the day. So, come on over and enjoy
your city in different way.
Austin Steam Train
401 E Whitestone Blvd, Cedar Park
512-477-8468
www.austinsteamtrain.org
All aboooooard! Step into another era
as you leisurely travel aboard the Hill
Country Flyer, one of several steam
powered excursion trains operated by
the Austin Steam Train Association. The
central Texas steam train travels deep
into the Hill Country and returns to
Cedar Park, while another, shorter route
offers a two hour excursion to Liberty
Hill and back.
Austin Triathletes
512-314-5773
www.austintriathletes.org
Good things come in threes, and
members of the Austin Triathletes couldn’t
agree more. This multi-sport club is
focused on sharing their passion of sports
and fitness with others on all skill levels.
Anyone who is a Triathlete, or interested
in completing his or her first triathlon is
encouraged to join.
Austin Zoo
10808 Rawhide Trail
512-288-1490
www.austinzoo.org
Take a walk on the wild side. A visit to
the Austin Zoo offers an up close look at
animals from around the world in a
safe, family-friendly environment. Bonus:
there’s a shady picnic area complete
with grills-perfect for parties and get-togethers.
Austin’s Park n’ Pizza
16231 South IH- 35 Frontage Rd,
Pflugerville
512-670-9600
www.austinspark.com
Open year-round, Austin’s Park is
reminiscent of “Paradise Island” from the
Disney classic movie “Pinocchio” – except
you don’t have to worry about sprouting
donkey ears halfway through your fun.
Over 22 fun-filled acres just off the Grand
Avenue Parkway exit on I- 35, Austin’s
Park features family-oriented activities
such as miniature golf, go-carts, bumper
boats, laser-tag, batting cages, and even
a rock climbing wall. A game pavilion
and an arcade help to maintain the non-
stop action and an imaginative and
interactive kiddie ride and play area
offers something for the younger set,
while older siblings scamper off.
Barton Springs Pool
2201 Barton Springs Rd.
512- 476-9044
www.austintexas.gov/department/
barton-springs-pool
One of the crown jewels of Austin is
Barton Springs Pool, the fourth-largest
natural spring in Texas. Three acres in
size, the pool is fed from underground
springs and is on average, 68 degrees
year-round. Over the years, Barton
Springs Pool has drawn people from all
walks of life, from legislatures who have
concocted state laws there to free-spirited, topless sunbathers who turned
head in the 1970s. Robert Redford
learned to swim at the pool when he
was 5 years old while visiting his
mother’s relative in Austin. Today,
Barton Springs still attracts a diverse
crowd of people.
Capital Cruises
Hyatt Regency Boat Dock
208 Barton Springs Road
512-480-9264
www.capitalcruises.com
Just add water! Capital Cruises offers a
variety of options for those who would
like to cruise around Town Lake. Public
and private dinner cruises, sightseeing
cruises, and bat watching excursions
are among the services offered, in
addition to canoe, kayak, and electric
paddle-boats. The owners of Capital
Cruises also pride themselves on their
all-electric boat fleet to minimize impact
on the environment, as well as their
involvement in the Austin community
through their donation of time, and
services to many area youth and
nonprofit organizations.
Capital Metro Moonlight &
Starlight ‘Dillos
Specific Route Information:
512- 474-1200
www.capmetro.org
Trying to get around downtown Austin
for some evening entertainment?
Frustrated by ever-increasing parking lot
fees, if you can find parking
downtown? Take Capital Metro’s
advice, and “Skip the limo, take the
’Dillo”, from 6 p.m. to 3 a.m. Thursday
through Saturday nights. The ’Dillo is
Cap Metro’s popular and FREE historic
park and ride trolley and small bus
service designed to take you from your
north or south Austin location to the
posh downtown Austin entertainment
district, without the parking hassle! The
Moonlight ’Dillo runs a downtown
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