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Castle Hill, more formally known as the Hope Gallery, was originally supposed to be a hotel. The company installed concrete slabs for foundation, before learning the hill was too steep to support a high-rise. The contractor abandoned it and it became a canvas for local graffiti artists.
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Bullock Texas State History Museum
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The museum is a great place to learn about the History of Texas and the west. The exhibits are laid out in mostly chronological order and you can see how Texas and Austin became what they are today. There is also a separate exhibit on ACL so you can learn about that festival.
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Beverly S. Sheffield Zilker Hillside Theater
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This centrally located stage usually has plenty of parking and is a great activity to enjoy outside during the summer. The shows are family and dog friendly. Every week there is a different kind of show and they and are not overcrowded (unlike other free outdoor shows during the summer).
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Graffiti Park
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This is a place that I bring anyone that is visiting Austin. It's a staple to show visitors. As a local, it is a cool place to go at anytime and see how it has changed since the last time you went. It has a great view of the Capitol Building and it's easy to get to.
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Texas State Capitol
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The Capitol provides free tours to the public and is a great way to learn about the history of Austin. The Capitol building is a fantastic building to see. It's larger than the United State Capitol building because everything is bigger in Texas!
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Dell Diamond
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Great minor league stadium. You can really get up close and personal with the players and the entertainment during the breaks is fantastic. The prices are what you would see at major league stadiums so that was my only disappointment.
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Barton Creek Greenbelt
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This trail is great because it is shaded most of the way and has a ton of water spots to jump into to cool off. It's dog and family friendly and not overcrowded during the week. The trail is easy to follow and you can make it a quick 1 mile hike or add on a few other trails to make it a 3-6 mile hike.
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Hamilton Pool Nature Preserve
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This natural pool formed when the dome of an underground river collapsed due to erosion thousands of years ago. Located 23 miles west of Austin, it's one of the most gorgeous spots to visit. The 1/4 mile hike has some steep spots but it is completely worth the challenge when you get the secluded grotto.
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Twin Falls @ Barton Creek Greenbelt
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This swimming spot is a great place to cool off in the summer and the hike isn't too hard. After a good rain, it's nice to go there and sit in the many waterfalls that spring up. There is a short waterfall that you can jump off and a rope swing.
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Barton Green Belt Trail
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This park stretches from the Northwest side of town all the way to downtown. If you're here on a beautiful day 10/10 would come out here. There are numerous trailheads leading to the river. Great for hiking, swimming and hanging out with friends. Extremely dog friendly. As long as you pick up your cans you can drink out there.
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Turkey Creek Trail
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This 2.9 Mile Loop Trail is a great place to bring your dog. It's an off-leash trail so it gives you and your pup plenty of space to explore and hike the trail. There are a few places where you need to cross over the creek so after a heavy rain, it can get a little muddy.
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Bell Springs Winery
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Dripping Springs is a gorgeous area that has lots of choices for wineries. There are many options to take tour buses to the different wineries. There is usually someone singing with an acoustic guitar and it really sets the mood. You can bring a blanket and have a very peaceful picnic with your wine tasting.
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Covert Park at Mt. Bonnell
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This is a great spot to watch the sunset and see Lake Austin from above. It's a very easy hike/stair climb to the view and it doesn't get too crowded. The views of the lake are fantastic and you can also see the gorgeous houses along the lakefront.
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Red Bud Isle
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As a little island, it's great to let your dog off-leash and not have to worry about him/her. There are other dogs there for your pup to make friends and it doesn't get overcrowded because the lack of parking prevents that. It's a great place to sit and enjoy the scenery while your pup plays with new found friends.
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Zilker Botanical Gardens
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Established in 1955, this gorgeous botanic garden sits right across the street from Zilker Park. Their mission is to promote the education and love of gardening among people of all ages. I think they do just that. When you go to the park, you can see the flowers in all stages and it really gets you excited for gardening.
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