Walk South Congress
South Congress is one of the easiest ways to get a quick taste of Austin. You will find shops, restaurants, coffee, music, and plenty of people wearing outfits that somehow look accidental and expensive at the same time.
Zilker is one of Austin’s most loved outdoor spaces and is very close to UMLAUF. It is a great place for a walk, picnic, or relaxed afternoon.
Barton Springs Pool is an Austin classic and sits right across from the UMLAUF area. It is especially worth visiting if you want a true Austin outdoor experience.
The trail around Lady Bird Lake is one of the best ways to enjoy the city. It gives you skyline views, water, trees, and just enough exercise to justify tacos afterward.
You are in Texas. This is not the weekend to pretend you do not like brisket.
Breakfast tacos are a legitimate Austin food group. Plan accordingly.
Come hungry. Wear something forgiving. No further notes.
Austin has excellent coffee shops and bakeries throughout South Congress, East Austin, Downtown, and South Lamar.
Austin is known as the Live Music Capital of the World, so catching live music while you are in town is highly encouraged. Look for shows on South Congress, downtown, East Austin, or wherever someone with a guitar and excellent boots appears to know what they are doing.