Texas capitol and self-proclaimed Live Music Capital of the World, Austin is a uniquely fun destination. Start your day off with dessert for breakfast at Voodoo Doughnut. The doughnut shop is open 24 hours a day and seven days a week, so unless you show up on a holiday, they will be there. Voodoo Doughnut is cash only with ATMs at the ready.
With Austin’s plentiful lakes, parks, hiking and biking trails, there will be plenty to do on a beautiful day. Check out Barton Springs Pool located in Zilker Metropolitan Park. This manmade pool is a recreational swimming area fed from an underground spring. The average temperature of the pool is 70 degrees year-round and attracts tourists from all over.
For lunch, head over to the SoCo District, or South Congress Avenue, for eclectic shopping and dining options. While downtown, take a tour through the music venues, antique shops and galleries late into the night as most shops stay open until 10 p.m. Also be sure to visit the State Capitol for an unforgettable Austin landmark experience.
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Dinnertime in Austin means Stubb’s Bar-B-Q. This music venue, bar and restaurant will live up to the fame. Enjoy dinner while hearing live music from either of the two venues, or buy a ticket at the door and enjoy the show. Menu items range from $3 a side to $30 for a full rack of pork spare-ribs. Everything is made from fresh and natural ingredients and the Stubb’s Mean Nachos, for $6.99, are a house favorite.
After dinner, take a walk over the South Congress Bridge to see the famous Austin bats fly through the air overhead.
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