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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.

Of all the ways to get around Austin, Barton Springs Bike Rental offers plenty of choices. Rent a bike for the day or week, or reserve a spot on one of their many downtown bike tours.

Stimulate your palettes and discover over 30 mouth-watering popcorn flavors, including vegan and gluten-free. With plenty of gourmet popcorn flavors, there's something for everyone. Perhaps you're a spice seeker in search of Chile Lime Popcorn, a sweet tooth on a mission to track down the best Caramel corn, or a chocolate lover looking for the most decadent chocolate drizzled popcorn. No matter what your preference is, they have you covered.