re: Austin, Texas...are there any must do’s or must see’s?

Posted by Comancheria

Guntersville, AL

Member since May 2023

525 posts

Posted on 6/29/23 at 7:01 am to Jim Rockford

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Marginally less likely to be carjacked than Nola.

I get it's trendy to shite on Austin around here but comparing the crime to NOLA is laughable. I lived in Austin for 12 years and never felt unsafe or had a single thing of mine stolen.

Posted by aTmTexas Dillo

East Texas Lake

Member since Sep 2018

15118 posts

Posted on 6/29/23 at 7:04 am to Bow dude72

quote:
are there any must do’s

You must stay hydrated and in air conditioning. It's very hot there right now.

Posted by Ssubba

Member since Oct 2014

6618 posts

Posted on 6/29/23 at 7:08 am to aTmTexas Dillo

LBJ Library on UT campus. Not the best of the Presidential libraries, but still fun and you scratch it off the list.

Posted by MasterDigger

Member since Nov 2019

2143 posts

Posted on 6/29/23 at 7:29 am to Bow dude72

Round Rock Donuts if you're a fatty

Posted by BabyTac

Austin, TX

Member since Jun 2008

12192 posts

Posted on 6/29/23 at 7:31 am to Bow dude72

Take a walk on the town lake trail, go out to the Barton creek trail and hike a bit.

Depending on time get out on Lake Travis. Austin has some beautiful views.

Posted by TheWalrus

Member since Dec 2012

40589 posts

Posted on 6/29/23 at 8:12 am to Bow dude72

I hope you like hipsters that take their dogs to bars

Posted by Warfox

B.R. Native (now in MA)

Member since Apr 2017

3150 posts

Posted on 6/29/23 at 8:28 am to greenbean

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Golden Tiger and Not a Dam Chance are Michelin star worthy burger spots around bars (Not a Dam's chef is actually a Michelin star sushi/pasta chef)

I don't think he was asking about tires.

Never change OT…

Posted by TexasTiger27

San Marcos Tx

Member since Sep 2016

386 posts

Posted on 6/29/23 at 8:28 am to Bow dude72

The Broken Spoke is old fashioned Restaurant and Grill with authentic Texas style music and dancing. The Oasis is nice,it overlooks Lake Travis (not bad). Stay off 6th and downtown..too risky. It's a short drive to Fredericksburg. We'll worth it. DOWNTOWN Austin has gotten almost as dangerous as NO. Females don't go alone.

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Posted by LordSnow

Your Mom's House

Member since May 2011

5519 posts

Posted on 6/29/23 at 8:33 am to TexasTiger27

Terry Blacks BBQ

Posted by thegreatboudini

Member since Oct 2008

6457 posts

Posted on 6/29/23 at 8:37 am to Comancheria

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I get it's trendy to shite on Austin around here but comparing the crime to NOLA is laughable. I lived in Austin for 12 years and never felt unsafe or had a single thing of mine stolen.

exactly.

I moved out of Austin to a small town north of it 3 weeks ago after basically 7 years there. While it is different today than 7 years ago and has grown out of its shoes, it is still superior to every single city in the state of Louisiana and it's not remotely close.

This post was edited on 6/29/23 at 8:38 am

Posted by HoustonGumbeauxGuy

Member since Jul 2011

29583 posts

Posted on 6/29/23 at 8:37 am to Bow dude72

Travel board

Posted by ColoradoAg03

Denver, CO

Member since Oct 2012

6207 posts

Posted on 6/29/23 at 9:01 am to Bow dude72

If you see Electric Jellyfish IPA on tap anywhere you go, buy one.

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Posted by RedHawk

Baton Rouge

Member since Aug 2007

8851 posts

Posted on 6/29/23 at 9:37 am to LSU alum wannabe

Just went back in April and really enjoyed the Cosmic Coffee and Beer garden that has a few food trucks. Leroy and Lewis food truck was outstanding BBQ. But it might be too hot for something like that now.

Terry Blacks was amazing and I also stood in the line at Franklin's one morning because I had time and why not. Franklins was better than Terry Blacks but not by a longshot at all.

Really enjoyed the Pinthouse Brewery and their pizza as well.

Posted by LootieandtheBlowfish

Houston/BR

Member since Aug 2021

562 posts

Posted on 6/29/23 at 9:48 am to Bow dude72

Check the brake cables on any of the scooter or bike things if you rent them.

Ok actual recs:
Vespacio on south congress is awesome Italian

Lenoir on 1st is a cool wine garden/dinner spot but it’s outside.

If you want to do a chefs tasting - Emmer & Rye

Uchi, La Condesa, and El Alma all other great options.

Black sheep lodge is a great dive bar without the typical Austin hipster stuff.

Oh and Parker jazz club is a cool basement jazz bar.

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Posted by Tortious

ATX

Member since Nov 2010

5141 posts

Posted on 6/29/23 at 9:50 am to RedHawk

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Franklins was better than Terry Blacks but not by a longshot at all.

It definitely is better, but if you've had it already and have checked it off, waiting that long in line isn't worth it to me especially when Terry is really close and line won't be nearly as bad or need to get there before dawn.

Posted by cdcleary

Member since Mar 2013

224 posts

Posted on 6/29/23 at 9:50 am to Bow dude72

Definitely agree with the Comedy Mothership on 6th street. Also, Whisler's is an awesome bar to hit up.

Posted by 3nOut

Central Texas, TX

Member since Jan 2013

28949 posts

Posted on 6/29/23 at 9:52 am to thegreatboudini

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exactly.

I moved out of Austin to a small town north of it 3 weeks ago after basically 7 years there. While it is different today than 7 years ago and has grown out of its shoes, it is still superior to every single city in the state of Louisiana and it's not remotely close.

like Round Rock/Georgetown north? Or Jarrell/Salado north?

RR/Georgetown are pretty much just extensions of Austin at this point.

10 years ago i would have considered and/or jumped at Georgetown, but now it's just as busy and overpopulated.

This post was edited on 6/29/23 at 9:53 am

Posted by thegreatboudini

Member since Oct 2008

6457 posts

Posted on 6/29/23 at 9:56 am to 3nOut

Salado. God help anyone moving to Jarrell.

Kyle to Georgetown is what I consider greater Austin these days. I love Georgetown, especially downtown near the square, but you haven't escaped much going there.