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K E L L E R W I L L I A M S R E A L T Y®

The Gossett Group

REALTOR®

Born and raised in Austin, Grayson uses her knowledge and savvy of the local market to assist her clients in buying

and selling real estate. Her professional background in sales and marketing has taught her the importance of building

relationships, thinking strategically, and working with clients to achieve a sound investment.

Grayson’s passion for real estate started at an early age, as she grew

up watching her parents’ remodel homes in Lake Travis,

Westlake, Barton Creek, South Austin, and Clarksville.

This experience has given her a unique perspective of

the diverse and changing Austin real estate market

and has allowed her to use a skilled, creative

approach to provide clients with a positive

outcome.

1611 W. Fifth Street• Austin TX 78703 | [email protected] | 512.921.0323 | TheGossettGroup.com

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Meet the teamLESLIE GOSSETTLeslie began her career in real estate in 2005 as a student at Texas Christian University. With a passion for real estate, she co-founded the TCU Real Estate Club before graduating with a BBA in Finance and Real Estate. As a Realtor, she gained a foothold in the Dallas/Ft.Worth luxury residential market, before taking a position with a commercial private equity group as an investment analyst. An active member of the Austin Board of Realtors, Leslie serves on the Professional Standards and Education committees. Additionally, Leslie serves as VP Panhellenic for the University of Texas Kappa Alpha Theta Alumni group. In her leisure, Leslie enjoys interior design, traveling, and being a big sister with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Texas.

Before joining Austin Portfolio Real Estate, Leslie ran her own brokerage, N30 Living, specializing in Central Austin real estate and the sale of new construction homes. Now, as an experienced Austin agent, Leslie and her team, The Gossett Group, represent some of Austin’s finest properties and consistently produce top results through the same principles on which Leslie built her business.

DIANA VON ROSENBERG Diana knows Austin and calls it home. Originally from La Grange, TX she moved here in 2005 to attend St. Edwards University and has been here ever since. She has a degree in Psychology and worked previously as a style advisor for a Dallas based custom clothing line, J. Hilburn. She enjoys traveling both locally and internationally, trying new and creative workout classes, and is an unofficial local foodie whom people often come to for restaurant recommendations in the Greater Austin area.

Diana spends her weeks following up with buyers and previewing property. She is an expert on available inventory in the Austin area and loves to help buyers find their dream home!

ANGELA SCHNEIDER, LISTING-TO-CLOSEListing to Close is the premiere transaction coordination service for Realtors® and Angela is the force that started it all. In today’s market, consumers expect to be kept in the loop and recieve immediate answers in regards to their affairs. While working with Listing to Close, and specifically with the company’s founder, you are sure to receive the best service possible.

JENNIFER ASBURY-HUGHES, FINGERPULSE MEDIAPresident of FingerPulse Media, Inc., the preferred agency for luxury marketing and branding of the Portfolio Brand at Keller Williams Luxury Homes International and Owner at Austin Email Flyers, an active real estate communication network, Jennifer Asbury-Hughes truly has her finger on the pulse when it comes to luxury real estate marketing.

She has worked with companies large and small including Heritage Auction Gal-leries in Dallas Texas, Trammell S. Crow/Texas Business for Clean Air, and Haynes & Boone. A published writer, she studied journalism at the University of Georgia, Graphic Design at the Art Institute , and Strategic Communications at Penn State University.



“We are the key that unlocks the door to distinct, elegant estates in the most sought-after neighborhoods in Austin”

WELCOME TO AUSTIN PORTFOLIO REAL ESTATE

Austin Portfolio Real Estate is a locally-owned luxury boutique developed as the “first of it’s kind” off-site luxury business center with a separate and distinctive name from our parent franchise company, Keller Williams Realty International.

Design and functionality are key features of our extensive property collection as well as our privately listed estates. The real estate professionals in our group are the most acclaimed, most productive, and most well-known names in the real estate industry. So please, contact me with any questions you might have about the market or our services. No question is too mundane – I want to help!

I work with a dedicated team of real estate associates who specialize in luxury real estate, but are well qualified to work with clients in every price range. With such a great team backing me up, I will help you find the most exclusive properties available in Austin, Texas, at the price range that you have determined. I understand your needs and am able to find the perfect luxury home based on your expectations and requests. The world is moving to Austin, Texas. Austin has been nominated as America’s fastest growing city by Forbes Magazine, and it has also been internationally acclaimed as one of the best cities in which to live in the United States. Austin is also known as the live music capital of the world with a continuously growing local economy. Nestled in the heart of the Texas hill country, Austin offers an amazing array of lifestyles for all ages and makes Austin the perfect city to buy your dream home. Luxury homes in Austin feature a special blend of architecture designed for the unique landscape of the Texas hill country.

The #1 source to find homes for sale in Austin


TeamWhen you hire me, you hire a team made up of myself and two other licensed real estate agents. Someone is always available for showings and open houses.

Track record My sale price to list price ratio consistently hovers around 100%, meaning that I often deliver offers to my clients that are in line or above list price. I am able to achieve this in two ways: first, in my ability to properly analyze the market and set an optimum list price to achieve my seller’s goal and secondly through my ability to negotiate buyers up on their price.

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WHYTHE GOSSETT GROUP AT

AUSTIN PORTFOLIO REAL ESTATE?

Brand RecognitionI have the privilege of working in an exclusive, luxury-focused office alongside some of Austin’s most ac-claimed agents. The brand recognition from Austin Portfolio Real Estate, in addition to the Keller Williams Luxury network offers strong credibility and a high perception of value to buyers when I’m listing your home.


Vast database of buyersMy team invests heavily in our business, including online lead generation sources such as Zillow.com, - where we own more than half of 78704. Being a Zillow Premiere Agent also benefits my sellers because all of my listings are automatically deemed a featured listing. Zillow’s featured listings rank higher when buyers start their search on Zillow.

Also as of May 2014, we have 400 buyer leads in our database who are utilizing our online tools to find a home in Austin. Each week, we generate approximately 20 new buyer leads within our system.

Performance BasedIf we don’t get your home under contract within 30 days at a price and terms that are acceptable to you, I will reduce my commission from 6 to 5%. I want my incentives to be aligned with yours

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CONTRACT TO CLOSE.

Once we accept an offer on your home, the service you receive from

me will continue.

I will monitor the progress

and insure all requirements are met by all parties.

Inspection - Negotiation and Paperwork.

Appraisal - Checking on status and requirements.

Loan Process - Status and Approval.

Homeowner’s Association paperwork and documents.

Direct all necessary documentation to closing attorney or title company, lender, co-opagent, unrepresented buyer, etc.

Provide contact information for utilities, vendors for repairs, insurance requirements, tax information, etc.

Arrange final inspection, if necessary.

Arrange final walk-through, if desired.

Keep in constant contact to keep you well informed of the closing process.

Review the Settlement Statement in advance when possible and distribute to you Attend Closing and transferring of keys.

1611 W. Fifth St. Suite 100 | AustiN, Texas 78703 | lesliegossett.com

The Gossett Group


When US Congressman, Stephen F. Austin led 300 American families into the new Mexican colony of Texas, he discovered they might have to turn around and go back. Austin had a charter from the Spanish government to establish a town, but when Mexico won its independence from Spain, it looked like the Mexican government wasn’t going to honor the charter. Austin managed to renegotiate, and the colonists found an appealing spot in Central Texas, near the conver-gence of Shoal Creek and the Colora-do River, and named it Waterloo. Each family was given their own land, for which they were to pay 12 1/2 cents per acre. When none of the colonists seemed willing to pay, Mexico renego-tiated to allow each family 5 years to pay $30.

According to local folklore, Stephen F. Austin met with the local Native Amer-ican leaders and negotiated a border treaty at the site of what is now called

Treaty Oak, a majestic Live Oak tree estimated to be about 500 years old, and the last of what was once a grove of 14 trees that served as a sacred meeting place for the Comanche and Tonkawa tribes.

After Texas won its independence in 1836, the village of Waterloo was chosen as the site for the Capitol of the Republic of Texas. Sam Houston, among others, disagreed with the decision, and the Capitol was moved 5 times before being officially named by President Mirabeau Lamar in 1839. The initial plan included a 640 acre site along the Colorado River bor-dered by Shoal Creek on the west and Waller Creek on the east, and Presi-dent Lamar renamed the town Austin.

The city honors the original name of Waterloo today in a city park and two local businesses. (Waterloo Park, Waterloo Records, and Waterloo Icehouse).

The real growth of the city of Austin began in 1845 when the Texan Con-stitutional Congress approved an-nexation to the United States. A more permanent Capitol building was built and the town began to flourish.

The Civil War began a trend that would characterize Austin politics un-til modern times. Despite the fact that the state of Texas voted to secede from the Union and join the Confed-eracy, the citizens of Austin voted overwhelmingly to remain a part of the Union.

The post Civil War era saw an influx of newly emancipated African-Ameri-cans who established local churches, neighborhoods and businesses, many of which survive today: the neighborhoods of Masontown, Wheat-ville, Pleasant Hill and Clarksville were all created in the 1860’s and 70’s by these groups. During the economic boom of the 1890’s the north Austin

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neighborhood Hyde Park was estab-lished by the influx of new business owners moving in to Austin.

Already the seat of government, the city became a center of education as well in 1881, when Austin was chosen as the site for the new University of Texas, which began holding classes in 1883. That same year, Tillotson Col-lege for African-Americans opened its doors, and the Austin public school system was instituted.

This period saw huge growth for Austin’s population and a series of improvements projects. Austin’s beautiful Capitol building was built in 1888 using pink granite from Marble Falls. It is the largest state capitol in the country, and while the U.S. capitol has more square footage, Austin’s capitol building is 7 feet taller. In 1910, the city built electric street lamps called Moonlight Towers. Aus-tin is the only city in the world to still operate them. The tower serves as a major setting in the movie “Dazed and Confused” by Austin filmmaker Richard Linklater.

In the original city plan, the town was centered around a grand avenue lead-ing to the capitol building (Congress Avenue). The north/south streets were named after Texas’ rivers, in geographical order from East Avenue (now I35) to West Avenue. The east/west streets were originally named for native Texas trees (Live Oak, Elm), but were changed to numbered streets (from 1st to 15th Streets) in 1884. The Congress Avenue bridge was built in 1913, expanding the city south of the river and creating the Travis Heights community. In 1918, the city acquired Barton Springs, the spring fed pool that became a symbol of the increasing appeal of Austin as a residential city.

As the city expanded its services, including parks, hospitals, sewage, water and electricity, the population increased steadily. In 1893 the first dam was built on the Colorado River to generate hydroelectric power and clean water. Unfortunately, the dam was built directly on top of the fault line and it collapsed in 1900, which triggered a time of severe economic downturn. Congressman Lyndon B Johnson oversaw the rebuilding of the dam nearly 20 years later, naming it Tom Miller Dam and creating Lake Austin. In conjunction with the LCRA,

Mansfield Dam was built 21 miles upriver, and then Buchanan Dam, allowing Austinites to have inexpen-sive, city-owned hydroelectric power. The Longhorn Crossing Dam was built downriver in 1960, forming Town Lake (now known as Lady Bird Lake after first lady Lady Bird Johnson).

In the 1970’s, technology joined government and education as a major center of Austin life. Companies like IBM, Texas Instruments and Motorola set up shop, and by the 90’s there were more than 400 high-tech com-panies calling Austin home. Austin was a major player in the dotcom boom, and rebounded into expanding markets of game development, music production and filmmaking.

The rapid growth in the late 20th Cen-tury triggered a political divide among home-grown Austinites and big business development that has been a major struggle in modern Austin. As early as the 1970’s there were more than 150 different groups dedicated to conserving nature, beautification, preserving the city’s history and pro-tecting wildlife.

It was also in the 1970’s that a group of misfit Country & Western musi-cians made Austin their home. Guys like Willie Nelson and Jerry Jeff Walker had had enough of the big music industry life in Nashville and were looking for something different.

Country music, rock, and blues came together with artists like Stevie Ray Vaughn and Janis Joplin in what be-came known as the “Austin sound.” The Armadillo World Headquarters in downtown Austin became a mecca for anti-establishment musicians of all kinds. Austin City Limits premiered on PBS in 1975. Austin became known as a place where struggling musicians could launch their careers to receptive audiences of other mu-sicians, “Austin hippies”, cowboys and businessmen. Now with more than 100 live music venues, Austin is known as The Live Music Capitol of the World and home to two world famous festivals, South by Southwest and Austin City Limits.

In 1980, the Congress Avenue bridge underwent a major renovation, cre-ating a series of concrete “caverns” underneath the bridge that proved to be an ideal home for bats. The bridge is now home to the largest urban pop-ulation of bats in the world. At dusk, each evening from March to October, 1.5 million bats fly from the bridge to feed on insects, returning before dawn.

From Stephen F. Austin and the Re-public of Texas to Willie Nelson and the Congress Avenue bats, Austin has a colorful and “weird” history. It’s an eclectic town with a diverse popu-lation and a rich history.


