Austin, Texas (looking
North) December 2006
Austin's "Town Lake", The Colorado
River .
Austin is in Travis County, Texas. The Austin-San Marcos
Metropolitan Statistical Area includes Bastrop, Caldwell, Hays, Travis,
and Williamson Counties.
Located in the Central Texas Hill Country, Austin is approximately 230
miles from Mexico and less than 200 miles from 3 of the 10 largest U.S.
cities
(192 miles from Dallas to its north, 79 miles from San Antonio to its
south, and 162 miles from Houston to its southeast).
Occupying a land area of 271.8 square miles, Austin had a 2000 census
population of 656, 562. The current population of Austin, as of April
1, 2002, is 680, 899
Austin averages 300 days of sunshine each year and about 33.78 inches
of rainfall. It rarely snows in Austin.
U.T
The University of Texas at Austin is one of the largest public
universities in the United States. Founded in 1883, the university has
grown from a single building, eight teachers,
two departments and 221 students to a 350-acre main campus with 21,000
faculty and staff, 16 colleges and schools and almost 50,000 students
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Transportation into and
around
Austin from Austin
Bergstrom International Airport.
Airport Shuttle Service - The Super Shuttle
Austin City Bus
(CapMetro) from Airport to Downtown - .50 cents
Taxi
American Yellow Checker Cab: (512) 452-9999
Austin Cab: (512) 478-2222
Limousine
service
Al Adams Limo: (512) 472-1142
Allstate Executive Limo: (512) 834-0896
Austin Area Limo: (512) 386-8600
Austin VIP: (512) 258-0404
Carey Limo: (512) 929-5009
Crown Limo: (512) 250-5466
Cynthia's Manhattan Limo: (512) 365-5466
ETS Global Chauffeured Services: (512) 477-5466
Executive Limo Sedans: (210) 225-5466
Galleria Sedan & Limo Services: (512) 255-8282
Longhorn Limousine: (512) 699-5466
Marriton Limo: (512) 329-7007
Pink Car Limousine: (512) 476-5466
Roy's Limousine: (512) 293-1494
Sedan's, Inc.: (512) 372-9000
Texas Style Limo: (512) 797-4831
Walker Productions, Inc.: (512) 926-9427
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Places
to Stay: We suggest using
Priceline.com
for the best Hotel/Motel price when visiting Austin.
Rodeway Inn University/Downtown
http://www.choicehotels.com/ires/en-US/html/HotelInfo?hotel=TX191&sid=
512-477-6395
2900 N I 35
Austin, TX 78705-3404
$95 Fri & Sat / $83 Sun
Located next to the University of Texas. 1 mile from downtown state
capitol and convention center. 1 1/2 blocks from LBJ Library, Museum,
Thomson Conference Center. 1 1/2 blocks from St.David's Hospital &
Concordia College.
Comfort Suites Austin
http://www.choicehotels.com/ires/html/ComfortSuitesHome
(512) 386-6000
7501 E Ben White Blvd
Austin, TX 78741
$99 a night
The New Comfort Suites- Austin Airport is conveniently located within 1
mile to Austin Bergstron International Airport, at Ben White and
Riverside Drive. The hotel offers complimentary Shuttle service to the
airport Monday thru Friday 6:00am-10:00pm. The Comfort Suites - Austin
Airport features 84 brand new beautifully designed spacious King and 2
bedded Queen Suites. The hotel also features L-Suites with living room,
sofa sleeper and dining area.
