Les meilleurs événements de la ville Austin. Visite en petit groupe de 5 heures du meilleur d'Austin et de Hill Country commander (réserver en ligne) tickets.afisha.life. La genèse d'Austin a peut-être commencé dans les années 1830 lorsque des colons anglo-américains sont arrivés dans le centre du Texas

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Austin

History of Austin Texas. The state's fourth largest city, Austin originated as the riverside village of Waterloo, in a buffalo-hunting region occupied by Tonkawa and Comanche peoples. In 1839 it was selected by scouts as the site for the permanent capital of the Republic of Texas and renamed to honour Stephen F. Austin, father of the republic.

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Rainey Street Historic District

Renovated houses turned into bungalow bars reign supreme on Rainey, the increasingly popular tucked-away street. Day or night, you’ll find relaxed bar-goers strolling from bar to food trailer to bar again, often with their dogs in tow looking for a kicked back sip and a bite.

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Texas State Cemetery

Texas State Cemetery (TSC) is a cemetery located on about 22 acres (8.9 ha) just east of downtown Austin, the capital of the U.S. state of Texas. Originally the burial place of Edward Burleson, Texas Revolutionary general and Vice-President of the Republic of Texas, it was expanded into a Confederate cemetery during the Civil War. Later it was expanded again to include the graves and cenotaphs of prominent Texans and their spouses. It is a popular tourist attraction and colloquially referred to as the "Arlington of Texas" because of the renown of those interred and proximity to the seat of government.[1] The cemetery is divided into two sections. The smaller one contains around 900 graves of prominent Texans, while the larger has over 2,000 marked graves of Confederate veterans and widows. There is room for 7,500 interments; the cemetery is about half full, after including plots chosen by people who are eligible for burial

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Austin

Franklin Barbecue is in one of the most famous barbecue in the US , founded in 2009 by Aaron Franklin. The restaurant has attracted a national following. Long lines form early for brisket, pulled pork & other smoked meats at this bustling spot.

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The Driskill

The Driskill, a Romanesque-style building completed in 1886, is the oldest operating hotel in Austin, Texas, United States, and one of the best-known hotels in Texas generally. The Driskill was conceived and built by Col. Jesse Driskill, a cattleman who spent his fortune constructing "the finest hotel south of St. Louis". Today, the Driskill remains one of the premier hotels in Austin, featuring lavish bridal suites, two restaurants, and a grand ballroom. It is considered one of the most haunted hotels in the United States, featuring a variety of alleged supernatural activity throughout the building, including the spirit of Colonel Driskill himself. The Driskill has been owned and operated by Hyatt Hotels Corporation since 2013. The hotel was listed in the National Register of Historic Places on November 25, 1969.

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Texas Capitol

The Texas State Capitol is the capitol and seat of government of the American state of Texas. Located in downtown Austin, Texas, the structure houses the offices and chambers of the Texas Legislature and of the Governor of Texas. Designed in 1881 by architect Elijah E. Myers, it was constructed from 1882 to 1888 under the direction of civil engineer Reuben Lindsay Walker. A $75 million underground extension was completed in 1993. The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1970 and recognized as a National Historic Landmark in 1986. The Texas State Capitol is 302.64 feet (92.24 m) tall, making it the sixth-tallest state capitol and one of several taller than the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C. The capitol was ranked 92nd in the 2007 "America's Favorite Architecture" poll commissioned by the American Institute of Architects.

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University of Texas at Austin

The University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin, UT, or Texas) is a public research university in Austin, Texas, founded in 1883. The University of Texas was included in the Association of American Universities in 1929. The institution is composed of over 50,000 undergraduate and graduate students and over 24,000 faculty and staff. Duration: 5 minutes

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Willie Nelson Statue

The Willie Nelson statue is a bronze sculpture of singer-songwriter Willie Nelson, located in Downtown Austin, Texas. The statue was commissioned to artist Clete Shields by the nonprofit organization Capital Area Statues. Following his move to Nashville in 1960, Nelson enjoyed success as a songwriter, but his career as a singer did not progress. After shortly retiring from the music business, Nelson moved to Austin in 1972, where his career found new success as a performer. Knowing of the plans for the statue, Austin mayor Lee Leffingwell proposed to rename a portion of Second Street to Willie Nelson Boulevard. The unveiling of the statue took place on April 20, 2012 at 4:20 pm with Nelson in attendance.

