Things To Do In Austin

Enjoy a large array of finger food at B and J Bar, a local pub. Put the diet on pause when you visit B and J Bar — there are no low-fat menu items. B and J Bar's fully stocked bar is a perk for patrons who enjoy a fine wine (or more) with their meal. B and J Bar is the place to be for a celebratory happy hour. B and J Bar offers patio seating in the warmer months. Whether you have a large or small group, B and J Bar can accommodate both. Prepare to face the crowds if you visit on the weekend — Friday and Saturday are B and J Bar's busiest days. Bring your car to dinner and easily find a space in the area — street parking is available, as is a nearby lot. If cycling is more your speed, you'll find plenty of space to stash your bike outside the restaurant. It will typically cost you about $30 to enjoy a meal at B and J Bar.

Craving steak? Head down to Windrift Lounge in Austin and choose your own cut of perfectly marbled beef. Diners who avoid fat need to be careful, though, because Windrift Lounge's menu does not offer low-fat options. For those big group gatherings, Windrift Lounge provides plenty of space to have a good time. Dress is typically casual at Windrift Lounge, so leave the fancy duds behind for the evening. For convenience, diners can park in a neighboring lot. Your tab at Windrift Lounge will usually run to about $30 per guest.

Find something on the menu for everyone at Wells' Wildcats Bar and Grill. Dieters beware — Wildcats Bar and Grill does not offer low-fat cuisine. Gather up your group of friends and head to Wildcats Bar and Grill, a local restaurant that has room for large groups. Whether you're coming from work or a ballgame, the dress code at laid-back Wildcats Bar and Grill is come-as-you-are. Wildcats Bar and Grill is known for serving great food, and they are able to serve it at your next event with their excellent catering. In addition to street parking, there is a lot right around the corner, so finding a space shouldn't be an issue for drivers dining at the restaurant. Menu items at Wildcats Bar and Grill tend to be mid-priced, so expect to plop down about $30 per person to dine here. The menu at Wildcats Bar and Grill includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner — stop by for your favorite meal.

Safety and excitement go hand-in-hand at Minneapolis Skydive, where experienced instructors guide thrill-seekers on adrenaline-filled leaps through the sky. First-timers are paired with one of these professionals for a tandem jump. After an instructional video and a Q&A session, guests board the plane, get strapped to their instructor's four-point harness, and leap into the sky. They'll move at speeds of up to 120 miles per hour during a 40?60-second free fall; then, once the parachute hatches from its cocoon, skydivers enjoy a 5?7-minute float to the ground. Videographers are available to capture the entire flight on camera, and the video can be delivered digitally. Minneapolis Skydiving Adventures also offers programs for advanced skydivers to become licensed and participate in solo jumps.

Sportations connects amateur adrenaline jockeys to certified professional adventurers, drawing from a nationwide network of aeronauts and speed demons to introduce habitual pedestrians to the wonders of skydiving, ballooning, hang gliding, and stock-car racing. Thrill seekers can zipline across a forest canopy, hollering like Tarzan or taunting nearby birds until they agree to race. Helicopter tours ferry patrons skyward over landmarks and cityscapes, whereas paragliding adventures get up close and personal with blue skies and clouds. For most sports, Sportations accommodates groups of any size, from physics classes empirically proving gravity's existence to solo ballooning supervillains declaring dominion over all they see.

Reptile & Amphibian Discovery Zoo's troupe of snake-taming animal lovers tend to dozens of species of reptiles and amphibians, creating a nurturing environment that cares for the creatures and educates the public. From lizards and snakes to crocodilians and tortoises, the zoo's menagerie contains specimen both docile and hostile, and visitors often pose for pictures with animals to commemorate their visit to the zoo. After being successfully raised by sage clans of snapping turtles, each keeper draws on their years of experience and love of animals to conduct presentations and seminars during visits to the zoo.