Explore the homestead of Austin's oldest residence at the French Legation State Historic Site, where you will discover how the Texas settlement and the growth of one of the capital city’s most vibrant neighborhoods came to be. Tour the museum, whose original structure was built to accommodate the diplomatic outpost for the French chargé d’affaires to the Republic of Texas, Alphonse Dubois, after France recognized the Republic of Texas as a sovereign nation.
Escape life for a bit and take your friends and family to Peter Pan Mini Golf, a little slice of heaven where you never have to grow up. Enjoy your time as you putt-putt your way through two 18-hole courses, where you will meet Peter Pan, Captain Hook, T-Rex, and even a shoe, chucks style. Over the years, the park has gained a reputation as a place for families and people of all ages to spend a great day or evening, Austin style.
Enjoy the unique experience at Ghost Pepper Glass, a space for artists and craftspeople to dream big and work together to create handmade crafts made of molten glass. They offer classes for absolute beginners, equipment rental for experienced professionals, and retail space for gift-givers.
Take a drive across the scenic Pennybacker Bridge, also known as the Loop 360 Boat Ramp, where the weathering steel bridge is said to blend perfectly with the natural environment of Austin and has won several architectural and engineering awards. This three-acre park is for launching and picking up watercraft, as well as access to fishing along the shoreline that is covered by a few bald cypresses and sycamore trees to offer shade.