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Weekend in Austin

#1

Shegokigo

Shegokigo

Friday Night
Saturday Night
Sunday Afternoon

Tell me Austin-ites or other Austin visitors, where shall I go? What shall I do? Where should I eat? Where should I drink? What should I see?

If I don't get to do it this weekend, I'm going to do the exact same Fri-Sun visit next weekend too.


#2



SeraRelm

Come up to PA instead.


#3

phil

phil

The further up 6th street you go the less college-y the crowd gets. There's a rooftop bar called the ranch that was ok.

Epoch coffee is a nice cafe you can go to.

Anything greenbelt should be nice. Alamo draft house usually has a thing going on. If check out their site.

Elysium is an OK kind of gothy/industrial club.


#4

GasBandit

GasBandit

Track down Charlie and MAKE HIM ANSWER THAT QUESTION HE BAILED ON.


#5

Hailey Knight

Hailey Knight

GasBandit said:
Track down Charlie and MAKE HIM ANSWER THAT QUESTION HE BAILED ON.
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Run up to him yelling "Explain!"


#6

phil

phil

Chuck moved to houston.

which is fitting.

(because fuck houston)


#7

General Specific

General Specific

SeraRelm said:
Come up to PA instead.
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Both of you come to SC.









Please?



Seriously, I'm bored to fucking tears here.

:(


#8

Officer_Charon

Officer_Charon

General Specific said:
Seriously, I'm bored to fucking tears here.

:(
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I know that feel, man.


#9

Shegokigo

Shegokigo

phil said:
The further up 6th street you go the less college-y the crowd gets. There's a rooftop bar called the ranch that was ok.

Epoch coffee is a nice cafe you can go to.

Anything greenbelt should be nice. Alamo draft house usually has a thing going on. If check out their site.

Elysium is an OK kind of gothy/industrial club.
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So basically you're telling me I want to be on the South side of 6th St? ;)

Dunno about the Draft House, don't think I'm going to spend part of my short weekend at the theater but more info would be good! Like le'shopping (geek shopping obviously).


#10

sixpackshaker

sixpackshaker

For geek shopping you have to go to Fry's.


#11

Shegokigo

Shegokigo

What's the name of that "huge" Austin comic place that gets alot of attention too?


#12

sixpackshaker

sixpackshaker

Austin Books & Comics


#13

sixpackshaker

sixpackshaker

http://www.austinbooks.com/

no, really


#14

Shegokigo

Shegokigo

Oh awesome, I'm going to be in town that weekend (The one where Dante is visiting).

My move to Austin is looking more and more like a reality every day. Thanks for the heads up sixpackshaker .

So other than comics/movies/bars, whatelse should I treat myself to?


#15

sixpackshaker

sixpackshaker

Threadgill's pretty good BBQ, and good live music. Learn to love the Alt. Country scene and you will find a lot to do in Austin.


#16

Shegokigo

Shegokigo

Country... one of the few genres of music I just can't do. BBQ is a good motivator though....


#17

sixpackshaker

sixpackshaker

Give it a shot, hell, Robert Earl Keen writes and performs some of the most beautiful songs about murder and mayhem.


#18

Shakey

Shakey

Don't judge Alt Country by it's name. It's a bit different than the pop Nashville sound most are used to.


#19



SeraRelm

Someone could write the best lyrics of all time and I still wouldn't listen if the genre was not to my liking. That being said, I'm sure there is at least one song/track from every genre that I could enjoy, but that doesn't excuse the entirety in my eyes (or ears as it were).


#20

fade

fade

I don't know if you're into such things, but the path around and over the river (Lady Bird Lake Trail--yes, they call it a lake trail despite the fact that it is along a river because it goes to Lady Bird Lake) is really nice. Good place to run.


#21

phil

phil

Dragon's lair comics and games is a pretty good shop as well. Toyjoy has a lot of retro shit that can be kinda cool. It's at least worth checking out.


