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If you can, try to head out during the week, since the boat rental places tend to get very busy on the weekends. Try the maguro sashimi and goat cheese with Fuji apple and pumpkin seed oil. Start off at Barton Springs Pool (2101 Barton Springs Rd in Zilker Park) for a morning dip or the Town Lake Hike and Bike Trail for a stroll (visit the web site for maps and history). Spend the rest of the morning exploring the grounds of this 351-acre park, which has a nature center too. Created specifically for rollerbladers and cyclists, this 3.1 mile paved loop through beautiful Hill Country is a great way to commune with nature. And, from May through October, it's the best way to see the bats emerge from under the Congress Avenue Bridge -- far preferable to huddling with peering crowds on top of the bridge. Other top picks include the upscale Uchi sushi bar (801 South Lamar), where Coldplay star Chris Martin and wife Gwyneth Paltrow dined several times when the band was in town for the 2005 ACL Festival. The Mobil Three-Star Hyatt Regency Austin (208 Barton Springs Rd) is a contemporary hotel located on the shores of Town Lake in downtown Austin.

See Austin from the land and from the lake in an authentic amphibious military landing vehicle with Austin Duck Adventures Tours (1605 W 5th St). A shy woman may not want to see her name written in the sky, for instance, while a more outgoing girl may be thrilled by a very public proposal. Ask him to bring the ring out with dessert or champagne at the end of the meal, or have the chef spell out your proposal on the edge of the dessert plate. You can bet that the home of the Texas Hill Country Wine & Food Festival is going to have some great dining options. If these videos have left you gun shy, don't worry. Studebaker fled to Canada in late 1963. Left the auto business three years later. Most employees left to work for competitors. Capital Cruises Austin (208 Barton Springs Rd, 512/480-9264) offers tours of Town Lake with a sunset cruise on the Lone Star Riverboat, an authentic, double-decker paddleboat. For dessert, don't leave town without a stop at Amy's Ice Cream (1012 West 6th), another homegrown Austin favorite whose Mexican vanilla ice cream is the best thing you've ever tasted. McKinney Falls State Park (5808 McKinney Falls Parkway) is another popular Austin gem.

Between stunning scenery, hidden swimming holes, camping, mountain and road biking trails, fishing and more, there's plenty to do in this 744-acre park. If you want to take an organized tour of Austin, there are plenty of options. There are so many things to do in Austin that you can't fit them all into one trip. Pity. Make the most of it with a trip to South Congress Avenue. How will you fit everything into your trip? Boaters, fishermen and women, and campers also will enjoy the incredible scenery; there's definitely something for everyone here. The jewelers assuaged the public's worries by announcing that the toilet will remain intact. Be prepared for crowds, however, at both places, and wear something comfortable, especially shoes, because you will be walking a lot. The Hilton Austin (500 East 4th St), across the street from the Austin Convention Center and within walking distance to several bars and restaurants, opened about a year ago. You'll see the State Capitol, the Governor's Mansion, the Lyndon B Johnson Library and Museum, and Sixth Street while learning about Austin.

After all, who has time to swim when The Continental Club is across the street? Anytime's a good time to visit Austin, but be forewarned that hotel rooms can be difficult to come by during the month of March (South by Southwest), during UT football home games, and during the Austin City Limits Music Festival (September). When it's time for dinner, grab a table at the Mobil Three-Star Driskill Grill (604 Brazos St), located inside the Mobil Three-Star Driskill Hotel. Another favorite is the legendary Mobil Three-Star Driskill Hotel (604 Brazos St). The Mobil Three-Star InterContinental Stephen F. Austin Hotel (701 Congress Ave) is another favorite with its upscale Texas decor, primo bar overlooking the Congress Avenue streetscape, and a great view of the State Capitol building at night. Splurge on a quality meal at Aquarelle (606 Rio Grande), a 25-year Austin institution known for its incredible French cuisine. Head a bit further down FM 620 for dinner to explore your culinary intuition at Mobil Three-Star Hudson's on the Bend (3509 Ranch Rd), known for its game, rattlesnake, and creative cuisine. It may not be gold, but you could call it green: It's a low-flow toilet, conserving water by sending only 1.6 gallons down the drain per flush.