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Darin Davis - Activities and Attractions
Activities and Attractions
www.volentebeach.com (Lake Travis water park)
Austin's Park and Pizza, go carts
http://www.austinspark.com/
16231 Interstate 35
Pflugerville, TX 78660
National Museum of the Pacific War
http://www.nimitz-museum.org/
Fredericksburg, TX
WW II re-enactment at Nimitz Museum
Texas Renaissance Festival
www.texrenfest.com, October-November, $19 discount tickets at HEB, Randalls
Dave and Buster's
9333 Research Blvd
Austin , TX 78759
www.daveandbusters.com
Slick Willie's Family Pool Hall on S. Lamar
Six Flags (AT&T employee discount)
www.campeagle.org
Competitor magazine called Camp Eagle "Texas' best adventure destination".
12 miles of bike track, 6 miles of jeep road, 185' limestone cliffs to climb,
constant 72º Nueces River. rappel, zip line, hiking, disc golf
Driveway Austin (Motorsports academy and retreat
8400 Delwau Lane, Austin, TX 78725
512-971-9100
http://www.drivewayaustin.com/
Grand Prix Course
observers welcome
30 minutes guided tours on Sundays 1pm-4pm
Kayak
Walk trail at Mopac and 360
Oasis
Schliterbann
Fiesta in San Antonio
Blue Bell factory in Brenham
From Austin, take Highway 290 East approximately 85 miles, turn left on
Loop 577 which becomes Blue Bell Road, go past the second stoplight and
we're on the right.
1101 South Blue Bell Road
Brenham, Texas 77833
Tours are weekdays only.
Closed most holidays.
Visitors are accommodated on a first-come, first-served basis.
Admittance token required.
Tours last 45 minutes including a serving of ice cream.
No cameras permitted on tour.
Weekday Tour Times: 10:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m.,
1:30 p.m., 2:00 p.m., 2:30 p.m.
Admission Costs (Includes a serving of Blue Bell Ice Cream):
General Admission $3.00
Senior Citizens (55+) and Children (6 to 14) $2.00
Inner Space Cavern, $15, www.InnerSpace.com, exit 259 on I-35
Summer hours: 9a-6p
UT Tower Tours Reservations: 512-475-6633
www.utexas.edu/tower
no bags; rental lockers for $1
Fast go-carts at airport
ironrockraceway.com, $20 per race, $6 liability
512-530-RACE (7223)
http://www.ironrockraceway.com/Arrive-Drive.html
9 hp Rock karts, speeds capable up to 50 mph. No seat belts, no rollover bars
persons 13 years AND 5 feet tall - NO Racing Experience Necessary!
Iron Rock supplies drivers all racing gear, EXCEPT SHOES. Covered shoe is required.
A quick drivers meeting will brief drivers on the track, karts, and flags before racing.
First Race: $20 + $6 Daily Liability Second Race: $20 Third Race: $10
10a-10p on Saturdays
Forms fill out, must be 13 to drive
Tennis shoes, long jeans or full body suit
Each race is 10 minutes
10 or more people, 3rd race free
Suited up
Training room, turns, flags, dos and donts - 5-10 minutes
Allow half hour per race, including scoring
Rebecca
Max 15 people on track at a time
10-12 people deposit half the total - non-refundable
Mt Bonnell
Bats under Congress street bridge
SeaWorld (San Antonio) - coupon for $8 off (expires 12/31/07) in "TO DO" folder
Alamo Drafthouse (dinner, movie theater)
www.texasoldtown.com - open house (public night) second Friday of each month
##### RESTAURANTS #####
Salt Lick
18300 Farm to Market Road 1826
Driftwood, TX 78619
512-894-3117
saltlickbbq.com
cash only
Salado, Stage Coach Inn
Adela says 'it's a come back place'
Decent chicken fried steak
River City Grill, Marble Falls
Ady: "It's a come back place"
Springhill Restaurant (shrimp and fish; chicken fried steak isn't great)
71 at 360
County Line BBQ
http://www.countyline.com
Kerbey Lane Cafe - Original
Award-winning breakfast, locally
grown veggies & daily specials.
www.kerbeylanecafe.com
3704 Kerbey Ln., Austin, TX 78731
(512) 451-1436
Hyde Park Bar & Grill
4206 Duval St, Austin, TX
(512) 458-3168
Chuy's Restaurant
10520 N Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX
(512) 836-3218
Ararat Middle East Restaurant
111 E North Loop Blvd, Austin, TX
(512) 419-1692
Souper Salad Restaurants
6700 Middle Fiskville Rd # 405, Austin, TX
Pappasito's Cantina
6513 I 35 N, Austin, TX
Broken Spoke
Posse East (serves the greasiest burgers around)
Eastside café
Hoovers
vivos
Top 10 Restaurants in Austin (Dale Rice, Austin American Statesman)
1. Hudson's on the Bend, 3509 RM 620 N, 512-266-1369
2. Driskill Grill, 604 Brazos St. 512-391-7162
3. Aquarelle, 606 Rio Grande St, 512-479-8117
4. Uchi, 801 S Lamar Blvd, 916-4808
5. Wink, 1014 N Lamar, 482-8868
6. Cafe 909, 909 Second St, Marble Falls, 830-693-2126
7. Zoot, 509 Hearn St, 477-6535
8. Jeffrey's, 1204 West Lynn, 477-5584
9. Starlite, 407 Colorado St, 374-9012
10. Cibo, 918 Congress Ave, 478-3663
##### Bed and Breakfasts #####
www.biscuithill.com
deckercreek.com
austincabinrentals.com (Lost Parrot)
www.cedartreehouse.com
www.touringtexas.com/rusticridge
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