Austin, TX advice needed
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From: Haslet Texas
Wife and I are going here next month for a long weekend get away. Staying right down town close to 6th Street. Always wanted to visit there and check it out. I love the music scene; so we're planning on hitting Broken Spoke & Continental club. Gonna take a drive through the hill country as well.
Any must do & must see places?
Towns / stops recommended on hill country drive?
We want to take a look at areas for possible relocation...was recommended to check out the Round Rock & Lake Travis area....any other places?
Thanks in advance!
Any must do & must see places?
Towns / stops recommended on hill country drive?
We want to take a look at areas for possible relocation...was recommended to check out the Round Rock & Lake Travis area....any other places?
Thanks in advance!
How far out into the hill country do you want to go?
PM me when you get into town with how much time you want to spend in the hill country and I'll help you with a route down the scenic back roads.
There are way better places to eat in the hill country.
Last edited by ChickinOnaChain; Jan 10, 2017 at 07:09 PM.
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If you are going to be on 6th street, stop and eat at Hut's. They are known for their burgers and malts.
http://www.hutsfrankandangies.com/
Round Rock is getting rather populated. People have been moving there for the last few years. Georgetown is the same way. Lake Travis is very nice. Dripping Springs is another nice town just west of Austin on Hwy 290. If you continue west on 290 it will take you to Fredericksburg. It's a popular tourist location.
When you get here, welcome to Texas. Enjoy your stay in Austin.
That is an amazing memorial statue of Stevie Ray Vaughan.
http://www.hutsfrankandangies.com/
Round Rock is getting rather populated. People have been moving there for the last few years. Georgetown is the same way. Lake Travis is very nice. Dripping Springs is another nice town just west of Austin on Hwy 290. If you continue west on 290 it will take you to Fredericksburg. It's a popular tourist location.
When you get here, welcome to Texas. Enjoy your stay in Austin.
That is an amazing memorial statue of Stevie Ray Vaughan.
Last edited by Bone Doc; Jan 10, 2017 at 07:27 PM.
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Drive??
How far out into the hill country do you want to go?
PM me when you get into town with how much time you want to spend in the hill country and I'll help you with a route down the scenic back roads.
Having eaten at both of those places I will never understand why anyone would recommend them.
There are way better places to eat in the hill country.
How far out into the hill country do you want to go?
PM me when you get into town with how much time you want to spend in the hill country and I'll help you with a route down the scenic back roads.
Having eaten at both of those places I will never understand why anyone would recommend them.
There are way better places to eat in the hill country.
Tourist traps. Salt lick is at the bottom of my list. BB cafe has good pie and the homestyle food can be good occasionally. Why these places have fame is beyond me.
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point is to look at all the facts before making a decision as big as moving. I don't live in texas, so i'm not an expert, but I work with a woman whose daughter works in Austin (a dr.). she said the same thing when I mentioned my s-I-l was thinking of moving there. 'stay outside Austin. property taxes in Austin are a lot higher than areas outside'. whether or not there is a state income tax, I would like to know about property tax before I moved there. other considerations, hoa fees? homestead exemptions? anything for disabled vets? etc.
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Originally Posted by jgos929
WHats your point? TX has no income tax so that's a big plus
Why the hell is everyone so damn defensive on this forum lately?
All other Texas bbq is way too smokey for me.
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to quote an old salsa commercial (commercial salsa at that) "...get a rope..." j/k
while I do prefer Texas BBQ, I do enjoy trying the different styles found around the country.
while I do prefer Texas BBQ, I do enjoy trying the different styles found around the country.
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If you do nothing else, take this ride. You will love it. Be sure to post a picture of the pie you eat at the Blue Bonnet Cafe (believe me, you will get a piece of pie!).