How to navigate Austin
  • 1. What is the main north-south interstate highway through Austin?
A) I-35
B) FM 2222
C) Highway 183
D) Mopac Expressway (Loop 1)
  • 2. Which river runs through the heart of Austin?
A) Brazos River
B) San Marcos River
C) Colorado River
D) Guadalupe River
  • 3. What is the name of Austin's primary airport?
A) Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)
B) Robert Mueller Municipal Airport
C) San Antonio International Airport (SAT)
D) Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
  • 4. Which popular Austin hike offers stunning views of the city?
A) Sculpture Falls
B) Mount Bonnell
C) Zilker Park Trail
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) Ignore traffic laws
D) Drive faster
  • 6. What is the name of the main east-west highway south of the river?
A) Parmer Lane
B) Ben White Boulevard (Highway 71)
C) MLK Jr. Boulevard
D) Slaughter Lane
  • 7. What is the Capital Metro's primary bus rapid transit line called?
A) MetroRail
B) MetroBus
C) Capital Flyer
D) MetroRapid
  • 8. Which iconic Austin bridge is home to a large bat colony?
A) Pennybacker Bridge (360 Bridge)
B) Lamar Boulevard Bridge
C) South First Street Bridge
D) Congress Avenue Bridge
  • 9. What is the name of the lake in Zilker Park?
A) Lady Bird Lake
B) Lake Travis
C) Lake Buchanan
D) Lake Austin
  • 10. What is the best way to get to downtown Austin from the airport using public transport?
A) Ride a bike
B) MetroRapid
C) Taxi
D) Capital MetroRail
  • 11. Which area is known for its vibrant nightlife and live music scene?
A) South Congress (SoCo)
B) 6th Street
C) Zilker Park
D) The Domain
  • 12. What is the name of the loop that circles Austin?
A) Loop 45
B) Loop 1 (Mopac Expressway)
C) Loop 183
D) Loop 360
  • 13. What is the toll road that runs east from I-35 to Hwy 130?
A) SH 130
B) SH 45
C) FM 2222
D) Ben White Boulevard
  • 14. Which direction is north on I-35 in Austin heading towards Dallas?
A) Eastbound
B) Southbound
C) Northbound
D) Westbound
  • 15. Which neighborhood is known for its eclectic shops and restaurants?
A) South Congress (SoCo)
B) West Campus
C) The Domain
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) Always available
D) Free and plentiful
  • 17. Where is the University of Texas at Austin located?
A) East Austin
B) North Austin
C) South Austin
D) Central Austin
  • 18. What is the name of the iconic swimming hole in Zilker Park?
A) Hamilton Pool Preserve
B) Deep Eddy Pool
C) Sculpture Falls
D) Barton Springs Pool
  • 19. What is the name of the north/south artery east of I-35?
A) Highway 183
B) Congress Avenue
C) Mopac (Loop 1)
D) Lamar Blvd
  • 20. If you are driving on Mopac south, what major road is the last exit before the river?
A) Slaughter Lane
B) 2222
C) Enfield Road
D) Braker Lane
  • 21. What is the best way to get from North Austin to South Austin?
A) Loop 360
B) Highway 183
C) I-35 or Mopac
D) FM 2222
  • 22. What event causes the most traffic congestion in Austin each year?
A) Formula 1 United States Grand Prix
B) Austin City Limits Music Festival (ACL)
C) South by Southwest (SXSW)
D) Eeyore's Birthday Party
  • 23. The Pennybacker Bridge spans which body of water?
A) Lake Austin
B) Colorado River
C) Barton Creek
D) Lady Bird Lake
  • 24. What is the best way to get around downtown Austin?
A) Walking, biking, or using scooters
B) Taking a helicopter
C) Driving a car
D) Riding a horse
  • 25. Which area is known for its high-tech companies and business parks?
A) The Domain
B) Bouldin Creek
C) Zilker Park
D) Downtown
  • 26. What is the main east-west road north of the river?
A) Ben White Blvd
B) MLK Jr. Blvd
C) Oltorf Street
D) Slaughter Lane
  • 27. Which road is nicknamed '360'?
A) Loop 1 (Mopac)
B) Highway 183
C) FM 2222
D) Loop 360
  • 28. What is the general direction of travel on Highway 71 that gets you to the Airport?
A) South
B) West
C) East
D) North
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