Guidebook for Austin
Arts & Culture
Beautiful grounds and plenty of history to take in inside these pink granite walls.
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Texas Senate
1200 Congress AveBeautiful grounds and plenty of history to take in inside these pink granite walls.
Mexican heritage museum and gift store. They've been hosting a Dia de los Muertos celebration for something like 25 years!
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Mexic-Arte Museum
419 Congress AvenueMexican heritage museum and gift store. They've been hosting a Dia de los Muertos celebration for something like 25 years!
Everything you ever needed to know about Texas wrapped up in one beautiful building. There is also an I-MAX theater here.
593 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museo de Historia del Estado de Texas Bullock
1800 Congress AveEverything you ever needed to know about Texas wrapped up in one beautiful building. There is also an I-MAX theater here.
Beautiful museum on UT campus, rotating exhibits with some permanent installations, films, and multiple activites great for families or singles. Third Thursday are extended hours with a happy hour.
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El Museo de Arte Blanton
200 East Martin Luther King Junior BoulevardBeautiful museum on UT campus, rotating exhibits with some permanent installations, films, and multiple activites great for families or singles. Third Thursday are extended hours with a happy hour.
Just one of many art galleries and stores lining this historic street. Spend the day shopping, eating and drinking local.
Gallery Soco
1714 S Congress AveJust one of many art galleries and stores lining this historic street. Spend the day shopping, eating and drinking local.
Just down the street this beautiful garden and art gallery hosts educational, social, and cultural events year round.
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Umlauf Sculpture Garden & Museum
605 Azie Morton RdJust down the street this beautiful garden and art gallery hosts educational, social, and cultural events year round.
Food Scene
Great mexican food, very casual atmosphere. The salsa bar in self serve inside.
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Polvo's Mexican Restaurant
2004 South 1st StreetGreat mexican food, very casual atmosphere. The salsa bar in self serve inside.
Vegan/Vegetarian restaurant cafeteria style. Very earthy atmosphere, those who love this place really LOVE this place.
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Casa de Luz Village
1701 Toomey RdVegan/Vegetarian restaurant cafeteria style. Very earthy atmosphere, those who love this place really LOVE this place.
AWESOME Tacos!! Open for Breakfast & Lunch. Right next to one of the greenbelt trailheads. Grab a taco and take a stroll down to watch some of the rock climbers or grab your gear and climb yourself.
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Tacodeli
1500 Spyglass DrAWESOME Tacos!! Open for Breakfast & Lunch. Right next to one of the greenbelt trailheads. Grab a taco and take a stroll down to watch some of the rock climbers or grab your gear and climb yourself.
Yummy!! Everything on the seasonal menu is good. Baked ricotta and goat cheese small plate & Congress burger are amazing. They also have mixologists on hand to concoct the perfect cocktail for you.
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Second Bar + Kitchen
200 Congress AveYummy!! Everything on the seasonal menu is good. Baked ricotta and goat cheese small plate & Congress burger are amazing. They also have mixologists on hand to concoct the perfect cocktail for you.
Great on a beautiful day to sit outside for lunch or dinner. They have a Thursday night concert series in the Summer with tons of popular acts.
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Shady Grove
1624 Barton Springs RdGreat on a beautiful day to sit outside for lunch or dinner. They have a Thursday night concert series in the Summer with tons of popular acts.
Awesome! Love everything about this restaurant. Food, cocktails, ambiance, service. It all rocks. Practically on West 6th, so close to lots of bars.
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Ranch 616
616 Nueces StAwesome! Love everything about this restaurant. Food, cocktails, ambiance, service. It all rocks. Practically on West 6th, so close to lots of bars.
AKA The Ditch, known for the Enchiladas Del Mar.
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El Arroyo
1624 W 5th StAKA The Ditch, known for the Enchiladas Del Mar.
Amazing fresh juice bar. You MUST go here. Walk from my place.
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DAILY JUICE
1625 Barton Springs RoadAmazing fresh juice bar. You MUST go here. Walk from my place.
Famed Sushi chef Tyson Cole's restaurant. There's always a wait but it's worth it. Must haves: maguro sashimi and goat cheese & shag roll. Limited reservations.
