Guidebook for Austin
Drinks & Nightlife
Rock Rose is uptown’s destination for up late – bringing the best of Austin’s weird to your far out – all on one street. Featuring an art-infused streetscape surrounded by unexpected discoveries and bustling with visitors, Rock Rose will offer the charm and energy of South Congress, East Austin, or the Warehouse District, with the added benefits of easy access and plentiful parking. Several bars and restaurants and one night club called Rose Room.
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Rock Rose Avenue
Rock Rose AvenueRock Rose is uptown’s destination for up late – bringing the best of Austin’s weird to your far out – all on one street. Featuring an art-infused streetscape surrounded by unexpected discoveries and bustling with visitors, Rock Rose will offer the charm and energy of South Congress, East Austin, or the Warehouse District, with the added benefits of easy access and plentiful parking. Several bars and restaurants and one night club called Rose Room.
Cool, British-style gastropub chain with quirky decor, serving inventive cocktails & comfort food. There is an outside area with games including ping-pong, corn hole and foosball.
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Culinary Dropout
11721 Rock Rose AveCool, British-style gastropub chain with quirky decor, serving inventive cocktails & comfort food. There is an outside area with games including ping-pong, corn hole and foosball.
Festive pub with a patio offering myriad beer options, wine & TVs tuned to sports plus live music
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The Brass Tap
10910 Domain Dr Festive pub with a patio offering myriad beer options, wine & TVs tuned to sports plus live music
Lofty venue for bowling, karaoke, Ping-Pong & other games, with a bar for cocktails & comfort foods.
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Punch Bowl Social Austin
11310 Domain DrLofty venue for bowling, karaoke, Ping-Pong & other games, with a bar for cocktails & comfort foods.
High-end sports-bar chain with a huge menu of New American fare & an extensive list of draft beers.
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Yard House
11800 Domain BlvdHigh-end sports-bar chain with a huge menu of New American fare & an extensive list of draft beers.
If you're looking for a chill place to listen to music and play some games on iconic 6th street, this is perfect.
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Buffalo Billiards
201 E 6th StIf you're looking for a chill place to listen to music and play some games on iconic 6th street, this is perfect.
This is a fun little coffee shop that also serves food and alcohol. Try the long island iced coffee for a little energy before you head to other bars.
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Halcyon
218 W 4th StThis is a fun little coffee shop that also serves food and alcohol. Try the long island iced coffee for a little energy before you head to other bars.
Rainey street is very Austin. Renovated old houses turned into bungalow bars that has a super cool vibe.
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Rainey Street
Rainey StreetRainey street is very Austin. Renovated old houses turned into bungalow bars that has a super cool vibe.
West Sixth is where you can explore local brews, craft cocktails, live music and local cuisine without pretense. It's generally a younger crowd but I've seen people of all ages enjoy themselves.
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West 6th Street
West 6th StreetWest Sixth is where you can explore local brews, craft cocktails, live music and local cuisine without pretense. It's generally a younger crowd but I've seen people of all ages enjoy themselves.
Love old school country music and real cowboys? This dusty dancehall is a touch of authentic Texas 10 minutes from downtown Austin.
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Broken Spoke
3201 S Lamar BlvdLove old school country music and real cowboys? This dusty dancehall is a touch of authentic Texas 10 minutes from downtown Austin.
Shopping
Situated in a beautiful park-like setting, The Domain features 100 upscale and mainstream retail stores and restaurants, almost half of which are exclusive within the market. A sampling of retailers includes high-end boutiques such as David Yurman, Louis Vuitton, Ralph Lauren, Tiffany & Co. and Austin's only Neiman Marcus, as well as more traditional retailers like American Eagle Outfitters, Banana Republic, Express and more. Restaurants include favorites like Daily Grill, Maggiano's Little Italy, McCormick & Schmick's, North and many more.
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The Domain
11410 Century Oaks TerraceSituated in a beautiful park-like setting, The Domain features 100 upscale and mainstream retail stores and restaurants, almost half of which are exclusive within the market. A sampling of retailers includes high-end boutiques such as David Yurman, Louis Vuitton, Ralph Lauren, Tiffany & Co. and Austin's only Neiman Marcus, as well as more traditional retailers like American Eagle Outfitters, Banana Republic, Express and more. Restaurants include favorites like Daily Grill, Maggiano's Little Italy, McCormick & Schmick's, North and many more.