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Lady Bird Lake Hike-and-Bike Trail

Lady Bird Lake (formerly, and still colloquially referred to as Town Lake) is a river-like reservoir on the Colorado River in Austin, Texas, United States. The City of Austin created the reservoir in 1960 as a cooling pond for a new city power plant. The lake, which has a surface area of 416 acres (168 ha), is now used primarily for recreation and flood control. The reservoir is named in honor of former First Lady of the United States Lady Bird Johnson

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Austin

The Picnic - Food Truck Park Outdoor eating destination featuring a wide variety of food trucks, plus retail vendors. 25 minutes stop for lunch

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Zilker Metropolitan Park

Zilker Metropolitan Park is a recreational area in south Austin, Texas at the juncture of Barton Creek and the Colorado River that comprises over 350 acres (142 ha) of publicly owned land. It is named after its benefactor, Andrew Jackson Zilker, who donated the land to the city in 1917. The land was developed into a park during the Great Depression in the 1930s. Today the park serves as a hub for many recreational activities and the hike and bike trail around Lady Bird Lake, both of which run next to the park. The large size of the park makes it a capable venue for large-scale events such as the Austin City Limits Music Festival and the Zilker Park Kite Festival. The park was listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1997

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Greetings from Austin Mural

A popular site for photographers, this colorful, wall-sized painting depicts a retro postcard.

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Congress Avenue Bridge Bat Watching

The Ann W. Richards Congress Avenue Bridge (formerly known simply as the Congress Avenue Bridge) crosses over Lady Bird Lake in Austin, Texas. Before construction of the Longhorn Dam was completed in 1960, the bridge crossed the Colorado River from which Lady Bird Lake is impounded. The bridge was known as the Congress Avenue Bridge from the construction of the first span across the Colorado River at that location in the late 19th century until November 16, 2006, when the Austin City Council renamed the current bridge in honor of Ann W. Richards, the 45th Governor of Texas and a long-term resident of Austin. The bridge is currently home to the world's largest urban bat colony. It is a maternity colony, meaning it is a place where pregnant females come to roost in the spring and raise their pups from mid summer to fall. Until the pups are born, male bats are not under the bridge.

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Austin

History of Austin Texas. The state's fourth largest city, Austin originated as the riverside village of Waterloo, in a buffalo-hunting region occupied by Tonkawa and Comanche peoples. In 1839 it was selected by scouts as the site for the permanent capital of the Republic of Texas and renamed to honour Stephen F. Austin, father of the republic.

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Rainey Street Historic District

Renovated houses turned into bungalow bars reign supreme on Rainey, the increasingly popular tucked-away street. Day or night, you’ll find relaxed bar-goers strolling from bar to food trailer to bar again, often with their dogs in tow looking for a kicked back sip and a bite.

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Texas State Cemetery

Texas State Cemetery (TSC) is a cemetery located on about 22 acres (8.9 ha) just east of downtown Austin, the capital of the U.S. state of Texas. Originally the burial place of Edward Burleson, Texas Revolutionary general and Vice-President of the Republic of Texas, it was expanded into a Confederate cemetery during the Civil War. Later it was expanded again to include the graves and cenotaphs of prominent Texans and their spouses. It is a popular tourist attraction and colloquially referred to as the "Arlington of Texas" because of the renown of those interred and proximity to the seat of government.[1] The cemetery is divided into two sections. The smaller one contains around 900 graves of prominent Texans, while the larger has over 2,000 marked graves of Confederate veterans and widows. There is room for 7,500 interments; the cemetery is about half full, after including plots chosen by people who are eligible for burial

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Austin

Franklin Barbecue is in one of the most famous barbecue in the US , founded in 2009 by Aaron Franklin. The restaurant has attracted a national following. Long lines form early for brisket, pulled pork & other smoked meats at this bustling spot.