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Uchi
801 S Lamar BlvdFamed Sushi chef Tyson Cole's restaurant. There's always a wait but it's worth it. Must haves: maguro sashimi and goat cheese & shag roll. Limited reservations.
Laid back bar with tasty bar food (burgers, wings, etc). Great sweet potato fries & beer selection, darts and several TVs for the sports lovers out there. Pool tables too. Walk from my place.
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Black Sheep Lodge
2108 S Lamar BlvdLaid back bar with tasty bar food (burgers, wings, etc). Great sweet potato fries & beer selection, darts and several TVs for the sports lovers out there. Pool tables too. Walk from my place.
You can walk here. Nice local coffee shop with WiFi. Next door to Casita Taco if you want a breakfast taco.
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Irie Bean Coffee & Wine Bar
2310 S Lamar BlvdYou can walk here. Nice local coffee shop with WiFi. Next door to Casita Taco if you want a breakfast taco.
The best strawberry lemonaid EVER. I get it without ice so I can have more. Oh and it's also a popular vegitarian cafe.
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Mr. Natural
1901 E Cesar Chavez StThe best strawberry lemonaid EVER. I get it without ice so I can have more. Oh and it's also a popular vegitarian cafe.
Famous Mexican food, I have childhood memories of this place. Famous for Bob Armstrong dip and a great patio.
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Matt's El Rancho
2613 S Lamar BlvdFamous Mexican food, I have childhood memories of this place. Famous for Bob Armstrong dip and a great patio.
Fun, large restaurant with lots of outdoor and covered patio seating. Lots of washer pits for play while you drink.
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Red's Porch
Fun, large restaurant with lots of outdoor and covered patio seating. Lots of washer pits for play while you drink.
Great pizza made the NY way. They have a walk-up window open until 3am or so on weekends...just in case you need to sop up some of that booze.
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Home Slice Pizza
1415 S Congress AveGreat pizza made the NY way. They have a walk-up window open until 3am or so on weekends...just in case you need to sop up some of that booze.
Yummy bites for brunch, lunch or dinner.
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South Congress Cafe
1600 S Congress AveYummy bites for brunch, lunch or dinner.
Local classic with good Mexican food and a hub for 1st Thursdays. I once saw Lyle Lovett eating here.
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Güero's Taco Bar
1412 S Congress AveLocal classic with good Mexican food and a hub for 1st Thursdays. I once saw Lyle Lovett eating here.
Walk-up coffee shop with light fair, pastries and tacos.
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Jo's Coffee
1300 S Congress AveWalk-up coffee shop with light fair, pastries and tacos.
Fun local coffee shop and full menu for breakfast & lunch. Love the granola, yogurt & berries (it's huge) or breakfast tacos. My boyfriend swears by the tuna melt.
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Jo's Coffee
1300 S Congress AveFun local coffee shop and full menu for breakfast & lunch. Love the granola, yogurt & berries (it's huge) or breakfast tacos. My boyfriend swears by the tuna melt.
Legendary local BBQ joint and amphitheater where everyone from Maroon 5 to Snoop Dogg to Willie Nelson have played.
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Stubb's Bar-B-Q
801 Red River StLegendary local BBQ joint and amphitheater where everyone from Maroon 5 to Snoop Dogg to Willie Nelson have played.
A little off the beaten path but great outdoor seating area and good drinks. The food is yummy as well.
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House Wine
408 Josephine StA little off the beaten path but great outdoor seating area and good drinks. The food is yummy as well.
I LOVE these burgers! If you're a boy or really hungry go for the double. The line is always long (cuz it's so good) but it moves quick. They also have a walk-up window.
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P. Terry's Burger Stand
404 S Lamar BlvdI LOVE these burgers! If you're a boy or really hungry go for the double. The line is always long (cuz it's so good) but it moves quick. They also have a walk-up window.
Blue Dahlia Bistro
1115 E 11th StYummy bistro on the East side.
El Chile Cafe y Cantina
1900 Manor RdGreat Mexican food!
Great for brunch or any other meal. They also have a super cute gift store next door.
