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Going To Austin Texas next week - Need Travel Advice (Vanity Post)

Posted on 07/03/2019 9:01:51 AM PDT by MplsSteve

Next weekend the wife and I are gonna be in Austin Texas for a long weekend.

I've looked at Austin's tourism website and have gotten a few ideas - but I also like to know what Freepers like to do or see when they're in the area.

We're looking at a trip to Berdoll Pecan in Bastrop, maybe a trip to the LBJ National Historic Park, maybe visit the Texas State Cemetery.

I'm not a huge fan of live music. I don't mind it. It's just not a priority for me. The wife and I love BBQ and would take any good suggestions.

Any suggestions, recommendations, accommodation suggestions, etc would be greatly appreciated.


TOPICS: Miscellaneous; US: Texas
KEYWORDS: austin; texas; tourism; vacation
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To: MplsSteve

The Iron Works for BBQ.

If you have time to drive over to Lockhart, there are 4 BBQ places, on on each side of the square. The original Black’s is there, and it;’s quite good (better than their franchises).


61 posted on 07/03/2019 11:02:59 AM PDT by PhiloBedo (You gotta roll with the punches, and get with what's real.)
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To: yetidog
Native Texan who despises Austin

Is there any other kind?

62 posted on 07/03/2019 11:14:18 AM PDT by SanchoP
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To: MplsSteve

Of course, Austin has an active live music scene in and around 6th street if you’re into that. If you have extra time drive down to San Antonio and visit The Alamo, or the riverwalk, or the gardens.


63 posted on 07/03/2019 11:16:45 AM PDT by monkeyshine
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To: tbw2
I really recommend the bakeries in West, Texas.

Those are some of the best bakeries known to man. When I was at Fort Hood, we would stop there every time we passed through West.

64 posted on 07/03/2019 11:17:58 AM PDT by drop 50 and fire for effect ("Work relentlessly, accomplish much, remain in the background, and be more than you seem.")
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To: MplsSteve

Look up the marinas and boat trips on Lake Travis. Take a tour boat to cool off a bit.

It is very hot there in July. The early mornings are nice if there is a breeze.

H.E.B. grocery stores have nice prepared foods and great salads to go. Get a rotisserie chicken to put on your salad (and a knife and fork) and save a little money eating in your hotel room or by the hotel pool. Brewpubs and craft beer are everywhere.


65 posted on 07/03/2019 11:19:05 AM PDT by Andy from Chapel Hill
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To: MplsSteve

TX state cemetery is well worth your time, and it’s FREE!


66 posted on 07/03/2019 11:21:29 AM PDT by Theodore R.
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To: Responsibility2nd

It’s the perfect Harley coddiwomple destination.


67 posted on 07/03/2019 11:37:29 AM PDT by Feckless (The US Gubbmint / This Tagline CENSORED by FR \ IrOnic, ain't it?)
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To: MplsSteve

DON’T

Seriously, do not go to that commie haven. Guarantee, you’ll feel the vibe the minute you cross into the city limit if not before. I live nearby but you can’t pay me enough to go. But if you must, here’s some sites to see:

Inner Space Cavern about half an hour north or Longhorn Cavern about an hour further north.

The Bullock Texas State History Museum and IMAX in downtown is a neat visit if you’re into history.

Skip the LBJ library and the park. I don’t dislike him like so many do but those are a waste of time, imo. The ranch in Stonewall ok. It’s an outdoorsy tour. FYI, that’s where I saw his belly button!

Do NOT eat bbq at any of the Rudy’s. I’ve gotten sick at two. Salt Lick is pricey but good. No, Llano’s Cooper’s BBQ has Yankee vinegar sauce. Inman’s in Llano has real Texas sweet tomato bbq sauce. No, the Bluebonnet Cafe in Marble Falls is gross. Only go there if you enjoy eating off sticky tables and being served by nasty folk with half their teeth missing.

Don’t go to Sixth Street unless you’re into freaks.

Don’t go to Hippie Hollow unless you’re into naked freaks.

