{"id":144,"date":"2013-04-24T18:35:17","date_gmt":"2013-04-24T18:35:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/conferences.la.utexas.edu\/naisa2014\/?p=144"},"modified":"2013-09-18T00:20:33","modified_gmt":"2013-09-18T00:20:33","slug":"saskatoon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/conferences.la.utexas.edu\/naisa2014\/saskatoon\/","title":{"rendered":"Austin"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"NAISA<\/a><\/p>\n

Austin is the capital of Texas, home to the flagship University of Texas at Austin, and the live music capital of the world.<\/p>\n

Austin is home to many industries: universities and seminaries, the state government, the music industry (including the long-running PBS-TV concert series Austin City Limits, and the ACL and SXSW music festivals), high technology (AMD, Dell, Silicon Labs, etc.); and a range of other businesses and agriculture. Austin is a “clean air city” — no-smoking ordinances govern all public places, buildings, and\u00a0 restaurants.<\/p>\n

It will be hot, bright, and most likely dry while you are here! Dress light, bring sunscreen and sunglasses, and stay hydrated.<\/p>\n

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Local Restaurants<\/h2>\n

Austin has a wide range of restaurants, many world-renowned, and many within walking distance of the Hilton Austin.<\/p>\n

Downtown:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Koriente<\/strong>, Asian fusion, on 7th near Red River<\/p>\n

Easy Tiger<\/strong>, sausage and beer hall,\u00a0709 E 6th St<\/p>\n

Wink<\/strong>, American,\u00a01014 N Lamar Blvd<\/p>\n

Cafe Crepe<\/strong>, French, breakfast and brunch,\u00a0200 San Jacinto Blvd<\/p>\n

Whole Foods Market<\/strong>,\u00a0525 Lamar<\/p>\n

Chez Nous<\/strong>, French,\u00a0510 Neches St<\/p>\n

Malaga Tapas & Bar<\/strong>, Spanish,\u00a0440 W 2nd St<\/p>\n

G’Raj Mahal<\/strong>, Indian,\u00a091 Red River Street<\/p>\n

La Traviata<\/strong>, Italian,\u00a0314 Congress Ave<\/p>\n

Roaring Fork<\/strong>, American,\u00a0701 Congress Ave<\/p>\n

Banger’s<\/strong>, sausage, 79 Rainey St.<\/p>\n

El Naranjo<\/strong>, Mexican, 85 Rainey St.<\/p>\n

Close to Campus:<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Clay Pit<\/strong>, Indian, fairly close to campus, 1601 Guadalupe St<\/p>\n

Teji’s<\/strong>, Indian,\u00a0very close to campus,\u00a02100 B Guadalupe St<\/p>\n

Einstein Brothers Bagels<\/strong>,\u00a02404 Guadalupe St<\/p>\n

Coco’s Cafe<\/strong>, Asian,\u00a01910 Guadalupe St<\/p>\n

In addition to restaurants, Austin is famous for its food trucks. There are a few on 7th west of Congress, then a few on 5th east of Congress. More can be found on East 6th st. and behind various bars downtown.<\/p>\n

Attractions<\/h2>\n

The Austin<\/a> website will have all the details on events and activities to enjoy during your visit. You can also check out our list below for a few ideas.<\/p>\n

Relax and cool off at Austin’s famous Barton Springs Pool, a three-acre pool fed from underwater springs, where the average temperature is a refreshing 70 degrees. Located just south of downtown at\u00a02201 Barton Springs Rd., Barton Springs is a nice place to enjoy the sunny Texas weather. Entrance is $3 per adult, and the pool is closed on Thursdays.<\/p>\n

Another option for those with a car is Hamilton Pool Preserve, just outside of Austin in Dripping Springs. Entrance to the preserve is $10, cash or check only.<\/p>\n

A closer option is to rent a kayak, canoe or paddle board at Lady Bird Lake (also called Town Lake), just south of downtown.<\/p>\n

To get out of the heat, check out the Blanton Museum on campus, a renowned fine arts museum.<\/p>\n

Austin is famous for its bats! Look for the Congress Street bats around dusk.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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