Best of Austin 1993
Outdoors & Recreation
1993 Readers Poll
1993 Critics Picks
Best Comeback
Swimming at McKinney Falls State Park

McKinney Roughs Nature Park
1884 Hwy. 71 W.
Cedar Creek
512/303-5073
www.lcra.org

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Best Creek
Shoal Creek / Shoal Creek Greenbelt

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Best Dip
City Pool nearest you

Dept. of Aquatics
901 W. Riverside
512/480-3030
www.ci.austin.tx.us/parks/

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Best Free Car Wash
Highway Department's Sprinklers on Mopac

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Best Grotto And More
Hamilton Pool Preserve

Bob Wentz Park at Windy Point
7144 Comanche Trail
512/854-7275
www.co.travis.tx.us/tnr/parks/bob_wentz.asp

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Best Hill Country Cult
Zendik Farm

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Best In-city Birdwatching Spot
Lincoln Village

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Best Out Of City Birdwatching Spot
Hamilton Pool & Hornsby Bend

Bob Wentz Park at Windy Point
7144 Comanche Trail
512/854-7275
www.co.travis.tx.us/tnr/parks/bob_wentz.asp

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Best Place For Heavy Petting
Good Day Ranch

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Best Place To Fly A Kite After Hours
Barton Creek Square

Barton Creek Square
2901 Capital of TX Hwy. S.
512/327-7040

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Best Place To Take A Photo Of The State Capitol
I-35 upper deck, Southbound

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Best Place To Walk With The Dead
Oakwood Cemetery

Oakwood Cemetery
1601 Navasota
512/478-7152

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Best Public Tennis Courts
South Austin Tennis Center

South Austin Tennis Center
1000 Cumberland
512/442-1466
www.rippnertennis.com

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Best Reason To Rent A Boat
Starnes Island on Lake Travis

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Best Recreational Value
City, County & LCRA Parks on Lake Travis & Lake Austin

Lower Colorado River Authority
3505 Montopolis, 512/473-3200
6550 Comanche Tr., 512/473-3333
www.lcra.org

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Best Short In-town Drive Sunday Afternoon
Around Pease Park

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Best Tourney
The octopus club volleyball tournament

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Best Tucked Away Park
Reed Park

Reed Park
Pecos & River Rd.

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Best Unmitigated Sweat
Richard Lord's Boxing Gym

Richard Lord's Boxing Gym
5400 N. Lamar
512/451-8424
www.lordsboxing.com

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Best Walk O' The Dog
Grelle Natural Resource Area

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Best Way To While Away A Weekend Afternoon
Hill Country Flyer

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