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The Broken Spoke: a true Texas Honky Tonk

October 25, 2011 in Slideshow, Things to Do

 

Looking for an authentic Texas dance hall? You won’t have to go very far because The Broken Spoke is only a few miles from the hotel.  It has been voted “the Best Honky Tonk in Texas” by Texas Highways magazine, and according to their website even the Queen of England’s entourage stopped by to check out a true Texas Honky Tonk.  Don’t know how to two-step? Don’t worry! They offer dance lessons Tuesday-Saturday from 8-9pm. The dance hall opened in 1964, and since then some of the biggest names in country music have played here. Think Willie Nelson,  Bob Wills and his Texas Playboys and George Strait.  If you are looking for a genuine Texas experience then you won’t want to miss The Broken Spoke!

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Lady Bird Lake

October 12, 2011 in Slideshow, Things to Do

Looking for a beautiful place to go for a walk, run or even a bike ride? Lady Bird Lake (formerly Town Lake) is the perfect spot.  The conference hotel is conveniently located on the banks of the lake.

The roughly 10 mile trail provides excellent views of downtown Austin and lots of shade from the hot Texas sun… although we are hoping it will have cooled off for everyone come mid November.  The hotel offers mountain bike rentals for guests interested in checking out the trail via bicycle.

If you follow the trail, it will take you to one of Austin’s largest and most popular parks, Zilker Park. Zilker hosts a miniature train that is still in operation and the fourth largest natural spring in Texas, Barton Springs.  This natural spring is open year round to the public for swimming, and it is free in November!

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Animatronic LBJ

October 11, 2011 in Slideshow, Texas History, Things to Do

Animatronic LBJ

Animatronic LBJ

No trip to Austin is complete without a visit to Animatronic LBJ at the LBJ Library and Museum!

Name another Presidential Library with an animatronic likeness of their featured president telling humorous stories.   And seriously, the LBJ Library and Museum has a great exhibit chronicling the life and politics of the legendary Texas president.  Plus, it’s free!   I would suggest bringing a hanky…I was moved to tears on my first visit.

 

 

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