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The Driskill

The Driskill, a Romanesque-style building completed in 1886, is the oldest operating hotel in Austin, Texas, United States, and one of the best-known hotels in Texas generally. The Driskill was conceived and built by Col. Jesse Driskill, a cattleman who spent his fortune constructing "the finest hotel south of St. Louis". Today, the Driskill remains one of the premier hotels in Austin, featuring lavish bridal suites, two restaurants, and a grand ballroom. It is considered one of the most haunted hotels in the United States, featuring a variety of alleged supernatural activity throughout the building, including the spirit of Colonel Driskill himself. The Driskill has been owned and operated by Hyatt Hotels Corporation since 2013. The hotel was listed in the National Register of Historic Places on November 25, 1969.

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Texas Capitol

The Texas State Capitol is the capitol and seat of government of the American state of Texas. Located in downtown Austin, Texas, the structure houses the offices and chambers of the Texas Legislature and of the Governor of Texas. Designed in 1881 by architect Elijah E. Myers, it was constructed from 1882 to 1888 under the direction of civil engineer Reuben Lindsay Walker. A $75 million underground extension was completed in 1993. The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1970 and recognized as a National Historic Landmark in 1986. The Texas State Capitol is 302.64 feet (92.24 m) tall, making it the sixth-tallest state capitol and one of several taller than the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C. The capitol was ranked 92nd in the 2007 "America's Favorite Architecture" poll commissioned by the American Institute of Architects.

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University of Texas at Austin

The University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin, UT, or Texas) is a public research university in Austin, Texas, founded in 1883. The University of Texas was included in the Association of American Universities in 1929. The institution is composed of over 50,000 undergraduate and graduate students and over 24,000 faculty and staff. Duration: 5 minutes

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Willie Nelson Statue

The Willie Nelson statue is a bronze sculpture of singer-songwriter Willie Nelson, located in Downtown Austin, Texas. The statue was commissioned to artist Clete Shields by the nonprofit organization Capital Area Statues. Following his move to Nashville in 1960, Nelson enjoyed success as a songwriter, but his career as a singer did not progress. After shortly retiring from the music business, Nelson moved to Austin in 1972, where his career found new success as a performer. Knowing of the plans for the statue, Austin mayor Lee Leffingwell proposed to rename a portion of Second Street to Willie Nelson Boulevard. The unveiling of the statue took place on April 20, 2012 at 4:20 pm with Nelson in attendance.

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Lady Bird Lake Hike-and-Bike Trail

Lady Bird Lake (formerly, and still colloquially referred to as Town Lake) is a river-like reservoir on the Colorado River in Austin, Texas, United States. The City of Austin created the reservoir in 1960 as a cooling pond for a new city power plant. The lake, which has a surface area of 416 acres (168 ha), is now used primarily for recreation and flood control. The reservoir is named in honor of former First Lady of the United States Lady Bird Johnson

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Austin

The Picnic - Food Truck Park Outdoor eating destination featuring a wide variety of food trucks, plus retail vendors. 25 minutes stop for lunch

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Zilker Metropolitan Park

Zilker Metropolitan Park is a recreational area in south Austin, Texas at the juncture of Barton Creek and the Colorado River that comprises over 350 acres (142 ha) of publicly owned land. It is named after its benefactor, Andrew Jackson Zilker, who donated the land to the city in 1917. The land was developed into a park during the Great Depression in the 1930s. Today the park serves as a hub for many recreational activities and the hike and bike trail around Lady Bird Lake, both of which run next to the park. The large size of the park makes it a capable venue for large-scale events such as the Austin City Limits Music Festival and the Zilker Park Kite Festival. The park was listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1997

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Greetings from Austin Mural

A popular site for photographers, this colorful, wall-sized painting depicts a retro postcard.

