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Neill-Cochran House Museum
Zilker Botanical Garden
John Bremond House
Austin Masonic and Oddfellows Hall 1867
Austin Methodist Church
Gridley Store
Zilker Nature Preserve
Wall of Welcome
Pease Mansion
Wahrenberger House
Sneed House
Austin Elementary School
Reviews
Absolutely love this place. Great for the amateur mycologist.
went there today and look like they were tearing down..or remodoling ..it only had half of building ..
Somewhat fun outdoor activity with educational opportunities, and I love any place that supports a local ecosystem, but the trails are not very long and done plants are missing ID placards
Went on a cold Sunday. There was no wait and not many people in the park. Spent 2 to 3 hours there. The highlight was the Japanese and the prehistoric garden. Would definitely come back on a warm and sunny day. The garden has a lot of places to sit and relax.
Great relaxing space to explore in Austin! The gardens were all amazing, but the prehistoric was my favorite. There are plenty of places to sit & soak in the views of the city views as well. I got lucky with the weather (mid October), but there was a lot of shade & felt comfortable. I will definitely be back for another visit!
We had a very good experience at this dog friendly botanical garden, the weather was great and the gardens were lovely. Very reasonably priced entry fee and there was not much of a crowd which made for a peaceful morning. Would definitely return!
Nice place to visit while in Austin, Tx. I encourage you to buy a succulents plants. They are easy to take care and not much water. To put on. Koi fishes and lilies, bonsai. Restrooms in facilities. Please don’t forget hats, sunscreen and water. Go visit!
Absolutely beautiful grounds! There’s a small entrance fee but worth it-Austin residents get a discount. The grounds are well-maintained and feature a prehistoric garden, waterfall, statues of dinosaur and other animals, herb garden, Japanese garden and so much more.
It was not what I expected of a botanical garden. The Japanese garden inside was nice but the rest lacks variety. The cactus and succulents garden has almost no succulents at all. A few big cacti and that's it. Don't get me wrong, it is a nice place to walk around but if you really like seeing exotic plants don't expect much of it.
Very well-kept and active botanical garden. I’ve come a few times and always have a nice, relaxing hike. At a steady pace, it takes about 1.5 hours to traverse the whole garden.
Their garden sections are themed and range from a Japanese garden to a cactus, desert and prehistoric times. All very well laid out and with beautiful landscapes as well as places to rest for a bit.
I’ve yet to check any of the classes or activities but they seem very interesting.
Their garden sections are themed and range from a Japanese garden to a cactus, desert and prehistoric times. All very well laid out and with beautiful landscapes as well as places to rest for a bit.
I’ve yet to check any of the classes or activities but they seem very interesting.
Great old home with tons of history!
There are several photos on Google already. I am adding the wicker loveseat from 1880 during the time of the Neills. This is part of an original 5 piece set of which 3 remain. Tge arm chairs were already uploaded by someone else. This is the only existing slave dwelling in Austin. There are a few other exterior photos at different angles. Due to this not being an agricultural producing plantation the dwelling matches the exterior of the main house. However, it had a dirt floor and little is known about the residents. Approximately 10 ten enslaved persons lived in the two floors.
Being remodeled
Unveiling Austin's Hidden History!
Prior to my involvement as a volunteer at the Neil-Cochran House Museum, I had no knowledge of the existence of surviving "slave quarters" in Austin. However, visiting the museum enlightened me about the realities of life in Austin during the 1800s. Contrary to popular assumptions of peace and idyllic surroundings, the museum offers a wealth of information on the tumultuous nature of that era. Visit the museum, you'll thank me later!
Prior to my involvement as a volunteer at the Neil-Cochran House Museum, I had no knowledge of the existence of surviving "slave quarters" in Austin. However, visiting the museum enlightened me about the realities of life in Austin during the 1800s. Contrary to popular assumptions of peace and idyllic surroundings, the museum offers a wealth of information on the tumultuous nature of that era. Visit the museum, you'll thank me later!
A very cool place to visit. I went there for a wedding, walking around the museum was like experiencing life in that beautiful house. Highly recommended!
The historic homes on this block are fantasticly preserved and repurposed. The old trees are massive and over reach the side walk. Beautiful area.
The house really deserves 3 stars in its current condition. I grew up off East Wm. Cannon and we would ride our bikes all over the place. I was 10 in 1985 and we had many “Stand By Me” moments there. I’ve read other posts about the cemetery, that’s in a different spot closer to 35 and further North. Back in the mid 80’s the house still had most of its doors and the attic loft was intact. We would tell our parents we were sleeping at each others houses and spend the night there. Enough creaks and groans of the floors and doors to convince and 10 year old the place was haunted. There was a carriage house on the site that had a couple cars from the 20’s in it. High school kids used to come around and have parties, but never hassled us for being in the same space. It was the 80’s in Austin. I was sad when I learned someone set it on fire years later, but that’s the world we live in now! Anytime I’m in the area, I drive by to check it out. It reminds me of a time where kids could be innocent and and there wasn’t so much hate. We didn’t see color and nobody in that area had green.
