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Walking Austin

33 Walking Tours Exploring Historical Legacies, Musical Culture, and Abundant Natural Beauty...

Charlie Llewellin

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English
Wilderness Press
09 July 2019
Series: Walking
"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!"
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Imprint:   Wilderness Press
Country of Publication:   United States
Dimensions:   Height: 190mm,  Width: 139mm, 
Weight:   249g
ISBN:   9780899979533
ISBN 10:   089997953X
Series:   Walking
Pages:   200
Publication Date:  
Audience:   General/trade ,  ELT Advanced ,  ELT Advanced
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Acknowledgments Author’s Note Locator Map Introduction Walking Tours Austin’s Mexico Austin’s Music Landmarks, Part 1 Austin’s Music Landmarks, Part 2 Barton Creek Greenbelt Blunn Creek Greenbelt Blunn Creek Nature Preserve Trail Boggy Creek Greenbelt Bouldin Brushy Creek Regional Trail Clarksville Crestview Downtown East Austin East Sixth Street Goat Cave Karst Nature Preserve Hornsby Bend Hyde Park Inga’s Trail at Bull Creek Greenbelt Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Lady Bird Lake Boardwalks Mary Moore Searight Metropolitan Park Mayfield Park and Preserve Northern Walnut Creek Trail Onion Creek Loop at McKinney Falls Red Bud Isle Trail Shoal Creek Greenbelt South Congress Avenue Southern Walnut Creek Trail Springdale Road Tejano Trails Umlauf Sculpture Garden The University of Texas Wild Basin Wilderness Preserve Appendix: Walks by Theme Index About the Author

Charlie Llewellin has lived in Austin since 1991. He is a writer and photographer who has contributed to a variety of publications, including cover stories for National Magazine Award winner Texas Monthly and Austin Monthly. He is the author of the latest edition of 60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: San Antonio and Austin and Explore Austin Outdoors: Hiking, Biking, Paddling & More, both published by AdventureKEEN.

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