Attention Texas DUers!

[Initech]

I am going to Austin on Friday. Any suggestions of things that I should see / eat / drink, places that I should visit? I am particularly interested in the music scene. So any venues? Record stores? Bars? Breweries?

And Alamo Drafthouse is a definite stop on my list of places to visit. Anything else I should really check out?

[Eliot Rosewater]

1. F1 race, is that why you are going?

Wait, F1 is in Canada and I thought they did USA on the same trip.

confused now...as I just looked it up and they are there in November.

Never been, wanna go to the race. And want to see Austin so I will be interested in the responses.

[MyOwnPeace]

5. F1 in Austin is awesome!

COTA is a fantastic track and the spectacle of Formula 1 is something to be experienced!
Austin is a great host city and I'm planning to go back for another.

[Eliot Rosewater]

6. I really really wanna be there.

[Initech]

9. No I'm just going for fun.

My brother's wife is doing a job out there and we all decided to go and that is why we are looking for things to do.

[TexasTowelie]

2. Stubb's on 8th and Red River.

Barbecue place with an outdoor stage, usually with rock music. The neighborhood is sketchy since it is near the homeless shelter and drugs are also sold.

Places to see would include Mt. Bonnell which overlooks Lake Austin. The west side of Austin is scenic since it is on the edge of the Hill Country.

[Major Nikon]

7. The area around that location is where the best music scene is, though

It looks a bit seedy, but I've never worried much even walking around there.

[TexasTowelie]

11. Thank goodness that the Blue Flamingo that was at 7th and Red River finally closed.

The hallway between the front room and pool tables reeked of sewage.

[Initech]

8. Yeah I really want to go to Stubb's for sure!

[Phoenix61]

3. If you're into bats and kayaking.

https://www.livelovepaddle.com/index.html

[rownesheck]

4. Just walk

along 6th St. at night. Plenty of music and things to do. Check out Esther's Follies for a great comedy variety show. I loved it last time I went.

[TexasTowelie]

10. Walking the paths on Lake Lady Bird is also interesting.

If you are near the Congress Avenue bridge at sundown, the bats come there to roost at night. Lots of people-gazing as people exercise, but note that you should either do that early in the morning or just before dusk.

If you are south of the river, then I recommend the Continental Club and the Saxon Pub. I lived north of the river though.

[OriginalGeek]

12. Hippie Hollow!

Clothing optional beach on lake Travis. Let it all hang out!

[Initech]

15. I'm defintely not a nude beach person.

I shall pass on this one.

[yellowdogintexas]

13. take a dip in Barton's Creek pool

spring fed and very cold. It is one of the largest spring fed swimming pools in the country.

Bat flight at the Ann Richards Memorial Bridge.

Visit Hamilton Pool outside of town.

[Initech]

14. The place where I'm staying has a really nice rooftop pool.

Will definitely be taking a couple of dips!