The Arboretum is a shopping center with lots of stores and restaurants. This is the perfect place to sit and relax. Lots of beautiful sites to take in , grate cow statues and plenty of shops and eateries to enjoy .
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The Arboretum At Great Hills
The Arboretum is a shopping center with lots of stores and restaurants. This is the perfect place to sit and relax. Lots of beautiful sites to take in , grate cow statues and plenty of shops and eateries to enjoy .
The South Congress store is packed from ceiling to floor with baubles, dolls, furniture, jewels, taxidermied animals...all kinds of weird and interesting things to look at. There are also other great places to check on South Congress as well.
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Uncommon Objects
1602 Fort View RdThe South Congress store is packed from ceiling to floor with baubles, dolls, furniture, jewels, taxidermied animals...all kinds of weird and interesting things to look at. There are also other great places to check on South Congress as well.
Food Scene
Elegant, upscale, steak and seafood.
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Eddie V's Prime Seafood
9400 B Arboretum BlvdElegant, upscale, steak and seafood.
Branch of a Southwestern chain eatery known for its large margarita selection & happy-hour deals. Has a nice patio with a view.
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Z'Tejas
9400 Arboretum BlvdBranch of a Southwestern chain eatery known for its large margarita selection & happy-hour deals. Has a nice patio with a view.
Newk's Eatery
9722 Great Hills Trailcasual spot for pizza, sandwiches and salads.
Warm, relaxed upscale Italian eatery serving Tuscan-inspired grill fare, wine & cocktails.
BRIO Tuscan Grille
10000 Research BlvdWarm, relaxed upscale Italian eatery serving Tuscan-inspired grill fare, wine & cocktails.
Casual counter-serve cafe offering prepared soups & salads with locally-sourced ingredients.
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Modern Market Eatery
9828 Great Hills TrailCasual counter-serve cafe offering prepared soups & salads with locally-sourced ingredients.
Snug, stylish eatery with a bar serving Japanese plates & traditional & inventive sushi options.
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Tomodachi Sushi
4101 W Parmer LnSnug, stylish eatery with a bar serving Japanese plates & traditional & inventive sushi options.
American upscale chain restaurant offering sizable portions from a vast menu including signature cheesecakes
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The Cheesecake Factory
10000 Research Blvd American upscale chain restaurant offering sizable portions from a vast menu including signature cheesecakes
Family-friendly chain restaurant offering creative takes on Chinese fare
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P.F. Chang's
10114 Jollyville Rd Family-friendly chain restaurant offering creative takes on Chinese fare
An Austin institution since 1984. The service is always friendly, the core ice cream flavors are fantastic, and the rotating menu (which is always at least 10 ice cream flavors) is always inventive and delicious.
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Amy's Ice Creams
10000 Research Blvd An Austin institution since 1984. The service is always friendly, the core ice cream flavors are fantastic, and the rotating menu (which is always at least 10 ice cream flavors) is always inventive and delicious.
Steakhouse that also offers brunch. Has an open-air patio with panoramic views of Quarry Lake. Offers a pretty good happy hour with $5 martinis.
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Roaring Fork
10850 Stonelake BlvdSteakhouse that also offers brunch. Has an open-air patio with panoramic views of Quarry Lake. Offers a pretty good happy hour with $5 martinis.
This is an Austin favorite that has been around since 1980. Great for breakfast or brunch. Dont forget to try their famous queso!
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Kerbey Lane Cafe - University
2606 Guadalupe StThis is an Austin favorite that has been around since 1980. Great for breakfast or brunch. Dont forget to try their famous queso!
This is my favorite coffee shop in Austin. Beautiful views of the lake and the dam. Especially great on a sunny morning where you can sit outside and enjoy your coffee and the views.
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Mozart's Coffee Roasters
3825 Lake Austin BlvdThis is my favorite coffee shop in Austin. Beautiful views of the lake and the dam. Especially great on a sunny morning where you can sit outside and enjoy your coffee and the views.
