How to navigate Austin
  • 1. What is the main north-south interstate highway through Austin?
A) FM 2222
B) I-35
C) Highway 183
D) Mopac Expressway (Loop 1)
  • 2. Which river runs through the heart of Austin?
A) Colorado River
B) San Marcos River
C) Brazos River
D) Guadalupe River
  • 3. What is the name of Austin's primary airport?
A) San Antonio International Airport (SAT)
B) Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)
C) Robert Mueller Municipal Airport
D) Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
  • 4. Which popular Austin hike offers stunning views of the city?
A) Zilker Park Trail
B) Mount Bonnell
C) Sculpture Falls
D) Barton Creek Greenbelt
  • 5. What is the best way to avoid traffic during rush hour in Austin?
A) Honk your horn frequently
B) Use public transportation or alternative routes
C) Drive faster
D) Ignore traffic laws
  • 6. What is the name of the main east-west highway south of the river?
A) Parmer Lane
B) Slaughter Lane
C) Ben White Boulevard (Highway 71)
D) MLK Jr. Boulevard
  • 7. What is the Capital Metro's primary bus rapid transit line called?
A) Capital Flyer
B) MetroBus
C) MetroRapid
D) MetroRail
  • 8. Which iconic Austin bridge is home to a large bat colony?
A) Lamar Boulevard Bridge
B) Congress Avenue Bridge
C) South First Street Bridge
D) Pennybacker Bridge (360 Bridge)
  • 9. What is the name of the lake in Zilker Park?
A) Lady Bird Lake
B) Lake Buchanan
C) Lake Austin
D) Lake Travis
  • 10. What is the best way to get to downtown Austin from the airport using public transport?
A) Ride a bike
B) MetroRapid
C) Capital MetroRail
D) Taxi
  • 11. Which area is known for its vibrant nightlife and live music scene?
A) The Domain
B) South Congress (SoCo)
C) 6th Street
D) Zilker Park
  • 12. What is the name of the loop that circles Austin?
A) Loop 1 (Mopac Expressway)
B) Loop 45
C) Loop 360
D) Loop 183
  • 13. What is the toll road that runs east from I-35 to Hwy 130?
A) SH 130
B) FM 2222
C) SH 45
D) Ben White Boulevard
  • 14. Which direction is north on I-35 in Austin heading towards Dallas?
A) Eastbound
B) Southbound
C) Westbound
D) Northbound
  • 15. Which neighborhood is known for its eclectic shops and restaurants?
A) The Domain
B) South Congress (SoCo)
C) West Campus
D) Downtown
  • 16. What is the parking situation like in downtown Austin?
A) Can be expensive and limited, especially during peak hours
B) Never monitored
C) Free and plentiful
D) Always available
  • 17. Where is the University of Texas at Austin located?
A) South Austin
B) Central Austin
C) North Austin
D) East Austin
  • 18. What is the name of the iconic swimming hole in Zilker Park?
A) Hamilton Pool Preserve
B) Sculpture Falls
C) Deep Eddy Pool
D) Barton Springs Pool
  • 19. What is the name of the north/south artery east of I-35?
A) Lamar Blvd
B) Congress Avenue
C) Mopac (Loop 1)
D) Highway 183
  • 20. If you are driving on Mopac south, what major road is the last exit before the river?
A) Slaughter Lane
B) Enfield Road
C) Braker Lane
D) 2222
  • 21. What is the best way to get from North Austin to South Austin?
A) I-35 or Mopac
B) FM 2222
C) Loop 360
D) Highway 183
  • 22. What event causes the most traffic congestion in Austin each year?
A) South by Southwest (SXSW)
B) Eeyore's Birthday Party
C) Formula 1 United States Grand Prix
D) Austin City Limits Music Festival (ACL)
  • 23. The Pennybacker Bridge spans which body of water?
A) Colorado River
B) Barton Creek
C) Lake Austin
D) Lady Bird Lake
  • 24. What is the best way to get around downtown Austin?
A) Taking a helicopter
B) Walking, biking, or using scooters
C) Driving a car
D) Riding a horse
  • 25. Which area is known for its high-tech companies and business parks?
A) Zilker Park
B) Bouldin Creek
C) Downtown
D) The Domain
  • 26. What is the main east-west road north of the river?
A) Ben White Blvd
B) Slaughter Lane
C) MLK Jr. Blvd
D) Oltorf Street
  • 27. Which road is nicknamed '360'?
A) Highway 183
B) Loop 360
C) FM 2222
D) Loop 1 (Mopac)
  • 28. What is the general direction of travel on Highway 71 that gets you to the Airport?
A) East
B) North
C) West
D) South
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