The city of Austin is one of the many great places to visit in the great state of Texas. It's a growing metropolitan city, and yet there are places within the city limits that retain the natural beauty of the Central Texas Hill Country.
The photo above, which I took during a recent vist, shows Downtown Austin reflected in Town Lake.
One must-see place in Austin is The Oasis restaurant, which is considered the "Sundown Capital" of Texas. Time your visit to The Oasis so you can see a sunset, and you will see why the place has the nickname. The sun setting over the lake is one of the most glorious natural wonders you will ever witness. Be sure to take a good camera (not a cellphone camera or a cheapie point-&-shoot), because you will want to take sunset pix.
Another must-see place is the State Capitol building. On most days, the Capitol building is open to the public at no charge and you can freely roam around outside and inside. The Rotunda has some very stunning architecture, both inside and outside.
Also, climb to the top of Mount Bonnell and enjoy a panoramic view of Lake Austin and the nearby upscale neighborhoods. From the summit, you will also be able to view the downtown area and the UT Tower. There are nice, sturdy stone steps leading up to the summit, which make the climb relatively easy. And the views you will see when you reach the top make the effort worthwhile. The photo above is a sample of the panoramic views you can see. Mouse over the photo and click for a closer view.
Please click on the link below if you want to see an Austin photo gallery that I recently created.
Austin Scenes
The photo above, which I took during a recent vist, shows Downtown Austin reflected in Town Lake.
One must-see place in Austin is The Oasis restaurant, which is considered the "Sundown Capital" of Texas. Time your visit to The Oasis so you can see a sunset, and you will see why the place has the nickname. The sun setting over the lake is one of the most glorious natural wonders you will ever witness. Be sure to take a good camera (not a cellphone camera or a cheapie point-&-shoot), because you will want to take sunset pix.
Another must-see place is the State Capitol building. On most days, the Capitol building is open to the public at no charge and you can freely roam around outside and inside. The Rotunda has some very stunning architecture, both inside and outside.
Also, climb to the top of Mount Bonnell and enjoy a panoramic view of Lake Austin and the nearby upscale neighborhoods. From the summit, you will also be able to view the downtown area and the UT Tower. There are nice, sturdy stone steps leading up to the summit, which make the climb relatively easy. And the views you will see when you reach the top make the effort worthwhile. The photo above is a sample of the panoramic views you can see. Mouse over the photo and click for a closer view.Please click on the link below if you want to see an Austin photo gallery that I recently created.
Austin Scenes
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