While the Frank Erwin Center is celebrating its 30th anniversary of serving the Austin community, we couldn’t help but think of all the other great things that have molded Austin into this wonderful city which we call “home.” Live music, entertainment, drinks, food and recreation are just a few aspects of Austin that make it such a vivacious and social city. There is always something new and exciting to do in this young, booming town. And, just in case you ever feel like you have done it all, here is a list of 30 fantastic things that everyone should experience in Austin!
| 1. |
Enjoy beautiful art at the Blanton Museum |
| 2. |
Splash around Barton Springs on a nice, sunny day |
| 3. |
Dress up and socialize in the downtown scene on 6th, 5th and 4th street |
4. |
Rock out to your favorite bands at the ACL Music Festival in September |
| 5. |
Attend Eeyore’s Birthday Party in April |
| 6. |
Come see the Harlem Globetrotters, every February, at the Frank Erwin Center |
| 7. |
Participate in a marathon or a bike race around Town Lake |
| 8. |
See a great family show at the Frank Erwin Center, like Playhouse Disney Live! on December 27 (see page 7) |
| 9. |
Grab some friends and go tubing down the Guadalupe River |
| 10. |
In December, walk along the Trail of Lights in Zilker Park |
| 11. |
Eat out at tasty restaurants specific to the Austin area |
| 12. |
Rent a boat or wave runner for the day on Lake Travis |
| 13. |
Experience the beautiful 40-acres of the University of Texas |
| 14. |
Tour the state capital |
| 15. |
Laugh all night at comedy clubs, like Esther’s Follies |
| 16. |
Watch a movie outdoors at the Zilker Hillside Theater |
| 17. |
Engulf yourself in great books at BookPeople |
| 18. |
Watch thousands of bats fly out from under the Congress Avenue Bridge |
| 19. |
Trek to the Frank Erwin Center to watch the exciting UIL Basketball Tournament in late February/early March |
| 20. |
Obtain a beautiful view of the Austin hill country at Mount Bonnell |
| 21. |
Give your taste buds a treat and enjoy a Texas wine tasting tour |
| 22. |
Listen to the striking sounds of the Trans Siberian Orchestra every December at the Frank Erwin Center |
| 23. |
Cheer on our Longhorns at a Texas football game |
| 24. |
Enjoy live music at South by Southwest in March |
| 25. |
Take pleasure in viewing an IMAX film at the Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum |
| 26. |
Get hyped up when watching a Texas basketball game at the Frank Erwin Center |
| 27. |
Dance the night away at Gruene Hall or Midnight Rodeo |
| 28. |
Look for future film producers at the Austin Film Festival in October |
| 29. |
Observe new and exciting motorcycles at the Republic of Texas Biker Rally in late May/early June |
| 30. |
Be amazed at the animals and tricks of the Ringling Bros. and Barnum and Bailey circus, each summer, at the Frank Erwin Center |
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