Mac Haik Ford of Georgetown

Explore the "jewel in the heart of Austin," also known as the Zilker Botanical Garden. The garden was established in 1995 and sprawls through 31 acres of downtown Austin, offering a sweet escape from city streets and greeting more than 400,000 visitors annually. Themes among the gardens are as varied as nature itself. There's a Japanese garden and koi pond, a rose garden, an herb garden, a butterfly trail and garden, and a cactus garden among the selections to tour. Another unique feature is the Hartman Prehistoric Garden, which recreates the habitat of local dinosaurs. Visitors can tour the gardens for free and take home a Texas succulent or majestic orchid among the many offerings.

Step into the basement lounge, where you will be transported into a timeless atmosphere richly resonating with the sounds of live music at Parker Jazz Club. A gorgeously ambient room illuminated by soft candlelight and mood lighting, you won’t be able to resist the pull of the spectacular stage. A jewel box of glittering instruments and dazzling performances, the Parker stage hosts acclaimed musicians bringing premier jazz music to the Live Music Capital of the World.

Pinstack is a unique dining and entertainment destination where you can enjoy the one-of-a-kind venue, featuring a full-service restaurant offering a modern American menu, a full bar, and a private dining area. Take advantage of the state-of-the-art bowling lanes, with lane-side food and beverage service and a private VIP bowling area. In addition to dining and bowling, they have laser tag, a rock climbing wall, bumper cars, a high-ropes course suspended 20 feet above, and 100 of the newest video games and simulator technology.

Get ready to enjoy the productions that Mary Moody Northen Theatre has to offer. They are part of an exciting professional theater program at St. Edward's University, where they host around six plays each year. Each year students and professional actors work together in productions from Moliere to Rogers & Hammerstein and consistently win awards from the local arts community.