Guidebook for Austin
Food Scene
Tacodeli
1500 Spyglass DrBreakfast tacos!
Green Mesquite BBQ
1400 Barton Springs RdCheap, decent bbq + live tunes
Organic, vegan, macrobiotic fare in a holistic education center
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Casa de Luz Village
1701 Toomey RdOrganic, vegan, macrobiotic fare in a holistic education center
Great sunsets and desserts (coffee is so-so)
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Mozart's Coffee Roasters
3825 Lake Austin BlvdGreat sunsets and desserts (coffee is so-so)
Our favorite local coffee and craft beer bar. Stop by Monday night for live bluegrass on the lawn!
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Radio Coffee & Beer
4204 Menchaca RdOur favorite local coffee and craft beer bar. Stop by Monday night for live bluegrass on the lawn!
La Condesa
400 W 2nd StUpscale mexican street food
South Congress Cafe
1600 S Congress AveBest brunch in the city!
Coffee shop/brunch/small bites/wifi + great outdoor lawn space
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Cenote
1010 E Cesar Chavez StCoffee shop/brunch/small bites/wifi + great outdoor lawn space
La Mexicana Bakery
1924 S 1st StQuirky mexican pastry shop
Sway
1417 S 1st StExcellent thai, bit pricey $$$
Best Ramen in the city - perfect for a rainy or cold day
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Ramen Tatsu-Ya
1234 S Lamar BlvdBest Ramen in the city - perfect for a rainy or cold day
Inventive and locally-sourced ice cream. Definitely worth a stop!
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Lick Honest Ice Creams
1100 S Lamar BlvdInventive and locally-sourced ice cream. Definitely worth a stop!
Gourmet burgers. Super long queues. Order it via Postmates to save time, if you have the money to spend
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Hopdoddy Burger Bar
1400 S Congress AveGourmet burgers. Super long queues. Order it via Postmates to save time, if you have the money to spend
Sunset views! But overpriced, mediocre Tex-mex.
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The Oasis On Lake Travis
6550 Comanche TrailSunset views! But overpriced, mediocre Tex-mex.
Arguably, the best place for BBQ in the city limits. Queue up early, especially on weekends as they * do * run out of food. Google to ensure you're familiar with the process :)
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Franklin Barbecue
900 E 11th StArguably, the best place for BBQ in the city limits. Queue up early, especially on weekends as they * do * run out of food. Google to ensure you're familiar with the process :)
Chuy's
1728 Barton Springs RdTexmex chain + quirky decor
Opt for the brick chicken! Hipstery hangout on the East Side with outdoor patio. Bit overpriced for small portions.
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Launderette
2115 Holly StOpt for the brick chicken! Hipstery hangout on the East Side with outdoor patio. Bit overpriced for small portions.
Essentials
Sprouts Farmers Market
4006 S Lamar BlvdOur favorite local grocer
Quirky gourmet mini-mart. Their pressed deli sandwiches are to die for.
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Live Oak Market
4410 Menchaca RdQuirky gourmet mini-mart. Their pressed deli sandwiches are to die for.
Whole Foods Market
525 N Lamar BlvdThe flagship store
Sightseeing
The famed natural pool - hike down the greenbelt and enjoy a dip!
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Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton DrThe famed natural pool - hike down the greenbelt and enjoy a dip!
Great view of the colorado river - drive, hike, or bike up to it!
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Mount Bonnell Viewing Platform
Great view of the colorado river - drive, hike, or bike up to it!
Roadhouse Relics
1720 S 1st StFamed 'Welcome to Austin' street mural
Boat it, paddle board it, bike it! Great for outdoor enthusiasts!
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Lady Bird Lake
Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike TrailBoat it, paddle board it, bike it! Great for outdoor enthusiasts!
Great day-trip. Google it. Worth the trip! $15 entrance fee.
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Hamilton Pool Preserve
24300 Hamilton Pool RdGreat day-trip. Google it. Worth the trip! $15 entrance fee.
Perfect day-trip from Austin. Authentic Bavarian-style town with beer gardens and German fare galore...antique shopping, wine + cheese shops.
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Fredericksburg
Perfect day-trip from Austin. Authentic Bavarian-style town with beer gardens and German fare galore...antique shopping, wine + cheese shops.
Our favorite outdoor trail - the place to train for runners and bikers
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Zilker Park Hike and Bike Trail
Our favorite outdoor trail - the place to train for runners and bikers
Lovely for an afternoon stroll - includes Japanese garden
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Ġnien Botaniċi Zilker
2220 Barton Springs RdLovely for an afternoon stroll - includes Japanese garden
Natural Bridge Caverns
26495 Natural Bridge Caverns RdUnderground caverns for exploration
San Antonio River Walk
610 River WalkGreat for a day-trip!
Shopping
Delicious sandwiches and good selection of wine and cheese
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Henri's Cheese & Wine
2026 South Lamar BoulevardDelicious sandwiches and good selection of wine and cheese
Drinks & Nightlife
Tasty gastropub fare. Try the oxtail croquettes and Tito's Mule on tap
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Porter
3715 South 1st StreetTasty gastropub fare. Try the oxtail croquettes and Tito's Mule on tap
Elephant Room
315 Congress AveBest live jazz in the city
Dive bar + live tunes + patio + taco truck. Enough said :)
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The White Horse
500 Comal StDive bar + live tunes + patio + taco truck. Enough said :)
Classy, upscale hotel and bar. Live tunes on Saturday night. Austin landmark.
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The Driskill In The Unbound Collection By Hyatt
604 Brazos StClassy, upscale hotel and bar. Live tunes on Saturday night. Austin landmark.
Barbarella
611 Red River StAustin landmark
Everything Else
Overpriced boots, but worth a trip to try on for the experience ;-)
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Stivali ta 'Allens
1522 S Congress AveOverpriced boots, but worth a trip to try on for the experience ;-)
Our favorite Goodwill - great finds there always!
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Goodwill Central Texas - South Lamar Store
4001 S Lamar BlvdOur favorite Goodwill - great finds there always!
Arts & Culture
Austin institution - put on your dancin' boots for 2-steppin' the night away!
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Broken Spoke
3201 S Lamar BlvdAustin institution - put on your dancin' boots for 2-steppin' the night away!