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ABIA: Arrival/Departure Screens
There are two screens in Baggage Claim, opposite carousels 2 & 4.
There are 14 screens on the Concourse level:
Two opposite each of the East and West airline ticket-counter wings and one at each of the two central security checkpoints (for a total of six in the nonsecure area).
The remaining eight screens are in the secure area, near gates 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 14 (adjacent security checkpoint 3), 17, and 23.
3600 Presidential, Concourse & Baggage Claim, 530-ABIA (2242)
ABIA: Austin Chronicle Pick-Up Locations
Then there's the question of where to pick up our actual paper at ABIA:
The Visitors' Information Center, the Austin Chronicle store, and the Waterloo Records/Austin City Limits store.
ABIA: Austin Past & Present Kiosk
Travel through time along the Austin history corridor at this informative, interactive kiosk near the west escalator in Baggage Claim. A project of the city of Austin, Austin Public Library, and ABIA.
3600 Presidential, Baggage Claim, 530-ABIA (2242)
www.ci.austin.tx.us
ABIA: Barbara Jordan Statue
"What the people want is very simple – they want an America as good as its promise." The powerful portrait in bronze – of the first black woman elected to the Texas Senate and the first black woman from a Southern state to serve in the U.S. House of Representatives – shows a woman thoughtful repose, perhaps pondering the very ideals stated above. Barbara Jordan is a Texas original. Our ABIA terminal is proudly named for her, and this is a lifelike tribute to an inspiring life.
3600 Presidential, Baggage Claim, 530-ABIA (2242)
ABIA: Courtesy Reservation Center
Just like Commissioner Gordon and Batman, you too can have your very own designated hotline to … local Austin hotels! The backlit bank of lodging info, adjacent to ABIA's main Information Center, features direct-line handsets and touch-screen monitors to help you decide which Austin accommodation at which to hang your hat. Or Bat ears.
3600 Presidential, Baggage Claim, 530-ABIA (2242)
ABIA: Dog Walking Garden
Did you know that our airport has a lovely quarter-acre doggie walk just outside the baggage claim, complete with paved figure-eight sidewalk, landscaping, and "doggie bags"? We did not. But apparently, many a doggie do.
3600 Presidential, Baggage Claim, East, outside the east end of the building, 530-ABIA (2242)
www.ci.austin.tx.us
ABIA: Elevators
The elevators on the secure side of the Concourse are located near gates 1, 7, and 13. On the nonsecure side, there are two elevators. One is at Baggage Claim near carousel 2 and goes to the Concourse near Harlon's. And the other is at Baggage Claim near carousels 4 & 5 and goes to the Concourse near Fara Cafe.
3600 Presidential, all levels, 530-ABIA (2242)
ABIA: Escalators
This logic may be obvious to regular ABIA travelers, but here's the deal:

UP: There are two escalators in Baggage Claim that run parallel to the large front panels of glass in the front of the terminal – one in front of each of the east and west car rental wings, each emerging into the respective Concourse ticketing areas. They only go up.

