Austin TX peeps

ssrallyred · 07-23-2017, 09:23 PM

Flying out Thursday to Don Hewlett Chevy in Georgetown to pick up the ZL1. Going to make it a mini 3 day vacay with possible stops in Lake Charles and for sure in Biloxi on my drive back to Destin Fl. Thinking about staying in that area for the night Thursday. Best places to stay around Austin/Georgetown ?

DSX Tuning · 07-23-2017, 09:45 PM

You'll be way up north, so I'm not as familiar, but definitely find a Torchy's while you're in town!

Blown355 · 07-24-2017, 06:50 AM

5 hotels within a mile of the dealership.
Hilton Garden Inn. 2310 I-35, Round Rock, TX 78681 is nice. And there are several restaurants around it. Rudys bbq, Saltgrass. If you have time, take in a Round Rock Express baseball game. 5 miles from hotel. Was your salesman Mike? Sold me my 2012 ZL1. Great guy to deal with. Was going to buy an 18 ZL1 from him, but got a good deal on a 17.

ssrallyred · 07-24-2017, 07:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Blown355

5 hotels within a mile of the dealership.
Hilton Garden Inn. 2310 I-35, Round Rock, TX 78681 is nice. And there are several restaurants around it. Rudys bbq, Saltgrass. If you have time, take in a Round Rock Express baseball game. 5 miles from hotel. Was your salesman Mike? Sold me my 2012 ZL1. Great guy to deal with. Was going to buy an 18 ZL1 from him, but got a good deal on a 17.

My guys name was Carter Hill. He has been a pleasure to deal with as well.

Thanks for the heads up on a place to stay !

Childs Play · 07-24-2017, 07:24 AM

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Originally Posted by DSX Tuning

You'll be way up north, so I'm not as familiar, but definitely find a Torchy's while you're in town!

Mmmmm Torchy's.

I second this. Just had some this Saturday.

Vintage · 07-24-2017, 08:46 AM

Stay in the downtown area! Driskill, JW Marriott, The Modern, San Jose Hotel, South Congress Hotel, etc. A ton of options but get the full flavor of Austin. The trendiest area for visitors is probably South Congress (SoCo). Do not stay up in Georgetown/Round Rock area. Nice places, but just a suburb. No offense meant to anyone!

Ray_Dogg · 07-24-2017, 09:48 AM

Congrats on the pickup!

I love the Destin area. Going there next month to visit family. They are close to Panama City Beach. Wish my ZL1 was coming with so it could meet its relative as well.

Superman1le · 07-24-2017, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Childs Play

Mmmmm Torchy's.

I second this. Just had some this Saturday.

Torchys is good, they just need get homemade tortillas instead of the bagged ones they use that are not as fresh, although the guacamole/queso makes up for it. I would go for some Pappasitos

ELS1 · 07-24-2017, 10:46 AM

I agree on Torchy's when you are in Austin - do not pass up the Queso. You can always check out the S. Congress bats in the evening if you're into that, then drive down to Torchy's few blocks away.

ssrallyred · 07-24-2017, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by ELS1

I agree on Torchy's when you are in Austin - do not pass up the Queso. You can always check out the S. Congress bats in the evening if you're into that, then drive down to Torchy's few blocks away.

Sounds like I am going to Torchy's for sure lol. Thanks guys!

Jmueller · 07-24-2017, 11:21 AM

Franklin's BBQ. I had it last week when I was there for a conference and it was delicious. I also checked out NLand surfing which was a cool experience.

Rod Knock · 07-24-2017, 11:55 AM

If you stay in the northern burbs of Austin..Salt Traders Coastal Cooking is good (not too far from Rudy's mentioned above) on I 35 access road.

Like other's I would suggest going downtown to 6th Street Entertainment district for live music, Rainy Street for bar scene, or South Congress to get a feel for the eclectic side of Austin.

LibertyHill · 07-24-2017, 11:15 PM

No way my new ZL1 would go anywhere near downtown...

brAnd7onX · 07-25-2017, 12:12 AM

There is a torchys off of the 79 which will be closest to the dealership... staying in Round Rock would be better than Georgetown as you are closer to Austin... Also make sure you make a visit to flix brewhouse to catch a movie. One of my favorite things to do for sure.

