions and retail;; and the signature 22-story observation deck. Fans can climb the double-helix stairs or ride to the top of the deck for stunning views of the racetrack and downtown Austin.

The Austin360 Amphitheater is a modern, innovative performance space that holds 14,000 fans, making it Central Texas’ largest outdoor venue. The stage is built around the base of the observation tower;; the audience space includes a broad area for standing-room or assigned seating, surrounded by gently sloping lawn seating. Austin-based Miro Rivera Architects designed the amphitheater and tower, and the result is truly a spectacle.

extreme performance of the Formula

the artistry of the structures themselves,

sleek and beautiful in their functionality.

doors with a sold out Kenny Chesney performance, and concluded the year by winning Pollstar’s Best New Concert Venue in the World. Austin360 plans a 20-concert season, with upcoming acts being announced throughout the year.

performance facilities, 40,000 square foot technology, media and education center, meeting and event space for business and community groups;; there are also medical, law enforcement, and

Truly a local and international gem, CoTA provides a unique opportunity for both Austinites and visitors to experience Formula One racing in a world class venue.

2014 SCHEDULE

April 10Arcade Fire - Austin360

April 11-13MotoGP - CoTA

May 1Toby Mac, Skillet & Lecrae - Austin360

May 23-35RedFest featuring Jeff Fox-worthy, Tim McGraw and many more - Austin360

May 31Jimmy Buffet & the Coral Reefer Band - Austin360

June 5-8Xgames - CoTA

July 10Lionel Richie with CeeLo Green - Austin360

August 2Fall Out Boy and Paramore - Austin360

August 23One Republic - Austin360

Tudor United Sports Car Chal-lenge - CoTA

-SVRA 2014 US Vintage Nation-al Championship - CoTA

October 31- November 2- 2014 Formula One US Grand Prix


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AUSTIN IS... A CITY OF FESTIVALS


JanuaryAustin’s New YearAuditorium ShoresThis alcohol-free, family-friendly event celebrates the diversity and creativity of the city with visual art installations, actors, jugglers, storytellers, dancers,

other festive performances. austintexas.gov/department/austins-new-year

Barton Springs Polar Bear PlungeBarton SpringsShake off your NYE hangover and dive in to the steamy waters of Barton Springs on New Year’s

Hyde Park Theater FronterafestHyde Park TheatreThis month-long festival, now an institution, features three separate components: The Short Fringe which runs the entirety of the Festival, showcasing pieces 25 minutes or less, the Long Fringe, with longer pieces between 45-90 minutes and the most unique component, ‘Mi Casa es Su Teatro’ which consists of a day of performances hosted primarily at private homes.fronterafest.com

FebruaryCarnaval BrasileiroPalmer Events Center

the uninhibited, spirited atmosphere make Austin’s Carnaval one of the biggest such festivals outside of

sambaparty.com

MarchRodeo AustinTravis County Expo CenterAustin goes cowboy as PCRA competitors hit the arena. Headline entertainers perform in concert nightly. RodeoAustin.com

Zilker Kite FestivalZilker ParkThe Zilker Kite Festival is an iconic Austin festival. The whole family will enjoy looking at various ecclectiv designs of kites blowing through the wind

and maybe even enter the contest!zilkerkitefestival.com

SXSWAustin Convention Center and more than 50 venues

artists from around the world converge to showcase

sxsw.com

AprilEeyore’s Birthday PartyPease ParkEeyore’s Birthday Party is a fun event for all

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Austin is home to several live theater spaces from beautifully

There are options for performance, classes, and workshops for children and adults alike. From Broadway productions to

your family to enjoy.

Just look at the list of running theater venues in town that feature productions in this great city!

Austin Playhouse6001 Airport Blvd.Austin, TX 78752512-476-0084austinplayhouse.com Bass Concert Hall2350 Robert Dedman Dr, Austin, TX 78712512-471-2787www.texasperfmoringarts.org

Dougherty Arts Center1110 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78704512-974-4000

Curtain TheaterColdwater Canyon Dr.Austin, TX, 78730thebaronsmen.org

Hyde Park Theatre511 W. 43rd St.Austin, TX, 78751

hydeparktheatre.org

Long Center For The Performing Arts701 W Riverside Dr.Austin, TX, 78704512-474-5664thelongcenter.org

Salvage Vanguard Theater2803 Manor Road, Austin, TX, 78722512-474-7886salvagevanguard.org

Scottish Rite Child Theatre207 W 18th St.Austin, TX, 78701512- 472-5436scottishritetheater.org

The Hideout Theatre617 Congress Ave.Austin, TX, 78701

hideouttheatre.com

The Off Center2211-A HidalgoAustin, TX, 78702

rudemechs.com

The Public Domain Theatre807 Congress Ave.Austin, Texas512-474-6202

The Vortex2307 Manor RoadAustin, TX, 78722512-478-5282vortexrep.org

Zach Theater202 South LamarAustin, TX, 78704512- 476-0541

Zilker Theatre Productions:

Hillside Theater2301 Barton Springs Rd.Austin, TX, 78746512-479-9491

LiveTheatre, Anyone?


