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04-20-2009, 02:17 PM
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I am going to a wedding in Austin in January next year, I will probably be over there for a week or so, what are the best things to do/sites to see.
In particular I like hiking and history, anything outdoors is great.
Also what is the weather like at that time of year? |
04-20-2009, 02:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Alfie  what is the weather like at that time of year? | COLD!
I've never been to Austin so I don't know what activities to suggest, but I did live in the sticks of southeast Texas for two years and I can tell you that it will more than likely be cold enough to snap your nads off..
But thats coming from a California boy that was raised in 65-80 degrees year round. |
04-20-2009, 02:50 PM
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04-20-2009, 02:52 PM
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04-20-2009, 02:56 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada | | | Go see Lick Lick. I listen to their myspace daily. They only play in Austin and the surrounding area. I mean, if it's your style. If I ever get my passport in order, I plan on hitting the southern US to see some bands.
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04-20-2009, 02:59 PM
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04-20-2009, 03:02 PM
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04-20-2009, 03:24 PM
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Originally Posted by DigMe For hiking drive out to Enchanted Rock. It's a unique place.
bc | +1 on enchanted rock.
As far as weather is concerned,it might be 75 degrees,it might be 25 degrees.
Plenty of live music in austin.Try to find out if Alan Haynes is playing,if you like blues.
Edit:Just noticed,you are from Britian.You have probably never been around Texas women.So my answr to you is:Hook up with a Texas cutie!You might decide not to go home..............
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04-20-2009, 03:33 PM
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Austin has a lot of interesting history to explore - it is the state capitol after all.
But above all else, Austin has a fantastic live music scene. Really, one of my favorite cities in the US - top 5 at least. It doesn't hurt that it seems a lot like Berkeley with a drawl.
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04-20-2009, 04:55 PM
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The Elephant room is on Congress avenue just North of 3rd street. Basement Jazz Club. Go!
Umm... Those are the first things that come to mind. There's a lot to do in Austin. There is also a lot to drink in Austin...
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04-20-2009, 06:04 PM
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Originally Posted by 5StringBlues +1 on enchanted rock.
As far as weather is concerned,it might be 75 degrees,it might be 25 degrees.
Plenty of live music in austin.Try to find out if Alan Haynes is playing,if you like blues.
Edit:Just noticed,you are from Britian.You have probably never been around Texas women.So my answr to you is:Hook up with a Texas cutie!You might decide not to go home.............. | This is a man who knows of what he speaks!!
The UT campus is rich historically. The LBJ library has some very cool stuff. Spend a couple of hours at the State capital. Austin is home to some very cool music.
Oh yeah, you can run into a beautiful girl every ten feet or so!!
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serioulsy though in January it's bound to remind you of home minus the moors...lol
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04-20-2009, 06:55 PM
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04-20-2009, 07:48 PM
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04-20-2009, 07:53 PM
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Originally Posted by WickedPissah check out the basement of the Alamo. | thats the funniest one so far.
go to the state capitol. or 6th street at night.
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