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Eastside Café
2113 Manor RdGreat for brunch or any other meal. They also have a super cute gift store next door.
Very popular restaurant on Lake Austin. Tubular Tacos are the size of your face and the margaritas and bloody marys will keep you happy while you wait for a table.
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Hula Hut
3825 Lake Austin BlvdVery popular restaurant on Lake Austin. Tubular Tacos are the size of your face and the margaritas and bloody marys will keep you happy while you wait for a table.
Great alternative to Hula Hut. American fare with lots of TVs for watching sports. Right on the lake as well.
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Abel's on the Lake
3825 Lake Austin BlvdGreat alternative to Hula Hut. American fare with lots of TVs for watching sports. Right on the lake as well.
Enjoy a cup-o-jo while looking out over Lake Austin and snacking on a pastry.
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Mozart's Coffee Roasters
3825 Lake Austin BlvdEnjoy a cup-o-jo while looking out over Lake Austin and snacking on a pastry.
Good Mexican food. The diablo sol food is a must have. My friend Elizabeth orders her own and won't share. :)
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Maudie's Too
1212 S Lamar BlvdGood Mexican food. The diablo sol food is a must have. My friend Elizabeth orders her own and won't share. :)
Vegetarian restaurant that will make even the biggest meat eaters happy they came. Not sure what they do but everything is so tasty! Good coffee too.
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Bouldin Creek Cafe
1900 S 1st StVegetarian restaurant that will make even the biggest meat eaters happy they came. Not sure what they do but everything is so tasty! Good coffee too.
Dominican Joe
Great coffee
Great tequila menu if you're into sipping pricey agave! Great food as well but make a reservation for dinner...it gets packed.
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La Condesa
400 W 2nd StGreat tequila menu if you're into sipping pricey agave! Great food as well but make a reservation for dinner...it gets packed.
Great for breakfast, especially for late, late night dining.
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Magnolia Cafe
1920 S Congress AveGreat for breakfast, especially for late, late night dining.
This is a bit of a hike from my place but worth the drive for some fabulous French cuisine. The ambiance is shabby chic. You'll wait for a table but worth it for the escargot!
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Justine's
4710 E 5th StThis is a bit of a hike from my place but worth the drive for some fabulous French cuisine. The ambiance is shabby chic. You'll wait for a table but worth it for the escargot!
Great weekend brunch spot before you hit the 2nd Street shops, be sure to call for a reservation, especially if you want to sit outside.
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Taverna
258 W 2nd StGreat weekend brunch spot before you hit the 2nd Street shops, be sure to call for a reservation, especially if you want to sit outside.
Neapolitan pizza - thin crust, brick oven love. Everything on the menu is great and a nice wine list. Very small restaurant so you will want make a reservation.
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The Backspace
507 San Jacinto BlvdNeapolitan pizza - thin crust, brick oven love. Everything on the menu is great and a nice wine list. Very small restaurant so you will want make a reservation.
Hot Spot for food and drinks! Opened by Austin's who's who in the industry and a celeb or 2 have been spotted here.
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Swift's Attic
315 Congress AveHot Spot for food and drinks! Opened by Austin's who's who in the industry and a celeb or 2 have been spotted here.
If you simply must partake in a chain this is the closest location.
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Starbucks
1201 Barbara Jordan BlvdIf you simply must partake in a chain this is the closest location.
Famous mexican food local. Jalapeno ranch is as popular with the chips as their salsa. Pretty sure this is one of the places the Bush twins were busted for underage drinking & the ritas are worth it.
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Chuy's
1728 Barton Springs RdFamous mexican food local. Jalapeno ranch is as popular with the chips as their salsa. Pretty sure this is one of the places the Bush twins were busted for underage drinking & the ritas are worth it.
Great place for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Easy to walk to from my place.
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Austin Java
1608 Barton Springs RoadGreat place for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Easy to walk to from my place.
Great BBQ just down the hill you can walk to. The sweet tea will make you pucker its so sweet. Live music some nights too.
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Uncle Billy's Brewery & Smokehouse
1530 Barton Springs RdGreat BBQ just down the hill you can walk to. The sweet tea will make you pucker its so sweet. Live music some nights too.
