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See also Accommodations and Restaurant indexes below.

GENERAL INDEX Actors Theater of , Alamo Trolley Tour (San 138 Antonio), 121 Addresses, finding Allen’s Boots (), 263 AAA (American Automobile Austin, 172 All Wimberley Lodging, 306 Association), 28, 32 San Antonio, 48 American Airlines, 24, 157 AARP, 20 Adelante Boutique (San American Airlines Vacations, 29 Above and Beyond Tours, 20 Antonio), 131 American Automobile Associa- Access-Able Travel Source, 19 Adventures with a Natu- tion (AAA), 28, 32 Access America, 17 ralist (Austin), 246 American Express Accessible Journeys, 19 Aerolitoral, 24 Austin, 177 Accommodations. See also Aeromar, 24 traveler’s checks, 13 Accommodations Index African-American sights and American Foundation for the Austin, 2, 180–196 attractions, Austin, 237–238 Blind (AFB), 20 at the airport, 196 AIDSinfo, 11 Americans with Disabilities Act best, 148–149, 181–182 AirAmbulanceCard.com, 20 (ADA; Austin), 156 Central, 188–190 Airfares, 21, 25–26, 158 American Yellow Checker Cab Downtown, 182–187 Air Force History and Traditions (Austin), 168 family-friendly, 195 Museum (San Antonio), 116 America West, 24, 157 I-35 Corridor, 190–191 Airlines and air travel Amtrak, 28, 158 Northwest, 191 Austin, 157–158, 167–168 Austin, 168 South Austin, 187–188 bankrupt airlines, 17 Antique Marketplace Westlake/, long-haul flights, 26–27 (Austin), 254 194–196 San Antonio, 24 Antiques Boerne, 282–283 Airman’s Cave (Austin), 247 Austin, 254–255 Fredericksburg, 293–294 Airport Flyer (Austin), 168 Comfort, 289 Kerrville, 288 Airports Ingram, 287 New Braunfels and Gruene, Austin, 167–168 San Antonio, 126, 130 309–310 San Antonio, 44–45 Antone’s (Austin), 4, 271 northern lakes, 301–303 Airport security, 26 Aquarena Center (San San Antonio, 1, 29–31, 56–77 Air Tickets Direct, 25–26 Marcos), 303 best, 6–7, 57–58 Alameda Theater (San Anto- The Arboretum (Austin), Downtown, 59–67 nio), 114, 116 260–261 family-friendly, 69 The Alamo (San Antonio), 6, 8, Arkey Blue & The Silver Dollar Fort Area, 39, 42, 98, 102, 117–118 Bar (Bandera), 285 71–74 movies, 103 Arlene’s Café and Gift Shop King William Historic (San Antonio), 140 (Comfort), 289 District,COPYRIGHTED 67–69 Alamo Drafthouse (Austin), MATERIAL 276 Armadillo Christmas Bazaar Monte Vista Historic Alamo Drafthouse Westlakes (Austin), 156 District, 70–71 (San Antonio), 145 Arneson River Theatre (San North Central (near the Alamo Fiesta (San Antonio), Antonio), 138–139 airport), 76–77 132 The Arno Nowotny Building Northwest, 74–75 Alamo Heights Area (San (Austin), 240 West, 75–76 Antonio), 49–50 Art and crafts, Austin, San Marcos, 305 restaurants, 91–94 258, 261–262 surfing for, 22 sights and attractions, 105 Art Building (Austin), 240 Active pursuits Alamo Quarry Market Art galleries Austin, 150, 246–247 (San Antonio), 132 Austin, 238, 255 San Antonio, 122–123 San Antonio, 130 26_082997 bindex.qxp 3/20/07 3:26 PM Page 326

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ArtHouse at Jones Center Austin Chronicle Hot Sauce Bandera Saloon, 285 (Austin), 227 Festival, 154 Barbecue Art museums and exhibits Austin Circle of Theaters Hot Austin, 218 Austin Line, 265 Llano, 303 ArtHouse at Jones Center, , 148, 266 San Antonio, 97 227 Austin City Limits Music Festi- Bars Austin Museum of val, 155, 266 Austin, 274–276 Art–Downtown, 227 Austin Convention and Visitors San Antonio, 144–145 Austin Museum of Bureau, 245 Square (Austin), Art–, 230 Austin Country Flea Market, 261 , 261 (Austin), 236 161, 220, 224 Austin Cycling Association, 246 (Austin), , Austin Duck Adventures, 243 147, 165, 225–226, 247 230–231 Austin Farmers’ Market, 259 Baseball MEXIC-ARTE Museum, Austin Film Festival, 155, 277 Austin, 248 229 Austin Fine Arts Festival, 154 San Antonio, 124 Philosophers’ Rock, 235 Austin Free-Net, 158 Basketball Umlauf Sculpture Garden Austin Gay and Lesbian Inter- Austin, 248 & Museum, 232 national Film Festival, 156 San Antonio, 124 Museum of Western Art Austin Ghost Tours, 244 Bat Conservation International (Kerrville), 287 Austin High School Tennis Cen- (Austin), 225 New Braunfels Museum of Art ter, 247 Bat Hot Line (Austin), 225 & Music (Gruene), 308 /Austin Bats, 150 San Antonio Public Library, 227 Austin, 164, 225 ArtPace, 107–108 Austin Ice Bats, 248 near Fredericksburg, 289 Blue Star Arts Complex, Austin Lyric Opera, 268 (Austin), 241–242 108 Austin Museum of Art— Battle Oaks (Austin), 242 Marion Koogler McNay Downtown, 227 Becker Vineyards (near Freder- Art Museum, 105 Austin Museum of Art—Laguna icksburg), 292 San Antonio Museum of Gloria, 230 Beethoven Halle and Garten Art, 104 Austin Nature and Science (San Antonio), 139 Southwest School of Art Center, 236–237 Bergheim Campground, 123 and Craft, 110 Austin Nature Center, 234 Bermuda Triangle (San Wittliff Gallery of Southwest- Austin Overtures, 244 Antonio), 142 ern & Mexican Photography Austin Ridge Riders, 246 Beverly F. Sheffield Zilker Hill- (San Marcos), 304 Austin Rock Gym, 247 side Theater (Austin), 269 ArtPace (San Antonio), Austin Shakespeare Festival, Bijou at Crossroads (San 107–108, 130 269–270 Antonio), 145 Arts and crafts Austin Symphony Orchestra, Biking Bandera, 283 154, 268 Austin, 147–148, 176, 246 Kerrville, 287 Austin Visitor Center, 152, 169 San Antonio, 6, 122 Arturo’s Sports Bar & Grill Austin Wranglers, 248 Bird-watching (San Antonio), 143 , 237 Austin, 234, 246 AT&T Center (San Antonio), 140 Austix Box Office, 265 Lost Maples State Natural AT&T Championship (San Auto racing, San Antonio, 124 Area, 284 Antonio), 124 Aztec on the River (San Blanton Museum of Art ATMs (automated-teller Antonio), 114, 146 (Austin), 4, 151, 161, 220, machines), 12 224 Atomic City (Austin), 262 Blogs and travelogues, 22 Austin Antique Mall, 254–255 Backyard, The (Austin), 273 Bluebonnet Festival Austin Area B & B Association, Ballet Austin, 269 (Burnet), 300 180–181 Bambinos (San Antonio), 131 Bluebonnet Trail, 300 Austin-Bergstrom International Bandera, 43, 283–286 Blues on the Green Airport, 167–168 rodeos, 125 (Austin), 269 Austin Chamber Music Center, Bandera Beach Club Kayak & Blue Star Arts Complex (San 266, 268 Tube Rental, 284 Antonio), 8, 108, 130 Austin Children’s Museum, 236 Bandera County Convention Blue Star Brewing Company Austin Chronicle, 152, 169 and Visitors Bureau, 283 Restaurant & Bar (San Bandera County Park at Antonio), 144 Medina Lake, 284 26_082997 bindex.qxp 3/20/07 3:26 PM Page 327

