Eddins House of Diesel

The breathtaking beauty and unusual construction of the Texas Capitol are the stuff of legends in the Lone Star State. View artifacts of Texas history, including the original flag from the Battle of San Jacinto, historical paintings, and some of the original Senator desks from 1888. Take a guided tour through the Capitol Building, which has 400 rooms and more than 900 windows. Then check out the Capitol Grounds, which spans 22 acres featuring historical buildings, 17 monuments, and beautifully landscaped lawns.

The Elisabet Ney Museum is the historic home and studio of Elisabet Ney, a wildly iconoclastic German sculptor who moved to Austin in 1882. The museum enthusiastically celebrates her art, history, and legacy through exhibitions and events for the whole family. Her commissions include notable European luminaries and those who shaped early Texas history, including well-known Texans Stephen Austin and Sam Houston, whose portraits both stand in the national and state capitals today.

Have you always wanted to ride a horse but never had the opportunity to try it? Then join Bear Creek Stables and let them introduce you to the world of horseback riding. They have taught folks how to ride horses for over 30 years and work with all kinds of riders, from complete novices to riders training for competitions. Saddle up and choose from horseback lessons, hay rides, guided rides, parties, horse camps, BBQs, local showings, and even filming.