NOT YOUR AVERAGE GUIDE to Austin, Texas

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  • Опубликовано: 26 июн 2024
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    Some of the activities and things we did in Austin Texas:
    -Jacob's Well
    -The Blue Hole
    -Barton Springs Pool
    -Food Trucks
    -The Oasis
    -Buc-Eee's
    -Riverwalk in San Antonio, TX
    -Gruene Hall in Gruene, Texas
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  • @sarahlouise9433
    @sarahlouise9433 4 года назад +380

    why am i watching this i literally live there

  • @wildhorse4262
    @wildhorse4262 4 года назад +387

    Genius move going in December so you could convince everyone on the internet that it's not crowded AF literally everywhere in Austin

    • @jacksonbarry5727
      @jacksonbarry5727 4 года назад +46

      @J Bernstein you lie. I live/work in austin

    • @wildhorse4262
      @wildhorse4262 4 года назад +18

      @J Bernstein I live in Austin and I'm telling you that it is, sooooo not sure what else to say

    • @chrisr3155
      @chrisr3155 4 года назад +17

      I, too, live in Austin. Crowded isn’t the correct word. Number one most congested city in the country. Yeah...not crowded.

    • @andrewtru2633
      @andrewtru2633 4 года назад +8

      Nick Colbert I lived in Austin for two years and it’s the most crowded city ever

    • @nikhilweerakoon1793
      @nikhilweerakoon1793 4 года назад +30

      People who say austin is crowded haven't seen nyc

  • @shannonelysee
    @shannonelysee 4 года назад +715

    He didn’t even mention how terrible the traffic is

    • @LoversRfighters
      @LoversRfighters 4 года назад +27

      He actually did in a indirect way.

    • @ChrisCorson
      @ChrisCorson 4 года назад +15

      He did when he almost missed the Oasis sunset.

    • @emmaliuser
      @emmaliuser 4 года назад +22

      Shannon Elyse it’s only bad during rush hour

    • @shelbycurtis8885
      @shelbycurtis8885 4 года назад +27

      Let's not leave out the homeless people everywhere and a the hipster assholes

    • @shelbycurtis8885
      @shelbycurtis8885 4 года назад +6

      Planning on it

  • @joyboykin1904
    @joyboykin1904 4 года назад +420

    haha most of this wasn't even in Austin - more like a guide to a 60mi stretch of I-35 lol

    • @pwdt4r313
      @pwdt4r313 4 года назад +13

      Fucking for real lol

    • @GLedesma
      @GLedesma 4 года назад +16

      I kinda prefer it this way though. Keep the traffic outside the city limits

    • @joyboykin1904
      @joyboykin1904 4 года назад +2

      @@GLedesma ooooh you gotta good point

    • @telly115ify
      @telly115ify 4 года назад +1

      Right lol

    • @dainland432
      @dainland432 4 года назад +5

      Right! Jacob's Well could just as easily be on a video for San Antonio.

  • @cjgooglemail564
    @cjgooglemail564 4 года назад +20

    Born and raised here. Lakeside 78724. Still live here and I can say it has definitely grown and changed into a totally different city since a kid. Gentrification is real man and the population increase has been insane. Its rare that I meet another person that was actually born and raised here too.

  • @jdubya2810
    @jdubya2810 4 года назад +290

    Thanks for the video of my hometown but.. Sorry Will you're fired! You missed the most important things to do in Austin.. Rainey Street, 6th street, Town Lake bridge with the bats, paddle boarding, South Congress, UT campus, with Barton Springs.. You missed Zilker Park, segway tour downtown Austin, Capitol building, Torchy's tacos, Franklins BBQ, Stubbs...just to name a few! Also, San Antonio should be its own video!

    • @DownieLive
      @DownieLive  4 года назад +71

      Agreed,, but that’s the reason is called “Not your average guide to Austin”.
      All those things you named are in every other guide to Austin video, so I made sure to hit the less seen spots.
      I definitely need to go back and see more!
      😆👍🏼

    • @WillEdmond
      @WillEdmond 4 года назад +10

      J Dubya Or you could come to my channel and see I’ve showed most of those on my channel in other Austin videos. 😂 Thanks for watching. ❤️

    • @aesquivelkary
      @aesquivelkary 4 года назад +19

      Dude not everyone wants to go party... some people appreciate the more chill cultural stuff

    • @anthonyg7364
      @anthonyg7364 4 года назад +5

      Austin is your hometown? I'm not sure because a lot of those things you mentioned to do weren't even around 15 to 20 years ago.

    • @dplummer8827
      @dplummer8827 4 года назад +8

      @@anthonyg7364 I'm born and raised in Austin. Everything she mentioned was "a thing" except the segway tour, torchy's, and stubbs... Franklin's was called Gene's. Not as popular but still a well known spot. I know because I lived a block away... I'm just saying.

  • @GLedesma
    @GLedesma 4 года назад +371

    Disclosure : Barton springs (*pool) ain't free.

    • @dylananderson8937
      @dylananderson8937 4 года назад +41

      free side of barton springs is better imo

    • @ChouetteViolette
      @ChouetteViolette 4 года назад +30

      $3.00 The "free side" is the creek on the other side of the dam, which has huge signs saying not to swim there. It's nicknamed Barkin' Springs and it's for dogs.

