Walking Austin - Charlie Llewellin

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Résumé :
Get to Know the Most Vibrant and Historic Neighborhoods in Austin, Texas! Grab your walking shoes, and become an urban adventurer as Charles Llewellin leads you on 33 unique walking tours in this comprehensive guidebook. Explore beautiful neighborhoods, historic locations, public art, and, of course, live music. Soak up the city's history, culture, and outdoor beauty. Find peace and comfort as you wind along Lady Bird Lake. Take in the glorious sights atop Mount Bonnell. Browse the one-of-a-kind markets of South Congress. Walking Austin guides you to mouthwatering brisket, refreshing swimming holes, world-class museums, and some of the best views in all of Texas. Each self-guided tour includes full-color photographs, a map, and need-to-know details like distance, difficulty, parking, and public transit. Route summaries make each walk easy to follow, and a Points of Interest section lists the highlights of every tour. The walks' commentaries include such topics as architecture and local trivia, plus tips on where to grab a bite, have a drink, and shop. Walking Austin provides the perfect path for a weekend or an after-work ramble. So find a route that appeals to you, and walk Austin!...

Biographie:

Acknowledgments

Author's Note

Locator Map

Introduction

Walking Tours

1. Austin's Mexico
2. Austin's Music Landmarks, Part 1
3. Austin's Music Landmarks, Part 2
4. Barton Creek Greenbelt
5. Blunn Creek Greenbelt
6. Blunn Creek Nature Preserve Trail
7. Boggy Creek Greenbelt
8. Bouldin
9. Brushy Creek Regional Trail
10. Clarksville
11. Crestview
12. Downtown
13. East Austin
14. East Sixth Street
15. Goat Cave Karst Nature Preserve
16. Hornsby Bend
17. Hyde Park
18. Inga's Trail at Bull Creek Greenbelt
19. Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
20. Lady Bird Lake Boardwalks
21. Mary Moore Searight Metropolitan Park
22. Mayfield Park and Preserve
23. Northern Walnut Creek Trail
24. Onion Creek Loop at McKinney Falls
25. Red Bud Isle Trail
26. Shoal Creek Greenbelt
27. South Congress Avenue
28. Southern Walnut Creek Trail
29. Springdale Road
30. Tejano Trails
31. Umlauf Sculpture Garden
32. The University of Texas
33. Wild Basin Wilderness Preserve

Appendix: Walks by Theme

Index

About the Author...

Sommaire:

Acknowledgments

Author's Note

Locator Map

Introduction

Walking Tours

1. Austin's Mexico
2. Austin's Music Landmarks, Part 1
3. Austin's Music Landmarks, Part 2
4. Barton Creek Greenbelt
5. Blunn Creek Greenbelt
6. Blunn Creek Nature Preserve Trail
7. Boggy Creek Greenbelt
8. Bouldin
9. Brushy Creek Regional Trail
10. Clarksville
11. Crestview
12. Downtown
13. East Austin
14. East Sixth Street
15. Goat Cave Karst Nature Preserve
16. Hornsby Bend
17. Hyde Park
18. Inga's Trail at Bull Creek Greenbelt
19. Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
20. Lady Bird Lake Boardwalks
21. Mary Moore Searight Metropolitan Park
22. Mayfield Park and Preserve
23. Northern Walnut Creek Trail
24. Onion Creek Loop at McKinney Falls
25. Red Bud Isle Trail
26. Shoal Creek Greenbelt
27. South Congress Avenue
28. Southern Walnut Creek Trail
29. Springdale Road
30. Tejano Trails
31. Umlauf Sculpture Garden
32. The University of Texas
33. Wild Basin Wilderness Preserve

Appendix: Walks by Theme

Index

About the Author