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The Blue Theater (Austin), 269 Caswell Tennis Center Blunn Creek (Austin), 234 Cabela’s (Buda), 305 (Austin), 247 Boat tours and cruises Cactus Cafe (Austin), 272 Caves (caverns) Austin, 243–244 The Cadeau (Austin), 259 Austin, 247 Lake Buchanan, 300 Cadillac Bar & Restaurant Boerne, 279 San Antonio, 121–122 (San Antonio), 144 Longhorn Cavern State Park, The Bob Bullock Texas State Calaveras Lake, 122 299 History Museum (Austin), Calendar of events Natural Bridge Caverns, 309 161, 164, 224, 236 Austin, 153–156 Cave tours, Austin, 234 Boerne, 43, 279–283 San Antonio, 14–16 Cave Without a Name (near Bonham Exchange (San Cameras, digital, 28, 31 Boerne), 279 Antonio), 142 Camp Verde, 286 Cedar Creek golf course BookPeople (Austin), 256, 265 Canoeing (San Antonio), 122 Books, recommended Austin, 246 Cedar Door (Austin), 276 Austin, 159–160 Bandera, 284 Cellphones, 24 San Antonio, 32 Guadalupe River State Park, Center for Antiques (San Bookstores, Austin, 255–256 279 Antonio), 126 BookWoman (Austin), 156, 256 San Marcos River, 303 Centers for Disease Control Boot Hill (San Antonio), 135 Canyon Lake, 122, 308 and Prevention, 18 Botanical gardens Canyon of the Eagles Lodge & Central (Austin), 173 San Antonio Botanical Nature Park, 302 accommodations, 188–190 Gardens, 112 Canyon Springs golf course restaurants, 210–214 Zilker Botanical Garden (San Antonio), 123 sights and attractions, (Austin), 235–236 Cap City Comedy (Austin), 274 225–226, 230–233 Botanicas, San Antonio, 133 Capital City African-American Central Market (Austin), Brackenridge Eagle (San Chamber of Commerce 150, 205, 259 Antonio), 112 (Austin), 169 Central Market (San Antonio), (San Capital Cruises (Austin), 131–132 Antonio), 112, 122 243–244, 246 Centro Alameda cultural zone Braunig Lake, 122 Capital Metropolitan Trans- (San Antonio), 116 Brauntex Performing Arts The- portation Authority Chamade Jewelers (San atre (New Braunfels), 310 (Austin), 174 Antonio), 132 Breed & Co. Hardware Capital Metro Transit Charles A. James Bicycle Com- (Austin), 260 (Austin), 168 pany (San Antonio), 122 Bremond Block (Austin), 227 Capitol Saddlery (Austin), 263 Cheapo Discs (Austin), 262 Brighter Days Horse Refuge, Capitol Visitors Center Children, families with 284 (Austin), 169, 228, 260 Austin The Broken Spoke (Austin), Cappyccino’s (San hotels, 195 151, 270 Antonio), 144 shopping, 262–263 B Scene (Austin), 4, 151, 224 Capra & Cavelli (Austin), 257 sights and attractions, Buchanan, Lake, 300 Carnival Brasileiro (Austin), 236–237 Bucket shops, 25 153 San Antonio, 21 Buckhorn Saloon & Museum Carousel Lounge (Austin), 273 hotels, 69 (San Antonio), 9, 108 Car rentals, 28 restaurants, 90 Buda, 305 Austin, 175 shopping, 131, 135 Burnet, 298–299 San Antonio, 51–52 Children’s Museum Business hours surfing for, 22 Austin, 236 Austin, 177 Car travel San Antonio, 115 San Antonio, 53–54 Austin, 158, 174 Chili, 87 Bussey’s Flea Market San Antonio, 27–28, 51 Chocolat (Fredericksburg), 293 (San Antonio), 134 Carver Community Cultural Church Bistro & Theatre Bus travel Center (San Antonio), 139 (San Antonio), 138 Austin, 158, 169 Casa Navarro State Historic Chuy’s Christmas Parade San Antonio, 29, 50–51 Site (San Antonio), 108, 121 (Austin), 156 from the airport, 44 Casbeers (San Antonio), 141 Cibolo Nature Center Bydee Arts & Gifts Cascade Caverns (near (Boerne), 279 (Austin), 238 Boerne), 279 Cinco de Mayo Music Festival By George (Austin), 257 Castroville, 43, 282 (Austin), 154 26_082997 bindex.qxp 3/20/07 3:26 PM Page 328

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City of Austin Nature The (Austin), Preserves, 234 Dance clubs 242–243, 254 City of San Antonio Visitor Austin, 270 Dragonsnaps (Austin), 263 Information Center, 45 San Antonio, 142 The Driskill (Austin), 228, 276 Clarksville (Austin), 173 Danceline (Austin), 265 Driving rules, 53, 176 Clarksville Pottery & Galleries Dance performances, Austin, Drugstores (Austin), 260 269 Austin, 177 Classical music Dance Umbrella (Austin), 269 San Antonio, 54 Austin, 266, 268 Darrell K. Royal/Texas Memor- Durty Nellie’s Irish Pub San Antonio, 137–138 ial Stadium (Austin), 240 (San Antonio), 144 Climate Davy Crockett’s Tall Tales Ride Dutchman’s Landing Austin, 152–153 (San Antonio), 113, 115 (Austin), 247 San Antonio, 14 Debit cards, 12 Dyeing O’ the River Green Club and music scene (Austin), 247 Parade (San Antonio), 15 Austin, 270–274 Deep vein thrombosis, 19 San Antonio, 140–143 Delta Airlines, 24, 157 Club de Ville (Austin), 276 Delta Vacations, 29 East Side (Austin), 173 Coffeehouses, Austin, 219 Dentists restaurants, 214–215 Comedy clubs Austin, 177 sights and attractions, 233 Austin, 274 San Antonio, 54 Eclectic (Austin), 258 San Antonio, 142 Department stores Economy class syndrome, 19 Comfort, 289 Austin, 256 Eco-wise (Austin), 257 Comfort Antique Mall, 289 San Antonio, 130 Ego’s (Austin), 272 Comfort Chamber of Diez y Seis 1877 General Store and Post Commerce, 290 Austin, 154 Office, 286 Comfort Common, 289 San Antonio, 16 Eisenhauer Road Flea Market Commander’s Point Yacht Basin Digital cameras, 28, 31 (San Antonio), 134 (Austin), 247 