    • @am-kz6rg
      @am-kz6rg 4 года назад +11

      It is free sometimes

    • @GLedesma
      @GLedesma 4 года назад +6

      @@am-kz6rg - Last hour of the day.

    • @golfpanda
      @golfpanda 4 года назад +12

      Fun Spot: If you follow the Zilker Zephyr train tracks, there’s a bridge that you can jump off of! (illegally but nobody is gonna stop you)

  • @WillEdmond
    @WillEdmond 4 года назад +67

    Damn we’re good Mike! Can’t wait for more epic adventures with you homie!

    • @DownieLive
      @DownieLive  4 года назад +5

      Will, absolutely! Such a fun time.
      These videos are always so good to look back on and see how much we did in such a short time. 😆👍🏼🔥

    • @jamesm611
      @jamesm611 4 года назад

      @@DownieLive new subscriber. Love the channel. Next time your in san Antonio check out garner state park. The water Is clear. You can see to the bottom

    • @guadalupelancon5097
      @guadalupelancon5097 4 года назад

      @@DownieLive hey bro you forgot to go to the Congress bridge

  • @kaitlinc.2364
    @kaitlinc.2364 4 года назад +61

    austin is changing rapidly - for the worse. if you’re thinking about moving out there - Don’t! unless you’re anticipating the disgustingly uneven gentrification, ridiculously high rent in low income areas, and traffic so awful you’ll never want to drive again.

    • @christinalewis2502
      @christinalewis2502 4 года назад +2

      I'm totally experiencing this now

    • @joeyjonson8637
      @joeyjonson8637 4 года назад

      @Chris Derry You are exactly correct my friend.

    • @joeyjonson8637
      @joeyjonson8637 4 года назад +1

      @Johnny Mnemonic Democrats and liberals are not communists, in fact they are the prime perpetrators of right wing economic policies in Austin. What we need is rent control and limitation of property values, and protection from excessive property taxation. I fully agree that west coast liberals thrust the burden of economic change on the existing residents of the city. They are neoliberal swines and should stay out of Texas.

  • @macbird1241
    @macbird1241 4 года назад +490

    .

    • @ErickaWilliamsCC
      @ErickaWilliamsCC 4 года назад +10

      me.... hand raised. it just reminds you how nice it is.

    • @locals420
      @locals420 4 года назад +16

      Me, and I barely get out of my own neighborhood.

    • @DownieLive
      @DownieLive  4 года назад +21

      So... from all you locals... How did I do?

    • @morbidtexan
      @morbidtexan 4 года назад +2

      I live just the other side of the lake from the Oasis. It takes me about a hour and a half to get there but I still visit once in a while. I feel you would have to spend more than a week here to experience even half of what the Austin area has to offer. There are so many things that even most locals don't know about. Great video though!

    • @robinholmes8390
      @robinholmes8390 4 года назад +2

      @@morbidtexan Lago Vista since the 80's!

  • @sichaelmcott6174
    @sichaelmcott6174 4 года назад +21

    The oasis is in the outskirts of Austin Buckees is outside of Austin and the river walk is in a whole other city

    • @DownieLive
      @DownieLive  4 года назад +2

      You’re very observant.

  • @trevorclive
    @trevorclive 3 года назад +5

    Buc-ee's is the perfect representation of everything Texas truly stands for. It is huge, it is a glorious delight, the food is absolutely delicious (it is not physically possible to make a more perfect brisket sandwich), and it is a gas station that sells XXXXL T-shirts.

  • @aaronvotan
    @aaronvotan 4 года назад +36

    I have never seen Austin that empty! It's always way more crowded then this

    • @wildhorse4262
      @wildhorse4262 4 года назад +1

      Seriously, I live in Austin and not one time ever in my life have I seen any of the (few) Austin locations in this video so empty

    • @jlc42
      @jlc42 4 года назад +2

      I thought the same thing! They must have gone early in the morning. Nothing is ever that dead here!

    • @hellolessie027
      @hellolessie027 4 года назад +2

      It’s because he must’ve been here during Christmas break when all students were home from school / people out on Florida vacations!

  • @MrJrFish
    @MrJrFish 4 года назад +234

    Thumbs up if you're an Austin native dismayed to see yet another "come to Austin" bit.

    • @davidcuthbert72
      @davidcuthbert72 4 года назад +6

      Well at least he missed most of the good stuff. Next time ask a native where THEY go.

    • @criss4508
      @criss4508 4 года назад +11

      If someone asks me where to go in atx i point them to the more touristy areas. Stay away from my little hidey-holes. They're peaceful and precious.

    • @billdidit7790
      @billdidit7790 4 года назад +2

      I always tell the to head up 35 and turn left in 20. 😀

    • @kilometers7117
      @kilometers7117 4 года назад

      I agree with all of these ⬆️

    • @josephsoriano6591
      @josephsoriano6591 4 года назад +2

      @@davidcuthbert72 a native won't tell you. We don't want y'all shitheads coming here

  • @catlover34fl
    @catlover34fl 4 года назад +1

    My favorite part of this video is watching and learning so much about all the places you've visited. My travels with Mike and Will. What a pleasure this has been.

  • @kieranshae
    @kieranshae 4 года назад +146

    I've lived in Austin 5 years and I've never done any of this. I think when you live here and have to deal with the traffic the idea of driving 45 min anywhere is insane

    • @GLedesma
      @GLedesma 4 года назад +1

      45 mins? Are you riding your bike enough?