Want a simple, delicious and easy meal with no wait? I especially like their breakfast menu and their french press coffee. You order at the counter and there is usually never a wait. Nothing fancy but it taste great and its super easy and quick.
Galaxy Cafe
8127 Mesa DrWant a simple, delicious and easy meal with no wait? I especially like their breakfast menu and their french press coffee. You order at the counter and there is usually never a wait. Nothing fancy but it taste great and its super easy and quick.
If you have some extra time and want a beautiful drive check out Ski Shores. The location of this place is right on the river. Beautiful! The ambiance is more 1950's kitschy in the menus and signs. Tables are set on the deck or on the grassy area. There is a nice playground for young kids while mom and dad enjoy their beverages.
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Ski Shores Cafe
2905 Pearce RdIf you have some extra time and want a beautiful drive check out Ski Shores. The location of this place is right on the river. Beautiful! The ambiance is more 1950's kitschy in the menus and signs. Tables are set on the deck or on the grassy area. There is a nice playground for young kids while mom and dad enjoy their beverages.
Family friendly restaurant that features a broad selection of seasonal & specialty beers alongside American cuisine & live music.
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NXNW Restaurant & Brewery Stonelake
10010 N Capital of Texas HwyFamily friendly restaurant that features a broad selection of seasonal & specialty beers alongside American cuisine & live music.
Local Austin chain restaurant serving Mexican-street-food-style tacos in inventive varieties, including for breakfast. Super casual and laid back. Order at the counter.
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Torchy's Tacos
2809 S 1st StLocal Austin chain restaurant serving Mexican-street-food-style tacos in inventive varieties, including for breakfast. Super casual and laid back. Order at the counter.
Hula Hut is one of my favorite places in Austin mainly for the stunning water views and the tasty Tex-mex food. Great people watching as well. People come dressed in suits - swim suits to business suits, and everything in between.
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Hula Hut
3825 Lake Austin BlvdHula Hut is one of my favorite places in Austin mainly for the stunning water views and the tasty Tex-mex food. Great people watching as well. People come dressed in suits - swim suits to business suits, and everything in between.
Sightseeing
If you have never visited Austin, its likely you've seen a photo or two promoting the insanely beautiful sunset overlooking the Austin 360 Bridge (otherwise known as Pennybacker Bridge). There is a small hiking trail that takes less than 5 mins to hike and get a good view of downtown Austin and the bridge.
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Puente Pennybacker
5300 N Capital of Texas HwyIf you have never visited Austin, its likely you've seen a photo or two promoting the insanely beautiful sunset overlooking the Austin 360 Bridge (otherwise known as Pennybacker Bridge). There is a small hiking trail that takes less than 5 mins to hike and get a good view of downtown Austin and the bridge.
This is a great place to watch of the sunset, the sunrise, the boats on the lake, the view of Austin. At 785-feet tall, or 106 steps, this hilltop park is the highest point in the city.
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Mount Bonnell
This is a great place to watch of the sunset, the sunrise, the boats on the lake, the view of Austin. At 785-feet tall, or 106 steps, this hilltop park is the highest point in the city.
Want the most stunning views in Texas? Check out the Oasis restaurant or one of the restaurants close to the Oasis. Even if you just go for a drink the views are worth the drive.
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The Oasis On Lake Travis
6550 Comanche TrailWant the most stunning views in Texas? Check out the Oasis restaurant or one of the restaurants close to the Oasis. Even if you just go for a drink the views are worth the drive.
Essentials
Grocery store with a lot of high quality and organic products.
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Whole Foods Market
525 N Lamar BlvdGrocery store with a lot of high quality and organic products.
H-E-B
6001 W Parmer LnEntertainment & Activities
Golf entertainment venue with a high-tech driving range & swanky lounge with drinks & games.
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Topgolf
2700 Esperanza CrossingGolf entertainment venue with a high-tech driving range & swanky lounge with drinks & games.
Sprawling spot offers cafe eats & a variety of video games including new & vintage pinball machines
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Pinballz Arcade
8940 Research Blvd Sprawling spot offers cafe eats & a variety of video games including new & vintage pinball machines
One of the best ways to check out Downtown Austin is from the water on a Paddleboard, Kayak, Or Canoe. The water is calm enough for a peaceful day trip or a sunset paddle. Be sure to bring your beverage of choice and a waterproof camera or ziplock bag for your phone; you’re going to want to take pictures. You can also usually find groupons for this place or similar places along the water.