Dillard’s Elderhostel, 20–21 Concepción (San Antonio), 106 Austin, 256 ElderTreks, 21 Conjunto music, 143 San Antonio, 130 Electricity, 33 Conservation Plaza (New Disabilities, travelers with Electric Ladyland/Lucy in Dis- Braunfels), 307 Austin, 156 guise with Diamonds Consolidators, 25 San Antonio, 19–20 (Austin), 258 Contemporary Art Month Discount shopping, Austin, 256 Elephant Room (Austin), 271 (San Antonio), 16 Diversity Center of San 11th Street Cowboy Bar Continental Airlines, 24, 157 Antonio, 20 (Bandera), 285 Continental Airlines Dive World (Austin), 247 Elisabet Ney Museum Vacations, 29 Dixie Dude Ranch (Austin), 230–231 Continental Club (Austin), (Bandera), 284 El Taller Gallery (Austin), 255 148, 165, 273 Dobie Theatre (Austin), 276 Embassies and consulates, 33 Cool Arrows (San Antonio), 143 Doctors Emeralds (Austin), 257 Country & western music, Austin, 177 Emergencies San Antonio, 141 San Antonio, 54 Austin, 177 Courthouse Square (San Dog & Duck Pub (Austin), 274 San Antonio, 54 Marcos), 304 Dogologie (Fredericksburg), Emma Long Metropolitan Park Covert Park at 293 (Austin), 235, 247 (Austin), 234 , 172, 250 Emo’s (Austin), 272 Cowboy Cool (Austin), 263 accommodations, 182–187 The Empire Theatre (San The Cowboy Store (Bandera), restaurants, 200–206 Antonio), 114, 139 283 , 49 Enchanted Rock State Natural Credit cards, 12 accommodations, 59–67 Area (near Fredericksburg), Crossroads of San Antonio restaurants, 81–87 123, 293 Mall, 133 shopping, 126 Entry requirements, 10–11 Currency, 32 sights and attractions, The Esperanza Peace & Justice Current (alternative paper), 98–104, 107–111, 227–230 Center (San Antonio), 20, 145 45, 137 strolling around, 117–121 Esther’s Follies (Austin), 274 Customs regulations, 11 26_082997 bindex.qxp 3/20/07 3:26 PM Page 329

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Floores Country Store Gay and lesbian travelers Fairview Park (Austin), 173 (San Antonio), 141 Austin, 156 Fall Creek Vineyards, 301 FlyCheap, 25 bars, 275 Fall Jazz Festival (Austin), 154 Flying Wheels Travel, 19 San Antonio, 20 Families with children Folk art and crafts, Austin, nightlife, 142 Austin 258, 261–262 Gay.com Travel, 20 hotels, 195 Follett’s Intellectual Property Gay Men’s Health Crisis, 11 shopping, 262–263 (Austin), 255 George Washington Carver sights and attractions, Food stores Museum and Cultural Center 236–237 Austin, 258–259 (Austin), 237 San Antonio, 21 San Antonio, 131–132 Gifts and souvenirs hotels, 69 Football, Austin, 248 Austin, 259–260 restaurants, 90 Ford Holiday River Parade and San Antonio, 9, 132 shopping, 131, 135 Lighting Ceremony (San Gish’s Old West Museum Family Travel Files, 21 Antonio), 16 (Fredericksburg), 292 Family Travel Forum, 21 Fort Croghan Grounds and Git Bit (Austin), 246 Family Travel Network, 21 Museum (Burnet), 298 Glassworks (San Antonio), 130 Farmers markets, Austin, 259 (San Goat Cave (Austin), 234 Fashions (clothing). See also Antonio), 49, 111 Goat Cave Preserve Western wear and gear Fort Sam Houston Area (San (Austin), 247 Austin, 257–258 Antonio), accommodations, (Austin), 243 San Antonio, 131 71–74 Golf Fax machines, 35–36 Fort Sam Houston Museum Austin, 246 FedEx Kinko’s Classic (San Antonio), 111 FedEx Kinko’s Classic, (Austin), 248 Fourth of July Concert 248 FedEx Kinko’s Copy Print (Austin), 269 Boerne, 279 Center (Austin), 158 Fredericksburg, 290–296 San Antonio, 122–123 Festivals and special events, Fredericksburg Herb Farm, 293 tournaments, 124 San Antonio, 14–16 Fredericksburg Traditional Bed Governor’s Mansion Fetish (Austin), 257 & Breakfast Inns, 294 (Austin), 228–229 , 15 Fredericksburg Winery, 292 Grape Vine Market Fiestas Navideñas (San Free entertainment, Austin, (Austin), 263 Antonio), 16 269–270 Greater Boerne Chamber of Film, flying with, 28 Free or almost free activities Commerce, 279 Film festivals Austin, 150 Greyhound, 29 Austin, 155, 156, 277 San Antonio, 8 Gruene, 166, 306–310 San Antonio, 15 Museum Gruene Hall, 310 Finesilver Gallery (San (Austin), 233 Gruene River Company, 308 Antonio), 130 Friedrich Wilderness Park Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center Fire Island Hot Glass Studio (San Antonio), 123 (San Antonio), 117, 139–140 (Austin), 260 Frommers.com, 22 Guadalupe River State Park, First Class Bed & Breakfast Front Gate Tickets (Austin), 265 123, 279 Reservation Service Frontier, 157 Guest ranches, Bandera, (Fredericksburg), 294 284–285 First Thursdays (Austin), Guinness World Records 151, 254 Gabriel’s (San Antonio), 136 Museum (San Antonio), Fishing Galería Ortiz (San Antonio), 130 113, 115 Austin, 246 Gallery Shoal Creek San Antonio, 122 (Austin), 255 Flamingo Cantina (Austin), 271 Garcia Art Glass (San Haby’s Alsatian Bakery Antonio), 130 (Castroville), 282 (Austin), 242 (Austin), 241 Half-Price Books (Austin), 256 Flea markets Gasoline, 33 Halloween (Austin), 156 Austin, 261 Gästehaus Schmidt (Fredericks- Hamilton Pool Preserve San Antonio, 134–135 burg), 294 (Austin), 247 Flea Mart (San Antonio), Gateway Shopping Centers Hangar 9/Edward H. White 134–135 (Austin), 261 Museum (near San Flights.com, 25 Gavin Metalsmith (San Antonio), 115–116 Antonio), 132 26_082997 bindex.qxp 3/20/07 3:26 PM Page 330