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Austin NEIGHBORHOOD GUIDEWith over 220 days of sunshine, the second strongest job market in America (according to Forbes), live music every night of the week and a rich diversity of culture, it is easy to see why nearly 150 people move to Austin every day. And with dozens of distinct neighborhoods, ranging from the urban-chic east Austin area to the quiet sophistication of Westlake Hills, Austin has something to offer everyone when it comes to choosing a home.

Central Austin is seeing revitalization in its housing market, with loft renovations and new housing to historical structures such as the Brown Building. You can find apartment and condominium developments near the central business district, the Capitol complex, and the entertainment district, or you can choose to live in the historic communities that surround the University of Texas, where Victorian and Craftsman-style homes are available. Venture a little farther from the downtown core and you’ll find established neighborhoods with neighborhood associations and a population mix of singles to young families to retirees.

DOWNTOWNYou can live the urban lifestyle dream in downtown Austin. Walk to work, dinner, a play, or a nightclub. This is a convenient, exciting, and vibrant place to live. Downtown is filled with restaurants, theatres, museums, hike-and-bike trails along Lady Bird Lake, and an eclectic entertainment scene. This is why so many people love calling downtown home. There is a wide range of residential choices in and around the downtown area, from single-family homes to more than 3,216 unique residential units you can buy or rent.

ALLANDALENorthwest of downtown, Allandale is bordered by MoPac Expressway, Anderson Lane, Burnet Road, and Hancock Drive. Shoal Creek runs through Allandale. With major driving arteries like MoPac, Anderson Lane, and Burnet Road on three sides of the neighborhood, getting from Allandale to just about anywhere in Austin is pretty quick. Northwest Park and the neighborhood off-leash dog park are just two of the reasons that many of this community’s residents have lived here since it was built, more than 50 years ago.

HYDE PARKLocated about 10 minutes north of the University of Texas, Hyde Park is a place for homeowners and renters, many of whom tend to be university students. Areas of Hyde Park have some very charming Craftsman- and bungalow-style homes that have been beautifully updated. Recreation in the community includes the Hancock Golf course and a number of shops and cafes, including the nearby Central Market and the Triangle, a popular multi-use center.

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TARRYTOWNLocated west of downtown, Tarrytown is bordered by MoPac Expressway, Lake Austin, Enfield Road, and 35th Street. What was once a neighborhood of quaint little houses has grown as homes have been remodeled and expanded, or torn down to make room for a new home on the lot. Home prices in Tarrytown have held value and continue to rise because of proximity to UT and downtown. This is a neighborhood of gracious homes, old churches, and quiet parks, with easy access to Lake Austin, Mount Bonnell, and Laguna Gloria – an indoor/outdoor venue that consists of 12 acres of beautiful parkland, including a mile of Lake Austin shoreline. Home to Austin Museum of Art, Laguna Gloria is a Mediterranean-style-villa built in 1916.

East AustinDiversity among the neighborhoods east of Interstate 35 includes groundbreaking master-planned communities, neighborhoods that sprang up in the first half of the century, and an interesting mix of hip and affordable housing.

MUELLERMueller is one of the fastest-growing and greenest communities in Austin. Designed on the site of Austin’s former airport, the neighborhood is envisioned as a mixed-use community, with condominiums, shops, offices, and green space. Many newer homes in the area incorporate energy-efficient design. In addition to quick access to Interstate 35, this and other communities just east of the highway enjoy proximity to Dell Children’s Hospital, downtown, and the University of Texas.

CHERRYWOODCherrywood, an established neighborhood with plentiful green space and quiet tree-lined streets, encompasses a number of subdivisions, including University Park, Avalon, Willow Brook, and French Place. Many of the remodeled homes in Cherrywood are perfect for starter homes and first-time buyers.

West AustinStretching west of downtown to Lake Travis, neighborhoods range from student rentals and tastefully updated homes to some of the area’s most exclusive communities nestled in scenic rolling hills.

WEST LAKE HILLSWest Lake Hills is technically a separate city just southwest of downtown Austin. It has Lake Austin on its eastern border and street after street of spectacular waterfront and lake-view homes. West Lake Hills is served by the highly rated Eanes Independent School District (ISD). Because of its proximity to downtown and the excellent schools, combined with awesome views and lake frontage, West Lake Hills contains some of the most expensive homes in the state.

ROB ROYRob Roy is an exclusive subdivision in the Hill Country about 20 minutes west of downtown Austin. Many homes offer incredible views of Lake Austin or the Colorado River basin, which has carved a dramatic path out of the limestone hills. Rob Roy is served by the Eanes ISD.

DAVENPORT RANCHDavenport Ranch is an Austin subdivision that runs on the east side of Loop 360 between the Austin Country Club on Lake Austin and Ayers Drive. Beyond Ayers Drive is the Wild

Basin Nature Preserve; homes that back to the preserve are very private. Homes at the north end of Davenport Ranch actually back to the golf course at the Austin Country Club, and many overlook Lake Austin.

STEINER RANCHSteiner Ranch is a large master-planned subdivision located near Lake Travis. Just off Ranch Road 620, Steiner Ranch is about 40 minutes from the downtown Austin area. Many of the homes in this community have striking views with dramatic drops to the water and access to a variety of walking trails, parks, swimming pools, tennis courts, and the University of Texas golf course.

Northwest AustinThis part of Austin is one of the city’s more scenic areas. Pair that appeal with quick access to downtown and several of austin’s high-tech employers, and it’s easy to see why homes and apartments in this area remain popular.

GREAT HILLSFirst developed in the 1970s, the Great Hills neighborhood in Northwest Austin has grown significantly over the decades. While it still has a true neighborhood feel, it is conveniently located near multiple major highways and myriad stores and restaurants.


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JESTER ESTATESThe Jester neighborhood of more than 900 homes is located just 12 miles from downtown Austin and is surrounded on three sides by the Balcones Canyonlands Preserve. This green neighborhood is convenient to a multitude of high-tech companies along scenic Loop 360.

LAKE POINTELocated off Bee Caves Road close to Highway 71, Lake Pointe is about 30 minutes from downtown and about 10 minutes from various points on the lake. Homes in Lake Pointe range from simple but relatively new neighborhood homes, to homes backing to a nature preserve, to homes with spectacular views of the Hill Country or Lake Austin. The area is served by the Lake Travis ISD, which is an excellent school district.

South AustinQuirky and a little eccentric, South Austin features the eclectic SoCo shopping district, convenient access to downtown, and a relatively short commute to San Marcos or San Antonio.

TRAVIS HEIGHTSSouth of the Colorado River and tucked between Interstate 35 and South Congress Avenue is Travis Heights, one of Austin’s most sought-after addresses – particularly among professionals, many of whom work downtown and enjoy the quiet neighborhood just minutes from the office. Two parks, Big Stacy and Little Stacy, draw families year-round to swim, jog, cycle, or play tennis. Norwood Estate Park is one of Austin’s leash-free dog parks.

ZILKERJust south of Lady Bird Lake, the Zilker neighborhood is home to Umlauf Sculpture Garden and Zilker Park. This community in the heart of Austin, is the site of major events like ACL Fest and South by Southwest. You’ll find both small and estate-size homes here, as well as new homes and historic properties. The vibe is distinctly Austin, and the commute is negligible if you’re headed downtown.

SHADY HOLLOWShady Hollow is a great family-oriented neighborhood, about 10 minutes south of downtown, that has a nice community center with a swimming pool and children’s play area. This neighborhood hosts many activies, including an Easter egg hunt, Fall Fajita Fest, and July 4th parade.

CIRCLE CAbout 20 minutes southwest of downtown, Circle C is a master-planned community of about 2,700 homes on approximately 4,000 acres. It is also home to the Circle C Tennis center, Circle C Gold Course, and Circle C park. It’s easy to stay active in this neighborhood, with its hike-and-bike trails, soccer fields, basketball courts, children’s play areas, and Austin’s only Veloway – a paved, three-mile loop for roller skaters, roller bladers, skateboarders, and cyclists.


Getting Around AustinWelcome to Austin. One of the highlights of living and working in Austin are the many alternatives commuters have to driving. From car sharing to a burgeoning rail system, and everything in between (including horse-drawn carriages- it is Texas, after all), getting around Austin has never been easier.


Getting Around AustinTaxi CabsLike most American cities, taxi cabs are ubiquitous and there are several different ways of hailing them. One way you may want to consider is an app for your iOS or Android device, especially around closing time for the bars. Yellow Cab has their own Hail a Cab app, while Lone Star Cab uses Taxi Magic, a national service available in other cities. One can also hail a vacant cab on the street. In the evening, it is often easiest to hail a cab from the downtown hotels.

Yellow Cab Austin yellowcabaustin.com Austin Cab austincab.comLone Star Cab lonestarcabaustin.com

Metro Rail MetroRail is a quick and easy way to travel from downtown to Leander, northwest of Austin, and back again. The trains make connections with bus stops, including the new MetroRapid bus line. Capital Metro offers a mobile device app (Windows, An-droid and iOS) to purchase passes, plan routes and view arrival information. MetroRail tickets can be purchased at train stations via automated kiosks. Bikes are allowed on the trains, and up to 8 can fit in each car.

RAIL ROUTES AND SCHEDULEScapmetro.org/schedulemap-rail.aspx

Metro Bus MetroBus and the new MetroRapid serves all of Austin from early in the morning to late at night, with connections for the MetroRail and University of Texas, Austin.

BUS ROUTE SCHEDULEShttp://www.capmetro.org/schedulemap.aspx

http://www.capmetro.org/schedulemap-rapid.aspx

CarshareAustin has many ways to get around, but for the areas away from the urban core, a car may be the best bet. In lieu of buying or renting a car, take a look at car share services. They’re a convenient and hassle free way to use a car for errands or quick trips.

Car to Go http://austin.car2go.com

Zipcar http://www.zipcar.com/austin/find-cars


Bike RentalsAll sorts of bikes from beach cruisers to mountain and road bikes are avail-able for rent, long and short term. Often, cargo trailers, racks and panniers are also available. Austin has a growing bike infrastructure with separated bike lanes, off-street bikeways and the Pfluger Bridge, which provides a car-free connection over Ladybird Lake for hike and bike trails and bike-ways. Connecting it all are numbered bike routes illustrated by updated bike maps.

Bicycle Sport Shop bicyclesportshop.com

Austin Bike Tours and Rentals austinbiketoursandrentals.com

Barton Springs Bike Rental bartonspringsbikerental.com

Austin B-CycleFor short term rides from point to point generally 30 minutes or less, bike share is the way to go. Austin B-Cycle has about 40 bike share kiosks all around Austin. The kiosks are strategically placed where you want to go, and are close enough to keep the rides short. To ride, simply sign up online, swipe a card at the kiosk and pedal away.austin.bcycle.com/home/

PedicabsPedicabs are a way to get around downtown Austin or the UT area during festivals, big games or concerts. Finding a pedicab can be easy if one strolls around the more crowded areas along Fourth and Sixth Streets. Pedicabs can often be flagged down in passing. Don’t be afraid to ask the rider to suggest a good food truck or market, or to give you a ride to where you can connect to the train or a taxi for longer rides.

Easy Rider Pedicab easyriderpedicabs.com

Capital Pedicab capitalpedicab.com

Metrocycle Pedicabsmetrocyclecab.com

Horse and CarriageFor those times when nothing but the best and most elegant will do, consid-er a ride in a carriage. Carriages can be reserved ahead of time for special events or hailed from downtown around Fourth or Sixth Streets.

Austin Carriage austincarriage.com Angeli Carriages acarriage.comDie Gelbe Rose Carriages austinsdiegelberosecarriage.com

“According to FORBES

Magazine, Austinities are

SMARTY-PANTS.”


“According to FORBES

Magazine, Austinities are

SMARTY-PANTS.”

With 40% of its population holding a bachelor degree and 14% holding a graduate degree, Austin, TX is one of the best cities in the US to live, work, and play. Austin is home to more than a dozen institutions of higher learning, including Austin Community College, Huston-Tillotson University, St. Edward’s University, and of course, The University of Texas at Austin, among the top ranked universities in the nation. At the heart of the Austin community, the university offers a home where the creative, artistic minds of the world live side by side with the scientific and technological innovators of tomorrow. AISD has more than 85,000 students on more than 120 campuses, and is one of the largest employers in the city, with more than 12,000 employees. Results from the Nation’s Report Card show that the AISD 4th and 8th grade students’ scores in science were among the highest in the nation. Austin also offers a wide variety of alternative education schools, with more than 50 private and charter schools available for students of all ages. With such a diverse educational environment, it’s no wonder that Fortune Magazine has ranked Austin as one of the nation’s top five intellectual capitals.

