Know the efforts taken by the Department of Public Safety by visiting the Texas Department of Public Safety Historical Museum and Research Center. The department was established in 1935 and this museum exhibits uniforms, machinery and artifacts that have been used by them since then. A stroll through the museum enlightens its visitors about the services and achievements of the department. People of all ages are welcomed to the museum and can know more about the forensics and methods used by the Department of Public Safety to solve their cases.
Lake Travis is one of the largest fresh-water lakes in the city and is extremely popular with vacationers or anyone looking for a fun day out because of the wide range of entertainment options. Thrill-seekers can partake in the many water sports on offer including wakeboarding, jet skiing, para-sailing, scuba diving, kayaking, and canoeing. You can also take a boat out to the lake, drop a line, and spend the day fishing. The pristine blue waters are also great for a refreshing dip. Numerous restaurants, cafes, clubs, water parks, and shopping centers surround the lake and are perfect for some after-water entertainment.
The Austin Film Society operates the AFS Cinema, a two-screen theater that specializes in art house cinema. It underwent a full renovation and reopened in spring 2017 equipped with a fully-stocked bar and cafe. It also has an event hall that can be rented for all types of occasions. The AFS screens documentaries, repertory series, indie and independent films, and also hosts premieres.
Situated off the Interregional Highway in Austin, Central District Brewing is a well-known taproom in the area. Beers lovers can taste a variety of fruity beers that are light, sour or dark. Apart from fruit-flavored beers, they also serve beers that have hints of chocolate, caramel and coffee. Beside beers, their menu even includes other alcoholic drinks like wine and cider. This spacious taproom is also a great place to host private and corporate events like gatherings, celebrations and business meetings.
One of the most visited presidential libraries in the nation, Lyndon Baines Johnson Library & Museum is supplied with information regarding one of the most controversial times in United States history. Peeking inside the life of the 36th President, Lyndon Baines Johnson, the LBJ tapes provide listeners the opportunity to learn about former president John F. Kennedy's assassination and the Vietnam War. Along with the famous tapes, visitors can see a to-scale replica of the Oval Office, political memorabilia and more than 39 million pages of historical notes. Plan on a full day at this library and museum, but if you are a real history buff, you will barely scratch the surface of what this fantastic archive has to offer.
Set along the eastern banks of the restful Colorado River, Mount Bonnell's verdant headlands dominate Austin's western topography. Also known as Covert Park, the location is a stunning progression of luxuriant grasslands, scenic waterfronts, peaceful picnic spots and breathtaking vista points. Inducted into the National Register of Historic Places in the year 2015, the lands are home to Mount Bonnell's Indian Trail, one of the cornerstones of the American War of Independence. Legend has it that the final 99 steps to the mount's top hold enchanting qualities; if a couple climbs the mount once, they fall in love, twice, they become engaged, and three times, they are destined to be married.