#22

sixpackshaker

sixpackshaker

For actual wildlife, the Congress Ave. bat population is neat to check out.


#23

ScytheRexx

ScytheRexx

Thanks for the warning, I will make sure to board up my windows tonight.

No but really some good advice here. I second seeing bats, the Congress Ave is the most fun to watch but if you want something a little less crowded you can always just visit the bridge near my house in Round Rock. ;) If you like swimming try Barton Springs if they are open, it's going to be a warm weekend.


#24

fade

fade

If you're going to Round Rock, you might as well pick up some of the best doughnuts in the country.


#25

Null

Null

SeraRelm said:
Come up to PA instead.
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I'd say come to New Jersey but... seriously, don't. This part of Jersey sucks.


#26



SeraRelm

Null said:
I'd say come to New Jersey but... seriously, don't. Jersey sucks.
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#27

Null

Null

SeraRelm said:
Jersey Sucks
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Yeah, but this part is even worse. I'm in the "Hill People" section.


#28

GasBandit

GasBandit

I seem to have gotten ahold of this sunday's Austin American-Statesman...

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#29

Shegokigo

Shegokigo

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#30

phil

phil

Something I just thought of though, is depending on which way you're coming from or what time you're coming in at, avoid I-35. It's a parking lot, more often than not.


#31

Shegokigo

Shegokigo

Hm, that's good to know, I think I had it GPSed through I-35. May have to find a drive-around. Especially since I'm coming in around 10pm on a Friday night.


#32

phil

phil

Also, in reguards to parking around 6th street. 6th street itself is usually blocked off. There are parking garages around but honestly if you don't mind a bit of a walk you can find parking spaces for free a few blocks north. I'd usually park around 12th for a nice sobering up walk back to the car and quicker access to wherever I was going later.


#33

Shegokigo

Shegokigo

How's the walk for 6 blocks at 3-4am though?

Usually if the valet is $5-10 I will have my car parked in a garage. Especially since I'm going to have a really nice rented car (though my insurance).


#34

phil

phil

I've never felt it was that bad, though usually I was with a group. Things usually die down pretty quick once the bars close down. To me it was usually worth not having to deal with the traffic of everyone else trying to leave all at the same time.


#35

Charlie Don't Surf

Charlie Don't Surf

I'm totally blanking on its name, but that really cold natural body of water is good to go swim in. It's like a spring or something. Everyone's half naked.


#36

sixpackshaker

sixpackshaker

Barton Springs?


#37

Charlie Don't Surf

Charlie Don't Surf

sixpackshaker said:
Barton Springs?
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YEAH, that's it.


#38

Shegokigo

Shegokigo

I have returned and the trip was glorious.

More info to come as I unwind.


#39



SeraRelm

You've unwound enough by now.


#40

Shegokigo

Shegokigo

So much to write and post about though, how about just a tidbit? A picture even?

Dinner Saturday Night:
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;)


#41

Officer_Charon

Officer_Charon

I note the presence of two orders... proceed....


#42

Null

Null

gnocchi, calamari, and something parmesan? Looks good.


#43

Officer_Charon

Officer_Charon

I get the feeling this was the... appetizer...


#44



lalaa

OMG. Enchilada's Ole rocks. The authentic flaorvs truly awaken the senses! True quote from my 12 year-old daughter who tried Enchilada's Ole sauce over cheese enchiladas- I didn't like enchiladas until NOW! She went back for seconds!I'm thrilled to have a product that makes my life easier!Thank you Enchilada's Ole!!


#45

Shegokigo

Shegokigo

Damnit, I didn't need this cropping back up. :awesome:

The reason this never got updated was because the memory card in the camera we were using that night completely fritzed out and erased our entire trip. She saved a few photos on her phone but none of the 'good stuff'.

Oh and just to pour some lighter fluid on the subject, "she" isn't Nurse Cutie. :megusta:


#46



SeraRelm

Well I hope not, being a fat little 12 year old gordita who goes back for seconds of Enchilada's Ole™ all the time.
also..


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