going to Austin, TX for the first time ever...2/06

Hey guys & gals, I'm going to be in Austin the weekend of 2/06. I'll be going with a colleague for a business event that weekend but might have some free time to do some exploring. I might even have an hour or two for a cigar!

Since I've never been to Austin, I'd love to check out the 'must see's' of the town I've heard so much about. On the Real World, you know. And from stories I've heard from SXSW. And well, that's about all I know about Austin.

So what should I check out?? Sights, eats, good bars, cigar joints....any herfs planned in case I have some time to join up?

I'll be staying downtown.

Thanks!!!!