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Experience the wonder of downtown Austin on foot with Walking Tours of Austin, where the guides are expert storytellers who are personable, approachable, and, well, just plain fun. Step back in time and join the exceptional Murder Walk, where true crime uncovers exact crime locations, details, and the fascinating theories surrounding the year that changed Austin forever. Are you drawn to macabre? Choose the hauntingly good Ghost Walk Tour and enjoy tales of murder, mystery, unrequited love, and ghosts. Ready for your Morning Walk Tour? Picture a mid-morning stroll through streets, alleyways, and iconic historical landmarks as you sip on a good cup of coffee,  as your guide gives the inside scoop on the best places to eat, drink, listen to live music, and explore the city.

Explore the "jewel in the heart of Austin," also known as the Zilker Botanical Garden. The garden was established in 1995 and sprawls through 31 acres of downtown Austin, offering a sweet escape from city streets and greeting more than 400,000 visitors annually. Themes among the gardens are as varied as nature itself. There's a Japanese garden and koi pond, a rose garden, an herb garden, a butterfly trail and garden, and a cactus garden among the selections to tour. Another unique feature is the Hartman Prehistoric Garden, which recreates the habitat of local dinosaurs. Visitors can tour the gardens for free and take home a Texas succulent or majestic orchid among the many offerings.

Explore the elegant side of Austin at the Neill-Cochran House, considered one of the city's three most important historic residences, where you'll discover several rooms decorated with 1780-1925 furniture. Tour the historic home and hear several stories about the many occupants over the years, including the Texas School for the Blind and its occupation by federal troops during Reconstruction. The home is open for daily tours and is a living history lesson on how Austin went from a sleepy outpost to the state capital to the home of one of the largest universities in the country.