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Harry Ransom Humanities Hot lines Jerry Jeff Walker’s Birthday Research Center (Austin), Austin, 177 Weekend (Austin), 153 231, 243 San Antonio, 54 JetBlue, 157 Hart of Austin Antiquarian Howl at the Moon Saloon Jewelry Books, 256 (San Antonio), 144 Austin, 260 Health concerns, 18–19 Huebner Oaks Shopping Center San Antonio, 132 Health insurance, 17–18 (San Antonio), 133 Jiménez, Flaco, 143 Heat stroke, 18 Hunt, 287 Johnson, Lyndon B. HemisFair Park (San Antonio), Huston-Tillotson College Boyhood Home (Johnson 112, 118 (Austin), 157 City), 297 Henne Hardware (New Hyde Park (Austin), 173, 231 historical parks, 296–297 Braunfels), 307 Hyde Park Theatre (Austin), 268 Johnson City, 297 Highland Lakes (Austin), 234 Hy O Silver (Bandera), 283 Johnson Settlement (Johnson Highland Mall (Austin), 261 City), 297 Hiking Josephine Theater (San Austin, 246–247 ICan, 20 Antonio), 138 San Antonio, 123 Ice hockey, San Antonio, 124 Joske’s (now Dillard’s; Hill Country Arts Foundation IMAX Theater Rivercenter (San San Antonio), 118 (Ingram), 287 Antonio), 39, 115, 145–146 Jovita’s (Austin), 270–271 Hill Country Flyer Steam Train Immigration and customs Jump-Start Performance Com- Excursion (Burnet), 298 clearance, 24–25 pany (San Antonio), 138 Hill Country Lodging & Reser- Ingenhuett Store (Comfort), Juneteenth vation Service (Fredericks- 290 Austin, 154 burg), 294 Ingram, 287 San Antonio, 15–16 Hill Country Museum Inks Lake State Park, 299–300 (Kerrville), 286–287 Inside Line (Austin), 169 Hill Country State Natural Institute of Texan Cultures Katherine Anne Porter House Area, 284 (San Antonio), 108–109 (Kyle), 305–306 Hill Top Café (Fredericksburg), Instituto Cultural Kathleen Sommers (San 295 Mexicano/Casa Mexicana Antonio), 131 Hippie Hollow (Austin), 247 (San Antonio), 117 Kayaking Hispanic Chamber of Com- Insurance, 16–18 Bandera, 284 merce of Austin/Travis car rental, 52 Lake Buchanan, 300–301 County, 169 International Accordion Festi- New Braunfels and Hispanic heritage attractions, val (San Antonio), 16 Gruene, 308 San Antonio, 116–117 International Association for Keepers (Austin), 257 History Medical Assistance to Kerr Arts & Cultural Center Austin, 316–321 Travelers (IAMAT), 18 (Kerrville), 287 San Antonio, 311–316 International Gay and Lesbian Kerrville, 286–290 HIV-positive visitors, 11 Travel Association (IGLTA), 20 Kerrville Convention and Hockey, Austin, 248 Internet access, 22–24 Visitors Bureau, 286 The Hogg Auditorium Austin, 158–159, 177 Kerrville Folk Festival, 286 (Austin), 242 InTouch USA, 24 Kerrville-Schreiner Park Hog Wild (Austin), 262 I-35 Corridor (Austin), 174 (Kerrville), 287 Holidays, 33 accommodations, 190–191 Kidding Around Austin, 157 Homestead (Fredericksburg), Itineraries, suggested Kids 293 Austin, 161–166 Austin Hondo’s on Main (Fredericks- San Antonio, 38–43 hotels, 195 burg), 296 shopping, 262–263 Horseback riding, Hill Country sights and attractions, State Natural Area, 284 James Avery Craftsman 236–237 Horse racing (Kerrville), 287 San Antonio, 21 Austin, 248 Japanese Tea Garden hotels, 69 San Antonio, 124 (San Antonio), 112 restaurants, 90 Hospitals Jazz and blues, San shopping, 131, 135 Austin, 177 Antonio, 142 Kids Junction Resale Shop San Antonio, 54 Jazz’SAlive (San Antonio), 16 (San Antonio), 135 Hostelling International— Kingston Tycoon Flats (San Austin, 157 Antonio), 141 26_082997 bindex.qxp 3/20/07 3:26 PM Page 331

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King William Historic District Longhorn Cavern State Park, Market Square (San Antonio), (San Antonio), 6, 43, 49 299 38, 103, 121 accommodations, 67–69 Los Patios (San Antonio), 134 shopping at, 134 restaurants, 87–88 Lost-luggage insurance, 18 Mary Moody Northen Theatre sightseeing, 102 Lost Maples State Natural (Austin), 268 Kite Festival (Austin), 153 Area, 284 MAS (Museo Americano Kline Saddlery (Bandera), 283 Lost property Smithsonian; San Austin, 178 Antonio), 1 San Antonio, 54–55 Mayan Ranch (Bandera), 284 Lady Bird Johnson Municipal Love Creek Orchards Cider Mayfield Park (Austin), 234 Park, 292 Mill and Country Store McAllister Park (San Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower (Medina), 286 Antonio), 122 Center (Austin), 150, 164, Love’s Antique Mall McFarlin Tennis Center 226–227 (Bandera), 283 (San Antonio), 123 La Gran Posada (San Lucchese Gallery (San Medical insurance, 17–18 Antonio), 16 Antonio), 8, 135 Medical requirements for Lake Buchanan Adventures, Luckenbach, 295 entry, 11 300 Luggage Express, 27 Medina Lake, 122 Lakeline Mall (Austin), 261 Luggage storage/lockers, Menger Bar (San Antonio), 144 Lakes Austin, 178 The (San Austin, 234 Lyndon B. Johnson Country, Antonio), 118 northern, 298–303 296–298 Mexicana, 24 Landa Park (New Braunfels), Lyndon B. Johnson National MEXIC-ARTE Museum (Austin), 308 Historical Park, 297 229 The Landing (San Antonio), 142 Lyndon B. Johnson State and Michelob ULTRA Riverwalk Mud Landmark Inn State Historic National Historical Parks at Festival (San Antonio), 14 Site, 282 LBJ Ranch, 296 Midwest Airlines, 24 The Land of Was (San Military history attractions, Antonio), 130 San Antonio, 115–116 Las Manitas (Austin), 164 Madison, Henry G., cabin Military Plaza (Plaza de Armas; Laundry/dry cleaners, Austin, (Austin), 238 San Antonio), 120 177–178 Magik Theatre (San Millie Seaton Collection of Laurie Auditorium (San Antonio), 138 Dolls and Toys (San Antonio), 140 Mail, 34 Marcos), 304 National Historic Main Building and Tower Mirabella (San Antonio), 131 District (San Antonio), (University of Texas at Mission Drive-In (San 42, 102–103, 118 Austin), 241 Antonio), 146 La Zona Rosa (Austin), 273–274 Main Plaza (Plaza de las Islas; Mission Trails (San LBJ Library and Museum San Antonio), 1, 120 Antonio), 122 (Austin), 161, 226, 240 Main Street B&B Reservation Mitchie’s Fine Art & Gift Legal aid, 33–34 Service (Fredericksburg), 294 Gallery (Austin), 238 Leon Springs Dancehall Majestic Theatre (San Antonio), Monarch Collectibles (San Antonio), 141 114, 139, 140 (San Antonio), 135 Libraries, Austin, 178 Málaga (Austin), 276 Money matters, 12–13 Lindheimer Home (New Malls/shopping centers Monte Vista Area (San Braunfels), 307 Austin, 260–261 Antonio), 49 Liquor laws, 54 San Antonio, 132–134 restaurants, 89–91 Littlefield Home (Austin), 242 Manor Downs (Austin), Monte Vista Historic District Littlefield Memorial Fountain 248–249 (San Antonio), accommoda- (Austin), 241 Marble Falls, 298 tions, 70–71 Little’s Boots (San Marble Falls/Lake LBJ Visitor Moore/Andersson Compound Antonio), 135 Center, 298 (Austin), 231 Llano, 303 Marion Koogler McNay Art Moss-Rehab, 20 Lobo (Austin), 156 Museum (San Antonio), Mother Egan’s (Austin), 275 Lone Star Riverboat 2, 6, 42, 105 Mountain Madness (Austin), 244 Market Day (Wimberley), 306 (Austin), 247 Long Barrack (San Markets Movie palaces, San Antonio, Antonio), 102 Austin, 261–262 114 Long Center (Austin), 266 San Antonio, 134 26_082997 bindex.qxp 3/20/07 3:26 PM Page 332

