The Alamo battle only lasted 13 days in 1836. The US fought against an army of 4,000 men displaying courage & self-sacrifice even though they were defeated by the Mexican army.
Three acres in size, the pool is fed from under ground springs and is on average 68 degrees year round. Over the years it has drawn people from all walks of life.
Built in 1876 by a cattle baron and has hosted a history of political parties and inaugurations.In the 1970s this hotel was a hangout for musician, humorist, and journalist Richard "Kinky" Friedman.
If you made it here during SXSW, Congratulations grasshopper! The zen of the most beautiful park in downtown Austin is not lost on you.
On July 20, 1969, the Apollo 11 lunar module Eagle reached the surface of the moon, and "the Eagle has landed" was heard around the world. You can see a real eagle, Grace, in the Eagle Pass exhibit. Read more.
On Tuesdays get $3 Brooklyn Lager 16 oz. cans. $1-$2 off glasses of wine. All beer $2-$4.50 There's live music every night after 6pm. Enjoy a drink a great local music.
Specialty drinks are $5 Mon-Sat 5-7pm and until 10pm on Sundays. Try other specials like their tapa and drink pairing for $8. Beers are $3-4.
Stop by on weekdays between 4-7pm (5:30-7 weekends) for $5 Dim Sum, $5 specialty cocktails and 2 for 1 sushi. The atmosphere is queit and the lighting is low.
Stop by this 6th street institution on Wednesdays for 1/2 price Oysters and Champagne. Great atmosphere for friends or an intimate dinner.
On Tuesdays from 4-6pm enjoy 50% off happy hour items including $2 Sake. They also have a "reverse" happy hour 1 hour before closing time on the weekends.
$5 Basket of Wings on Thursdays, 2 for 1 Hamburgers on Mondays with drink specials every day. This is a great place to watch a sports game or just sit on the patio and watch the hustle of SoCo.
On Tusedays, grab a Mexican beer for $2 or a frozen Margarita for $4. Discounts on appetizers, and $.50 off other beer and liquor.
The Jackalope has great food and drinks mixed with a little attitude. On Wednesdays grab a burger buddy and get 2 for the price of 1. Their waffle fries are great.
Some of the most overlooked parking spots are very close to the front entrance. These spots used to be marked as handicapped but are now regular parking.
The Prima Dora is a really tasty omelette. The lemon cream sauce goes well with the rojas and verde sauces.
Great Wifi, even with the place full of laptops using the connection (3.63Mbps down)
