Summary
Austin
is a unique city with an eclectic culture mixed with a high-tech
economy all nestled in the green hill country of Central
Texas. What Austin lacks in major theme parks and
pro sports teams found in other major cities it makes up
for in other unique attractions. Below is a summary
of some of the most popular hot spots to visit via Austin
charter buses. For a more complete directory of Austin
try the Austin Convention
& Visitor's Bureau.
The
environment and water temperature make this pool soothing,
fun, and even medicinal. The three acre elongated
pool is fed by large springs that keep the water a fresh
68 degrees year-round. Locals and visitors alike frequent
the pool, often using a bus charter in Austin, to cool off,
relax, exercise, and socialize on those scorching Texas
days. At one end the pool is shallow with a natural
limestone shelf extending out towards the deep end.
Here is where toddlers and their guardians splash around
and laugh and play. As the pool deepens there is an
excellent diving board. There are two ways to enjoy
this diving board. The first is to try it yourself.
The second is to lounge nearby and watch all ages and walks
of life demonstrate their agility and childhood spirit.
From the diving board onwards the pool is deep with a natural
gravel bottom and concrete walls. Floating devices
are only allowed at the deepest end. Topless bathing
is permitted at this end although it is seldom taken advantage
of on busy days. Other than the children the majority
of visitors lounge on the hillside next to the pool to sun
bathe, socialize, and people watch. Drum circles and
other instruments are casually played at the top of the
hill which adds to the relaxing summer scene. The
pool is located south of town lake adjacent to Zilker Park.
There is a large parking lot on the Zilker Park side of
the pool and this is where most Austin bus charter companies
will drop off their passengers. However, there is
also parking on the other side which you can get to from
the main road. Near the main entrance there is also
a large children's playground and a miniature train that
takes you around Zilker Park and back. Consider Barton
Springs Pool as a great day time activity for your group
when you travel via Austin charter buses. For more
information see the city web site on Barton
Springs Pool.
A
spectacular site happens at the Congress Avenue bridge every
evening when 1.5 million Mexican free-tailed bats leave
their roosts to go hunting for the night. Late July
through mid-August is the best time to see them fly as the
baby bats begin to hunt with their mothers causing the numbers
to increase. Many groups touring on a bus charter
in Austin make this bat flight attraction a stop before
dinner. There are so many bats it actually looks like
a dark cloud undulating through the sky. The bats
take off generally just before dark. You can stand
on the bridge but the most comfortable way to see this event
is to bring your blanket and watch from the Austin-American
Statesman bat viewing area. Sometimes there are even
guides and interpreters to answer questions and generally
inform the public. Parking is free but limited.
Your Austin bus charter company will know the most convenient
way to drop-off and pick-up your group. For more information
check out this site.
 Austin
boasts an entertainment district that rivals anything found
in the nation. It doesn't matter who you are or what
kind of night you're looking for, if you're going out, you're
probably going to 6th Street. There are dance clubs,
live music venues, chill cocktail bars, gay bars, hipster
scenes, typical college bars ... the list goes on and on.
Smart groups or organizations use Austin charter buses to
keep their group together and get them back home safely.
The majority of the venues are found on 6th St. itself but
the nightlife actually spreads down the side streets, alleys,
and all over 5th and 4th Street. For more info check
out our section on nightlife or visit the CitySearch
Guide to Austin Nightlife.
Texas
State History Museum
This
beautiful museum recently built houses excellent exhibits
teaching and shining light on the rich history and culture
of Texas. If you could only go to two places using
in Texas on an Austin bus charter to learn about history
it would be the Alamo in San Antonio and the Texas State
History Museum in Austin. The building is located
adjacent to the University of Texas and only a few blocks
from the Capital building. In addition to the exhibits
there is also an IMAX theater showing a variety of educational
and entertaining programs. The facility is well set-up
to handle large groups and field trips with adequate parking,
a cafeteria, and tour guides. There are convenient
loading zones for your group when you arrive on a bus charter
in Austin Texas. For more information check out the
museum home page.
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