07-23-2017, 09:23 PM	#1
ssrallyred Drives: 2017 Summit White ZL1 M6 Join Date: May 2017 Location: B'ham AL Posts: 189	Austin TX peeps Flying out Thursday to Don Hewlett Chevy in Georgetown to pick up the ZL1. Going to make it a mini 3 day vacay with possible stops in Lake Charles and for sure in Biloxi on my drive back to Destin Fl. Thinking about staying in that area for the night Thursday. Best places to stay around Austin/Georgetown ?

07-24-2017, 06:50 AM	#3
Blown355 Drives: 2017 ZL1 A10 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Austin TX Posts: 866	5 hotels within a mile of the dealership. Hilton Garden Inn. 2310 I-35, Round Rock, TX 78681 is nice. And there are several restaurants around it. Rudys bbq, Saltgrass. If you have time, take in a Round Rock Express baseball game. 5 miles from hotel. Was your salesman Mike? Sold me my 2012 ZL1. Great guy to deal with. Was going to buy an 18 ZL1 from him, but got a good deal on a 17. __________________ 2017 ZL1 A10 Redhot with stripe

07-24-2017, 09:48 AM	#7
Ray_Dogg Drives: ‘06 GTO(sold), ‘14 Audi S4, ‘17 ZL1 Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: San Francisco Posts: 101	Congrats on the pickup! I love the Destin area. Going there next month to visit family. They are close to Panama City Beach. Wish my ZL1 was coming with so it could meet its relative as well. __________________ ZL1 Coupe Nightfall Gray Metallic, A10, Carbon Fiber Hood, PDR

07-24-2017, 10:46 AM	#9
ELS1 Drives: N/A Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Houston Posts: 167	I agree on Torchy's when you are in Austin - do not pass up the Queso. You can always check out the S. Congress bats in the evening if you're into that, then drive down to Torchy's few blocks away. __________________ Modded 99 Z28 - Gone

07-24-2017, 11:15 PM	#13
LibertyHill Drives: 16 2SS 6MT NPP MRC / 15 K1300S Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: NW of Austin Posts: 1,034	No way my new ZL1 would go anywhere near downtown... __________________ Rohana RFX-5 10/11, M/T 275/305, Eibachs, Hellwigs, Hurst SS, DMS LT4 SC 596HP/589TQ, DMS Low-side, Kooks 2LTs, MBRP Race, Rotofab, MMS CC

07-23-2017, 09:45 PM	#2
DSX Tuning Drives: 2019 Corvette ZR1 Join Date: May 2017 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 313	You'll be way up north, so I'm not as familiar, but definitely find a Torchy's while you're in town!

07-24-2017, 08:46 AM	#6
Vintage Drives: 2017 SS 1LE Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Austin Posts: 266	Stay in the downtown area! Driskill, JW Marriott, The Modern, San Jose Hotel, South Congress Hotel, etc. A ton of options but get the full flavor of Austin. The trendiest area for visitors is probably South Congress (SoCo). Do not stay up in Georgetown/Round Rock area. Nice places, but just a suburb. No offense meant to anyone!

07-24-2017, 11:21 AM	#11
Jmueller Drives: 2017 ZL1 A10 Nightfall Gray Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Fort Lauderdale Posts: 236	Franklin's BBQ. I had it last week when I was there for a conference and it was delicious. I also checked out NLand surfing which was a cool experience.

07-24-2017, 11:55 AM	#12
Rod Knock Drives: 2003 Dodge Viper/2011 IOM SS vert Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 353	If you stay in the northern burbs of Austin..Salt Traders Coastal Cooking is good (not too far from Rudy's mentioned above) on I 35 access road. Like other's I would suggest going downtown to 6th Street Entertainment district for live music, Rainy Street for bar scene, or South Congress to get a feel for the eclectic side of Austin.

07-25-2017, 12:12 AM	#14
brAnd7onX Drives: 2012 1SS IOM Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Hutto, TX Posts: 1,642	There is a torchys off of the 79 which will be closest to the dealership... staying in Round Rock would be better than Georgetown as you are closer to Austin... Also make sure you make a visit to flix brewhouse to catch a movie. One of my favorite things to do for sure. __________________ 2012 Camaro SS IOM "TigreSS" Borla "S" Catback C.A.I. Intake VMax Ported TB JRE Tune

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