Austin, Texas Travel Guide: 24 Hours Exploring Bats, BBQ, SoCo, Museums & More

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  • čas přidán 6. 05. 2023
  • In this video, we have a jam-packed 24-hour adventure to the vibrant city of Austin, Texas! Join us as we discover the best of what this eclectic city has to offer in just one day! From mouth-watering BBQ and the bats of Congress Avenue Bridge to the iconic live music scene, get ready to experience the true essence of Austin. Be sure to let us know what we left off in the comments!
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Komentáře • 120

  • @sarahmedwig9552
    @sarahmedwig9552 Před rokem +7

    I used to live in Austin and wanted to send some kudos for suggesting such a great itinerary! It was nice to see so many of my favorite places (Cosmic! Radio!). Thanks for the morning nostalgia 💕

  • @anaovi8888
    @anaovi8888 Před rokem +13

    I've been living in Austin for a year now and I feel like I will forever be exploring the city lol.

  • @biker5662
    @biker5662 Před rokem +9

    You two are adorable together!!❤❤ It's sweet to see a married couple just enjoying hanging out together.

  • @hawaiidispenser
    @hawaiidispenser Před rokem +5

    Always love watching your vids man. Beautifully filmed, and with a wholesome feel to it.

  • @jphan21
    @jphan21 Před rokem +34

    Your trips are getting dangerous; pops gets abducted by aliens and Amy gets caught by King Kong! That BBQ spread looks delicious.

    • @ThroughMyLens
      @ThroughMyLens  Před rokem +6

      haha I know, what will happen next!?

    • @marksharp3185
      @marksharp3185 Před 8 měsíci

      ​@@ThroughMyLensWell, if you decide to visit Tokyo, you might encounter the giant statue of Godzilla in Shinjuku, making a complete trilogy for monster encounters! 😂

  • @ericjenkins2737
    @ericjenkins2737 Před rokem +5

    I lived in Austin for 20 years…I’m all about the swimming holes, creeks and hundreds of miles of trails.

    • @Noodleydoo
      @Noodleydoo Před 11 měsíci +1

      Not anymore. Austin is now over-populated, traffic is hell on earth, and all the old places I used to fish or collect fossils are all fenced off with no trespassing signs everywhere

    • @ericjenkins2737
      @ericjenkins2737 Před 11 měsíci

      @@Noodleydoo I’m a pretty hardcore trail runner and I went to spots I’d rarely see anyone or maybe just a few people. Jester trails, the waterfalls and giant swimming hole at Inga’s Trail, Lakeway, Steiner, side trails off Riverplace, etc. Not just referring to Twin/Sculpture Falls and the Greenbelt.

    • @Noodleydoo
      @Noodleydoo Před 11 měsíci +1

      @@ericjenkins2737 Hey, just ten years ago most of that was still here but now it is completely changed. We have become San Francisco. It's so damned sad.

    • @ericjenkins2737
      @ericjenkins2737 Před 11 měsíci

      @@Noodleydoo I was there not that long ago…the only thing I know from what I listed that’s seen development is the Lakeway trail system but there are still tons of trails there…and the swimming hole is still there as well.

  • @travelertrome8449
    @travelertrome8449 Před rokem +1

    New subscriber here but longtime viewer. Great vlog as always! I love how you cover different things and also different parts of town. When I was in Austin, we went to a place called Chuy's, which had excellent Tex-Mex food. Looking forward to the next one! 😎

  • @ellensburgwa5087
    @ellensburgwa5087 Před rokem +1

    Thank you for sharing this video. When I was there, I hadn't seen the bats. Thanks to you, I have seen them. Austin has changed in a better way. Love your videos.

  • @AmbientWalking
    @AmbientWalking Před rokem +5

    I wish there are more channels like yours, which brings the world to my doorstep. Always happy after watching one of your videos. It's so great! 😁

    • @biker5662
      @biker5662 Před rokem +1

      Right? He's so upbeat, even if he is pointing out a negative about a place. I always feel happier after watching his videos!

  • @mixeddrinks8100
    @mixeddrinks8100 Před rokem +2

    as a fellow SoCal, the YETI roadie 24 is worth it, light enough to carry by one person, great to keep in the car too, for when you buying grocery in the summer, or short trips, keep stuff cold, great to have cold drinks for those 1-2 hour trips, cold snacks etc. Great for beach, etc.

    • @ThroughMyLens
      @ThroughMyLens  Před rokem

      Good to know, I will look that one up! Thanks for the tip

  • @platonique
    @platonique Před 9 měsíci +1

    This is the Austin that I once loved. Thanks for this vid. I'm not writing the city off any longer because of you. I left Texas for Arizona in 2000 and came back 15 years later. Austin was not what I remembered. I'm now in a rural no city place outside of Waco now. Haven't touched Austin other than the airport and was dearly scared and disappointed so never hung around as I used to. Gotta find me a local guide and spend a day or two and all these spots, I def want to hit!

