Austin is generally a pretty cheerful place, with plenty of sunshine, friendly people, and fun—so much fun, in fact, that (anecdote alert) actress Drew Barrymore, who hung out and filmed here in the 1990 and 2000s, once said the people are so fun that “if you’re having a bad time, they don’t want to know about it.”
That might not be an exact quote. Nevertheless, the Eeyores among us will recognize the sentiment. Even if you are usually as impossibly perky as Barrymore, or just kind of even-keeled, sometimes you have to let all the tears come, and fall where they may. And that can mean feeling your feels in public. Whether you’re on the verge of a stray tear or a full-on bawl, don’t worry. There are plenty of places in the city let it all out. Here are 10 just to get you started.
And if you don’t see your favorite crying spot on the list, dry your eyes and let it be known in the comments below.
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