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Old Jan 10, 2017 | 03:03 PM
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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!
 
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Old Jan 10, 2017 | 03:15 PM
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Go to the Austin speed shop and say hi to JJ.
 
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Old Jan 10, 2017 | 03:30 PM
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Luckenbach, Fredericksburg, stonehenge II and easter Island heads in Ingram.

February is probably too early for the bat's at the bat bridge but if it's closer to march you might be able to see some bats at the congress ave bridge.
 

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Old Jan 10, 2017 | 03:56 PM
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Voodoo donuts, Austin Speed Shop.
 
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Old Jan 10, 2017 | 04:05 PM
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If you are relocating, look at taxes, especially property tax.
 
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Old Jan 10, 2017 | 04:18 PM
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Take FM 1431 from Round Rock to Marble Falls and go eat at the Bluebonnet Cafe. It's a great road ( i live on it). Ride south to the Canyon Lake area - Wimberly, Dripping Springs (stop by the Salt Lick BBQ!). That'll give you some good scenery around Austin.
 
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Old Jan 10, 2017 | 06:17 PM
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Check out Franklin BBQ, if the line is too long try the BBQ at one of many Food Trucks.

 
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Old Jan 10, 2017 | 06:25 PM
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Check out Bandera, the Cowboy Capital.
Stop by the Apple Store in Medina
Get up on the 3 Twisted Sisters and stop in Leaky at the Frio Canyon Motorcycle Stop
Willow loop from Fredericksburg
A lot to do and see
 
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You could visit where Chris Kyle and Tom Landry are laid to rest.
 
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If you go the Fredericksburg, go to Enchanted Rock. http://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/enchanted-rock
 
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