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Movies New Braunfels and Paris Hatters (San Antonio), The Alamo in, 103 Gruene, 310 8, 135 Austin, 276 San Antonio, 137–146 Parking San Antonio, 145–146 Nordstrom (Austin), 256 Austin, 176 Museo Americano Smithsonian North Central (near the airport; San Antonio, 52–53 (MAS; San Antonio), 1, 109 San Antonio), 50 Parks and gardens Museum of Texas Handmade accommodations, 76–77 Austin, 235–236 Furniture (New Braunfels), Northern lakes, 298–303 San Antonio, 112 307 North Lamar (Austin), 250 Passports, 10, 34–35 Museum of Western Art North Lamar and 38th Street Pecan Valley golf course (Kerrville), 287 (Austin), 250, 254 (San Antonio), 123 Music, 270. See also Club and (San Pedernales Falls State Park, music scene Antonio), 134 297–298 classical Northwest (Austin), 174, 254 Pegasus (San Antonio), 142 Austin, 266, 268 accommodations, 191 Performing arts San Antonio, 137–138 restaurants, 215–216 Austin, 266–270 conjunto (San Antonio), 143 Northwest (San Antonio), San Antonio, 137–140 country & western, San 50, 106–107 Performing Arts Center (PAC; Antonio, 141 accommodations, 74–75 Austin), 240, 266 eclectic restaurants, 94–96 Petrol, 33 Austin, 273–274 Northwest Airlines, 24, 157 Petticoat Junction (San San Antonio, 141 Now, Voyager, 20 Antonio), 142 jazz and blues Pharr Tennis Center Austin, 271 (Austin), 247 San Antonio, 142 Off Center, The, (Austin), 269 Philosophers’ Rock rock Official Texas State Arts and (Austin), 235 Austin, 272 Crafts Fair (Kerrville), 286 Pioneer Museum Complex San Antonio, 141 O. Henry Museum (Austin), 229 (Fredericksburg), 290 Tejano, 143 O. Henry Museum Pun-Off Plaza de Armas (Military Plaza; Music stores, Austin, 262 (Austin), 154 San Antonio), 120 Oilcan Harry’s (Austin), 275 Plaza de Las Islas (Main Plaza; Oktoberfest (San Antonio), 16 San Antonio), 1, 120 Naeglin’s (New Braunfels), Old Bakery and Emporium Plaza Wax Museum & Ripley’s 307 (Austin), 156, 169, 229 Believe It or Not (San Nanette Richardson Fine Art Old Lumber Yard (Johnson Antonio), 113 (San Antonio), 130 City), 297 Police National Museum of the Pacific Old Pecan Street Spring Arts Austin, 178 War (Fredericksburg), 292 and Crafts Festival San Antonio, 55 Natural Bridge Caverns (near (Austin), 154 Polly Esther’s (San Antonio), New Braunfels), 309 Old Settlers Music Festival 142 Natural Bridge Wildlife Ranch (Austin), 154 Porter, Katherine Anne, House (near New Braunfels), 309 One World Theatre (Kyle), 305 Neighborhoods (Austin), 268 Post offices, Austin, 178 Austin, 172–174 Opera, Austin, 268 Prescription medications, 19 San Antonio, 49–50 Oslo (Austin), 270 Prime Outlets (San Neill-Cochran Museum House Our Kids (magazine), 21 Marcos), 304 (Austin), 232 Outdoor activities Neiman Marcus Last Call Austin, 150, 246–247 (Austin), 256 San Antonio, 122–123 Quadrangle, The, (San New Braunfels, 166, 306–310 Outlet shopping, San Antonio), 111 New Braunfels Museum of Art Marcos, 304–305 Quarry golf course (San & Music (Gruene), 308 Antonio), 123 Newspapers and magazines, Austin, 178 Package tours, San New World Wine and Food Fes- Antonio, 29 Radio stations, Austin, 178 tival (San Antonio), 16 Papa Jim’s (San Antonio), 133 Rafting Nightlife Paramount Theatre (Austin), Guadalupe River State Park, Austin, 4, 265–277 269 279 Fredericksburg, 295–296 The Parish (Austin), 274 San Marcos River, 303 26_082997 bindex.qxp 3/20/07 3:26 PM Page 333

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Rainbow Cattle Co. Ripley’s Believe It or Not (San San Antonio Gallery Guide, 130 (Austin), 275 Antonio), 113 San Antonio Hispanic Chamber Rainfall, average Ripley’s Haunted Adventure of Commerce, 117 Austin, 153 (San Antonio), 113, 115 San Antonio IMAX Theater San Antonio, 14 Rivercenter Comedy Club Rivercenter, 39, 115, The Red Eyed Fly (Austin), 272 (San Antonio), 142 145–146 Red Eye Regatta (Austin), 153 Rivercenter Mall (San San Antonio International Air- Regal Fiesta Stadium 16 Antonio), 134 port, 44–45 (San Antonio), 145 River cruises, San Antonio, National Renaissance Market (Austin), 121–122 Historical Park, 2, 8, 43, 261–262 River sports, San Antonio, 123 105–106, 124 Restaurants The River Walk (Paseo del Río; San Antonio Museum of Art, Austin, 2, 197–219 San Antonio), 1, 6, 42, 104 barbecue, 218 8, 39, 104, 118 San Antonio Rampage, 124 best, 149, 197–198 Rock climbing, Austin, 247 San Antonio Speedway, 124 Central, 210–214 Rockin’ R River Rides (Gruene), , 124 coffeehouses, 219 308 San Antonio Stock Show and by cuisine, 198–199 Rock music Rodeo, 125 Downtown, 200–206 Austin, 272 , East Side, 214–215 San Antonio, 141 137–138 family-friendly, 213 Rodeos San Antonio Theater Coalition, late-night bites, 275 Austin, 153 138 musical brunches, San Antonio, 14, 125 San Antonio Zoological Gar- 218–219 (Austin), dens and Aquarium, 111 Northwest, 215–216 248 San Fernando Cathedral (San South Austin, 206–210 Run-Tex (Austin), 262 Antonio), 39, 109, 120–121 vegetarian, 212 Russell Korman (Austin), 260 San Francisco de la Espada Westlake/Lake Travis, (San Antonio), 106 216–217 San José (San Antonio), 8, 106 Bandera, 285 Sabia Botanicals San Juan Capistrano (San Boerne, 283 (Austin), 257 Antonio), 106 Fredericksburg, 294–295 Safety