  • @MrTmiket0007
    @MrTmiket0007 Před rokem

    Thanks for sharing another wonderful video like always 👍🤗

  • @erinjohnson8117
    @erinjohnson8117 Před rokem +1

    Yay for Amy eating meat again!! 🎉❤ Thank you for showing the bat colony. That will be a must-do for me! Another awesome video, well done 😊

  • @aboodz
    @aboodz Před rokem +6

    Please come down to Austin and visit us y'all. We're hospitable and friendly folk. BUT DON'T MOVE HERE 😂

    • @firefly9838
      @firefly9838 Před 6 měsíci

      Lol why?

    • @aboodz
      @aboodz Před 5 měsíci +1

      @@firefly9838 Pretty much used to be the city's tagline about a decade ago. The appeal of a small town, affordable living, good jobs, drastically changed as people started moving here in droves

  • @svenswwis436
    @svenswwis436 Před rokem

    Very cool Buc ee's hat. Austin looks like an interesting place to visit. Thanks for the upload.

  • @rhondaz356
    @rhondaz356 Před rokem +5

    That's a city I've never been to, but, as usual, you piqued my interest. I love the way you show us diverse, eclectic places, and have not only done your homework, but also give us honest appraisals. another great one... Thank you both.
    🛣 🤗👏👏

    • @ThroughMyLens
      @ThroughMyLens  Před rokem

      So glad you like the videos. I appreciate your thoughtful comments on them as well!

    • @ramencurry6672
      @ramencurry6672 Před 8 měsíci

      From my observation, people who visit Austin from far distances are usually there for business trips

  • @lornahardin4563
    @lornahardin4563 Před rokem +1

    You had another fun trip. I could almost smell that BBQ.

  • @wildzenventures
    @wildzenventures Před rokem +1

    Great tour! We had a trip planned in 2020 that we had to cancel. I had never heard about the bats, crazy and cool!

  • @prowrestlingisart6742
    @prowrestlingisart6742 Před rokem +4

    When you said Austin I immediately thought of Torchy’s. I love that place so much. I’m surprised that a donut lover like yourself didnt visit Gourdough’s. Huge donuts with fun and different flavors. I appreciate the Buc-ees hat👍🏼

    • @ThroughMyLens
      @ThroughMyLens  Před rokem +1

      Torchy's is so good haha. I did go to Gourdough's while there but just not in this video 😂

    • @prowrestlingisart6742
      @prowrestlingisart6742 Před rokem

      @@ThroughMyLens haha well next time then. And I wish the closest torchy’s to us wasn’t in Phoenix

  • @nationalparksprincess3216

    Really enjoyed this video of the time you guys spent there 😊

  • @JaniceStewart863
    @JaniceStewart863 Před rokem +1

    Another great video. Loved watching you and Amy explore this unique city. But the Bucee's hat! What, no Bucee's video from Through my Lens? :)

  • @andreajohnson1796
    @andreajohnson1796 Před rokem

    Awesome, Thank you for sharing

  • @knoxpops
    @knoxpops Před 6 měsíci +1

    Torchy’s is my favorite taco spot in Texas! I live in Houston and I eat there all the time!!! Great pick!

  • @theathjr
    @theathjr Před rokem +1

    I’m glad you two got to get out and do some “adulting” ! Haha. Thanks for another fun video.

  • @vanvorst1999
    @vanvorst1999 Před rokem +4

    Keep Austin Weird! 🥸

  • @JochaiRosen
    @JochaiRosen Před rokem +1

    I love it when you go to art museums. Keep it going 👍

  • @myshirt84
    @myshirt84 Před rokem

    I'll be in Austin for three days ,thank you for the informative video.

  • @austinmusichistory
    @austinmusichistory Před rokem

    Great Video! 💫

  • @RandomRecess
    @RandomRecess Před měsícem

    City is beautiful!

  • @MichaelRei99
    @MichaelRei99 Před rokem

    That was fun!!

  • @shellibelli4387
    @shellibelli4387 Před rokem +1

    There’s a great show through June 2023 called Aerotic Soirée. It’s a burlesque style aerial show. Small cast in a small venue, but really unique.

  • @2011woodlands
    @2011woodlands Před rokem +1

    The history museum looks interesting, if you like weird collections, then House on the Rock in Wisconsin is a must see, give yourself 6 hours and there is a restaurant inside.

  • @recifebra3
    @recifebra3 Před rokem

    I'm so glad I moved to Austin in 2016!!

