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Places Easily Accessible by Bus From Campus for Post Social-Distancing
Writer Jessica Lenamond Designer Emma Bittner
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Hugging friends, getting a haircut, eating in your favorite restaurant instead of out of another to-go container. I’m sure that by now most people have a list of exactly all of the things that they want to do as soon as social distancing is in the past and we are able to see friends and family again.
Returning back to our usual routines will be a very strange experience, but it is exciting to look to the future and make plans for the time that we are so excited about. Being back on campus is going to be more than thrilling for many of us, and the amount of things to do is going to feel endless. For post social-distancing freedom, here is a list of places easily accessible by bus from campus.
The distances from campus listed below are based on the campus bus stop that was closest to each location.
Quack’s 43rd Street Bakery Bus stop: Duval/Park Distance from campus: 11 minutes
Quack’s is the perfect place for late night studying while taking bites of your favorite baked good. Their cases are always full of the biggest and best cookies, cupcakes, pies, and much more to satisfy your bakery craving.
Thunderbird Coffee
Bus stop: 2219 Manor/Chestnut Distance from campus: 15 minutes
Thunderbird is a cozy local café that serves coffee and beer and is a great spot to study or meet with friends. They also have an outside area with picnic tables that is perfect for days in the sun.
The Triangle Bus stop: Triangle Station Distance from campus: 13 minutes
The Triangle is a center for great restaurants and a few shops just north of campus. Try Mandola’s Italian Market for a lunch or dinner date and browse their selection of gelato and Italian produce. Hopdoddy Burger Bar is also worth trying solely for their parmesan truffle fries.
South Congress Bus stop: Soco Station Distance from campus: 16 minutes
South Congress Avenue is classic Austin: murals, weird shops, and great food all on one street. This is a perfect place to take family or friends who are visiting Austin for the first time. There are farmers’, makers’, and artists’ markets every month where you can find unique art, jewelry, prints, clothing, and countless other things. For a fanciful brunch with family in town, try Perla’s Seafood and Oyster Bar. For a more casual laid-back classic, Home Slice’s enormous slices of pizza never disappoint.
Austin Central Library Bus stop: 800 Cesar Chavez/West Distance from campus: 11 minutes
A familiar classic, the Austin Central Library is a beautiful space to get lost in for an afternoon of studying or exploring.
Mozart’s Coffee Roasters Bus stop: 3825 Lake Austin/Enfield Distance from campus: 12 minutes
Everyone in Austin knows about this famous lake-side spot with hot chocolate and a charming Christmas lights show, but you might not have known just how easy it was to get to from campus. Mozart’s is undoubtedly packed during the holidays but it is worth the trip for their outside patio when it’s not too busy. Not to mention, their bakery selection is impressive.
