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Beautiful grounds and plenty of history to take in inside these pink granite walls.
1119 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Texas Senate
1200 Congress Ave
1119 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Beautiful grounds and plenty of history to take in inside these pink granite walls.
Mexican heritage museum and gift store. They've been hosting a Dia de los Muertos celebration for something like 25 years!
83 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Mexic-Arte Museum
419 Congress Avenue
83 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Mexican heritage museum and gift store. They've been hosting a Dia de los Muertos celebration for something like 25 years!
Everything you ever needed to know about Texas wrapped up in one beautiful building. There is also an I-MAX theater here.
593 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Museo de Historia del Estado de Texas Bullock
1800 Congress Ave
593 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Everything you ever needed to know about Texas wrapped up in one beautiful building. There is also an I-MAX theater here.
Beautiful museum on UT campus, rotating exhibits with some permanent installations, films, and multiple activites great for families or singles. Third Thursday are extended hours with a happy hour.
644 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
El Museo de Arte Blanton
200 East Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
644 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Beautiful museum on UT campus, rotating exhibits with some permanent installations, films, and multiple activites great for families or singles. Third Thursday are extended hours with a happy hour.
Just one of many art galleries and stores lining this historic street. Spend the day shopping, eating and drinking local.
Gallery Soco
1714 S Congress Ave
Just one of many art galleries and stores lining this historic street. Spend the day shopping, eating and drinking local.
Just down the street this beautiful garden and art gallery hosts educational, social, and cultural events year round.
235 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Umlauf Sculpture Garden & Museum
605 Azie Morton Rd
235 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Just down the street this beautiful garden and art gallery hosts educational, social, and cultural events year round.

Food Scene

Great mexican food, very casual atmosphere. The salsa bar in self serve inside.
277 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Polvo's Mexican Restaurant
2004 South 1st Street
277 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Great mexican food, very casual atmosphere. The salsa bar in self serve inside.
Vegan/Vegetarian restaurant cafeteria style. Very earthy atmosphere, those who love this place really LOVE this place.
163 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Casa de Luz Village
1701 Toomey Rd
163 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Vegan/Vegetarian restaurant cafeteria style. Very earthy atmosphere, those who love this place really LOVE this place.
AWESOME Tacos!! Open for Breakfast & Lunch. Right next to one of the greenbelt trailheads. Grab a taco and take a stroll down to watch some of the rock climbers or grab your gear and climb yourself.
203 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Tacodeli
1500 Spyglass Dr
203 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
AWESOME Tacos!! Open for Breakfast & Lunch. Right next to one of the greenbelt trailheads. Grab a taco and take a stroll down to watch some of the rock climbers or grab your gear and climb yourself.
Yummy!! Everything on the seasonal menu is good. Baked ricotta and goat cheese small plate & Congress burger are amazing. They also have mixologists on hand to concoct the perfect cocktail for you.
82 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Second Bar + Kitchen
200 Congress Ave
82 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Yummy!! Everything on the seasonal menu is good. Baked ricotta and goat cheese small plate & Congress burger are amazing. They also have mixologists on hand to concoct the perfect cocktail for you.
Great on a beautiful day to sit outside for lunch or dinner. They have a Thursday night concert series in the Summer with tons of popular acts.
171 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Shady Grove
1624 Barton Springs Rd
171 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Great on a beautiful day to sit outside for lunch or dinner. They have a Thursday night concert series in the Summer with tons of popular acts.
Awesome! Love everything about this restaurant. Food, cocktails, ambiance, service. It all rocks. Practically on West 6th, so close to lots of bars.
60 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Ranch 616
616 Nueces St
60 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Awesome! Love everything about this restaurant. Food, cocktails, ambiance, service. It all rocks. Practically on West 6th, so close to lots of bars.
AKA The Ditch, known for the Enchiladas Del Mar.
49 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
El Arroyo
1624 W 5th St
49 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
AKA The Ditch, known for the Enchiladas Del Mar.
Amazing fresh juice bar. You MUST go here. Walk from my place.
18 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
DAILY JUICE
1625 Barton Springs Road
18 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Amazing fresh juice bar. You MUST go here. Walk from my place.
Famed Sushi chef Tyson Cole's restaurant. There's always a wait but it's worth it. Must haves: maguro sashimi and goat cheese & shag roll. Limited reservations.