San Marcos, 165–166, 303–306 Kerrville, 288–289 Austin, 178 San Marcos Convention and Marble Falls, 302–303 San Antonio, 55 Visitors Bureau, 305 New Braunfels and Sailing, Austin, 247 San Marcos River, 303 Gruene, 310 The Saint (San Antonio), 142 San Pedro Playhouse (San northern lakes, 301–303 St. Joseph’s Catholic Church Antonio), 138 San Antonio, 78–97 (San Antonio), 118 Santa Rita No. 1 (Austin), 241 Alamo Heights Area, St. Stanislaus (Bandera), 283 SAS Shoemakers (San 91–94 Saks (Austin), 256 Antonio), 131 barbecue, 97 Saks Fifth Avenue (San Satel’s (San Antonio), 131 best, 7, 79 Antonio), 130 SATH (Society for Accessible categories, 78–79 Salute! (San Antonio), 142 Travel & Hospitality), 20 by cuisine, 80–81 San Angel Folk Art (San SATRANS (San Antonio), 45 Downtown, 81–87 Antonio), 132 Sauer-Beckmann Living History King William/Southtown, San Antonio Arts & Cultural Farm, 296 87–88 Affairs, 137 SAVE (San Antonio Vacation Monte Vista Area, 89–91 San Antonio Botanical Gardens, Experience), 57 Northwest, 94–96 42, 112 Saveur taquerias, 96 San Antonio Central Library, Wine and Food Festival San Marcos, 305 109 (Austin), 154 Retama Park (San San Antonio Children’s Saxon Pub (Austin), 272 Antonio), 124 Museum, 115 Schlitterbahn (New Return of the Chili Queens San Antonio CineFestival, 15 Braunfels), 308 (San Antonio), 15 San Antonio City Tours, 121 (Austin), Rio San Antonio Cruises, San Antonio Convention and 151, 275–276 121–122 Visitors Bureau (SACVB), 45 Schreiner’s (Kerrville), 287 Rio Taxi Service (San San Antonio Express-News, 45 The Schultze House Cottage Antonio), 53 Garden (San Antonio), 112 26_082997 bindex.qxp 3/20/07 3:26 PM Page 334

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Scuba diving, Austin, 247 Texas Hill Country, 279, Stampede (Bandera), 283 Seasons, 152–153 283–284, 286–287, 290, Star of Texas Fair and Rodeo San Antonio, 14 292–293, 303, 306 (Austin), 153 SeaWorld of Texas (San The Silver Dollar (San Star Tickets (Austin), 248 Antonio), 107, 122 Antonio), 142 Star Tickets Plus (Austin), 265 SeaZar’s Fine Wine & Spirits Silver Spur Guest Ranch Starving Artist Show (San (San Antonio), 136 (Bandera), 285 Antonio), 15 Security Police Museum Sister Creek Vineyards (near State Bank and Trust Building (San Antonio), 116 Boerne), 279, 282 (San Marcos), 304 Selena, 143 Sisterdale General Store State Capitol (Austin), Senior Advocate (Austin), 157 (Boerne), 282 164, 224–225 Seniors, Austin, 156–157 (San State Cemetery (Austin), Senior travel, 20–21 Antonio), 106–107 233, 237–238 Sharir + Bustamante Dance Sixth Street (Austin), Statesman Capitol 10,000 Works (Austin), 269 229–230, 270 (Austin), 153–154 Sheplers (Austin), 263 SkyCap International, 27 State Theater Company Sheplers Western Wear Sloan/Hall (San Antonio), 132 (Austin), 268 (San Antonio), 135 Smoking STA Travel, 25, 157 Shipping your luggage, 27 Austin, 4, 273 Steves Homestead Museum Shopping San Antonio, 55 (San Antonio), 110 Austin, 4, 250–264 Soccer, Austin, 249 Stevie Ray Vaughan Statue Fredericksburg, 293 Sophienburg Museum (Austin), 235 San Antonio, 126–136 (New Braunfels), 307 Stock Show and Rodeo best, 8 South Austin, 173 (San Antonio), 14 San Marcos, 304–305 accommodations, 187–188 Stonehenge, replica of Sierra Club (Austin), 246 restaurants, 206–210 (Hunt), 287 Sights and attractions sights and attractions, Stone Werks Cafe and Bar Austin, 4, 220–246 226–227 (San Antonio), 144–145 African-American her- (S¥SW; Streetcars, San Antonio, 51 itage, 237–238 Austin), 153, 271 Street maps Central, 225–226, (SoCo; Austin), Austin, 172 230–233 150, 173, 250 San Antonio, 48 Downtown, 227–230 South Congress Organic Farm- Stubb’s Bar-B-Q (Austin), 274 East Side, 233 ers’ Market (Austin), 259 Students, Austin, 157 for kids, 236–237 South of Austin, 254 Sunday Houses (Fredericks- organized tours, 243–246 South Side (San Antonio), 49 burg), 290 outdoors, 234–236 sights and attractions, Sunken Garden Theater parks and gardens, 105–106 (San Antonio), 140 235–236 Southtown (San Antonio), 49 Sunset Station (San South Austin, 226–227 restaurants, 87–88 Antonio), 140 top attractions, 220–227 Southwest Airlines, 24, 157 SuperShuttle (Austin), 168 San Antonio, 98–122 Southwestern Writers Collec- Sutton Hall (Austin), 243 Alamo Heights Area, tion (San Marcos), 304 Swig Martini Bar (San 105, 111 Southwest School of Art and Antonio), 145 Downtown, 107–111, Craft (San Antonio), 110 Swimming 117–121 Spanish Governor’s Palace (San Austin, 247 Fort Sam Houston Antonio), 38–39, 110, 120 San Antonio, 123 Area, 111 Speakeasy (Austin), 272 Hispanic heritage, Special events and festivals, 116–117 San Antonio, 14–16 Tackle Box Outfitters for kids, 113, 115 Spectator sports (San Antonio), 122 for military history buffs, Austin, 248–249 Taco Land (San Antonio), 141 115–116 San Antonio, 124–125 Tanger Factory Outlet Center organized tours, 121–122 Spelunking, Austin, 247 (San Marcos), 304 parks and gardens, 112 Splash! Into the Edwards Tapatio Springs Golf Course South Side, 105–106 Aquifer (Austin), 237 (Boerne), 279 top attractions, 98–107 Splashtown (San Antonio), 115 Taquerías (taco joints), what’s new in, 1–2 Sports Express, 27 San Antonio, 96 26_082997 bindex.qxp 3/20/07 3:26 PM Page 335