Not about the museum but Beerthoven at the museum is nice. The live Christmas music is fresh and jazzy. Thank you to Daniel, the coordinator, and the Tinsel Singers!
What an self pace experience to step back into history. One of oldest residences along side slave quarters attached is something heartbreaking but rich with culture. In person face to face experience of history is always one for my books.
Beautiful old Austin. Gate post says, “WOODLAWN 1853.”
The Sneed House was a beautiful historical landmark in Austin for a long time, until the large homeless camp was set up inside and out of it. It's a shame, hopefully one day we can visit and enjoy it's beauty once agian.
Tells an interesting story of the neighborhood
Open daily from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. is a nature preserve gifted to the city in the early 20th century. It became the city's first nature preserve and it's a good one. With parking nearby, it's just north of Zilker Park. The trails are rocky and a little steep for super little kids, but otherwise it's family-friendly. Cactus line the sides of some trails and one path leads to a lookout with stunning city views!
In the mid 1980"s, I was 4-wheeling and found this place. At that time there were no streets or buildings. This place was in the wilderness. The house was overgrown by nature. By accident, I drove up to it. There was more of the house intact and there was a family cemetery in the yard. I cannot tell if it is still there by google maps. I hope it has not been vandalized. I was concerned a few years back that I would see an apartment building in the spot. The movie poltergeist came to mind. Happy to see that that is not the case.
This was a cool surprise
I've driven past this plot of land dozens of times but the brush and trees were always overgrown along the fence line so I'd assumed it was just an empty patch of nothing
The other day I could see the building from the street so I had to check it out
This would be awesome to have open for photography shoots against the aged and crumbling walls
I've driven past this plot of land dozens of times but the brush and trees were always overgrown along the fence line so I'd assumed it was just an empty patch of nothing
The other day I could see the building from the street so I had to check it out
This would be awesome to have open for photography shoots against the aged and crumbling walls
This little town is awesome.
The Bremond House and whole Bremond block was a cool spot. There are a handful of interpretive signs and some really neat old buildings to look at here.
Great place to setup movie screen for the party . And the owners are very cool ppl. . It's a pleasure to be able to help out there.
Amazing piece of art detailing the histories of the Crestview and Brentwood neighborhood
Lovely little museum in the heart of the city. The museum is located one of the oldest buildings in Austin Texas. The building itself is incredibly beautiful and historic and the art within is such a nice treat. Many local artists are highlighted here.
Was cool
An interesting piece of Austin history dating back to th 1800s. It is good to see these older buildings preserved.
This hiking trail is a hidden gem! It's not very long, but (for me) it was quite a workout given how "rugged and steep" it was (the trail heads warn you about it). Lots of rocks and stairs to climb; lots of streams to cross (I was there when it was all dry), the trail never gets old because there's always something new. There are maps in place of trail markers which show you exactly where you are on the trail. There are also signs posted at every fork, pointing out the points of interest like the Mirror Pond or the Spanish Moss Forest. It's quite a bit of a hike to the Lookout Point. All you get to see is the skyline, but its a cool spot for pictures. This trail comes highly recommended from me!
We visited in Christmas Day's afternoon. This place, located just 5 minutes away from Austin downtown, is truly a peaceful place with dry creek, fern cliff and variety of habitats. The trails were perfect for kids and easily followed by posts and maps. I would highly recommend this magical place for fossil picking, birding, foliage peeping or just simply get-away from urban living.
The Bremond Block Historic District is a collection of eleven historic homes in downtown Austin, Texas, United States, constructed from the 1850s to 1910. The John and Pierre Bremond houses are currently owned by the Texas Classroom Teachers Association, and the John Bremond house serves as the headquarters for the association.
this place is a snapshot of texas history. how this beautiful landmark doesn’t have 5 stars is beyond me!!!!
this place is a snapshot of texas history. how this beautiful landmark doesn’t have 5 stars is beyond me!!!!
Quaint
if historic landmarks are you cup of tea feel free to stop by
It's big. It's green. It's America
Had a magical experience here, no lie.
I decided to take a little trip to Sneed house with my family and we all piled into my fancy German car for the hour long trip. When we arrived we gazed in wonder at the old dilapidated (formally pristine) building. My youngest son asked what it was used for and I told him that it had formally been a SEED and FEED shop back in the old days before things like Gucci loafers. Then our oldest asked my wife what a feed and seed shop sold. She laughed and joking told him “park avenue manicures!” I love my wife :)
I only give it four stars because as we were leaving a rebellious inner cities youth on the premises yelled at us shouting “ayo can a chuck get sum f*ck and suck round here? Straight up!” It was a bit of a terrifying scene but it wasn’t near enough to detract too much from the magnificence of Sneed house.
I decided to take a little trip to Sneed house with my family and we all piled into my fancy German car for the hour long trip. When we arrived we gazed in wonder at the old dilapidated (formally pristine) building. My youngest son asked what it was used for and I told him that it had formally been a SEED and FEED shop back in the old days before things like Gucci loafers. Then our oldest asked my wife what a feed and seed shop sold. She laughed and joking told him “park avenue manicures!” I love my wife :)
I only give it four stars because as we were leaving a rebellious inner cities youth on the premises yelled at us shouting “ayo can a chuck get sum f*ck and suck round here? Straight up!” It was a bit of a terrifying scene but it wasn’t near enough to detract too much from the magnificence of Sneed house.
