What To Do in Austin, TX...

Mattso3000 · 08-29-2012, 06:18 PM

I'm going to be in Austin for a week from 9/9 to 9/15, what's good to do in town? Good restaurants, sight seeing, and, of course, cigar bars or local cigar makers etc... If anyone in town or close wants to get together for a smoke post or shoot me a PM, days should be mostly open as I'm visiting family but they will most likely be working a lot of the time.

Thanks in advance!
Matt

kydsid · 08-29-2012, 08:50 PM

Restaurants, just look online in usual places, anything worth visiting has been put online, as Austin is full of high tech users.

What to do? 6th St of course, kinda like Bourbon St in New Orleans. At a loss for the rest it depends on what you are into.

Cigar places? Habano House downtown or Fumee out in Cedar Park north of town. There is also a Cool River Steak House and Cigar Lounge, which is related to the same name places in Dallas and Denver. Haven't been to the Austin one but the Dallas one is a nice place with a good steak.

Mattso3000 · 08-30-2012, 07:28 AM

A Steak House and Cigar Lounge? That's going on the itinerary for sure. Thanks!

Jefft72 · 08-30-2012, 09:29 AM

Heroes and Legacies on the north side of town is a great place to get a smoke. If you are up on that area of town for H&L then there is a Texas Land and Cattle just up the road. Steak lunch followed by a great cigar should make for a great afternoon.

htown · 08-30-2012, 01:36 PM

You can also get some good fare at Threadgills and sometimes some nice live music.

hammondc · 08-30-2012, 02:13 PM

-Find a Trudys and get a stuffed avocado
-Hey Cupcake - get a cupcake with a whippet (filled with whipped cream)
-Gingerman for a good beer bar. Eat before you go. They have a lot on tap, but the food sucks
-Capitol Building?
Saltlick in driftwood if you have time (BYOB there). I think there is better Q in TX, but this one gets all the publicity.
- +1 on Heroes & Legacies
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kydsid · 08-30-2012, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by hammondc

Saltlick in driftwood if you have time (BYOB there). I think there is better Q in TX, but this one gets all the publicity.
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If you are going to bother leaving the Austin city limits for BBQ you might as well do it right and go to Lockhart instead. Then pick 1, 2 or all 3 of the headliners in town that really know their BBQ.

Jefft72 · 08-30-2012, 02:35 PM

Lockhart is a definite must visit. I can't wait to visit again.

Trudys - love the breakfast buffet, and the mexican martinis (not necessarily in the same trip).

hammondc · 08-30-2012, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by kydsid

If you are going to bother leaving the Austin city limits for BBQ you might as well do it right and go to Lockhart instead. Then pick 1, 2 or all 3 of the headliners in town that really know their BBQ.

And I agree. However, when folks come visit me, they always want to go to saltlick because it has been on every show on FoodTV. My favorite is City Market in Luling. The sausage is out of this world. Kreuz in Lockhart is a very close 2nd.

mosesbotbol · 08-30-2012, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by hammondc

Saltlick in driftwood if you have time (BYOB there). I think there is better Q in TX, but this one gets all the publicity.
- +1 on Heroes & Legacies
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Saltlick is our family's event restaurant and a must go to every time I am in Austin. Do you like Coopers in Llano more than Saltlick? I haven't had better BBQ around Austin than Saltlick.

The Whole Foods downtown and the State House are both worth checking out. The history of Texas interactive show is quite thrill.

hammondc · 08-30-2012, 02:48 PM

It is some of the best in Austin. The problem for me is that it is far from consistent. Sometimes it is very good. Sometimes it is horrible. Same thing for the Rudys chain. Bill Miller is always terrible. I've only been to Coopers once. Do not remember much about it. If your family is willing to go to Llano, they should go the same distance in the opposite direction and end up in Lockhart or Luling.

racerX · 08-31-2012, 11:15 AM

Stubbs - best BBQ IMO

mosesbotbol · 08-31-2012, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by hammondc

If your family is willing to go to Llano, they should go the same distance in the opposite direction and end up in Lockhart or Luling.

