With all the people making their way down to Austin, it’s no surprise that you have probably encountered a few bumps in the road already. No places to stay? Too many RSVP’s to keep track of? Want to know what else to do while you’re in Austin? Southern Crux has the answers!
First of all, if you’re traveling to Austin and you’re still looking for a place to stay, chances are the hotels are booked up. But since you’re coming to Austin, you might as well attempt at a unique Austin experience by maybe using sites like, Couch Surfers, or Crash In Austin that put you up in people’s homes. There are different options, but again, another option for those who have yet to make a reservation and are planning on staying in Austin/ close to the fun!
Our fix to the RSVP dilemma is to make a spreadsheet with all the juicy details you would need to make an inclined decision to head or not head to a specific venue. You can never RSVP enough, so even though it seems overwhelming, sometimes you might run into a situation where a party you thought you were going to attend might be at capacity, or worse, ALL THE FREE BEER IS GONE 😦 Use spreadsheets to organize, and categorize by venue, date, time, bands playing, who is hosting the party, and maybe whether or not there will be free things there (i.e. food, swag and beer). By making a spreadsheet you can print it or save a copy to your smart phone so you have easy access to it. Also by using sites like Evernote (we LOVE Evernote, it keeps our office and schedules organized!!) will allow you to make a copy of the file on your computer and synch it directly to your smart phone or tablet. Another tip for the RSVP spreadsheet is to alphabetize by venue/party name. The worst thing is to have a schedule and not be able to find anything you’re looking for.
We also realize that while you are visiting Austin, you might be interested in doing some non-SXSW things and take a break from the crowd by checking out some of our recommendations for some must-do’s while you’re in Austin.
1. Zilker Park– If you can make it up to Barton Springs Road, you will experience one of Austin’s greatest parks and hangouts. It’s home to Austin City Limits festival in the fall, but it’s also a great place to go to get away from the hustle and bustle of SXSW. Play a game of frisbee or take a lunch break on the grass, you can’t go wrong, and don’t wanna miss this Austin treasure.
2. Franklin Barbecue– You MUST go eat at this local gem, but there’s a caveat, once they are sold out for the day, they aren’t making any more food! The service begins at 11am, so you should plan on arriving at least a half hour early to make sure you get to try this place out. But it is some to die for Barbecue if you’re heading to Austin, you would want to check it out!
3. Gourdough’s Specialty Doughnuts– Are just like their slogan says, Big, and fat, and oh so delicious. They have been featured on Anthony Bourdain’s No Reservations, GQ Magazine and the Austin Chronicle and feature donuts with names as eclectic to the city that they come from. Austin is home to many food trailers and Gourdoughs is no exception, from donuts with bacon to strawberries there is something for everyone. This is a southern crux must-do, so when you check these places out, tell them Southern Crux sent you!
We hope this comes in handy when you’re in Austin, and we’re glad to share it with you!
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