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Animatronic LBJ

October 11, 2011 in Slideshow, Texas History, Things to Do

Animatronic LBJ

Animatronic LBJ

No trip to Austin is complete without a visit to Animatronic LBJ at the LBJ Library and Museum!

Name another Presidential Library with an animatronic likeness of their featured president telling humorous stories.   And seriously, the LBJ Library and Museum has a great exhibit chronicling the life and politics of the legendary Texas president.  Plus, it’s free!   I would suggest bringing a hanky…I was moved to tears on my first visit.

 

 

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O. Henry, Wherefore art thou?

October 11, 2011 in Museum, Slideshow, Texas History, Things to Do

“The true adventurer goes forth aimless and uncalculating to meet and greet unknown fate.”

A quick walk from the hotel is the O. Henry House and Museum. It’s open Wednesday through Sunday, noon to 5:00pm .. and it’s free. In another note, it’s said that O. Henry Hall, now owned by the University of Texas, previously served as the federal courthouse in which O. Henry was convicted of embezzlement.

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