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Old 02-19-2014, 05:32 PM
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I decided to take a mini vacation before this summers big vacation, needed some time off from work!

Need ideas of hotels and things to do.

So far I am looking at Casulo Hotel.

Things to do:
State capitol
bats
6th St.
steam train
mount bonnel
south congress ave
Tx military forces museum

http://www.austinchronicle.com/food/...o-hype-places/
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When are you planning on making the trip, Austin usually has different events depending on the dates

I know the lone star round up will be the first weekend of april
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cruise on 2222 and lime creek road?
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Originally Posted by charlie_gonzales
When are you planning on making the trip, Austin usually has different events depending on the dates

I know the lone star round up will be the first weekend of april
Late March, sadly I will be in my CRV, so no cruises for me

Plus, no one wants to see my shitwagon.
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I would refrain from that hotel of choice. I work 2 minutes from it and its not the nicest of areas. Whats your budget?

EDIT: as an alternative... see if you can book here... http://www.austinmotel.com/ Ive been wanting to do a weekend with the wife there. Its about as downtown as you get with all the good **** (bars) within walking distance.

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Habitat Hotel is a cool place, not walking distance from attractions though.
Pearl St Inn is a cool B&B near campus.
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I like to stay at the hyatt place on 3rd street....
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Under $200 a night. And closer to $150 as possible. I don't need to be super close. I don't mind driving a bit for a better room.
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Here's some ideas I took from people on Tech.. I had a blast doing it.


https://ls1tech.com/forums/texas-mem...ts-fun-do.html
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I would skip the bats. IMO, not really all that cool, plus sometimes they come out after the sun is down so you don't see anything.
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Thanks guys.

Mainly looking for hotels now.
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hilton on 35 and 7th is where i stay everytime i go.
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Thanks all, booked the Omni this morning.
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When are you planning a trip? A meet might be worth looking into and the C&C in Austin I was informed is on the second Sunday of each month
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I will be there close to the end of March. I may actually have to take my truck, trading a guy wheels, and don't think carrying them around in the CRV will be fun.
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Trading the polished gmcs? What wheels are you getting if you don't mind me asking and throwing your topic off hand. I'm a big fan of the polished gmcs, that's what I put on my yukon

Truck looks slick btw, I would love to check it out
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Go to the Bacon restaurant on 10th. 3rd best in the nation.
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Charlie...centerline snipers. I got them for a friend. Now he wants something else so we may trade. I'm bagging the truck if it doesn't sell saturday. Thanks. I've dumped a ton into it. Lost interest and want a new camaro or G8.

I will check that place out^

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Old 02-26-2014, 08:12 AM
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Too bad you aren't bringing a car. We have "activities" every weekend. If you want to check it out, PM me.
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Well, if all goes well, I may be bringing a newish SS or G8...we'll see how serious this guy is on saturday. If so, I will for sure PM for details. I'd spectate and watch guys who actually have something interesting.


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