:: Austin Programs

The Heart of Texas: Austin, San Antonio and LBJ Country

#10459: Single Course/6 Nights - Dbl $966+ Sgl $323

Spring 2010: February 15-21, 2010; April 5-11, 2010

Register at the Elderhostel web site

Challenge the myth of the stereotypical Texan as you explore the powerful history and politics of the Lone Star State. In Austin, get the “low-down” on politics and shenanigans at the state capitol; hear The Story of Texas at the Texas State History Museum. At the LBJ Library and Museum, survey 20th-century history and the life of our 36th president; review the Great Society and Vietnam. Skyscrapers yield to rolling hills for a day at the LBJ Ranch, still a working ranch, and Fredericksburg. In festive, multicultural San Antonio, an overview of the city precedes exploration of America’s oldest Spanish mission complex, the Alamo and River Walk. Expert historians and guided walks through the King William Historic District and La Villita bring alive San Antonio’s old legacies and multi-ethnic traditions. Through stories of Texas’ frontier settlers learn the origins of Texas music; hear Texas Tall Tales and storytelling at its best. A traditional Mexican feast tops off your adventure.

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