What to do in Austin?

[Bruiser]

Thanks for info guys, the good and the bad. We are easy and can have a good time anywhere. We’ll definitely be hitting some of the food joints and likely some cool day drinking spots. We talked about getting on the lake one day and watching the bats too. Looking at Omni Barton as well. Doubt we’ll venture down 6th by the sounds of its downfall. Looking forward to the trip and just a getaway from kids and work for the most part.

Make sure you and your wife are situationally aware and be prepared. You should be doing this no matter where you go.

[Barrett]

Thanks for info guys, the good and the bad. We are easy and can have a good time anywhere. We’ll definitely be hitting some of the food joints and likely some cool day drinking spots. We talked about getting on the lake one day and watching the bats too. Looking at Omni Barton as well. Doubt we’ll venture down 6th by the sounds of its downfall. Looking forward to the trip and just a getaway from kids and work for the most part.

We own a water ski company if you like going 34mph on a slalom!!!

[huntandfishguy6]

My vote is don't go, or drive straight through it.

[coachfig]

Restaurants

Louisiana Longhorn
Hopdoddy
Moonshine
Torchy’s Tacos
Perry’s Steakhouse
Polvos
South Congress Cafe
Home Slice Pizza
Central Market
Threadgill’s
The Salt Lick
Eat at a foodtruck park:

http://austin.culturemap.com/news/restaurants-bars/08-10-11-18-00-in-the-mood-for-trailer-food-the-end-all-guide-is-here/

Things to see during the day:

Kayak Lady Bird Lake
Barton Springs Pool
Climb Mount Bonnell
Jacobs Well Natural Area
Hike the Barton Creek Greenbelt (3755-B Capital of Texas Hwy (Loop 360))
Visit Longhorn Caverns
Lake Travis Zipline Adventures
Stroll Down South Congress
Bob Bullock Museum
The Domain
Round Rock Premium Outlets
Basspro Shops
Watch the Sunset at The Oasis

Things to see at night:

Watch the Bats on Congress Bridge
Capital Cruises
TopGolf
PubCrawler of Austin
Cap City Comedy Club
Visit Rainey Street
Scholz Garten
Catch a movie at Alamo Drafthouse
Broken Spoke
Aontone’s
Stubb’s Bar-B-Q (Live band)
The Mohawk (Live band)
Continental Club (Live band)

An exhaustive list… wow. As someone who
Has lived north of Austin and visited 100s of times in the last 10-20 years I approve of this message.

Add Hotel Driskill - gorgeous, historic hotel with a great breakfast restaurant and some say it’s “haunted”.


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[coachfig]

An exhaustive list… wow. As someone who
Has lived north of Austin and visited 100s of times in the last 10-20 years I approve of this message.

Add Hotel Driskill - gorgeous, historic hotel with a great breakfast restaurant and some say it’s “haunted”.


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Jacob’s well is one of the most beautiful things I’ve ever seen. Although it’s a little outside of Austin towards Wimberly.


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[Burntorange Bowhunter]

Jacob’s well is one of the most beautiful things I’ve ever seen. Although it’s a little outside of Austin towards Wimberly.


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It used to be way better before they fenced it off, made it a park, no beer, no jumping from the rocks, etc.

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[3DW5]

Liberal paradise!!!! Homeless trash everywhere, drugs… really sad, I went to college in Austin but now I literally never go unless made to.

[airehead]

Runnn forrest ruuunnnn

[Reaper]

A lot of mouth breathers and Karen's responding that are clearly wet blankets anyways.

There is a ton to do in Austin, awesome food every where. Just don't go downtown if seeing bums is scary for you.

Walk the capitol grounds or go inside and check it out, check out the bats on congress bridge at dusk, swim at Barton Springs (lots of eye candy), Jester King brewery is a good time.

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[Bryan11]

It's been listed, but i'll re-emphasize:

Perla's
Clark's Oyster Bar
Ranch 616
Stile's Switch BBQ (no sense is waiting in line for BBQ in central TX, too many other good places)
Paper Boy for brunch

Sagebrush is a decent little bar south of town with good live music

The homeless situation sucks and hopefully they get a better handle on it, but as Dale mentioned plenty to do and see and have a good time. Just stay away from the tourist traps.

[hunting270]

Sit somewhere and watch weird people.

[bboswell]

When you get to Austin, go to the hill country. Lol

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Austin ain’t what it used to be and is certainly not a vacation destination for us