Austin is known for their food trailers and this yummy Indian fare restaurant, in the heart of the Rainey St. district, is one of the reasons why.
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G'Raj Mahal
73 Rainey StAustin is known for their food trailers and this yummy Indian fare restaurant, in the heart of the Rainey St. district, is one of the reasons why.
Famous all you can eat BBQ joint in the Texas hill country. It's BYOB so make sure you pack a cooler. And they use to only take cash but that may have changed.
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Salt Lick BBQ
18300 Farm to Market Rd 1826Famous all you can eat BBQ joint in the Texas hill country. It's BYOB so make sure you pack a cooler. And they use to only take cash but that may have changed.
People literally line up out the door before they open and stay lined up until he runs out of food. I have yet to go but it's been featured on the cover of Texas Monthly as one of the Best BBQ joints.
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Franklin Barbecue
900 E 11th StPeople literally line up out the door before they open and stay lined up until he runs out of food. I have yet to go but it's been featured on the cover of Texas Monthly as one of the Best BBQ joints.
Cute little french place, small menu but good pastries and a nice patio.
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Hillside Farmacy
1209 E 11th StCute little french place, small menu but good pastries and a nice patio.
LOCAL, super yummy, marble slab ice cream you can get your favorite toppings crushed in. Mexican Vanilla is to die for. This location has the Elvis Presley - SO GOOD!!!!
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Amy's Ice Creams
1012 W 6th StLOCAL, super yummy, marble slab ice cream you can get your favorite toppings crushed in. Mexican Vanilla is to die for. This location has the Elvis Presley - SO GOOD!!!!
LOCAL, super yummy, marble slab ice cream you can have your favorite toppings crushed in. The Mexican Vanilla is stupid good but test them all.
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Amy's Ice Creams
1012 W 6th StLOCAL, super yummy, marble slab ice cream you can have your favorite toppings crushed in. The Mexican Vanilla is stupid good but test them all.
Fabulous Italian food on S. Congress. Great date spot but they only take early reservations so they typically have a wait but the bar is fun.
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Vespaio
1610 S Congress AveFabulous Italian food on S. Congress. Great date spot but they only take early reservations so they typically have a wait but the bar is fun.
Tasty Italian on S. Congress. Owners are super nice and they have bands on the back patio several nights a week.
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Botticelli's
1321 S Congress AveTasty Italian on S. Congress. Owners are super nice and they have bands on the back patio several nights a week.
Perla's has a nice big patio, great for an afternoon beverage. Pricey menu.
Hopdoddy Burgers next door has amazing burgers & the salted carmel milkshake may make you slap your momma, it's that good.
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Perla's
1400 S Congress AvePerla's has a nice big patio, great for an afternoon beverage. Pricey menu.
Hopdoddy Burgers next door has amazing burgers & the salted carmel milkshake may make you slap your momma, it's that good.
Lovely wine bar with a nice patio in the hub on the 2nd Street district. Good food too. Wine flights or by the Glass. Thursday is Champagne Thursday - 1/2 price bottles. I'm just sayin'.
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CRÚ Food & Wine Bar (2nd Street - Austin)
238 W 2nd StLovely wine bar with a nice patio in the hub on the 2nd Street district. Good food too. Wine flights or by the Glass. Thursday is Champagne Thursday - 1/2 price bottles. I'm just sayin'.
Great people watching on Congress while you have your morning coffee.
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Caffe Medici
1101 W Lynn StGreat people watching on Congress while you have your morning coffee.
If you like farmer's markets this one downtown is great every Saturday morning.
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SFC Farmers' Market Downtown
422 Guadalupe StIf you like farmer's markets this one downtown is great every Saturday morning.
Popular burger joint. Tons of toppings/styles to choose from.
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Hut's Hamburgers
807 W 6th StPopular burger joint. Tons of toppings/styles to choose from.
Local coffee shop that has decent paninis for lunch and great espresso martinis at night. They also have smores you can make at your table.
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Halcyon
218 W 4th StLocal coffee shop that has decent paninis for lunch and great espresso martinis at night. They also have smores you can make at your table.
