Moon 52 Things to Do in Austin & San Antonio: Local Spots, Outdoor Recreation, Getaways
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Moon 52 Things to Do in Austin & San Antonio: Local Spots, Outdoor Recreation, Getaways
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Overview
- Cool things to do in and around the cities: Get to know more about East Austin’s Black and brown roots, look for murals by local artists, and have old-fashioned fun at a drive-in theater. Learn about native Texas plants on a hike, cool off at a nearby swimming hole, or sample authentic sotol in the desert. Grab a cocktail on Rainey Street, listen to live jazz, or learn how to two-step from an expert. People-watch in San Antonio’s hip Pearl neighborhood, bike the Mission Trail, and feast on tacos
- Day trips and weekend getaways: Sample and sip on the Hill Country Wine Trail or dig in to a plate of barbecue in Lockhart. Cool off in Wimberley's Blue Hole, float the river in New Braunfels, or creep through the caves at Longhorn Cavern State Park
- Experiences broken down by category: Find ideas for each season, activities with kids, outdoor adventures, late-night music, arts and culture, scenic drives, and more
- A local's advice: Whether it’s an art gallery or a historic landmark, local author Christina Garcia knows the ins and outs of Austin and San Antonio
- Inspirational full-color photos throughout
- Easy-to-scan planning tips: Addresses, time allotment, and tips for avoiding the crowds at popular attractions
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Product Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781640495548 |
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| Publisher: | Avalon Publishing |
| Publication date: | 04/26/2022 |
| Pages: | 240 |
| Sales rank: | 433,301 |
| Product dimensions: | 6.40(w) x 5.50(h) x 0.60(d) |
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Table of Contents
Austin
1 Howl at the moon in Zilker Park 24
2 Learn how to two-step at a hoedown 28
3 Go bar-hopping along Rainey Street 32
4 Celebrate Austin's festival culture 36
5 Taste Texas at addictive barbecue joints 40
6 Save a horse, ride a bicycle 44
7 Laugh your heart out at a comedy show 48
8 Find vintage treasures in North Loop 52
9 Kayak beautiful Lady Bird Lake 56
10 Run with the cool crowd on East 6th Street 60
11 See why Austin is the "Live Music Capital of the World" 64
12 Sip a craft brew 68
13 Dive into Latin American art at Blanton Museum 72
14 Eat like royalty at food trucks 76
15 Check out the ever-changing South Congress Avenue 80
16 See cutting-edge art at Austin's East Side galleries 84
17 Eat your way through the best farmers market in Austin 88
18 Hike the Greenbelt 92
19 Kick back at a drive-in movie 96
20 Answer the bat signal on Congress Avenue Bridge 100
21 See the peacocks at Mayfield Park 104
22 Walk among wildflowers 108
23 Bask in the glow of holiday lights 112
24 Touch the sky at Mount Bonnell 116
25 Hunt for murals 120
San Antonio
26 Unwrap an ice-cold paleta 124
27 Immerse yourself in art at Hopscotch 128
28 Eat tacos for all three meals 132
29 Get spooked on a ghost tour 136
30 Wear a flower crown at Fiesta 140
31 Explore underground at Natural Bridge Caverns 144
32 Shop in "Little Mexico" at San Antonio's Historic Market Square 148
33 See the best of old and new San Antonio in the Pearl District 152
34 Bike the Mission Trail 156
35 Stroll through King William Historic District 160
36 Take in art along the River Walk 164
37 Walk in tranquility at the Japanese Tea Garden 168
Hill Country and Beyond
38 Float the river in San Marcos 172
39 Fire an apple cannon at a fall festival 176
40 Drink ancient desert spirits 180
41 Paint the town red at the oldest dancehall in Texas 184
42 Sip your way through Texas Wine Country 188
43 Get away to Fredericksburg 192
44 Take a dip in Hamilton Pool 196
45 Find every waterfall at Colorado Bend State Park 200
46 Step back in time at Dinosaur Park 204
47 Drink with the devil at the Devil's Backbone Tavern 208
48 Fly through the trees at Zip Lost Pines 212
49 Explore a Texas jungle in Palmetto State Park 216
50 Sip liquid sunshine on the Texas Whiskey Trail 218
51 Drive through the "Swiss Alps of Texas" on the Twisted Sisters 222
52 Hike through fall colors at Lost Maples 226