Big City Bucket List
My list of the best restaurants and museums to visit while in Austin, a checklist for the legislative session.
1) LBJ Presidential Library: This is a great museum outlining the the life and tenure of President Lyndon B. Johnson.
2) Bob Bullock Museum: A three story museum, this facility hosts archives of the history of Texas.
3) Terry Black's BBQ: My roommate recommended this, and I am excited to try it!
4) Zilker Park Botanical Gardens: A gorgeous area to walk and escape the Capitol extension.
5) See the bats
6) Hear live music!
7) Ramen Tatsu-Ya: A decent replacement for Twisted Noodle in College Station!
8) Watch the sunset from the Capitol
9) Museum of Ice Cream: Eat unlimited ice cream while learning about the history of the delicious desert!
10) Wonderspaces: View the beautiful interactive art exhibits at this incredible museum!
11) San Antonio day trip: San Antonio is only 1.5 hours from Austin, a perfect opportunity for a short weekend daytrip!
12) Walk around Ladybird Lake
13) Eat from a food truck
Julia Patterson
Office of State Senator Lois Kolkhorst
Austin, TX | spring 2023
