Dave motions me in, assuming I'm settling on cabin number 17. The courts have long been a first step for folks making their way in Austin. They'd do their johns right up against the wall. That's where I learned my sex education. Down the road, the Austin Motel advertises itself as a genuine motel classic in an age of chains and mediocrity, and they're right.
Every room offers vintage furnishings and unique decor.
But watch out for the capital city prices. An Austin institution, you'll find no frills, but some of the best smoked meat in the country. Grab a bottle of Big Red creme soda and sit outside on the picnic tables where everyone is a local, even the tourists. Sands Motel Don-Mar Motor Court Austin Motel Check out our growing collection of motel postcards from this state. Return to the lobby .