Llano is a scenic drive more than wanting Coopers (which GW Bush is a fan of I heard), what places do you recommend in Lockhart or Luling?

hammondc · 08-31-2012, 11:47 AM

Yep. Llano drive is nice. If your family is the active type, you should hike Enchanted Rock next time.

For Luling/Lockhart-
Kreuz Market (prounouced 'criets')
City Market
Blacks
Smittys

Mattso3000 · 08-31-2012, 06:30 PM

Thanks for the info guys. Going to have to look into enchanted rock, sounds like fun.

Mattso3000 · 09-08-2012, 01:33 AM

My bro picked up a couple of tickets to the Texas-new mexico game tomorrow. Should be fun.

longknocker · 09-08-2012, 04:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Mattso3000

My bro picked up a couple of tickets to the Texas-new mexico game tomorrow. Should be fun.

Hook-Em, Horns!

Have Fun, Matt!

BHalbrooks · 09-08-2012, 11:57 AM

I'm so jealous. I'm trying to convince my Wife to move to Texas when her billet is done in Boston

Mattso3000 · 09-09-2012, 06:04 PM

Heading to the Salt Lick in Driftwood right now...

El Fumador · 09-10-2012, 01:09 AM

sorry but the saltlick is for tourist.... City Market is great. Lockhart is the official bbq capital of texas per texas state legislature... Blacks has been around for 80yrs and is out of this world, Kreuz is alright, but Smitty's and Blacks are just awesome, if you can't get out of Austin there is a place in the hood called Sam's BBQ, texas monthly named it number 3 joint out of 50, this is where Stevie Ray Vaughn used to eat bbq, it is on 12th street in east Austin. Hero's and Legacies is great, however I would go to Perry's Steakhouse for a Steak. And if your not wife is not going, then the Landing STrip is always a good time to see some titty's. and if you want to drive to taylor texas Louie Muellers is some of the best bbq you will ever have in your life, get the beef rib and the brisket... and 6th street is a must for music downtown....

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kydsid Ditat Deus Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Jason Location: Among the Pines Posts: 2,361 Trading: (46)	Re: What To Do in Austin, TX... Restaurants, just look online in usual places, anything worth visiting has been put online, as Austin is full of high tech users. What to do? 6th St of course, kinda like Bourbon St in New Orleans. At a loss for the rest it depends on what you are into. Cigar places? Habano House downtown or Fumee out in Cedar Park north of town. There is also a Cool River Steak House and Cigar Lounge, which is related to the same name places in Dallas and Denver. Haven't been to the Austin one but the Dallas one is a nice place with a good steak. __________________ Check out the Cigar Asylum Newbie Sampler Trade

08-30-2012, 07:28 AM	#3
Mattso3000 Will ninja for beer Join Date: Aug 2010 First Name: Matt Location: Burnsville, MN Posts: 2,842 Trading: (20)	Re: What To Do in Austin, TX... A Steak House and Cigar Lounge? That's going on the itinerary for sure. Thanks! __________________ Please Support the Troop Support Contest!

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Jefft72 Still Watching My Back Join Date: Oct 2011 First Name: Jeff Location: League City, TX Posts: 219 Trading: (2)	Re: What To Do in Austin, TX... Heroes and Legacies on the north side of town is a great place to get a smoke. If you are up on that area of town for H&L then there is a Texas Land and Cattle just up the road. Steak lunch followed by a great cigar should make for a great afternoon.

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htown Feeling at Home Join Date: Dec 2008 First Name: Mike Location: Sugar Land Posts: 877 Trading: (29)	Re: What To Do in Austin, TX... You can also get some good fare at Threadgills and sometimes some nice live music.