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Congress Avenue Bridge Bat Watching

The Ann W. Richards Congress Avenue Bridge (formerly known simply as the Congress Avenue Bridge) crosses over Lady Bird Lake in Austin, Texas. Before construction of the Longhorn Dam was completed in 1960, the bridge crossed the Colorado River from which Lady Bird Lake is impounded. The bridge was known as the Congress Avenue Bridge from the construction of the first span across the Colorado River at that location in the late 19th century until November 16, 2006, when the Austin City Council renamed the current bridge in honor of Ann W. Richards, the 45th Governor of Texas and a long-term resident of Austin. The bridge is currently home to the world's largest urban bat colony. It is a maternity colony, meaning it is a place where pregnant females come to roost in the spring and raise their pups from mid summer to fall. Until the pups are born, male bats are not under the bridge.

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Austin

History of Austin Texas. The state's fourth largest city, Austin originated as the riverside village of Waterloo, in a buffalo-hunting region occupied by Tonkawa and Comanche peoples. In 1839 it was selected by scouts as the site for the permanent capital of the Republic of Texas and renamed to honour Stephen F. Austin, father of the republic.

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Rainey Street Historic District

Renovated houses turned into bungalow bars reign supreme on Rainey, the increasingly popular tucked-away street. Day or night, you’ll find relaxed bar-goers strolling from bar to food trailer to bar again, often with their dogs in tow looking for a kicked back sip and a bite.

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Texas State Cemetery

Texas State Cemetery (TSC) is a cemetery located on about 22 acres (8.9 ha) just east of downtown Austin, the capital of the U.S. state of Texas. Originally the burial place of Edward Burleson, Texas Revolutionary general and Vice-President of the Republic of Texas, it was expanded into a Confederate cemetery during the Civil War. Later it was expanded again to include the graves and cenotaphs of prominent Texans and their spouses. It is a popular tourist attraction and colloquially referred to as the "Arlington of Texas" because of the renown of those interred and proximity to the seat of government.[1] The cemetery is divided into two sections. The smaller one contains around 900 graves of prominent Texans, while the larger has over 2,000 marked graves of Confederate veterans and widows. There is room for 7,500 interments; the cemetery is about half full, after including plots chosen by people who are eligible for burial

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Austin

Franklin Barbecue is in one of the most famous barbecue in the US , founded in 2009 by Aaron Franklin. The restaurant has attracted a national following. Long lines form early for brisket, pulled pork & other smoked meats at this bustling spot.

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The Driskill

The Driskill, a Romanesque-style building completed in 1886, is the oldest operating hotel in Austin, Texas, United States, and one of the best-known hotels in Texas generally. The Driskill was conceived and built by Col. Jesse Driskill, a cattleman who spent his fortune constructing "the finest hotel south of St. Louis". Today, the Driskill remains one of the premier hotels in Austin, featuring lavish bridal suites, two restaurants, and a grand ballroom. It is considered one of the most haunted hotels in the United States, featuring a variety of alleged supernatural activity throughout the building, including the spirit of Colonel Driskill himself. The Driskill has been owned and operated by Hyatt Hotels Corporation since 2013. The hotel was listed in the National Register of Historic Places on November 25, 1969.

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Texas Capitol

The Texas State Capitol is the capitol and seat of government of the American state of Texas. Located in downtown Austin, Texas, the structure houses the offices and chambers of the Texas Legislature and of the Governor of Texas. Designed in 1881 by architect Elijah E. Myers, it was constructed from 1882 to 1888 under the direction of civil engineer Reuben Lindsay Walker. A $75 million underground extension was completed in 1993. The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1970 and recognized as a National Historic Landmark in 1986. The Texas State Capitol is 302.64 feet (92.24 m) tall, making it the sixth-tallest state capitol and one of several taller than the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C. The capitol was ranked 92nd in the 2007 "America's Favorite Architecture" poll commissioned by the American Institute of Architects.

