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 2007-05-18 9:21 PM |
Champion  5575    Butler |  Subject: Thing to do in Austin during Cap TexI am looking for some family oriented things to do in Austin the Saturday before Cap Tex, any suggestions? I also need a place to get a run in, probably over an hour. I am only doing the "First Tri" and am training for an oly in July so a run on Sat or Sunday comes first over a good time on Monday unfortunately. |
| 2007-05-18 9:45 PM in reply to: #807642 |
| New user 14 | Subject: RE: Thing to do in Austin during Cap Tex Dude, as a Texas Ex, you're in for a great weekend - I love and miss Austin. Your run has to be around town lake - no better place to run in Austin. Dirt trails, beautiful, very friendly running community. Loops of up to 13 miles - you'll love it. You should take your family around the UT campus, it really is gorgeous. Call ahead and take em up the tower for some really breath-taking views. Barton Springs can be a ton of fun also, it is a natural spring perfect for family swimming and just hanigng out. Those are just a few ideas. Can you tell that I'm excited to get back to Austin for the tri - I'll be doing the sprint. |
| 2007-05-18 9:56 PM in reply to: #807666 |
Champion 5575 Butler | Subject: RE: Thing to do in Austin during Cap Tex texmed - 2007-05-18 9:45 PM Dude, as a Texas Ex, you're in for a great weekend - I love and miss Austin. Your run has to be around town lake - no better place to run in Austin. Dirt trails, beautiful, very friendly running community. Loops of up to 13 miles - you'll love it. You should take your family around the UT campus, it really is gorgeous. Call ahead and take em up the tower for some really breath-taking views. Barton Springs can be a ton of fun also, it is a natural spring perfect for family swimming and just hanigng out. Those are just a few ideas. Can you tell that I'm excited to get back to Austin for the tri - I'll be doing the sprint. Thanks, I would really like to see the campus but my wife is not a big fan. We are both from up north and she is a big Ohio State fan. I am afraid what she might do on the campus if I take her there. I like the Barton Spring idea. My son is really starting to enjoy the water and I don't want to spend all day at the hotel pool. How cold is the water this time of year there? I would not mind swimming some to get OWS practice since I have only done it once. |
| 2007-05-19 8:29 AM in reply to: #807642 |
Expert 994 Dallas, TX | Subject: RE: Thing to do in Austin during Cap Tex Go see the bats under the bridge at Town Lake in the evening. Largest urban bat population in the world |
| 2007-05-19 8:30 AM in reply to: #807642 |
Expert 994 Dallas, TX | Subject: RE: Thing to do in Austin during Cap Tex Also, the water in Barton Springs is 68 degrees year round. |
| 2007-05-19 11:19 AM in reply to: #807803 |
Champion 5575 Butler | Subject: RE: Thing to do in Austin during Cap Tex sebjamesm - 2007-05-19 8:29 AM Go see the bats under the bridge at Town Lake in the evening. Largest urban bat population in the world I saw that online and was already planning on checking it out. It looks very interesting. My son might freak out (heck my wife might even freak out) but what the heck. |
| 2007-05-19 11:21 AM in reply to: #807804 |
Champion 5575 Butler | Subject: RE: Thing to do in Austin during Cap Tex sebjamesm - 2007-05-19 8:30 AM Also, the water in Barton Springs is 68 degrees year round. I am a really bad judge of water temp as I have only swam in it one time, is 68 pretty cold for this time of year? Is that too cold for a little kid? I guess it really depends on how hot it is outside. Thanks for the suggestions. |
| 2007-05-19 2:08 PM in reply to: #807881 |
Expert 927 Longview, TX | Subject: RE: Thing to do in Austin during Cap Tex You should try to get a meal in at Trudy's if you like mexican food. The central location just north of campus is the best one. Don't really know about anything else. I was a student there, and students really dont do too many family oriented things. And 68 degrees might be a bit on the chilly side. |
| 2007-05-19 2:30 PM in reply to: #807642 |
