The race is the reason you're here. But Austin has enough going on that the other two days are worth planning properly — live music, real barbecue, and a city that runs late.
Day 1: South Congress, East Austin, 6th Street
South Congress Avenue (SoCo) for independent shops and food trailers. East 6th Street for dinner. 6th Street itself for live music — more going on on a Tuesday than most cities manage on a Saturday.
Day 2: Race Day at Circuit of The Americas
COTA is 15 miles from downtown. Use the official shuttle — driving means gridlock. The circuit has a proper big-show atmosphere with concerts, a fan village, and a Ferris wheel.
Day 3: BBQ Trail, Rainey Street, Barton Springs
Franklin Barbecue on East 11th — queue before 8am or accept it'll run out. Barton Springs Pool for a recovery swim. Rainey Street for a final drink before your flight.
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