    • @RalphBucci
      @RalphBucci 4 года назад +8

      TOTALLY agree!! I"ve been in RR most of my life and HATE going to Austin simply because of the traffic and congestion. I'd love to do a bunch of the "hot spots" but the traffic and craziness isn't worth it!!

    • @loudawg392
      @loudawg392 4 года назад +4

      Sounds like someone lives in Kyle

    • @telly115ify
      @telly115ify 4 года назад +9

      Did you kn now it takes one hour to get from austin to austin

    • @carsonito852
      @carsonito852 4 года назад +1

      Ralph Bucci meh I live in RR too I go maybe once a month into town. But I like San Antone much more.

  • @AshMo9044
    @AshMo9044 4 года назад +192

    on behalf of Austin, DO NOT I REPEAT DO NOT MOVE HERE!!!

    • @lukehurta235
      @lukehurta235 4 года назад +1

      Ashley Monroe lol I feel you

    • @m_teo
      @m_teo 4 года назад +2

      Traffffficcccc

    • @cornelljohns1767
      @cornelljohns1767 4 года назад +8

      DON’T MOVE TO TEXAS AT ALL

    • @DrKevron
      @DrKevron 4 года назад +3

      Too late!

    • @rebeccacarraway480
      @rebeccacarraway480 4 года назад +1

      Cornell Johns yes move to Texas just not libtardia! I mean “used-to-be-cool” Austin!

  • @dalebowersock7343
    @dalebowersock7343 4 года назад +3

    So much to do here in Austin! I'm glad you picked some of the non-traditional stops. Lots more here to see. I hope y'all return soon and expand on your tour.

  • @tinatankersleyrobinson1667
    @tinatankersleyrobinson1667 4 года назад +44

    Austin tx is my favorite place in the world, unfortunately I'm now living retirement in Florida, but Austin has my heart forever

    • @Birdbike719
      @Birdbike719 4 года назад +9

      It used to br a really great place. RIP "old" Austin.

    • @ChrisCorson
      @ChrisCorson 4 года назад

      Compare Florida (What town) to Austin for us.

    • @px30silver4ever
      @px30silver4ever 4 года назад

      Tina tankersley / robinson come back Tina let’s go to 6th street

    • @artetface
      @artetface 4 года назад

      In the WORLD??

    • @alexs1002
      @alexs1002 3 года назад

      @@artetface paris?

  • @6120avon
    @6120avon 4 года назад +36

    I live in San Antonio. You're right, Austin is completely awesome, if you can stand the traffic. The Riverwalk in SA is very cool but it's a tourist trap with just so-so restaurants (by S. TX standards). Mi Tierra, while very good...but far from the very best Mexican food in town, is an institution that everyone should experience here. But Gruene, TX is the real hidden gem down here. Very quaint still, even though the secret is now out. Grab dinner at the Gristmill next to Gruene Hall & have the onion rings. You can thank me later.

    • @aprilfraser5958
      @aprilfraser5958 Год назад

      There’s cheaper better restaurants then that one

  • @markiefresh
    @markiefresh 4 года назад +116

    First spot “Wimberley” lol “guide to Austin”

    • @jacksonbarry5727
      @jacksonbarry5727 4 года назад +5

      Austin has grown all the small towns surrounding it are now like suburbs of austin. See ft worth

    • @thomasotten4876
      @thomasotten4876 4 года назад +5

      Next stop: San antonio

    • @WilliamofMunich
      @WilliamofMunich 4 года назад +8

      @@jacksonbarry5727 I'm currently in Wimberley and its still comfortably isolated from Austin.

    • @jacksonbarry5727
      @jacksonbarry5727 4 года назад +1

      @@WilliamofMunich yeah I understand Wimberley is southwest of Austin but if someone asks where you live and they dont know where Wimberly is bc TX is huge you tell them Austin

    • @jacksonbarry5727
      @jacksonbarry5727 4 года назад +1

      @@WilliamofMunich just looked at the map you look closer to san marcos or kyle than Austin memory made me think it was closer

  • @thealamorider3327
    @thealamorider3327 4 года назад +6

    Great video, and thanks for visiting San Antonio! There's a lot to see and do here, but I know what it's like to be on a tight schedule. Hope 2020 brings you lots more adventures!

  • @954Lacko
    @954Lacko 4 года назад +2

    What a timing for me! Me an my buddies are riding to Austin this April, with a stop in San Antonio. It looks like we have to stay longer in each city than we planned! Absolutely beautiful!

  • @morgancravey5217
    @morgancravey5217 3 года назад +1

    Austin is such a precious city. Great job capturing some of the best spots in the area, including Gruene Hall!

  • @UNITEDBYSTRUGGLE
    @UNITEDBYSTRUGGLE 4 года назад +68

    Protip: Don’t eat at Oasis or riverwalk restaurants. In Austin right next to Oasis is Steiner Ranch Steakhouse. Great view better food. San Antonio Alamo Cafe is good but Mi Tierra is an experience.

    • @jlc42
      @jlc42 4 года назад +7

      Yep to this. Go to the Oasis for the view and drinks only.

