Labor Day Planner

Updated: August 11, 2008

Celebrate Labor Day in Austin on September 1, 2008: Find local events, happenings and the best outdoor restaurants and bars.

On this page:Labor Day Events and Outings, Labor Day Shopping, Outdoor Restaurants and Bars.

Labor Day Events and Outings

  1. 1 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Auditorium Shores
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    950 W Riverside Dr, Austin, TX 78704 (map)

    Get up early for the Austin Triathlon held Monday, September 1, and stay for the live music and Finish Line Carnival.

  2. 2 University-Texas Men's Athltcs
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    2100 San Jacinto Blvd Ste 224, Austin, TX 78712 (map)

    The 2008 Longhorn football season kicks off on Saturday, August 30, against Florida Atlantic. Get your tailgating game face on.

  3. 3 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Lake Travis
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    Colorado River, northwest of Austin, Austin, TX 78789 (map)

    Leave your jet skis at home. They're not allowed on the busy lake during the last official summer boating weekend.

Labor Day Shopping

  1. 4 3 Star Rating: Average Garden Room
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    5 Jefferson Sq, Austin, TX 78731 (map)

    Ease out of the summer whites with some proper attire.

  2. 5 Linens 'N Things
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    11066 Pecan Park Blvd, Austin, TX 78613 (map)

    Join newlyweds, dorm-bound students, home-owners and apartment dwellers buying necessities for their homes and gardens.

  3. 6 4 Star Rating: Recommended University Co-Op
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    2246 Guadalupe St, Austin, TX 78705 (map)

    A familiar presence on the ever-changing Drag.

Outdoor Restaurants and Bars

  1. 7 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended The County Line On The Hill
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    6500 Bee Caves Rd, Austin, TX 78746 (map)

    Dine outside and check out the view of Hill Country or watch the sunset while dining on Texas-sized fish, chicken and steak barbecue platters.

  2. 8 3.5 Star Rating: Average Santa Rita Tex-Mex Cantina
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    1206 W 38th St, Austin, TX 78705 (map)

    Satisfy your Tex-Mex cravings and dine at this kid-friendly eatery that serves enchiladas, tacos and flautas.

  3. 9 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Cafe Mangu
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    15200 FM 1825, Pflugerville, TX 78660 (map)

    Escape to the Caribbean and enjoy a selection of tropical drinks along with Cuban, Dominican and Puerto Rican cuisine.

  4. 10 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Ciola's Italian-American Restaurant
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    1310 Ranch Road 620 South, Lakeway, TX 78734 (map)

    Head to this Italian-American restaurant for an extensive wine list, hearty steaks and pasta favorites.

  5. 11 3.5 Star Rating: Average Doc's Motor Works Bar & Grill
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    1123 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704 (map)

  6. 12 4 Star Rating: Recommended Uncle Billy's
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    1530 Barton Springs Road, Austin, TX 78704 (map)

  7. 13 4 Star Rating: Recommended Chuy's Hula Hut
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    3825 Lake Austin Blvd, Austin, TX 78703 (map)

  8. 14 2.5 Star Rating: Below Average Carlos' & Charlie's
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    5973 Hi Line Rd, Austin, TX 78734 (map)

    Head to this Cajun and Creole restaurant with a dockside patio and large selection of drinks.

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