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University of Texas at Austin

The University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin, UT, or Texas) is a public research university in Austin, Texas, founded in 1883. The University of Texas was included in the Association of American Universities in 1929. The institution is composed of over 50,000 undergraduate and graduate students and over 24,000 faculty and staff. Duration: 5 minutes

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Willie Nelson Statue

The Willie Nelson statue is a bronze sculpture of singer-songwriter Willie Nelson, located in Downtown Austin, Texas. The statue was commissioned to artist Clete Shields by the nonprofit organization Capital Area Statues. Following his move to Nashville in 1960, Nelson enjoyed success as a songwriter, but his career as a singer did not progress. After shortly retiring from the music business, Nelson moved to Austin in 1972, where his career found new success as a performer. Knowing of the plans for the statue, Austin mayor Lee Leffingwell proposed to rename a portion of Second Street to Willie Nelson Boulevard. The unveiling of the statue took place on April 20, 2012 at 4:20 pm with Nelson in attendance.

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Lady Bird Lake Hike-and-Bike Trail

Lady Bird Lake (formerly, and still colloquially referred to as Town Lake) is a river-like reservoir on the Colorado River in Austin, Texas, United States. The City of Austin created the reservoir in 1960 as a cooling pond for a new city power plant. The lake, which has a surface area of 416 acres (168 ha), is now used primarily for recreation and flood control. The reservoir is named in honor of former First Lady of the United States Lady Bird Johnson

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Austin

The Picnic - Food Truck Park Outdoor eating destination featuring a wide variety of food trucks, plus retail vendors. 25 minutes stop for lunch

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Zilker Metropolitan Park

Zilker Metropolitan Park is a recreational area in south Austin, Texas at the juncture of Barton Creek and the Colorado River that comprises over 350 acres (142 ha) of publicly owned land. It is named after its benefactor, Andrew Jackson Zilker, who donated the land to the city in 1917. The land was developed into a park during the Great Depression in the 1930s. Today the park serves as a hub for many recreational activities and the hike and bike trail around Lady Bird Lake, both of which run next to the park. The large size of the park makes it a capable venue for large-scale events such as the Austin City Limits Music Festival and the Zilker Park Kite Festival. The park was listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1997

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Greetings from Austin Mural

A popular site for photographers, this colorful, wall-sized painting depicts a retro postcard.

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Congress Avenue Bridge Bat Watching

The Ann W. Richards Congress Avenue Bridge (formerly known simply as the Congress Avenue Bridge) crosses over Lady Bird Lake in Austin, Texas. Before construction of the Longhorn Dam was completed in 1960, the bridge crossed the Colorado River from which Lady Bird Lake is impounded. The bridge was known as the Congress Avenue Bridge from the construction of the first span across the Colorado River at that location in the late 19th century until November 16, 2006, when the Austin City Council renamed the current bridge in honor of Ann W. Richards, the 45th Governor of Texas and a long-term resident of Austin. The bridge is currently home to the world's largest urban bat colony. It is a maternity colony, meaning it is a place where pregnant females come to roost in the spring and raise their pups from mid summer to fall. Until the pups are born, male bats are not under the bridge.

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Austin

Histoire d'Austin Texas. Quatrième plus grande ville de l'État, Austin est à l'origine le village riverain de Waterloo, dans une région de chasse au bison occupée par les peuples Tonkawa et Comanche. En 1839, elle fut choisie par des éclaireurs comme site de la capitale permanente de la République du Texas et renommée en l'honneur de Stephen F. Austin, père de la république.

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Quartier historique de la rue Rainey

Les maisons rénovées transformées en bars de bungalows règnent en maître sur Rainey, la rue cachée de plus en plus populaire. De jour comme de nuit, vous trouverez des amateurs de bar détendus se promenant de bar en remorque alimentaire en bar, souvent avec leurs chiens en remorque à la recherche d'une gorgée et d'une bouchée.