    • @carsonito852
      @carsonito852 4 года назад

      Yeah I was think you were saying don’t go at all. And I’m Ngl I was a bit upset

    • @janeforever
      @janeforever 4 года назад

      1 of my kids lives in Steiner. When we go home to visit we do lots of "I remember when...." like you could bike ride out 2222 to 620 without fear of becoming road kill from all the traffic.

    • @anthonyg7364
      @anthonyg7364 4 года назад

      Also, if in Austin and want some good Tex Mex, hit up Joe's Bakery just be prepared to wait and find parking.

    • @steveb9325
      @steveb9325 4 года назад

      @@janeforever yes! Dont ride on 620 or 2222!

  • @ruelonoutfront7719
    @ruelonoutfront7719 4 года назад +3

    Another amazing vlog! Love it when the two of you team up.👍🏾

  • @malinastankova5580
    @malinastankova5580 2 года назад +1

    I really love this tour. Everyone always says Austin is so great and I can't understand why from pics and videos, but from your video now I can see why!

  • @glomanibravolopez
    @glomanibravolopez 3 года назад +1

    Great video! Really appreciate you raising funds to help people get access to mental health and bringing attention to the issue of mental health! Looking forward to my Austin & San Antonio trip next month and have a couple of new ideas.

  • @BusinessAndFitness
    @BusinessAndFitness 4 года назад +8

    You nailed it!

    • @DownieLive
      @DownieLive  4 года назад +1

      Thanks Travis. Happy 2020!

  • @RoadsUntraveled
    @RoadsUntraveled 4 года назад +19

    Still can't believe I haven't been! Great video Mike

    • @DownieLive
      @DownieLive  4 года назад +1

      Thanks buddy.
      When are we going to burn rubber together?

    • @stacyreneephotographer
      @stacyreneephotographer 3 года назад

      GO! (Or I hope you have by now)
      ATX is so awesome. NYC had my heart until Austin stole it. I never thought I could enjoy an area as much as this little-big town in Travis County. 🖤 it’s been three years, and I’m absolutely desperate to go back.

    • @graysonelias8334
      @graysonelias8334 2 года назад

      instaBlaster.

  • @ChennysaFerrynrera
    @ChennysaFerrynrera 9 месяцев назад

    You are a talented person who is admired for navigating unseen, unknow, and undiscovered dimensions. You are a person worth knowking, worth exploring. Your navigation is unique. Your journey is what people want to see and experience...my love...💖

  • @RodReary
    @RodReary 3 года назад +1

    I lived in New Braunfels for 10 years and loved this video. You hit a homerun showcasing the Austin to San Antonio run on I-35. As always a big thumbs up! Great stuff!!

  • @olin8596
    @olin8596 4 года назад +5

    Yall are adorable. glad you liked Austin

  • @telly115ify
    @telly115ify 4 года назад +100

    Who's watching this knowing Jacob's well isn't in Austin it's in wimberley and reservation only

    • @telly115ify
      @telly115ify 4 года назад

      And blue hole

    • @telly115ify
      @telly115ify 4 года назад

      I was referring to the title of the video and bless your lil ole heart as well

    • @jessechisholm9743
      @jessechisholm9743 4 года назад +3

      Stay the hell outta Wimberley yall.

    • @billdidit7790
      @billdidit7790 4 года назад

      And not to mention a good place to die for entering.

    • @telly115ify
      @telly115ify 4 года назад

      @@jessechisholm9743 why I love wimberley it's a great quite two blue hole is amazing

  • @ryanhand5381
    @ryanhand5381 4 года назад +1

    Born and raised in Austin. Don’t see many people actually born here anymore cuz of all the people moving in. Unpopular opinion but I love the growth of our city! I’ve watched “old Austin” grow into what it is today. Change happens and people have to live with it. I see it as a compliment to our city that so many people wanna travel/move here and feel very blessed in where I am.

  • @kellistorie7917
    @kellistorie7917 4 года назад +2

    Been everywhere but Jacob's Well and Mozart's. I love Mayfield Park. The hiking trail holds one of my favorite places in all the world to observe 4:20, whenever the opportunity arises.

  • @jadedavis822
    @jadedavis822 4 года назад +3

    Wow omg it was all very cool ... you know all the cool spots mike... great vlog you just keep getting better! Thanks for tag along😘

    • @DownieLive
      @DownieLive  4 года назад +2

      Jade, thank you so much!
      I have great friends who show me around and I’m just glad I can bring you along as well!
      Thanks for watching!

  • @agciocca
    @agciocca 4 года назад +6

    So much negativity and nit picky - your adorable and your passion is contagious - keep it up

  • @r.9700
    @r.9700 4 года назад +2

    Brilliant video! Looking forward to checking out some of these unique places in Texas. (Cool meeting you on the flight; thanks for helping me survive the middle seat with awesome conversation.)

    • @DownieLive
      @DownieLive  4 года назад

      Absolutely Richard! Pleasure to meet you! See you on the next flight ✈️

  • @lukefromtexas
    @lukefromtexas 2 года назад

    Finally someone showing the really cool Austin stuff like Barton Springs. Most people just show a random taco place and a bbq place.

  • @toti826
    @toti826 4 года назад +3

    Just discovered your channel during a rainy holiday week… loved it! Thanks for the great videos and for your Wirth hats initiative. Just ordered a couple. Looking forward to more videos in 2020.

