 University of Texas
www.utexas.edu
Founded in 1883, the current enrollment is approximately 50,000 students.
The University of Texas at Austin covers more than 350 acres.
The Princeton Review listed The University of Texas at Austin at No. 8 among its 10 “Best Value Colleges and Universities” in 2005.
Sports Illustrated magazine named UT Austin No. 1 among the nation’s Division I athletic programs.
 Texas State Capitol
www.tspb.state.tx.us/SPB/capitol/texcap.htm
The Capitol of Texas is sited on one of Austin’s highest points and commands a sweeping view towards the Colorado River.
Completed in 1888 as the winning design from a national competition. The capitol’s style is Renaissance Revival,
based on the architecture of 15th century Italy. The structural exterior is “sunset red” granite, quarried just
50 miles from the site. Texas paid for the construction not in dollars, but in land. It is the largest in
gross square footage of all state capitols and is second in total size only to the National Capitol in
Washington, D.C. and it surpasses the National Capitol in height, rising almost 15 feet above its Washington
counterpart.
 Driskill Hotel
www.driskillhotel.com
Built in 1886 as the showplace of a cattle baron, The Driskill Hotel in Austin, Texas
stands as a landmark of Texas hospitality. The lobby sets the initial tone of comfort and elegance with
three story columns framing a marble floor and stained-glass dome ceiling. Guests select from 188 rooms
between the Historic Wing and the Traditional Wing built in 1929.
 Stephen F. Austin Hotel
www.austin.intercontinental.com
InterContinental Stephen F. Austin Hotel is known as the “Stephen F” by native Austinites.
This historic landmark hotel was opened in 1924 and has hosted the social scene for legislators, business people
and educators for more than 60 years. When you visit this landmark hotel, just imagine all the dignitaries of
their time sitting out on the balcony running along Congress Avenue as they view the passing parades over the years.
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Town Lake
www.texasoutside.com/townlake.htm
Town Lake is where the city straddles the Colorado River and 2 dams mark the upstream
and downstream ends of it. The lake is also the focus of outdoor activity in downtown Austin. A walking/running
path on both sides of Town Lake are where you will find activity at any given time of the day or evening. It is
made of crushed gravel and is approximately 10 miles long. Along Town Lake’s banks is Auditorium Shores where
many concerts and large outdoor events are held.
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