ACC Cypress Creek1555 Cypress Creek RoadCedar Park, Texas 78613512-223-2000

ACC Eastview3401 Webberville Road Austin, Texas 78702512-223-5100

ACC Elgin1501 West US Highway 290Elgin, Texas 78621512-223-9400

ACC Hays1200 Kohlers CrossingKyle, TX 78640512-262-6500

ACC Northridge11928 Stonehollow DriveAustin, TX 78758512-223-4000

ACC Pinnacle7748 Highway 290 WestAustin, Texas 78736512-223-8001

ACC Rio Grande1212 Rio Grande StreetAustin, Texas 78701512-223-3000

ACC Riverside1020 Grove BoulevardAustin, Texas 78741 512-223-6000

ACC Round Rock4400 College Park DriveRound Rock, TX 78665512-223-0000

ACC South Austin1820 W. Stassney LaneAustin, TX 78745512-223-9100

Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary100 E 27th Street512- 404-4800

Huston-Tillotson University900 Chicon StreetAustin, TX 78702 512-505-3028

St Edward’s University3001 S Congress AvenueAustin, TX 78704 512-448-8400

Southwestern University1001 E University Avenue, Georgetown, TX 78626512-863-6511

Texas State University601 University Dr, San Marcos, TX 78666512-245-2111

University of Texas at Austin1 University StationAustin, TX 78712512-475-7348

Higher Learning institutions


Private and Charter Schools

Central Austin

All Saints Episcopal209 W. 27th StreetAustin TX 78705512-476-3589PK-K

Casa Montessori Development Center404 Atlanta StreetAustin, TX 78703512-474-4119PK-K

Good Shepherd Episcopal2206 Exposition BlvdAustin, TX 78703512-476-4393PK-K

Huntington-Surrey High4804 Grover AvenueAustin, TX 78756512-478-47439th-12th

Hyde Park Baptist3901 SpeedwayAustin, TX 78751512-465-8338PK-12th

Kirby Hall306 W. 29th StreetAustin, TX 78705512-474-1770PK-12th

Paragon Prep Middle School2001 W. Koenig LaneAustin, TX 78756512-459-5040

Sri Atmananda Memorial4100 Red River StreetAustin, TX 78751512-451-7044K-12th

St. Andrew’s Epicopal1112 W. 31st StreetAustin, TX 78705512-299-98001st-12th

St. Austin’s Catholic School1911 San Antonio StreetAustin, TX 78705512-477-3751

St. Mary’s Cathedral School910 San Jacinto Blvd.Austin, TX 78701512-476-1480PK-8th

St. Martin’s Lutheran School606 W. 15th StreetAustin, TX 78701512-476-4037PK-K

St. Paul Lutheran School3407 Red River StreetAustin, TX 78705512-472-3313

The Khabele School801 Rio GrandeAustin, TX 78701512-480-8142

The Montessori Center4108 Avenue HAustin, TX 78751512-451-5081

East Austin

Austin Peace Academy5110 Manor RoadAustin, TX 78723512-926-1737PK-10th

North Austin

Austin Junior Academy301 W. Anderson LaneAustin, TX 78752512-459-8976K-8th

Brentwood Christian School11908 N. Lamar Blvd.Austin, TX 78753512-835-5983K-12th

Holy Word Lutheran10601 Bluff Bend DriveAustin, TX 78753512-836-0660K-8th

Our Savior Lutheran1513 E. Yager LaneAustin, TX 78753512-836-9600PK-5th

Redeemer Lutheran School1500 W. Anderson LaneAustin, TX 78757512-451-6478PK-8th

St. Francis School300 E. Huntland DriveAustin, TX 78752512-454-0848PK-8th

St. Louis Catholic School2114 Saint Joseph Blvd.Austin, TX 78757512-454-0384PK-8th

Northwest Austin

Austin Jewish Academy7300 Hart LaneAustin, TX 78731512-735-8350K-8th

Hill Country Christian12124 Ranch Road 620 NorthAustin, TX 78750512-331-7036PK-12th

Menechem Hebrew Academy2127 W. Parmer LaneAustin, TX 78727512-977-0770PK-8th

St. Matthew’s Episcopal School8143 Mesa DriveAustin, TX 78759512-345-3040PK-K


St. Theresa’s Catholic School 4311 Small DriveAustin, TX 78731512-451-7105PK-8th

The Children’s School2825 Hancock Drive, #104Austin, TX 78731512-453-1126PK-3rd

South AustinAustin Montessori School5006 Sunset TrailAustin, TX 78745512-892-0253PK-9th

Bannockburn Elementary7100 Brodie LaneAustin, TX 78745512-892-0000PK-7th

Legacy Oaks Christian7915 Manchaca RoadAustin, TX 78745512-326-2286PK-12th

Montessori House of Children1601 BrackenridgeAustin, TX 78704512-440-1154

Parkside Community School1701 Toomey RoadAustin, TX 78704512-472-2559

St. Ignatius Martyr120 W. Oltorf StreetAustin, TX 78704512-422-8547PK-8th

Strickland Christian School7415 Manchaca RoadAustin, TX 78745512-447-1447PK-8th

Veritas Academy4220 Monterrey Oaks Blvd.Austin, TX 78749512-891-1673

SouthwestAustin

Austin Waldorf School8700 South View RoadAustin, TX 78737512-288-5942K-12th

Regents School of Austin3230 Travis Country CircleAustin, TX 78735512-899-8095K-12th

St. Gabriel’s Catholic School2500 Wimberly LaneAustin, TX 78735512-327-7755

St. Michael’s3000 Barton Creek Blvd.Austin, TX 78735512-328-3230

Westlake

St. Stephen’s Episcopal School6500 St. Stephen’s DriveAustin, TX 78746512-327-12136th-12th

Trinity Episcopal School3901 Bee Cave RoadAustin, TX 78746

Cedar Park/

Leander

Holy Family Catholic9400 Neenah AvenueAustin, TX 78717512-246-4455PK-8th

Summit Christian Academy(Cedar Park Campus)2121 Cypress Creek RoadCedar Park, TX 78613512-250-1369(Leander Campus)1303 Leander DriveLeander, TX 78641512-259-4416

Pflugerville/

Round Rock

Applegate Seventh-Day4 Applegate CircleRound Rock, TX 78665512-388-7870

Round Rock Christian Academy301 North Lake Creek DriveRound Rock, TX 78681512-255-4491

San Marcos

San Marcos Baptist Academy2801 Ranch Road 12San Marcos, TX 78666512-353-24006th-12th

Georgetown

Community Montessori500 Pleasant Valley TrailGeorgetown, TX 78626512-863-7920

Covenant Christian Academy1603 Northwest Blvd.Georgetown, TX 78628512-863-6946

Grace Academy225 Grace Blvd.Georgetown, TX 78633512-864-9500

St. Helen Catholic2700 E. University Ave.Georgetown, TX 78626512-868-0744

Zion Lutheran6001 FM 1105Georgetown, TX 78626512-863-3065


Public School ISD Directory

Austin ISD1111 West 6th Street512-414-1700

Bastrop ISD906 Farm St512-321-2292

Coupland ISDPO Box 217, Coupland512-856-2422

Del Valle ISD5301 Ross Road, Del Valle512-386-3000

Dripping Springs ISD510 W Mercer St, Dripping Springs512-858-3000

Eanes ISD601 Camp Craft Road512-732-9000

Elgin ISDPO Box 351, Elgin512-281-3434

Georgetown ISD603 Lakeway Dr, Georgetown512-943-5000

Hays CISD21003 I-35, Kyle512-268-2141

Hutto ISD200 College St, Hutto512-759-3771

Lago Vista ISDPO Box 4929512-267-8300

Lake Travis ISD3322 RR 620 South512-533-6000

Leander ISD PO Box 218Leander512-570-0000

Liberty Hill ISD14001 W Highway 29

512-260-5580

Manor ISD10335 US Highway 290E, Manor512-278-4000

Round Rock ISD1311 Round Rock AvenueRound Rock512-464-5000

Wimberley ISD14401 RR 12, Wimberley512-847-2414


Austin Brain & Spine801 W. 38th St., Suite 400, Austin512-306-1323www.austinbrainandspine.com

Austin Surgical Hospital1407 W. Stassney Lane, Austin512-464-0212

Cedar Park Regional Medical Center4900 Mueller Blvd., Cedar Park512-324-0000www.cedarparkregional.com

Central Texas Medical Center1301 Wonder World Dr., San Marcos 512-353-8979www.ctmc.org

Cornerstone Hospital of Austin4207 Burnet Rd., Austin512-706-1900

Dell Children’s Medical Center of Central Texas4900 Mueller Blvd., Austin512-324-0000www.dellchildrens.net

Heart Hospital of Austin3801 N. Lamar Blvd., Austin512-407-7000www.hearthospitalofaustin.com

Hospital at Westlake Medical Center5656 Bee Cave Rd., Austin512-327-0000www.westlakemedical.com

Lakeway Regional Medical Center100 Medical Parkway, Lakeway512-571-5000www.lakewayregional.com

Northwest Hills Surgical Hospital6818 Austin Center Blvd., AustinSuite 100 512-346-1994www.scasurgery.com

S&W Healthcare University Medical Campus3002 University Blvd., Round Rock 512-509-0100www.sw.org/web/SW/UMC

S&W Hospital–Taylor305 Mallard Lane, Taylor 512-352-7611www.swtaylor.org

Seton Brain & Spine Institute301 Seton Pkwy., Suite 402, Austin512-324-7274www.setonbrainandspine.com

Seton Edgar B. Davis Hospital130 Hays St., Luling830-875-7000

Seton Heart Institute - Austin1301 W. 38th St., Suite 705, Austin512-324-3440www.setonheart.com

Seton Heart Institute - Kyle5103 Kyle Center Dr., Suite 108, Kyle512-504-0860www.setonheart.com

Seton Heart Institute - Round Rock301 Seton Pkwy., Suite 302, Round Rock 512-324-4812www.setonheart.com

Seton Medical Center Austin1201 W. 38th St., Austin512-324-1000

Seton Medical Center Hays6001 Kyle Pkwy., Kyle 512-504-5000

Seton Medical Center Williamson201 Seton Pkwy., Round Rock 512-324-4000

Seton Northwest Hospital11113 Research Blvd., Austin512-324-6000

Seton Southwest Hospital7900 FM 1826, Austin512-324-9000

Smithville Regional Hospital800 E. Hwy. 71, Smithville512-237-3214www.srhnet.org

Specially for Children1301 Barbara Jordan Blvd., Suite 200,

Austin 512-628-1800

St. David’s Georgetown Hospital2000 Scenic Drive, Georgetown

512-943-3000www.stdavids.com/sdgh.aspx

St. David’s Hospital and Medical Center919 E. 32nd St., Austin

512-476-7111

St. David’s North Austin Medical Center12221 N. MoPac, Austin

512-901-1000

St. David’s Round Rock Medical Center2400 Round Rock Ave., Round Rock

512-341-1000

S T A Y H E A L T H Y


The establishment of the new Dell Medical School at the University of Texas makes this an incredibly exciting time for Central Texas residents and the medical community at large. UT is the first tier one university in decades to establish a new medical school. The combination of the school with the planned adjacent teaching hospital is an opportunity to transform health care education and practice.

The Dell Medical School inaugural Dean will be Dr. Clay Johnson, a practicing neurologist and world-class stroke specialist, who comes to Austin from his previous position as Vice chancellor of Research at the University of California San Francisco. Dr. Johnson promises new approaches for teaching, patient care and research with a vision to transform medical education and health care delivery. “There is no greater opportunity for improving health care

than by building a medical school from the ground up at a top institution like UT,” says Johnson.

The project is the result of a partnership among the UT System Board of Regents, the Seton Healthcare Family and the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation. Senator Kirk Watson was a big part of the inspiration to build the school, as part of his campaign to improve health care in Central Texas in 2011. The voters of Travis County made the next essential decision by approving Prop 1 in 2012, which allows a tax increase to help fund the school and teaching hospital.

The Dell Medical School will provide medical education to students and residents, and support a full range of medical services, including cutting edge technologies and research. The school is committed to research and

development, building new programs as well as integrating existing successful UT programs like the Dell Pediatric Research Institute and the Texas Institute for Excellence in Mental Health.

The hospital will be built adjacent to the school near the site of the current Brackenridge hospital, which will be replaced and upgraded- a huge boon for the residents of the 11-county region the hospital will serve. The medical school plans to welcome its first class of students in the fall of 2016.

“The hope and promise have been that a UT medical school will be transformative. It can and should be an achievement for the people of Travis County, the university and the state that enhances our lives and changes the world,” said Sen. Watson.

Dell Medical School: Teaching, Healing, Advancing Health


“A Leader in economic recovery”, “#3 Innovative City”, “ Hottest entrepreneur region”, “The next #1 Boom Town” the accolades go on an on, but what everyone is saying is what Austin residents already know, that this is a great city in which to do business. From large corporations to micro companies, the technically skilled labor pool, cutting edge infrastructure, not to mention Texas’ lack of state income tax, make Austin a premier economic destination. On the following page, please find a list of some of the best small, medium and large companies to work for, according to The Austin American Statesman.

AUSTIN TEXAS“The Next #1 Boom Town”


Small-Sized CompaniesSpareFoot Inc.Armbrust & Brown PLLCMason Zimbler, a Harte-Hanks CompanyUnited LendingStanberry & Associates Inc.360PartnersEncompass Home HealthTrimbuilt Construction Inc.CWS Apartment Homes LLCBelco Equities Inc.

