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Austin Aquarium
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Austin Aquarium
Austin Aquarium is an oceanic wonder in the heart of Austin, Texas, that also features some fascinating land mammals. Make a splash with the whole family and experience thousands of species and interactive exhibits! Austin Aquarium offers once-in-a-lifetime experiences for kids and adults alike, including everything from feeding sharks to meeting stingrays, birds, and even kangaroos. The Austin and San Antonio Aquariums are the only facilities in the United States where you can also interact with lemurs!
Austin Zoo
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Austin Zoo
Austin Zoo is a little rescue zoo located in a residential area in Austin, Texas, that allows you to get close up to a wide range of animals and even feed some with food available to purchase in the gift shop. Austin Zoo is smaller than some other zoos, but it makes for a great escape from the busy city centre, especially if the kids like giant turtles, monkeys, wolves, foxes, exotic birds, and lions!
Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park
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Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park
The LBJ Ranch is the birthplace, lifetime abode, political home-from-home, and final resting place of America's 36th president, Lyndon B. Johnson. The sprawling site pays tribute to President Johnson's personal and political legacy. LBJ spent almost a fifth of his time in office at the ranch, garnering it the nickname "the Texas White House", and visitors can get a fascinating insight into a slice of American history and southern life by touring the site.
Neill-Cochran House Museum
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Neill-Cochran House Museum
The Neill–Cochran House Museum is a historic residence in Austin, Texas, designed by master builder Abner Cook, who built the house in 1855, many years before the surrounding area was settled by other homes and businesses. The two-story Greek Revival home features prominent Doric columns and Mr. Cook's signature "sheaf of wheat" balusters. Today, it's a boutique museum that offers an unparalleled glimpse into 19th-century Texas living, with authentic period furnishings and décor immersing you in the historic atmosphere and bringing the fascinating exhibits and temporary exhibitions to life.

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