1 day: If you only have time for one day of culture, don't miss the Jack S. Blanton Museum of Art (MLK at Congress Avenue, on the University of Texas at Austin campus), which has a permanent collection recognized for its Old Master paintings, extensive collection of Latin American art, and a huge array of prints and drawings. Don't miss the opportunity for a walk on the 12 acres of beautiful grounds overlooking Lake Austin, with its sculptures and historic gardens. 2006 Christopher Houben The breathtaking view from Mount Bonnell lets you survey the Austinskyline, Lake Austin, and the surrounding Hill Country. Make a stop at the Austin Museum of Art at Laguna Gloria (3809 West 35th St), which is on the way back from Mount Bonnell, and enjoy the exhibits that celebrate the marriage of art and nature. Tanger Factory Outlet Center (4015 S IH 35 South, San Marcos) has less luxury and more mainstream outlets (The Gap, Banana Republic, Nike) and is also worth a stop. Congratulate yourself on your many bargains at The Tap Room (129 E Hopkins; about five miles from The Tanger Center) in San Marcos, where you'll find big burgers and 32 beers on tap.
A row of windows located down the building's center is angled inward to accommodate shadows and light. Get down on one knee if you wish, but prepare for applause and cheers from fellow diners. The trail goes through Slaughter Creek Metropolitan Park (4103 Slaughter Lane), and is a great way to get in even more of the great outdoors before continuing your day. On the way back to Austin, make a stop in nearby historic Gruene (pronounced "Green"), another German-influenced town that's home to another famous live music venue: Gruene Hall (1281 Gruene Rd). Stop for lunch at the Iron Cactus (606 Trinity at Sixth Street), where you'll enjoy fresh margaritas and upscale Tex-Mex food. Bring a picnic lunch (coolers allowed; much cheaper way to go), and buy refreshments there (including adult drinks at Zebo's Beach Bar). 2006 Nika Vee In Uncommon Objects, you'll find all kinds of antiques and one-of-a-kindgoods, including furniture, jewelry, and books.
Prime Outlets (3939 IH 35 South, Exit 200) is the largest in South Texas, with about six million shoppers each year -- all looking for the best deals at more than 110 stores, including the 30 luxury brand stores like L'Occitane, Michael Kors, and the much-anticipated Neiman-Marcus Last Call outlets. Round out the day at Uncommon Objects (1512 South Congress), an antique lovers heaven with everything old: furniture, jewelry, clothes, books -- you name it -- then wander around on your own and discover the rest of this too-cool-for-school area of Austin. Buy a great pair of boots at Allen's Boots (1522 South Congress), or cool cowboy attire, and then browse vintage finds at local favorite New Bohemia (1606 South Congress). For a lunch or late afternoon snack, grab a table at Ruta Maya (3601 South Congress at Penn Field), a local coffee house and favorite hangout for the multi-tattooed and the dressed-to-the-nines or a combination of the two.
Afterward, you can catch a performance at The Paramount Theatre (713 Congress Ave), which has been around for more than 90 years with vaudeville acts, silent films then to The Vagina Monologues and Willie Nelson today. If you visit Austin during the summer, take in a free performance of the Austin Symphony (at Wooldridge Park, 9th and Guadalupe), held each Sunday night throughout the summer. Move on to By George (524 North Lamar; 2346 Guadalupe), an Austin institution for hip chicks and dudes of all ages. Enjoy lunch at Chuy's Tex-Mex (1728 Barton Springs), an Austin institution known for its "Big As Yo' Face" burritos and sopapillas, numerous vegetarian fare options (the veggie enchiladas are awesome), stout margaritas, and obsession with all things Elvis. In contrast, Saint Mary's of the Immaculate Conception (203 E 10th St) features a stout design that accentuates its rose windows, bell tower, and stained-glass windows imported from France and Germany. Lighter than the main floor windows. Each floor going up has glass that's shades darker. And what about Italian marble tile for the bathroom's floor?
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