| New user 14 | Subject: RE: Thing to do in Austin during Cap Tex Trudy's is good - but it tends to be packed. Actually, all the restaraunts in Austin tend to be packed all the time. |
| 2007-05-19 4:22 PM in reply to: #807642 |
Extreme Veteran 461 Cedar Park, Texas | Subject: RE: Thing to do in Austin during Cap Tex Another really "Austin-y" place to go for food is Kerbey Lane, off of 38th Street. Oh...and Rudy's Barbecue - there's one on Hwy 360 just north of Mopac, and another one further north on Hwy 183 near Duval, I think. They serve food by the pound and you get it all in a big milk crate and butcher paper for plates. It's on the spicy side, but the brisket is fantastic. Another BBQ place that's awesome is County Line - a bit more expensive and nicer, and really great beef ribs. There are two in town - one off of Bee Caves and one on Hwy 2222. And sometime while you're here, you HAVE to have Amy's Ice Cream - they're all over town, but the one closest to downtown is at Lamar and 6th. Zilker Park is a fun family place - it's right there at Barton Springs, and yes 68 is COLD! You can rent canoes and go out on Town Lake. There's a playground and a train for the kids - depending on how old they are. Also, the Botanical gardens are right there and you can go see the dinosaur footprints and all the beautiful plants. You could also head down south to the Wildflower Center way south on Mopac wander around the gardens and take a trail hike. There is the Bob Bullock Texas State Museum which is fun - it's downtown. They have an IMAX theatre there as well. Since I live near Austin, and have been here for the last 15 years, I have tons of ideas. Let me know if you need more or if there's something specific you're looking for..... Edited by katzchen55 2007-05-19 4:31 PM |
| 2007-05-19 4:46 PM in reply to: #807642 |
Expert 927 Longview, TX | Subject: RE: Thing to do in Austin during Cap Tex Oh yeah! Kerbey Lane...A+ |
| 2007-05-19 5:00 PM in reply to: #807685 |
Champion 8540  the colony texas | Subject: RE: Thing to do in Austin during Cap Tex kproudfoot - 2007-05-18 9:56 PM We are both from up north and she is a big Ohio State fan. I am afraid what she might do on the campus if I take her there. You have obviously married an incredibly inteligent women.. Go Buckeyes !! |
| 2007-05-19 5:33 PM in reply to: #807642 |
Veteran 209 Austin TX | Subject: RE: Thing to do in Austin during Cap Tex I suggest the Hula Hut on Lake Austin. Great food (actually it's the same food as Chuy's but a slightly different menu) and great atmosphere...it's right on the lake and you can eat on the deck over the lake. It's west of downtown on Lake Austin Blvd. Central Market is also great. They have a great cafe and an even greater playground off to the side. My kids LOVED it there. It's on N. Lamar just slightly north of downtown. Zilker Park is also good for the kids. They used to have a little train that ran around it, but not sure if they still have that or not. The Austin Children's Museum is downtown and is really fun too. |
| 2007-05-19 6:36 PM in reply to: #807642 |
Veteran 183 Manor, Texas | Subject: RE: Thing to do in Austin during Cap Tex So many things to do here in Austin. All the other BT'ers had great suggestions. You can also check the Round Rock Express Baseball team in Round Rock. Cheap prices, cold beer, and baseball. Checking out the bats under Congress is always a must for visitors. Just keep your mouth closed when they fly over you. Kerby Lane is a great place to eat. Yummy food and great Austinish people there. And if you want to, go see the capital. Free tours great history. If you're going to do something that night, go to the Alamo Draft House and check out a movie. You can eat, drink, and watch a movie all at the same time. It's great!! And if you're at a local place, look for the Austin Chronicle. It's loaded with all the events going on for the weekend. You'll have a great time here!! |
 2007-05-19 8:27 PM in reply to: #807642 |
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| 2007-05-20 8:52 AM in reply to: #807642 |
| Member 41 Oakville, ON | Subject: RE: Thing to do in Austin during Cap Tex I'll be hitting of the bob schneider concet on saturady.. not sure that is too family oriented though... |
| 2007-05-20 10:38 AM in reply to: #807642 |
