How to have fun in Austin, Texas

Considering taking a road trip? Why not visit beautiful Austin, Texas---Capitol of Texas, home of The University of Texas, and live music capitol of the world. This is a road trip definitely worth taking!

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• A laid back attitude
• Shorts and flip flops
• Sunscreen
• Bug Spray

1. 
    
   The Oasis Austin

   Visit The Oasis restaurant. I recommend ordering a huge plate of nachos and a nice big margarita or "The Sunset." Which leads to the next thing you must do, watch the sunset over Lake Travis. Best time to go is around 5-6 pm, get a good table outside on the deck overlooking the lake and relax! My other favorites are Chuy's and Shady Grove.
   
   www.oasis-austin.com/
   www.chuys.com
   www.theshadygrove.com

2. 
    
   Barton Springs Pool

   Visit Barton Springs Pool/Zilker Park. Warning!! It is cold, very cold. Best time to go--July or August when it's hot out!

3. 
    
   Capitol of Texas

   Visit the Capitol, Bob Bullock History of Texas Museum, and The University of Texas all located in Downtown Austin.
   
   www.tspb.state.tx.us/spb/capitol/texcap.htm
   www.thestoryoftexas.com/
   www.utexas.edu

4. 
    

   Take a boat tour on Ladybird Lake at sunset and see the bats. Best time to go mid-March to early November. See 1.5 million Mexican free-tail bats! It is truly amazing.
   
   www.austincityguide.com/content/congress-bridge-bats-austin.asp
   www.austincityguide.com/content/capital-cruises-austin.asp

5. 
    
   By Steve Hopson

   Love live music? There is usually always live music to be found in Austin, however, the two big events are Austin City Limits which takes place in October and SWSW (South by Southwest) which happens in March.
   
   www.aclfestival.com/
   www.sxsw.com/

[YvonneRobert]

on 8/20/2009 You are so right about the Oasis. Been there. Loved it! 5*

[athome]

on 3/17/2009 I would love to there, what fun.5*

[moonlitcrystal]

on 3/16/2009 I've been to Austin once. We went to see one of their neighborhoods that puts up a huge Christmas lights display every year. It was awesome!

[SchoolOfLife]

on 3/15/2009 Great article, I enjoyed reading it. Keep up the good work. :)

[taskeinc]

on 3/11/2009 I dated a lady 20 years ago that attended UT at Austin .. she cheated on me .. WHY CONNIE, WHY?? .. but I digress .. nice article