Austin Hot Spots Included in 1000 Places to See Guide

The New York Times bestselling author Patricia Schulz, author of 1000 Places to See Before You Die, has just released 1000 Places To See in the U.S. and Canada Before You Die–and it includes several Austin events and attractions as “must-sees.”

The book provides visitors with everything they need to experience the best of the destination by detailing what is unique and appealing about the attraction, when and where to find it and how to get more information.

What’s her pick of the must see sites in the Capitol City? Austin’s appearances include:

• Central Texas Barbecue – “Where’s the Beef?”
“The very best Texas barbecue is found in the middle of the state. …The Austin venue of choice is Iron Works, an old tin building near the state capitol, the University of Texas campus, and the party corridor known as Sixth Street.”

• Lake Austin Spa Resort – “Taking Care of Body and Soul”
“Lake Austin Spa Resort…has emerged as one of the country’s premier destination spas. The resort makes the most of its waterfront location: All 40 of its charming country-style rooms are laid out in single file along and arbor-lined walkway facing the lake.”

• Austin’s Live Music Scene – “Letting the Good Times Roll”
“Although it’s the seat of state government and home to one of the largest universities in the nation, Austin’s soul really comes from its music. Laid-back and fun-loving, the city bills itself as the Live Music Capital of the World, and boasts nearly 200 venues offering everything from rockabilly to Tejano year-round.”

• Spamarama & the Austin Festival Subculture – “Madcap Merriment in the Capital City”
“Growing ever more hilarious, the daylong [Spamarama] draws thousands of revelers to Spamophilic events,… Springtime fun in Austin continues with Eeyore’s Birthday Party…Pun-off World Championships,… [and] the stunning sight of 1.5 million Mexican free-tailed bats…taking flight to make supper of up to 30,000 pounds of insects each night.”