SXSWeek 2010 March 12-21 SXSWeek 2010 March 12-21 The South by Southwest, Interactive, Film and Music Festival is back this month in Austin, Texas.  Austin.com will be posting events related to the festival and some of Austin's more "local" events that are happening during the same week.  So stay posted! Interactive: March 12-16 Film: March 12-20 Music: March 17-21    Read more


“The View from Here” “The View from Here” February 27-March 27, 2010 artists’ reception: Saturday, February 27, 6:30pm-9:30pm *open to the public.  Our artists show their inner selves in “The View from Here”. With juror and feature artist,  Mo Scollan and 13 selected artists including Stella Alesi, Katie Jo Dixon, Tim Kerr, Joan Lawson, Olin Roth, and Mare Vaccaro.     Read more


The Story of Texas The Story of Texas When the weather here in Austin turns cold or cloudy, there are many indoor activities available throughout the town and the Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum downtown at MLK and Congress is right at the top of fun things to see. It’s not just another boring old dusty museum, it’s the newest museum in Austin and it offers three floors of interactive exhibits that appeal to all ages as well as Austin’s only Read more


NEW FEATURE! 22 Questions With Timothy Abbott NEW FEATURE! 22 Questions With Timothy Abbott Austin.com is happy to present this new feature in our music section, 22 Questions With Timothy Abbott feauring local musician and long time friend of austin.com Tim Abbott and his unique 22 question interviews with local musicians and celebrities.  We will post new interviews every week and please contact us if you wish to be interviewed by Tim for his new 22 Questions With Timothy Abbott feature thank you Read more


New Feature! Happy Hour reviews. New Feature! Happy Hour reviews. Taylore Cunningham, Dining Writer, offers her ideas on the Best Happy Hours in town.Like most college students, I am no stranger to partying on a budget. Some might opt for the “always smooth” case of Keystone over the much preferred taste of Dos Equis, while others frequent 6th Street on Thursday nights for the infamous $1 beers and $2 “you call its”. However you may cho Read more


The Phantom Of The Opera at Bass Hall The Phantom Of The Opera at Bass Hall March 17–April 4, 2010. Austin, TX—The national tour of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, known as the Music Box Company, will play its final performances in Austin March 17–April 4, 2010 at UTPAC’s Bass Concert Hall. Tickets are on sale now. For more information, please visit www.thephantomoftheopera.com.          &nbs Read more

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Austin Hike & Bike Trails
Written by Stephanie Horka   
Town Lake Hike and Bike Trail If you like to walk, run or bike, you are in the best possible place to enjoy our beautiful city through its trails.  The City of Austin has developed one of the finest trail systems in the nation. Currently, over 50 miles of well-surfaced scenic paths follow natural greenbelts into all areas of the city, making an excellent trail accesible to all.  A host of joggers are regulars on the Town Lake Trail because of its visual beauty. Some prefer paths that follow picturesque creeks; others seek the serenity of primitive trails in undeveloped areas.
Because sunny skies and mild climate make it possible to jog year-round, Austinites have ample occasion to experience the diverse trail system.

A map of the trails that make up the Town Lake Hike and Bike trail and the Barton Creek Greenbelt may be viewed on line.  The Austin Parks & Recreation Department provides a complete Trail Directory of trails throughout the city with site specific maps at www.ci.austin.tx.us/parks/traildirectory.htm


 

 


Town Lake Trail Guide BRIDGES

MOPAC

PFLUGER PEDESTRIAN

SOUTH 1ST STREET

CONGRESS AVE.

IH-35

LONGHORN DAM

MOPAC

-

3.47

4.55

4.94

7.12

10.2

PFLUGER PEDESTRIAN

3.47

-

1.56

1.96

4.13

7.21

SOUTH 1ST STREET

4.5

1.56

-

1.08

3.25

6.32

CONGRESS AVE.

4.94

1.96

1.08

-

3.22

6.30

IH-35

7.12

4.13

3.25

3.22

-

4.00

LONGHORN DAM

10.2

7.21

6.32

6.30

4.00

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The Veloway
The Veloway

The Veloway is a 3.17 mile, 23 feet wide paved trail that winds through the scenic Slaughter Creek Metropolitan Park. In a very secluded area of the park, riders enjoy being away from street traffic and noise. The trail is designed for bicycler's and rollerblader's, walkers and runners are prohibited.

The trail is open daily from dawn to dusk, except on March 29th, April 12th and June 13th , when the veloway will be closed to the public for approved special events.

The trail can be accessed from Mopac, south of Slaughter Lane.

 

 

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