Aprilcontinued

Zilker Garden FestivalZilker Botanical GardenEnjoy live music and have access to hundreds of vendors selling various items from jewelry to plants. zilkergarden.org

Buda Wiener Dog RacesBuda City ParkCome out to the largest wiener dog festival in Texas! Race your Wiener, smooch some of our pooches, shop at all the vendor booths, eat the great food! budalions.com

Art City AustinDowntown AustinNearly 200 national artists, top local restaurants, two music stages and hands-on art activities make this one of the city’s favorite fests. artallianceaustin.org

Old Settlers Music FestivalSalt Lick BBQ & Camp Ben McCullough

at this music event. Arts & crafts, camping, food and libations complete this event. oldsettlersmusicfest.org

Moontower Comedy FestivalParamount TheaterThe Moontower Comedy and Oddity Festival brings some of the funniest, wittiest and oddest world-class comics from around the globe.moontowercomedyfestival.com

MayDragon Boat FestivalLady Bird LakeAre you looking for an exciting event unlike no other? Watch the Dragon Boat Festival and Race. Enjoy Chinese food, live music and dance performances. Asianamericancc.com/events.htm

Austin Wine & Music FestivalThis event is held in 1 location for 3 full days and features wine tastings for adults and fun events for the kids! austinwineandmusicfestival.com

Lone Star JamLBJ Lawn UT CampusBrought to you by The Young Texans Against Cancer and sponsored by Ziegenbock, Lone Star Jam has expanded to a 2 day festival featuring 20 or more country music bands.www.lonestarjam.com

JuneRepublic of Texas Biker RallyTravis County Expo Center and Sixth StreetThe state’s largest motorcycle gathering attracts thousands of bikers for rides, parades and music.ROTrally.com

Kerrville Folk FestivalKerville, TXTake your family and enjoy the continuously played music for 18 days and nights. Kerrville-music.com

Soul to Sole FestivalRollins Theatre/The Long CenterThis one-of-a-kind, Austintatious festival brings swingin’

this wonderful and indigenous American art form! Tapestry.org

JulyMusic Under The StarsBob Bullock State History MuseumThe Bob Bullock Museum is hosting its free concert se-

Complimentary tacos and teas will be given out also. Thestoryoftexas.com

Auditorium ShoresThe Austin Symphony hosts an annual concert of pa-

display over Lady Bird Lake. Austinsymphony.org

Bastille Day FestivalFrench Legislation MuseumEach year over a 1000 Austinites join the fun to celebrate Bastille Day with live music, dancing, silent auctions, food, face-painting and more! AFAustin.org


AugustAustin Chronicle Hot Sauce FestivalFiesta GardensGet in free by donating 3 cans of nonperishable food items and ex-

enjoying great local music! Austinchronicle.com

Bat FestCongress Ave. BridgeEnjoy live music, arts and crafts, food, bat watching, and more at the Bat Fest! Roadwayevents.com

Austin Ice Cream FestivalFiesta Gardens

-joy this festival for a good cause! Icecreamfestival.org

Austin Pet ExpoPalmer Event Center

Four-Legged! Mega-Adoption event, discounted vaccinations, free nail trims, and more! Austinpetexpo.com

SeptemberOld Pecan Street Festival6th StreetMusicians, food vendors, artists and craftspeople turn Sixth Street, originally named Pecan Street, into a lively street fair. Oldpecanstreetfestival.com

Austin City LimitsZilker ParkACL Music Festival has expanded to two weekends to accomodate

bands, local food, and much more. ACLfestival.com

OctoberAustin Chocolate FestivalNorris Conference CenterAt the Austin Chocolate Festival, you can test many different types of chocolate! AustinChocolateFestival.com


Octobercontinued

Austin Film FestivalVarious LocationsThe Austin Film Festival is the event to attend if you are looking to meet and speak with top-notch movie execu-

AustinFilmFestival.com

Texas Book FestivalState Capitol BuildingThis festival takes place every year in the fall and is a fun

well-known authors and activities! TexasBookFestival.org

Gypsy Picnic Auditorium ShoresGypsy Picnic is an Austin festival featuring food trailers from all over town offering sample items from their menus for a lowered price! GypsyPicnic.com

NovemberFun Fun Fun FestAuditorium ShoresNational touring indie rock, hip hop, punk, electronica and metal bands converge on Austin’s urban park for two days of music. There is also a comedy stage, as well as on-site screen printing, shopping and food. funfunfunfest.com

DecemberArmadillo Christmas BazaarPalmer Event Center

gift items and local entertainment. www.armadillobazaar.com

Trail of LightsZilker ParkA beautiful array of lights - in December, the tree is lit, following a 5k run, which allows the Trail of Lights to be lit and showcased.

