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Driskill Hotel
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HISTORIC HOTEL
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( 800-252-9367, 512-474-5911;
www.driskillhotel.com
; 604 Brazos St; r $199-299, ste $300-900; )
Every city should have a beautiful old historic hotel made out of native stone, preferably
built in the late 1800s by a wealthy cattle baron. No generic hotel decor here; this place is
pure Texas, from the leather couches to the mounted longhorn head on the wall. (Not to
worry: the elegant rooms are taxidermy-free.)
A bit of trivia? LBJ and Lady Bird had their first date here. Valet parking is a lofty $28
per night.
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South Austin
South Austin has lots of interesting options, and the ones clustered around Congress Ave
still keep you plenty close to downtown.
Pecan Grove RV Park
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CAMPGROUND
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( 512-472-1067; 1518 Barton Springs Rd; RV sites with full hookups per day $35-40, per week $220-250; )
The name says it all. Located in a shady grove of pecan trees, this pleasant RV park is ex-
ceedingly well located. It's smack dab in the middle of town and just steps away from the
ever-popular Shady Grove Restaurant. Your RV never had it so good.
HI - Austin
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HOSTEL
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(Austin Hostel; ; 800-725-2331, 512-444-2294;
www.hiusa.org/austin
; 2200 S Lakeshore Blvd; dm members/non-
members $22/25; )
Just 2.5 miles from downtown, this 47-bed hostel is located on a
shady street right on the shore of Lady Bird Lake. Two-story views of the water from the
sunny great room - complete with fish tank, guitar and comfy couches - might make even
nonhostelers consider a stay.
The facilities are clean, tidy and cheerful. And with 24-hour access you can enjoy it at
your leisure - although they do ask that all jam sessions end by 11pm.
Hotel San José
BOUTIQUE HOTEL
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