Medium-Sized CompaniesSpiceworksRateGenius Inc.Sailpoint Technologies Inc.Q2ebankingKeller Williams RealtyRBFCUUnited Heritage Credit UnionSAM Inc.RetailMeNotGracy Title

Large CorporationsCirrus Logic Inc.St. David’s HealthCareYodleCharles SchwabTeacher Retirement System of TexasContinental Automotive GroupAccentureHyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort and SpaThe Progressive Group of Insurance CompaniesStarwood Hotels & Resorts

THE BEST AUSTINCOMPANIES TO

WORK FOR IN 2013ACCORDING TO THE AUSTIN AMERICAN STATESMAN

Largest city to use only renewable resourcesIn 2011, Austin switched to 100 percent renewable resources.

Uses environmentally friendly street de-icing.Eco friendly dolomite instead of salt and/or sand

Ban on plastic shopping bags. March 1, 2013 single use grocery bag ban began

Electricity derived from wind and solarLocal solar power and from coastal and western wind farms

Municipal compost collectionCity incentives add to eco benefits of composting

G R E E N A u s t i n


AUSTIN IS FOR ENTREPRENEURS


Acton School of Business

Acton is an MBA program in Entrepreneurship founded by business educators who found that they heard again and again from leaders in business that their MBA programs did not prepare them for the reality of the business world. Acton strives to take a different approach, teaching an interactive, case-based structure, wherein students work in groups to solve real world business problems. Founder and University of Texas professor Jeff Sandefer formed the Acton Foundation for Entrepre-neurial Excellence (AFEE) in 2000, to publish and distribute actual entrepreneurial cases to be used as curriculum in business programs across the country. In 2002, Sandefer and several of his colleagues left UT to form their own university, focused on the principles of the AFEE., graduating its first class in 2004. “Acton” is named for Lord John Acton, a 19th century scholar and originator of the phrase, “Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely.”

The school’s program is full-time only, and students can achieve an MBA in less than a year. This innovative program is accredited through Hardin-Simmons University and is well-regarded in both the business and academic communities. Acton has been featured in Forbes and Inc. magazines and is rated #3 in Princeton Reviews “Best Classroom Experience. The teachers are all accomplished entrepreneurs them-selves.

Dell Think Tank

Since 2011, Dell has hosted Think Tanks for business leaders who are particularly involved in social media, on topics such as Education, Health-care, Entrepreneurship and the Changing Mobile Workforce. These sessions are an opportunity for business and community thinkers to come together and brainstorm challenges and solutions on a vari-ety of topics. For example, on October 8, 2013, Dell hosted the Evolving Workforce Think Tank. A group of influential business leaders came together to dis-cuss the challenges and expectations of the GenY and Millenial workforce and the correlative effect on productivity. More recently in January 2014, Dell hosted a Think Tank on the New Age of Apps and the Delivery Gaps at the NEA. These conversations are streamed live and live-tweeted- the last one to an audience of 14 million. The Think Tanks can be viewed online, and foster an ongoing conversation with viewers.

Not your average worker bee?

Does a 4 x 4 cubicle with a 9 to 5 schedule in a fluorescent lit

non-nondescript office unit sound like a prison?

Austin is a city that fosters the kind of creativity and outside-the-box thinking

that makes great entrepreneurs.

Where else would one find programs like these?


THE FASTEST INTERNET in the worldIn April 2013, Google announced that Austin would be only

the second city to reap the benefits of its high speed fiber service. Set to launch in mid-2014, Google projects speeds of 1,000 Mbps, a download speed that the company claims is 100 times faster than any service available at the time of the announcement. Service packages are to include gigabit internet and Google Fiber TV, and for a one time set up fee users get a free 5 Mbps service for seven years. Not to be out done, AT&T has also thrown their high speed hat into the ring, launching a 300 Mbps service via their U-Verse package. This option is available now to Austin residents in eligible neighborhoods, making AT&T first to market

with speeds that are 20 times faster than normal internet services. AT&T has plans to eventually offer competing speeds of 1,000 Mbps. What does all this competition mean for Austinites? Speed! And of course, productivity. About Austin being the center of so much Internet speed, Mayor Leffingwell had this to say, “It’s a resource that can help make our city even more innovative, and make our economy even stronger.”

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Between scores of parks, plenty of golf, kayak polo on Lady Bird Lake, miles of hike and bike trails, natural pools, disc golf and more dog parks than you can throw a stick at, Austinites can make the most of their 220 days of sunshine. Hopefully the following list will help you choose your own outdoor adventure.


PoolsNorthwest (Beverly S. Sheffield)

7000 Ardath St.(512) 974-6700

Walnut Creek 12138 N. Lamar Blvd.

(512) 834-0824

Bartholomew 1800 E. 51st St.

To Be Completed May 2014

Mabel Davis 3427 Parker Ln.(512) 441-5247

Barton Springs Pool 2131 William Barton Dr.

512-867-3080

Garrison 6001 Manchaca Rd.

(512) 442-4048

Deep Eddy 401 Deep Eddy Ave.

(512) 472-8546

Water sportsAustin Rowing Club

74 Trinity St(512) 472-0726

Texas Rowing Center1541 W Cesar Chavez St

(512) 467-7799

Rowing Dock2418 Stratford Dr(512) 459-0999

Live Love Paddle1602 E Riverside Dr

(512) 804-2122

Zilker Park2101 Andrew Zilker Rd

(512) 478-3852

Congress Avenue Kayaks74 Trinity St

(512) 809-8916

Capital Cruises208 Barton Springs Rd

(512) 480-9264

SUP ATX1541 West Cesar Chavez

(512) 467-7799

Austin Paddle Sports2200 South Lakeshore Blvd

(512) 777-8958

AquaFly103B Lakeway Drive

(512) 925-8359

Climbing/Zip LinesNorth Austin Rock Gym

8300 N. Lamar Blvd, Suite B-102(512) 416-9299

South Austin Rock Gym4401 Freidrich Lane, Suite 300

(512) 416-9299

Rock AboutOutdoor Climbing Adventures!

(512) 415-0804

Lake Travis Zipline Adventures14529 Pocohontas Trail

Leander, TX 78641(512) 614-1996

Cypress Valley Canopy Tours1223 S Paleface RR

Spicewood TX, 78669 (512) 264-8880


Austin Country Club 18 holes over 6848 yards with a par of 72 (Private Equity Facility) 4408 Long Champ Dr | Austin, TX 512-328-0090

Austin Golf Club 18 holes over 6892 yards with a par of 70 (Private Equity Facility) 25400 State Highway 71 W Spicewood, TX 512-264-9787

Avery Ranch Golf Club 18 holes over 7121 yards with a par of 72 (Daily Fee) 10500 Avery Club Dr | Austin, TX 512-248-2442

Balcones-Spicewood Golf Club - Spicewood Course 36 holes over 6769 yards with a par of 72 (Daily Fee) 11210 Spicewood Club Drive Austin, TX 512-258-6763

Barton Creek Resort & Spa 18 holes over 7161 yards with a par of 72 (Private Non-Equity) 8212 Barton Club Dr | Austin, TX 512-301-6569

Bluebonnet Hill Golf Course 18 holes over 6503 yards with a par of 72 (Daily Fee) 9100 Decker Ln | Austin, TX 512-272-4228

Butler Park Pitch & Putt Golf Course 9 holes over 805 yards with a par of 27 (Daily Fee) 201 Lee Barton Dr. | Austin, TX 512-477-4430

Crenshaw Cliffsides 8212 Barton Club Dr | Austin, TX 512-329-4653

Falconhead Golf Club 18 holes over 7159 yards with a par of 72 (Daily Fee) 15201 Falcon Head Blvd | Austin, TX512-402-1558

Fazio Foothills 18 holes over 6956 yards with a par of 72 (Private Non-Equity) 8212 Barton Creek Club Drive | Austin512-329-4653

Great Hills Country Club 18 holes over 6599 yards with a par of 71 (Private Equity Facility) 5914 Lost Horizon Dr | Austin, TX 512-345-0505

Grey Rock Golf Club 18 holes over 6859 yards with a par of 72 (Daily Fee) 7401 State Highway 45 | Austin, TX 512-288-4297

Hancock 9 holes over 2818 yards with a par of 35 (Municipal) 811 E 41st St | Austin, TX 512-453-0276

Harvey Penick Golf Course 5501 Ed Bluestein Blvd | Austin, TX 512-926-1100

Jimmy Clay Golf Course 18 holes over 6857 yards with a par of 72 (Municipal) 5400 Jimmy Clay Dr | Austin, TX 512-444-0999

Lago Vista Golf Course 18 holes over 6579 yards with a par of 72 (Municipal) 4616 Rimrock Drive | Leander, TX

Lakecliff Golf Course 18 holes over 6750 yards with a par of 71 (Private Equity Facility) 1700 Kahala Sunset Dr | Spicewood, TX 888-798-0695

Lions Municipal Golf Course 18 holes over 6001 yards with a par of 71 (Municipal) 2901 Enfield Rd | Austin, TX 512-477-6963

Live Oak At The Clubs of Lakeway 18 holes over 6643 yards with a par of 72 (Daily Fee) 510 Lakeway Dr | Austin, TX 512-261-7173

Lost Creek Country Club18 holes over 6522 yards with a par of 72 (Private Equity Facility) 2612 Lost Creek Blvd | Austin, TX 512-892-2032

Lost Pines Golf Club 18 holes over 6646 yards with a par of 72 (Daily Fee) Park Road 1A | Bastrop, TX 512-321-2327

Morris Williams Golf Course 18 holes over 6637 yards with a par of 72 (Municipal) 4305 Manor Rd | Austin, TX 512-926-1298

Onion Creek Club - North 18 Course 18 holes over 6527 yards with a par of 70 (Private Non-Equity) 2510 Onion Creek Pkwy | Austin, TX 512-282-2162

GOLFING IN AUSTIN


Onion Creek Club -Original 9 Course 9 holes over 2778 yards with a par of 35 (Private Non-Equity) 2510 Onion Creek Pkwy Austin, TX 512-282-2162

Palmer Lakeside at Barton Creek 18 holes over 6657 yards with a par of 71 (Private Non-Equity) 1900 Clubhouse Hill Spicewood, TX 830-693-3528

Pedernales 9 holes over 3330 yards w/ a par of 36 (Daily Fee) 807 Paisley Dr Spicewood, TX 512-264-1489

Quail Creek Country Club 18 holes over 6424 yards w/ a par of 72 (Daily Fee) 2701 Airport Highway 21 | San Marcos, TX512-353-1665

Quicksand at Woodcreek Golf Club 18 holes over 6470 yards w/ a par of 72 (Daily Fee) 1 Pro Ln Wimberley, TX 512-847-9700

River Place Country Club 18 holes over 6611 yards w/ a par of 71 (Private Equity)4207 River Place Blvd Austin, TX 512-346-1114

Riverside Golf Course 18 holes over 6562 yards w/ a par of 71 (Daily Fee) 1020 Grove Blvd | Austin512-386-7077

Spanish Oaks Golf Club 18 holes over 6930 yards with a par of 72 (Private Equity Facility) 13001 Spanish Oaks Club | Bee Cave, TX512-421-8530

Star Ranch 9 holes over 1450 yards with/ a par of 27 (Private Non-Equity) 2500 Fm 685 Hutto, TX 956-787-5957

The Hills Country Club Flintrock Falls Course 18 holes over 7051 yards with a par of 72 (Private Non-Equity) 26 Club Estates Pkwy Austin, TX 512-261-7272 The Hills Course 18 holes over 7030 yards with a par of 72 (Private Non-Equity) 26 Club Estates Pkwy Austin, TX512-261-7272

Twin Creeks Country Club 18 holes over 7033 yards with a par of 72 (Private Non-Equity) 3201 Twin Creeks Club Dr Cedar Park, TX 512-331-5900

University of Texas Golf Club 18 holes over 7154 yards with a par of 71 (Private Non-Equity) 2200 University Club Dr Austin, TX 512-266-6464

Wolfdancer Golf Club 18 holes over 7205 yards w/ a par of 72 (Daily Fee) 575 Hyatt Lost Pines Rd Cedar Creek,TX512-308-4770

AUSTIN TEXAS

IS A GOLFER’S PARADISE


It’s a Dog’s Life in Austin

A gui de to par k s

for FidoAuditorium Shores

920 W. Riverside Drive 512-974-6700 On the banks of Town Lake, just west of the First Street Bridge. Auditori-um Shores is an outdoor concert venue with an especially busy summer schedule, a place to catch the fireworks on the Fourth of July and the hub of Austin’s most popular hike-and-bike trail. Leash free area from South First to Bouldin Avenue.

Barton Creek Greenbelt Preserve 3755 B Capital of Texas Hwy 512-472-1267

This popular greenbelt follows a creek and offers about 7 miles of walking, hiking and mountain biking trails. There are also several popular swimming holes along the creek. Dogs are allowed, but must be on a leash. Some of the more popular access points to the trails are Zilker Metropolitan Park, and Loop 360 (south of MoPac/Loop 1).