Super cute and yummy food too. Set in a little house, great for a date.
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Fabi + Rosi
509 Hearn StSuper cute and yummy food too. Set in a little house, great for a date.
Henri's Cheese & Wine
2026 South Lamar BoulevardYummy, yum, yum! The pastrami salmon and brussel sprouts are ridiculous as is everything else on the menu. Fun and tasty cocktails make this eastside dining spot a MUST GO! Make a reservation.
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Salty Sow
1917 Manor RdYummy, yum, yum! The pastrami salmon and brussel sprouts are ridiculous as is everything else on the menu. Fun and tasty cocktails make this eastside dining spot a MUST GO! Make a reservation.
Odd Duck
1201 S Lamar BlvdSmall plates as well as entrees you can share.
Love this place for brunch or dinner, so delicious! Make a reservation for dinner. They are on open table.
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Barlata
1500 S Lamar BlvdLove this place for brunch or dinner, so delicious! Make a reservation for dinner. They are on open table.
Dolce Neve Gelato
1713 S 1st StStupid good gelato!
Walkable from the condo. This is a popular chain that started in CO and has taken off here in ATX. Very popular for breakfast and brunch. Only open until 2pm.
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Snooze an AM Eatery
1700 S Lamar BlvdWalkable from the condo. This is a popular chain that started in CO and has taken off here in ATX. Very popular for breakfast and brunch. Only open until 2pm.
Patika
2159 S Lamar BlvdCoffee and baked goods in the hood.
Paleo and gluten-free friendly. I've also heard they have a good bullet-proof coffee but haven't ever been able to put butter in my coffee so can't say for sure. Walkable.
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Picnik
4801 Burnet RdPaleo and gluten-free friendly. I've also heard they have a good bullet-proof coffee but haven't ever been able to put butter in my coffee so can't say for sure. Walkable.
Greek themed cafe and wine shop with good bites as well and a nice outdoor area just down South Lamar.
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Opa
2050 S Lamar BlvdGreek themed cafe and wine shop with good bites as well and a nice outdoor area just down South Lamar.
This local ice cream shop is divine. If you see a movie at Alamo scoot over here for dessert, you won't be sorry with fun and inventive flavors they create in small batches and locally sourced.
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Lick Honest Ice Creams
1100 S Lamar BlvdThis local ice cream shop is divine. If you see a movie at Alamo scoot over here for dessert, you won't be sorry with fun and inventive flavors they create in small batches and locally sourced.
Parks & Nature
Just down the street, this spring fed pool is a constant 68 degrees year round. Great place to relax for an afternoon of people watching. Typically costs about $3-$5 during the summer months.
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Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton DrJust down the street, this spring fed pool is a constant 68 degrees year round. Great place to relax for an afternoon of people watching. Typically costs about $3-$5 during the summer months.
Walk to Zilker Park from my place! Lots of festivals in this park and from it, you can drop onto the hike-bike trail that circles Lady Bird Lake or rent canoes (next to the pool). Awesomeness!
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West 6th Street
West 6th StreetWalk to Zilker Park from my place! Lots of festivals in this park and from it, you can drop onto the hike-bike trail that circles Lady Bird Lake or rent canoes (next to the pool). Awesomeness!
Cool little nature preserve right next to Zilker Park. They've got a center for kids to see animals that were rehabilitated but couldn't return to the wild. Lots of little paths to walk.
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Zilker Nature Preserve
301 Nature Center DrCool little nature preserve right next to Zilker Park. They've got a center for kids to see animals that were rehabilitated but couldn't return to the wild. Lots of little paths to walk.
Sight for a lot of Austin's festivals, music & otherwise. During the week it's an off leash dog park so watch where you walk.
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Auditorium Shores at Town Lake Metropolitan Park
900 W Riverside DrSight for a lot of Austin's festivals, music & otherwise. During the week it's an off leash dog park so watch where you walk.
Great park down the hill for picnics, disc golf, there's a kid's train & park. Sand Volley Ball courts on the North side of Barton Springs Road. Home of ACL & Blues on the Green.