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AUSTINMUSEUMS

Austin, Texas, the heart of

interesting and vast variety of

culture. From Texas History to Digital Arts, the history of

art, there is a cultural learning experience available for any taste.

We encourage you to get out there and experience Austin’s unique cultural narrative through any of the various installations that take place around the city. Many museums offer free days, festivals and events that are fun and educational for the entire family.

Austin’s Children’s Museum201 Colorado St, Austin, TX 78701

Austinkids.org

Austin Museum of Digital Art

amoda.org

Austin Nature & Science Center301 Nature Ctr Dr, Austin, TX 78746

http://www.austintexas.gov/depart-ment/austin-nature-and-science-cen-ter

Austin Toy Museum2620 S Lamar, Austin, TX 78704

austintoymuseum.com

Blanton Museum of Art200 East MLK, Austin, TX 78701512- 471-7324blantonmuseum.org

Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum

1800 Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78701

thestoryoftexas.com


Degenhardt Glass Studio11709 Lindeman Loop, Leander, TX 78641

jdmglass.comElisabet Ney Museum304 E 44th St, Austin, TX 78751

austintexas.gov/department/elisa-bet-ney-museum

French Legation Museum802 San Marcos St, Austin, TX 78702

http://frenchlegationmuseum.org/

George Washington Carver Museum and Cultural Center1165 Angelina St., Austin, TX 78702512-974-4926http://austintexas.gov/department/george-washington-carver-muse-um-and-cultural-center

Landmarks1 University Station, D1400, Austin

Lotus Gallery1009 W 6th St, Austin, TX 78703

www.lotusasianart.com/

Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum2313 Red River St, Austin, TX 78705

www.lbjlibrary.org/

Mexican American Cultural Center600 River St, Austin, TX 78701

www.maccsa.org/

Mexic-Arte419 Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78701

http://mexic-artemuseum.org/

Museum of Natural and

1808 Singleton Ave, Austin, TX

http://www.mnae.org/

Museum of the Weird412 E 6th St, Austin, TX 78701

http://www.museumoftheweird.com/

Neill-Cochran House Museum2310 San Gabriel St, Austin, TX

http://www.nchmuseum.org/

O. Henry Home and Museum409 E 5th St, Austin, TX 78701512-472-1903

Pioneer Farms10621 Pioneer Farms Dr, Austin, TX

http://www.pioneerfarms.org/

South Austin Popular Culture Center1516-B S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX

http://southaustincenter.org/Texas Memorial Museum

2400 Trinity St, Austin, TX 78712

http://www.utexas.edu/tmm/

Texas Military Forces Museum2200 W 35th St, Austin, TX 78703

http://texasmilitaryforcesmuseum.org/

Texas Music Museum1009 E 11th St, Austin, TX 78702

http://texasmusicmuseum.org/

The Contemporary AustinJones Center 700 Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas

http://thecontemporaryaustin.org/

The Daughters of the Texas Republic Museum510 E Anderson Ln, Austin, TX 78752

http://www.drtinfo.org/

Thinkery1830 Simond Ave, Austin, TX 78723

http://thinkeryaustin.org/

Umlauf Sculpture Gardens605 Robert E Lee Rd.

http://umlaufsculpture.org/

Women and Their Work1710 Lavaca St, Austin, TX 78701

http://www.womenandtheirwork.org/

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lounging in a 100-year-old historic building, or enjoying the great weather

Attend festivals, conferences and perhaps brush elbows with Quentin and his ‘brother’ Robert Rodríguez at The Quentin Tarantino Film Festival, a

the Austin Film Society.

Mike Judge, another Texas native who resides in Austin, founded the Austin

up with the various venues below to stay on top of special events and/or discounted rates.

