How To Enjoy Austin Without Really Trying!

Recently I went to Austin and stayed at the W Hotel
located on Lavaca at 2nd Street.

Cali, the dog, loves to travel and finds the W
meets all her canine needs....water bowl at the
entrance, doggie treats and a heavenly bed.
(We found that Cali preferred our heavenly
bed to hers!)  

There's not much reason to have to venture far away from
the W Hotel.  There's the Away Spa located on the 4th
floor in case you need to unwind.

Their restaurant Trace which is located street side
was so good.

Big decisions to make at Trace...sit inside or out, what to
order from their extensive wine list and what to choose
from their incredible menu!

In case you feel like stepping off the property, there is
Taverna located across the street from the W.  It is
one of my favorites in Dallas!

Then there's the shopping all within walking distance....

Not to mention the additional places to eat featuring some
of Austin's finest....

Feeling parched??  There's a cure for that, too,
within walking distance....

And, something to cure that itch to
go shopping....

And, just in case you want some culture for
your youngster, there's the Austin Children's
Museum just a block away.

And, there's the shopping....

A shot of java just in case you are needing
to get through the rest of your shopping...

A must stop for upscale barbecue!

And, something for Cali as well....

The infamous Austin Farmer's Market held on Saturdays
from 9:00a.m. until 2:00p.m. is located one block from
the backside of the W Hotel.

Whew!  All that shopping and eating has barely given me the
strength to get  back up to the pool at the W Hotel.

Luckily there are wonderful cabanas around the pool to
grab a quick little siesta.

Or catch an episode of General Hospital!

                    I'll be checking back in to the W Hotel and Austin soon!

                                                     TRAVEL M GIRL