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Taxes, 35 Therapy (Austin), 258 University of Texas (Austin), Austin, 179 Ticketmaster, San Antonio, 137 232–233 San Antonio, 55 Tienda Guadalupe Folk Art & performing arts, 266 Taxis Gifts (San Antonio), 132 spectator sports, 248 Austin, 168, 176 Time zones, 36 walking tour, 238–243 San Antonio, 45, 53 Tipping, 36 University of Texas Tower wheelchair-accessible, 19 Toilets, 36–37 Observation Deck Tour Tejano Conjunto Festival Too Good to Be Threw (Austin), 244–245 (San Antonio), 15, 143 (San Antonio), 135 Upper Southside (San Tejano music, 143 Tourist information Antonio), 6 Telegraph and telex Austin, 152, 169 U.S. Army Medical Department services, 35 San Antonio, 10, 45 Museum (San Antonio), 111 Telephone, 35 Tours. See also Walking tours Television, Austin, 179 San Antonio, 121–122 Temperatures, average (San Valero Texas Open (San Austin, 153 Antonio), 42, 111 Antonio), 124 San Antonio, 14 Toy Joy (Austin), 263 Vanishing Texas River Cruise, Tennis Toys 300 Austin, 247 Austin, 262–263 Van tour, Austin, 244 San Antonio, 123 San Antonio, 135 Veloway (Austin), 246 Terra Toys (Austin), 263 Train travel Velveeta Room (Austin), 274 Tesoros Trading Co. (Austin), Austin, 158, 168–169 Vereins Kirche (Society Church; 4, 150, 258 San Antonio, 28–29, 45 Fredericksburg), 290 Texas Book Festival (Austin), Transit information, Austin, 179 Verizon Wireless Amphitheater 155–156 Transportation (San Antonio), 140 Texas Department of Austin, 174–176 Vertigo Hats (Austin), 263 Tourism, 10 San Antonio, 50–53 VIA Metropolitan Transit Ser- Travel blogs and travelogues, 22 vice (San Antonio), 50–51 (San Antonio), 15 Traveler’s checks, 13 Videotape, flying with, 28 Texas Hatters (Buda), 305 Travelex Insurance Services, 17 Virtual Bellhop, 27 Texas Hill Country, 278–310 Travel Guard International, 17 Visas, 10–11, 37 Texas Hill Country Visitor Cen- Traveling Internationally with Visitor information ter (Johnson City), 278 Your Kids, 21 Austin, 152, 169 Texas Hill Country Wildflower Travel insurance, 16–18 San Antonio, 10, 45 Trail, 300 Travel Insured International, 17 The Vortex (Austin), 268 Texas Hill Country Wine Trail, Travis, Lake (Austin), 148, 150 292 accommodations, 194–196 Texas Jack’s (Fredericksburg), watersports, 246, 247 Walking tours 293 Travis Audubon Society Austin, 244–246 (Austin), 246 New Braunfels, 306–307 (Austin), 232, 236, 241 Travis County Farmers’ Market San Antonio Downtown, Texas Monthly, 45 (Austin), 259 117–121 Texas Sailing Academy Travis Heights (Austin), 173 A Wall of History (San (Austin), 247 Travis Heights Beverage World Antonio), 102 Texas Ski Ranch, 308–309 (Austin), 264 Warehouse District Treaty Oak (Austin), 230 (Austin), 270 (Austin), 233, 237–238 Trip-cancellation insurance, 17 and Video Texas Travel Information Trolley tours, San Antonio, 121 (Austin), 262 Center, 10 Tubing Water parks, San Antonio, Texas Union Ballroom Bandera, 284 115, 123 (Austin), 272 New Braunfels, 308 Watersports, New Braunfels, Texas Union Building 308–309 (Austin), 243 Weather updates, Austin, 179 Texas Union Film Series Umlauf Sculpture Garden & Websites (Austin), 276 Museum (Austin), 232 Austin, 159 Tex’s Grill (San Antonio), 145 United Airlines, 24, 157 San Antonio, 23 Theater United Vacations, 29 Wesley United Methodist Austin, 268–269 University Co-Op (Austin), 255 Church, 237 San Antonio, 138 University Cyclery (Austin), 246 26_082997 bindex.qxp 3/20/07 3:26 PM Page 336

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West (San Antonio), 50 Wittliff Gallery of Southwest- Emily Morgan, 63 accommodations, 75–76 ern & Mexican Photography The Fairmount, 63 West Austin, 174 (San Marcos), 304 Havana Riverwalk Inn, 65–66 Westcave Preserve (Austin), Women & Their Work Gallery Homewood Suites, 69 234–235 (Austin), 255 Homewood Suites by Hilton, 66 Western Union, 55 Wonder World (San Hotel Contessa, 59 Western wear and gear Marcos), 303–304 Hotel Valencia Riverwalk, Austin, 263 Worldwide Assistance 57, 59 Bandera, 283 Services, 17 Hyatt Regency Hill Country Buda, 305 Resort, 6, 58, 69, 75 San Antonio, 135 Hyatt Regency San Antonio on Westin La Cantera (San Anto- XLent, 169 the River Walk, 59–60 nio), golf courses, 123 The Inn at Craig Place, 70 Westlake (Austin), accommoda- La Mansión del Río, 1, 58 tions, 194–196 Yard Dog Folk Art La Quinta Inn & Suites San Westlake/Lake Travis (Austin), (Austin), 258 Antonio Airport, 77 restaurants, 216–217 Yellow-Checker Cab (San Marriott Plaza San Antonio, West Side (San Antonio), 107 Antonio), 19, 53 63–64 Wheatsville Food Co-op Y.O. Ranch (near Kerrville), 288 Marriott Rivercenter, 58, 60 (Austin), 258–259 Menger Hotel, 58, 64 Wheelchair accessibility, Noble Inns, 67 San Antonio, 19–20 Zachary Scott Theatre Center O’Brien Historic Hotel, 7, 58, 66 Whip In Beer and Wine (Austin), 268 O’Casey’s Bed & Breakfast, (Austin), 264 Zen Bar (San Antonio), 145 69, 70–71 White Rabbit (San Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Ogé House Inn on the River Antonio), 141 (Austin), 237 Walk, 58, 67 Whit Hanks Antiques Zilker Botanical Garden Omni La Mansión del Río, (Austin), 255 (Austin), 235–236 6, 60, 62 Whittington’s (Johnson (Austin), 236, 246 Omni San Antonio, 69, 75 City), 297 Jazz Festival (Austin), 269 Painted Lady Inn, 20 The Whole Earth Provision Co. Tree Lighting (Austin), 156 Radisson Hill Country Resort, (Austin), 262 Zilker Preserve (Austin), 234 69, 76 Whole Foods (Austin), Zilker Zephyr Miniature Train Riverwalk Vista, 7, 64 150, 165, 205, 259 (Austin), 237 Ruckman Haus, 71 Wi-Fi access Zinc (San Antonio), 145 San Antonio Airport Hilton, 76 Austin, 176 Zoos San Antonio International San Antonio, 23–24 Austin, 237 Youth Hostel, 74 Wiggy’s (Austin), 264 San Antonio Zoological Gar- Terrell Castle, 69, 71 Wild About Music (Austin), 255 dens and Aquarium, 111 The Watermark Hotel & Spa, Wild Basin Wilderness Preserve 6, 62 (Austin), 245, 247 Westin La Cantera, 69, 74–75 Wildflower Hotline, 300 ACCOMMODATIONS— Westin Riverwalk Inn, 6, 62, 69 Wildflowers, 293 SAN ANTONIO Bluebonnet Trail, 300 Beckmann Inn and Carriage Wildlife CCOMMODATIONS House, 7, 68 A — health concerns, 18 Best Western Sunset Suites, 58 AUSTIN Natural Bridge Wildlife Ranch Best Western Sunset The Adams House, 190 (near New Braunfels), 309 Suites–Riverwalk, 66–67 Austin Folk House, 149, 189 Wildseed Farms, 292–293 Bonner Garden, 7, 70 Austin Marriott at the Capitol, Willow City, 293 Brackenridge House, 68 185 Wimberley, 306 Bullis House Inn, 71, 74 Austin Motel, 149, 181, Wimberley Glass Works, 306 The Columns on Alamo, 68–69 187–188 Windy Point Park (Austin), 247 Comfort Inn Alamo/Riverwalk Barton Creek Resort, 181–182, Wines San Antonio, 64–65 194, 195 Austin, 263–264 Crockett Hotel, 65 Carrington’s Bluff, 189 Fredericksburg, 292 Doubletree Hotel San Antonio Doubletree Guest Suites, 195 San Antonio, 136 Airport, 76–77 Doubletree Guest Suites (San Drury Inn & Suites San Antonio Austin, 185–186 Antonio), 105 Riverwalk, 58, 65 Doubletree Hotel Austin, 190 26_082997 bindex.qxp 3/20/07 3:26 PM Page 337