DOWN: There are two escalators at the ends of the secure gate areas, on the Concourse, flowing south to north, emerging in Baggage Claim. These only go down. (Folks in the nonsecure Concourse areas may access these as well.)
3600 Presidential, Up: Baggage Claim, East and West; Down: Concourse, at the exit of Secure Checkpoints 1 & 2, 530-ABIA (2242)
ABIA: First Aid
We hope you never need it, but please know that first aid is available to you and yours in Baggage Claim, in the west end, in the Department of Aviation office, along with the police and lost & found.
3600 Presidential, Baggage Claim, West, past the car-rental counters, 530-ABIA (2242)
ABIA: Historic Bergstrom
From the beginnings of manned flight up through the cold-war- and Gulf War-eras, the area that is now Austin's international airport has had its eyes on the skies for generations. Explore historic photos from Bergstrom's time as a U.S. Air Force base.
3600 Presidential, Concourse, West, in the nonsecure area before Secure Checkpoint 3, 530-ABIA (2242)
www.ci.austin.tx.us
ABIA: Homeland Security/Customs & Border Protection
A freaky, bug-eyed portrait of Homeland Security jefe Michael Chertoff acts as veritable welcome mat to folks entering our United States from nether climes. Welcome to America! (And whatever you're carrying, this is your last chance to claim it or disavow it.) Ever vigilant, their office hours are Monday through Friday, 8am-5pm.
3600 Presidential, Baggage Claim, East, beyond the car rental counters, 530-ABIA (2242); afterhours, 530-3056, 636-4480; emergency, 800/973-2867
www.cbp.gov
ABIA: ID & Visitors' Passes
Located in the Department of Aviation office, along with Police/Lost & Found/First Aid, this is the place where vendors, folks doing general airport business, parents of unaccompanied minors, and other nonticketed-types go to get authorized credentials to enter the secure side of ABIA.
3600 Presidential, Baggage Claim, West, beyond the car rental counters, 530-ABIA (2242)
ABIA: Lost & Found
Located in the Department of Aviation office along with the Police and First Aid. Lost it? Look for it here. Found it? Do the right thing and turn it in. There's even an after-hours drop box.
3600 Presidential, Baggage Claim, West, past the car rental counters, 530-ABIA (2242)
ABIA: Pay Phones
Airports remain one of the last bastions of reliably working pay phones, and ABIA has 30. In Baggage Claim, there are phones near Carousel 6, the Information Desk, and at Valet Return. On the Concourse nonsecure level, there are phones near Harlon's and phones across from each of the East and West rows of airline counters. And in the secure area, pay phone banks are easily accessible near Gates 3, 5, between Gates 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12, at Gates 14, 16, 18-20, and 22.
3600 Presidential, all levels, 530-6508
ABIA: Police
Shares a lobby with Lost & Found and First Aid. Open Monday through Friday, 8am-4pm. Accessible afterhours on the white courtesy phones located across the airport.
3600 Presidential, Baggage Claim, West, past the car rental counters, 530-ABIA (2242)
ABIA: Restrooms
Relief! In Baggage Claim, restrooms are located along the back walls, behind Carousels 1 & 5. On the nonsecure side of the Concourse they are between Harlon's and Fara Cafe. On the secure side of the Concourse there are facilities near Gates 2-5, 16, between Gates 19 & 21 and 18 & 20, as well as locations behind BookPeople, next to Amy's Ice Creams on the West side and behind the Austin Article and next to Wok & Roll on the East side. Many of the facilities feature artwork by Jill Bedgood, part of the "Mythology * Texas * Reality" series. Look for the etched glass cowboy hats in the mirrors and line yourself up to see how you fit with the Texas image.
3600 Presidential, all levels, 530-ABIA (2242)
ABIA: Security & Ground Transportation
Located at the far west counter in the line of car rental counters, next to the Department of Aviation and Police/Lost & Found/First Aid lobby.
3600 Presidential, Baggage Claim, West, past the car rental counters, 530-ABIA (2242)
ABIA: Security Check Points
Security Checkpoint 1 is located to the west of the East wing of airline ticket counters.
Security Checkpoint 2 is located to the east of the West wing of airline ticket counters.
Security Checkpoint 3 is located to the west of the West wing of airline ticket counters.
3600 Presidential, Concourse, East & West, 530-ABIA (2242)
ABIA: Stairs
In Baggage Claim the set of stairs near Carousel 2 ends upstairs at Harlon's. The set near Carousel 4 ends up upstairs near Fara Cafe. On the Concourse, East, the stairs across from Gate 7 go up to the Mezzanine level Department of Aviation offices. On the Concourse, West, the stairs across from Gate 13 go up to the Continental and American Airlines clubs.
3600 Presidential, all levels, 530-ABIA (2242)
ABIA: Terminal Maps
You. Are. Here.
There is a bank of backlit maps near each of Security Checkpoints 1 & 2.
3600 Presidential, Concourse, East & West, 530-ABIA (2242)
ABIA: Visitors' Information Center
Whilst awaiting that elusive, last, slow-to-hit-the-turnstile bag at the claim carousel, feel free to wander over and enjoy some of our world-class "Texas-Friendly" courtesy from the nice folks at the Information Center. It's staffed mostly by volunteers, like affable retirees Ray and Linda Lester: "We're available, and it's fun. It's people business, plus, we like to travel a lot!" They can help you find pretty much everything you need within ABIA or can direct you to any number of maps, resources, and periodicals (including yours truly, The Austin Chronicle) to guide you on your way as you venture out to explore our town.
3600 Presidential, Baggage Claim, 530-ABIA (2242)
www.ci.austin.tx.us
Berdoll Pecan Farm
Ask any Central Texan who knows their nuts, and you'll hear: You have reached pecan nirvana. This is the retail outlet for the famous mail-order pecan biz that has had gift-getters giddy at the sight of their postal clerk delivering their annual holiday packages. Berdoll's ships all forms of pecans, including cracked, in-shell, candy, pie, butter, you name it, plus an array of Texas and Western gifts. And yes, for you romantic Jane Austen fans, Linda Berdoll, the author behind the smash underground hit romance sequels, Mr. Darcy Takes a Wife and Darcy & Elizabeth while not directly related to the business, is a sister-in-law.
2626 Hwy. 71 W., Cedar Creek, 800/518-3870, 303-6157, 321-6157
www.berdoll.com
Capital of Texas Zoo
Go east on Highway 71, turn north (left) at Pope Bend Road, and follow the signs to enjoy a lazy stroll around this cute little nonprofit zoo, featuring lemurs, fossas, iguanas, even spot-nosed guenon.
376-A Jenkins Rd., Cedar Creek, 303-6675
www.capitaloftexaszoo.org
Garfield Public Library
The sign on the door says, "Opening Soon."
5121 Hwy. 71 E., Del Valle
McKinney Falls State Park
This placid park rests on land once owned by Austin-era (as in Stephen F. Austin-era) settler and race-horse breeder Thomas McKinney. Don't expect Niagara, but wonder as you wander in this lovely slice of subtle Texas grace, offering fishing, swimming, and camping in secluded screened-in cabins.
5808 McKinney Falls Pkwy., 243-1643
www.tpwd.state.tx.us
McKinney Roughs Nature Park
Located out on Highway 71 about 15 miles east of ABIA (and not to be confused with the nearby McKinney Falls State Park), the LCRA-run McKinney Roughs offers another Central Texas ecosystem for your examination and recreational pleasure. The park staff is big on education, so don't be afraid to ask questions before you hit the well-marked trail system, which winds through gorgeous acres of rolling piney woods along the Wilbarger Bend of the Colorado River.
1884 Hwy. 71 W., Cedar Creek, 303-5073, 800/776-5272 x8021
www.lcra.org
Richard Moya Park
Reserve a group shelter, a ball field, heck, even a concession stand at this popular gathering spot for families and pals in southeast Travis County.
from Highway 183, head east on Burleson Road, park is on the right, 854-9489
www.co.travis.tx.us

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