Free: All time Andrei Sakharov was a Russian nuclear physicist and a human rights activist. He was an advocate of civil liberties and reforms in the Soviet Union. In 1975, he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. The Andrei Sakharov Museum was established to continue his legacy on peace among mankind. Through the permanent and...
Free: All time The Yauza Valley sits by the marshlands by the Yauza River, north of Moscow. Despite being only five miles away from Red Square, this pastoral neighborhood is jarring compared to downtown Moscow. You’re able to find well-maintained paths and boardwalks that lead through the wetland and the surrounding woods. Along the banks...
Free: Saturdays Open year round, rain or shine, the Sustainable Food Center’s downtown farmer’s market at Republic Square Park (422 Guadalupe St) is the place for farm fresh foods from local growers, as well as baked goods arts and crafts from local artisans. The SFC Farmers’ Market is not only certified by the Texas Department...
Free: All Time HOPE is a three story outdoor art project located at 11th and Baylor Streets. Launched with the support of artist Shepard Fairey, it is one of the largest outdoor galleries in Texas and was developed to provide muralists, graffiti artists and community groups the opportunity to display large scale art pieces driven...
Free: All time From April through September, folks gather on the Congress Avenue Bridge and surrounding areas to get a glimpse of the largest urban colony of Mexican free-tailed bats emerge nightly on their quest for food. Address: 100 S Congress Ave, Austin, Texas 78701 Opening hours: Sunset, Daily from April through September Direction: Congress...
Free: Thursdays 10am – 5pm The Blanton Museum of Art at The University of Texas at Austin is one of the foremost university art museums in the country, and has the largest and most comprehensive collection of art in Central Texas. The Blanton’s permanent collection of more than 17,000 works is recognized for its European...
Free: All time The Harry Ransom Center is among the nation’s finest research libraries and a place of unlimited discovery. The collections assembled here document the work of some of the finest writers and artists and provide unprecedented access to the creative process while also helping to understand the historical moment out of which this work...
Free: All time Free Capitol tours are conducted daily beginning in the Capitol South Foyer and concluding in the Capitol Extension. This tour features the Capitol, Texas history, and the Texas legislature. Tours are generally 30-40 minutes in length and are available during the following times: Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 4:30pm; Saturday, 9:30am – 3:30pm; Sunday, Noon...
Free: All time RESERVATION REQUIRED. The South entrance of the Capitol building serves as the departure point for two free guided-walking tours of downtown that help history buffs explore Austin’s past. The 10-block Congress Avenue and nine-block Sixth Street (Pecan Street) National Register Districts interweave modern skyscrapers with 19th century buildings such as the Old Bakery...
Free: All time Established in 1869, El Progreso is the oldest surviving settlement in Galapagos. It’s located within a short bike ride (or about 40-minute walk) from Puerto Baquerizo Moreno town center. Today, about 500 people live in this sleepy small farming village. They originated from an Ecuadorian penal colony from back in the mid...
Free: All time Puerto Chino is a small quiet beach on the east side of the San Cristobal island in Galapagos. It’s connected to Puerto Baquerizo Moreno by the only road crossing the island. It’s located roughly 10km to the east of El Junco. Puerto Chino are frequented by sea lions, sea turtles, sting rays...
Free: All time El Junco is a lake in the crater of a dormant volcano. It’s about 19 kilometers away from Puerto Baquerizo Moreno town center. Visiting El Junco is free, however, the commute there isn’t. There are hired bus or car that go there but the cheapo way is to bike it. Make sure...