688 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Uchi
801 S Lamar Blvd
688 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Famed Sushi chef Tyson Cole's restaurant. There's always a wait but it's worth it. Must haves: maguro sashimi and goat cheese & shag roll. Limited reservations.
Laid back bar with tasty bar food (burgers, wings, etc). Great sweet potato fries & beer selection, darts and several TVs for the sports lovers out there. Pool tables too. Walk from my place.
291 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Black Sheep Lodge
2108 S Lamar Blvd
291 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Laid back bar with tasty bar food (burgers, wings, etc). Great sweet potato fries & beer selection, darts and several TVs for the sports lovers out there. Pool tables too. Walk from my place.
You can walk here. Nice local coffee shop with WiFi. Next door to Casita Taco if you want a breakfast taco.
72 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Irie Bean Coffee & Wine Bar
2310 S Lamar Blvd
72 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
You can walk here. Nice local coffee shop with WiFi. Next door to Casita Taco if you want a breakfast taco.
The best strawberry lemonaid EVER. I get it without ice so I can have more. Oh and it's also a popular vegitarian cafe.
145 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Mr. Natural
1901 E Cesar Chavez St
145 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
The best strawberry lemonaid EVER. I get it without ice so I can have more. Oh and it's also a popular vegitarian cafe.
Famous Mexican food, I have childhood memories of this place. Famous for Bob Armstrong dip and a great patio.
304 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Matt's El Rancho
2613 S Lamar Blvd
304 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Famous Mexican food, I have childhood memories of this place. Famous for Bob Armstrong dip and a great patio.
Fun, large restaurant with lots of outdoor and covered patio seating. Lots of washer pits for play while you drink.
90 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Red's Porch
90 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Fun, large restaurant with lots of outdoor and covered patio seating. Lots of washer pits for play while you drink.
Great pizza made the NY way. They have a walk-up window open until 3am or so on weekends...just in case you need to sop up some of that booze.
791 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Home Slice Pizza
1415 S Congress Ave
791 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Great pizza made the NY way. They have a walk-up window open until 3am or so on weekends...just in case you need to sop up some of that booze.
Yummy bites for brunch, lunch or dinner.
279 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
South Congress Cafe
1600 S Congress Ave
279 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Yummy bites for brunch, lunch or dinner.
Local classic with good Mexican food and a hub for 1st Thursdays. I once saw Lyle Lovett eating here.
398 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Güero's Taco Bar
1412 S Congress Ave
398 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Local classic with good Mexican food and a hub for 1st Thursdays. I once saw Lyle Lovett eating here.
Walk-up coffee shop with light fair, pastries and tacos.
495 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Jo's Coffee
1300 S Congress Ave
495 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Walk-up coffee shop with light fair, pastries and tacos.
Fun local coffee shop and full menu for breakfast & lunch. Love the granola, yogurt & berries (it's huge) or breakfast tacos. My boyfriend swears by the tuna melt.
495 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Jo's Coffee
1300 S Congress Ave
495 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Fun local coffee shop and full menu for breakfast & lunch. Love the granola, yogurt & berries (it's huge) or breakfast tacos. My boyfriend swears by the tuna melt.
Legendary local BBQ joint and amphitheater where everyone from Maroon 5 to Snoop Dogg to Willie Nelson have played.
282 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Stubb's Bar-B-Q
801 Red River St
282 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Legendary local BBQ joint and amphitheater where everyone from Maroon 5 to Snoop Dogg to Willie Nelson have played.
A little off the beaten path but great outdoor seating area and good drinks. The food is yummy as well.
85 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
House Wine
408 Josephine St
85 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
A little off the beaten path but great outdoor seating area and good drinks. The food is yummy as well.
I LOVE these burgers! If you're a boy or really hungry go for the double. The line is always long (cuz it's so good) but it moves quick. They also have a walk-up window.
302 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
P. Terry's Burger Stand
404 S Lamar Blvd
302 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
I LOVE these burgers! If you're a boy or really hungry go for the double. The line is always long (cuz it's so good) but it moves quick. They also have a walk-up window.
Yummy bistro on the East side.
351 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Blue Dahlia Bistro
1115 E 11th St
351 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Yummy bistro on the East side.
Great Mexican food!
141 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
El Chile Cafe y Cantina
1900 Manor Rd
141 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Great Mexican food!
Great for brunch or any other meal. They also have a super cute gift store next door.
160 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Eastside Café
2113 Manor Rd
160 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Great for brunch or any other meal. They also have a super cute gift store next door.