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Parque Metropolitano Zilker
2207 Barton Springs RdGreat park down the hill for picnics, disc golf, there's a kid's train & park. Sand Volley Ball courts on the North side of Barton Springs Road. Home of ACL & Blues on the Green.
Beautiful natural pool in the Texas hill country. Be sure to call ahead and make sure they are open.
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Reserva Natural Hamilton Pool
24300 Hamilton Pool RdBeautiful natural pool in the Texas hill country. Be sure to call ahead and make sure they are open.
Entertainment & Activities
Another great spring fed pool. There are several lap lanes as well as a large area for free swim. Typical cost $3.
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Eilers (Deep Eddy) Neighborhood Park
401 Deep Eddy AveAnother great spring fed pool. There are several lap lanes as well as a large area for free swim. Typical cost $3.
Should you feel the need to workout indoors this is a great gym.
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Life Time Athletic Austin - Downtown
907 W 5th StShould you feel the need to workout indoors this is a great gym.
Fab local movie theater where you'll have wait staff and a full menu (wine & beer, too!) during the movie. Walking distance from my condo!
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Alamo Drafthouse Cinema South Lamar
1120 S Lamar BlvdFab local movie theater where you'll have wait staff and a full menu (wine & beer, too!) during the movie. Walking distance from my condo!
Some would say UT Football is a religion so this would be it's chapel. UT games & tailgating are legendary, but if you're not interested, avoid campus at all cost or you'll get trapped in traffic.
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Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium
2139 San Jacinto BlvdSome would say UT Football is a religion so this would be it's chapel. UT games & tailgating are legendary, but if you're not interested, avoid campus at all cost or you'll get trapped in traffic.
Locals refer to this as Nascar Golf, not certain why but if you're looking for a fun afternoon outside swinging a club with a cooler of beer and maybe dodging a few balls this is your spot. No glass.
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Butler Park Pitch & Putt
201 Lee Barton DrLocals refer to this as Nascar Golf, not certain why but if you're looking for a fun afternoon outside swinging a club with a cooler of beer and maybe dodging a few balls this is your spot. No glass.
Mini-Golf with a cooler. This local legendary mini-golf course allows beer coolers. Play can be slow and you will likely run into a few tipsy college students but it makes for an entertaining time.
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Peter Pan Mini Golf
1207 Barton Springs RdMini-Golf with a cooler. This local legendary mini-golf course allows beer coolers. Play can be slow and you will likely run into a few tipsy college students but it makes for an entertaining time.
Check their website for special events. Home of The Nutcracker & Austin Ballet & Symphony.
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The Long Center for the Performing Arts
701 W Riverside DrCheck their website for special events. Home of The Nutcracker & Austin Ballet & Symphony.
Awesome local theater, not a bad seat in the house. Over 500 performances every year including David Sedaris' The Santaland Diaries every Christmas.
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Zach Theatre
202 S Lamar BlvdAwesome local theater, not a bad seat in the house. Over 500 performances every year including David Sedaris' The Santaland Diaries every Christmas.
Locally owned upscale theater with food & a bar. Shows some mainstream but mostly artsy, independent, documentary and international films.
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Violet Crown Social Club
1111 E 6th StLocally owned upscale theater with food & a bar. Shows some mainstream but mostly artsy, independent, documentary and international films.
If you want to try out stand-up paddle boarding for a good workout and a great way to see Lady Bird Lake head over to the rowing dock. They also rent canoes and kayaks.
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Rowing Dock
2418 Stratford DrIf you want to try out stand-up paddle boarding for a good workout and a great way to see Lady Bird Lake head over to the rowing dock. They also rent canoes and kayaks.
Yet another great place to rent kayaks, canoes & stand up paddles boards.
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Texas Rowing Center
1541 W Cesar Chavez StYet another great place to rent kayaks, canoes & stand up paddles boards.
Local show where comedians spoof current events. Typicaly very political and they work in a lot of local news as well.
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Esther's Follies
525 E 6th StLocal show where comedians spoof current events. Typicaly very political and they work in a lot of local news as well.
Shopping
Open 24/7 with a decent grocery section and drive thru pharmacy just a few blocks away.
