Weather in early March: Google declares, “In most years, Austin averages a daily maximum temperature for March that’s between 69 and 75 degrees Fahrenheit (21 to 24 degrees Celsius). The minimum temperature usually falls between 48 and 55 °F (9 to 13 °C).”
Places to eat:
Texas Chili Parlor Bar: 4-minute walk from Hampton Inn. Under $10. Famous Austin chili, glorified in song by Guy Clark’s “Dublin Blues.” Obviously, the chili is where it’s at (and only $7 for a large bowl), but the enchiladas and Killer Nachos are delicious as well. Drink suggestion: Mad Dog Margarita.
Spiderhouse: Popular bar with surrounding food trucks (vegan-friendly) about an 18-minute walk from Waggener Hall, where the workshop will be held.
Kerbey Lane Cafe: A popular Austin diner within walking distance of campus that offers a range of options, including their famous queso (order the white, Kerbey queso) and a wide selection of breakfast food. $10-$20.
Hopfield’s: Bills itself as a “gastropub.” 24-minute walk from Waggener Hall. Good beer selection and decent ratatouille. Around $20.
Posse East: nearby pub, 14-minute walk from Waggener. Cheap burgers, fries, beer. Nice place to sit outside.
Madam Mam’s: recommended Thai restaurant, 13-minute walk from Waggener.
Keso’s Tacos: good tacos (all have queso on them). 13-minute walk from Waggener but also on the way from the Hampton Inn.
CAVA: inexpensive, decent, close (9-minute walk from Waggener). For those who want a healthy lunch.
Local Attractions:
For information on campus museums, go to the bottom of this UT site on local arts and culture
Campus self-guided mythological tour information
Neill-Cochran House Museum Short walk from campus. Small, historic house from 1855. Takes about 45 minutes to visit in full.
Covert Park at Mount Bonnell 4 miles from campus; need to drive. Offers fine view of the more well-to-do part of Austin (i.e., West Austin mansions) and of Lady Bird Lake (a section of the Colorado River largely contained by dams at either end).
Texas Capitol Tours The Texas Capitol Building, located about 1.5 miles south of the UT Tower, is available for guided and self-guided tours.
Bullock Texas State History Museum Located across the street from campus and a block from the Blanton Museum of Art, the Bullock Museum offers a variety of exhibits about the history of Texas.