Oct 08, 2027 to Oct 12, 2027
Essentials
- Destination: Austin, TX.
- Optimal Travel Dates: 2027-10-08 to 2027-10-12 (Live music performances, craft barbecue exploration, and urban greenbelt walks.).
- Travel Party: 2 adults (4 dogs stay home with dedicated Rover care in Cudahy).
- Target Budget Range: $1,500 to $1,860 per person ($3,000 to $3,720 total party cost).
- Hotel Starting Point: The Line Hotel Austin, 111 E Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX 78701.
- Hotel Pet Policy: $0 hotel pet fee (dogs stay home in Cudahy).
- Home Pet Care (If Pets Stay Home): Rover.com Cudahy Pet Sitting Search estimates $130 to $170 per night ($520 to $680 total for 4 nights).
Day by Day
Day 1: Friday, Oct 08, 2027: Flight to Austin, South Congress & Evening Barbecue
- 11:00 AM CDT to 2:30 PM CDT Flight to Austin & Car Pickup
- 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM Hotel Check-In Zilker Metropolitan Park
- 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM Dinner & Live Music Güero's Taco Bar
Day 2: Saturday, Oct 09, 2027: Austin City Limits Music Festival at Zilker Park
- 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM Breakfast Tacos & Espresso Jo's Coffee
- 11:30 AM to 5:30 PM ACL Music Festival ACL Music Festival
- 7:00 PM to 9:30 PM Craft Brewing & Detroit Pizza Pinthouse Brewing
Day 3: Sunday, Oct 10, 2027: Texas State Capitol & Lady Bird Lake Walk
- 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM State Capitol Tour Texas State Capitol Grounds
- 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM Lady Bird Lake Boardwalk Walk Lady Bird Lake
- 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM Dinner & Cocktails on East 6th Licha's Cantina
Day 4: Monday, Oct 11, 2027: Hill Country Brewery Tour & Barton Springs
- 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM East Austin & Whisler's East Austin
- 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM Barton Springs Pool Barton Springs Pool
- 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM Farewell Dinner Moonshine Patio Bar & Grill
Day 5: Tuesday, Oct 12, 2027: Morning Stroll, Airport Return & Flight Home
- 9:00 AM to 10:15 AM Checkout & Pastry Morning South Congress Avenue
- 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM Airport Return
- 1:30 PM CDT to 6:00 PM CDT Return Flight to Milwaukee
Costs
| Expense Category / Line Item | Provider / Venue | Exact Unit Price / Rate | Total Cost Range | Verified Booking / Info Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lodging (4 Nights) | The Line Hotel Austin | $285 / night | $1,140 to $1,140 | The Line Hotel Austin Booking |
| Flights & Rental Sedan | Commercial Carrier & National AUS | $290 to $390 / person | $580 to $780 | Travel Logistics |
| Music Admissions & Capitol Tours | Austin, TX Regional Highlights | $40 to $60 / person | $160 to $240 | Texas State Capitol Grounds |
| Dining & Craft Beverages | Local Acclaimed Dining | $75 to $110 / person / day | $600 to $880 | Zilker Metropolitan Park & Barton Springs |
| Home Pet Care (4 Dogs in Cudahy) | Rover.com Cudahy Pet Sitting Search | $130 to $170 / night | $520 to $680 | Rover Cudahy Pet Sitting |
| TOTAL (All-In Vacation Expenses for Party of 2) | Lodging + Transit + Activities + Dining + Rover Care | $1,500 to $1,860 / person | $3,000 to $3,720 total | Texas State Capitol Grounds |