Very popular restaurant on Lake Austin. Tubular Tacos are the size of your face and the margaritas and bloody marys will keep you happy while you wait for a table.
269 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Hula Hut
3825 Lake Austin Blvd
269 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Very popular restaurant on Lake Austin. Tubular Tacos are the size of your face and the margaritas and bloody marys will keep you happy while you wait for a table.
Great alternative to Hula Hut. American fare with lots of TVs for watching sports. Right on the lake as well.
58 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Abel's on the Lake
3825 Lake Austin Blvd
58 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Great alternative to Hula Hut. American fare with lots of TVs for watching sports. Right on the lake as well.
Enjoy a cup-o-jo while looking out over Lake Austin and snacking on a pastry.
371 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Mozart's Coffee Roasters
3825 Lake Austin Blvd
371 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Enjoy a cup-o-jo while looking out over Lake Austin and snacking on a pastry.
Good Mexican food. The diablo sol food is a must have. My friend Elizabeth orders her own and won't share. :)
80 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Maudie's Too
1212 S Lamar Blvd
80 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Good Mexican food. The diablo sol food is a must have. My friend Elizabeth orders her own and won't share. :)
Vegetarian restaurant that will make even the biggest meat eaters happy they came. Not sure what they do but everything is so tasty! Good coffee too.
565 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Bouldin Creek Cafe
1900 S 1st St
565 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Vegetarian restaurant that will make even the biggest meat eaters happy they came. Not sure what they do but everything is so tasty! Good coffee too.
Great coffee
69 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Dominican Joe
69 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Great coffee
Great tequila menu if you're into sipping pricey agave! Great food as well but make a reservation for dinner...it gets packed.
191 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
La Condesa
400 W 2nd St
191 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Great tequila menu if you're into sipping pricey agave! Great food as well but make a reservation for dinner...it gets packed.
Great for breakfast, especially for late, late night dining.
478 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Magnolia Cafe
1920 S Congress Ave
478 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Great for breakfast, especially for late, late night dining.
This is a bit of a hike from my place but worth the drive for some fabulous French cuisine. The ambiance is shabby chic. You'll wait for a table but worth it for the escargot!
522 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Justine's
4710 E 5th St
522 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
This is a bit of a hike from my place but worth the drive for some fabulous French cuisine. The ambiance is shabby chic. You'll wait for a table but worth it for the escargot!
Great weekend brunch spot before you hit the 2nd Street shops, be sure to call for a reservation, especially if you want to sit outside.
50 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Taverna
258 W 2nd St
50 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Great weekend brunch spot before you hit the 2nd Street shops, be sure to call for a reservation, especially if you want to sit outside.
Neapolitan pizza - thin crust, brick oven love. Everything on the menu is great and a nice wine list. Very small restaurant so you will want make a reservation.
36 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
The Backspace
507 San Jacinto Blvd
36 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Neapolitan pizza - thin crust, brick oven love. Everything on the menu is great and a nice wine list. Very small restaurant so you will want make a reservation.
Hot Spot for food and drinks! Opened by Austin's who's who in the industry and a celeb or 2 have been spotted here.
85 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Swift's Attic
315 Congress Ave
85 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Hot Spot for food and drinks! Opened by Austin's who's who in the industry and a celeb or 2 have been spotted here.
If you simply must partake in a chain this is the closest location.
254 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Starbucks
1201 Barbara Jordan Blvd
254 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
If you simply must partake in a chain this is the closest location.
Famous mexican food local. Jalapeno ranch is as popular with the chips as their salsa. Pretty sure this is one of the places the Bush twins were busted for underage drinking & the ritas are worth it.
412 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Chuy's
1728 Barton Springs Rd
412 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Famous mexican food local. Jalapeno ranch is as popular with the chips as their salsa. Pretty sure this is one of the places the Bush twins were busted for underage drinking & the ritas are worth it.
Great place for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Easy to walk to from my place.
85 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Austin Java
1608 Barton Springs Road
85 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Great place for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Easy to walk to from my place.
Great BBQ just down the hill you can walk to. The sweet tea will make you pucker its so sweet. Live music some nights too.
98 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Uncle Billy's Brewery & Smokehouse
1530 Barton Springs Rd
98 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Great BBQ just down the hill you can walk to. The sweet tea will make you pucker its so sweet. Live music some nights too.
Austin is known for their food trailers and this yummy Indian fare restaurant, in the heart of the Rainey St. district, is one of the reasons why.