Alamo Drafthouse - Lakeline14028 N US Highway 183, Bldg F,

drafthouse.com/austin/lakeline

Alama Drafthouse - Slaughter Lane5701 W Slaughter Ln, Austin, TX

drafthouse.com/austin/slaughter_lane

1120 South Lamar Boulevard, Austin,

drafthouse.com/austin/south_lamar

320 E 6th St, Austin, TX

AMC Barton Creek Square 142901 S Capital Of Texas Hwy, Austin, TX

https://www.amctheatres.com

1800 Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78701

thestoryoftexas.com/imax/now-showing

Cinemark Hill Country Galleria12812 Hill Country Blvd, Austin, TX

cinemark.com/theatre-detail.aspx?node_id=1611&showtime_date=

9600 Great Hills Trl # 150W, Austin, TX

Galaxy Highland6700 Middle Fiskville Rd, Austin, TX 78752

http://www.galaxytheatres.com/highland

iPic TheatersThe Domain Austin

https://www.ipictheaters.com

Landmark Theaters1614 W 5th St, Austin, TX 78703

Millennium Youth Entertainment Center1156 Hargrave St, Austin, TX 78702

http://www.myec.net/

Moviehouse & Eatery8300 N Fm 620 # B, Austin, TX 78726

http://themoviehouse.com/

Paramount Theatre713 Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78701

http://www.austintheatre.org/

Red Digital Cinema-

tin, TX 78759

Regal Cinemas Arbor 8 Cinema at Great Hills9828 Great Hills Trl, Austin, TX 78759

http://www.regmovies.com/

Southwest Theatres13729 N Highway 183, Austin, TX 78750

http://www.southwesttheaters.com/

Violet Crown Cinema 434 W 2nd St, Austin, TX 78701

violetcrowncinema.com/


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Austin may be best known for its music and food, but those looking fora more relaxing experience need not be left out. Austin houses some of the world’s most luxurious spa resorts in the world. When you are ready to get pampered, you never need to look much further than next door.

AWAY Spa by W Hotels200 Lavaca St.Austin, TX 78701

austinawayspa.com

Aziz Salon & Day Spa710 West 7th St. Austin, TX 78701

Barton Creek Resort & Spa8212 Barton Club Dr.Austin, TX 78735

bartoncreek.com

Bella Salon Spa1221 West 6th Street, Austin TX

bellasalonaustin.com

Hiatus Spa + RetreatGables 5th St. Commons

1611 W 5th StAustin, TX 78703

haitusspa.com

Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort & Spa

575 Hyatt Lost Pines RoadLost Pines, Texas 78612

lostpines.hyatt.com/hyatt/pure/spas/

Lake Austin Spa Resort1705 S Quinlan Park Rd

Austin, TX 78732

lakeaustin.com/spa-resort2013 Condé Nast Traveler Gold List Platinum Circle

Milk & Honey SpaMultiple Locations

milkandhoneyspa.com/

Orange Blossom Skin Care8700 Manchaca Road Ste 702

Austin, TX 78748

orangeblossomskincare.com

Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Austin98 San Jacinto Boulevard

Austin, TX 78701

http://www.fourseasons.com/austin/spa

Travaasa Austin13500 Farm to Market Road 2769

Austin, TX 78726

travaasa.com

Viva Day Spa215 South Lamar Blvd. Austin, TX 78704

vivadayspa.comWinner of the

Best Spa in Austin

Woodhouse Day Spa3600 N Capital of Texas Hwy #180

Austin, TX 78746

austin.woodhousespas.com


ShoppingLooking for that perfect rug to pull the room together? Or maybe a slinky dress for a night on 2nd street? Even if you are looking to send jalapeño jam to all of your family for Christmas, when it comes to shopping, Austin has it all. Restock your wardrobe at one of the two great outlet malls in the area, keepit local while you browse for that perfect hipster vest, or just enjoy some good old fashion capitalism at one

Any way you spend it, Austin is a great shopping town.

MALLS AND OUTLETSArboretum at Great Hills10000 Research Blvd.www.simon.com

Barton Creek Square2901 S. Capital of Texas Hwy.www.simon.com

The Domain11410 Century Oaks Terrace, Suite 210www.simon.com

Highland Mall6001 Airport Blvd.www.highlandmall.com

Hill Country Galleria12700 Hill Country Blvd.www.hillcountrygalleria.com

Lakeline Mall11200 Lakeline Mall Dr., www.simon.com

Lakeline Village12617 Ridgeline Blvd., www.simon.com

Round Rock Premium Outlets

www.premiumoutlets.com

San Marcos Premium Outlets

www.premiumoutlets.com

Tanger Outlet

www.tangeroutlet.com

(more shopping on page 68)