Bob Wentz Park Bob Wentz Park Road 512-854-9020

This 211 acre park is located in the wild basin area of Lake Travis in the scenic Hill Country of Central Texas. Bob Wentz Park is a favorite loca-tion for water sports. The park’s facilities and close proximity to Austin (approximately one-half hour’s drive from downtown) make it attractive for picnicking, swimming, windsurfing, sailing, and scuba diving. The park includes a boat dock, two sand volleyball courts, a shoreline walk-ing path, and a pavilion available for rent. Pets are allowed in the park, but must be kept on a leash and are not permitted on The Point.

Bull Creek District Dog Park6701 Lakewood Drive 512-974-6700

This dog park is not fenced. It has access to the creek for water-loving pooches. Well-behaved dogs can roam and play off-leash, but must be under verbal control and within your sight. The off-leash area is located behind the restrooms.

Dog House Drinkery and Dog Park 3800 CR 175, Leander

20,000 sq foot off leash dog area - and multiple places for dog owners to hang out and watch their dogs be dogs.

Emma Long Metropolitan Park1600 City Park Road 512/346-1831

Emma Long Metropolitan Park is the largest city-owned park at almost 1,200 acres. Just a few minutes’ drive from downtown Austin, and easy to get to from RR 2222, follow scenic City Park Road down to the shores of Lake Austin, and spend the day swimming, water-skiing, picnicking, or camping. Leash free area is between City Park Drive, and the west park boundary fence, Turkey Creek and the top ridge of the bluff line overlooking Lake Austin.

Far West ROWBetween Great Northern Blvd. & Shoal Creek Blvd.

Relatively unknown and a bit difficult to find, this park offers a small leash free area from Far West Boulevard right of way between Great Northern Boulevard and Shoal Creek Boulevard.


Northeast District Park 5909 Crystalbrook Dr.

Located east of HWY 183 at the corner of Loyola and Crystalbrook the park has a lighted basketball court, sand volleyball court, horseshoe pits and playground. One large shelter is available for reservations. It will seat 84, and accomodate 100. Electricity is available at an additional cost payable in advance of the reservation. There are BBQ grills adjacent to the shelter. Leash free area between Crystal Brook Drive, the railroad right of way and Decker Lake Road.

Norwood Estate Dog ParkI-35/Riverside Drive 512-974-6700

This is a fully fenced dog park. Well-behaved dogs can roam and play off-leash, but must be under verbal con-trol and within your sight. The dog park is located on the north end of Travis Heights at the northwest corner of Riverside Drive and I-35.

Red Bud Isle 3401 Red Bud Trail Unit Circle

This park is on Lady Bird Lake, just below Tom Miller Dam, and is the entry point for Redbud Trail. A pen-insula surrounded by lake it is a great place for water dogs. The whole park is leash free! Great park, and a must see.

Shoal Creek Greenbelt2600-2799 Lamar Blvd.

This three-mile trail extends from Lady Bird Lake to 38th Street. As you walk along the crushed limestone, gravel and concrete trail, you will enjoy the trees and green spaces. You are sure to find the perfect spot for a picnic or leisurely stroll. The portion of the trail from 24th Street to 29th Street is designated as a no-leash zone, and hundreds of dog owners flock to the area.

Town Lake 2100 Barton Springs 512-974-6700

This is a popular walking and swimming spot for people and dogs. Dogs must be on a leash no more than 6 feet long. The park offers 10 miles of walking, hiking and bicycling trails. There are many beaches located along the lake. Playgrounds, picnic tables, and restrooms are available at Lady Bird Lake. There are many access points to this park, including Zilker Metropolitan Park at 2100 Barton Springs Road. To get there from I-35, take the Riverside exit. Go west on Riverside towards downtown. After you pass Congress Avenue, turn left onto Barton Springs. Go about 2 miles to the park. The entrance will be on the left.

Walnut Creek District Park 12138 N. Lamar Blvd.

Walnut Creek Metropolitan park is located in far north Austin, a little to the west of IH-35. There are two entrances to the park. The east park entrance is on Lamar Blvd., north of Braker Lane, south of Yager Lane. The north entrance is from Willow Wild Drive, a neighborhood side street that connects with Parmer Lane. Whichever entrance you choose, park in the lot near the swimming pool. Leash free area is between Old Cedar Lane, Walnut Creek & the east and west park fences

Zilker Dog Park2100 Barton Springs Road 512-974-6700

This dog park is not fenced. Well-behaved dogs can roam and play off-leash, but must be under verbal control and within your sight. The dog park is located in Zilker Metropolitan Park at 2100 Barton Springs Road.


CENTRAL

Lamar Beach in Town Lake Metropolitan Park1200 W. Cesar Chavez St.Pease District Park1100 Kingsbury St.Shoal Creek Greenbelt2600 Lamar Blvd.Waller Beach at Town Lake Metropolitan Park30 East Ave.

WEST

Big Walnut Creek Nature Preserve9221 E. US Hwy. 290Commons Ford Ranch Metropolitan Park614 Commons Ford Rd.Emma Long Metropolitan Park1600 City Park Rd.Mayfield Nature Preserve3801 W. 35th St.

SOUTH

Auditorium Shores at Town Lake Metro Park920 W. Riverside Dr.Barton Creek Greenbelt3755-B Capital of TexasBlunn Creek Nature Preserve1200 St. Edward’s DriveButler Park at Town Lake

Metropolitan Park1000 Barton Springs Rd.Butler Shores at Town Lake Metropolitan Park200 S. Lamar Blvd.Circle C Ranch Metropolitan Park on Slaughter Creek6301 W. Slaughter LaneGaines Creek Greenbelt4800 S. MoPac Expy.Garrison District Park6001 Manchaca Rd.Goat Cave Karst Nature Preserve3900 Deer LaneOnion Creek Greenbelt7004 Onion Creek Dr.Onion Creek Metropolitan Park8652 Nuckols CrossingOnion Creek Soccer Complex5600 E. William CannonOnion Creek Wildlife Sanctuary Nature Preserve4435 E. SH 71Slaughter Creek at Twin Oaks Greenbelt10520 1/2 S. 1st St.Southpark Meadows Greenbelt10003 S. 1st St.Stephenson Nature Preserve and Outdoor Education Center7501 Longview Rd.

Williamson Creek Central Greenbelt5120 S. 1st St.Williamson Creek East Greenbelt4618 E. William CannonWilliamson Creek West Greenbelt6310 Brush Country Rd.Zilker Metropolitan Park2100 Barton Springs Rd.Zilker Nature Preserve301 Nature Center Dr.

EAST

Bartholomew District 5201 Berkman Dr.Colorado River Wildlife Sanctuary Park5827 Levander LoopColorado/Walnut Greenbelt8001 Delwau LaneDecker Tallgrass Prairie Preserve8001 Decker LaneEast Boggy Creek Greenbelt5609 Stuart CircleEdward Rendon Sr. Park at Festival Beach in Town Lake2101 Jesse E. Segovia St.Gustavo “Gus” Garcia District Park1101 E. Rundberg LaneIndiangrass Wildlife10203 Lindell Lane

John Trevino Jr. at Morrison Ranch Metropolitan Park9501 FM 969Little Walnut Creek Greenbelt5100 E. 51st St.Roy G. Guerrero Colorado River Metropolitan Park400 Grove Blvd.Walnut Creek Sports Complex7800 Johnny Morris Rd.Walter E. Long Metropolitan Park6620 Blue Bluff Rd.

NORTH

Balcones District Park12017 Amherst Dr.Brushy Creek Greenbelt16533 Along Creek CoveBull Creek District Park6701 Lakewood Dr.Bull Creek District Park S.7806 N. Capital of TexasBull Creek District Park N.6958 Spicewood SpringsNorth Cat Mountain Greenbelt6704 Cat Creek TrailSpringbrook1800 Picadilly Dr.St. Edward’s Greenbelt7301 Spicewood SpringsSteck Valley Greenbelt8403 Adirondack Trail

A DAY IN THE PARK


A DAY IN THE PARK


Circuit of the Americas, or CoTA, is Austin’s newest major event venue, and the latest addition to the exclusive club of Formula One Racing Series courses all over the world. CoTA is the first racing venue in the United States to be purpose-built for Formula One racing. Austin native and former F1 driver/promoter, Tavo Hellmund, is the driving force behind creating the venue. Hellmund tapped the world’s foremost experts in the design of the circuit, using inspiration from some of the finest international courses, bringing the United States Grand Prix back to the Formula One World Championship Series in 2012.

The United States Grand Prix is one of 19 stops on the F1 World Championship

Series 2014, which begins in Australia on March 16, 2014 and culminates in Abu Dhabi on November 23. Over the weekend of October 31-November 2, Formula One fans will gather in Austin to watch 11 teams of 22 drivers compete on one of the world’s most difficult circuits.

The 3.4 mile course is one of a handful world-wide that run counter-clockwise, making the 20-turn course consist mostly of left turns. This can be a physical strain on drivers, whose bodies (especially their necks) are more accustomed to the lateral g-force of a clockwise course. The CoTA track is designed in the European tradition of sculpting the circuit to the rise and fall of the land- the elevation of the Austin course varies by 133 feet.

A sprawling 1,500 acre site, only 2 miles from Austin-Bergstrom Airport in SE

Austin, the complex is a multi-purpose facility that is home to an award-winning performance venue, state-of-the-art education and technology center, and an expansive private event space, in addition to the racing grounds. CoTA is a major destination for Austinites, F1 fans all over the country, and the tour and travel industry.

Austin’s CoTA will also be the new home for ESPN’s Summer X-games, as well as other elite racing events in 2014, such as the Texas Motorcycle Grand Prix, the Road Racing World Championships (MotoGP), the Australian V8 SuperCar Series, and the Rolex Sports Car Series. (See race schedule below) Race fans will enjoy the venue’s many amenities such as the Motor Sports Driving Club and Karting Track; the Grand Plaza which features a reflecting pool and promenade,

CIRCUIT OF THE AMERICASAustin’s World Class Destination for Sports and Entertainment


tasty concessions and retail; and the signature 22-story observation deck. Fans can climb the double-helix stairs or ride to the top of the deck for stunning views of the racetrack and downtown Austin.

The Austin360 Amphitheater is a modern, innovative performance space that holds 14,000 fans, making it Central Texas’ largest outdoor venue. The stage is built around the base of the observation tower; the audience space includes a broad area for standing-room or assigned seating, surrounded by gently sloping lawn seating. Austin-based Miro Rivera Architects designed the amphitheater and tower, and the result is truly a spectacle. Inspired by the precision, power and extreme performance of the Formula One cars, Rivera’s design emphasizes the artistry of the structures themselves,

sleek and beautiful in their functionality. In 2013, the Amphitheater opened its doors with a sold out Kenny Chesney performance, and concluded the year by winning Pollstar’s Best New Concert Venue in the World. Austin360 plans a 20-concert season, with upcoming acts being announced throughout the year.

In addition to the incredible racing and performance facilities, 40,000 square foot technology, media and education center, meeting and event space for business and community groups; there are also medical, law enforcement, and fire-and-rescue training facilities on site. Truly a local and international gem, CoTA provides a unique opportunity for both Austinites and visitors to experience Formula One racing in a world class venue.

2014 SCHEDULE

April 10Arcade Fire - Austin360

April 11-13MotoGP - CoTA

May 1Toby Mac, Skillet & Lecrae - Austin360

May 23-35RedFest featuring Jeff Fox-worthy, Tim McGraw and many more - Austin360

May 31Jimmy Buffet & the Coral Reefer Band - Austin360

June 5-8Xgames - CoTA

July 10Lionel Richie with CeeLo Green - Austin360

August 2Fall Out Boy and Paramore - Austin360

August 23One Republic - Austin360

September 19-20Tudor United Sports Car Chal-lenge - CoTA

October 9-12-SVRA 2014 US Vintage Nation-al Championship - CoTA

October 31- November 2- 2014 Formula One US Grand Prix


AUSTIN IS... A CITY OF FESTIVALS


JanuaryAustin’s New YearAuditorium ShoresThis alcohol-free, family-friendly event celebrates the diversity and creativity of the city with visual art installations, actors, jugglers, storytellers, dancers, fire dancers, face painters, elaborate costumes, and other festive performances. austintexas.gov/department/austins-new-year

Barton Springs Polar Bear PlungeBarton SpringsShake off your NYE hangover and dive in to the steamy waters of Barton Springs on New Year’s Day (or just come watch the spectacle). You should definitely get the T-Shirt. Hyde Park Theater FronterafestHyde Park TheatreThis month-long festival, now an institution, features three separate components: The Short Fringe which runs the entirety of the Festival, showcasing pieces 25 minutes or less, the Long Fringe, with longer pieces between 45-90 minutes and the most unique component, ‘Mi Casa es Su Teatro’ which consists of a day of performances hosted primarily at private homes.fronterafest.com

FebruaryCarnaval BrasileiroPalmer Events CenterFlamboyant costumes, Brazilian samba music, and the uninhibited, spirited atmosphere make Austin’s Carnaval one of the biggest such festivals outside of Brazil. sambaparty.com

MarchRodeo AustinTravis County Expo CenterAustin goes cowboy as PCRA competitors hit the arena. Headline entertainers perform in concert nightly. RodeoAustin.com

Zilker Kite FestivalZilker ParkThe Zilker Kite Festival is an iconic Austin festival. The whole family will enjoy looking at various ecclectic designs of kites blowing through the wind (or geting caught int he trees). Bring your kites to fly and maybe even enter the contest!zilkerkitefestival.com

SXSWAustin Convention Center and more than 50 venues where noted filmmakers, musicians and multimedia artists from around the world converge to showcase music, film and interactive media during this internationally-recognized event. sxsw.com

AprilEeyore’s Birthday PartyPease ParkEeyore’s Birthday Party is a fun event for all ages. Be sure to dress in a costume as prizes will be given. This fundraiser benefits nonprofit organizations in Austin. Eeyores.org


Austin is home to several live theater spaces from beautifully landscaped outdoor venues to funky modified warehouses. There are options for performance, classes, and workshops for children and adults alike. From Broadway productions to improvisational theater, you will find something for you and your family to enjoy.

