20 Things To Do in Austin, Texas – Your Checklist

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Austin, Texas is packed to the rims right now for SXSW.  The festival goes from March 10th – March 19th and is loaded with all kinds of events including movie premieres, concerts, networking parties, fashion meet ups, comedy shows, food & brunches, film screenings, speakers, & people snap chatting, ect.

It’s a time when I’m proud to call Austin home.  The weather is nice, people enjoy all parts of the city & they come from everywhere.

I wanted to make a quick list of things to do in Austin if you’re visiting & don’t have a SXSW access badge OR you want a break from all the SXSW activities & want to experience more of what Austin has to offer.

This list is quick & to the point!  But I highly recommend anything you can get checked off, whether you’re visiting now or in the future this list will work.

20 Things To Do In Austin – Checklist!

1. Mount Bonnell or Pennybacker Bridge – Take a hike up either of these two spots for soothing views of Austin’s water
2. Walk across South Congress bridge for pretty city views or an occasional bat
3. A picture & coffee at the “I love you so much” sign at Jo’s coffee on South Congress
4. EAT on South Congress – Home Slice Pizza, Hopdoddy Burger Bar, Vespaio, South Congress Café, Guero’s, Perla’s, Café No Se
5. If you’re hot, head to Barton Springs Pool near Zilker Park
6. Eat a sweet dessert at a local fav – Amy’s Ice Cream
7. Check out the calendar for ACL Live performances
8. Attend an Esther Follies show on 6th Street, if you can grab tickets before they’re gone!
9. Walk 6th street in the evening & grab a drink… or a doughnut at Voodoo’s Doughnuts
10. Enjoy drinks, yard games, and live music any time of the day on Rainy Street – a block of houses turned bars
11. Peter Pan Mini Golf because BYOB, close to downtown, & a little competition is always a good idea
12. Take a walk through Zilker Park or Lady Bird Lake Hike & Bike Trail
13. Rent a canoe or paddle board off Lady Bird Lake
14. Eat BBQ at Lambert’s, on 2nd Street – then grab a drink & head upstairs for live music
15. Find live music anytime on 6th street, Rainy Street, or South Congress
16. Try a breakfast Taco at Torchy’s Tacos or Tacodeli
17. Also, can’t leave without a couple rounds of Queso – always order it off the menu…
18. If time permits, check out Austin’s second downtown: The Domain.  Tons of shopping, entertainment & food!
19. Near The Domain – Top Golf  (fun for even the worst golfers: TRUST ME)
20. If you’re in Austin for awhile, drive out to Fredericksburg for wine tasting or hike Enchanted Rock / If hiking isn’t your thing, head to San Marcos Outlets for major shopping (<< dangerous)

Let me know if you have anything to add! Even though I’ve lived here for what feels like forever I’m constantly discovering new things in this ever changing city.

Have a great rest of the week & as always, be thoughtful…

Xx

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