DINING American 219 West612 W 6th St, Austin, TX 78701

Chisos Grill12921 Hill Country Blvd, Bee Cave, TX 78738

Eastside Café2113 Manor Rd, Austin, TX 78722

Hills Café4700 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78745

Lucy’s Fried Chicken 5408 Burnet Rd, Austin, TX 78756

qui 1600 E 6th St, Austin, Texas 78702

Yellow Jacket Social Club1704 E 5th St, Austin, TX 78702

Asian 888 Pan-Asian Restaurant 2400 E Oltorf St #1A, Austin, TX 78741

1501 S 1st St, Austin, TX 78704

in Austin


DINING CONTINUED

Asian

Sway1417 S 1st St, Austin, TX 78704

Tâm Deli & Café8222 N Lamar Blvd D33, Austin, TX

Ramen Tatsu-Ya 8557 Research Blvd #126, Austin

Uchi801 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704

Barbeque

Franklin’s900 E. 11th Street, Austin, TX 78702512-653-1187

Green Mesquite

Round Rock, TX 78664

Rudy’s 11570 Research Blvd, Austin, TX 78759

Salt Lick3600 Presidential Blvd, Austin, TX 78719

Brunchi

5406 Balcones Dr, Austin, TX 78731

Kerbey Lane3704 Kerbey Ln, Austin, TX

Magnolia’s2304 Lake Austin Blvd, Austin, TX

Maria’s Taco Express2529 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704

Moonshine Café303 Red River St, Austin, TX 78701

Burgers

Dan’s4308 Manchaca Rd, Austin, TX 78704

Dirty Martin’s Place2808 Guadalupe St, Austin, TX 78705

Hopdoddy’s1400 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX

P Terry’s3303 N Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX

Sandy’s Hamburgers603 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78704

Gastropubs

Barley Swine2024 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704

Drink Well207 E 53rd St, Austin, TX 78751

Gourmands2316 Webberville Rd, Austin, TX

3110 Guadalupe St, Austin, TX

Porter Ale House & Gastropub3715 S 1st StSte A, Austin, TX 78704

European Baguette et Chocolat 12101 FM 2244, Bdlg #6, Bee Cave, TX 78738

Dog and Duck Pub406 W 17th St, Austin, TX 78701

East Side Showroom 1100 E 6th St, Austin, TX 78702

509 Hearn St, Austin, TX 78703

Justine’s Brassiere4710 E 5th St, Austin, TX 78702

Peche208 W 4th St, Austin, TX 78701

4700 W Guadalupe St #12, Austin,

Vespaio/Enoteca1610 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX

Indian Bombay Bistro10710 Research Blvd #126, Austin, TX

6700 Middle Fiskville Road, Austin, TX

2304 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704


DINING CONTINUED

MexicanChuy’s1728 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX

Curra’s Grill614 E Oltorf St, Austin, TX 78704

Fonda San Miguel2330 W North Loop Blvd, Austin, TX 78756

Torchy’s Tacos2809 S 1st St, Austin, TX 78704

Trudy’s8820 Burnet Road, Austin, TX 78758512-454-1474

Seafood Clarke’s Oyster Bar1200 W 6th St, Austin, TX 78703

Eddie V301 E 5th St, Austin, TX

Perlas1400 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704

Quality Seafood Market5621 Airport Blvd, Austin, TX 78751

Wahoo Fish Tacos509 Rio Grande St, Austin, TX

South American Buenos Aires Cafe1201 E 6th St, Austin, TX 78702

408 N Pleasant Valley Rd, Austin, TX

Pachamama’s Peruvian Creole Cuisine

78702

Vegetarian / Vegan Bouldin Creek Café1900 S 1st St, Austin, TX 78704

1701 Toomey Rd, Austin, TX 78704

Counter Culture

78702

Mr. Natural

Wine Bars AviaryLounge2110 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704

Opa! 2050 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704

Keep it Local (More shopping!)

Julian Gold1214 W 6th St #110www.juliangold.com

Valentine’s Too3801 N Capital of Texasvalentinesaustin.com

By George524 N Lamar Blvd #103www.bygeorgeaustin.com

Adelante

www.adelanteaustin.com

BookPeople603 N. Lamarwww.bookpeople.com

Estilo Boutique234 W. 2nd St.www.estiloaustin.com

Feathers Boutique1700B S. Congress Ave.