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites
Austin Airport
http://www.austinhotels.holidayinnexpress.com/
512-386-7600
7601 East Ben White Boulevard
Austin, TX 78747
$104 a night
The Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Austin is a lovely all
suites, Boutique type property is conveniently located within minutes
of Ercot, IKON, AMD, Progressive Insurance, Texas Dept of Insurance,
American Red Cross, Southwest Keys, LCRA, Starkey, Texas Parks &
Wildlife and Austin Bergstrom International Airport. We're not all work
we're fun too. Enjoy the entertainment of the famous Austin 6th Street
Entertainment District, the Texas State Capital, Governors Mansion,
University of Texas, Museums and extensive hiking and biking trails,
plus bats galore, all within minutes. We invite you to experience the
quality of service only you deserve. All rooms have air purifiers and
we are a completely Smoke-Free hotel. Don't forget to ask us about how
to earn miles with the Priority Club. (airport shuttle available
6am-10pm only)
The Hilton Austin Airport
http://www.hilton.com
512-385-6767
9515 New Airport Drive
Austin, TX 78719
$129 a night
The Hilton Austin Airport, located on the grounds of the Austin
Bergstrom International Airport, opened in early 2001. The hotel is 2
minutes away from the passenger terminal with free airport shuttle. We
offer 20,000 sq. feet of state of the art meeting space in 18 separate
meeting rooms. This includes the Bergstrom Grand Ballroom encompassing
7,000 sq feet with a capacity of 800 people.We offer 262 delightful
guest rooms that bring new meaning to the word comfort. All rooms have
multiple two-line telephones with voice mail and modem hookups.All the
guest amenities of a full service hotel are offered including an
outdoor pool, state of the art fitness facility, business center, two
jogging and walking trails in our beautiful garden, a gift shop and an
inviting casual hotel dining room - ''The Creeks''.
Hyatt Regency Austin
http://austin.hyatt.com/hyatt/hotels/index.jsp
512- 477 1234
208 Barton Springs Boulevard
Austin, TX 78704
$199 a night
Hill Country or exhilarating city or river views enhance contemporary
themed interiors featuring earth tones and rich wood furnishings. Each
guest room features the Hyatt Grand Bed boasting down duvets, oversized
pillows and triple sheeting. A fashionable full-length mirror and
decorative light fixtures offer superior visibility. The oversized work
desk offers high-speed wireless Internet access, as well as an
ergonomically designed chair. Enjoy deluxe amenities such as a 32" flat
panel TV, on-demand programming and easy video checkout. The bathrooms
are appointed with imported marble tile flooring, elliptical shower rod
and Speakman showerheads that provide an invigorating shower
experience. Some rooms feature balconies overlooking Town Lake.
The Hilton Downtown Austin
http://www.hilton.com
512-482-8000
500 East Fourth Street
Austin, TX 78701
$299 a night
Located in downtown Austin, the only hotel adjacent to the Austin
Convention Center. One block from Sixth Street entertainment and
walking distance from the Warehouse Entertainment District. In the
downtown business district and near all attractions and points of
interest in the downtown area such as the Capitol Building, University
of Texas Campus, Bob Bullock Texas Historical Museum and the LBJ
Presidential Library. Also, only seven miles or ten minutes from the
Austin Bergstrom International Airport. The property features 800
rooms, each equipped with a spacious work desk with two phones (each
with 2 lines), voicemail and a data port offering Wireless High Speed
Internet Service. A hospitality center in each room includes a
serve-bar and coffee maker. Iron/ironing board and hair dryer are also
standard in all rooms.The hotel has a Business Center, Concierge
Service and full-service Health Club featuring exercise facilities,
Massage Therapy and Personal Trainers. Food and Beverage amenities and
service includes two restaurants, a Coffee Shoppe, a lobby bar and
24-hour Room Service. A 48-foot outdoor heated lap pool and whirlpool
are also available.
Hampton Inn & Suites Downtown
Austin
http://hamptoninn.hilton.com/en/hp/index.jhtml;jsessionid=34JB0C2XCVBLQCSGBIV2VCQKIYFC5UUC
200 San Jacinto Boulevard
Austin, Texas, United States, 78701
512-472-1500
$169 a night
The Hampton Inn & Suites Austin-Downtown hotel in Texas is the
newest boutique hotel to open in Downtown Austin since 1986. The
16 stories Hampton Inn & Suites Austin-Downtown hotel offers 209
guest rooms and suites. The Hampton Inn & Suites Austin hotel is 1
block from the Convention Center and 1 block from the Town Lake Hike
and Bike trails. Hampton Inn is a leading brand of quality,
value-priced hotels. Here you'll find clean, fresh, comfortable rooms
standard with a coffee maker, iron and ironing board, and complimentary
in-room movie channel. Enjoy complimentary local calls and no surcharge
for using a calling card. Guests also enjoy the following complimentary
items: On the HouseTM hot breakfast, Hampton's On the RunTM breakfast
bags (Monday-Friday), high speed internet access in every room,
wireless internet access in the lobby, meeting rooms and public areas,
coffee and tea in the lobby 24 hours a day, and USA Today(R) copies
Monday-Friday. Hampton also offers a 24 hour front desk, message and
fax service. As always your stay is backed by the 100% Hampton
Guarantee. If you're not 100% satisfied, we don't expect you to pay.
