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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.

Austin Ghost Tours has been researching and investigating Austin’s haunted history for over 25 years. Their stories are original, backed by research, and are often based on personal experience and first-hand accounts. At Austin Haunted Walking Tour, you'll learn the history behind the ghosts residing in downtown Austin’s most haunted locations, including The Driskill Hotel. At Pioneer Farms Investigation, you'll discover a nighttime haunted history walk into the many haunted buildings built in the 1800s. At San Marcos Ghost Tour, you'll discover the fascinating history and hauntings on the Square in downtown San Marcos.

It's known as the people's mansion, so take a tour of your home-away-from-home at The Governor's Mansion, which is fully furnished with exquisite antiques and artwork. The historic home was built in 1856 and is the oldest continuously occupied executive residence west of the Mississippi. The building is designated a National Historic Landmark.