Eighth Wonder of the World

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AUSTIN, TEXAS
Be sure to always contact the hotel for complete
pet accommodation policy and up-to-date fees/rates.
Eighth Wonder
of the World
The Driskill beckons both you and
Fido to celebrate the finer things in life.
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NOWN AS THE Live Music Capital of the
World®, Austin, Texas, has received our
stamp as one of the most Fido-friendly cities.
Home to AUSTIN CITY LIMITS MUSIC FESTIVAL and
AUSTIN FILM FESTIVAL, Austinites enjoy the daily
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luxury of mouth-watering southern cuisine and
big entertainment, and when it comes to visitors,
they certainly know how to make any girl (and
THE DRISKILL
604 Brazos Street, Austin, TX 78701; $75 non-
Fido) feel right at home. Where’s the one place
refundable pet fee, two-pet limit per room, maximum
you and Fido can receive luxury fit for royalty?
weight of 35 pounds per pet; (800) 252-9367;
Ask any local and almost in perfect harmony,
driskillhotel.com.
they’ll say, “The Driskill!”
Upon arrival, the five-star caliber staff and
1886 C AFÉ & BAKERY
service goes without saying, and Fido will not
OR THE DRISKILL GRILL
believe his luck. The Driskill will enchant you
604 Brazos Street, Austin, TX 78701;
from the mighty, columned lobby to the smooth,
(800) 252-9367; driskillhotel.com.
marble floors to the stained-glass dome—but
The glory of the façade is just a mere peek
into the soul of The Driskill.
even more surprises wait for you in your room.
The classic elegance of contemporary and
G R O O V Y D O G B A K E R Y®
4477 South Lamar, Suite 580,
historic artwork united showed sky-touching ceilings; intricate woodwork and balconies; custom-
Westgate Shopping Center, Austin, TX 78745;
Driskill beds, linens and furniture; lavish robes and fine English imported amenities. You may think
(512) 891-7333; groovydogbakery.com.
it can’t get any better than this, until you see the custom-Driskill pet bed, designer dishes, bottled
spring water, gourmet pet treats, pet toy, business bags and a map of Austin’s pet-friendly areas.
Maybe you’ll think of staying just one more day…
THE DOG & DUCK PUB
406 West 17th Street, Austin, TX 78701;
While debating the aforementioned, be sure to grab Fido for some fun in the sun at Bull Creek
(512) 479-0598; dogandduckpub.com.
District Park. With three-acres of freedom, Fido is sure to splash the day away. Once you’ve
worked up an appetite, check out The Dog and Duck Pub. With more than 60 beers, scrumptious
A U S T I N C I T Y L I M I T S M U S I C F E S T I VA L
burgers and Fido by your side, who doesn’t enjoy an English pub? Be sure to check out their long
2100 Barton Springs Road, Austin, TX 78704;
list of grub awards.
(888) 512-7469; aclfestival.com.
in-room massages. Massages not your thing? Rest your weary bones in one of two private steam
rooms, or grab dessert at the four-diamond Driskill Grill while sipping on award-winning wine
(Wine Spectator Magazine’s Best of Award of
TIPBIT The Driskill has implemented more than
bluesy sounds of Austin’s Anthony Farrel of
decrease energy and water usage, reduce waste,
The Greyhounds.
Whatever activities you decide to partake in
local and organic farmers when possible.
when visiting this hound city, in the words of an
driskillhotel.com.
Austinite, “Get down and cool the seat of your
saddle.” Where better to, than the Driskill?
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4795; austinfilmfestival.com.
Excellence) all the while melting into the live,
100 environmental initiatives since 2008 to help
increase recycling and composting and support
A U S T I N F I L M F E S T I VA L
1801 Salina Street, Austin, TX 78702; (512) 478-
B U L L C R E E K D I S T R I C T PA R K
6701 Lakewood Dr, Austin, TX 78731;
www.ffdo.gs/mD9Xb8.
AUDITORIUM SHORES
950 West Riverside Drive, Austin, TX 78704.
PHOTOGR APHY COURTESY THE DRISKILL
After a busy day, take advantage of Swedish, sports, deep-tissue, prenatal, aromatherapy or