Just look at the list of running theater venues in town that feature productions in this great city!

Austin Playhouse6001 Airport Blvd.Austin, TX 78752512-476-0084austinplayhouse.com Bass Concert Hall2350 Robert Dedman Dr, Austin, TX 78712512-471-2787www.texasperfmoringarts.org

Dougherty Arts Center1110 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78704512-974-4000

Curtain TheaterColdwater Canyon Dr.Austin, TX, 78730thebaronsmen.org

Hyde Park Theatre511 W. 43rd St.Austin, TX, 78751Box Office: 512-479-PLAYOffice: 512-479-7530hydeparktheatre.org

Long Center For The Performing Arts701 W Riverside Dr.Austin, TX, 78704512-474-5664thelongcenter.org

Salvage Vanguard Theater2803 Manor Road, Austin, TX, 78722512-474-7886salvagevanguard.org

Scottish Rite Child Theatre207 W 18th St.Austin, TX, 78701512- 472-5436scottishritetheater.org

The Hideout Theatre617 Congress Ave.Austin, TX, 78701 (512) H-I-D-E-O-U-Thideouttheatre.com

The Off Center2211-A HidalgoAustin, TX, 78702512-476-RUDE (7833)rudemechs.com

The Public Domain Theatre807 Congress Ave.Austin, Texas512-474-6202

The Vortex2307 Manor RoadAustin, TX, 78722512-478-5282vortexrep.org

Zach Theater202 South LamarAustin, TX, 78704512- 476-0541zachtheatre.org

Zilker Theatre Productions: Beverly S. Sheffield Zilker Hillside Theater2301 Barton Springs Rd.Austin, TX, 78746512-479-9491www.zilker.org

LiveTheatre, Anyone?

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Zilker Garden FestivalZilker Botanical GardenEnjoy live music and have access to hundreds of vendors selling various items from jewelry to plants. zilkergarden.org

Buda Wiener Dog RacesBuda City ParkCome out to the largest wiener dog festival in Texas! Race your Wiener, smooch some of our pooches, shop at all the vendor booths, eat the great food! budalions.com

Art City AustinDowntown AustinNearly 200 national artists, top local restaurants, two music stages and hands-on art activities make this one of the city’s favorite fests. artallianceaustin.org

Old Settlers Music FestivalSalt Lick BBQ & Camp Ben McCulloughAcoustic jazz & blues, bluegrass are performed at this music event. Arts & crafts, camping, food and libations complete this event. oldsettlersmusicfest.org

Moontower Comedy FestivalParamount TheaterThe Moontower Comedy and Oddity Festival brings some of the funniest, wittiest and oddest world-class comics from around the globe.moontowercomedyfestival.com

MayDragon Boat FestivalLady Bird LakeAre you looking for an exciting event unlike no other? Watch the Dragon Boat Festival and Race. Enjoy Chinese food, live music and dance performances. Asianamericancc.com/events.htm

Austin Wine & Music FestivalThis event is held in 1 location for 3 full days and features wine tastings for adults and fun events for the kids! austinwineandmusicfestival.com

Lone Star JamLBJ Lawn UT CampusBrought to you by The Young Texans Against Cancer and sponsored by Ziegenbock, Lone Star Jam has expanded to a 2 day festival featuring 20 or more country music bands.www.lonestarjam.com

JuneRepublic of Texas Biker RallyTravis County Expo Center and Sixth StreetThe state’s largest motorcycle gathering attracts thousands of bikers for rides, parades and music.ROTrally.com

Kerrville Folk FestivalKerrville, TXTake your family and enjoy the continuously played music for 18 days and nights. Kerrville-music.com

Soul to Sole FestivalRollins Theatre/The Long CenterThis one-of-a-kind, Austintatious festival brings swingin’ jazz and hundreds of feet keeping time to the pulse of this wonderful and indigenous American art form! Tapestry.org

JulyMusic Under The StarsBob Bullock State History MuseumThe Bob Bullock Museum is hosting its free concert se-ries (every Friday in July) performed by local musicians. Complimentary tacos and teas will be given out also. Thestoryoftexas.com

4th of July Fireworks & SymphonyAuditorium ShoresThe Austin Symphony hosts an annual concert of pa-triotic music that culminates in a spectacular fireworks display over Lady Bird Lake. Austinsymphony.org

Bastille Day FestivalFrench Legislation MuseumEach year over a 1000 Austinites join the fun to celebrate Bastille Day with live music, dancing, silent auctions, food, face-painting and more! AFAustin.org


AugustAustin Chronicle Hot Sauce FestivalFiesta GardensGet in free by donating 3 cans of nonperishable food items and ex-perience the fun, excellent (and some not so excellent) salsa while enjoying great local music! Austinchronicle.com

Bat FestCongress Ave. BridgeEnjoy live music, arts and crafts, food, bat watching, and more at the Bat Fest! Roadwayevents.com

Austin Ice Cream FestivalFiesta GardensEntertainment, games, contests, and of course, ICE CREAM! En-joy this festival for a good cause! Icecreamfestival.org

Austin Pet ExpoPalmer Event CenterFabulous Prize Giveaways & Fun for both the Two-Legged AND Four-Legged! Mega-Adoption event, discounted vaccinations, free nail trims, and more! Austinpetexpo.com

SeptemberOld Pecan Street Festival6th StreetMusicians, food vendors, artists and craftspeople turn Sixth Street, originally named Pecan Street, into a lively street fair. Oldpecanstreetfestival.com

Austin City LimitsZilker ParkACL Music Festival has expanded to two weekends to accomodate more fans, a total of 6 days! It is an eight stage event with 100+ bands, local food, and much more. ACLfestival.com

OctoberAustin Chocolate FestivalNorris Conference CenterAt the Austin Chocolate Festival, you can test many different types of chocolate! AustinChocolateFestival.com


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Austin Film FestivalVarious LocationsThe Austin Film Festival is the event to attend if you are looking to meet and speak with top-notch movie execu-tives and producers - even screenwriters and filmmakers! AustinFilmFestival.com

Texas Book FestivalState Capitol BuildingThis festival takes place every year in the fall and is a fun event for all ages. Allow your children to be amazed with well-known authors and activities! TexasBookFestival.org

Gypsy Picnic Auditorium ShoresGypsy Picnic is an Austin festival featuring food trailers from all over town offering sample items from their menus for a lowered price! GypsyPicnic.com

NovemberFun Fun Fun FestAuditorium ShoresNational touring indie rock, hip hop, punk, electronica and metal bands converge on Austin’s urban park for two days of music. There is also a comedy stage, as well as on-site screen printing, shopping and food. funfunfunfest.com

DecemberArmadillo Christmas BazaarPalmer Event CenterShades of old Austin are reflected at this market of eclectic gift items and local entertainment. www.armadillobazaar.com

Trail of LightsZilker ParkA beautiful array of lights - in December, the tree is lit, following a 5k run, which allows the Trail of Lights to be lit and showcased.www.austintrailoflights.org

AGENT’S CHOICE


AustinMuseums

Austin, Texas, the heart of our fine state, offers a truly interesting and vast variety of museums that reflect our rich culture. From Texas History to Digital Arts, the history of music, children’s interest or fine art, there is a cultural learning experience available for any taste.

We encourage you to get out there and experience Austin’s unique cultural narrative through any of the various installations that take place around the city. Many museums offer free days, festivals and events that are fun and educational for the entire family.

Austin’s Children’s Museum201 Colorado St, Austin, TX 78701512-472-2499Austinkids.org

Austin Museum of Digital Art(rotating locations)amoda.org

Austin Nature & Science Center301 Nature Ctr Dr, Austin, TX 78746512-974-3888http://www.austintexas.gov/depart-ment/austin-nature-and-science-cen-ter

Austin Toy Museum2620 S Lamar, Austin, TX 78704512-447-8697austintoymuseum.com

Blanton Museum of Art200 East MLK, Austin, TX 78701512-471-7324blantonmuseum.org

Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum(Pictured)1800 Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78701512-936-8746thestoryoftexas.com


Degenhardt Glass Studio11709 Lindeman Loop, Leander, TX 78641512-267-0959jdmglass.comElisabet Ney Museum304 E 44th St, Austin, TX 78751512-458-2255austintexas.gov/department/elisa-bet-ney-museum

French Legation Museum802 San Marcos St, Austin, TX 78702512-472-8180http://frenchlegationmuseum.org/

George Washington Carver Museum and Cultural Center1165 Angelina St., Austin, TX 78702512-974-4926http://austintexas.gov/department/george-washington-carver-muse-um-and-cultural-center

Landmarks1 University Station, D1400, Austin512-495-4315(Public Art Project)

Lotus Gallery1009 W 6th St, Austin, TX 78703512-474-1700www.lotusasianart.com/

Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum2313 Red River St, Austin, TX 78705512-916-5199

www.lbjlibrary.org/Mexican American Cultural Center600 River St, Austin, TX 78701512-974-3772www.maccsa.org/

Mexic-Arte419 Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78701512-480-9373http://mexic-artemuseum.org/

Museum of Natural and Artificial Ephemerata1808 Singleton Ave, Austin, TX512-320-0566http://www.mnae.org/

Museum of the Weird412 E 6th St, Austin, TX 78701512-476-5493http://www.museumoftheweird.com/

Neill-Cochran House Museum2310 San Gabriel St, Austin, TX512-478-2335http://www.nchmuseum.org/

O. Henry Home and Museum409 E 5th St, Austin, TX 78701512-472-1903

Pioneer Farms10621 Pioneer Farms Dr, Austin, TX 512-837-1215http://www.pioneerfarms.org/

South Austin Popular Culture Center1516-B S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX512-440-8318http://southaustincenter.org/

Texas Memorial Museum2400 Trinity St, Austin, TX 78712512-471-1604http://www.utexas.edu/tmm/

Texas Military Forces Museum2200 W 35th St, Austin, TX 78703512-782-5659http://texasmilitaryforcesmuseum.org/

Texas Music Museum1009 E 11th St, Austin, TX 78702512-472-8891http://texasmusicmuseum.org/

The Contemporary AustinJones Center 700 Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 512-453-5312http://thecontemporaryaustin.org/

The Daughters of the Texas Republic Museum510 E Anderson Ln, Austin, TX 78752512-339-1997http://www.drtinfo.org/

Thinkery1830 Simond Ave, Austin, TX 78723512-472-2499http://thinkeryaustin.org/

Umlauf Sculpture Gardens605 Robert E Lee Rd.512-445-5582http://umlaufsculpture.org/

Women and Their Work1710 Lavaca St, Austin, TX 78701512-477-1064

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Whether you are ordering fine food, selecting a wide selection of drinks, lounging in a 100-year-old historic building, or enjoying the great weather outdoors, there are myriad of ways to enjoy a good flick in Austin. You might even be the first to see cutting edge independent films.

Attend festivals, conferences and perhaps brush elbows with Quentin and his ‘brother’ Robert Rodríguez at The Quentin Tarantino Film Festival, a semi-annual film and multimedia event held by the Austin Film Society.

Texas’s own Richard Linklater, best known for his films “Slacker”, “Dazed and Confused” and his most recent Oscar-Nominated film “Boyhood” is founder of the Austin Film Society.

Mike Judge, another Texas native who resides in Austin, founded the Austin Film Festival, which furthers the art and craft of filmmaking by inspiring and championing the work of new and emerging filmmakers and writers. Sign up with the various venues below to stay on top of special events and/or discounted rates.

