Touring Austin - What should I make sure to do?

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<p>I've got the generic tour and residence housing tours scheduled, but I'm wondering what i should do outside of these official tours. I'm sure there's tons to do in Austin, so where should I begin? I'm staying in a hotel right near campus and probably won't have a car with me. I'll be there for 2 nights and 1 full day.</p>

<p>I'm really hoping to get a feel for the student body/activities and social life at Austin through this tour. I figure i'll probably spend the majority of the day touring the campus, but what should I do at night? What are some good places to eat at that many students would go to? What are some of the local hangout areas for the students?</p>

<p>I'm so used to visiting colleges that are literally placed in the ghetto or middle of nowhere. I'm hoping the city of austin is as great as it seems!</p>

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<p>Google 6th street.</p>

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<p>Yeah, I’ve heard of 6th street. Any particular bars/restaurants that would give a good local feeling? Or a few places on or near 6th street for some good dining?</p>

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<p>party on 6th street. grab a burger @ the AT&T conference center restaurant</p>

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<p>go try south congress food</p>

<p>…go near the trails and zilker park and stuff to get an idea of what the outdoors will be like in austin</p>

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<p>jg11443</p>

<p>Cactus Cafe inside the Texas Union building. It’s a part of UT and place where students hang out.
[Union</a> Building (University of Texas at Austin) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia](<a href=“http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Union_Building_(University_of_Texas_at_Austin)]Union”>Union Building (University of Texas at Austin) - Wikipedia)</p>

<p>When are you visiting?</p>

<p>MAY 5 & 6, 2012 is Old Pecan Street Festival
Huge event in downtown Austin.
[Home</a> | Pecan Street Festival](<a href=“http://www.oldpecanstreetfestival.com/home/]Home”>The Pecan Street Festival)</p>

<p>There is some info what to visit, where to eat and “my favorite places on campus” on UT counselors’ pages (names on the right side)
[Admissions</a> Counselors | Be a Longhorn](<a href=“http://bealonghorn.utexas.edu/meetus/counselors]Admissions”>Contact Us | Undergraduate Admissions | The University of Texas at Austin)</p>

<p>They recommend places to eat
Moonshine Patio Bar and Grill
[Moonshine®</a> Restaurant Patio Bar and Grill :: Downtown Austin Texas Dining](<a href=“http://www.moonshinegrill.com/]Moonshine®”>http://www.moonshinegrill.com/)
Salt Lick BBQ
[The</a> Salt Lick](<a href=“Oops! - Salt Lick BBQ”>http://www.saltlickbbq.com/)
Eddie V’s Edgewater Grill.
[Eddie</a> V’s Prime Seafood, Steak, & Rhythm Restaurants | Eddie V’s Restaurants](<a href=“http://www.eddiev.com/]Eddie”>http://www.eddiev.com/)
Pluckers!
[Pluckers</a> Wing Bar](<a href=“http://pluckers.com/]Pluckers”>http://pluckers.com/)
Magnolia Café
[Magnolia</a> Cafe | Everybody Knows - Everybody Goes](<a href=“http://themagnoliacafe.com/]Magnolia”>http://themagnoliacafe.com/)
Zen
[Zen</a> - Japanese Food Fast](<a href=“http://www.eatzen.com/]Zen”>http://www.eatzen.com/)
Casa Colombia.
[Casa</a> Colombia Restaurant](<a href=“http://www.casa-colombia.com/]Casa”>http://www.casa-colombia.com/)
Habana
[Habana</a> Restaurant - Austin, Texas](<a href=“http://habanaaustin.com/]Habana”>http://habanaaustin.com/)</p>

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<p>Without a car, it will be limited where you can go. I would recommend

  1. A stroll on the Drag-Guadalupe st that runs along the western edge of UT campus. There are “good eats” places and shops where students hang out. Go to the Co-op store to buy some souvenirs.
  2. Tour the UT tower. Reservation is required in advance.
  3. Many students go to the Pluckers on 2222 Rio Grande that is within walking distance from campus.</p>

<p>Have fun in Austin! There are many things to do and places to visit but more time and transportation are needed.</p>

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<p>Info about Cactus cafe events and UT tower reservation are on the same page. There is also something about bowling and billiard in a place called Underground, I have no clue what it is.
[Today</a> in the Texas Union](<a href=“Home | University Unions”>Home | University Unions)</p>

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<p>Thanks for all the replies, I’m really excited about my trip. What are some things kids in austin do on the weekends in the city? Or, thinking outside of the city, what are some trips people make from austin for activities? like how close are the nearest beaches?</p>

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<p>Beach? :)</p>

<p>There are swimming holes and tubing in San Marcos. Or you can go to South Padre during Spring break.
Read the counselors’ pages. It’s all there. All the parks and hiking places, festivals and swimming holes, museums and places to eat.</p>

<p>[Things</a> to Do in Austin | Austin, TX Experiences | AustinTexas.org](<a href=“Austin, TX | Hotels, Music, Restaurants & Things to Do”>Austin, TX | Hotels, Music, Restaurants & Things to Do)
good maps of music venues
[Austin</a> Music Attractions | Austin Texas Music Attractions | AustinTexas.org](<a href=“http://www.austintexas.org/musicians/music_attractions/]Austin”>Live Music in Austin | Concerts, Festivals & Record Stores)</p>

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<p>i dunno how much balls you have but</p>

<p>if the lakes fill up this summer</p>

<p>you can go out to dripping springs to pace bend and cliff jump
if you dont want to cliff jump…the pace bend park is a nice place to go camp</p>

<p>it’s also near hamilton pool </p>

<p>google hamilton pool if you dont know what that is
its very nice</p>