Austin Home Tours

Feb. 29 - March 7 - Texas Home & Garden Show - View more than 200 exhibitors at this show in the convention center (www.texashomeandgarden.com)

April 19 - Inside Austin Gardens Tour - semiannual tour of the Travis County Master Gardeners

April 26 - May 11, 2008 - Home Builders Association Parade of Homes
Annual showcase of homes by the Home Builders Association. View new home styles and decorating on this popular home tour. (Home Builders Association)

May 11 - Gardens On Tour - Tour of private, native gardens around town - www.wildflower.org

May 17 - Heritage Society Homes Tour
Each year the Heritage Society of Austin presents this tour of historic homes. (Heritage Society of Austin)

June 22 - Cool House Tour
This popular tour features energy efficient design and techniques. A must see! Sponsored by the Texas Solar Energy Society and Austin Energy Green Building Program. Tour is Noon to 6:00 pm. (Texas Solar Energy Society) Link to submit a home on the tour: http://txses.org/cht08/CHT_2008_invite_letter.pdf

June 15, 2008 - Hyde Park Historic Home Tour
Each year the charming Hyde Park neighborhood presents this tour of historic homes on Father's Day weekend. (Hyde Park Neighborhood Association)

July, 2008 - Austin Pond Society Tour
View an assortment of ponds and water gardens. (Austin Pond Society)

Fall, 2008 - Downtown Austin Living Tour
This tour showcases condos and apartments in downtown Austin. Get a taste of downtown lifestyle in Austin. (Downtown Austin Neighborhood Association)

October 4-5, 2008 - AIA Home Tour
This popular event features ten homes designed by Austin members of American Institute of Architects. View the latest in design and materials. (American Institute of Architects)

October, 2008 - Remodeling Industry Tour
This popular tour features homes that have had major renovations. A great place to get ideas! (National Association of Remodeling Industry)

November 22-23, 2008 - East Austin Studio Tour - Eastside studios open their doors for public viewing. Great way to explore neighborhoods on the east side. (East Austin Studio Tour)

Christmas on 37th Street - Homes on this festive street light up for Christmas.

Bastrop Historic Homes Tour
A tour of historic homes decorated for the holidays will be presented by the Bastrop County Historical Society - 512-303-0057.