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French Legation Museum www.frenchlegationmuseum.org

Built in 1841 when Texas was still a Republic, the charming French Legation is the oldest structure still in Austin. Originally designed as a home for French government representatives in Texas, this site has been restored with original furnishings from its time period. The Bullock Museum www.thestoryoftexas.com The Bob Bullock Museum opened in 2001 as the official museum of Texas’ history. It holds first- person accounts about Texas through the Texas Story Project , to better understand the generations that came before. It’s one of the most popular museums especially for families. Rooted in the resources and reputation of The University of Texas at Austin, the Texas Natural Science Center works to encourage awareness and appreciation of the interplay of biological, geological, and environmental forces as it affects your world. The center is also home to the Texas Memorial Museum, the Vertebrate Paleontology Laboratory, the Non-Vertebrate Paleontology Laboratory, and the Texas Natural History Collections. Cultural Arts Austin Lyric Opera www.austinlyricopera.org Founded in May 1986 as Austin’s first professional opera company, the Austin Lyric Opera has rapidly become a cultural touchstone for the fine arts community in the Central Texas Region and gained national acclaim as a producer of great opera. Austin Symphony www.austinsymphony.org Founded in 1911, the Austin Symphony Orchestra (ASO) is Austin’s oldest performing arts group. The ASO offers a complete season of musical and educational programming. Classical concerts include a series of eight concert pairs running monthly September through May in the Riverbend Centre. Ballet Austin www.balletaustin.org Featuring ballet performances each year, Ballet Austin is classically innovative. Through excellence and faithful stewardship, Ballet Austin creates, nurtures, and shares the joy of dance. Paramount Theatre www.paramounttheatre.org The Historic Paramount Theatre, originally constructed in 1929, is a unique atmospheric theatre with a Spanish motif. The theatre presents plays, dance performances, storytelling, concerts, festivals, recitals, and city and business functions. Private Clubs and Outdoors Mount Bonnell www.austintexas.org/listings/covert-park-at-mt-bonnell/2925 Mount Bonnell is a great place to get your outdoor adventures started and witness some of the incredible views the city has to offer. Texas Natural Science Center www.utexas.edu/tmm/index.html

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