That's where all of the UT kiddies go to get hammered. Plenty of cops, mounted policemen, barricades, etc. to minimize the damage thousands of drunken 18 - 21 year olds may cause.

Plus side is lots of live music is available. Also, for casual BBQ, try Rudy's (slogan: "The worst Barbecue in Texas") - reasonable prices, good food, butcher paper covered picnic benches to sit on, all surrounded by a roadside diner kitsch decor. The Salt Lick does beat Rudy's overall in taste though.

Go swimming in the Barton Springs pool in Zilker Park just west of downtown. Spring fed 68 degrees year round. Drive on Mopac or Hwy 360 to see the hills on the west part of town.

Nice town. Wished I coulda found a job there and stayed 2 years ago.