Aside from fishing one of the top 100 trout streams in America, there are many other attractions and entertainment options to delight the whole family, all within easy reach here in central Texas!
Austin City Guide: A complete resource guide to the Capitol of Texas.
Texas State Capitol: The Texas Capitol is an extraordinary example of late 19th century public architecture and is widely recognized as one of the nation's most distinguished state capitols. It was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1970 and designated a National Historic Landmark in 1986 for its "significant contribution to American history."
Live Music Capital of the World®: Ever wonder why Austin is known as the Live Music Capital of the WorldŽ? The slogan became official in 1991, after it was discovered that Austin had more live music venues per capita than anywhere else in the nation. Today, our city hosts nearly 200 venues and is home to thousands of musicians. Which means you can catch a show any day of the week, at almost any time.
Gruene Hall: Texas' Oldest Dance Hall: Built in 1878, Gruene Hall is the oldest continually running dance hall in Texas, and the Central Texas
birthplace to many great songwriters and musicians. Including George Strait, Ace in the Hole,
Jerry Jeff Walker, Lyle Lovett, Joe Ely, Robert Earl Keen, The Fabulous Thunderbirds, Hal
Ketchum, Bruce and Charlie Robison, and many more.
Gristmill: River Restaurant & Bar: Situated on a bluff overlooking the Guadalupe River, this spectacular restaurant nestled under the shade of towering oak trees has been the perfect getaway for a unique casual dining experience for thirty years.
Prime Outlets: Voted the “Third-Best Place to Shop in the World” by ABC’s The View, Prime Outlets – San Marcos is the largest outlet shopping destination in Texas and the third-largest in the world. This spectacular shopping mecca is also one of the top most visited tourist attractions in Texas, with 140 luxury and brand-name outlet stores.
Tanger Outlets: Over 100 brand name outlet stores just off I-35 in San Marcos!
Schlitterbahn Waterpark Resort: Bring the whole family and see why Schlitterbahn Waterpark Resort has been voted the best waterpark anywhere! Schlitterbahn Waterpark Resort in New Braunfels has over 3 miles of tubing adventures, 7 children’s water playgrounds,17 water slides, the world’s first surfing machine, and 3 uphill water coasters spread over 65 acres of fun.
Visit San Antonio: A complete guide to the Heart of Texas.
Six Flags Fiesta Texas: Six Flags Fiesta Texas offers the best in family fun and entertainment with thrilling rides and exceptional live shows. The park features over 50 rides and attractions, including Goliath, our eighth roller coaster, which sends you soaring through five inversions, two loops and a heart-pounding 80-foot drop.
Seaworld San Antonio: SeaWorld San Antonio, the world's largest marine life adventure park and family entertainment showplace, presents a splashy lineup of more than 26 sensational shows, thrilling rides, animal attractions and educational experiences for all ages. It's actually four parks in one on 250 acres: a show park, a rides and slides park, a water park and an amazing animals park.
The Alamo: Originally named Mission San Antonio de Valero, the Alamo served as home to missionaries and their Indian converts for nearly seventy years. Construction began on the present site in 1724. In 1793, Spanish officials secularized San Antonio's five missions and distributed their lands to remaining Indian residents. These man and women continued to farm the fields, once the mission's but now their own, and participated in the growing community of San Antonio.
The San Antonio River Walk: The San Antonio River Walk is a public park open 365 days a year, lined with individual businesses composed of restaurants, hotel, attractions and more.