    • @DownieLive
      @DownieLive  4 года назад

      Yay Tori!! Thanks for watching and enjoy the hats!
      Happy 2020!

  • @bluegirlgraphics
    @bluegirlgraphics 4 года назад +4

    Two of my late uncles used to play mariachi music at the Mi Tierra place.

  • @Erikthetravelguy
    @Erikthetravelguy 4 года назад

    Great video! Really solid production value! Thanks for the great content. Love Austin!

  • @west_nebraska_dude4527
    @west_nebraska_dude4527 4 года назад

    Austin is such an amazing city! I lived in San Antonio back in the 80's but Austin will always hold a special place in my heart ❤

  • @glslezak
    @glslezak 4 года назад +7

    Austin jumped the shark. I moved out when the 15th high rise went up and people became rude rude rude. There used to be stop and go traffic on Mopac Friday between 4-5. Now its 24/7!! Lines at Barton Springs! Blasphemy!

    • @shelbycurtis8885
      @shelbycurtis8885 4 года назад +3

      I honestly can't wait to move out of Austin that's what I'm saving for right now,which is difficult since rent is absolutely ridiculous

    • @glslezak
      @glslezak 4 года назад +3

      NW Arkansas is the new place. Fayetteville is awesome with hiking and pretty hippie girls! Low cost of living, high quality of life and an educated population. hmmmmm....... Sounds like Austin 15 years ago!

    • @carsonito852
      @carsonito852 4 года назад +3

      Austin is so democratic now it’s terrible. The City. Not the state Capital. But the folks that live there are absolutely awful especially college kids.

    • @CloroxGodThe1st
      @CloroxGodThe1st 4 года назад

      @@shelbycurtis8885 depending on what ur looking for I'd look in like the rr pflugerville area, they got some really nice ones but rent might be up there

  • @amandalovealot
    @amandalovealot 4 года назад +12

    My favorite part was seeing The South Austin Moonlighters at Gruene Hall!

    • @DownieLive
      @DownieLive  4 года назад +1

      Yes! Omg! Do you know them?!!

    • @amandalovealot
      @amandalovealot 4 года назад +2

      I do! My husband Lonnie Trevino Jr is the bass player and the one in the middle singing 🎤

  • @AA-flyguy
    @AA-flyguy 4 года назад +1

    Oh what a great friend you have there!!! [Will]. As usually you make the adventure interesting and fun.

  • @shanewagoner6504
    @shanewagoner6504 4 года назад +31

    Just spent four years at UT and I've gotta say, there are some great parts to Austin, but it truly is just too damn crowded at this point to enjoy most of it. VISIT (if you're okay with traffic), BUT DO NOT MOVE.

  • @heavenly670
    @heavenly670 4 года назад +4

    Love Texas! Thanks again for great content man! Keep it real!

    • @DownieLive
      @DownieLive  4 года назад

      You’re welcome! Absolutely

  • @baisnotfunny8470
    @baisnotfunny8470 4 года назад +3

    This makes me nostalgic for home. :D This is definitely a guide to Austin by an Austinite. So many places that I take my friends when it's their first time!

    • @hurstjames6199
      @hurstjames6199 2 года назад

      Hello how're you doing hope you and your family are safe due to the covid 19 pandemic?

  • @Sakura-zu4rz
    @Sakura-zu4rz 4 года назад +1

    Hoping you find the new year to be fruitful and enjoyable.
    Best wishes and hopes for the brand new year. 🤗💐💗❤️😘

    • @hurstjames6199
      @hurstjames6199 2 года назад

      Hello how're you doing hope you and your family are safe due to the covid 19 pandemic?

  • @crammydavisjr5813
    @crammydavisjr5813 4 года назад +2

    Will’s beard game is on point

  • @zx6rrnewbie
    @zx6rrnewbie 4 года назад +4

    We live in Cedar Park Texas just north of Austin. We absolutely love both Austin and San Antonio. In Austin you should’ve gone to Hamilton Pool. It’s amazing. In San Antonio, the Alamo is a must. Plus other historical places.

    • @DownieLive
      @DownieLive  4 года назад +1

      Thanks Ed! I’ll have to come back to see more!

  • @toddpod7581
    @toddpod7581 4 года назад +11

    Austin and the surrounding area has a lot to offer. Most of the time you can't get to those places without sloging thru very heavy traffic, paying high prices for parking, or waiting in long lines. Please stop moving here. This place was awesome 20 yrs ago.

  • @tasfiakabir75
    @tasfiakabir75 2 года назад +1

    Austin is really beautiful, I 've only seen it in movies before but it's really beautiful in real life, the video was so refreshing, and Will and you both are amazing.

  • @collettebeasley85
    @collettebeasley85 4 года назад

    The true gems of Central texas

  • @manderson5218
    @manderson5218 4 года назад +22

    When he said, 'it's hot here' I was like Ok FYI Austin gets cold ppl just not during the summer. Then it's usually hotter n' hot. Texas has weird weather patterns so never be fooled. Day time temp 90°F and then night time temp drop to below freezing (32°F) when cold fronts come thru!

    • @meghan926
      @meghan926 4 года назад +1

      M Anderson cold here isn’t cold other places though. My Canadian friend is down here right now in a tshirt and jeans, while I’m in a jacket. It’s all relative!

