Austin's Best Off-The-Wall Date Spot 2008
by AustinCitysearch - October 30, 2008
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You voted for the best Off-The-Wall Date Spot in Austin, and we counted. Check out the results below.
1. Barton Springs Pool
2100 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX
A natural, chemical-free swimming pool for the whole family.
Reviews:
- “Nice but its not all its cracked up to be…”
- “Best place for cooling off in the summer heat”
- “splash!”
- “Swim with salamanders”
- “Refreshing”
Tips: Turn south into the Zilker parking lot and follow signs to the pool area. The parking lot accommodates about 100 vehicles.
2. Austin Ghost Tours
617 Congress Ave, Austin, TX
These walking tours go through the most haunted parts of Sixth Street, downtown, the Warehouse District and other areas.
Tips: Most tours last 90 minutes.
3. 300 Austin
9504 N IH 35, Austin, TX
Upscale, modern bowling alley also features billiards and a pub menu of high-end eats like Angus burgers.
Reviews:
- “Wow 300 Austin SPAMS their own reveiws!”
- “300 Sportsbar Poor Decision by Management”
- “Ultra-hip Bowling, but ultra-busy, and ultra-expensive”
- “Rap & Bowl”
- “LADIES NIGHT! WHOO HOO!”
Tips: Dive into the signature Big Bowl drinks like the huge margaritas and Long Island Iced Teas.
4. Wild Basin Wilderness Preserve
805 N Capital of Texas Hwy, Austin, TX
A convenient retreat offering guided tours through various natural landscapes.
Reviews:
- “9”
- “When nature calls”
Tips: The entrance to Wild Basin is on the east side of Loop 360 (805 N Capital of Texas Hwy). It’s about one mile north of Bee Caves Road and about three miles south of the Loop 360 bridge over Lake Austin.
5. Amy's Ice Creams
600 N Lamar Ste 1012-B, Austin, TX
Texas heat can be beat with cool creations from this homegrown ice cream parlor.
Reviews:
- “GREAT Ice Cream!”
- “Fun place-great icecream”
- “Mexican vanilla rules”
- “Bad service, ice cream pretty good”
- “it’s delicious”
Tips: In addition to cups and cones you can choose to get your ice cream fix via thick, creamy shakes.
Best Off-The-Wall Date Spot in Austin
The Best Off-The-Wall Date Spot based on votes from Citysearch users.
7. The Domain
11410 Century Oaks Terrace, Austin, TX
Get your big-city shopping fix and some exercise to boot at this beautifully landscaped outdoor North Austin mall.
Reviews:
- “Shopping here Yes, Living here NO!”
- “Lacoste "
- “Fabulous Living – Friendly Faces”
- “Very poor poor Customer Service Sur La Table”
- “DO NOT MOVE INTO THE APARTMENTS AT THE DOMAIN”
Tips: The customer service kiosk, complete with an ATM, is located just south of Sur la Table, close to California Pizza Kitchen and Macy’s.
8. Austin's Park
16231 N IH-35, Pflugerville, TX
Feel like a kid again at Austin’s 22-acre park filled with interactive attractions, a game pavilion and food.
Reviews:
- “If they like it; I love it!”
- “I love this place”
- “I was shocked”
- “Very Dissapointing Time”
- “The Absolute Worst Experience I’ve ever been through!”
9. Peter Pan Mini-Golf
1207 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX
Barton Springs course attracts family members of all ages.
Reviews:
- “Mini-Golf old with school style”
- “No Access for Strollers or Wheelchairs”
Tips: Friday and Saturday nights are packed, often requiring a 10-minute wait for clubs. Go in the early afternoon to avoid any kind of rush. Or go during school hours so you and the truant school kids can have the course to yourselves.
10. Broken Spoke
3201 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX
A legendary Texas dance hall that has hosted country music’s finest.
Reviews:
- “Classic Country "
- “the real soul of austin”
- “Best Dancehall in the World”
- “Roll on the next forty years”
- “Best Honky-Tonk in Texas for 43 years!!”
Tips: Through the years, Bob Wills, Ernest Tubb, Roy Acuff, both crew cut-sport coat Willie and outlaw Willie, Kris Kristofferson, Kitty Wells, Doug Sahm, George Strait and many others have graced this stage.
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