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Austin in February
Board: State: Texas
Aug 31, 2016 5:59am
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Some of my Aunts and cousins are planning a girls trip to Austin in February.
Any ideas on what would be fun for us to do.
Restaurant or historical tours etc.
I'm hoping to get a letterbox or two but none my family box, so they would have to be drive by's.

Thanks!
Re: Austin in February
Board: State: Texas
Reply to: #933962 by Spartanfans
Aug 31, 2016 8:36am
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For quick finds of interesting stamps I would suggest anything by Origami Hen or Bloomin Gramma Jo.
Re: Austin in February
Board: State: Texas
Reply to: #933978 by PI Joe
Sep 1, 2016 4:40am
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Or Bell Motel.
Re: Austin in February
Board: State: Texas
Reply to: #933962 by Spartanfans
Sep 1, 2016 7:45am
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Austin will be nice and cool in Feb - a great time to visit.

This article captures some of the best museums to check out https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2012/oct/17/austin-10-best-museums-galleries

I'd definitely recommend Harry Ransom, Bob Bullock, and LBJ. One thing not on the list is the Ladybird Johnson Wildflower Center, which is a lovely place to visit if the weather is nice. You should also make a visit to Texas State Capitol, which is very worthwhile to see.

As for restaurants - so much depends on what you like, but you should definitely plan on breakfast tacos. Tacodeli, Taco Shack, Torchy's Tacos - all are very popular. BBQ is also a big thing. Google "Austin breakfast tacos" or "Austin BBQ" and you will get loads of info.

I do have a lot of drive by boxes in case you are interested. I'm particularly proud of "Taco Prayer" - which is a drive by and you could combine with a visit to Tacodeli. Your family could eat while you grab a box. :)

Hope you have a great trip!
Re: Austin in February
Board: State: Texas
Reply to: #934058 by Origami Hen
Sep 1, 2016 9:16am
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I second Torchys!

Also, there are a lot of restaurants with live music. We went to one a fewe years ago that was great tex mex food and sat on the patio and listed to a live brand. Ther are lots of choices! Not native, so I can't recommend , but know there are many!

Have fun!