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themselves, the museum's gift shop is carefully curated, making it a great resource for unique gifts. 200 E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., 512-471- 5482; blantonmuseum.org BULLOCK TEXAS STATE HISTORY MUSEUM Learn the story of Texas while also enjoying smart, diverse exhibits that make you think. Look for special concerts and monthly films about the state. The Bullock's IMAX Theatre is the first and only Laser IMAX theater in Texas. 1800 Congress Ave., 512-936-8746; thestoryoftexas.com THE CONTEMPORARY AUSTIN Contemporary Austin's newly June's All Day brings an international flair to South Congress Avenue with a globally inspired menu of offerings including Matzo Ball Caldo ( left) for lunch and dinner and mouthwatering breakfast pastries. renovated downtown location at the Jones Center features some of the most exciting artists from around the globe as well as a canopied rooftop patio, perfect for parties. Meanwhile, its Laguna Gloria location at the century-old Driscoll Villa features the 14-acre Betty and Edward Marcus Sculpture Park. 700 Congress Ave., 512-453-5312; 3809 W. 35th St., 512-458-8191; thecontemporary austin.org THE FRANK ERWIN CENTER Music's biggest names come to the UT arena, which is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year. The Erwin Center is also home to the UT Longhorns basketball teams. VIP suites are available for each event. 1701 Red River St., 512-471-7744; uterwincenter.com HARRY RANSOM CENTER Housing the archives of some of the world's most celebrated writers and artists, from Gabriel Garcia Marquez to David Foster Wallace and the Magnum Collection, this internationally known humanities research center and museum puts together compelling exhibits. It's also home to one of the five complete copies of the Gutenberg Bible in the US. 300 W. 21st St., 512-471-8944; hrc.utexas.edu THE LONG CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS The Austin Symphony, Ballet Austin, and the Austin Opera all call this beautiful facility home, as so do local resident companies like Austin Shakespeare and the Grammy- winning Conspirare. Its "Terrace Ring" outside overlooking the shores of Lady Bird Lake offers some of the most beautiful views of the city. 701 W. Riverside Dr., 512-474-5664; thelongcenter.org LYNDON BAINES JOHNSON LIBRARY AND MUSEUM Explore the Texas-born president's life and legacy, as well as the impact of the 1960s, at this state-of-the-art presidential museum. INSIDER TIP: When you are in the Oval Office, know that on the other side sits the real offices LBJ used, preserved and intact and used for very special 78 AUSTINWAY.COM The SOURCE: SCENE