Lake Travis Attractions
Even if you have come here to spend more time on the lake fishing, scuba diving and getting into other water sports, don't miss out on the attractions hidden inside the city of Austin. The interiors of the city are as attractive as the exteriors with plenty of places to see. The best way to check out the city is by taking the Austin Duck Adventures. A unique way of sightseeing, Austin Duck Adventures offers a ride on the amphibious vehicle called Hydra Terra. Don't worry when the vehicle gets inside the waters of Lake Austin, as it is amphibious, thus running both on water and land.
Austin Duck Adventures take you through the city of Austin in a 75 minute tour, stopping at places such as State Capitol Building, Historic Sixth Street, Governor's Mansion, Lake Austin and Bob Bullock State History Museum. Though it is open all year round, the tour timings keep changing, so it is best to call up and make a reservation with their office. They also offer special holiday tours and arrange additional tours in case you come with a large group. All tours start from the Austin Visitor Centre.
Another great way to spend time in Austin is to look up the Austin ghost tours. They offer a unique tour of Austin telling some interesting stories from the past. Were there ever ghosts in Austin? Experience and spook yourself with Austin ghost tours. They add new stories for different tours in case you are visiting again. As weird as the tour might sound, the guides too add to the mystery and adventure of the tour. Their tour guides include John Maverick the magician and avid storyteller, making your trip more interesting, awakening your imagination like never before.
As you visit the different places in Austin, don't forget to step into the Austin galleries, which houses one of the largest collection of antiques and paintings in all of Texas. It is situated in downtown Austin at West End Gallery District. It's worth a visit whether you are a big fan of art or not. You will find contemporary abstract art as well as traditional landscapes. Browse through some of the best contemporary and traditional sculptures, hand-painted lighting and other antiques.
Even if you have seen all the places in Austin and Lake Travis area there is never a dull moment at Austin with the entire year packed with interesting fun events. The year begins with the march as Austin celebrates Martin Luther King Jr. Day, followed by Carnaval Brasiliero, a unique Brazilian event in the middle of Texas! March celebrates the day when Texas became a republic and the rest of the year is filled with events such as Austin fine arts festival, Austin international poetry festival, Old Settlers music festival, Bob Markey festival, Elgin market days, bamboo festival and every other imaginable event, ending with Christmas and New Year. No matter what time of the year you visit, you must attend at least one event to capture what Austin is famous for, being weird!