Alamo Drafthouse - Lakeline14028 N US Highway 183, Bldg F, 512- 476-1320drafthouse.com/austin/lakeline

Alama Drafthouse - Slaughter Lane5701 W Slaughter Ln, Austin, TX512-476-1320drafthouse.com/austin/slaughter_lane

Alamo Drafthouse - SoLa (2014)1120 South Lamar Boulevard, Austin, 512-476-1320drafthouse.com/austin/south_lamar

Alamo Drafthouse Cinema- The Ritz320 E 6th St, Austin, TX 512-476-1320drafthouse.com/austin/the_ritz

AMC Barton Creek Square 142901 S Capital Of Texas Hwy, Austin, TX512-329-9253https://www.amctheatres.com

Bob Bullock Imax Theatre1800 Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78701512-936-8746thestoryoftexas.com/imax/now-showing

Cinemark Hill Country Galleria12812 Hill Country Blvd, Austin, TX512-263-0862cinemark.com/theatre-detail.aspx?node_id=1611&showtime_date=

Funflicks Outdoor Movies9600 Great Hills Trl # 150W, Austin, TX 214-960-2844http://www.funflicks.com/outdoor-mov

Galaxy Highland6700 Middle Fiskville Rd, Austin, TX 78752512-467-7305http://www.galaxytheatres.com/highland

iPic TheatersThe Domain Austin3225 Amy Donovan Plz, Austin, TX 78758512-568-3400https://www.ipictheaters.com

Landmark Theaters1614 W 5th St, Austin, TX 78703512-474-0046

Millennium Youth Entertainment Center1156 Hargrave St, Austin, TX 78702512-472-6932http://www.myec.net/

Moviehouse & Eatery8300 N Fm 620 # B, Austin, TX 78726512- 501-3520http://themoviehouse.com/

Paramount Theatre713 Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78701512-472-5470http://www.austintheatre.org/

Red Digital Cinema9430 Research Blvd # Iv140, Aus-tin, TX 78759512-382-6004

Regal Cinemas Arbor 8 Cinema at Great Hills9828 Great Hills Trl, Austin, TX 78759512-231-9742http://www.regmovies.com/

Southwest Theatres13729 N Highway 183, Austin, TX 78750512-291-3158http://www.southwesttheaters.com/

Violet Crown Cinema 434 W 2nd St, Austin, TX 78701512-495-9600violetcrowncinema.com/


Let it all melt away...

Austin may be best known for its music and food, but those looking fora more relaxing experience need not be left out. Austin houses some of the world’s most luxurious spa resorts in the world. When you are ready to get pampered, you never need to look much further than next door.

AWAY Spa by W Hotels200 Lavaca St.

Austin, TX 78701512-542-3626

austinawayspa.com

Aziz Salon & Day Spa710 West 7th St. Austin, TX 78701

512-476-4131azizsalon.com

Barton Creek Resort & Spa8212 Barton Club Dr.

Austin, TX 78735512-329-4000

bartoncreek.com

Bella Salon Spa1221 West 6th Street, Austin TX

512-474-5999bellasalonaustin.com

Hiatus Spa + RetreatGables 5th St. Commons

1611 W 5th StAustin, TX 78703

512-362-5777haitusspa.com

Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort & Spa

575 Hyatt Lost Pines RoadLost Pines, Texas 78612

512-308 1234lostpines.hyatt.com/hyatt/pure/spas/

Lake Austin Spa Resort1705 S Quinlan Park Rd

Austin, TX 78732512-372-7300

lakeaustin.com/spa-resort2013 Condé Nast Traveler Gold List Platinum Circle

Milk & Honey SpaMultiple Locations

512-236-1115milkandhoneyspa.com/

Orange Blossom Skin Care8700 Manchaca Road Ste 702

Austin, TX 78748512-600-0713

orangeblossomskincare.com

Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Austin98 San Jacinto Boulevard

Austin, TX 78701 512-685-8160

http://www.fourseasons.com/austin/spa

Travaasa Austin13500 Farm to Market Road 2769

Austin, TX 78726877-261-7792travaasa.com

Viva Day Spa215 South Lamar Blvd.

Austin, TX 78704 512-472-2256

vivadayspa.comWinner of the

Best Spa in Austin2011 & 2012

Woodhouse Day Spa3600 N Capital of Texas Hwy #180

Austin, TX 78746512-306-1100

austin.woodhousespas.com


ShoppingLooking for that perfect rug to pull the room together? Or maybe a slinky dress for a night on 2nd street? Even if you are looking to send jalapeño jam to all of your family for Christmas, when it comes to shopping, Austin has it all. Restock your wardrobe at one of the two great outlet malls in the area, keepit local while you browse for that perfect hipster vest, or just enjoy some good old fashion capitalism at one of our dozen shopping malls. Any way you spend it, Austin is a great shopping town.

MALLS AND OUTLETSArboretum at Great Hills10000 Research Blvd.www.simon.com

Barton Creek Square2901 S. Capital of Texas Hwy.www.simon.com

The Domain11410 Century Oaks Terrace, Suite 210www.simon.com

Highland Mall6001 Airport Blvd.www.highlandmall.com

Hill Country Galleria12700 Hill Country Blvd.www.hillcountrygalleria.com

Lakeline Mall11200 Lakeline Mall Dr., www.simon.com

Lakeline Village12617 Ridgeline Blvd., www.simon.com

Round Rock Premium Outlets4401 I-35 N., Round Rockwww.premiumoutlets.com

San Marcos Premium Outlets3939 I-35 S., Suite 900www.premiumoutlets.com

Tanger Outlet4015 I-35 S., San Marcoswww.tangeroutlet.com

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DINING American 219 West612 W 6th St, Austin, TX 78701(512) 474-2194

Chisos Grill12921 Hill Country Blvd, Bee Cave, TX 78738(512) 263-7353

Eastside Café2113 Manor Rd, Austin, TX 78722(512) 476-5858

Hills Café4700 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78745(512) 851-9300

Lucy’s Fried Chicken 5408 Burnet Rd, Austin, TX 78756(512) 514-0664

qui 1600 E 6th St, Austin, Texas 78702(512) 436-9626

Yellow Jacket Social Club1704 E 5th St, Austin, TX 78702(512) 480-9572

Asian 888 Pan-Asian Restaurant 2400 E Oltorf St #1A, Austin, TX 78741(512) 448-4722

Elizabeth Street Café1501 S 1st St, Austin, TX 78704(512) 291-2881

in Austin


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Asian Sway1417 S 1st St, Austin, TX 78704(512) 326-1999

Tâm Deli & Café8222 N Lamar Blvd D33, Austin, TX(512) 834-6458

Ramen Tatsu-Ya 8557 Research Blvd #126, Austin

Uchi801 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704(512) 916-4808

Barbeque Franklin’s900 E. 11th Street, Austin, TX 78702512-653-1187

Green Mesquite2601 S Interstate 35 B100, Round Rock, TX 78664(512) 341-0200

Rudy’s 11570 Research Blvd, Austin, TX 78759(512) 418-9898

Salt Lick3600 Presidential Blvd, Austin, TX 78719

Brunchi Chez Zee5406 Balcones Dr, Austin, TX 78731(512) 454-2666

Kerbey Lane3704 Kerbey Ln, Austin, TX(512) 451-1436

Magnolia’s2304 Lake Austin Blvd, Austin, TX(512) 478-8645

Maria’s Taco Express2529 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704(512) 444-0261

Moonshine Café303 Red River St, Austin, TX 78701(512) 236-9599

BurgersDan’s4308 Manchaca Rd, Austin, TX 78704(512) 443-6131

Dirty Martin’s Place2808 Guadalupe St, Austin, TX 78705(512) 477-3173

Hopdoddy’s1400 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX(512) 243-7505

P Terry’s3303 N Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX(512) 371-9975

Sandy’s Hamburgers603 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78704(512) 478-6322

Gastropubs Barley Swine2024 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704(512) 394-8150

Drink Well207 E 53rd St, Austin, TX 78751(512) 614-6683

Gourmands2316 Webberville Rd, Austin, TX(512) 610-2031

Hopfields3110 Guadalupe St, Austin, TX (512) 537-0467

Porter Ale House & Gastropub3715 S 1st StSte A, Austin, TX 78704(512) 291-6299

European Baguette et Chocolat 12101 FM 2244, Bdlg #6, Bee Cave, TX 78738(512) 263-8388

Dog and Duck Pub406 W 17th St, Austin, TX 78701(512) 479-0598

East Side Showroom 1100 E 6th St, Austin, TX 78702(512) 467-4280

Fabi+Rossi European Kitchen509 Hearn St, Austin, TX 78703(512) 236-0642

Justine’s Brassiere4710 E 5th St, Austin, TX 78702(512) 385-2900

Peche208 W 4th St, Austin, TX 78701(512) 494-4011

Mandola’s Italian Market4700 W Guadalupe St #12, Austin, (512) 419-9700

Vespaio/Enoteca1610 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX(512) 441-6100

Indian Bombay Bistro10710 Research Blvd #126, Austin, TX(512) 342-2252

Taj Palace Indian Restaurant & Bar6700 Middle Fiskville Road, Austin, TX (512) 452-9959

New India Cuisine2304 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704(512) 445-9727


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MexicanChuy’s1728 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX(512) 474-4452

Curra’s Grill614 E Oltorf St, Austin, TX 78704(512) 444-0012

Fonda San Miguel2330 W North Loop Blvd, Austin, TX 78756(512) 459-4121

Torchy’s Tacos2809 S 1st St, Austin, TX 78704(512) 444-0300

Trudy’s8820 Burnet Road, Austin, TX 78758512-454-1474

Seafood Clarke’s Oyster Bar1200 W 6th St, Austin, TX 78703(512) 297-2525

Eddie V301 E 5th St, Austin, TX(512) 472-1860

Perlas1400 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704(512) 291-7300

Quality Seafood Market5621 Airport Blvd, Austin, TX 78751(512) 452-3820

Wahoo Fish Tacos509 Rio Grande St, Austin, TX(512) 476-3474

South American Buenos Aires Cafe1201 E 6th St, Austin, TX 78702(512) 382-1189

Rio’s Brazilian Café408 N Pleasant Valley Rd, Austin, TX(512) 828-6617

Pachamama’s Peruvian Creole Cuisine2209 E Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX 78702(512) 689-7889

Vegetarian / Vegan Bouldin Creek Café1900 S 1st St, Austin, TX 78704(512) 416-1601

Casa De Luz1701 Toomey Rd, Austin, TX 78704(512) 476-2535

Counter Culture2337 E Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX 78702(512) 524-1540

Mr. Natural1901 E Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX(512) 477-5228

Wine Bars AviaryLounge2110 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704(512) 916-4445

Opa! 2050 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704(512) 326-8742

Keep it Local (More shopping!)

Julian Gold1214 W 6th St #110www.juliangold.com

Valentine’s Too3801 N Capital of Texasvalentinesaustin.com

By George524 N Lamar Blvd #103www.bygeorgeaustin.com

Adelante1206 W 38th St (26 Doors)www.adelanteaustin.com

BookPeople603 N. Lamarwww.bookpeople.com

Estilo Boutique234 W. 2nd St.www.estiloaustin.com

Feathers Boutique1700B S. Congress Ave.(entrance on Milton St.)feathersboutiquevintage.com

Prima Dora1912 S. Congress Ave.www.primadora.com

South Austin Gallery507A W. Mary St.www.southaustingallery.com

Terra Toys2438 W. Anderson Lanewww.terratoys.com

Tesoros Trading Co.1500 S. Congress Ave.www.tesoros.com

Trailer Space Records1401-A Rosewood Ave.trailerspacerecords.com

Uncommon Objects1512 S. Congress Ave.www.uncommonobjects.com

Waterloo Records and Video600-A N. Lamarwww.waterloorecords.com

Whit Hanks Antiques1009 W. 6th St.www.whithanksantiques.com

Yard Dog1510 S. Congress Ave.www.yarddog.com

KEEP IT LOCAL


Austin Breweries

(512) Brewing Company 407 Radam Ln, Austin

Adelbert’s Brewery2314 Rutland Drive Suite #100, Austin

Austin Beer Garden Brewing Co.1305 W Oltorf St, Austin

Austin Beerworks 3009 Industrial Terrace, Suite 150,

Austin

Black Star Co-op Pub & Brewery 7020 Easy Wind Drive, Ste 100, Austin

Circle Brewing Company2340 W Braker Ln., Suite B, Austin

Draught House Pub & Brewery 4112 Medical Parkway, Austin

Hops and Grain Brewery507 Calles St, Austin

Independence Brewing Co.3913 Todd Lane #607, Austin

Infamous Brewing Company4601 Weletka Dr Ste 200, Austin

Jester King Brewery13005 Fitzhugh Road, Bld. B, Austin

Kamala Brewing / Whip In1950 S. Interstate 35, Austin

Live Oak Brewing Company 3301-B East Fifth St., Austin

North by Northwest 10010 Capital Of TX Hwy N, Austin

Pinthouse Pizza Craft Brewpub4729 Burnet Rd, Austin

Resignation Brewery503 Neches St, Austin

South Austin Brewing Co.415 East St. Elmo, Austin

Thirsty Planet Brewing Company 11160 Circle Drive, Austin

Uncle Billy’s Brew & Que1530 Barton Springs Rd., Austin



The Texas Wine-Down

Akashic Vineyards (2014)Pontotoc

Alamosa Wine Cellars alamosawinecellars.com

Alexander Vineyardsalexandervineyards.com

Argus Cideryarguscidery.com

Becker Vineyards beckervineyards.com

Bell Mountain Vineyards bellmountainwine.com

Bell Springs Winery bellspringswinery.com

The Bella Vista Ranchexasoliveoil.com

Bending Branch Winerybendingbranchwinery.com

Brennan Vineyardsbrennanvineyards.com

CALAIS Winery (2014)calaiswinery.com

Chisholm Trail Winery chisholmtrailwinery.com

Oberhof Wine Cellarsdaspeachhaus.com

Driftwood Estate Winerydriftwoodvineyards.com

Dry Comal Creek Vineyardsdrycomalcreek.com

Fall Creek Vineyards fcv.com

Fawncrest Vineyards fawncrest.com

Fiesta Vineyard and Wineryfiestawinery.com

Flat Creek Estateflatcreekestate.com

Grape Creek Vineyardsgrapecreek.com

Hawk’s Shadow Estate hawksshadow.com

Helotes Creek Winery heloteswinery.net

Hilmy Cellars hilmywine.com

Hye Meadow Winery hyemeadow.com

Inwood Estates Vineyardsinwoodwines.com

Junction Rivers Wineryjunctionriverswinery.com

Kerrville Hills Winerykerrvillehillswinery.com

La Cruz de Comallacruzdecomalwines.com

With more than 35 wineries in the Texas Hill Country, Austinites are neighbors to one of the most popular wine destina-tions in the country. With over five million visitors each year Central Texas is second only to Northern California as a destination for wine enthusiasts. From Fredericksburg to Lampas-sas, a trip to the Texas wine country is a trip through the rolling hills and sun-kissed fields of The Lone Star State. Whether truly passionate for wine or just out to take in the sites, true Austinites drink deeply from the Texas Wine Country.


