re: Texas fans. Making a trip to Austin for Rice game. What to do and must sees

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6th street is obviously the famous area for bars but I much prefer Rainey street. Great choice of bars, little more laid back of an atmosphere, not nearly as touristy and trashy as some would say


If you've been to Nola I'd say it could be compared like:

Bourbon = 6th St

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6th is filthy touristy crap. Rule of thumb - if you can spot a dueling piano bar on the street, locals probably don't hang out there. Easy Tiger is cool though and Firehouse right across from the Driskell has a great happy hour. Otherwise you aren't missing much.