Really nice getaway. Very calming to walk around. Super pretty area. Cost was $8 for non residents and $3 for res. Little gift shop w nice bathrooms. Excellent area for picture taking.
Fun beginning part for children that's very educational and relaxed, further nature walk is great for slightly older children and adults, plenty of paths to take and very scenic views. Wonderful preserve
The building was closed when we were visiting Austin. A visit would certainly be worth the time.
Wow! This house is stunning and sits on a block with some other old manors. They seem to be privately owned and not as well kept as they could be. But so gorgeous!
It was wonderful to walk through trials of the Zilkar park towards the Barton Springs. We spotted many turtles too. People can jog , walk, take dogs for walk and cycle too. We found kayak places too there. But kayaking is expensive here and also the lake is very narrow for the experience. I prefer kayaking near live love paddle at lady bird lake. There is lot of space and water is nice and shallow. But you have watch out for duck boat there.
This is a private business and not open to the public. The receptionist was somewhat rude in her reaction to our presence. Walk by to look but that's about it.
One of the greatest historical landmarks in the city of Austin a must do if you visit here
I lived close by here many years ago. I remember when the whole building stood. It is a shame that we have let it deteriorate so bad.
Austin is so charming!
Working with teachers to provide a better workplace.
Free parking in the back, can’t believe it coz’ usually parking on downtown is an issue. There was a super knowable girl in charge the museum that answer all my questions. Museum was clean and open on Sundays. The history of the house is very interesting and well preserved, they even illustrate the kind of food they used to have.
Oooph I did not like it. Yuck.
An interesting local landmark created as an artistic history project. Definitely of the keep Austin weird generation, which is good because the surrounding neighborhood is now of the keep Austin gentrified character.
Never heard of this place altho I am a born and bred Austinite. It was really cool looking at this place and thinking about the history. Would love to see it better taken care of.
Great free place to take the kids. Beautiful habitats, a small but nice animal rescue. There is a bobcat, gray fox, many different birds, and more. Also, an indoor area with everything from snakes to centipedes to tarantulas and turtles. Very educational and interesting to curious minds. Another indoor area has skeletons of various Texas native creatures, collections of bugs, beetles, butterflies and moths, as well as educational stations. Also there are geological samples and probably some things we didn't see. There are beautiful walking trails, with water teeming with animal life, and a trail packed with aviary habitat. This place is a real gem, and a must see especially for the kids.
The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in the year 2000 as listing #00000821. At that time, the building was Lander County High School.
The National Register nomination read in part:
Lander County High School was designed by the Reno architectural firm, George A. Ferris and Son, in the Italian Renaissance style.
The building is reminiscent of Palazzo Pitti in Florence designed by Filippo Brunelleschi in 1440 in the di fondo style, with a heavy-looking basement level exposed to view. Both buildings rise out of a hill in an isolated and elevated position and are designed to be seen from a distance.
The National Register nomination read in part:
Lander County High School was designed by the Reno architectural firm, George A. Ferris and Son, in the Italian Renaissance style.
The building is reminiscent of Palazzo Pitti in Florence designed by Filippo Brunelleschi in 1440 in the di fondo style, with a heavy-looking basement level exposed to view. Both buildings rise out of a hill in an isolated and elevated position and are designed to be seen from a distance.
Built in 1863, the Gridley Store is Nevada Historical Landmark 119 and is included in the National Register of Historic Places as listing #03000752 .
The Austin Methodist Church, with its Italianate bell tower, is one of Nevada's oldest surviving Methodist churches.
Methodism was practiced in Nevada as early as 1855 when the future state was still part of the Utah Territory. The first Methodist church building was erected in Virginia City in 1861 and was replaced three times by 1876.
Emma Wixom attended Sunday school here. Later, as the famous opera singer, Emma Nevada, she brought her troupe to Austin and gave a benefit concert in the church.
The Austin Methodist Church was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2003.
Methodism was practiced in Nevada as early as 1855 when the future state was still part of the Utah Territory. The first Methodist church building was erected in Virginia City in 1861 and was replaced three times by 1876.
Emma Wixom attended Sunday school here. Later, as the famous opera singer, Emma Nevada, she brought her troupe to Austin and gave a benefit concert in the church.
The Austin Methodist Church was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2003.
Sad that Austin allows it to be defaced. Might as well tear it down and build a park or some apartments . No need to claim it’s important yet allow it to be trashed. Shame ....
The building was not open on the day we came through but we were happy to add it to Google Maps as it is listed as a National site.
You must visit this wonderful artistic tribute to an Austin neighborhood.
Not much to see, just an old building. I can't tell if you can ever see what is inside or not. You basically drive right past it because it looks like the rest of the old buildings in town.
Pease Mansion is a beautiful home owned by beautiful people.
Stunning building, amazing history and an architectures dream house! This entire block is full of stunning historic houses that are amazing to walk around and enjoy the grandness of the past.