Guidebook for Austin
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Staff is serious about tennis, fun clinics and events.
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
South Austin Tennis Center
1000 Cumberland RdStaff is serious about tennis, fun clinics and events.
it's a find, the guys are hilarious, an hour-long pedicure for cheap
21 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Great Nails & Spa
2911 S 1st Stit's a find, the guys are hilarious, an hour-long pedicure for cheap
Charming space, well designed and landscaped, quiet rooms for work, good wifi.
15 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Twin Oaks Branch, Austin Public Library
1800 S 5th StCharming space, well designed and landscaped, quiet rooms for work, good wifi.
Do it! Ramon is the best, About 20 bucks or so for an hour, beats the shit out of paddle boats, and a blast for the BATS...
Austin Water Bikes
208 Barton Springs RdDo it! Ramon is the best, About 20 bucks or so for an hour, beats the shit out of paddle boats, and a blast for the BATS...
Open year round, small neighborhood pool, and heated.
158 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Big Stacy Neighborhood Park
700 E Live Oak StOpen year round, small neighborhood pool, and heated.
Central Texas Modern Vernacular designed patio from 5:30 to 10 PM for drinks and light apps...parking on the street.
209 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hotel San Jose Lounge
1316 S Congress AveCentral Texas Modern Vernacular designed patio from 5:30 to 10 PM for drinks and light apps...parking on the street.
An 1/8th mile long half manmade/ half natural pool fueled by natural springs. A refreshing 68-70 degrees all year round, free from 5-8 AM. No visit to Austin is complete without seeing.
2454 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2131 William Barton DrAn 1/8th mile long half manmade/ half natural pool fueled by natural springs. A refreshing 68-70 degrees all year round, free from 5-8 AM. No visit to Austin is complete without seeing.
Adjacent to Barton Springs Pool in Zilker Park, endless hiking along Barton Creek. Rockclimbing, swimming holes, awesome.
235 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Barton Creek Greenbelt Trailhead
Barton Creek Greenbelt TrailAdjacent to Barton Springs Pool in Zilker Park, endless hiking along Barton Creek. Rockclimbing, swimming holes, awesome.
Parking royally sucks, but a terrific leash free park for water dogs. Go at sunrise.
50 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Red Bud Isle Park
3401 Redbud TrailParking royally sucks, but a terrific leash free park for water dogs. Go at sunrise.
Texas chain Grocery...everything you need. Pay attention to the soundtracks they play. Last time was a continuous hour of Duran Duran and it was awesome. Best rotisserie chicken in town.
1667 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
H-E-B
5808 Burnet RdTexas chain Grocery...everything you need. Pay attention to the soundtracks they play. Last time was a continuous hour of Duran Duran and it was awesome. Best rotisserie chicken in town.
Same owner of Olivia, the basket of chicken with Mexican coke is a great way to fight off the night before. Crazy delicious pie.
208 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Lucy's Fried Chicken
2218 College AveSame owner of Olivia, the basket of chicken with Mexican coke is a great way to fight off the night before. Crazy delicious pie.
Sexy lounge and lobby, lots of great energy, fireplaces, where you can be superficial or get deep. An unabashed scene, and somehow manages to be awesome.
78 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
W Austin
200 Lavaca StSexy lounge and lobby, lots of great energy, fireplaces, where you can be superficial or get deep. An unabashed scene, and somehow manages to be awesome.
12-15 minute drive from the property, and if you can't make it to the famed SaltLick for BBQ out in Dripping Springs (35 minute drive) , they have a post here, so great for pre or post Austin trip.
180 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Aeropuerto Internacional de Austin-Bergstrom
3600 Presidential Blvd12-15 minute drive from the property, and if you can't make it to the famed SaltLick for BBQ out in Dripping Springs (35 minute drive) , they have a post here, so great for pre or post Austin trip.
Hilly and peaceful 3.1 mile paved route for run, walk or bike. 2 waterfall areas when the water is up. After rain runoff, there is swimming in summer. $5 a car, I believe.
376 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Estatal McKinney Falls
5808 McKinney Falls PkwyHilly and peaceful 3.1 mile paved route for run, walk or bike. 2 waterfall areas when the water is up. After rain runoff, there is swimming in summer. $5 a car, I believe.
Super fresh bar crawl of innovative 8+ bars and food...bungalows on the outside that transform on the inside. Parking can be tricky, but you can spend a full evening on Rainey.
793 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Rainey Street
Rainey StreetSuper fresh bar crawl of innovative 8+ bars and food...bungalows on the outside that transform on the inside. Parking can be tricky, but you can spend a full evening on Rainey.
Food Scene
Old school space, innovative chef, on seven acres with peacocks, funny little bar in the attic
18 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Green Pastures Events
811 W Live Oak StOld school space, innovative chef, on seven acres with peacocks, funny little bar in the attic
The best restaurant in Austin serving Japanese. Passionate staff, chef Tyson Cole has a James Beard award (among several others). You order as you go, a bonafide foodie experience without pretense.
688 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Uchi
801 S Lamar BlvdThe best restaurant in Austin serving Japanese. Passionate staff, chef Tyson Cole has a James Beard award (among several others). You order as you go, a bonafide foodie experience without pretense.
Best Italian in town. They don't take reservations, so go early.
158 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Vespaio
1610 S Congress AveBest Italian in town. They don't take reservations, so go early.
Rene Ortiz' mod take on Thai. Group seating, fun to order as you go ala Uchi.
349 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sway
1417 S 1st StRene Ortiz' mod take on Thai. Group seating, fun to order as you go ala Uchi.
Swanky and city-fied nouveau Mexican, a real experience, and the corn is amazing.
191 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
La Condesa
400 W 2nd StSwanky and city-fied nouveau Mexican, a real experience, and the corn is amazing.
French Vietnamese, Pho for breakfast, great buns, beautiful spot
426 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Elizabeth Street Cafe
1501 S 1st StFrench Vietnamese, Pho for breakfast, great buns, beautiful spot
Arts & Culture
Rated Best Movie Theatre in America by Entertainment Weekly. Why? Strict no talking/texting policy, funny pre-shows, themed menu of food and drink caters to movies, events. www.drafthouse.com.
770 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema South Lamar
1120 S Lamar BlvdRated Best Movie Theatre in America by Entertainment Weekly. Why? Strict no talking/texting policy, funny pre-shows, themed menu of food and drink caters to movies, events. www.drafthouse.com.
Drinks & Nightlife
Comfort food menu, retro space, bowling and Karaoke. Heaven.
152 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Highball
1120 S Lamar BlvdComfort food menu, retro space, bowling and Karaoke. Heaven.
Arthouse theatre where you can get food and drink from the lounge and bring it in with you. You reserve your seats, sexy space and crowd. AND they validate for 4 free hours of parking!
347 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Violet Crown Social Club
1111 E 6th StArthouse theatre where you can get food and drink from the lounge and bring it in with you. You reserve your seats, sexy space and crowd. AND they validate for 4 free hours of parking!
Cheer Up Charlies
900 Red River St