Austin | The Essentials

I will forever love Austin, Texas. It's where I graduated college, where I built lasting friendships, where I learned about myself & where I became fond of urban living. Concerts. BBQ. The UT Tower. Unique food. Farmer's Markets. Hikes. The hill country. Tie-dye. Parks. Organic everything. Mom & Pop shops. Burnt orange. Sunshine. The Capitol. I love it all. If you are planning a trip to Austin, (as I know many of you are!) here are the things you just must do.

1. Picnic in Zilker Park & swim at Barton Springs Pool

2. Run around or kayak on Town Lake

3. Stop by the Baylor Street Graffiti Park

4. Shop along South Congress

5. Take a photo in front of the Capitol

6. Mount Bonnel

7. Witness the Cathedral of Junk

8. Catch a movie at the Alamo Draft House

9. Eat at Hey Cupcake or Gordough's Donuts

10. Watch the bats fly out from under the bridge

Bonus off the beaten path things: explore the greenbelt, see peacocks at Mayfield Park, stop in at Savers (thrift store).

Keep Austin Weird,

SJW

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