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

01-15-2009, 11:21 AM

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!!!!

Beagleone · 01-15-2009, 02:05 PM

Get a hold of Trudy (TTours) and see if you can get him to come out to smoke with you.

I am about 180 miles north of Austin, so it makes it hard for a herf. Can't do a road trip then because of family commitments that weekend. Hope you enjoy it. I spent many years in and around Austin, but can't seem to bring myself to move there.

01-15-2009, 02:28 PM

6th street can be fun/rough. depending. I'd get out of there before closing time though.

DrDubzz · 01-15-2009, 02:30 PM

Heroes and Legacies is a good place there for cigars and related items.

I've haven't lived there since I was 14, but I think Yazzie lives in the area

01-16-2009, 10:35 AM

thanks guys, adding to the list!

I'll hit up TTours & Yazzie on PM now.

mosesbotbol · 01-16-2009, 11:22 AM

Go to the Salt Lick in Driftwood. Best BBQ ever!

There's a cigar bar right near the State House. State House and Texas History Museum are both good takes as well.

Don't know how old you are, but 6th St. is for just over 21 crowd.

s15driftking · 01-25-2009, 12:43 PM

BBQ - go to Rudys, its amazing

GoodFood - Iron Cactus, this place makes the guacamole in front of you!!! its also a trendy bar as well.

Theres a place thats got an outdoor stage for local bands etc and the stage is between two bars, someone help me out with this one! cant remember.

Theres a head shop thats got a decent selection of cigars right across from the Hilton Gardens. The street behind the hilton gardens is to Canada what Quillett Street is. There are 20 bars on that strip... including a coyote ugly.

LOVE AUSTIN TX!!!

01-29-2009, 09:53 AM

Nice! Thanks guys, I'm 35 but 21 in spirit; I might just have to check out 6th for a spell just for the experience.

s15driftking · 01-29-2009, 10:19 AM

I swear man, if you ever come to Columbus i will take you out for a great time!

Or else... if i'm in Socal. alot of my boys live out there!

01-29-2009, 10:40 AM

You know you're on, Bob. You just let me know when you come out here for a visit.

02-05-2009, 10:51 AM

Heading out there today guys; thanks again. If anyone's free for a smoke & a drink, please let me know!

DrDubzz · 02-05-2009, 11:32 AM

I won't be in Austin, but I'll be in Orange County in a couple months

02-05-2009, 11:46 AM

Oh REALLY........are you coming when Big Vito (Perry) will be in town in early April when we're gonna herf it up?

s15driftking · 02-05-2009, 12:54 PM

BTW, found the street where all the nightlife is.. its called West 6th... so much to do on that street.

Go to the Coyote ugly

also, this place has an outdoor stage between two bars... the main bar is called Cedar street

http://www.cedarstreetaustin.com/
^^^ the warehouse district is awesome!!!

01-15-2009, 11:21 AM	#1
mrreindeer Guest Posts: n/a	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!!!!

01-15-2009, 02:05 PM	#2
Beagleone Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Between here and there Posts: 830 Trading: (18)	Re: going to Austin, TX for the first time ever... Get a hold of Trudy (TTours) and see if you can get him to come out to smoke with you. I am about 180 miles north of Austin, so it makes it hard for a herf. Can't do a road trip then because of family commitments that weekend. Hope you enjoy it. I spent many years in and around Austin, but can't seem to bring myself to move there. __________________ Whoever said "laughter is the best medicine" didn't have gonorrhea.

01-15-2009, 02:28 PM	#3
theycallmedan'lboone Guest Posts: n/a	Re: going to Austin, TX for the first time ever... 6th street can be fun/rough. depending. I'd get out of there before closing time though.

01-15-2009, 02:30 PM	#4
DrDubzz Formerly RX2010 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tim Location: Virginia Posts: 2,201 Trading: (34)	Re: going to Austin, TX for the first time ever... Heroes and Legacies is a good place there for cigars and related items. I've haven't lived there since I was 14, but I think Yazzie lives in the area

01-16-2009, 10:35 AM	#5
mrreindeer Guest Posts: n/a	Re: going to Austin, TX for the first time ever... thanks guys, adding to the list! I'll hit up TTours & Yazzie on PM now.

01-16-2009, 11:22 AM	#6
mosesbotbol That's a Corgi Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Moses Location: Boston Posts: 6,171 Trading: (6)	Re: going to Austin, TX for the first time ever... Go to the Salt Lick in Driftwood. Best BBQ ever! There's a cigar bar right near the State House. State House and Texas History Museum are both good takes as well. Don't know how old you are, but 6th St. is for just over 21 crowd. __________________ Port Wine & Claret \| British Cars \| Welsh Corgi's

01-25-2009, 12:43 PM	#7
s15driftking Go Browns! Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Bobby Location: Columbus Ohio Posts: 2,763 Trading: (16)	Re: going to Austin, TX for the first time ever... BBQ - go to Rudys, its amazing GoodFood - Iron Cactus, this place makes the guacamole in front of you!!! its also a trendy bar as well. Theres a place thats got an outdoor stage for local bands etc and the stage is between two bars, someone help me out with this one! cant remember. Theres a head shop thats got a decent selection of cigars right across from the Hilton Gardens. The street behind the hilton gardens is to Canada what Quillett Street is. There are 20 bars on that strip... including a coyote ugly. LOVE AUSTIN TX!!! __________________ diamonds/guns

01-29-2009, 09:53 AM	#8
mrreindeer Guest Posts: n/a	Re: going to Austin, TX for the first time ever... Nice! Thanks guys, I'm 35 but 21 in spirit; I might just have to check out 6th for a spell just for the experience.

01-29-2009, 10:19 AM	#9
s15driftking Go Browns! Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Bobby Location: Columbus Ohio Posts: 2,763 Trading: (16)	Re: going to Austin, TX for the first time ever... I swear man, if you ever come to Columbus i will take you out for a great time! Or else... if i'm in Socal. alot of my boys live out there! __________________ diamonds/guns

01-29-2009, 10:40 AM	#10
mrreindeer Guest Posts: n/a	Re: going to Austin, TX for the first time ever... You know you're on, Bob. You just let me know when you come out here for a visit.

02-05-2009, 10:51 AM	#11
mrreindeer Guest Posts: n/a	Re: going to Austin, TX for the first time ever... Heading out there today guys; thanks again. If anyone's free for a smoke & a drink, please let me know!

02-05-2009, 11:32 AM	#12
DrDubzz Formerly RX2010 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tim Location: Virginia Posts: 2,201 Trading: (34)	Re: going to Austin, TX for the first time ever... I won't be in Austin, but I'll be in Orange County in a couple months

02-05-2009, 11:46 AM	#13
mrreindeer Guest Posts: n/a	Re: going to Austin, TX for the first time ever... Oh REALLY........are you coming when Big Vito (Perry) will be in town in early April when we're gonna herf it up?

02-05-2009, 12:54 PM	#14
s15driftking Go Browns! Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Bobby Location: Columbus Ohio Posts: 2,763 Trading: (16)	Re: going to Austin, TX for the first time ever... BTW, found the street where all the nightlife is.. its called West 6th... so much to do on that street. Go to the Coyote ugly also, this place has an outdoor stage between two bars... the main bar is called Cedar street http://www.cedarstreetaustin.com/ ^^^ the warehouse district is awesome!!! __________________ diamonds/guns