Austin

Great fun at the parade, just drinking coffee, eating bagels and enjoying the entertainment in the morning sun.

Austins Gem was a great tour.  Three great breweries, the texas state cemetery, murals, breweries, and state capital were highlights.   Many famous politicians, and military heroes (Chris Kyle), and football legends (Darrell Royal, Tom Landry) are in the cemetery.   

Home Slice PIzza is a funky nepolitan NY style pizza place in Texas.   Pizza was excellent, the kind of place where the simple cheese slice may be the best so you can appreciate the sauce and crust.  Bonus:  Mr. Rogers Mural on side of building and the famous Willie Nelson for President near by.  Picture from Austin Entertainment.

South Congress has a great vibe.   hops of all kinds up and down South Congress, vintage/thrifty, upscale, candy, funky gifts.    Enjoyed a candy store called Big Top with an old school soda fountain and ice cream case.  Also like Monkey See Monkey Do.  Great places to eat:  Home Slice, Torchy's Tacos, lots of Mexican places, coffee shops and some bbq.  Don't you love Mexican Coke?

Historic Scoot Inn is a small venue dating back to 1871 and has the feel of a large back yard with a stage and a bar.  You can stand near the stage or sit at the bar in the back which is still close to the stage.  Yacht Rock Review is a fun band covering the light rock of the late 70's and early 80's.  The crowd was surprisingly young with women in their 20s and 30s donning captian's hats.

Barton Springs Municipal Pool is a natural spring turned into a public pool in Zilker Park.  The water is surprisingly cold which is refreshing in mid-June Austin after 3 hours of biking.  It is much better than the common public pool with the natural setting.  Hang out for families and teenagers. It costs about $9 per person.

Easy Tiger is a bakery and restaurant, and like so many places in Austin, a fun atmosphere.   This place leans German, we like charcuterie and giant pretzels, also had a Brat.  Beer garden with big selection.