Guidebook for Austin
Food Scene
Great food for a nice night out, small intimate space, nice to sit outside when weather not hot!
Literally in our backyard - we often get take out and bring home to eat when we don't feel like cooking. Also open 24 hours
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Magnolia Cafe
1920 S Congress AveLiterally in our backyard - we often get take out and bring home to eat when we don't feel like cooking. Also open 24 hours
We love to have a good French Press coffee and almond croissant on a weekend morning. Charming French little place.
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La Pâtisserie
602 W Annie StWe love to have a good French Press coffee and almond croissant on a weekend morning. Charming French little place.
Polvo's Mexican Restaurant
2004 South 1st StreetMexican
Amys Ice Creams
1301 S Congress AveLocal ice cream, known for the Mexican vanilla and mix-ins.
Hopdoddy Burger Bar
1400 S Congress AveVery popular burgers, always a line out the door.
Sway
1417 S 1st StModern Thai
Classic French specialties, Stumptown coffee, garden patio, beer, wine, sake, vegetarian specialties, croissants, baguettes, pho, curry,
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Elizabeth Street Cafe
1501 S 1st StClassic French specialties, Stumptown coffee, garden patio, beer, wine, sake, vegetarian specialties, croissants, baguettes, pho, curry,
Bouldin Creek Cafe
1900 S 1st StCoffee and vegan cafe.
South Congress Cafe
1600 S Congress AveGood brunch.
Uchi
801 S Lamar BlvdGreat Sushi
Odd Duck
1201 S Lamar BlvdInteresting food, small plates and locally sourced.
June's
1722 S Congress AveGreat food, intimate seating, great for a nice dinner out.
Great salads, nice seating outside under big oak trees, casual vibe.
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Vinaigrette
2201 College AveGreat salads, nice seating outside under big oak trees, casual vibe.
Healthy food with upscale flair, interesting menu, connected to South Congress Hotel
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Café No Sé
1603 S Congress AveHealthy food with upscale flair, interesting menu, connected to South Congress Hotel
Great Italian, Chicago family run, casual patio in the back - great food.
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Botticelli's
1321 S Congress AveGreat Italian, Chicago family run, casual patio in the back - great food.
Great to grab a taco- lots of fun taco, casual and cheap meal. They don't serve alcohol, we often get togo and eat at home.
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Torchy's Tacos
2809 S 1st StGreat to grab a taco- lots of fun taco, casual and cheap meal. They don't serve alcohol, we often get togo and eat at home.
Everything Else
The BEST cupcakes! Much better than Hey Cupcake which has a cool air stream vibe but Sugar Mama's cupcakes are delicious!
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Sugar Mama's Bakeshop
1905 S 1st StThe BEST cupcakes! Much better than Hey Cupcake which has a cool air stream vibe but Sugar Mama's cupcakes are delicious!
STAG Provisions For Men
1423 S Congress AveMen's clothing, local boutique.
Essentials
Small market that has the best of everything. You may pay a bit more, but worth it.
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FARM TO MARKET GROCERY
1718 S Congress AveSmall market that has the best of everything. You may pay a bit more, but worth it.
H-E-B
5808 Burnet RdMajor Grocery store. Has decent organic section.
Drinks & Nightlife
Güero's Taco Bar
1412 S Congress AveMexican
A local music venues, the Continental Club has enjoyed a coast-to-coast reputation as the premiere club for live music in Austin since 1957.
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The Continental Gallery
1313 S Congress AveA local music venues, the Continental Club has enjoyed a coast-to-coast reputation as the premiere club for live music in Austin since 1957.
Entertainment & Activities
Shaded playground, wading pool and tennis court.
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Little Stacy Neighborhood Park
1500 Alameda DrShaded playground, wading pool and tennis court.
Big Stacy Neighborhood Park
700 E Live Oak StYear round public swimming pool, lap lanes.
20 min walk down S. Congress or 5 min drive to parking lot at S 1st Street bridge. Gravel trail, some paved so boardwalk if you head east. Walk, Ride bike, Run - many loops you can do - up to 10 miles.
https://www.austintexas.gov/department/ann-and-roy-butler-hike-and-bike-trail
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Lady Bird Lake Trail
Lady Bird Lake Trail20 min walk down S. Congress or 5 min drive to parking lot at S 1st Street bridge. Gravel trail, some paved so boardwalk if you head east. Walk, Ride bike, Run - many loops you can do - up to 10 miles.
https://www.austintexas.gov/department/ann-and-roy-butler-hike-and-bike-trail
Arts & Culture
ACL Live
310 W Willie Nelson BlvdGreat place to see music and famous ACL Live
A friday or Sat night at the Broken Spoke is a true old Austin experience. Billed as the "best Honky Tonk Music in Texas." Go early for the free country dance lesson. Fun for the whole family!
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Broken Spoke
3201 S Lamar BlvdA friday or Sat night at the Broken Spoke is a true old Austin experience. Billed as the "best Honky Tonk Music in Texas." Go early for the free country dance lesson. Fun for the whole family!
Sightseeing
Rent kayaks, SUPs and enjoy Lady Bird Lake.
A trip to the Texas State Capitol is worth it. Free and fun to see the legislature is session.
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Texas Senate
1200 Congress AveA trip to the Texas State Capitol is worth it. Free and fun to see the legislature is session.
We like this place since it is further down the lake and you can head west for more of a nature view or east for more of a downtown view.
Rent kayaks, SUPs - look for coupons on web. Go early, they tend to get croweded on warm days.
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Rowing Dock
2418 Stratford DrWe like this place since it is further down the lake and you can head west for more of a nature view or east for more of a downtown view.
Rent kayaks, SUPs - look for coupons on web. Go early, they tend to get croweded on warm days.