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Walgreens
2501 S Lamar BlvdOpen 24/7 with a decent grocery section and drive thru pharmacy just a few blocks away.
Awesome store for outdoors equipment, clothing, and random stuff you never knew you always needed.
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REI
601 N Lamar BlvdAwesome store for outdoors equipment, clothing, and random stuff you never knew you always needed.
Need a cheap read while you're in town. This is a great re-sale book store.
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Half Price Books
2929 S Lamar BlvdNeed a cheap read while you're in town. This is a great re-sale book store.
So many boots and anything cowboy you could possibly imagine.
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Botas Allens
1522 S Congress AveSo many boots and anything cowboy you could possibly imagine.
Top independent record store in the country. Excellent selection of CDs and vinyl. You can buy concert tickets for most local music venues here as well. About 10 mins from my place.
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Waterloo Records
600 N Lamar BlvdTop independent record store in the country. Excellent selection of CDs and vinyl. You can buy concert tickets for most local music venues here as well. About 10 mins from my place.
Huge Bike Store that also rents bikes.
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Trek Bicycle Lamar
517 S Lamar BlvdHuge Bike Store that also rents bikes.
Great store for hiking, travel, etc.
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Whole Earth Provision Co.
1014 N Lamar BlvdGreat store for hiking, travel, etc.
Outdoor shopping center with everything from high end to the normal mall shops. Tons of good restaurants too.
Burberry
11501 Century Oaks TerraceOutdoor shopping center with everything from high end to the normal mall shops. Tons of good restaurants too.
If you haven't been to an IKEA prepare to several hours. No need to pack a lunch, they have a cafe about half way through.
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IKEA
1 Ikea WayIf you haven't been to an IKEA prepare to several hours. No need to pack a lunch, they have a cafe about half way through.
If outlet meals are your thing, here you go. Check out the Ikea while you're in the area.
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Round Rock Premium Outlets
4401 N Interstate Hwy 35If outlet meals are your thing, here you go. Check out the Ikea while you're in the area.
Tanger Outlets San Marcos
4015 I-35 SouthOutlet mall heaven.
Lance Armstrong's bike shop, also has a coffe shop and prepackaged sandwiches if you need a little something for your ride.
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Mellow Johnny's
115 Nueces StLance Armstrong's bike shop, also has a coffe shop and prepackaged sandwiches if you need a little something for your ride.
If you're looking for the perfect outfit, these ladies will have you walking out looking HOT from head to toe!
Estilo
2727 Exposition BoulevardIf you're looking for the perfect outfit, these ladies will have you walking out looking HOT from head to toe!
Essentials
Austin is the home of Whole Foods and this store is the hub. Great for a bite to eat or people watching - said to be one of Austin's biggest single's scenes. :)
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Whole Foods Market
525 N Lamar BlvdAustin is the home of Whole Foods and this store is the hub. Great for a bite to eat or people watching - said to be one of Austin's biggest single's scenes. :)
CVS
2101 S Lamar BlvdAnother pharmacy if Walgreens doesn't cut it.
Closest convenient store. Has a decent wine selection, beer and all your necessities. Just 4 blocks away.
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Bluebonnet Food Mart
1701 Bluebonnet LnClosest convenient store. Has a decent wine selection, beer and all your necessities. Just 4 blocks away.
Sightseeing
Tons of shops, art, restaurants, trailer food courts, etc. A must see while you're in Austin.
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South Congress
Tons of shops, art, restaurants, trailer food courts, etc. A must see while you're in Austin.
The Congress Avenue bridge houses the largest bat pop in N America. 30 min +/- sunset they set out into the night sky to rid Austin of bugs. Quite a sight but can be smelly. Just look for the crowd.
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South Congress Avenue
South Congress AvenueThe Congress Avenue bridge houses the largest bat pop in N America. 30 min +/- sunset they set out into the night sky to rid Austin of bugs. Quite a sight but can be smelly. Just look for the crowd.
Beautiful gardens just down the street you can meander for hours. There's even a little store you can buy local seeds.
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Zilker Botanical Garden
2220 Barton Springs RdBeautiful gardens just down the street you can meander for hours. There's even a little store you can buy local seeds.