feathersboutiquevintage.com

Prima Dora1912 S. Congress Ave.www.primadora.com

South Austin Gallery507A W. Mary St.www.southaustingallery.com

Terra Toys2438 W. Anderson Lanewww.terratoys.com

Tesoros Trading Co.1500 S. Congress Ave.www.tesoros.com

Trailer Space Records1401-A Rosewood Ave.trailerspacerecords.com

Uncommon Objects1512 S. Congress Ave.www.uncommonobjects.com

Waterloo Records and Video600-A N. Lamarwww.waterloorecords.com

Whit Hanks Antiques1009 W. 6th St.www.whithanksantiques.com

Yard Dog1510 S. Congress Ave.www.yarddog.com

KEEP IT LOCAL


Austin Breweries

407 Radam Ln, Austin

Adelbert’s Brewery2314 Rutland Drive Suite #100, Austin

Austin Beer Garden Brewing Co.1305 W Oltorf St, Austin

Austin Beerworks

Austin

Black Star Co-op Pub & Brewery 7020 Easy Wind Drive, Ste 100, Austin

Circle Brewing Company2340 W Braker Ln., Suite B, Austin

Draught House Pub & Brewery 4112 Medical Parkway, Austin

Hops and Grain Brewery507 Calles St, Austin

Independence Brewing Co.3913 Todd Lane #607, Austin

Infamous Brewing Company4601 Weletka Dr Ste 200, Austin

Jester King Brewery

Kamala Brewing / Whip In

Live Oak Brewing Company 3301-B East Fifth St., Austin

North by Northwest 10010 Capital Of TX Hwy N, Austin

Pinthouse Pizza Craft Brewpub4729 Burnet Rd, Austin

Resignation Brewery503 Neches St, Austin

South Austin Brewing Co.415 East St. Elmo, Austin

Thirsty Planet Brewing Company 11160 Circle Drive, Austin

Uncle Billy’s Brew & Que1530 Barton Springs Rd., Austin



The Texas Wine-Down

Pontotoc

Alamosa Wine Cellars alamosawinecellars.com

Alexander Vineyardsalexandervineyards.com

Argus Cideryarguscidery.com

Becker Vineyards beckervineyards.com

Bell Mountain Vineyards bellmountainwine.com

Bell Springs Winery bellspringswinery.com

The Bella Vista Ranchexasoliveoil.com

Bending Branch Winerybendingbranchwinery.com

Brennan Vineyardsbrennanvineyards.com

calaiswinery.com

Chisholm Trail Winery chisholmtrailwinery.com

Oberhof Wine Cellarsdaspeachhaus.com

Driftwood Estate Winerydriftwoodvineyards.com

Dry Comal Creek Vineyardsdrycomalcreek.com

Fall Creek Vineyards fcv.com

Fawncrest Vineyards fawncrest.com

Fiesta Vineyard and Winery

Flat Creek Estate

Grape Creek Vineyardsgrapecreek.com

Hawk’s Shadow Estate hawksshadow.com

Helotes Creek Winery heloteswinery.net

Hilmy Cellars hilmywine.com

Hye Meadow Winery hyemeadow.com

inwoodwines.com

Junction Rivers Wineryjunctionriverswinery.com

Kerrville Hills Winerykerrvillehillswinery.com

With more than 35 wineries in the Texas Hill Country, Austinites are neighbors to one of the most popular wine destina-

Northern California as a destination for wine enthusiasts. From Fredericksburg to Lampas-

The Lone Star State. Whether truly passionate for wine or just out to take in the sites, true Austinites drink deeply from the Texas Wine Country.