Lakeview Winerylakeviewwinery.com

Lewis Wineslewiswines.com

Lily Lake Vineyards lilylakevineyards.com

McReynolds Winery mcreynoldswines.com

Mendelbaum Cellarsmendelbaumcellars.com

Messina Hof Hill Countrymessinahof.com

Nolan Creek Winerywinesofnolancreek.com

Pedernales Cellarspedernalescellars.com

Perissos Vineyards and Winery perissosvineyards.com

Pillar Bluff Vineyards pillarbluff.com

Pilot Knob Vineyard pilotknobvineyard.com

Pontotoc Vineyard (2014) pontotocvineyard.com

Poteet Country Winerywww.poteetwine.com

Rancho Ponte Vineyard www.ranchoponte.com

Red Wing Dove Vineyard and Winery www.redwingdove.com

Rising Star Vineyards www.risingstarvineyards.com

Salado Creek Winerysaladoswirlandsip.com

Salado Winerysaladowinery.com

Salt Lick Cellars saltlickcellars.com

Sandstone Cellars Winery sandstonecellarswinery.com

Santamaria Cellars www.santamariacellarswines.comScimitar Hill Vineyards (Sept. 2015)scimitarhill.com

Singing Water Vineyards www.singingwatervineyards.com

Sister Creek Vineyards www.sistercreekvineyards.com

Six Shooter Cellars www.sixshootercellars.com

Solaro Estate www.solaroestate.com

Spicewood Vineyards www.spicewoodvineyards.com

Stone House Vineyardwww.stonehousevineyard.com

The Stray Grape Urban Winery www.straygrape.com

Texas Hills Vineyard www.texashillsvineyard.com

Texas Legato www.texaslegato.com

The Vineyard at Florence www.thevineyardatflorence.com

Three Dudes Winerythreedudeswinery.com

Torre di Pietra Winerywww.texashillcountrywine.com

Vineyard at Gruene www.vineyardatgruene.com

Vines on the Rockswww.vinesontherocks.com

Westcave Cellars Winerywww.westcavecellars.com

William Chris Vineyards www.williamchriswines.com

Wimberley Valley Winery www.wimberleyvalleywinery.com

Winery on the Gruene www.gruenewinery.com

Woodrose Winery www.woodrosewinery.com

The texas wineries

are waiting for you


219 West219 W. 4th Street512.474.2194

Annie’s Café and Bar319 Congress Avenue512.472.1884

Abel’s on the Lake3825 Lake Austin Blvd.512.904.0572

Bottecelli’s1321 S. Congress Avenue512.916.1315

Carlos ‘n Charlie’s5973 Hiline Road512.266.1683

Doc’s1123 S. Congress Avenue512.448.9181

East Side Show Room1100 E. 6th Street512.467.4280

El Arbol3411 Glenview Avenue512.323.5177

El Arroyo1624 W. 5th Street512.474.1222

El Chile1025 Barton Springs Road512.609.8923

Enoteca1610 S. Congress Avenue512.441.7672

Fino2905 San Gabriel Street512.474.2905

Freddie’s Place1703 South 1st Street512.445.9197

Garrido’s360 Nueces Street512.320.8226

Gloria’sThe Domain512.833.6400

Dining Al Frescoit’s always a beautiful day in Austin


Guero’s1412 S. Congress Avenue512.447.7688

Hill’s Café4700 S. Congress512.851.9300

Homeslice1415 S. Congress Avenue512.444.7437

Hudson’s on the Bend3509 RR 620 North512.266.1369

Hula Hut3825 Lake Austin Blvd.512.476.4852

Iguana Grill2900 RR 620 North512.266.8439

Jack Allen’s Kitchen7720 W. Hwy 71512.852.8558

Justine’s4710 E. 5th Street512.385.2900

La Condesa400-A W. 2nd Street512.499.0300

La Sambra4800 Burnet Road512.458.1100

Moonshine303 Red River Street512.236.9599

Mulberry360 Nueces Street #20512.320.0297

NorthThe Domain512.339.4400

Paggi House200 Lee Barton Drive512.473.3700

Perla’s1400 S. Congress Avenue512.291.7300

Ranch 616616 Nueces Street512.479.7616

Red’s Porch3508 S. Lamar Blvd.512.440.7337

Roaring Fork10850 Stonelake Blvd.512.342.2700

Russell’s Bistro1601 W. 38th Street512.467.7877

Sagra1610 San Antonio Street512.535.5988

Second Bar & Kitchen200 Congress Avenue512.827.2750

Shady Grove1624 Barton Springs Road512.474.9991

Shoal Creek Saloon909 N. Lamar Blvd.512.474.0805

Soleil6550 Comanche Trail512.266.0600

Steiner Ranch Steakhouse5425 Steiner Ranch Blvd.512.381.0800

Takoba1411 E. 7th Street612.628.4466

Taverna258 W. 2nd Street512.477.1001

The Belmont305 W. 6th Street512.457.0300

The Grove6317 Bee Caves Road512.327.8822

The Oasis6550 Comanche Trail512.266.2442

Threadgill’s301 W. Riverside Drive512.472.9304

Vivo’s2015 Manor Road512.482.0300

Zed’s501 Canyon Ridge Drive512.339.9337

Z’ Tejas9400 A. Arboretum Blvd.512.346.3506

Z’ Tejas1110 W. 6th Street512.478.5355

Zocalo1110 West Lynn Street512.472.8226


HIPSTER SHOPPING

VINTAGE/THRIFT/CONSIGNMENT

Amelia’s Retro Vogue & Relics2213 S. 1st St. Austin, TX 78704512.442.4446ameliasretrovogue.com

Big Bertha’s Paradise112 E N Loop Blvd.Austin, TX 78751512-444-5908

Charm School Vintage2109 E Cesar Chavez St.Austin, TX 78702charmschoolvintage.com

Dandy’s Gentleman Store411 Brazos St #110Austin, Texas 78701512-999-8196dandysuit.com

Etcetera, Etc.411 W. 2nd StreetAustin, Texas 78701512-476-8300

Flashback1805 S 1st StAustin, TX 78704512-445-6906austinvintageclothing.com

Golden Bones1601 W. Koenig LaneAustin, TX 512-419-7005goldenbonesatx.com

Lovely Boutique1506 S 1st StAustin, TX 78704

Moss Designer Consignment705 B. South Lamar 512-916-9961mossaustin.com

New BROhemia2209 S 1st St.Austin, TX 78704512-804-0988

Next To New5435 Burnet Rd.Austin, TX 78756512-459-1288next2new.org

Roadhouse Rags1600 Fortview Rd.Austin, TX 78704512-762-8797

Room Service107 E. North Loop Blvd. Austin, TX 78751512-451-1057roomservicevintage.com

Spartan & JM Dry Goods 215 South Lamar (Suite C & D) Austin, TX 78704512-579-0303spartan-shop.com

St. Vincent de Paul1327 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704512-442-5652

The G Spot Thrift Boutique3216 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704512-689-9802thegspotaustin.com

Thrifty Chicks Vintage6701 N Lamar Blvd.Austin, TX 78752512-467-7575thriftychicksvintage.com


MOVING OUTFirst, even before talking to a mover, decide in advance which goods will be shipped and which will be sold or given away.

Consider whether or not you would like the mover to pack for you and what additional services you may want. Remember that packing is always a separate bid from moving.

To check the reliability of the moving company you chose, contact the local Better Business Bureau (BBB) to inquire about the company’s complaint record and how complaints were resolved.

Ask your friends, family, and neighbors for recommendations and advice on movers.

Notify your telephone, electric, gas, and water companies, former employers, and credit card companies of your new address.

Forward necessary mail to your new address. Discontinue service on a specific date.

Be there and give direction. Let the movers know what you want loaded first and last.

Accompany the driver during inventory. Keep a close eye on the condition of your goods as they are loaded.

Take a final tour of your home. Make sure that nothing is overlooked.

Sign the bill of lading, and make sure your new address and phone number are correct.

Lock all windows and doors, and turn off all electrical switches.

MOVING INIf possible, arrive at your home a day ahead of time, so you can make sure utilities are connected and plan the placement of major items in your home.

Be ready to pay the driver with cash, traveler’s checks, certified check, or money order prior to your goods being unloaded.

Devise a system and be consistent. Label boxes according to where they should be placed in your new home. Hang numbered signs on the door frame of each room and write the same numbers on the appropriate boxes (Example: “2nd Fl./Room 4”). If you’re handy with a pencil and ruler, sketch a sample layout of your house, number the rooms on it, and post the layout on the truck for reference.

Get a copy of your inventory sheet from the foreman. Double-check his notations about existing damage to your goods.

Have your insurance plan readily available. Hopefully you will have no need for this tip.

Load the rooms to be unloaded, from first to last. Consider the room farthest from the entrance in your new home to be your starting point. In other words, unload from back to front. Save the kitchen until the very last, though, because heavy appliances are typically loaded on the moving truck first.

Don’t forget to have your tools ready when you start unloading. You should put your toolbox in after everything elsehas been loaded onto the truck.

MOVING TIPS


Get Wired AT&T / Dish Network

800-288-2020www.att.com

CenturyTel 800-201-4099

www.centurytel.com

Direct TV 888-777-2454

www.directv.com

Embarq www.embarq.com

Grande Communications 512-220-4600

www.grandecom.com

SuddenLink 888-822-5151

www.suddenlink.com

Time Warner 800-418-8848

www.timewarnercable.com

Verizon 800-480-4400

www.verizon.com

Gas Atmos Energy 800-460-3030

www.atmosenergy.com

CenterPoint Energy 800-427-7142

www.centerpointenergy.com

Metropolitan Propane 512-454-6200

www.huttotx.gov

TXU Energy 800-460-3030www.txu.com

Texas Gas Service 800-700-2443

www.texasgasservice.com

Texas Community Propane 877-635-5427

www.huttotx.gov

ElectricAustin Energy 888-340-6465

www.austinenergy.com

Bartlett Electric Co-op 512-746-2771

www.bartlettec.coop

Bluebonnet Electric Co-op 800-842-7708

www.bluebonnetelectric.coop

CenterPoint Energy 800-427-7142

www.centerpointenergy.com

City of Georgetown 512-930-3640

www.georgetown.org

Pedernales Electric Coop 888-554-4732www.pec.coop

RESOURCESTO GET YOU MOVING


Simple Power 888-897-4675

www.simplepower.net

TXU Energy New Service 866-575-4898

Customer Care 800-818-6132Power Outage 888-313-4747

www.txu.com

Water

Austin Energy 888-340-6465

www.austinenergy.com

Chisholm Trail S.U.D. 254-793-3103

www.chisholmtrailwater.org

City of Cedar Park 512-401-5550

www.cedarparktx.us

City of Georgetown 512-930-3640

www.georgetown.org

City of Jonestown 512-267-3243

www.jonestown.org

City of Leander 512-259-1142

www.ci.leander.tx.us

City of Pflugerville 512-251-3076

www.cityofpflugerville.com

City of Round Rock 800-565-1800

www.roundrocktexas.gov

Eco Resources 800-856-0303

www.ecoresources.com

Hurst Creek MUD 512-261-6281

www.hurstcreekmud.org

Jarrell-Schwertner Water Supply

512-746-2114www.jswatersupply.com

Jonah Water S.U.D. 512-759-1286

www.jonahwatersud.com

Lago Vista City 512-267-1155

http://lagovistatexas.org

Lakeway MUD 512-261-6222

www.lakewaymud.org

Manville Water 888-856-2488

www.manvillewsc.org

Point Venture WCID 512-267-1641

www.traviscountytax.org


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