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Mount Bonnell is a prominent point alongside Lake Austin. It has long been a popular picnicking & tourist spot ever since the mid-1800s, where one can obtain an excellent view of the City of Austin, Lake Austin, & the surrounding hills of the Hill Country.
Mount Bonnell was named after the early Texas newspaper publisher George W. Bonnell, who moved to Texas in 1836, & was the publisher of the local paper The Texas Sentinel.
A rather popular story of Mount Bonnell tells of a young woman who leaped to her death in order to avoid capture from Native Americans that killed her fiancé. Supposedly, because of this act, Mount Bonnell was once referred to as Antoinette’s Leap.
As you can tell in the picture, we made our visit to Mount Bonnell during complete darkness. This was done specifically for the purpose of viewing the City of Austin’s fireworks display in celebration of Independence Day (U.S.).
Even at night the view was stunning. There were numerous hiking trails & observation points which made the experience a whole lot better. Being that it was the 4th of July, there were hundreds of people present; therefore, we were not able to listen to the coyotes howl at night as they were all frightened off by the vast number of human beings. Leave a Comment
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 what a view! by yelli
~Some History~ From Citysearch -
The Scene
Opened in the 1850s, this is the oldest tourist attraction in Austin. It's said that if a couple climb the 100 stairs to the top of Mount Bonnell once, they fall in love; twice, they'll become engaged; and after three times, it's inevitable they'll get married. In addition to its mysterious romantic influence, the park has picnic tables and a pavilion.
The Background
The origin of the park's name is the subject of some debate, but most accounts say that the site is named after George W. Bonnell, a man with a reputation as big as Texas. More sentimental historians recount the story of Golden Nell and her hubby, Beau. The pair jumped off the 785-foot peak to avoid capture and torture by Native Americans. Leave a Comment Address: 3800 Mt Bonnell Dr, AustinPhone: (512) 974-6700
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 Monument at the Top! by Jmill42Leave a Comment Directions: Take 35th street to Mount Bonnell Rd.
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 The observation point on top
of Mt Bonnell by Tom_Fields, 3 more photosLeave a Comment Phone: 512-974-6700Directions: From MoPac Expressway, take the 35th Street exit and head west. Proceed past Camp Mabry and take the left fork on the road onto Old Bull Creek Road. Turn right onto Mount Bonnell Road and lumber up the the hill. Parking is on the left.Website: http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/parks/default.htm
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 Sylvain and Lisa, enjoying the
view at Mt Bonnell by JefieLeave a Comment Address: On Mt Bonnell Rd
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Mount Bonnell Park has the best view of Austin. You can see every side of the city...the capital to beautiful homes.
This is a great date spot, totally romantic and easy to find a quiet spot to sit. Leave a Comment Address: 3800 Mt Bonnell DrDirections: on Lake Austin
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Yes a mountain in Texas. This place is beautiful. My husband and I are sure to make this a stop every year. We always go to Whole Foods, get some food from their deli, and head to Mt Bonnell for a picnic. There is a look out area, after you climb the never ending stairs, that is perfect to eat and relax at. There are always people there. Oh, and wear tennis shoes, you will need them. I can sit for hours and just gaze at the view from the top.
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