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Explore the homestead of Austin's oldest residence at the French Legation State Historic Site, where you will discover how the Texas settlement and the growth of one of the capital city’s most vibrant neighborhoods came to be. Tour the museum, whose original structure was built to accommodate the diplomatic outpost for the French chargé d’affaires to the Republic of Texas, Alphonse Dubois, after France recognized the Republic of Texas as a sovereign nation.

Hungry for a taste of Austin but don’t know where to start? Experience the Taste of Austin Pedicabs Tours, where they offer private, pedal-powered tours that highlight Austin’s award-winning cuisine and craft breweries. Their knowledgeable local guides will share stories with you as you journey through Austin’s unique neighborhoods and scenic routes. They will provide you with plenty to eat and drink as you create memorable connections as you relax and enjoy the ride through the vibrant city.

Take a dip into the Barton Springs pool, which measures three acres in size, and is fed from underground springs with an average temperature of 68-70 degrees, ideal for year-round swimming. Over the years, people from all walks of life, from legislators to free-spirited have been drawn to this fantastic pool where even Robert Redford learned to swim at five years old. Today, Barton Springs still attracts a diverse crowd of people and has seen record-setting numbers of visitors nearing 800,000 in recent years.