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The Driskill, 148, 181, 182 Guadalupe River Ranch Resort Rudy’s, 97 Extended Stay America and Spa (Boerne), 283 Schilo’s, 39, 79, 86, 90 Downtown, 188 Hangar Hotel (Fredericksburg), Silo, 7, 79, 92 Four Seasons Austin, 148, 181, 294 Sushi Zushi, 85–86 182, 184, 195 Inn of the Hills Resort Taco Haven, 96 Habitat Suites, 149, 182, (Kerrville), 288 Thai Restaurant, 95 190–191, 195 Mayan Ranch (Bandera), 284 Tip Top Café, 95–96 Hampton Inn & Suites Austin- Prince Solms Inn (New Twin Sisters, 86–87 Downtown, 186 Braunfels), 309 Van’s, 93 Hilton Austin, 186 River Run Bed and Breakfast Zuni Grill, 84–85 Hilton Austin Airport, 196 Inn (Kerrville), 288 Zushi Sushi, 120 Holiday Inn Austin Town Lake, Silver Spur Guest Ranch 149, 186–187, 195 (Bandera), 285 Homestead Studio Suites Ye Kendall Inn (Boerne), 282 RESTAURANTS— Austin–Downtown/ Y.O. Ranch Resort Hotel and AUSTIN Town Lake, 188 Conference Center Amy’s, 198, 208 Hostelling (Kerrville), 288 Aquarelle, 200 International–Austin, 188 Asti, 211–212 Hotel San José, 187 Cafe at the Four Seasons, 218 Hyatt Regency, 181 RESTAURANTS— Castle Hill Café, 149, 165, Hyatt Regency Austin on SANANTONIO 200, 202 Town Lake, 184 Acenar, 85 Central Market, 205 InterContinental Stephen F. Aldaco’s, 85 Chez Nous, 202 Austin, 184–185 Aldo’s, 94–95 Chez Zee, 216 Spa Resort, Azuca, 79, 87–88 Chuy’s, 209, 213 148, 182, 194 Biga on the Banks, 81 Cipollina, 197–198, 213 Lakeway Inn, 195–196 Bill Miller Bar-B-Q, 97 Clay Pit, 203 La Quinta Inn–Capitol, 187 Bistro Time, 95 Cooper’s, 218 Mansion at Judges Hill, Bistro Vatel, 91 County Line on the Hill, 148, 181, 188–189 Boudro’s, 79, 84 213, 217 The Miller-Crockett House Bed Brindles Awesome Ice Curra’s Grill, 207–208, 213 & Breakfast, 2 Cream, 96 Driskill Grill, 198, 200 Omni Austin, 185 Bun ‘N’ Barrel, 97 Eastside Cafe, 214 Renaissance Austin Hotel, Cappy’s, 91–92 Eddie V’s Edgewater Grille, 215 181, 191 Chris Madrids, 90 Flightpath, 219 Star of Texas Inn, 189–190 Ciao Lavanderia, 79, 92–93 Flipnotics, 219 Staybridge Suites, 191, 195 County Line, 97 Fonda San Miguel, 198, 211 Demo’s, 90–91 Frank & Angie’s, 210, 213 Earl Abel’s, 90, 94 The Green Mesquite, 218 ACCOMMODATIONS— Estela’s (San Antonio), 96 Green Pastures, 198, 206 TEXAS HILL Francesca’s at Sunset, 94 Güero’s, 208, 213 COUNTRY Frederick’s, 92 Gumbo’s, 202 The Antlers (Kingsland), 302 Guenther House, 88 Habana, 2, 208 Be My Guest (Fredericksburg), La Calesa, 93 Hoover’s, 213, 214 294 La Fonda on Main, 89, 90 Hudson’s on the Bend, Blair House (Wimberley), 306 Las Canarias, 7, 79, 81–82 198, 216–217 Canyon of the Eagles Lodge & Le Rève, 7, 79, 82 Hut’s Hamburgers, 204 Nature Park (Burnet), 302 Liberty Bar, 7, 79, 89 Hyde Park Bar and Grill, Crystal River Inn (San Little Rhein Steak House, 82 212–213 Marcos), 305 Los Barrios, 89–90 The Iron Works, 204–205 Dixie Dude Ranch Madhatters, 88, 90 Jeffrey’s, 210–211 (Bandera), 284 Mi Tierra, 86 Jo’s, 219 Full Moon Inn (Luckenbach), Olmos Pharmacy, 90, 94 Jo’s Downtown, 219 295 Paesano’s Riverwalk, 84 Kerbey Lane, 275 Gruene Apple Bed and Paloma Blanca, 93 Las Manitas, 2, 149, 164, 205 Breakfast, 309–310 Panchito’s, 96 La Traviata, 202 Gruene Mansion Inn (New Pesca on the River, 79, 82, 84 La Vista, 218 Braunfels), 309 Rolando’s Super Tacos, 91 Little City, 219 Rosario’s, 88 Louie Mueller Barbecue, 218 26_082997 bindex.qxp 3/20/07 3:26 PM Page 338

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Magnolia Cafe South, 275 RESTAURANTS— Fredericksburg Brewing Co., Manuel’s, 203–204, 218–219 294 Matt’s El Rancho, 208–209 TEXAS HILL Friedhelm’s Bavarian Inn Mother’s Cafe & Garden, 212 COUNTRY (Fredericksburg), 294 Mozart’s, 151, 219 Adams Apple (Kerrville), 288 Gristmill River Restaurant & Mr. Natural, 212 Altdorf Biergarten (Fredericks- Bar (Gruene), 310 Musashino, 216 burg), 294 Hill Country Grill (San The Oasis, 2, 198, 217 Andy’s Steak & Seafood Grill Marcos), 305 O’s Campus Cafe, 242 (Fredericksburg), 294 Huisache Grill (New Ranch 616, 204 Arlene’s Café and Gift Shop Braunfels), 310 Roaring Fork, 164, 202–203 (Comfort), 289 The Limestone Grill Rudy Mikeska’s, 218 Arriba Cafe (Fredericksburg), (Boerne), 283 The Salt Lick, 209, 213, 218 294 Mac and Ernie’s (Bandera), 285 Shady Grove, 198, 210 Bandera Star Steakhouse, 285 Myron’s (New Braunfels), 310 Shoreline Grill, 203, 218 Bear Moon Bakery Navajo Grill (Fredericksburg), Southside Market & BBQ, 218 (Boerne), 283 295 Spider House, 219 Billy Gene’s (Bandera), 285 The Nest (Fredericksburg), Stubb’s Bar-B-Q, 218 Blue Bonnet Cafe (Marble 294–295 TGIF’s, 218 Falls), 302 New Braunfels Smokehouse, Thai Tara, 206 Café 909 (Marble Falls), 310 Threadgill’s, 213–214, 218 302–303 O.S.T. (Bandera), 285 Uchi, 149, 197, 206 Cooper’s (Llano), 303 Palmer’s (San Marcos), 305 Vespaio, 206–207 Cotton Gin (Fredericksburg), Rails (Kerrville), 288 Vivo, 214–215 295 Rose Hill Manor (Johnson West Lynn Cafe, 198, 212 Cuvée (Fredericksburg), 295 City), 297 Whole Foods, 205 Dodging Duck Brewhaus Silver K Café (Johnson Wink, 211 (Boerne), 283 City), 297 Zen, 210, 213 Francisco’s (Kerrville), 288 Z’Tejas Southwestern Grill, 215–216