Things You'll Need:
- Book on sights to see in Austin
- Map of the city
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Step 1
Take warm clothes with you if you're traveling to Austin in November through February. Temperatures range from 38 degrees F to 75 degrees F during these months.
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Prepare yourself for hot and humid weather if you're visiting this Texas city during the summer months; the average temperature reaches above 90 degrees F from June until September.
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Be aware that this is the "City of Lakes." Austin has three man-made lakes within the city limits and Lake Austin is especially popular with recreational fishers.
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Experience the fourth-largest city in Texas, which sits on the banks of the (Texas) Colorado River.
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Rent a car from one of the many rental agencies located at the airport; in such a large city, a taxi ride can get pricey.
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Travel throughout the city of Austin on a Capitol Metro bus and trolley. Stops at shopping malls are included in the line's 70+ routes.
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Step 3
Take a tour of Austin attractions on the new service, "Tour the Town."
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Step 4
Hit the town on one of two free entertainment trolleys. These trolleys take visitors to Sixth Street and the Warehouse Entertainment Districts.
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Step 5
Drive into the city of Austin in style, with one of the limousine services available right from the airport.
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To book accommodations, contact Austin Convention and Visitors Bureau at (800) 926-ACVB or visit their Web site (see Resources below).
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Stay at a national hotel chain for moderately priced accommodations, which will run you around $80 per night.
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Enjoy comfortable accommodations even on a budget by booking rooms slightly further from the city center and the hip music scene. Budget digs will cost you approximately $50 per night.
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Reserve upscale accommodations and enjoy Austin in style. High-end hotels in the area will typically cost you around $205 per night. However, rates can run as high as $345 per night for premier accommodations.
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Enjoy an old-fashioned horse drawn carriage ride through the streets of Austin with the Austin Carriage Service.
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Feast on some delectable cuisine. Texas is famous for Tex-Mex and barbecue, and you can find it in abundance in Austin.
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Step 3
Visit Mount Bonnell, which is one of Austin's most popular points of interest. It sits 780 feet above sea level and provides glorious views of the city.
