If you're ever in Austin for any reason and are looking for things to do, places to eat and drink, check out these places in one of the raddest cities in the US.
The Jackalope: If you arrive in downtown Austin at around 5 pm, forget those food trucks you see scattered around the area because they are closed at that time! Go to The Jackalope after you check-in to your hotel for a pulled pork sandwich, a beer, and some weird Japanese movies on the screen. They also have veggie options for those of you who don't eat meat.
The Hot Dog King: The truck is yellow, so it isn't hard to miss. Plus it's outside of a bar, so it's a great place to go after a long night of drinking, or in between all of the drinking. The veggie dog is their best one and all of their options are about $5 each.
Arlo's: Best. Damn. Vegan. Food. Ever. Just thinking about it now is making my mouth water.
Me So Hungry: It's located right next to Arlo's and they cater to meat-lovers and vegans alike.
Mohawk: This place was the first venue we went to for Chaos in Tejas and their layout is one of the craziest and most awesome ones I've seen. There are outdoor and indoor stages, 2 tiered balconies, a green room, and 3 bars.
Red7: We didn't know this place had an outdoor stage until after we missed one of the first bands of our first night in Austin. It has an indoor stage as well. Aside from some awkward moments with the staff there, it's still a worthwhile bar to check out. If you're looking for
Stoneys Beer this where you'll find it.
Cheer Up Charlie's: The bar itself was about the size of my living room, but the outdoor area was expansive, they have an outdoor stage, a nice parachute for shade over their patio area and a ton of trees all over.
The Scoot Inn: It seemed like it was out in the middle of nowhere, but what do I know about the outskirts of downtown Austin? Another good example of utilizing what seems like an undesirable space and making it into something useful. They have a huge outdoor area, an outdoor stage, and a somewhat wider selection of beer there and the staff was really friendly.
Beerland: I didn't even look at the bar when I was there! So I'm not even really sure what their selection of beer is there. It's dark, cool, and in the women's restroom they have a cute cross-stitched sign that says "PLEASE
DON'T DO COKE IN THE LADIES RESTROOM."
Club Deville: My least favorite of the venues we went to. Maybe it had to do with the fact that I wasn't really into any of the bands playing there. There's an outdoor stage, outdoor seating area, and an indoor bar.
Trailer Space Records: There were so many things to look at here: posters, arcade games, records, books, movies, more posters, action figures, the list goes on. It felt more like a place to hang out rather than just a regular record store. Plus, they have a public restroom. Take that, Rasputin Records!
Texas State Capitol Building: Probably one of the most massive buildings I've ever seen. You could see it when the plane is about to land, you can see it from miles away on the other side of downtown. This place is HUGE. They offer tours, but if you aren't the type to endure a tour (like Bearded Man and I) then a quick 5-minute stroll on a Sunday morning is enough for photos and touristy shit you do on vacation.
Even if you have been to Austin, but not to these places, check them out.
