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CENTRAL TEXAS | AUSTIN
From spelunking in underground caves to visiting snake farms, the unusual things to do tend to keep it weird
in Central Texas.
![Observe the legislative process and hear the 'Story of Texas' through interactive exhibits and special effects shows at the Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum. Texas State Capitol](../../../../../assets/venues/usa/tx-texas/central/austin/living/sightseeing/texas-state-capitol/images/TexasStateCapitol-Austin-Exterior-Dome-AustinCVB-1000.jpg)
Texas State Capitol
Austin, Texas
Observe the legislative process and hear the Story of Texas
through interactive exhibits and special effects shows at the Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum.
![Texas public 'show' caves include Natural Bridge, Inner Space, Cascade Caverns, Longhorn Caverns, Wonder World, Caverns of Sonora, and Cave Without a Name. Texas Show Caves](../../../../../assets/venues/usa/tx-texas/central/san-marcos/living/recreation/caves/wonder-world-park/images/WonderWorldPark-Interior-SanMarcosCVB-1000.jpg)
Texas Show Caves
Central Texas
Texas public 'show' caves include: Natural Bridge, Inner Space, Cascade Caverns, Longhorn Caverns, Wonder World, Caverns of Sonora, and Cave Without a Name.
![Huge bat colonies can be found at Bracken Bat Cave, Frio Cave, Devil's Sinkhole, Eckert James River Bat Cave Preserve, Old Tunnel State Park, and Ann Richards Congress Avenue Bridge. Texas Bat Colonies](../../../../../assets/venues/usa/tx-texas/central/rocksprings/living/sightseeing/devils-sinkhole/images/DevilsSinkhole-Bats-LoreneMoore-TexasParksAndWildlifeDepartment-1000.jpg)
Texas Bat Colonies
Austin, Texas
Huge bat colonies can be found at: Bracken Bat Cave, Frio Cave, Devil's Sinkhole, Eckert James River Bat Cave Preserve, Old Tunnel State Park, and Ann Richards Congress Avenue Bridge.
![The seven blocks of historic Sixth Street (formerly known as Pecan Street) between Congress and IH-35 are the heart of Austin's live entertainment scene. Sixth Street](../../../../../assets/venues/usa/tx-texas/central/austin/living/sightseeing/sixth-street/images/SixthStreet-Sign-1000.jpg)
Sixth Street
Austin, Texas
The seven blocks of historic Sixth Street (formerly known as Pecan Street) between Congress and IH-35 are the heart of Austin's live entertainment scene.
![Located on a cliff 450 feet above Lake Travis, The OASIS has earned a reputation as the Sunset Capital of Texas and as the largest outdoor restaurant in Texas. The OASIS](../../../../../assets/venues/usa/tx-texas/central/austin/dining/latin/mex-txmex/the-oasis/images/TheOasis-LakeTravis-Austin-Patio-AustinCVB-1000.jpg)
The OASIS
Austin, Texas
Located on a cliff 450 feet above Lake Travis, The OASIS has earned a reputation as the Sunset Capital of Texas and as the largest outdoor restaurant in Texas.
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Austin City Limits Live
Austin, Texas
ACL Live is a state-of-the-art live music venue, home for the taping of the acclaimed PBS series Austin City Limits, and host to the popular annual outdoor festival.
![From your tour aboard a kayak or glass bottom boat, see some of the 200+ springs that bubble up from the Edwards Aquifer to fill Spring Lake and form the San Marcos River. Aquarena Center](../../../../../assets/venues/usa/tx-texas/central/san-marcos/living/recreation/water/spring-lake/aquarena-center/images/AquarenaCenter-GlassBottomBoat-MattHarriger-1000.jpg)
Aquarena Center
San Marcos, Texas
From your tour aboard a kayak or glass bottom boat, see some of the 200+ springs that bubble up from the Edwards Aquifer to fill Spring Lake and form the San Marcos River.
![Named after the native Texas bluebell wildflower, Blue Bell Ice Cream is made 'the old-fashioned, traditional way, so it tastes just like it was hand-cranked.' Blue Bell Creameries](../../../../../assets/venues/usa/tx-texas/central/brenham/dining/special/ice-cream/blue-bell-creameries/images/BlueBellCreameries-Truck-JoshGrenier-1000.jpg)
Blue Bell Creameries
Brenham, Texas
Named after the native Texas bluebell wildflower, Blue Bell Ice Cream is made the old-fashioned, traditional way, so it tastes just like it was hand-cranked.
The Exotic Resort Zoo
Johnson City, Texas
A hands-on experience where you can see and touch animals on a guided safari tour through the environment of over 500 animals including 80 different species.
![Topsey Exotic Ranch and Drive Through Safari features over 50 species of wildlife which may be seen from the comfort and safety of your car. Topsey Exotic Ranch](../../../../../assets/images/fauna/Zebra-Wild-Grass-1000.jpg)
Topsey Exotic Ranch
Topsey, Texas
Topsey Exotic Ranch and Drive Through Safari features over 50 species of wildlife which may be seen from the comfort and safety of your car.
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