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Cool Things to do in Austin
Activities around Zilker Park and the Hyatt:
Art and History:
- The Blanton Museum of Art
on the UT Campus has an interesting permanent collection and a
current exhibit on the California '50s, "The Birth of the Cool", that's
supposed to be excellent.
- The Austin Museum of Art,
Mexic-Arte Museum
and Arthouse, all on
Congress Ave. between the river and the Capitol, all have
rotating exhibits, some of which are excellent.
- The Texas
State Capitol on Congress Ave is a fascinating building and National
Historic Landmark, open to the
public.
Some additional kid-friendly activities: