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Austin slow stay · Technology industry and maker-space events candidate

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Austin slow stay · Technology industry and maker-space events candidate

  1. Day 1

    Austin

    America/Chicago
    1. to · Lodging Check in or drop bags Hyatt Place Austin Downtown
    2. to · Activity Walk Congress Avenue toward the lake Congress Avenue, Austin

      Keep the walk optional on a late arrival.

    3. to · Activity Explore the public waterfront near the Congress Avenue bridge Lady Bird Lake, Austin
    4. to · Meal Dinner downtown Downtown Austin
    OvernightHyatt Place Austin DowntownAustin
  2. Day 2

    Austin

    America/Chicago
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near South Congress South Congress, Austin
    2. to · Activity Browse a record shop and nearby storefronts Waterloo Records area, Austin

      Check the shop's current address and opening hours before traveling.

    3. to · Meal Lunch around the chosen record shop Austin, Texas
    4. to · Activity Walk South Congress and compare venue listings South Congress, Austin

      Check the Continental Club and other current lineups.

    5. to · Lodging Take a hotel break before the evening Downtown Austin
    6. to · Meal Early dinner near the chosen venue Austin, Texas
    7. to · Activity Hear a live set Austin, Texas

      Use the actual doors, performance time, and entry requirements.

    OvernightHyatt Place Austin DowntownAustin
  3. Day 3

    Austin

    America/Chicago
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near the hotel Downtown Austin
    2. to · Activity Explore Austin Central Library's public spaces Austin Central Library, Austin

      Check its current program calendar for a talk or class you can actually attend.

    3. to · Activity Walk the Seaholm district Seaholm District, Austin

      Look at how former utility infrastructure fits into the newer neighborhood.

    4. to · Meal Lunch around 2nd Street 2nd Street District, Austin
    5. to · Activity Choose a public maker event or hands-on museum visit Austin, Texas

      Check for a bookable public event at a local maker space. Thinkery's public exhibitions are an alternative, particularly for families.

    6. to · Meal Dinner downtown or near your afternoon stop Austin, Texas
    OvernightHyatt Place Austin DowntownAustin
  4. Day 4

    Austin

    America/Chicago
    1. to · Meal Breakfast downtown Downtown Austin
    2. to · Activity Visit the Texas Capitol Texas Capitol, Austin

      Check visitor access, screening, and official tour schedules.

    3. to · Activity Walk the Capitol grounds and nearby streets Texas Capitol Grounds, Austin
    4. to · Meal Lunch around Congress Avenue Congress Avenue, Austin
    5. to · Activity Visit the Bullock Texas State History Museum Bullock Texas State History Museum, Austin

      Choose the exhibits you want and check separate show times if you are adding one.

    6. to · Activity Walk part of the university-area civic district University of Texas at Austin
    7. to · Meal Dinner downtown Downtown Austin
    OvernightHyatt Place Austin DowntownAustin
  5. Day 5

    Austin

    America/Chicago
    1. to · Meal Breakfast tacos in East Austin East Austin

      Choose one breakfast stop before walking the nearby blocks.

    2. to · Activity Explore the streets around East Cesar Chavez East Cesar Chavez, Austin
    3. to · Meal Choose barbecue or another taco lunch East Austin

      Check hours, lines, and sellout information. Give the entire block to the meal you care most about.

    4. to · Activity Walk through the public streets around downtown's 2nd Street District 2nd Street District, Austin
    5. to · Activity Visit a market on its actual operating day or browse a local food shop Republic Square, Austin

      Check the calendar for market days.

    6. to · Meal Dinner around South Congress or downtown Austin, Texas
    OvernightHyatt Place Austin DowntownAustin
  6. Day 6

    Austin

    America/Chicago
    1. to · Meal Breakfast downtown Downtown Austin
    2. to · Activity Walk the Lady Bird Lake trail toward Auditorium Shores Auditorium Shores, Austin

      Choose an out-and-back distance and check weather and trail advisories.

    3. to · Activity Continue toward the Long Center and public waterfront Long Center, Austin
    4. to · Meal Lunch near South Lamar South Lamar, Austin
    5. to · Activity Choose a short Zilker Park walk or an indoor break Zilker Metropolitan Park, Austin

      Take the shorter option if the midday heat is high.

    6. to · Ground transport Return downtown Downtown Austin
    7. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel Downtown Austin
    OvernightHyatt Place Austin DowntownAustin
  7. Day 7

    Austin

    America/Chicago
    1. to · Meal Breakfast downtown Downtown Austin
    2. to · Activity Walk an open stretch of the lakefront Lady Bird Lake, Austin

      Make this optional if you need to leave early.

    3. to · Lodging Check out and collect bags Hyatt Place Austin Downtown