Austin isn’t an overly dangerous city, but there are a few risks involved with living here. The bustling music, ever-changing landscape and scrumptious restaurants all come with a price. These 11 risks could happen to anyone living in the city of Austin.
- You may begin to develop an insatiable love for obscure music.
Charlie Llewellin/Flickr And you’ll spend hours at Waterloo Records trying to find the next album for your collection.
- Your attempt at an Amy’s Ice Creams juggling battle could dangerously backfire.
Amy’s Ice Creams/Facebook Nobody wants an ice cream casualty.
- Your love for barbecue is strong, but so are the meat sweats.
ATOMIC Hot Links/Flickr Even the most delicious plate of brisket comes with a side effect.
- You won’t be able to enjoy vacation because of the events you’re missing out on in ATX.
Sean MacEntee/Flickr The FOMO is real.
- Your favorite bar or music venue could turn into a fancy high-rise condo.
ClevrCat/Flickr That epic bar won’t go down without a fight, though. Austinites are always ready to rally with petitions and protests.
- You may start to lose sleep over how many hours you spend sitting on I-35.
Ruin Raider/Flickr It’s not just during rush hour. Bumper to bumper highway stalls happen even on lazy Sunday afternoons.
- Bat guano could catch you at an inopportune moment
Marty Bonner/Flickr Let’s just leave it at this: if you’re on Lady Bird Lake during a summer sunset, you might need to shield yourself.
- Your stunning work of art will inevitably get painted over at The HOPE Outdoor Gallery.
TrishZatx/Flickr You’re lucky if the mural lasts two days.
- Pit stains. All summer long.
Max Geiger/Flickr No amount of deodorant can conquer the Texas armpit sweat.
- You’ll only be able to drink local beer.
Chris Brooks/Flickr The other states just don’t brew it right.
- You’ll fall in love with the city and never want to leave.
Katharine Shilcutt/Flickr Despite all the risks and hazards, there’s nowhere else you’d rather be.
What do you think the biggest risk is?
Charlie Llewellin/Flickr
And you’ll spend hours at Waterloo Records trying to find the next album for your collection.
Amy’s Ice Creams/Facebook
Nobody wants an ice cream casualty.
ATOMIC Hot Links/Flickr
Even the most delicious plate of brisket comes with a side effect.
Sean MacEntee/Flickr
The FOMO is real.
ClevrCat/Flickr
That epic bar won’t go down without a fight, though. Austinites are always ready to rally with petitions and protests.
Ruin Raider/Flickr
It’s not just during rush hour. Bumper to bumper highway stalls happen even on lazy Sunday afternoons.
Marty Bonner/Flickr
Let’s just leave it at this: if you’re on Lady Bird Lake during a summer sunset, you might need to shield yourself.
TrishZatx/Flickr
You’re lucky if the mural lasts two days.
Max Geiger/Flickr
No amount of deodorant can conquer the Texas armpit sweat.
Chris Brooks/Flickr
The other states just don’t brew it right.
Katharine Shilcutt/Flickr
Despite all the risks and hazards, there’s nowhere else you’d rather be.
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