Excerpt for 100 Free Things to do in ----Austin--- While Avoiding Bums and Hipsters by Johnny MBA, available in its entirety at Smashwords

100 Free Things to do in

----Austin---

While Avoiding Bums and Hipsters

---Succinct Summary---

Complimentary. On the house. Gratis. Free of charge. The following book contains a less than comprehensive list of what the city has to offer at no cost, just short of pulling up a park bench and making it your home. The list also avoids the spots that are overrun with people that are simply there for the sake of being seen at that place. Some items on the list are included since they are ‘free’ during certain hours during the week or where the price for admission is ‘suggested’. During these hours you can pay whatever you can afford, from nothing to the normal price.

Take what you can get, right?

Enjoy the city.


---Condensed Contents---


  1. Artful Architecture

  2. People Perusing

  3. Literary Liberation

  4. Outdoor Observing

  5. Examining Exhibits

  6. Dime-less Detours

  7. Frugal Farmers and Fleas

  8. Priceless Parties

  9. Engaging Entertainment

  10. Play and Participation

  11. Somewhat Seasonal


~~~~~~I~~~~~~

---Artful Architecture---


  1. The Austin State Cemetery- free, picturesque cemetery with graves from veteran soldiers of the Confederate Army

  2. The Congress Bridge- free, city landmark and home for over half a million bats 

  3. The State Capital- free, tour the state capital complete with rotunda and prisoner history

  4. East 6th Street- free, full of historic sites with awe inspiring architecture

  5. Natural Bridge Caverns- free, natural architecture with underground chambers


~~~~~~II~~~~~~

--- People Perusing ---


  1. 2nd Street shopping district- free, shops, cafes and bars all serve as popular meeting place

  2. South Congress- free, funky thrift shops and cafes with live music

  3. The Drag- free, street across from the UT- Austin campus combining modern and hippie culture

  4. Waterloo Records- free to browse, unique store full of favorite records and unique people

  5. Main Event- free to enter, everything from laser tag to a climbing wall


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