BEYOND Things to Do in with Your Downtime SC15 (If You Have Any). When you visit a town with a motto like “,” you know you’re in store for some cool activities outside the conference hall. We've made it easy for you. Here are a few essentials within easy reach of the Convention Center— the music, food and drink, shopping and kolache (we'll explain!) you won't want to miss.

LIVE MUSIC BBQ It's what made Austin Because you have the live music capital to. But careful: some of the world. Austin joints have six-hour waits. Terry Black's BBQ Authentic low 'n slow without daylong lines. Go for the brisket and beef ribs. Stay for the banana pudding. 6th Street 1003 Road The seven-block stretch terryblacksbbq.com between Congress Avenue and Highway 35 has the @terryblacksbarbecue densest population of music venues. @terryblacksbbq 6street.com

BEER You deserve one after the day you just had. Maybe a snack too.

Banger's Sausage House and Beer Garden Gourmet sausages and 100 beers on tap. Got decision fatigue? it's never a wrong move to go with a Shiner, a COWBOY Texas brewing institution. BOOTS 79 Rainey Street ’Nu said. bangersaustin.com

Allens Boots A local landmark since 1977, just across the river from SC15. Four thousand pairs of cowboy boots and tons of Western wear. TEX MEX 1522 Avenue Locals debate which is allensboots.com best—so here's the best up close to the conference. @cowboyboots

@allensboots Tamale House East Well executed Tex-Mex staples, great margaritas and a gorgeous patio—all within walking distance. RECORDS 1707 E. 6th Street & CDS Exclusive releases, rare vinyl, and local bands’ in-store performances. @TamaleHouseEast

Waterloo Records In the nearby Market District: an Austin staple since 1982 (and one of Buzzfeed's Best Record Stores In The World). 600A N. Lamar Boulevard KOLACHE waterloorecords.com A pastry of Czech extraction, sweet or savory. (It’s a Texas thing.) Easy Tiger Austin @WaterlooRecords Kolaches, snacks and drinks on 6th Street, the nightlife capital of the state capital, just steps from the Convention Center. 709 E. 6th Street COFFEE easytigeraustin.com Check out this spot for great java. (The kind you drink.) @easytigeratx

Wright Bros. Brew & Brew Excellent co ee featuring local roaster Flat Track. And, once it's past noon, 38 beers on tap. 500 San Marcos Street no. 105 thebrewandbrew.com

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