  • @violetbf3773
    @violetbf3773 Před rokem +1

    One day we were in Palm Springs swimming in a pool at night. And bats started to dive in and out of the pool. It was crazy! So yeah, I’m scared of bats 🦇🦇🦇🦇🦇😅 But, as always, great video (bats included) 🙌🏽

    • @ThroughMyLens
      @ThroughMyLens  Před rokem +1

      Oh wow, I like seeing bats like this, not diving in the pool at me haha

  • @CelestialWoodway
    @CelestialWoodway Před 4 měsíci +1

    For you Quentin Tarantino fans walk across from the Texas Capitol building to Texas Chili Parlor. It's the bar and restaurant where Death Proof was filmed. The bar where Stuntman Mike meets his victims.

  • @donniereiter3646
    @donniereiter3646 Před rokem +1

    That’s cool video bro from Austin I have only been to San Antonio and Houston Texas

  • @rayizard5687
    @rayizard5687 Před rokem +1

    You should cover the area in between Dallas and Fort Worth - Arlington and such. I'm new to this area and am amazed how much is "in between" the two major cities.

  • @marussametocharaki8377
    @marussametocharaki8377 Před 8 měsíci

    so sweet guys,,i want to live in the USA in general and i love Texas....greetings from greece!!!🥰🥰🥰🥰

  • @ilovesparky13
    @ilovesparky13 Před rokem

    Looks like fun!

  • @beaubows
    @beaubows Před rokem +1

    Love the bucees hat! 😆

  • @Sofoxi
    @Sofoxi Před rokem +1

    I’m on the second ad (haven’t watched the vid yet) bro I live in Austin lol

  • @nostalgiccameralife
    @nostalgiccameralife Před rokem

    Right next door to Uncommon Objects is the Austin Aquadome which looks just like Patrick Star's house, and is worth a look if you like aquariums/fish. Surprised that the Cathredral of Junk didn't make the list, but I'm not sure if it is still open to the public.

  • @Verlopil
    @Verlopil Před rokem

    I once read a comparison of Yeti vs other brands, and the Walmart Ozark Trail brand was just as good at a third of the price. I've never looked back.

  • @maxdominate2481
    @maxdominate2481 Před 9 měsíci

    Nice video.

  • @pamelahousley7543
    @pamelahousley7543 Před rokem

    Good times

  • @daisyswrldd
    @daisyswrldd Před 6 měsíci

    my city just sooo😍

  • @davidseo677
    @davidseo677 Před rokem +2

    Thats so funny Amy came back to meat from being a vegetarian. My wife did the same thing.

    • @ThroughMyLens
      @ThroughMyLens  Před rokem +1

      Yea, I was shocked when she told me she was going to start eating meat again haha

    • @MichaelRei99
      @MichaelRei99 Před rokem

      @@ThroughMyLensI’m very impressed by Amy. Good for her!!

  • @gzl322
    @gzl322 Před rokem +1

    Austin California

  • @12567NoYouCannot
    @12567NoYouCannot Před rokem

    Made Me Hungry.

  • @cindytempler6957
    @cindytempler6957 Před rokem

    Cosmic Coffee is my favorite

  • @fatmanhikes
    @fatmanhikes Před rokem

    Sometimes you need an umbrella for the bat watching because of all the poop!

  • @steveludwig4200
    @steveludwig4200 Před rokem +1

    Broken Spoke is a really cool place but hardly the "oldest" Dance Hall....Gruene (pronounced "Green") Hall is in New Bruansfels..

  • @patriciatennery3021
    @patriciatennery3021 Před rokem +1

    I loved visiting the Capitol. Well, the food was always pretty doggone great.

  • @sctt5071
    @sctt5071 Před rokem

    Amy, what made you change from vegetarian back to omnivore? I’ve been pescatarian for 4 years and now I’m back also.

  • @towhee7472
    @towhee7472 Před rokem

    Maaan, I cannot believe I was in Austin for a weekend, and all I did was get drunk and be hungover.

  • @petermgruhn
    @petermgruhn Před rokem

    0:49 - Time to start paying attention to details in your footage.

  • @mikeigotravel9034
    @mikeigotravel9034 Před rokem

    Not falling for bbq meat again. Because of your bbq videos of the Hill Country, Dallas, and Fort Worth, I bought 2.6 lbs of brisket, 1 lb of baby back ribs, 1 lb of sausage at Rudy's BBQ in Round Rock Texas. The fat from the meats made me nauseous. I threw out almost all of the meat after I sampled each. I'm sticking to filet mignon when beef is my choice. I'm won't eat beef cheeks or any other bbq meat at Leroy and Lewis nor anywhere else. Your videos made the bbq look delicious.

    • @MPR_2023
      @MPR_2023 Před rokem +1

      Rudy’s isn’t bbq!

    • @amartsolmon756
      @amartsolmon756 Před 4 měsíci

      You might wanna get your pancreas checked out, could be first signs

  • @abundantharmony
    @abundantharmony Před rokem

    06:11 Bro, did you say "mushroom latte"????

