Today, I spent the morning in downtown San Antonio, exploring the Alamo and the Riverwalk. The Alamo was pretty cool although I did not spend $7 on an audio guide, which made it hard for me to get the proper historical perspective while in the "shrine of Texas liberty." There's also a small historical museum on the grounds at the Alamo. No pictures are allowed in the shrine. After seeing the Alamo (which is pretty small), I walked along the well-developed commercial part of the Riverwalk, which was very nice. While I entered a few shops, I didn't buy anything or go to a restaurant in that area. While I didn't spend much time there (it was very hot and I had places to go), San Antonio seems to be a pretty nice city.
Then, I took the 90 minute drive up I-35 to Austin. My first stop in Austin was the Lyndon B. Johnson Presidential Library, located on the northern end of the University of Texas campus. The LBJ Presidential Library was excellent, especially for a place with $3 student admission, and I spent around 90 minutes there before heading to my hostel. My hostel is located on Lady Bird Lake about 2.5 miles from downtown so it isn't the greatest location in terms enjoying what Austin has to offer. For dinner, I went to Lamberts Downtown Barbecue, where I was able to get a delicious BBQ Brisket sandwich for only $7 since it was still Happy Hour.
After that, I walked around downtown Austin for a bit. It may have been because it was a weeknight early evening in the dog days of summer but Austin didn't seem like a particularly lively city even in some of the areas that are supposed to be lively (I may have missed other parts). I ended up at the original and flagship Whole Foods where I picked up dessert (haven't had it yet so I can't comment).
Tomorrow, it's on to Dallas although I may stop in Ft. Worth on the way.
Next Stop: Dallas, TX
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