Book lovers unite and enjoy the Texas Book Festival, where they connect authors and readers through experiences that celebrate the culture of literacy, ideas, and imagination. The annual festival weekend features a variety of author presentations and panels, book signings, cooking demonstrations, programs, and activities for kids of all ages, food trucks, and exhibiting vendors from across the state and country.
It's known as the people's mansion, so take a tour of your home-away-from-home at The Governor's Mansion, which is fully furnished with exquisite antiques and artwork. The historic home was built in 1856 and is the oldest continuously occupied executive residence west of the Mississippi. The building is designated a National Historic Landmark.
Austin Country Club is one of the oldest existing clubs and home to one of the greatest golf instructors, Harvey Penick. With over 100 years of tradition, the players will appreciate a truly unique golfing experience as they enjoy the pot bunkers, undulating turf, and dramatic 18th-hole fairway that are all reminiscent of those Scottish classics Royal Dornoch and Gullane Hill.
Step back in time and play your favorite classic games like Space Invaders, Centipede, and Q-Bert at The Orignal PinBallz, where you can choose from all kinds of retro games that were your favorites when you were younger. Check out Dracula, Apollo 13, Baby Pac, Big Guns, Genie, Jurassic Park, Meteor, and several other Pinball Machines. Hungry? Enjoy food and drinks at Mikki’s Replay Café, where they serve a large selection of snacks, candy, and full meals.