| Champion 5575 Butler | Subject: RE: Thing to do in Austin during Cap Tex What about a good pasta place? Not too expensive though. |
| 2007-05-20 1:22 PM in reply to: #808427 |
| Veteran 209 Austin TX | Subject: RE: Thing to do in Austin during Cap Tex Romeo's on Barton Springs. There's also stuff like Carrabba's, Olive Garden, etc. close by. |
| 2007-05-20 3:55 PM in reply to: #807642 |
| Extreme Veteran 527 Round Rock, Texas | Subject: RE: Thing to do in Austin during Cap Tex What about the Oasis at Sunset and Shady Grove? |
| 2007-05-20 5:06 PM in reply to: #808657 |
| Champion 5575 Butler | Subject: RE: Thing to do in Austin during Cap Tex mkmbharris - 2007-05-20 3:55 PM What about the Oasis at Sunset and Shady Grove? My wife mentioned the Oasis already. I think we might go there at somepoint on Saturday. We have been there once in the past. |
| 2007-05-20 6:06 PM in reply to: #808657 |
| Extreme Veteran 330 Austin Texas | Subject: RE: Thing to do in Austin during Cap Tex mkmbharris - 2007-05-20 3:55 What about the Oasis at Sunset and Shady Grove? The sunsets at Oasis are owned and operated by a Non-Austin Corporation. As a South Austin resident for the last 8 years, I'd suggest Kirby Lane, the one on S. Lamar is my favorite. Also, I'd suggest Baby A's (strongest margaritas you will ever have). As for Pasta, I take my kids to the Spaghetti Warehouse, it is downtown (warehouse district). They have a train caboose in the restaurant that the kids can sit in. Anyways, lots to do, many things. You might want to check out Whole Foods world headquarter's downtown on 6th and Lamar. That is something to behold |
| 2007-05-20 7:32 PM in reply to: #808781 |
| Champion 5575 Butler | Subject: RE: Thing to do in Austin during Cap Tex anth0424 - 2007-05-20 6:06 PM Thanks, my wife is a huge fan of Margaritas, especially strong ones. I love the spagetti warehouse. They used to have one is Ft. Worth, but it is closed now.mkmbharris - 2007-05-20 3:55 What about the Oasis at Sunset and Shady Grove? The sunsets at Oasis are owned and operated by a Non-Austin Corporation. As a South Austin resident for the last 8 years, I'd suggest Kirby Lane, the one on S. Lamar is my favorite. Also, I'd suggest Baby A's (strongest margaritas you will ever have). As for Pasta, I take my kids to the Spaghetti Warehouse, it is downtown (warehouse district). They have a train caboose in the restaurant that the kids can sit in. Anyways, lots to do, many things. You might want to check out Whole Foods world headquarter's downtown on 6th and Lamar. That is something to behold |
| 2007-05-20 8:03 PM in reply to: #808781 |
| Regular 100 | Subject: RE: Thing to do in Austin during Cap Tex anth0424 - 2007-05-20 6:06 PM mkmbharris - 2007-05-20 3:55 Also, I'd suggest Baby A's (strongest margaritas you will ever have). TRUTH. People (myself included) are more than happy to embarass themselves at karaoke night after a couple of limit two margaritas. I'd recommend the purple one. |
| 2007-05-22 5:53 AM in reply to: #808922 |
| Extreme Veteran 330 Austin Texas | Subject: RE: Thing to do in Austin during Cap Tex Salain - 2007-05-20 8:03 PM anth0424 - 2007-05-20 6:06 PM mkmbharris - 2007-05-20 3:55 Also, I'd suggest Baby A's (strongest margaritas you will ever have). TRUTH. People (myself included) are more than happy to embarass themselves at karaoke night after a couple of limit two margaritas. I'd recommend the purple one. Ahh, the purple one! That was my first exposure to Austin. The fact that I lost all thought process only occurred to me several hours later. |
| 2025-03-27 5:33 AM in reply to: kproudfoot |
| 6 | Subject: RE: Thing to do in Austin during Cap Tex Originally posted by kproudfoot I am looking for some family oriented things to do in Austin the Saturday before Cap Tex, any suggestions? I also need a place to get a run in, probably over an hour. I am only doing the "First Tri" and am training for an oly in July so a run on Sat or Sunday comes first over a good time on Monday unfortunately. Zilker Park and Barton Springs are great for family time. For your run, try the Ann and Roy Butler Trail around Lady Bird Lake or Mount Bonnell for a challenge. Good luck with training! |
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