2006-07-07 19:26:04 · 12 answers · asked by me 1 in Travel ➔ United States ➔ Austin
Loose your wardrobe.
Loose your attitude.
Prepare yourself for good Mexican food.
Get ready for live music everywhere everynight of the week.
Buy a car.
And MOST importantly - don't compare.
NY is NY and AusTx is AusTx.
2006-07-07 21:10:56 · answer #1 · answered by Temple 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There is an "Austin" way of life that is different from the rest of Texas. Generally, more laid-back, certainly more casual, more tolerant, but 100% Texan.
You'll find that the cost of living is lower in Austin than NYC, but you'll be dissappointed with the overall quality of bagels.
The best advice for anyone moving to Texas is to develop an appreciation for barbeque. In Texas, that means brisket.
2006-07-10 07:05:44 · answer #2 · answered by sanity_in_tx 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Buy a car, and a map. Don't ever assume that just because Austin has less than a million that it does not have it's own fun spots. Besides there are always fun things to do for free/cheap in Austin. And yes, go to Kirby Lane, Stubbs, Amy's Ice Cream....
2006-07-09 17:16:29 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Don't be shocked by the "politeness" of the people of Austin.
Traffic is pretty crowded, but if need to get into another lane, just put on your blinker, and someone will let you into the lane.
You'll find that Austin is a very "laid back" city. It's often referred to as a smaller version of San Francisco.
Check out 6th Street . . . often, esp. during the South By SouthWest (SXSW) Music/Movie Festival.
If you don't have allergies, you will in the springtime. Buy some non-drowsy allergy medication, and you'll be fine.
Oh, and this is probably the most important . . . learn the importance of yelling "HOOK 'EM" on Saturday afternoons in the fall.
HOOK 'EM HORNS!
2006-07-13 21:37:19 · answer #4 · answered by GottaGo 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Austin is pretty boring but if you go, go to the Hard Rock Cafe its pretty cool. You should to the Austin City Limits its fun and you should try and get used to the traffic because it is always buisy and people there have a lot of ROAD RAGE!
2006-07-08 06:53:58 · answer #5 · answered by Hugo P. 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
eat at Kirby Lane. They have the best pancakes in town...and if you don't like pancakes, try anything else and I can bet you that you'll love it! Good luck in Texas!
2006-07-07 19:32:09 · answer #6 · answered by PANDABEAR 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Get rid of your accent, and slow the hell down. Southerners are very inpatient with Northerners. Better yet, stay put.
2006-07-07 19:31:41 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
buy some Cowboy boots, a Steve R. Vaughn Cd, and a guitar
2006-07-07 19:30:23 · answer #8 · answered by John M 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Texas??? Trade in your winter gear for tank tops, cowboy boots, a belt buckle and sunscreen.
2006-07-07 19:30:03 · answer #9 · answered by goodwett0910 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Don't move.
I still regret leaving New York. I wish you the best.
2006-07-07 19:28:53 · answer #10 · answered by blewz4u 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