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Old Bakery and Emporium
Old Bakery and Emporium Welcome to the Old Bakery and Emporium, a landmark Austin spot that holds a gift shop, visitor center, art gallery, and Lundberg Maerki Historic Collection within its storied walls. This structure has been standing on Congress Avenue since 1876, first built by Swedish Immigrant Charles Lundberg. It was used as a…
The Paramount Theatre
The Paramount Theatre Student groups interested in performing arts, landmark local history, or just a fun night on the town will love a visit to The Paramount Theatre, Austin’s original performing arts venue that has stood the test of time. First built in 1915 as a Vaudeville theatre, Paramount stands as one of Austin’s most…
Zip Lost Pines
Zip Lost Pines Whether you’re looking for breathtaking views, the rush of adrenaline, or a memory-making family trip, Zip Lost Pines delivers! Soar above the lost pines, across steep canyons, and over the mighty ‘Texas’ Colorado River at speeds of up to 40 mph as you enjoy a ride with Zip Lost Pines, Austin’s leading…
Best Places to Eat in Austin for Student Groups
When in Austin, eat as Austinites do! We have found the absolute best places to eat throughout the city of Austin when traveling with a student group, these eateries offering up excellent local foods, plenty of seating options, and/or group dining platters and specials. Sometimes it may seem difficult to eat in Austin with student…
Pioneer Farms
Pioneer Farms Central Texas’ Premier Living History Park and Museum For a truly immersive, historic, and educational experience in Austin take your group to Pioneer Farms, the incredible living history park that ‘preserves and interprets the lone star state’s history and cultures in the 19th century’. Pioneer Farms is perfect for groups of all ages,…
Texas Toy Museum
Texas Toy Museum Once the private collection of Austin local Caleb Zammit, the Texas Toy Museum features over 20,000 different toys encompassing the early 1920s to early 2000s, providing quite the entertaining stop for groups of all ages while visiting Austin. This unique museum sits within the SoCo District and works to collect, preserve, and…
Texas Music Museum
Texas Music Museum Welcome to the Texas Music Museum, a unique history museum located in Austin. This museum explores Texas’s musical history via exhibits, performances, archives, and a wide range of public programs, open to the public since 1984. It works to ‘celebrate the diverse traditions of Texas music’, presenting to guests the story of…
Circuit of the Americas
Circuit of the Americas The Country’s Premiere Racing Facility If your group is in the mood for high-speed thrills and world-class entertainment then you have come to the right place. The Circuit of the Americas, or COTA for short, is known as the premier destination for world-class motorsports and entertainment in the United States, a…
Neill-Cochran House Museum
Neill-Cochran House Museum Over 100 years of Greek Architecture in the heart of Austin. Welcome to the Neill-Cochran House Museum, a truly integral part of Austin’s city history. This historic home was built by master builder Abner Cook in 1855 as a suburban estate. The mansion is in the Greek Revival style and holds Cook’s…
The University of Texas at Austin
The University of Texas at Austin Through the years and around the globe, our traditions bind us together as one Longhorn family — proud, ambitious and determined to change the world. If your group is interested in attending college visits while in Austin then The University of Texas at Austin is a must! This public research university…
Texas Governor’s Mansion
Texas Governor’s Mansion Welcome to the Texas Governor’s Mansion, the historic home in downtown Austin that has served as the residence of every governor of Texas since 1856. This stunning historic mansion was first built in 1854 by prominent architect Abner Cook, serving as the 4th oldest continuously occupied governor’s residence in the country, as…
South Congress Avenue
South Congress Avenue The Melting Pot of Austin. Welcome to Austin’s highly popular South Congress Avenue, or SoCo District as it is lovingly called. This vibrant neighborhood sits just south of Lady Bird Lake and is considered a ‘must-stroll’ for visitors and a popular hangout for locals. SoCo ‘oozes homespun character and boasts the story…