Lakeview Winerylakeviewwinery.com

Lewis Wineslewiswines.com

Lily Lake Vineyards lilylakevineyards.com

McReynolds Winery mcreynoldswines.com

Mendelbaum Cellarsmendelbaumcellars.com

Messina Hof Hill Countrymessinahof.com

Nolan Creek Winerywinesofnolancreek.com

Pedernales Cellarspedernalescellars.com

Perissos Vineyards and Winery perissosvineyards.com

Pillar Bluff Vineyards pillarbluff.com

Pilot Knob Vineyard pilotknobvineyard.com

pontotocvineyard.com

Poteet Country Winerywww.poteetwine.com

Rancho Ponte Vineyard www.ranchoponte.com

Red Wing Dove Vineyard and Winery www.redwingdove.com

Rising Star Vineyards www.risingstarvineyards.com

Salado Creek Winerysaladoswirlandsip.com

Salado Winerysaladowinery.com

Salt Lick Cellars saltlickcellars.com

Sandstone Cellars Winery sandstonecellarswinery.com

Santamaria Cellars www.santamariacellarswines.com

scimitarhill.com

Singing Water Vineyards www.singingwatervineyards.com

Sister Creek Vineyards www.sistercreekvineyards.com

Six Shooter Cellars www.sixshootercellars.com

Solaro Estate www.solaroestate.com

Spicewood Vineyards www.spicewoodvineyards.com

Stone House Vineyardwww.stonehousevineyard.com

The Stray Grape Urban Winery www.straygrape.com

Texas Hills Vineyard www.texashillsvineyard.com

Texas Legato www.texaslegato.com

The Vineyard at Florence

Three Dudes Winerythreedudeswinery.com

Torre di Pietra Winerywww.texashillcountrywine.com

Vineyard at Gruene www.vineyardatgruene.com

Vines on the Rockswww.vinesontherocks.com

Westcave Cellars Winerywww.westcavecellars.com

William Chris Vineyards www.williamchriswines.com

Wimberley Valley Winery www.wimberleyvalleywinery.com

Winery on the Gruene www.gruenewinery.com

Woodrose Winery www.woodrosewinery.com

The texas wineries

are waiting for you


219 W. 4th Street512.474.2194

Annie’s Café and Bar319 Congress Avenue512.472.1884

Abel’s on the Lake3825 Lake Austin Blvd.512.904.0572

Bottecelli’s1321 S. Congress Avenue512.916.1315

Carlos ‘n Charlie’s5973 Hiline Road512.266.1683

Doc’s1123 S. Congress Avenue512.448.9181

East Side Show Room1100 E. 6th Street512.467.4280

El Arbol3411 Glenview Avenue512.323.5177

El Arroyo1624 W. 5th Street512.474.1222

El Chile1025 Barton Springs Road512.609.8923

Enoteca1610 S. Congress Avenue512.441.7672

Fino2905 San Gabriel Street512.474.2905

Freddie’s Place1703 South 1st Street512.445.9197

Garrido’s360 Nueces Street512.320.8226

Gloria’sThe Domain512.833.6400

Dining Al Frescoit’s always a beautiful day in Austin


Guero’s1412 S. Congress Avenue512.447.7688

Hill’s Café4700 S. Congress512.851.9300

Homeslice1415 S. Congress Avenue512.444.7437

Hudson’s on the Bend3509 RR 620 North512.266.1369

Hula Hut3825 Lake Austin Blvd.512.476.4852

Iguana Grill2900 RR 620 North512.266.8439

Jack Allen’s Kitchen7720 W. Hwy 71512.852.8558

Justine’s4710 E. 5th Street512.385.2900

La Condesa400-A W. 2nd Street512.499.0300

La Sambra4800 Burnet Road512.458.1100

Moonshine303 Red River Street512.236.9599

Mulberry360 Nueces Street #20512.320.0297

NorthThe Domain512.339.4400

Paggi House200 Lee Barton Drive512.473.3700

Perla’s1400 S. Congress Avenue512.291.7300

616 Nueces Street512.479.7616

Red’s Porch3508 S. Lamar Blvd.512.440.7337

Roaring Fork10850 Stonelake Blvd.512.342.2700

Russell’s Bistro1601 W. 38th Street512.467.7877

Sagra1610 San Antonio Street512.535.5988

Second Bar & Kitchen200 Congress Avenue512.827.2750

Shady Grove1624 Barton Springs Road512.474.9991

Shoal Creek Saloon909 N. Lamar Blvd.512.474.0805

Soleil6550 Comanche Trail512.266.0600

Steiner Ranch Steakhouse5425 Steiner Ranch Blvd.512.381.0800

Takoba1411 E. 7th Street612.628.4466

Taverna258 W. 2nd Street512.477.1001

The Belmont305 W. 6th Street512.457.0300

The Grove6317 Bee Caves Road512.327.8822

The Oasis6550 Comanche Trail512.266.2442

Threadgill’s301 W. Riverside Drive512.472.9304

Vivo’s2015 Manor Road512.482.0300

Zed’s501 Canyon Ridge Drive512.339.9337

Z’ Tejas9400 A. Arboretum Blvd.512.346.3506

Z’ Tejas1110 W. 6th Street512.478.5355

Zocalo1110 West Lynn Street512.472.8226


HIPSTER SHOPPING

VINTAGE/THRIFT/CONSIGNMENT

Amelia’s Retro Vogue & Relics2213 S. 1st St. Austin, TX 78704512.442.4446ameliasretrovogue.com

Big Bertha’s Paradise112 E N Loop Blvd.Austin, TX 78751

Charm School Vintage

Austin, TX 78702charmschoolvintage.com

Dandy’s Gentleman Store

Austin, Texas 78701

dandysuit.com

Etcetera, Etc.411 W. 2nd StreetAustin, Texas 78701

Flashback1805 S 1st StAustin, TX 78704

austinvintageclothing.com

Golden Bones1601 W. Koenig LaneAustin, TX 512-419-7005goldenbonesatx.com

Lovely Boutique1506 S 1st StAustin, TX 78704

Moss Designer Consignment705 B. South Lamar 512-916-9961mossaustin.com

New BROhemia2209 S 1st St.Austin, TX 78704

Next To New5435 Burnet Rd.Austin, TX 78756

next2new.org

Roadhouse Rags1600 Fortview Rd.Austin, TX 78704

Room Service107 E. North Loop Blvd. Austin, TX 78751512-451-1057roomservicevintage.com

Spartan & JM Dry Goods 215 South Lamar

Austin, TX 78704512-579-0303spartan-shop.com

St. Vincent de Paul1327 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704

The G Spot Thrift Boutique3216 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704

thegspotaustin.com

Thrifty Chicks Vintage6701 N Lamar Blvd.Austin, TX 78752

thriftychicksvintage.com


MOVING OUTFirst, even before talking to a mover, decide in advance which goods will be shipped and which will be sold or given away.

