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Sherwood Forest Faire

Sherwood Forest Faire (Feb 11 - April 1 and March 16 - 19 2012) is a medieval theme park located 35 miles east of Austin, TX. It was founded in 2010 and comprises a village of 23 acres with over 100 craft shoppes, 20 performance venues, and 100 shows per day.  Besides the familiar characters of Sherwood Legends, there are countless Lords and Ladies, Craftsfolk, Knights, Barbarians, Wizards, and Fools to meet along your way. Each of them will be living out their own stories as the day unfolds at Sherwood Forest Faire.  Read More for info on the 2012 faire....

 

Austin Factoids

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Population: 750,525 within city limits; 1.6 million in the metropolitan area; Austin is the 16th largest city in the United States.
The Austin city limits comprise 232 square miles; 2705 sq. mi. in the metro area.

 

Laguna Gloria

Laguna GloriaAustin Museum of Art (AMOA)-Laguna Gloria is a monument to our long-standing commitment to the community, offering a unique experience of history, art, and nature. Visitors can tour the recently restored 1916 Italian-style villa that was AMOA's orginal home, and before that, the home of Texas legend Clara Driscoll, best known as savior of the Alamo.  Inside they can view intimate art exhibitions and attend informative educational discussions focusing on art and nature.  Outside they can stroll the lush 12-acre grounds overlooking Lake Austin, and enjoy the revitalized historic gardens and many sculptures.

 

Texas State Capitol

 

Texas State Capitol
Texas State Capitol

Every Texan should try to visit the State Capitol at least once in their lifetime, and if you haven't visited since the restoration of the 1990s, visit again.  Taller than the U.S. Capitol, the Texas State Capitol and its grounds are among the most beloved landmarks in the Lone Star Sate, and one of the most popular tourist attractions in Austin.  Legend, lore, and history combine to make a tour of the Capitol complex educational, inspirational, and awe-inspiring.

 

 

Haunted ATX

Haunted ATXHaunted ATX is Austins premiere mobile Haunted Tour and Hearse Limousine service. Austin's rich and long history of haunts and ghost sightings has howled through the city for decades and Haunted ATX knows every detail. The Haunted ATX tour offers a fun, safe, family environment that travels through the most haunted downtown locations. Some of these locations may operate and function by day, while others have been deserted for years, but nonetheless they all have a story. The sites on this tour hold enough paranormal activity that some have said that you can almost feel the presence. What ever you may feel, guests of Haunted ATX are sure to enjoy the comfort and relaxing accommodations as you visit popular tourist sites such as the The Tavern, Governors Mansion, The Driskell Hotel and even the State Capitol.

 
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