So much to do in Austin...where do I begin?
Hula Hut restaurant on Lake Austin. Not the most delicious food, but definitely the best atmosphere around sunset. Refuse to to be seated inside; go out to patio for the fish bowl drink!
www.hulahut.com
Waterloo record store-an amazing collection for the music lover.
Are you renting a car for the day?
Westlake neighborhood (Sandra Bullock's home is here)........a neighborhood in west Austin, a little similar to Hollywood Hills and Beverly Hills.
Mt. Bonnell....breathtaking views of the lake, hills and city skyline. Don't go after 10 p.m....you will be ticketed for sure!
If you feel like swimming during the day ..Barton Springs swimming pool in Zilker Park is right on. Not your typical swimming pool...its naturally fed by a spring as is probably the size of 3 olympic pools. (look at website for pics
http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/parks/bartonsprings.htm
http://www.texasoutside.com/bartonpool.htm
Zilker park is a nice place to stretch your legs, read a book etc.
If this is your first time for Austin...traveling down the infamous 6th st during some of the craziest nightlife available. (not until after 10 p.m. of course) Bars upon clubs upon bars. Gaze your eyes upon the scantily clad women.
A lot of the bars are good for going in, waiting in line, taking a shot and leaving for the one next door. I recommend Touche bar, they are famous for making flaming Dr peppers while not buring the bar down---kinda like a scene from "Cocktail".
if you like blues/jazz/rock..I recommend Antones or the Continental Club. If you are there on a Tuesday..the ContClub is packed for the Happy HIppy Hour.
And most importantly, after all your bar hopping, you must eat late night at Magnolia Cafe on S.Congress Ave.(not the other one) Everyone eats there late ranging from drag queens to politicians. It rocks!
Maybe you will be in town for a live concert at the televised Austin City Limits.
I just gave you a schedule for what I would do in 24 hours in Austin. Damn, I would sleep like a baby that night...err techinally that next morning!
Have fun googling all of this on the net for addresses and info!