:: FUN ACTIVITIES
:: PLACES TO GO (AND HOW!)
:: AIRPORT FLYER
Fun Activities
Anytime you find yourself in a new place, you might wonder “What’s there to do here?” Well, here’s our list of top things to do when the weather’s sweltering hot, raining cats and dogs, or you just want to hang out inside, here’s a list of fun things you can do under a roof!
- Bowling
- At the Union: Do you have a triple digit score? You can check out the bowling lanes at the Student Union in the Underground (located on the basement level at the Student Union).
- At Dart Bowl: Nice, roomy lanes with ample parking. Whenever we bowl, you can find us here!
- Koinonia’s Monthly Boardgame Night: Every month, we host our “Going Overboard” Boardgame Night, occasionally coupled with an awe-inspiring magic show by one of our Koinonia staff. Check out our events page to find out when the next one is coming up!
- Broomball @ Chapparal Ice: Slipping, sliding, and laughing at everyone who falls. Broomball is always memory-making!
- King Kong Shower Game: This can get pretty intense when you play with some of the more veteran students and staff in Koinonia. And people come up with the wackiest moves! It’s easy to play but only the strong will survive.
- Museums:
- Lyndon B. Johnson Museum: The 36th president who succeeded JFK after his assassination and passed the Civil Rights Act has a rich history we can all learn from. Free admission.
- Harry Ransom Center: Did you know that the Bible was first substantial book ever printed when Gutenberg press was invented? What’s even more amazing is that you can view one of the 5 original copies of the Gutenberg Bible here. Also, you can view the first photograph from 1826 in France as well. Free admission.
- UT Gym: There’s always something active and fun to do at Gregory Gym and Rec Center.
If you have suggestions on any other important links to know, please let us know!
Places to Go (and How!)
Chinatown - Craving some delicious Chinese food? Or maybe pho that’s a few levels higher than the ones around campus…Go to Austin’s one and only Chinatown, or China plaza.
=> Take the 1L/1M bus, found on Guadalupe, northbound. Stop at 11001 Lamar/Kamar.
New Oriental Market – Not in the mood for Chinese food but low on money? Try this alternative: New Oriental Market is a Korean market and restaurant. In one stop, you can purchase groceries and dinner. Their entrees range from $5-$10, so fill your stomach without emptying your wallet.
=> Take the 1L/1M bus Northbound, and stop at Lamar and Airport.
HEB – Need groceries? HEB.
=> From campus, take the Red River bus, found on Red River, which is east of San Jacinto, northbound. Don’t forget to get off at 41st St.
Whole Foods Market – Come visit the Whole Foods headquarters! This expansive market offers a variety of groceries, plenty of prepared food options, and even a bakery full of fresh bread and desserts.
=> Take the 22 Chicon bus on Dean Keaton and Whitis Ave. [Right by Kinsolving] and ride it until you reach 5th and Baylor. After departing the bus, walk towards 6th street until you see the market.
Zilker Park – Tired of being locked inside your dorm room? Do you need fresh air? Zilker Park offers more than just air—with a botanical garden, Barton Creek, and opportunities to go swimming, kayaking, and canoeing, this park will be a great place to relax.
=> Take the 1L/1M bus on Guadalupe southbound, and get off at Congress and 8th. Wait for the 30 bus and ride the bus all the way to Zilker Park.
Downtown – One of the best experiences in college is exploring the city you will be living in for the next four years. Austin has a lot to offer, and luckily we are located near the heart of downtown.
=> Take the 1L/1M bus southbound to Congress and 11th St., and your first stop will be the Capitol.
The Capitol offers tours and a large field for sports. During the year, there are many festivals on this street. Walk down the street and watch the bats at the Congress Bridge. With so many things to do, take advantage of Austin’s diverse landscape.
Airport Flyer
Don’t have a ride and need to get to the airport? The Capital Metro provides a 30-minute bus ride directly from campus to the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport for free every day of the week.
From UT Austin Campus to Airport:
- The Airport Flyer (Route Number 100) stop on campus is at the intersection of Dean Keeton and Speedway (on Dean Keeton in front of the RLM building).
- The bus departs about every 40 minutes. See the regular bus schedule.
- Arrive at the bus stop early. Make sure you have your UT student ID card so that you can ride for free. If you don’t have one, it will cost you 75 cents.
- The bus will make another four stops. You should get off at the last one, which is at the Airport Lower Level.
If you are coming from the airport to campus, the Airport Flyer bus stop is right outside of the baggage claim area.
Just follow the signs in the airport to the bus stop area.
Need to know when to get to the bus stop or plan your trip? Go to Trip Planner, and just enter your Starting and Ending destinations, select the Date and Time, and click Plan Trip.
Other Useful Sites:
Capital Metro: http://www.capmetro.org/
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport: http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/austinairport/
Austin Bus System – Learn how to use the Austin bus system.
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