Fun places to go to meet people in Austin?

Question

Im 22 and single and female and will be living in Austin briefly before moving again on exchange. I was wondering if anyone could give me ideas of cool places to go to meet new people or people to date. I am going to be going alone and dont know anyone there so I will be going to these places alone and dont want to be out of place. Any adive is appreciated.

Answer 1

Try posting on the local craigslist, like in the strictly platonic section.

Also, the hostel down on Lakeshore Blvd does a lot of social activities like pub crawls and such for other travelers.

Answer 2

I just moved here im 27 and ive been wondering that too,I like the jackalope on 6th and fado on 4th but on the weekends 6th st becomes a meat market so expect some hooting and less than cordial advances.I'll probably see you around.I always wear a pub hat if you see me around say hi and ill buy you a drink.

Answer 3

Head for 6th. Austin, along with New York and Seattle, has the deserved reputation of having the best nightlife in the country. But wherever you go, be careful. I have three daughters I wouldn't want going anywhere alone.

Answer 4

Yeah, you can go to bars, but that's kind of limited.  Check out free festivals and music events in the Chronicle or XL.  There are quite a few groups on meetup.com, maybe you can find one you like:

http://www.meetup.com/cities/us/tx/austi...

Answer 5

Yeah, just go down 6th street on the weekend. I'm more of out-doorsy types so I meet cool people at parks, like Zilker.

Good Luck