List of Great Things to Do

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• Ascend all 106 steps of Mount Bonnell to enjoy the view. 512-974-6700
• Take a friend to Hamiltons Pool and experience the miracle of Nature. 512-264-2740
• Go Moonlighting at the Wild Basin Wilderness Preserve. 512-327-7622
• Enjoy a Bat Watching cruise on the Lone Star Riverboat. 512-327-1388
• Go on the Riverboat Gambler Tour with Capitol Cruises 512-480-9264.
• Compete with hundreds to see a live taping of Austin City Limits. 512-475-9077
• Walk, jog or bike the Hike and Bike Trail along Town Lake. 512-974-6700
• Watch the Congress Avenue Bats on their nightly summer flights. 512-416-5700
• Spend the afternoon at the Austin History Center. 512-974-7480
• Visit the Westcave Preserve and take a Weekend Canyon Trail Tour. 830-825-3442
• Meditate on the brightly colored koi in the Taniguchi Oriental Garden. 512-477-8672
• Dinosaurs, butterflies, fish, cactus, antique roses, and more at ZBG. 512-477-8672
• Hunt for all the late 19th century Moonlight Towers. 512-974-7400
• Attend service at the oldest Protestant Church west of the Mississippi. 512-472-1196
• Go to an outdoor concert at Symphony Square this summer. 512-974-6700
• Stay cool in the constant 68 degree, spring-fed Barton Springs Pool. 512-476-9044
• Swim warm year round at the heated Stacy Pool in Big Stacy Park. 512-974-6700
• Prepare your best pun and participate in the O Henry Pun Off this May. 512-973-9929
• Spotlight your spoken word skills Wednesdays at the Austin Poetry Slam.
• Run in the Capitol 10,000 in March. 512-445-3598
• Go to Sixth Street on Halloween for a Spook-tacular time. 512-974-7400
• Fourth of July Austin Symphony and fireworks at Auditorium Shores. 512-974-6700
• Go to the Capitol Visitors Center for a free tour. 512-305-8400
• Stroll the 12 acre park at Laguna Gloria Art Museum and enjoy an exhibit.