What to Do in Austin

This was going to be exclusively for my friend Rebecca, but I kept adding and adding and figured someone else might get some use out of this list, too  :-)

Zilker park
play frisbee,
have a bbq,
toss around a football,
go for a hike around the hilly/rocky areas,
get on the Zilker train that goes around the park,
take a dip in Barton Springs (super cold water but great on a warm day),
sunbathe on a hill near the water,
go for a jog on the hike and bike trail,
take a picnic lunch,
photograph nature/people/things,
Zilker Botanical Garden..

Downtown
people-watch on the downtown streets,
peruse some of the local shops,
check out Waterloo Records for some interesting new music or classic old stuff,
get a treat at Amy’s Ice Cream next-door to Waterloo,
go to the Whole Foods and browse some tasty, earthy, organic foods and snacks (maybe to take with you on your picnic at Zilker),
check out local music during the dinner-time/evening hours,
photograph urban life,
grab a cocktail at a cozy pub,
ride the ‘Dillo to take you to any part of the downtown area (it’s free),
take a tour of the Capitol if you can’t think of anything else to do :-P
play pool at Buffalo Billiards,
Alamo Drafthouse for a movie and lunch,
check out one of many art museums for a quiet afternoon,
Warehouse district if you’re in a classier mood (Gingerman is a must-visit),
Walk or bike around the UT campus,
Grab lunch at a small restaurant on The Drag (Guadalupe St across from the union bldg)..

South Congress
local knick-knack shops,
music stores,
vintage stores,
visit a variety of local restaurants (my recommendation at some point during your stay: Magnolia Cafe),
watch the Congress Ave bats (look it up  lol)
catch a movie at the Paramount,
get a tattoo/piercing at Gully Cat or Diablo Rojo (these two shops come highly recommended)
Get your hair done in a wild style at Hairy Situations,
Mexican food with a 50s-style vibe at Chuy’s Mexican Restaurant..

West Austin
rent a ski boat/paddle boat/etc. on Lake Travis (my and Kev’s recommendation: Just for Fun on Hiline)
visit Camp Mabry and grab a few things at the PX,
take a motorcycle down 2222 west until sunset,
Check out Hippie Hollow if you’re feeling especially confident  lol

North Austin
Chinese food at Suzi’s China Grill off of Anderson,
Rock Climbing, go-karts, mini golf, rides and paintball at Austin’s Park,

Okay, I need to stop now!  But you get the idea.. There is a LOT to do in Austin!