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Cimetière d'État du Texas

Texas State Cemetery (TSC) est un cimetière situé sur environ 22 acres (8,9 ha) juste à l'est du centre-ville d'Austin, la capitale de l'État américain du Texas. À l'origine lieu de sépulture d'Edward Burleson, général révolutionnaire du Texas et vice-président de la République du Texas, il a été agrandi pour devenir un cimetière confédéré pendant la guerre civile. Plus tard, il a de nouveau été agrandi pour inclure les tombes et les cénotaphes d'éminents Texans et de leurs épouses. C'est une attraction touristique populaire et familièrement appelée "Arlington of Texas" en raison de la renommée de ceux qui sont enterrés et de la proximité du siège du gouvernement.[1] Le cimetière est divisé en deux sections. Le plus petit contient environ 900 tombes d'éminents Texans, tandis que le plus grand compte plus de 2 000 tombes marquées d'anciens combattants et de veuves confédérés. Il y a de la place pour 7 500 inhumations ; le cimetière est à moitié plein, après avoir inclus les parcelles choisies par les personnes éligibles à l'inhumation

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Austin

Franklin Barbecue est l'un des barbecues les plus célèbres des États-Unis, fondé en 2009 par Aaron Franklin. Le restaurant a attiré une clientèle nationale. De longues files d'attente se forment tôt pour la poitrine de bœuf, le porc effiloché et d'autres viandes fumées dans ce lieu animé.

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Le Driskill

Le Driskill, un bâtiment de style roman achevé en 1886, est le plus ancien hôtel en activité d'Austin, au Texas, aux États-Unis, et l'un des hôtels les plus connus du Texas en général. Le Driskill a été conçu et construit par le colonel Jesse Driskill, un éleveur qui a dépensé sa fortune pour construire "le plus bel hôtel au sud de Saint-Louis". Aujourd'hui, le Driskill reste l'un des meilleurs hôtels d'Austin, avec de somptueuses suites nuptiales, deux restaurants et une grande salle de bal. Il est considéré comme l'un des hôtels les plus hantés des États-Unis, avec une variété d'activités surnaturelles présumées dans tout le bâtiment, y compris l'esprit du colonel Driskill lui-même. Le Driskill appartient et est exploité par Hyatt Hotels Corporation depuis 2013. L'hôtel a été inscrit au registre national des lieux historiques le 25 novembre 1969.

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Capitole du Texas

Le Capitole de l'État du Texas est la capitale et le siège du gouvernement de l'État américain du Texas. Située au centre-ville d'Austin, au Texas, la structure abrite les bureaux et les chambres de la législature du Texas et du gouverneur du Texas. Conçu en 1881 par l'architecte Elijah E. Myers, il a été construit de 1882 à 1888 sous la direction de l'ingénieur civil Reuben Lindsay Walker. Une extension souterraine de 75 millions de dollars a été achevée en 1993. Le bâtiment a été ajouté au registre national des lieux historiques en 1970 et reconnu comme monument historique national en 1986. Le Capitole de l'État du Texas mesure 92,24 m (302,64 pieds), ce qui en fait le sixième -la plus haute capitale de l'État et l'une des nombreuses plus hautes que le Capitole des États-Unis à Washington, D.C. La capitale a été classée 92e dans le sondage "America's Favorite Architecture" de 2007 commandé par l'American Institute of Architects.

