Around Town: South Austin between pints at Meanwhile Brewing Co. Sip Mexican spirits on the breezy patio at Lulu’s . Or play shuffleboard at The Golden Goose , a divey lounge with quality cocktails. Sagebrush hosts nightly music and regular two-step lessons. SHOPPING Swim year-round at beloved Barton Springs Pool , a natural three-acre pool fed by underground springs. The water maintains a cool 68° to 70° year-round! UMLAUF Sculpture Garden + Museum Cosmic Coffee + Beer Garden Explore the boutiques of South First Street . Shop handcrafted local art and affordable prints at Austin Art Garage , eye-catching vintage jewelry at Devil’s Details and pre-worn Western wear at American Drifter . Maaribu specializes in luxury home decor, plus baked goods. Neon art pieces are handcrafted at Roadhouse Relics , with the iconic Greetings from Austin mural right outside. Down the road, browse eclectic antiques at Uncommon Objects , plus collectible vinyl at End of an Ear . Toy store Monkey See, Monkey Do! is packed with quirky gifts. ENTERTAINMENT The Long Center is the performance home of both the Austin Symphony Orchestra and Ballet Austin , presenting classical and contemporary programs. Plays and musicals at Zach Theater entrance audiences season after season. TOP TO BOTTOM: UMLAUF SCULPTURE GARDEN + MUSEUM; INTI ST. CLAIR OUTDOORS Popular Zilker Park is a favorite local green space, home to the lush Zilker Botanical Garden , Barton Springs Pool and the Hillside Theater , which hosts annual summer musicals. Nearby, UMLAUF Sculpture Garden + Museum is an open-air bronze gallery. Explore Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center ’s abundant native gardens. Practice your swing at Butler Pitch and Putt or play 18 holes at quirky Peter Pan Mini-Golf . Kids can climb, swing and slide at Alliance Children’s Garden in Butler Park . There’s pickleball, lawn games and a playground at Bouldin Acres . 47
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