Guidebook for Austin
Food Scene
Fantastic little spot for breakfast tacos and coffee- within walking distance. This little hole in the wall in very popular for brunch and there is usually a line at prime time on weekends.
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Arturo's Underground Cafe
314 W 17th StFantastic little spot for breakfast tacos and coffee- within walking distance. This little hole in the wall in very popular for brunch and there is usually a line at prime time on weekends.
Amazing food at this historic Austin establishment. The structure has beautiful stone walls throughout. If you love Indian food, don't miss this restaurant! Try the infused Mango- Ginger Vodka from the bar.
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The Clay Pit
1601 Guadalupe StAmazing food at this historic Austin establishment. The structure has beautiful stone walls throughout. If you love Indian food, don't miss this restaurant! Try the infused Mango- Ginger Vodka from the bar.
Iconic street art site. Great photo opportunity on the south side of this Thai food restaurant. I go here regularly for lunch. Sushi is their specialty and they have a good sushi happy hour discount.
Thai, How Are You?
2100 Guadalupe StIconic street art site. Great photo opportunity on the south side of this Thai food restaurant. I go here regularly for lunch. Sushi is their specialty and they have a good sushi happy hour discount.
Another Austin classic hot spot. Very casual attire, fun music playlist. Great chili but it can be quite spicy! I love their gumbo. And be sure to try the Mexican martini!
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Texas Chili Parlor
1409 Lavaca StAnother Austin classic hot spot. Very casual attire, fun music playlist. Great chili but it can be quite spicy! I love their gumbo. And be sure to try the Mexican martini!
Starbucks
1201 Barbara Jordan BlvdRight around the corner!
Cheap and good mexican dinner plates any day of the week. Also very popular for breakfast tacos. If you dine inside, they have a great free salsa bar for you to spice up your entree.
Taco Cabana
517 W Martin Luther King Jr BlvdCheap and good mexican dinner plates any day of the week. Also very popular for breakfast tacos. If you dine inside, they have a great free salsa bar for you to spice up your entree.
CoCo's Cafe
1910 Guadalupe StPopular spot for bubble tea!
One of my very favorite spots for breakfast but they are also open late night. Try the yogurt with homemade granola and fresh fruit/honey or the home made poptarts. The chicken and waffles is to die for!
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Austin Java
1206 ParkwayOne of my very favorite spots for breakfast but they are also open late night. Try the yogurt with homemade granola and fresh fruit/honey or the home made poptarts. The chicken and waffles is to die for!
Beautiful lakefront coffee house. Great pastries too! Lots of outdoor seating. The parking lot can fill up fast but there is a big lot across the street and some metered parking on Lake Austin Blvd.
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Mozart's Coffee Roasters
3825 Lake Austin BlvdBeautiful lakefront coffee house. Great pastries too! Lots of outdoor seating. The parking lot can fill up fast but there is a big lot across the street and some metered parking on Lake Austin Blvd.
Gourdough's Public House
209 W 5th StTHE Food Trailer you won't want to miss!
Iconic mexican food. A must stop! I recommend the Tortiilla soup. Also very popular for happy hour! If you want a secret Austin Margarita that's not even on the menu, ask for the 'Mike Hall". It will cost you about $20 but oh no good! Big enough to share.
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Chuy's
1728 Barton Springs RdIconic mexican food. A must stop! I recommend the Tortiilla soup. Also very popular for happy hour! If you want a secret Austin Margarita that's not even on the menu, ask for the 'Mike Hall". It will cost you about $20 but oh no good! Big enough to share.
Great outdoor laid-back spot to grab a bite to eat. Live music in the summer but the place fills up fast on those nights so check their website and plan to go early. Really fun place!
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Shady Grove
1624 Barton Springs RdGreat outdoor laid-back spot to grab a bite to eat. Live music in the summer but the place fills up fast on those nights so check their website and plan to go early. Really fun place!
Some locals say its the best pizza in town. Check it our for yourself!
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Home Slice Pizza
1415 S Congress AveSome locals say its the best pizza in town. Check it our for yourself!
Drinks & Nightlife
The Tavern
922 W 12th StClassic pub food and sports bar.
FUN! Indoor/Outdoor music venue with affordable cover charge usually around $20. If the Spasmatics are playing, don't miss their show!
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Cedar Street Courtyard
208 W 4th StFUN! Indoor/Outdoor music venue with affordable cover charge usually around $20. If the Spasmatics are playing, don't miss their show!
Great variety of Irish beers on tap and really good pub food. I suggest the fish n chips. They often have free music preferences on a small stage at the front of the venue.
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B.D. Riley's Irish Pub Downtown
Great variety of Irish beers on tap and really good pub food. I suggest the fish n chips. They often have free music preferences on a small stage at the front of the venue.
Popular spot due to the great wine selection. This place also has a nice little coffee house attached to it.
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The Grove Wine Bar & Kitchen - Downtown
800 W 6th StPopular spot due to the great wine selection. This place also has a nice little coffee house attached to it.
Dog friendly outdoor beer garden with great food on site! Very popular place to hang out on a nice day and long into the night! Picnic table seating, very casual. Lots of beers on tap.
