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2023 ANNUAL COMMUNITY GUIDE

BLANTON MUSEUM OF ART Founded in 1963, The Blanton O the beaten path Museum of Art at The University of Texas has the largest comprehensive art collection in Central Texas. Over 21,000 works are part of the Blanton’s permanent collection. The museum grounds are under redesign by Design rm Snøhetta. The redesign will be part of new programming the museum will launch under the new Director of Public Programs Kenyon Adams. Work is expected to be complete in the spring. While under renovations, the museum is still open to the public. 200 E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Austin 512-471-5482 www.blantonmuseum.org CAP CITY COMEDY CLUB Cap City Comedy Club reopened its doors in The Domain on July 7 and has been providing comedy shows, classes and other events to Austin since. While at a comedy show, guests can order food and drinks, which change seasonally. Tickets to specic shows and events are available online. 11506 Century Oaks Terrace, Bldg. B, Unit 100, Austin 512-467-2333 www.capcitycomedy.com HILL COUNTRY GALLERIA The Hill Country Galleria consists of retail, dining and entertainment. The Galleria hosts dierent events throughout the year, including live music and art shows, and it most recently hosted a temporary ice skating rink for the holiday season. New additions to the 75 businesses in 2022 included El Dorado Gallery and luxury boutique The Emporium. In the future, the Galleria has goals to add more green space and enhance walkability. 12700 Hill Country Blvd., Bee Cave 512-263-0001 www.hillcountrygalleria.com

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17 San Antonio Botanical Garden Serving as a “living museum of native and imported plants,” the San Antonio Botanical Garden is 38 acres of botanical diversity, showcasing 35 endangered and rare species for more than 40 years. The gardens oer educational classes and activities, events, and gardening tips. 555 Funston Place, San Antonio 2105361400 www.sabot.org 18 San Antonio Missions National Historical Park There is more to exploring Texas’ Spanish colonial past than just the Alamo. The San Antonio Missions—the only United Nations Ed- ucational, Scientic and Cultural Organization World Heritage Site in Texas—are operated by the National Park Service and oer a variety of history, nature and culture to explore. Missions Conceptión, Espada, San José and San Juan provide unique glimpses into the architecture and culture of the 1600s-1700s. There are also active Catholic parishes at the missions to visit. Mission Conseptión 807 Mission Road, San Antonio 2105338955 Mission Espada 10040 Espada Road, San Antonio 2106272064 Mission San José 6701 San Jose Drive 2109220543 Mission San Juan 9101 Graf Road 2105343161 www.nps.gov/saan/index.htm

Braunfels and south to surrounding areas, with multiple entry and exit points. Camping along River Road just outside New Braunfels is

attractions. The family-friendly Schlitterbahn resort has lodging and dining options for visitors to stay between taking advantage of the waterslides, pools and river rides around the park. 305 W. Austin St., New Braunfels 8306252351 www.schlitterbahn.com/new-braunfels San Antonio 15 Morgan’s Wonderland Located on 25 acres, this theme park focuses on inclusion, featuring 25 ultra-accessible rides and attractions. The park denes ultra-accessible as the ability to remove physical and economic barriers for children and adults with special needs. Rides include a Ferris wheel with wheelchair access, themed playgrounds and more. Alongside the main park, the site oers Morgan’s Inspiration Island, which is an ultra-accessible splash park. Guests with special needs receive free admission to both parks. 5223 David Edwards Drive, San Antonio 2104955888 www.morganswonderland.com 16 Robert L.B. Tobin Land Bridge The Robert L.B. Tobin Land Bridge at Phil Hardberger Park connects both sides of the park with enough space for both wild animals and people to safely cross over Wurzbach Parkway in San Antonio. The land bridge provides continuity between each side of the park, which is lled with a variety of trails, dog parks, nativescape, a buttery garden, wildlife blinds, Salado Creek greenway and more. 8400 N.W. Military Hwy., San Antonio 2104927472 www.philhardbergerpark.org/land-bridge

available at multiple locations. www.guadaluperiver.com/visit 12 Landa Park

In the heart of New Braunfels and the start of the Comal Springs, Landa Park encompasses 51 acres and features trails, a miniature train and paddle boat excursions. Visitors can also take in the view of Landa Lake, play miniature golf and walk the Panther Canyon Trail while enjoying being outdoors at Landa Park. 110 Golf Course Road, New Braunfels 8302214350 www.nbtexas.org/3375/Landa-Park 13 Natural Bridge Caverns The Natural Bridge Caverns were discovered in the 1960s, and the area has become a popular destination for visitors to see cave formations 180 feet below the ground. Several tours are available to experience dierent sections of the lighted caverns. Above-ground attractions include a zip rail and ropes course, a maze, gem and fossil mining, and dining and shopping options. 26495 Natural Bridge Caverns Road,

San Antonio 2106516101 www.naturalbridgecaverns.com 14 Schlitterbahn

Bordering the Comal River in downtown New Braunfels, the Schlitterbahn New Braunfels Waterpark Resort is open in the summer months to help Texas visitors and residents beat the heat. The large waterpark has four sections that feature a swim-up bar, a lazy river, a children’s area and other

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