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DRIPPING SPRINGS, TEXAS

THINGS TO DO

Zilker Botanical Garden

A botanical garden of varied topography located on the south bank of the Colorado River with themed gardens including the Taniguchi Japanese Garden, Hartman Prehistoric Garden, and Rose Garden, all interconnected with pathways, heritage live oaks, streams, and Koi-filled ponds

2220 BARTON SPRINGS RD

AUSTIN, TX 78746

Texas Capitol

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One of the nation’s most distinguished state capitols, and the seat of Texas government, standing taller than even the US Captiol

1100 CONGRESS AVE

AUSTIN, TX 78701

Commons Ford Ranch Metropolitan Park

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A lakefront park with picnic tables, BBQ pits, fishing, walking trails, and waterfalls

614 N COMMONS FORD RD

AUSTIN, TX 78733

Pennybacker Bridge Hike

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A hike up to the overlook over the iconic through arch bridge in Austin, Texas

5300 N CAPITAL OF TEXAS HWY

AUSTIN, TX 78730

The Oasis on Lake Travis

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Restaurants and shops on tiered outdoor decks overlooking Lake Travis

6550 COMANCHE TRAIL

AUSTIN, TX 78732

South Congress Books

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Small, arty shop selling used & vintage books plus posters & rare volumes in mellow surroundings

3703 KERBEY LN

AUSTIN, TX 78731

FOOD TO TRY

Matt’s El Rancho

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The best Mexican food we’ve had – a family-friendly Tex-Mex spot that's been around since 1952

2613 S LAMAR BLVD

AUSTIN, TX 78704

Artemis Mediterranean Grill

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The best Mediterranean food in Texas – a casual restaurant serving hearty portions of Mediterranean fare

4025 RANCH RD 620

BEE CAVE, TX 78738

Via 313

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Some of our absolute favorite pizza in Austin – a local pizzeria known for its square, Detroit-style pizzas & inventive toppings

3944 S FARM TO MARKET 620 RD

BLDG 3 SUITE 100

BEE CAVE, TX 78738

Terry Black’s BBQ

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The best BBQ we’ve ever had – nationally acclaimed BBQ pit known for pit-smoked meats & housemade sides from famous 4th-generation pitmasters

1003 BARTON SPRINGS RD

AUSTIN, TX 78704

Blue Bonnet Cafe

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A classic American cafe that dates back to 1929, serving up homestyle American meals & celebrated pies, plus an all-day breakfast

211 US-281

MARBLE FALLS, TX 78654

Alamo Springs Cafe

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Home to the Cover Burger, ie the best burger we’ve had – a rustic locale with an outdoor patio & live music

107 ALAMO RD

FREDERICKSBURG, TX 78624

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