Austin travel guide

The folks in Austin take their natural parks seriously and this is one of the better botanical gardens I've seen in the US. They've got a rose garden, an oriental garden, herbs and fragrant plants, cactuses. The Butterfly trail is filled with plants that attract those flying beasties.
If you're planning a visit check the website, which has a map and offers monthly photos of flowering plants and their identification so you'll know what to look for.
Open dawn to dusk.

You can use the offical Austin Trip Planner site to find out how to get from place to place in Austin through public transport. Your tired feet will thank you if you're not using a car, since Austin tends to be a bit of a driving town:
http://www.capmetro.org/planner/
If you're using an iphone or mobile device you can check bus schedules here:
http://www.me2bus.com/austin/
And if you're using a normal phone you can get schedules via text message with this service:
http://www.dadnab.com/

Avocado margaritas are Curra's claim to fame, but the food in general is really great. Typical texmex fare - with the added Austin advantage of having lots of vegetarian options like soy tacos.

Sun - Thurs 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Fri-Sat 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM

512.444.0012
the website has menus for dinner and brunch

Used records, CDs, books and t-shirts. A cool place with some really worthwhile stuff.

Tuesday - Saturday 12pm - 9pm
Sunday 12pm - 6pm

Soul food! Make that soul food with a southwest twist. Great place, great food. You'll get full just looking at the menu. Sandwiches, jerk chicken, pork chops, fried okra, fried chicken, catfish, black eyed peas. Real deal. Super tasty.

The menu is available online.

13376 N Highway 183 #400