Keeping it weird in Austin

After waking up in my lovely hotel room, I made my way downstairs to use one of the bikes provided to hotel guests for free. The Line hotel is a great location as it is right next to the Colorado River, a great place to go for a morning bike ride. There is a lovely paved route along the river, winding it's way all the way up to Zilker Botanical Garden. There are plenty of photo worthy stops along the way! After a morning ride I walked over to South Congress where I had fun exploring all of the boutique shops, be sure to visit Alens Boots to sharpen up your Texas style! After a long day cycling and exploring the shops I was ready for a hearty southern style dinner. Well... look no further than Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken (that's the name of the restaurant). Even if you think you can't fit anymore in I wouldn't miss the opportunity for desert, pecan pie with a side of vanilla ice cream. Of course you can't have a visit to Austin without finishing your night by visiting one of it's many famous live music venues, I would recommend The Elephant Room or the Continental Club.

There is a reason Smithville is a popular destination for film producers. It's undeniable southern charm and the 1950 vibes make for a uniquely Texas small town experience. Buescher State Park is a short drive out of town and provides a great morning activity, hiking amongst beautiful rugged scenery. After a morning of hiking you can head into town to explore many of the eclectic antique shops in town. If you are lucky they might even be shooting a movie or television series in town! There are many food options in town but if you are looking for a traditional Texas BBQ I would recommend Zimmerhanzel's BBQ on the outskirts of town. If you are looking for something more up market Honey's Pizza is a great stop, they also make delicious cocktails!