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"A Book is the Most Effective Weapon Against Intolerance and Ignorance." Find the books, take a photo with the man.

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"On the road again, Just can't wait to get on the road again."

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"Well I'm a love struck baby I must confess, Life without darlin' is a solid mess, Thinkin' bout you baby gives me such a thrill, I gotta have you baby, can't get my fill"

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After the Texas Revolution, the newly formed Republic was in search of funds and the credibility to secure them. Only three European countries recognized Texas as independent with only one setting up a diplomatic mission. Find the old legation and stroll around the grounds.

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Along Austin's most scenic urban drives is the elegant Pennybacker bridge. Pull over and get a photo of your group jumping with the bridge in the background.

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Austin has a surprising number of waterfalls. Find one, take a group photo!

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Austin has always been the capital of Texas….right? Wrong! The location of the capital has been the subject of much debate among the Texas cities and led to a small skirmish called the Texas Archives War. During this episode, one woman saved the fate of Austin as the capital. Learn her story and find our monument honoring her actions.

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Austin has no shortage of interesting birds. Find a peacock (yes, a live peacock) and take a video of the group doing your best "pea-call."

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Austin has one of the best skylines (Though, we may be biased). Take an awesome group photo with the skyline.

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Austin was once surrounded by many Freedom Colonies but few remnants remain of them. Clarksville may hold one of the few homes from that area. Can you find it?

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Austin's most precious resource… water. Visit Austin's "riviera" where the hills are high and water is often low. Lake Travis is less than 50% full at the moment but that doesn't make it any less beautiful. Try to take the best scenic picture you can.

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Austin's oldest grocery store.

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Austin's oldest institution of higher learning.

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Austin, the live music capital of the World. Find some fresh tunes and grab a short video.

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Austinites love our parks, trails, swimming holes, cliffs and caves. You can find all of these in the heart and soul of Austin, the Barton Creek Greenbelt. Take an adventure to a local climbing wall, hike the creekbed, or visit one of the caves. Be sure to take photos or videos!

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Barton Springs is another of our favorite places in Austin. The waters were considered sacred by the Tonkawas and used for purification rituals. The Spanish settled temporary missions along its banks before moving on to San Antonio. Today, Austinites use it as a gathering place and as a means of escaping the extreme summers. Visit the main pool, find some of the lesser-known sister springs, and enjoy one of Austin's most treasured places. Take a photo of the group here. Bonus points for every team member who takes a dip into the springs.

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Brent has had many, many, many cars. Find one car he currently or previously owned. This should be the easiest challenge.

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Captain Quackenbush’s Intergalactic Dessert Company and Espresso Café lives on. Yea, it’s a bit south but don't be a slacker. (A related business location will also be accepted.)

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Convince 5 other strangers to do the "cha-cha slide" with your team. The video must be at least 30 seconds long.

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Craft a giant birthday card. Be creative and over the top.

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Find a castle. That’s it.

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Find a photo of Ann Richards

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Find a statue of "Nessy" the Lake monster.

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Find a stranger and ask them to sing Happy Birthday to Brent.

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Find a street with Brent's name in it.

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Find a wild tree decorated for Christmas.

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Find an item that says "Keep Austin Weird"

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Find one of the few remaining Moontowers. Take some time to learn about their history as well!

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Find or create a silly gift for Brent for less than $10.

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Find the O'Henry House and take a video of two team members having a pun-off. First to laugh loses.

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Form your own flotilla and set sail from one of the many kayak docks around Town Lake. At least one team member must be photographed in a kayak. Bonus points if a teammate is on a paddle board.

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Greetings from Austin

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Hop on the MetroRail for a quick ride.

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Islands may not be the first geographic feature you think of when visiting Austin, however, we have our share of them. Find Red Bud Isle, enjoy the enormous cypress trees, and take a photo at the trail's end.

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It may be winter but that rarely stops us from visiting the best local ice cream chain around. Grab a tiny cup and add all of the crush'ns you like!

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It’s a ball? An orb? The Deathstar? Of is it just something left over from Eeyore's birthday?

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Lake Travis owes its existence to the mighty Mansfield Dam. While there's not much water being released now, you can still marvel at this local engineering landmark from the water's edge.

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Need a quick pick me up? This Austin coffee shop has the best lake views around.

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No state is more proud of its history, culture, and status than Texas. That pride can be found in many places around Austin but is most prominent at the Texas Capitol building. Every Texan boasts about the grandeur of our capitol (and that its slightly taller than the U.S. Capitol). Take a photo of the Seal of Texas inside of the rotunda.

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Old Texas is embodied in this downtown hotel. Wonder around the lobby or grab some snacks from the bar while you imagine the frontier past.

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Our monument to Austin's favorite furry, flying downtown residents.

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Parody a song of your choice with lyrics describing Brent.

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Put on your boots and get to two steppin' in front of the Broken Spoke. Bonus if you convince a stranger to two step too.

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Rainbow Cowboy

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Rent a bike and hit the trails! Bonus points for every teammate on a bike in one video!

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Rock climbing, its sort of our thing. Find a wall and give it a shot! (Or just take a photo of some climbers in action)

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Tacos, tacos, everywhere. Find one of our many fine trailer parks and enjoy Austin's favorite cuisine.

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Take a moment to relax, find a nice smoke pit and split some brisket with the team. (Or grab something green if you're not into the meat sweats).

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Take a photo spelling out "BRENT" with just your bodies. (Plus those of any willing strangers if needed)

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Tau Ceti

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The father of Austin himself. He's still laying about the city somehwere…

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The jewel of Austin and the heart of our outdoor culture, Town Lake can't be missed. Create a 30-45 second tourist ad for Town Lake.

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The original home of the Austin Museum of Art is stunning. Located along one of Austin's lakes, this Italiante styled house is surrounded by contemporary scultures. Find the villa, locate your favorite sculpture, and then take a photo of your team doing your best mimic of this art piece. Be creative!

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There are several places in Austin where you can find evidence of dinosaurs and other ancient creatures. There's only once place where you can live out your childhood fantasy of digging up your own fossils. Get a video of your team digging up some dino bones.

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We love game nights so this hint is especially fun. Find this location and take a short video of your team "leapfrogging." The hint: Just before you pass GO.

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We love our greenspaces and few are more enchanting than Bull Creek. Your team will need to visit one of two spots here. 1) Nestled in this greenbelt is an automotive mystery. Long ago, a car was swept away during a flood and now rests along the banks of Bull Creek. Find the car and take a picture. 2) Bull Creek has long been a path for native Americans, Spanish soldiers, and pioneering Austinites. Find a place in the creekbed where you can still see the tracks from wagons making their way upstream.

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Where can you find sweeping views of the hill country, Lake Austin, and downtown Austin? Take a hike up to the top of Austin's favorite "mountain" and grab a group photo.

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