I’ll agree with others that driving on down to San Antonio is a much better option. Park at the River Center Mall and tour the Alamo and see the IMAX movie. Drive yourself on the missions tour for free. Between the Alamo and the rest of the missions, tootle around the historic district to see the old homes. Pick up maps of the missions free self driving tours. At the most southern mission, Espada, drive east a couple miles to the railroad tracks and do the baby powder thing where the ghost children push your car out of the way of dangerous trains. All that (except the IMAX) is free, fun, historical, self paced, interesting and you don’t have to deal with Austin commie libs. You’ll find most any non-chain restaurant a good Mexican eats. And I’ll send you story of teenaged great grand dad who fought there just prior to the fateful battle.

Another option is to go geocaching. https://www.geocaching.com/play You get to see the out of the way spots. Or learn more about the spots you’re already at.


68 posted on 07/03/2019 11:37:38 AM PDT by bgill
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To: Sans-Culotte; MplsSteve

Hear, hear!!

Avoid Austin like the plague that will soon plague their encampments.

Seriously. The traffic is HORRID!! Gridlock 24/7.

Go to Fredericksburg or New Braunfels. So many fun things to do in those towns.

Avoid Austin at all costs.


69 posted on 07/03/2019 11:41:20 AM PDT by Jane Long (Praise God, from whom ALL blessings flow.)
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To: MplsSteve

Can’t say it is a great time of year to visit. Summer in Austin is hot and often humid. Kind of like announcing you’re spending a week in Minnesota in January.

My favorite Austin hangout is Sam’s Boat:

http://www.samsboat.com/locations/austin/

but it is better if you have football on tv to watch while enjoying the seafood and TexMex items.

Threadgill’s on N. Lamar Blvd...

https://www.threadgills.com/

offers Southern flavor foods, live music and a piece of Austin history (several name musicians got their starts there long ago).


70 posted on 07/03/2019 11:44:30 AM PDT by OrangeHoof (Trump is Making the Media Grate Again)
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To: Feckless

Coddiwomple.

Had to look that one up. You used that word in a precise manner.

The definition of coddiwomple is “to travel in a purposeful manner towards a vague destination”.


71 posted on 07/03/2019 11:59:35 AM PDT by Responsibility2nd
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To: MplsSteve

The current project is to figure out how to throw Austin out of Texas and sell it to the Chinese.


72 posted on 07/03/2019 12:20:40 PM PDT by buffaloguy
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To: Jane Long; MplsSteve
Go to Fredericksburg or New Braunfels. So many fun things to do in those towns.

Also, those areas are near Austin, so it is not a big drive to get there. Enjoy some German food. Go to the Nimitz Muesum in Fredericksburg.

73 posted on 07/03/2019 12:35:47 PM PDT by Sans-Culotte (If it weren't for fake hate crimes, there would be no hate crimes at all.)
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To: MplsSteve

Rainey St. south of the Fairmont hotel I thought was kind of cool. A couple blocks of residential houses all converted to bars and restaurants.


74 posted on 07/03/2019 12:44:38 PM PDT by Ackackadack
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To: MplsSteve

You should go to the Capital it is pretty nice. I live in Round Rock and when my daughters came to visit they suggested it. The laws outside also have a bunch of neat photos ops like bronze steers and such.


75 posted on 07/03/2019 12:59:53 PM PDT by funfan
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To: drop 50 and fire for effect

Our family has driven an hour out of the way coming back from San Antonio, Corpus and Waco to hit it while we’re in that part of the state.


76 posted on 07/03/2019 3:09:54 PM PDT by tbw2
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To: Red Badger

super clean restrooms at Buckees, right?

Mama wants to know that BEFORE stopping.


77 posted on 07/03/2019 3:57:27 PM PDT by ptsal
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To: MplsSteve

Another alternative to Austin...

Green’s Sausage House east of Temple, TX
16483 State Hwy 53,
Zabcikville, TX 76501

Great cafe, bakery, and specialty store.
(You might gain weight at this location.)


78 posted on 07/03/2019 4:05:17 PM PDT by ptsal
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To: ptsal

+1 for Green’s.

Guaranteed weight gain.


79 posted on 07/03/2019 8:43:21 PM PDT by LastDayz (A blunt and brazen Texan. I will not be assimilated.)
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To: MplsSteve

Don’t eat anything, avoid drinking anything and don’t touch anything...in the aids capitol of Texas


80 posted on 07/03/2019 8:45:23 PM PDT by northislander
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