    • @manderson5218
      @manderson5218 4 года назад

      @@meghan926 some maybe cause the weather drops arent as crazy. You adjust to the temperature. I have relatives from there and even they say that the weather is crazy here cause you never get used to it before it drastically changes again! Lol. Kudos to canadians though, I dont think I could shovel snow everyday!!!

    • @manderson5218
      @manderson5218 4 года назад

      @@PlaywithDaisy I was. And i did here that. Again that's why he said 'it's hot here'.

    • @ronmexico79
      @ronmexico79 4 года назад

      Mike anderson??

  • @christinaboland7885
    @christinaboland7885 4 года назад +3

    I was actually at the Riverwalk that night! lol I live in Round Rock!

  • @LitlPoot
    @LitlPoot 11 месяцев назад

    my favorite part - all of it !!! you two always make every adventure so much fun. And as far as my favorite part of traveling - the places, the people and meeting up with friends is always the best. 😎

  • @Iloveyoutube11
    @Iloveyoutube11 4 года назад +2

    Glad you enjoyed it here in Wimberley.

  • @Zionfree
    @Zionfree 4 года назад +3

    I’ve lived in Addis Ethiopia, Nairobi Kenya, Manhattan & Brooklyn NY, DC-DMV, all places have their own good & bad part but Austin fulfills most best things in this imperfect world. In Austin people are nice & welcoming, it’s diverse with music , good food ...quality of life and safety.
    I see many people complaining about traffic, 😂 you know what city I’ve never seen any traffic? Erie, Pa. I’ve stayed there for half year. Those of you complaining please move there 🤩
    However the city of Austin could do better to cut the traffic by half as the traffic is not Austin’s traffic but a passing through traffic. The city could construct beltways like DC and block those ugly 18 wheeler 🚛 trucks.
    🎊🎈🥰😍😘💚💛❤️ Austin happy 2020!

  • @MultiBoricua45
    @MultiBoricua45 4 года назад +85

    I live here in austin its not that easy traffic its so bad to go around

    • @lawnfascist4890
      @lawnfascist4890 4 года назад +5

      Agree. The traffic completely ruins a pretty great place. We've been here about 15 years and we're looking to move away because it just takes too long to get anywhere and everything is overpriced.

    • @mrguy561
      @mrguy561 4 года назад +3

      Try living in Chicago. I have to leave 2 hours before work just to make it on time, give or take 10 minutes. lol

    • @lancelucid7420
      @lancelucid7420 4 года назад +3

      Come to Los Angeles baby...

    • @TeXasDadBod
      @TeXasDadBod 4 года назад +3

      GOD ShallSmiteYou no Mopac is a shit storm and i35 is a death trap lol try 9 am or 3-6 on the Mopac and tell me it’s ok 😅

    • @mavennicole5936
      @mavennicole5936 4 года назад +1

      boo hoo. it is nothing compaired to LA

  • @ErickaWilliamsCC
    @ErickaWilliamsCC 4 года назад

    WELCOME TO AUSTIN TEXAS. been there 6 years great place and exciting things always happening. I love to travel to see people, work is a bonus.

  • @cealy6669
    @cealy6669 3 года назад +1

    I am going next week and your video has me excited

  • @alexa9641
    @alexa9641 4 года назад +43

    I’m from Austin, Texas and I didn’t even know some of these places even existed near me!

    • @DownieLive
      @DownieLive  4 года назад +2

      Awesome Alexa! Get out and enjoy!

    • @alexa9641
      @alexa9641 4 года назад +1

      DownieLive Yea! Thanks for the video. ❤️

    • @Noticing_Nolan
      @Noticing_Nolan 4 года назад +1

      How? Lie

    • @Noticing_Nolan
      @Noticing_Nolan 4 года назад +1

      These are the most mainstream cliche tourist popular spots in Austin. Jacob's well isn't in Austin. You're lying if you dont know about the oasis, Barton pool, and Mozarts.

    • @alexa9641
      @alexa9641 4 года назад

      Poppen I didn’t know about the BlueHole and Jacobs Well. Yes they’re not exactly in Austin but they’re near Austin. And it is one of the attractions that I didn’t know of. Of course I know the oasis I live so close to it. Barton creek and Mozart’s are musts if you come to Austin.
      Also how can you call someone a liar if you don’t even know them?

  • @taylermramirez
    @taylermramirez 4 года назад +3

    I live 40 minutes outside of Austin and I dread going out there sometimes.

  • @cartercarrieful
    @cartercarrieful 4 года назад +2

    I live in Austin and I will never learn how many things there is to do. What a great way to live.

  • @cassiedurr5298
    @cassiedurr5298 4 года назад

    Thanks for the recs! Excited because my family and I just moved here, so we just added more to our to-do list!

    • @DownieLive
      @DownieLive  4 года назад

      Alright Cassie! Enjoy! Happy 2020

  • @sharonrose9994
    @sharonrose9994 4 года назад +32

    Born and raised in Austin, I really enjoyed this video! It reminded me I haven’t been to San Antonio in awhile, I think I’ll take a drive and visit the river walk again. 😇

    • @rkingfarmer
      @rkingfarmer 4 года назад

      Austin worth moving to or Dallas?

    • @Birdbike719
      @Birdbike719 4 года назад +2

      @@rkingfarmer Nope. Unless you like horrible traffic, extortion level property taxes / or rent, and summers so hot the Devil cries for mercy. The week betwern Christmas and New Years is nice though. The other 51 weeks, meh.

