Local Attractions

 

McMat 2007 is being held on the campus of UT Austin, in Austin, Texas. Here are some things around town that might interest you and your family:

On or near UT Campus:

Texas State History Museum, including the IMAX theater
The Blanton Museum of Art
LBJ Museum
Live music at the Cactus Cafe

Downtown:

Live music on Sixth St.
Austin Bats at the Congress Bridge
Capital Building
Austin Children's Museum
Austin Museum of Art
Movies, dining and special events at the Alamo Drafthouse Theaters

Outdoors:

Austin Parks & Recreation
Zilker Park, including:

Swimming at Barton Springs - a local favorite.
Austin Nature and Science Center
Ladybird Johnson's Wildflower Research Center
Umlauf Sculpture Garden
Zilker Botanical Garden

Austin Bats at the Congress Bridge
Golfing

Near Austin:

Schlitterbahn Water Park - best waterpark in the world!
Hiking at Enchanted Rock Park
Historic Fredericksburg
San Antonio, including The Alamo.

 

For more info on local activities, go here.