121 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
G'Raj Mahal
73 Rainey St
121 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Austin is known for their food trailers and this yummy Indian fare restaurant, in the heart of the Rainey St. district, is one of the reasons why.
Famous all you can eat BBQ joint in the Texas hill country. It's BYOB so make sure you pack a cooler. And they use to only take cash but that may have changed.
480 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Salt Lick BBQ
18300 Farm to Market Rd 1826
480 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Famous all you can eat BBQ joint in the Texas hill country. It's BYOB so make sure you pack a cooler. And they use to only take cash but that may have changed.
People literally line up out the door before they open and stay lined up until he runs out of food. I have yet to go but it's been featured on the cover of Texas Monthly as one of the Best BBQ joints.
919 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Franklin Barbecue
900 E 11th St
919 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
People literally line up out the door before they open and stay lined up until he runs out of food. I have yet to go but it's been featured on the cover of Texas Monthly as one of the Best BBQ joints.
Cute little french place, small menu but good pastries and a nice patio.
354 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Hillside Farmacy
1209 E 11th St
354 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Cute little french place, small menu but good pastries and a nice patio.
LOCAL, super yummy, marble slab ice cream you can get your favorite toppings crushed in. Mexican Vanilla is to die for. This location has the Elvis Presley - SO GOOD!!!!
211 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Amy's Ice Creams
1012 W 6th St
211 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
LOCAL, super yummy, marble slab ice cream you can get your favorite toppings crushed in. Mexican Vanilla is to die for. This location has the Elvis Presley - SO GOOD!!!!
LOCAL, super yummy, marble slab ice cream you can have your favorite toppings crushed in. The Mexican Vanilla is stupid good but test them all.
211 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Amy's Ice Creams
1012 W 6th St
211 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
LOCAL, super yummy, marble slab ice cream you can have your favorite toppings crushed in. The Mexican Vanilla is stupid good but test them all.
Fabulous Italian food on S. Congress. Great date spot but they only take early reservations so they typically have a wait but the bar is fun.
158 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Vespaio
1610 S Congress Ave
158 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Fabulous Italian food on S. Congress. Great date spot but they only take early reservations so they typically have a wait but the bar is fun.
Tasty Italian on S. Congress. Owners are super nice and they have bands on the back patio several nights a week.
65 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Botticelli's
1321 S Congress Ave
65 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Tasty Italian on S. Congress. Owners are super nice and they have bands on the back patio several nights a week.
Perla's has a nice big patio, great for an afternoon beverage. Pricey menu. Hopdoddy Burgers next door has amazing burgers & the salted carmel milkshake may make you slap your momma, it's that good.
398 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Perla's
1400 S Congress Ave
398 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Perla's has a nice big patio, great for an afternoon beverage. Pricey menu. Hopdoddy Burgers next door has amazing burgers & the salted carmel milkshake may make you slap your momma, it's that good.
Lovely wine bar with a nice patio in the hub on the 2nd Street district. Good food too. Wine flights or by the Glass. Thursday is Champagne Thursday - 1/2 price bottles. I'm just sayin'.
18 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
CRÚ Food & Wine Bar (2nd Street - Austin)
238 W 2nd St
18 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Lovely wine bar with a nice patio in the hub on the 2nd Street district. Good food too. Wine flights or by the Glass. Thursday is Champagne Thursday - 1/2 price bottles. I'm just sayin'.
Great people watching on Congress while you have your morning coffee.
342 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Caffe Medici
1101 W Lynn St
342 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Great people watching on Congress while you have your morning coffee.
If you like farmer's markets this one downtown is great every Saturday morning.
81 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
SFC Farmers' Market Downtown
422 Guadalupe St
81 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
If you like farmer's markets this one downtown is great every Saturday morning.
Popular burger joint. Tons of toppings/styles to choose from.
32 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Hut's Hamburgers
807 W 6th St
32 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Popular burger joint. Tons of toppings/styles to choose from.
Local coffee shop that has decent paninis for lunch and great espresso martinis at night. They also have smores you can make at your table.
136 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Halcyon
218 W 4th St
136 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Local coffee shop that has decent paninis for lunch and great espresso martinis at night. They also have smores you can make at your table.
Super cute and yummy food too. Set in a little house, great for a date.
51 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Fabi + Rosi
509 Hearn St
51 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Super cute and yummy food too. Set in a little house, great for a date.
