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