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Banger's Sausage House & Beer Garden
79 Rainey StDog friendly outdoor beer garden with great food on site! Very popular place to hang out on a nice day and long into the night! Picnic table seating, very casual. Lots of beers on tap.
Parks & Nature
Lady Bird Lake
Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike TrailMassive green space in the heart of Austin. Dog friendly, great walking/ jogging and biking trails. Bring a blanket, fly a kite, have a picnic, people watch. Home of Blues on the Green Thursday evenings in the summer and ACL every October. VERY POPULAR AND BUSY PLACE DURING EVENTS. Plan ahead for traffic if you are going to go to an event. Parking can be extremely scarce. Or better yet, take the bus or a rideshare.
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Zilker Metropolitan Park
2207 Barton Springs RdMassive green space in the heart of Austin. Dog friendly, great walking/ jogging and biking trails. Bring a blanket, fly a kite, have a picnic, people watch. Home of Blues on the Green Thursday evenings in the summer and ACL every October. VERY POPULAR AND BUSY PLACE DURING EVENTS. Plan ahead for traffic if you are going to go to an event. Parking can be extremely scarce. Or better yet, take the bus or a rideshare.
Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton DrJust go.
An easy hike up about 100 or so limestone steps to see breathtaking views of the river, waterfront estates, downtown Austin and the Hill country.
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Mount Bonnell
An easy hike up about 100 or so limestone steps to see breathtaking views of the river, waterfront estates, downtown Austin and the Hill country.
Where else can you hike trails with peacocks roaming free?! No admission. A fun way to spend the morning or afternoon.
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Mayfield Park en Natuurreservaat
3505 W 35th StWhere else can you hike trails with peacocks roaming free?! No admission. A fun way to spend the morning or afternoon.
Sightseeing
Stop here for a photo with the statue of the Austin icon Willie Nelson. Or if you planned ahead or got lucky and it's not sold out, get tickets for a show!
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ACL Live
310 W Willie Nelson BlvdStop here for a photo with the statue of the Austin icon Willie Nelson. Or if you planned ahead or got lucky and it's not sold out, get tickets for a show!
Another Austin iconic photo spot. Stop by for a picture of the UT Tower. Best photo opps of the Tower are taken from the south side of campus right off MLK and across from the Bullock Museum.
The UT ground are also plastered with gorgeous statues, water features and sculptures. A fun place to walk around!
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The University of Texas at Austin
2515 SpeedwayAnother Austin iconic photo spot. Stop by for a picture of the UT Tower. Best photo opps of the Tower are taken from the south side of campus right off MLK and across from the Bullock Museum.
The UT ground are also plastered with gorgeous statues, water features and sculptures. A fun place to walk around!
Take a lakeside walk on the trails and bring your camera for this iconic photo opportunity!
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Stevie Ray Vaughan Statue
210 Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike TrailTake a lakeside walk on the trails and bring your camera for this iconic photo opportunity!
Worth a visit to get a glimpse of this ever changing street art graffiti site. Park on any side street nearby and walk down to get a close up view. Fascinating works of street art are beside simple spray paint hearts that love birds added the night before. Its never the same. Wear your tennis shoes or something with good support if you want to hike around the area.
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Graffiti Park at Castle Hill
1008 Baylor StWorth a visit to get a glimpse of this ever changing street art graffiti site. Park on any side street nearby and walk down to get a close up view. Fascinating works of street art are beside simple spray paint hearts that love birds added the night before. Its never the same. Wear your tennis shoes or something with good support if you want to hike around the area.
Entertainment & Activities
History museum with an IMAX. One day a month they offer free admission, call ahead to ask which day.
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Bullock Texas State History Museum
1800 Congress AveHistory museum with an IMAX. One day a month they offer free admission, call ahead to ask which day.
Google this place. Spring fed swimming pool . Rich in Austin history.
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Deep Eddy Municipal Pool
401 Deep Eddy AveGoogle this place. Spring fed swimming pool . Rich in Austin history.
People come from around the world for this annual Austin film and music event!
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SXSW
500 E 4th StPeople come from around the world for this annual Austin film and music event!
Shopping
Books, magazines and LOTS of fun little gifts throughout the store. Coffee shop inside. Greta parking lot and parking garage next door. So much more than just your regular book store. They often have guests and book signings onsite. I met Alton Brown!
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BookPeople
603 N Lamar BlvdBooks, magazines and LOTS of fun little gifts throughout the store. Coffee shop inside. Greta parking lot and parking garage next door. So much more than just your regular book store. They often have guests and book signings onsite. I met Alton Brown!
If you like TOMS shoes, check out this adorable retail space inside of an old Austin home. It so cute! There is a little coffee shop inside and picnic tables out back to sit and relax.
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TOMS Austin
1401 S Congress AveIf you like TOMS shoes, check out this adorable retail space inside of an old Austin home. It so cute! There is a little coffee shop inside and picnic tables out back to sit and relax.