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03/21/2013 03:12:54 PM · #1

ok, so we are coming to Austin, TX (since everyone seems to be coming to Florida) on Apr 5-8th. This isn't our first rodeo but I would really appreciate if you could share some of your near and dear places to visit. We have visited a few times to the San Antonio and Hill Country but never Austin. I know that that Bluebonnets are just now coming into season...so crossing my fingers we should get to see a boat load of them!!!

Looking for good photos (duh), food - not over the top pricey, but local...can be hole in the wall kind of places, come quaint shopping...not mall stuff...but things I can't find here in Florida. We like antiquing.

And possibly on that Sunday the 7th...a GTG? I'd be open to any suggestions...hint, hint....

vawendy

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03/21/2013 03:21:23 PM · #2

:)

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03/21/2013 03:40:46 PM · #3

My sister in law owns an art gallery on 6th street..You should go check it out. It's called "The Russell Collection" website

Good restauraunt floating on Lake Travis is " Johnny Finns" website I go there every time I go to austin

Samantha_T

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03/21/2013 04:06:13 PM · #4

Austin is awesome!! That is why I live here. ;)

www.Austin360.com is a good website to take a look at for anything local happening and good places to eat etc.
There are literally so many awesome places to eat it is so hard to recommend anything to tourists. The best thing you can do is go to that site and plan out places to try. Unless you have a specific type of cuisine you are looking for, I can try to point you in the right direction. Food trailers on South Congress are a new and fun trend. Good people watching too!

For Photos:
360 Bridge
Mt. Bonnell
Lake Travis
Lake Austin
Lady Bird Lake
Capitol Building
Congress St.
South Congress St.
6th street (before dark)
Zilker Botanical Gardens
Zilker Park

You can see Blue Bonnets by just driving the highway. Not the most picturesque, but out in the hill country towards Enchanted Rock (another good photo area) I hear they are awesome. You could even drive out on 290 towards Fredericksburg and probably get some good shots of them too.

Let me know if you have any questions! :)

03/21/2013 06:21:03 PM · #5

I love austin...great place to live and to visit

03/25/2013 09:32:03 PM · #6

bump....bump...bump

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03/25/2013 10:08:31 PM · #7

Have you figured out where you are gonna go yet..

Bear_Music

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03/25/2013 10:16:07 PM · #8

Originally posted by cowboy221977:

Have you figured out where you are gonna go yet..

I think she's chosen "Austin"... (runs for shelter)

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03/25/2013 10:30:49 PM · #9

Originally posted by Bear_Music:

Originally posted by cowboy221977:
Have you figured out where you are gonna go yet..

I think she's chosen "Austin"... (runs for shelter)

Funny Bear...

We are going to base out of Austin...but plan on going into the upper Hill County, we are really hoping to see Bluebonnets. Tis the season...

We've been to San Antonio, Greene, Fredrick and Comfort (and every other little town in between). My sister has told me about Willow City Loop. But we haven't ever explored Austin. I think the capital building is worth seeing (anyone have pictures??? hint...hint). I'm open for some Wildlife Preserves...but more or less we just want to really explore all around Austin (we will happily put on a thousand miles in the four days we'll be there). We are staying in Round Rock.

If any of you have some pictures to share of interesting things I sure would appreciate it...

bmartuch

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03/25/2013 10:56:21 PM · #10

Don't forget Luckenbach.

PennyStreet

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Olympus 17mm f/1.8 M.Zuiko

03/26/2013 08:10:04 AM · #11

Originally posted by Ja-9:

Originally posted by Bear_Music:

Originally posted by cowboy221977:
Have you figured out where you are gonna go yet..

I think she's chosen "Austin"... (runs for shelter)

Funny Bear...

We are going to base out of Austin...but plan on going into the upper Hill County, we are really hoping to see Bluebonnets. Tis the season...

We've been to San Antonio, Greene, Fredrick and Comfort (and every other little town in between). My sister has told me about Willow City Loop. But we haven't ever explored Austin. I think the capital building is worth seeing (anyone have pictures??? hint...hint). I'm open for some Wildlife Preserves...but more or less we just want to really explore all around Austin (we will happily put on a thousand miles in the four days we'll be there). We are staying in Round Rock.

If any of you have some pictures to share of interesting things I sure would appreciate it...

Yes the capital bldg is worth seeing. As is Lady Bird Lake and Barton Springs. There are SO many great places to eat. And if you like jazz don't miss the Elephant Room. 365 nights a year!

PennyStreet

Olympus OM-D E-M1

Olympus 17mm f/1.8 M.Zuiko

03/26/2013 08:13:14 AM · #12

Torchy's Tacos.... Lick Ice Cream. Don't miss out! And the corporate headquarters of Whole Foods is in Austin... it's ginormous... go for lunch get wine and sit outside:) fun times.

03/26/2013 08:45:57 AM · #13

Yeah downtown is pretty cool..i.e. the capitol bldg, etc. There are a ton of photo oportunities in the area. I drive through round rock every time I go down there but don't know much about that town except it looks quaint.

03/26/2013 10:57:48 AM · #14

Roll Call...

Who lives in this area???

Spork99

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03/26/2013 11:45:00 AM · #15

Originally posted by Ja-9:

Roll Call...

Who lives in this area???

These DPC'ers

03/26/2013 11:50:38 AM · #16

I would love to drive in but really can't that weekend. If you find yourself in Louisiana, however, look me up.

03/26/2013 01:40:06 PM · #17

Originally posted by cowboy221977:

I would love to drive in but really can't that weekend. If you find yourself in Louisiana, however, look me up.

I'll be OVER Louisiana this time...but we have been known to visit...and you can bet I'll look you up Adam!!!

03/26/2013 01:42:40 PM · #18

Sounds good to me....wave as you fly over Louisiana...LOL

donl4827

03/31/2013 11:30:51 PM · #19

atxguide.com is also a good resource for basically all things Austin :3

They have some good photos, too.

04/04/2013 10:37:29 PM · #20

Well, I'm off tomorrow...

Does anyone have any good recommendations for German food in Fredricksburg (I know it's a duh thing) but I don't want to spend a lot of $$ and shouldn't have to...to get good food...

This should be a great time...thanks guys for all the suggestions.