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Université du Texas à Austin

L'Université du Texas à Austin (UT Austin, UT ou Texas) est une université publique de recherche à Austin, Texas, fondée en 1883. L'Université du Texas a été incluse dans l'Association des universités américaines en 1929. L'institution est composée de plus de 50 000 étudiants de premier cycle et des cycles supérieurs et plus de 24 000 professeurs et membres du personnel. Durée : 5 minutes

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Statue de Willie Nelson

La statue de Willie Nelson est une sculpture en bronze de l'auteur-compositeur-interprète Willie Nelson, située dans le centre-ville d'Austin, au Texas. La statue a été commandée à l'artiste Clete Shields par l'organisation à but non lucratif Capital Area Statues. Après son déménagement à Nashville en 1960, Nelson a connu le succès en tant qu'auteur-compositeur, mais sa carrière de chanteur n'a pas progressé. Après avoir brièvement pris sa retraite de l'industrie de la musique, Nelson a déménagé à Austin en 1972, où sa carrière a connu un nouveau succès en tant qu'interprète. Connaissant les plans de la statue, le maire d'Austin, Lee Leffingwell, a proposé de renommer une partie de Second Street en Willie Nelson Boulevard. Le dévoilement de la statue a eu lieu le 20 avril 2012 à 16 h 20 en présence de Nelson.

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Sentier pédestre et cyclable du lac Lady Bird

Lady Bird Lake (anciennement et encore familièrement appelé Town Lake) est un réservoir semblable à une rivière sur le fleuve Colorado à Austin, Texas, États-Unis. La ville d'Austin a créé le réservoir en 1960 en tant que bassin de refroidissement pour une nouvelle centrale électrique de la ville. Le lac, qui a une superficie de 416 acres (168 ha), est maintenant utilisé principalement pour les loisirs et le contrôle des inondations. Le réservoir est nommé en l'honneur de l'ancienne Première Dame des États-Unis Lady Bird Johnson

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Austin

The Picnic - Food Truck Park Destination de restauration en plein air avec une grande variété de food trucks, ainsi que des vendeurs au détail. 25 minutes d'arrêt pour le déjeuner

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Parc métropolitain de Zilker

Zilker Metropolitan Park est une zone de loisirs située dans le sud d'Austin, au Texas, à la jonction de Barton Creek et du fleuve Colorado, qui comprend plus de 350 acres (142 ha) de terres publiques. Il porte le nom de son bienfaiteur, Andrew Jackson Zilker, qui a fait don du terrain à la ville en 1917. Le terrain a été transformé en parc pendant la Grande Dépression dans les années 1930. Aujourd'hui, le parc sert de plaque tournante pour de nombreuses activités récréatives et le sentier de randonnée et de vélo autour du lac Lady Bird, qui passent tous deux à côté du parc. La grande taille du parc en fait un lieu idéal pour des événements à grande échelle tels que le festival de musique Austin City Limits et le Zilker Park Kite Festival. Le parc a été inscrit au registre national des lieux historiques en 1997

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Salutations d'Austin Mural

Un site populaire pour les photographes, ce tableau coloré de la taille d'un mur représente une carte postale rétro.

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Observation des chauves-souris sur le pont de Congress Avenue

Le pont Ann W. Richards Congress Avenue Bridge (anciennement connu simplement sous le nom de Congress Avenue Bridge) traverse le lac Lady Bird à Austin, au Texas. Avant l'achèvement de la construction du barrage de Longhorn en 1960, le pont traversait le fleuve Colorado à partir duquel le lac Lady Bird est retenu. Le pont était connu sous le nom de Congress Avenue Bridge depuis la construction de la première travée sur le fleuve Colorado à cet endroit à la fin du 19e siècle jusqu'au 16 novembre 2006, lorsque le conseil municipal d'Austin a renommé le pont actuel en l'honneur d'Ann W. Richards. , le 45e gouverneur du Texas et un résident de longue date d'Austin. Le pont abrite actuellement la plus grande colonie urbaine de chauves-souris au monde. C'est une colonie de maternité, ce qui signifie que c'est un endroit où les femelles gestantes viennent se percher au printemps et élèvent leurs petits du milieu de l'été à l'automne. Jusqu'à ce que les petits soient nés, les chauves-souris mâles ne sont pas sous le pont.

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