08-30-2012, 02:13 PM	#6
hammondc Moar Padrons! Join Date: Aug 2010 First Name: Chip Location: Senoia, GA Posts: 2,626 Trading: (17)	Re: What To Do in Austin, TX... -Find a Trudys and get a stuffed avocado -Hey Cupcake - get a cupcake with a whippet (filled with whipped cream) -Gingerman for a good beer bar. Eat before you go. They have a lot on tap, but the food sucks -Capitol Building? Saltlick in driftwood if you have time (BYOB there). I think there is better Q in TX, but this one gets all the publicity. - +1 on Heroes & Legacies -

08-30-2012, 02:35 PM	#8
Jefft72 Still Watching My Back Join Date: Oct 2011 First Name: Jeff Location: League City, TX Posts: 219 Trading: (2)	Re: What To Do in Austin, TX... Lockhart is a definite must visit. I can't wait to visit again. Trudys - love the breakfast buffet, and the mexican martinis (not necessarily in the same trip).

08-30-2012, 02:48 PM	#11
hammondc Moar Padrons! Join Date: Aug 2010 First Name: Chip Location: Senoia, GA Posts: 2,626 Trading: (17)	Re: What To Do in Austin, TX... It is some of the best in Austin. The problem for me is that it is far from consistent. Sometimes it is very good. Sometimes it is horrible. Same thing for the Rudys chain. Bill Miller is always terrible. I've only been to Coopers once. Do not remember much about it. If your family is willing to go to Llano, they should go the same distance in the opposite direction and end up in Lockhart or Luling.

08-31-2012, 11:15 AM	#12
racerX Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Mar 2011 First Name: john Location: Mesa AZ Posts: 261 Trading: (0)	Re: What To Do in Austin, TX... Stubbs - best BBQ IMO

08-31-2012, 11:47 AM	#14
hammondc Moar Padrons! Join Date: Aug 2010 First Name: Chip Location: Senoia, GA Posts: 2,626 Trading: (17)	Re: What To Do in Austin, TX... Yep. Llano drive is nice. If your family is the active type, you should hike Enchanted Rock next time. For Luling/Lockhart- Kreuz Market (prounouced 'criets') City Market Blacks Smittys

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Mattso3000 Will ninja for beer Join Date: Aug 2010 First Name: Matt Location: Burnsville, MN Posts: 2,842 Trading: (20)	Re: What To Do in Austin, TX... Thanks for the info guys. Going to have to look into enchanted rock, sounds like fun. __________________ Please Support the Troop Support Contest!

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Mattso3000 Will ninja for beer Join Date: Aug 2010 First Name: Matt Location: Burnsville, MN Posts: 2,842 Trading: (20)	Re: What To Do in Austin, TX... My bro picked up a couple of tickets to the Texas-new mexico game tomorrow. Should be fun. __________________ Please Support the Troop Support Contest!

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BHalbrooks Have My Own Room Join Date: Nov 2011 First Name: B Location: Texas Posts: 1,122 Trading: (5)	Re: What To Do in Austin, TX... I'm so jealous. I'm trying to convince my Wife to move to Texas when her billet is done in Boston

09-09-2012, 06:04 PM	#19
Mattso3000 Will ninja for beer Join Date: Aug 2010 First Name: Matt Location: Burnsville, MN Posts: 2,842 Trading: (20)	Re: What To Do in Austin, TX... Heading to the Salt Lick in Driftwood right now... __________________ Please Support the Troop Support Contest!

09-10-2012, 01:09 AM	#20
El Fumador (Opus X Pig) Join Date: Sep 2009 First Name: Juan Location: Maui Hi Posts: 134 Trading: (9)	Re: What To Do in Austin, TX... sorry but the saltlick is for tourist.... City Market is great. Lockhart is the official bbq capital of texas per texas state legislature... Blacks has been around for 80yrs and is out of this world, Kreuz is alright, but Smitty's and Blacks are just awesome, if you can't get out of Austin there is a place in the hood called Sam's BBQ, texas monthly named it number 3 joint out of 50, this is where Stevie Ray Vaughn used to eat bbq, it is on 12th street in east Austin. Hero's and Legacies is great, however I would go to Perry's Steakhouse for a Steak. And if your not wife is not going, then the Landing STrip is always a good time to see some titty's. and if you want to drive to taylor texas Louie Muellers is some of the best bbq you will ever have in your life, get the beef rib and the brisket... and 6th street is a must for music downtown....