Many options for lodging are available in Austin. We recommend you try making reservations at the following two hotels as they are closest to the Wildflower Center.
Holiday Inn Express Hotel and Suites
Austin-Sunset Valley
4892 Highway 290 West
Austin, Texas 78735
512.891.9500
Rates: $129 - $139
Be sure to ask about the state or government rate when you register
La Quinta Inn and Suites Southwest Mopac, Austin
4424 Southwest Mopac Expressway
Austin, Texas 78735
512.899.3000
Rates: $99-$129 Be sure to ask about the state or government rate when you register
For more accommodation options in and around Austin, go to the Austin Convention and Visitors Bureau Chamber of Commerce website: http://www.austintexas.org/ or call 512.474.5171.
Morning munchies will be provided for participants on Thursday and Friday. Lunches and dinner will be on your own.
There are a number of fine restaurants located in Austin. For a complete listing check out the Austin Convention and Visitors Bureau website at http://www.austintexas.org/ or The Austin Restaurant Guide at http://www.austinlinks.com/austin_food/austin_places_to_eat.html.
These are a few of our favorites.
Baby Acapulco Restaurant y Cantina
1628 Barton Springs Rd.
Phone: 512.474.8774
Matt's El Rancho Mexican Restaurant
2613 South Lamar Boulevard
Phone: 512.462.9333
Brick Oven
Brodie & Slaughter
Phone: 512.292.3939
Catfish Parlour
4705 E. Ben White (one mile East of IH35)
Phone: 512.443.1698
Evangeline Café
8106 Brodie Lane
Austin, TX 78745
Phone: 512.282.2586
Salt Lick Barbecue Restaurant
18001 FM 1826
Driftwood, Texas 78619
Phone: 512.858.4959