Ashlie & Nick's Austin Guidebook
Parks
This is a great local attraction during the warmer days. If you don't want to pay for the pool, you can walk to the left and play in the springs for free and bring your own beverages.
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Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton DrThis is a great local attraction during the warmer days. If you don't want to pay for the pool, you can walk to the left and play in the springs for free and bring your own beverages.
This is a cute local park that has peacocks that you can snap pictures of and have a comforting visit.
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Mayfield Park en Natuurreservaat
3505 W 35th StThis is a cute local park that has peacocks that you can snap pictures of and have a comforting visit.
Mount Bonnell has the best view of the city. You can also park at the bottom of the park and hike to the top.
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Mount Bonnell
Mount Bonnell has the best view of the city. You can also park at the bottom of the park and hike to the top.
Food scene
Tacodeli is our personal recommendation for the best tacos in Austin. When possible, their Deli Belly is one of the best tacos you'll have in your life!
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Tacodeli
4200 N Lamar BlvdTacodeli is our personal recommendation for the best tacos in Austin. When possible, their Deli Belly is one of the best tacos you'll have in your life!
Absolute must try - it's one of our favorite thai joints anywhere in the U.S. period!
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Thai Fresh
909 W Mary StAbsolute must try - it's one of our favorite thai joints anywhere in the U.S. period!
This is a great local ramen place 4 miles away from the townhouse. Our personal favorite dish is the Tsukemen ramen.
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Ramen Tatsu-Ya
1234 S Lamar BlvdThis is a great local ramen place 4 miles away from the townhouse. Our personal favorite dish is the Tsukemen ramen.
Our absolute favorite for a refreshing pick me up. Our favorites are the Soul Boulder (Ashlie) and Wundershowzen (Nick).
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JuiceLand
1625 Barton Springs RdOur absolute favorite for a refreshing pick me up. Our favorites are the Soul Boulder (Ashlie) and Wundershowzen (Nick).
Thunderbird Coffee
2200 Manor RdOur favorite local coffee spot that isn't too far away!
Amys Ice Creams
1301 S Congress AveGreat local vibes here and ice cream worth remembering.
Here is our favorite local barbecue spot if you're not willing to wait for 4+ hours to try Franklin's Barbecue.
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La Barbecue
2401 E Cesar Chavez StHere is our favorite local barbecue spot if you're not willing to wait for 4+ hours to try Franklin's Barbecue.
Hoover's is great for soul food and is relatively close to the townhouse on the East Side.
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Hoover's Cooking
2002 Manor RdHoover's is great for soul food and is relatively close to the townhouse on the East Side.
Via 313 Pizza
10106 W 6th StOne of the best pizza places in town, a definite must try.
This is a chain from Japan but is definitely a recommended sushi spot.
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Kura Revolving Sushi Bar
6929 Airport BlvdThis is a chain from Japan but is definitely a recommended sushi spot.
If you've heard of VooDoo Doughnuts there is one in in Portland and one in Austin. A definite visit.
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Voodoo Doughnut - 6th Street
212 E 6th StIf you've heard of VooDoo Doughnuts there is one in in Portland and one in Austin. A definite visit.
Grocery Store
Our recommended grocery store if you're willing to take a little longer drive.
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Central Market
4477 S Lamar BlvdOur recommended grocery store if you're willing to take a little longer drive.
This is the best grocery store that is close to the townhouse if you're not trying to have a longer commute.
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H-E-B
5808 Burnet RdThis is the best grocery store that is close to the townhouse if you're not trying to have a longer commute.
If you want more of an Austin vibe in a grocery store go to the local Wheatsville which is a little further than the H-E-B.
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Wheatsville Food Co-Op
3101 Guadalupe StIf you want more of an Austin vibe in a grocery store go to the local Wheatsville which is a little further than the H-E-B.
Running
If you're looking for a warm night run with views of the city, you can drive to St. Edwards and find parking. There is a well lit dirt track and security that patrols the area.
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St. Edward's University
3001 S Congress AveIf you're looking for a warm night run with views of the city, you can drive to St. Edwards and find parking. There is a well lit dirt track and security that patrols the area.
There is an outdoor public running track here called Hope Trail that is open for public use! Only a 6 minute walk from the Townhouse.
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Hope Lutheran Church
6414 N Hampton DrThere is an outdoor public running track here called Hope Trail that is open for public use! Only a 6 minute walk from the Townhouse.
Take a longer run around Lady Bird Lake in Downtown Austin.
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Ann And Roy Butler Hike And Bike Trail
Take a longer run around Lady Bird Lake in Downtown Austin.
Family Attractions
This is a great museum if you have younger children with plenty of interactive activities to do together.
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Thinkery
1830 Simond AveThis is a great museum if you have younger children with plenty of interactive activities to do together.
This is a great local pool that only costs a couple dollars to visit and is good for families and not too far away from the townhouse.
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Bartholomew Municipal Pool
1800 E 51st StThis is a great local pool that only costs a couple dollars to visit and is good for families and not too far away from the townhouse.
Great mini-golf location in the middle of downtown Austin. Good for families or individuals and groups.
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Peter Pan Mini Golf
1207 Barton Springs RdGreat mini-golf location in the middle of downtown Austin. Good for families or individuals and groups.
No trip to Austin is complete without a trip to the local Alamo Drafthouse where you can get some food, an adult beverage, and watch a movie.
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Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Mueller
1911 Aldrich StNo trip to Austin is complete without a trip to the local Alamo Drafthouse where you can get some food, an adult beverage, and watch a movie.
Shopping
Great for outdoor shopping if you're interested in a shopping mall experience.
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The Domain
11410 Century Oaks TerraceGreat for outdoor shopping if you're interested in a shopping mall experience.
South Congress is a local strip with eateries, shopping, and an all around Austin culture.
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South Congress
South Congress is a local strip with eateries, shopping, and an all around Austin culture.
BookPeople
603 N Lamar BlvdIf you want to visit a local favorite check out BookPeople.