  • @anithapandiyan3609
    @anithapandiyan3609 Před rokem

    Pls do more videos with ur dad😊

  • @rahimi4762
    @rahimi4762 Před rokem

    It is the largest state Capitol building. It rivals the size of the US Capitol

  • @steveludwig4200
    @steveludwig4200 Před rokem

    1000X better than Dallas right? Hope you do San Antonio. 1 . The Alamo 2. Walk the Missions Trail 3. Take a Riverwalk cruise. 4. Eat cheese enchiladas at Mi Tierra (open 24/7) Market Square (and shop for lots of Mexican stuff).

    • @ThroughMyLens
      @ThroughMyLens  Před rokem

      I did like it better than Dallas haha. Def have a video on San Antonio for the future

    • @MasterBlaster-nz3uv
      @MasterBlaster-nz3uv Před rokem

      Austin is great for young folks or homeless, but Dallas-Fort area is where it's at. However, I do love watching Austin's professional sports at their facilities... wait.

    • @steveludwig4200
      @steveludwig4200 Před rokem +1

      @@MasterBlaster-nz3uv "Dallas-Fort Worth" is a HUGE area with FAR difference in towns and neighborhoods. Ft. Worth is where the West begins and Dallas is where the East peters out...The best areas to live are in west and southwest Fort Worth and even west into Parker County. Worst areas are Dallas to the east and south/southeast. Anything north is just a lot of concrete and freeways and REALLY generic neighborhoods.

    • @MichaelRei99
      @MichaelRei99 Před rokem +1

      @@steveludwig4200good
      Info. Thanks👍

  • @brianthornton3085
    @brianthornton3085 Před rokem

    Yukon Outfitters is better than yeti

  • @rupman27isback
    @rupman27isback Před rokem

    Where's Franklins BBQ?? 🤨

  • @subramanianannamalai8333

    I occasionally eat egg & chicken. But currently trying to cut down that also and be vegetarian. I appreciate Amy for being vegetarian for 9 years,
    But is there any reason why back to non veg? just curious, no judging though.

    • @steveludwig4200
      @steveludwig4200 Před rokem

      Because MEAT tastes good AND is good for you. You can't get ANY protein better than beef/chicken/fish and you LOOK healthy. I bet you look a little GRAY like all the weirdos that hang around Whole Foods.

    • @steveludwig4200
      @steveludwig4200 Před rokem +2

      It's not "non veg" it's PRO meat because its good for you. Ask any "normal" doctor.

    • @ThroughMyLens
      @ThroughMyLens  Před rokem +4

      She said she felt that there were a lot of nutrients she was missing out on, especially after pregnancy. Plus, she wanted the kids to have some specific meat and didn’t want to have to have a different meal for herself. It took her about 6 months to finally decide she wanted to do it.

    • @steveludwig4200
      @steveludwig4200 Před rokem

      @@ThroughMyLens Good for her and your KIDS especially. Can't imagine any kid being deprived of hamburgers and hot dogs once in awhile..

    • @MichaelRei99
      @MichaelRei99 Před rokem

      @@ThroughMyLensthis is why I’m impressed with Amy. Their is this thought that vegetarian is somehow better and if you were to revert you would get criticized. She made a well thought out decision and I’m happy for her. You guys are a great couple!!

  • @steveludwig4200
    @steveludwig4200 Před rokem

    YETI NO WAY. Buy an original Igloo cooler (invented in Texas) for about 10% of the cost and spend the rest on drinks and ice!

  • @Alex_Rdz90
    @Alex_Rdz90 Před 6 měsíci

    This is what I’d do in Austin if I was:

  • @kanalkurdistan
    @kanalkurdistan Před 9 měsíci

    Tesla & SpaceX

  • @deanjones5865
    @deanjones5865 Před rokem +1

    Native Austinite here. There are some cool spots for sure but once you live here it is all about social status and clout which is annoying. Now, I can't wait to leave.

  • @abundantharmony
    @abundantharmony Před rokem

    Uh, no way. Yeti is NOT worth the price haha. Ridiculous. For the price of one Yeti cooler, you can get two coolers that have literal refrigeration WITH a legit compressor, all powered by rechargeable battery packs for drills and drivers.

  • @Azzoris
    @Azzoris Před 5 měsíci

    Is Amy single ?

  • @seethebutter
    @seethebutter Před rokem

    Thanks!

  • @Atx.3359
    @Atx.3359 Před 3 měsíci

    I live here. If yall looking for amazing brunch spots I’d try out Mattie’s, forthright, snooze and Geraldine’s

  • @Noodleydoo
    @Noodleydoo Před 11 měsíci

    Where is Pops?

  • @BoogieMan568
    @BoogieMan568 Před rokem

    stevie ray vaughan statue austin☹