    • @rkingfarmer
      @rkingfarmer 4 года назад

      @@Birdbike719 I mean it cant be worse than Birmingham.... but Dallas better in ur opinion?

    • @rkingfarmer
      @rkingfarmer 4 года назад

      @@Birdbike719 also, you talking about Austin or Dallas?

    • @Birdbike719
      @Birdbike719 4 года назад

      @@rkingfarmer Austin, sorry forgot to clarify.

  • @lazyrrr2411
    @lazyrrr2411 4 года назад +5

    ... Barton Springs & Lake Travis 🌴 but that Oasis sure wasn't there when ℹ rode the Amtrak down in '87 🚄

    • @werksdesign
      @werksdesign 4 года назад +2

      Oasis was there. Just wasn't built up like it is now.

  • @PaulSmith-gl7cl
    @PaulSmith-gl7cl 4 года назад

    Lit ass video thanks man safe travels 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

  • @normalivella9375
    @normalivella9375 4 года назад

    The Bats under Congress Bridge fly out at dusk..it is quite a site. Floating down the river is a fun summer activity.
    SXSW music festival is awesome!
    Halloween night on 6th Street is a blast. The most creative costumes can be found in Austin!

  • @moodypeacock
    @moodypeacock 4 года назад +29

    The oasis is in on Lake Travis

    • @artnouveau4332
      @artnouveau4332 3 года назад

      Don't eat the food there you will either get the squirts or vomit

  • @danielhill6144
    @danielhill6144 4 года назад +39

    90% of this video is outside of Austin, and it's still a pretty average guide.

  • @caseyjones221
    @caseyjones221 4 года назад

    New Jersey here. You guys did Austin, San Antonio and Gruene proud! Nice, short, concise - yet informative, video. Kinda like a teaser. I wanna see more!

  • @patricemarie2960
    @patricemarie2960 4 года назад +2

    .... Downie Live ....... Good Job! ...... Austin Rocks!

  • @GoldenBearBecca
    @GoldenBearBecca 4 года назад +5

    The Oasis is 100% in Austin. It’s around 27 minutes out of downtown without traffic. I know, because I lived down the street from Lake Travis...

    • @steelepolk564
      @steelepolk564 4 года назад

      travis county, Lake Travis > Westlake. sorry not sorry.

  • @cruzizme
    @cruzizme 4 года назад +7

    Traffic sucks in Austin and it's "Mi Tierra" space in the middle, you forgot to highlight their huge Mexican bread selection.

  • @jeremynall9173
    @jeremynall9173 2 года назад

    San Antonio at Christmas time is pretty amazing. So lit up.

  • @Dstealthsniper
    @Dstealthsniper 4 года назад +1

    Thanks mate nice vid guys

  • @Mr.FranciscoJesusAldana
    @Mr.FranciscoJesusAldana 4 года назад +11

    the (tragic) irony (or perhaps poetic justice) is that people got so stuck up about austin and started telling the world that it was cool so much that droves and droves and droves and droves of people started moving there and then messed it up (see the traffic situation, etc.) . . . then after all the hype that people created about austin, and people started to move in, many had the audacity to tell people to not move to austin and they got mad because people from Cali and other hipster areas moved in. . . Maybe they should have been more humble, instead of creating the current situation by being so arrogant about austin (a common austin based ethos is that nothing is cool in texas but it, when that's is a huge lie, see other texas cities).
    also, most of the charming places in and around austin are kind of over done at this point, for instance, the oasis used to be alot smaller and cozier, now it's just another behemoth quasi-touristy spot. . . and the watering holes are polluted and at times closed off to swimmers because of higher than normal bacteria levels (see dogs dying after swimming in town lake) but at least austin has a bunch of. . . . of food trucks, yes there are many food trucks to indulge in and other food establishments that have legions of followers that would rather wait in herd like lines to eat a stranger's food because they bought into the hype, instead of preparing their own meals with their own hands. And 6th street is mainly a den of alcoholic anchored stupidity and explosive violence so much that it had to be cordoned off by law enforcement.
    oh and all this new love for austin's eastside is just a symptom of the effects of gentrification. . . the eastside was the historical jim crow established section designated for afro americans and chicanos. . . now it's the cool spot for developers and upwardly mobile types that are looking forward to moving the poor out faster than they've been doing for the last 10 years.

  • @laurenmillsaps9112
    @laurenmillsaps9112 4 года назад +10

    Gruene is a historic district within New Braunfels not a town just so y’all know

    • @hurstjames6199
      @hurstjames6199 2 года назад

      Hello how're you doing hope you and your family are safe due to the covid 19 pandemic?

  • @walterjackson-heron4776
    @walterjackson-heron4776 3 года назад

    It's beautiful they met with each other

  • @nancydavis759
    @nancydavis759 4 года назад

    Dallas, TX here. Gread video! Now following both you and Will! Thanks guys.

    • @DownieLive
      @DownieLive  4 года назад

      You’re welcome Nancy! Thanks for following! Lots more coming for you!