That's our promise and your guarantee. That's 100% Hampton.TM
Habitat
Suites Hotel
500 Highland Mall Blvd.
Austin, Texas 78752
(512)467-6000 (800)535-4663
Natalie Marquis, General Manager
( Call Natalie for the MFS rate )
512-567-6000 phone
512-452-6712 fax
Natalie@habitatsuites.com
1 Bedroom Suites $127/night
2 Bedroom Suites $187/night
http://www.HabitatSuites.com
Habitat Suites Hotel is Austin's
award-winning "green" hotel".
We host the largest on-site solar
installation of any hotel in the country, supplying about 25% of our
total energy and purchasing the rest from renewable sources.
ecological consciousness in action as our commitment to creating an
environmentally sustainable future for us all.
Come see what we mean when we say "it's more than a beautiful place to
stay." Stroll amongst our herb gardens and evergreens; lie in our pool
and soak up the sun; sit back in our jacuzzi and watch the moon rise;
feel the worries and cares slip away, knowing that you're supporting an
environmentally sustainable future for us all.
We are five minutes from historic downtown Austin, the State Capitol
Complex, the University of Texas, the LBJ Library and Museum, Austin
Town Lake, and only 15 minutes within the high-tech perimeter. Our
suites portray tasteful furnishings that are comfortable and stylish.
Each of our suites feature:
• A spacious, contemporary living/working area, with
a wood burning fireplace.
• Private bedrooms with king size beds and
bath/vanity area within the bedroom area.
• Our two bedroom suites feature private
bath/vanities in each bedroom and have a king size bed downstairs and a
full size bed upstairs.
• A color television in the living room area and
color televisions in each bedroom. Complimentary premium cable,
including Disney, Discovery and HBO.
• Luxurious suites have a complete living
area--separate bedroom has its own bathroom and solid privacy door.
• Dual line telephones with a data port, and voice
mail. Complimentary, unlimited, local telephone calls. Phones in each
bedroom and in the living area.
• Private entrance with complimentary parking across
from your suite; two bedroom suites feature separate keyed entrances to
each bedroom suite.
• Fully equipped kitchen and breakfast bar with full
size appliances.
• All suites have china, utensils, toaster and coffee
maker; microwaves are available upon request.
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FRESH LOCAL FOOD
Boggy Creek
Organic Farm Right in Austin. (Open to public on Wednesday &
Saturday only)
Downtown Farmers Market
(Saturday only)
Sunset Valley Farmers Market
aka: "Westlake Farmers Market" (Saturday only)
Texas Organic Farmers and Gardeners
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Retail Food choices
Wheatsville Co-Op
Sun Harvest Foods
Fresh Plus Foods West Lynn St & 12th Street, also 39th Street
and Duval
Home Delivery of Clean food
Central Market
WholeFoods
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Austin Webcams
UT
Tower Cam
North End Renovation
Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium
Oasis Cam on
Lake Travis
http://www.earthcam.com/usa/texas/austin
News
8 Webcam
Bobalu Cigar Co.
509 E. 6th St. Austin, Texas
KXAN News Cams
2nd Street Cam
in Austin
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Sports links in Austin
http://www.txrd.com
http://www.icebats.com
http://www.austinwranglers.com
http://www.roundrockexpress.com
http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/parks/golf.htm
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Outside Fun
ZILKER
PARK and Barton Springs Pool
SUPER FAST go-karts
SegWay Tour 1
SegWay Tour 2
Austin Duck Adventures offers a
combined land and water tour of Austin sights with amphibious vehicles
Just
for Fun boat rentals on Lake Travis
Austin Rowing Dock
Texas Rowing Center
Capital Cruises on Town Lake
& Bat Tour
Texas
State Rock Climbing Parks
Rock Climbers link
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Air Conditioned Fun
Austin Rock Gym
