Keep Austin Weird

Reasons I love Austin: Hippie Haven of Texas

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  1. Good eats: foodie capital of Texas with vegan options galore, the famous Torchy’s Tacos, and Hey Cupcake!

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2. Fantastic music scene: many concerts including the Lumineers, ACL, SXSW.

3. Poetry slams//Andrea Gibson shows

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4. Festivals: Zilker Kite Festival, Marley Fest

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5. Kayaking along Lady Bird Lake to see thousands of bats fly out from underneath the Congress Bridge

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6. Street art

7. First place in Texas that we felt accepted, aka can walk down the street holding hands without attracting stares

8. 6th street bachelorette parties: thankfully no pictures are available from that night

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9. Umlauf Sculpture Gardens

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Hippie Hollow (picture via google)

10. Barton Springs Pool// Hamilton Pool// Hippie Hollow (clothing optional)

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Mount Bonnell (picture via destination360.com)

11. Hiking up to Mount Bonnell: admire the mansions that line the water’s edge

12. The many, many college friends who migrated to Austin and now call it home


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