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Rowing Dock
2418 Stratford DrOne of the best ways to check out Downtown Austin is from the water on a Paddleboard, Kayak, Or Canoe. The water is calm enough for a peaceful day trip or a sunset paddle. Be sure to bring your beverage of choice and a waterproof camera or ziplock bag for your phone; you’re going to want to take pictures. You can also usually find groupons for this place or similar places along the water.
Stylish Austin theater chain for new & classic films features cocktails & creative bites served seat-side.
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Alamo Drafthouse Village
2700 W Anderson LnStylish Austin theater chain for new & classic films features cocktails & creative bites served seat-side.
Built in 1946 this place is fun AND horrifying with all the old, creepy statues! It's BYOB and cash only! if you call in advance they'll put your name on the marquee for free.
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Peter Pan Mini Golf
1207 Barton Springs RdBuilt in 1946 this place is fun AND horrifying with all the old, creepy statues! It's BYOB and cash only! if you call in advance they'll put your name on the marquee for free.
Parks & Nature
This is my favorite place to sight-see and exercise. The entire trail is 10 miles long around Lady bird lake but you can walk or run shorter distances along the trail. Best place to park is at Austin high school. 1715 Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX 78703
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Ann And Roy Butler Hike And Bike Trail
This is my favorite place to sight-see and exercise. The entire trail is 10 miles long around Lady bird lake but you can walk or run shorter distances along the trail. Best place to park is at Austin high school. 1715 Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX 78703
Beautiful park... Be prepared to get wet and do some serious hiking. There is a lower and an upper falls. You should definitely go to both!! The upper is good for diving and swimming. The lower is good for fishing or just relaxing. Fun for the entire family.
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Parque Estatal McKinney Falls
5808 McKinney Falls PkwyBeautiful park... Be prepared to get wet and do some serious hiking. There is a lower and an upper falls. You should definitely go to both!! The upper is good for diving and swimming. The lower is good for fishing or just relaxing. Fun for the entire family.
This is a great place to have a picnic with your family ,go for a bike ride or walk the trails along the park, ride the train or even take a dip in Barton Springs. Huge open space park with great views of downtown.
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Parque Metropolitano Zilker
2207 Barton Springs RdThis is a great place to have a picnic with your family ,go for a bike ride or walk the trails along the park, ride the train or even take a dip in Barton Springs. Huge open space park with great views of downtown.
Natural swim hole in the middle of a city. Impressive conservation efforts and a fun place to relax and have a good swim reminiscent of days past. Especially great on hot days as the water is always naturally cold.
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Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2131 William Barton DrNatural swim hole in the middle of a city. Impressive conservation efforts and a fun place to relax and have a good swim reminiscent of days past. Especially great on hot days as the water is always naturally cold.
Oldest pool in Texas built in 1915. The pool is spring-fed and non-chlorinated. For serious swimmers, there is a separate lap pool with designated lanes open daily from 8 am until 8 pm. For recreational and beginning swimmers, there is an open swim area complete with a wading area. There is also a grassy knoll leading to the pool that is popular with sunbathers and those seeking shade, reading magazines and books, and watching swimmers without getting their feet wet.
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Deep Eddy Municipal Pool
401 Deep Eddy AveOldest pool in Texas built in 1915. The pool is spring-fed and non-chlorinated. For serious swimmers, there is a separate lap pool with designated lanes open daily from 8 am until 8 pm. For recreational and beginning swimmers, there is an open swim area complete with a wading area. There is also a grassy knoll leading to the pool that is popular with sunbathers and those seeking shade, reading magazines and books, and watching swimmers without getting their feet wet.
Beautiful spot on the green belt with lots of hiking and swimming areas. Be prepared for a good long hike before you get to a great swimming area. Go early if you plan to bring kids. It can get a bit rowdy and crowded later in the day.
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Sculpture Falls
Barton Creek Greenbelt TrailBeautiful spot on the green belt with lots of hiking and swimming areas. Be prepared for a good long hike before you get to a great swimming area. Go early if you plan to bring kids. It can get a bit rowdy and crowded later in the day.