  • @emmaliuser
    @emmaliuser 4 года назад +8

    the oasis is in austin it’s just in northwest austin

  • @mariiimarie230
    @mariiimarie230 4 года назад +11

    Barton springs ain't free LMAO neither is Jacobs well
    PS. Dont let this video inspire you to move here we already PACKED and the traffic is crazy

  • @kristinaking4351
    @kristinaking4351 4 года назад +1

    Love your videos! Came across your videos regarding train travel. Love what you are doing. Also, I just purchased a hat from WIRTH and love it! More importantly am behind the message of the company. Thank you for introducing me to them and to your travels.

    • @DownieLive
      @DownieLive  4 года назад

      Awesome! Thank you!

    • @hurstjames6199
      @hurstjames6199 2 года назад

      Hello how're you doing hope you and your family are safe due to the covid 19 pandemic?

  • @donfenton7473
    @donfenton7473 4 года назад

    Been to Austin. Loved it. Thanks for showing me more to visit when I go back. Want very much to make a stop in San Antonio. Great videos.

  • @rowanmcnulty7882
    @rowanmcnulty7882 4 года назад +3

    Yasssss its Home

  • @syler5962
    @syler5962 4 года назад +6

    I’ve lived in Austin my whole life

  • @0319emyers
    @0319emyers 3 года назад

    My favorite part of this video was all of the above! Great video! Loved it!

  • @growwitheddie
    @growwitheddie 3 года назад

    Wish I had found this before I decided to visit. Good info. Thanks.

  • @Anteroization
    @Anteroization 4 года назад +40

    I am under the impression that 'austinites" are leaving "austin"

    • @rebeccacarraway480
      @rebeccacarraway480 4 года назад +15

      Anteroization it’s turning into a mecca for the homeless and liberals/leftists.

    • @shahmask
      @shahmask 4 года назад +19

      Rebecca Carraway Austin been a very liberal/left city for decades. Thank goodness, and that is spreading into the suburbs hard :)

    • @rebeccacarraway480
      @rebeccacarraway480 4 года назад +12

      Shaheen yea yay for y’all!! Gonna be like the shithole that is San Fransisco any day now 👍🏼

    • @rebeccacarraway480
      @rebeccacarraway480 4 года назад +11

      A.A. V thank God! I pray Texas stays great and doesn’t flip left. Leftism is a cancer. Yours is a typical elitist, ill-informed leftist response. Democrat-run cities are already failures. But you have fun with that-it’s gonna be a long five years for ya!! 🤣🤣🤣

    • @rebeccacarraway480
      @rebeccacarraway480 4 года назад +2

      celestial trompa amen sistah!

  • @oscarelizondo3505
    @oscarelizondo3505 4 года назад +6

    Watching this at work, wishing my family and I were there.
    Wife and I live in south Texas, and took a trip to Austin a few years ago to see Soundgarden and NIN. Amazing city, beautiful and peaceful. So many great spots. Unfortunately we were short on time and had to go and come. We hit up Capitol St???... Great shops. Ate at Gueros, great food. Definitely want to go back and really enjoy Austin. Luckily we have family there.
    See ya soon, Austin.

    • @mynamejeff8401
      @mynamejeff8401 4 года назад

      Dont come here it is not as good as you think it is and the traffic is already bad

  • @cealy6669
    @cealy6669 3 года назад

    If you are ever in San Antonio on the weekend you have to stop by Gruene's town square. It is on the outskirts of San Antonio and we always have a lovely time when we visit

  • @theaustinadventure
    @theaustinadventure 4 года назад

    Great little video - well made, engaging and fun.

  • @christianjohnson7228
    @christianjohnson7228 4 года назад +6

    Ok, here’s my rant.
    - The blue hole is in Wemberly, looks like he added that. I wouldn’t want to drive in traffic from downtown to wemberly.
    - no Matt’s el rancho. Matts is a whole reason to come here.
    - didn’t mention the record stores here like Antone’s and Waterloo.
    - didn’t mention la Fonda San Miguel’s.
    Add those, you’re set! Don’t mean to be rude. If I come as as rude, I am not trying too. Austin is an amazing place. We have had movies filmed here. One of them would be dazed and confused. Stars a young Matthew McConaughey. Very good movie. Have a great New Years, ya’ll!

    • @GLedesma
      @GLedesma 4 года назад

      Kurt, you're dead, Prob 20years. What's it like in the afterlife?

    • @RalphBucci
      @RalphBucci 4 года назад

      There are literally thousands of things to do. I'm pretty sure he could't list them all!! Why don't you start a local tour channel and showcase all the unmentioned hotspots!!

    • @drakedouglas2566
      @drakedouglas2566 4 года назад

      *wimberley

    • @telly115ify
      @telly115ify 4 года назад

      Not to mention pretty much all of Robert Rodriguez movies have some scenes from Austin

    • @christianjohnson7228
      @christianjohnson7228 4 года назад

      @@GLedesma Idk, you’ll figure out ;)

  • @melissajaimes9826
    @melissajaimes9826 4 года назад +19

    Woohoo Austin!!!!! Just go back once you came to party and domt leave ya trash!!

  • @davidposada7106
    @davidposada7106 4 года назад

    Glad you enjoyed the area, lived here a while and didn’t know about Jacob’s Well. Have to check it out when it gets warmer. Safe travels

    • @DownieLive
      @DownieLive  4 года назад

      Thanks David. To you as well and happy 2020!

  • @jeffdonoho2448
    @jeffdonoho2448 Год назад

    I travel for both friends and destinations...but, it's the trip there that is the adventure!