Consider whether or not you would like the mover to pack for you and what additional services you may want. Remember that packing is always a separate bid from moving.

To check the reliability of the moving company you chose,

about the company’s complaint record and how complaints were resolved.

Ask your friends, family, and neighbors for recommendations and advice on movers.

Notify your telephone, electric, gas, and water companies, former employers, and credit card companies of your new address.

Forward necessary mail to your new address. Discontinue

Be there and give direction. Let the movers know what you

Accompany the driver during inventory. Keep a close eye on the condition of your goods as they are loaded.

overlooked.

Sign the bill of lading, and make sure your new address and phone number are correct.

Lock all windows and doors, and turn off all electrical switches.

MOVING INso you can make sure utilities are connected and plan the placement of major items in your home.

Be ready to pay the driver with cash, traveler’s checks,

being unloaded.

Devise a system and be consistent. Label boxes according to where they should be placed in your new home. Hang numbered signs on the door frame of each room and write the same numbers on the

you’re handy with a pencil and ruler, sketch a sample layout of your house, number the rooms on it, and post the layout on the truck for reference.

Get a copy of your inventory sheet from the foreman. Double-check his notations about existing damage to your goods.

Have your insurance plan readily available. Hopefully you will have no need for this tip.

Consider the room farthest from the entrance in your

unload from back to front. Save the kitchen until the very last, though, because heavy appliances are

Don’t forget to have your tools ready when you start unloading. You should put your toolbox in after everything elsehas been loaded onto the truck.

MOVING TIPS


Get Wired AT&T / Dish Network

800/288-2020www.att.com

CenturyTel 800/201-4099

www.centurytel.com

Direct TV 888/777-2454www.directv.com

Embarq www.embarq.com

Grande Communications 512/220-4600

www.grandecom.com

SuddenLink 888/822-5151

www.suddenlink.com

Time Warner 800/418-8848

www.timewarnercable.com

Verizon 800/480-4400

Gas Atmos Energy 800/460-3030

www.atmosenergy.com

CenterPoint Energy 800/427-7142

www.centerpointenergy.com

Metropolitan Propane 512/454-6200www.huttotx.gov

TXU Energy 800/460-3030www.txu.com

Texas Gas Service 800/700-2443

www.texasgasservice.com

Texas Community Propane 877/635-5427www.huttotx.gov

ElectricAustin Energy 888/340-6465

www.austinenergy.com

Bartlett Electric Co-op 512/746-2771

www.bartlettec.coop

Bluebonnet Electric Co-op 800/842-7708

www.bluebonnetelectric.coop

CenterPoint Energy 800/427-7142

www.centerpointenergy.com

City of Georgetown 512/930-3640

www.georgetown.org

Pedernales Electric Coop 888/554-4732www.pec.coop

RESOURCESTO GET YOU MOVING


Simple Power 888-897-4675

www.simplepower.net

TXU Energy New Service 866/575-4898

Customer Care 800/818-6132Power Outage 888/313-4747

www.txu.com

Water

Austin Energy 888/340-6465

www.austinenergy.com

Chisholm Trail S.U.D. 254/793-3103

www.chisholmtrailwater.org

City of Cedar Park 512/401-5550

www.cedarparktx.us

City of Georgetown 512/930-3640

www.georgetown.org

City of Jonestown 512/267-3243

www.jonestown.org

City of Leander 512/259-1142

www.ci.leander.tx.us

512/251-3076

City of Round Rock 800/565-1800

www.roundrocktexas.gov

Eco Resources 800/856-0303

www.ecoresources.com

Hurst Creek MUD 512/261-6281

www.hurstcreekmud.org

Jarrell-Schwertner Water Supply

512/746-2114www.jswatersupply.com

Jonah Water S.U.D. 512/759-1286

www.jonahwatersud.com

Lago Vista City 512/267-1155

http://lagovistatexas.org

Lakeway MUD 512/261-6222

www.lakewaymud.org

Manville Water 888/856-2488

www.manvillewsc.org

Point Venture WCID 512/267-1641

www.traviscountytax.org


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