44 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Henri's Cheese & Wine
2026 South Lamar Boulevard
44 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Yummy, yum, yum! The pastrami salmon and brussel sprouts are ridiculous as is everything else on the menu. Fun and tasty cocktails make this eastside dining spot a MUST GO! Make a reservation.
381 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Salty Sow
1917 Manor Rd
381 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Yummy, yum, yum! The pastrami salmon and brussel sprouts are ridiculous as is everything else on the menu. Fun and tasty cocktails make this eastside dining spot a MUST GO! Make a reservation.
Small plates as well as entrees you can share.
374 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Odd Duck
1201 S Lamar Blvd
374 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Small plates as well as entrees you can share.
Love this place for brunch or dinner, so delicious! Make a reservation for dinner. They are on open table.
91 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Barlata
1500 S Lamar Blvd
91 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Love this place for brunch or dinner, so delicious! Make a reservation for dinner. They are on open table.
Stupid good gelato!
120 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Dolce Neve Gelato
1713 S 1st St
120 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Stupid good gelato!
Walkable from the condo. This is a popular chain that started in CO and has taken off here in ATX. Very popular for breakfast and brunch. Only open until 2pm.
214 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Snooze an AM Eatery
1700 S Lamar Blvd
214 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Walkable from the condo. This is a popular chain that started in CO and has taken off here in ATX. Very popular for breakfast and brunch. Only open until 2pm.
Coffee and baked goods in the hood.
98 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Patika
2159 S Lamar Blvd
98 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Coffee and baked goods in the hood.
Paleo and gluten-free friendly. I've also heard they have a good bullet-proof coffee but haven't ever been able to put butter in my coffee so can't say for sure. Walkable.
105 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Picnik
4801 Burnet Rd
105 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Paleo and gluten-free friendly. I've also heard they have a good bullet-proof coffee but haven't ever been able to put butter in my coffee so can't say for sure. Walkable.
Greek themed cafe and wine shop with good bites as well and a nice outdoor area just down South Lamar.
129 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Opa
2050 S Lamar Blvd
129 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Greek themed cafe and wine shop with good bites as well and a nice outdoor area just down South Lamar.
This local ice cream shop is divine. If you see a movie at Alamo scoot over here for dessert, you won't be sorry with fun and inventive flavors they create in small batches and locally sourced.
270 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Lick Honest Ice Creams
1100 S Lamar Blvd
270 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
This local ice cream shop is divine. If you see a movie at Alamo scoot over here for dessert, you won't be sorry with fun and inventive flavors they create in small batches and locally sourced.

Parks & Nature

Just down the street, this spring fed pool is a constant 68 degrees year round. Great place to relax for an afternoon of people watching. Typically costs about $3-$5 during the summer months.
2454 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton Dr
2454 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Just down the street, this spring fed pool is a constant 68 degrees year round. Great place to relax for an afternoon of people watching. Typically costs about $3-$5 during the summer months.
Walk to Zilker Park from my place! Lots of festivals in this park and from it, you can drop onto the hike-bike trail that circles Lady Bird Lake or rent canoes (next to the pool). Awesomeness!
334 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
West 6th Street
West 6th Street
334 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Walk to Zilker Park from my place! Lots of festivals in this park and from it, you can drop onto the hike-bike trail that circles Lady Bird Lake or rent canoes (next to the pool). Awesomeness!
Cool little nature preserve right next to Zilker Park. They've got a center for kids to see animals that were rehabilitated but couldn't return to the wild. Lots of little paths to walk.
16 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Zilker Nature Preserve
301 Nature Center Dr
16 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Cool little nature preserve right next to Zilker Park. They've got a center for kids to see animals that were rehabilitated but couldn't return to the wild. Lots of little paths to walk.
Sight for a lot of Austin's festivals, music & otherwise. During the week it's an off leash dog park so watch where you walk.
246 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Auditorium Shores at Town Lake Metropolitan Park
900 W Riverside Dr
246 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Sight for a lot of Austin's festivals, music & otherwise. During the week it's an off leash dog park so watch where you walk.
Great park down the hill for picnics, disc golf, there's a kid's train & park. Sand Volley Ball courts on the North side of Barton Springs Road. Home of ACL & Blues on the Green.
1533 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Parque Metropolitano Zilker
2207 Barton Springs Rd
1533 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Great park down the hill for picnics, disc golf, there's a kid's train & park. Sand Volley Ball courts on the North side of Barton Springs Road. Home of ACL & Blues on the Green.
