Guidebook for Austin
Food Scene
Tex-Mex within a minute drive of my house. They are known for their Mexican Martinis. I like to sit on the back patio when the weather is nice.
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Trudy's North Star
8820 Burnet RdTex-Mex within a minute drive of my house. They are known for their Mexican Martinis. I like to sit on the back patio when the weather is nice.
A nice place to go for tea lovers. You can order coffee or tea and a menu that includes vegetarian and gluten-free options.
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The Steeping Room
11410 Century Oaks TerraceA nice place to go for tea lovers. You can order coffee or tea and a menu that includes vegetarian and gluten-free options.
It is a bit of a drive to get there, but once you are there you can stay for hours. Be sure to arrive with plenty of time to get seated before sunset because that is what this place is known for. It's located up on a hill overlooking the lake and you can watch the sun set while sipping a margarita and eating Tex-Mex. After dinner, you can stay for the live music and dancing or visit the gift shop or take in the sculptures and art. This place is HUGE!
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The Oasis On Lake Travis
6550 Comanche TrailIt is a bit of a drive to get there, but once you are there you can stay for hours. Be sure to arrive with plenty of time to get seated before sunset because that is what this place is known for. It's located up on a hill overlooking the lake and you can watch the sun set while sipping a margarita and eating Tex-Mex. After dinner, you can stay for the live music and dancing or visit the gift shop or take in the sculptures and art. This place is HUGE!
Probably my favorite Italian restaurant in town. It's more of a romantic spot than a family place.
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Siena Restaurant
6203 N Capital of Texas HwyProbably my favorite Italian restaurant in town. It's more of a romantic spot than a family place.
Parks & Nature
THE park of Austin. It has several sections, including a huge play ground, a dog park, Barton Springs pool, a kiddie train, hiking and biking trails, a food court, soccer and volleyball fields, and a huge field to fly kites or hang out.
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Zilker Metropolitan Park
2207 Barton Springs Rd THE park of Austin. It has several sections, including a huge play ground, a dog park, Barton Springs pool, a kiddie train, hiking and biking trails, a food court, soccer and volleyball fields, and a huge field to fly kites or hang out.
This is a special section of Zilker park that is gorgeously landscaped and maintained. It's a quiet place to stroll among the flowers, hidden trails and foot bridges.
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Jardín Botánico Zilker
2220 Barton Springs RdThis is a special section of Zilker park that is gorgeously landscaped and maintained. It's a quiet place to stroll among the flowers, hidden trails and foot bridges.
Mount Bonnell
Hike up to the top for beautiful views of the river.
Where EVERYONE goes to jog. And ride bikes and walk dogs and kayak and paddle board and canoe....
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Lady Bird Lake
Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike TrailWhere EVERYONE goes to jog. And ride bikes and walk dogs and kayak and paddle board and canoe....
Essentials
This is the flagship Whole Foods, which is a giant wonderland of culinary delights. For smaller grocery trips, there is a small grocery store a few blocks away, and a smaller Whole Foods a couple miles away.
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Whole Foods Market
525 N Lamar BlvdThis is the flagship Whole Foods, which is a giant wonderland of culinary delights. For smaller grocery trips, there is a small grocery store a few blocks away, and a smaller Whole Foods a couple miles away.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Broken Spoke is the place to go for an authentic country dance hall experience!
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Broken Spoke
3201 S Lamar BlvdThe Broken Spoke is the place to go for an authentic country dance hall experience!
There are lots of little houses-turned-bars up and down this small street. This is the hot spot for locals and tourists alike. But for a more authentic Austin experience, I'd go to East 6th street.
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Rainey Street Historic District
There are lots of little houses-turned-bars up and down this small street. This is the hot spot for locals and tourists alike. But for a more authentic Austin experience, I'd go to East 6th street.
There are lots of eclectic bars and restaurants on this section of 6th street that will give you more of an authentic Austin flavor. This is my preferred area for night life.
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East 6th Street
East 6th StreetThere are lots of eclectic bars and restaurants on this section of 6th street that will give you more of an authentic Austin flavor. This is my preferred area for night life.
Sightseeing
Texas Senate
1200 Congress AveWhy? Because history, that's why.
Arts & Culture
This is the University of Texas' art museum. The Blanton, Bob Bullock Museum, and the IMAX theatre are all next to each other so it makes a nice day to park and visit all three.
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El Museo de Arte Blanton
200 East Martin Luther King Junior BoulevardThis is the University of Texas' art museum. The Blanton, Bob Bullock Museum, and the IMAX theatre are all next to each other so it makes a nice day to park and visit all three.
Because history is cool.
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Museo de Historia del Estado de Texas Bullock
1800 Congress Ave Because history is cool.
Shopping
If you like more upscale shopping and dining, this may be the place for you. It's like a whole city unto itself, so be prepared to do some walking, or get a little confused driving around. You can spend an entire day here, from brunch to late night shuffle board. You could even rent an apartment...no kidding.
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The Domain
11410 Century Oaks TerraceIf you like more upscale shopping and dining, this may be the place for you. It's like a whole city unto itself, so be prepared to do some walking, or get a little confused driving around. You can spend an entire day here, from brunch to late night shuffle board. You could even rent an apartment...no kidding.
My favorite place to book browse. And it's close to the flagship Whole Foods and Waterloo Records. Can't go wrong with that combo!
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BookPeople
603 N Lamar BlvdMy favorite place to book browse. And it's close to the flagship Whole Foods and Waterloo Records. Can't go wrong with that combo!
And actual store where you can touch records and videos! Seriously!
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Waterloo Records
600 N Lamar BlvdAnd actual store where you can touch records and videos! Seriously!
The section of South Congress known as SoCo has lots of unique little shops and restaurants, complete with street musicians if you visit on Saturday or Sunday. Take a picture in front of the iconic "i love you so much" wall and be sure to visit my two favorite stores: The Big Top Candy Shop and Uncommon Objects.
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South Congress Avenue
South Congress AvenueThe section of South Congress known as SoCo has lots of unique little shops and restaurants, complete with street musicians if you visit on Saturday or Sunday. Take a picture in front of the iconic "i love you so much" wall and be sure to visit my two favorite stores: The Big Top Candy Shop and Uncommon Objects.