Guidebook for Austin
Food Scene
Bouldin Creek Cafe
1900 S 1st StEasy vibes, delicious food, great service.
You can eat a democrat, a republican, and an independent all in one setting.
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Torchy's Tacos
1311 South 1st StreetYou can eat a democrat, a republican, and an independent all in one setting.
East Side King
2310 S Lamar BlvdSimply delicious, with a great patio out back.
Coffee! I've been friends with the owner since they opened. This is a fantastic neighborhood coffee shop, with a patio out back and beer/wine in the afternoon.
72 personas locales recomiendan
Irie Bean Coffee & Wine Bar
2310 S Lamar BlvdCoffee! I've been friends with the owner since they opened. This is a fantastic neighborhood coffee shop, with a patio out back and beer/wine in the afternoon.
Giovanni's makes delicious pizza! Pick-up only (no seating and no delivery).
9 personas locales recomiendan
Giovannis Pizza Stand
2900 S Lamar BlvdGiovanni's makes delicious pizza! Pick-up only (no seating and no delivery).
Tamale House East
1707 E 6th StAn original not to miss.
P. Terry's Burger Stand
404 S Lamar BlvdBurger stand!
Great local spot with house made boozy ice cream and mixologist at the bar, and lovely staff.
30 personas locales recomiendan
Prohibition Creamery
1407 E 7th StGreat local spot with house made boozy ice cream and mixologist at the bar, and lovely staff.
Salt & Time
1912 E 7th StThai Fresh
909 W Mary StYum!
Parks & Nature
Simply the best neighborhood pool you could ask for.
2454 personas locales recomiendan
Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton DrSimply the best neighborhood pool you could ask for.
Expanse of green hillside overlooking downtown and the Colorado River. Zilker park has it all.
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Zilker Metropolitan Park
2207 Barton Springs RdExpanse of green hillside overlooking downtown and the Colorado River. Zilker park has it all.
Outstanding network of trails with swimming holes, climbing walls, rope swings, cliff jumping, and relaxing with your feet in the water.
235 personas locales recomiendan
Barton Creek Greenbelt Trailhead
Barton Creek Greenbelt TrailOutstanding network of trails with swimming holes, climbing walls, rope swings, cliff jumping, and relaxing with your feet in the water.
Big Stacy Neighborhood Park
700 E Live Oak StClassic neighborhood swimming pool.
Deep Eddy Municipal Pool
401 Deep Eddy AveSpring fed historical pool!
Essentials
H-E-B
5808 Burnet RdYou can drop off your laundry or stay and do it yourself.
10 personas locales recomiendan
Michael A Laundry
1701 Bluebonnet LnYou can drop off your laundry or stay and do it yourself.
Bluebonnet Market is our friendly neighborhood convenience store with a decent selection of wine and beer.
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Bluebonnet Food Mart
1701 Bluebonnet LnBluebonnet Market is our friendly neighborhood convenience store with a decent selection of wine and beer.
Wheatsville Food Co-Op
3101 Guadalupe StWe love Wheatsville!
Whole Foods Market
525 N Lamar BlvdThe flagship.
Capitol Cleaners & Tailors
1408 S 1st StDry cleaning.
Shopping
Uncommon objects is like a museum/time capsule, except you can take the coolest stuff home with you!
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Uncommon Objects
1602 Fort View RdUncommon objects is like a museum/time capsule, except you can take the coolest stuff home with you!
Mexican trade store -- fantastic art and gifts.
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Tesoros Trading Company
1500 S Congress AveMexican trade store -- fantastic art and gifts.
Drinks & Nightlife
ABGB is a great beer garden (beer made on the premises), has wonderful community atmosphere inside and out, great live music, delicious pizza, and it's kid and pet friendly. Quintessential Austin.
435 personas locales recomiendan
The Austin Beer Garden Brewing Co.
1305 W Oltorf StABGB is a great beer garden (beer made on the premises), has wonderful community atmosphere inside and out, great live music, delicious pizza, and it's kid and pet friendly. Quintessential Austin.
Deep Eddy Cabaret
2315 Lake Austin BoulevardDive bar. One of my favorites.
Arts & Culture
El Museo de Arte Blanton
200 East Martin Luther King Junior BoulevardMuseo de Historia del Estado de Texas Bullock
1800 Congress AveZach Theatre
202 S Lamar BlvdHidden gem of Austin. This is an outdoor sculpture gardens featuring the whimsical, familial, and serene works of the late Charles Umlauf.
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Umlauf Sculpture Garden & Museum
605 Azie Morton RdHidden gem of Austin. This is an outdoor sculpture gardens featuring the whimsical, familial, and serene works of the late Charles Umlauf.
Sightseeing
Mount Bonnell
Highest point in town -- breathtaking views.
Stevie Ray Vaughan Statue
210 Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike TrailRIP Stevie.