ryan hemphill: what to do in austin, texas
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FOOD
Visiting Austin and not indulging in barbecue would bea mistake you'd regret for the rest of your life.One of Austin’s most popular barbecue spots is FranklinBarbecue. If you visit Franklin's expect to wait in line for four tofive hours. la Barbecue and Micklethwait Craft Meats are twoother popular barbecue spots worth checking out.
BATS
Austin is home to the largest urban bat colony in theentire world. The bats make their home under the Congress AvenueBridge. During July and August, up to 1.5 million bats fly outfrom under the bridge in search of insects to eat. The experience is free, and all you have to do is standon the bridge at sunset.
MOVIES
According to directors Quentin Tarantino and RichardLinklater, the Alamo Drafthouse is one of the bestmovie theaters in the world. In recent years the Alamo Drafthouse has expanded toother locations, but Austin is still its headquarters. The cinema chain is famous for its policy on customerbehavior. It strictly enforces a no talking or texting ruleduring films. Customers who break this rule are warnedand even ejected from the cinema. But don’t worry! The cinema is also known for its funevents and its quirky movie selection.
NATURE
Austin and the surrounding area feature many greathiking and swimming spots:You can explore Longhorn Caverns.Swim at Hippie Hollow (clothing optional)Bike the loop of Lady Bird Lake.Swim in Barton Springs Pool where the spring-fedwaters are always 70 degrees.