Beautiful natural pool in the Texas hill country. Be sure to call ahead and make sure they are open.
588 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Reserva Natural Hamilton Pool
24300 Hamilton Pool Rd
588 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Beautiful natural pool in the Texas hill country. Be sure to call ahead and make sure they are open.

Entertainment & Activities

Another great spring fed pool. There are several lap lanes as well as a large area for free swim. Typical cost $3.
25 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Eilers (Deep Eddy) Neighborhood Park
401 Deep Eddy Ave
25 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Another great spring fed pool. There are several lap lanes as well as a large area for free swim. Typical cost $3.
Should you feel the need to workout indoors this is a great gym.
12 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Life Time Athletic Austin - Downtown
907 W 5th St
12 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Should you feel the need to workout indoors this is a great gym.
Fab local movie theater where you'll have wait staff and a full menu (wine & beer, too!) during the movie. Walking distance from my condo!
770 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema South Lamar
1120 S Lamar Blvd
770 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Fab local movie theater where you'll have wait staff and a full menu (wine & beer, too!) during the movie. Walking distance from my condo!
Some would say UT Football is a religion so this would be it's chapel. UT games & tailgating are legendary, but if you're not interested, avoid campus at all cost or you'll get trapped in traffic.
97 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium
2139 San Jacinto Blvd
97 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Some would say UT Football is a religion so this would be it's chapel. UT games & tailgating are legendary, but if you're not interested, avoid campus at all cost or you'll get trapped in traffic.
Locals refer to this as Nascar Golf, not certain why but if you're looking for a fun afternoon outside swinging a club with a cooler of beer and maybe dodging a few balls this is your spot. No glass.
63 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Butler Park Pitch & Putt
201 Lee Barton Dr
63 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Locals refer to this as Nascar Golf, not certain why but if you're looking for a fun afternoon outside swinging a club with a cooler of beer and maybe dodging a few balls this is your spot. No glass.
Mini-Golf with a cooler. This local legendary mini-golf course allows beer coolers. Play can be slow and you will likely run into a few tipsy college students but it makes for an entertaining time.
201 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Peter Pan Mini Golf
1207 Barton Springs Rd
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Mini-Golf with a cooler. This local legendary mini-golf course allows beer coolers. Play can be slow and you will likely run into a few tipsy college students but it makes for an entertaining time.
Check their website for special events. Home of The Nutcracker & Austin Ballet & Symphony.
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The Long Center for the Performing Arts
701 W Riverside Dr
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Check their website for special events. Home of The Nutcracker & Austin Ballet & Symphony.
Awesome local theater, not a bad seat in the house. Over 500 performances every year including David Sedaris' The Santaland Diaries every Christmas.
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Zach Theatre
202 S Lamar Blvd
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Awesome local theater, not a bad seat in the house. Over 500 performances every year including David Sedaris' The Santaland Diaries every Christmas.
Locally owned upscale theater with food & a bar. Shows some mainstream but mostly artsy, independent, documentary and international films.
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Violet Crown Social Club
1111 E 6th St
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Locally owned upscale theater with food & a bar. Shows some mainstream but mostly artsy, independent, documentary and international films.
If you want to try out stand-up paddle boarding for a good workout and a great way to see Lady Bird Lake head over to the rowing dock. They also rent canoes and kayaks.
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Rowing Dock
2418 Stratford Dr
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If you want to try out stand-up paddle boarding for a good workout and a great way to see Lady Bird Lake head over to the rowing dock. They also rent canoes and kayaks.
Yet another great place to rent kayaks, canoes & stand up paddles boards.
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Texas Rowing Center
1541 W Cesar Chavez St
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Yet another great place to rent kayaks, canoes & stand up paddles boards.
Local show where comedians spoof current events. Typicaly very political and they work in a lot of local news as well.
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Esther's Follies
525 E 6th St
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Local show where comedians spoof current events. Typicaly very political and they work in a lot of local news as well.

Shopping

Open 24/7 with a decent grocery section and drive thru pharmacy just a few blocks away.
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Walgreens
2501 S Lamar Blvd
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Open 24/7 with a decent grocery section and drive thru pharmacy just a few blocks away.
Awesome store for outdoors equipment, clothing, and random stuff you never knew you always needed.
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REI
601 N Lamar Blvd
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Awesome store for outdoors equipment, clothing, and random stuff you never knew you always needed.
Need a cheap read while you're in town. This is a great re-sale book store.
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Half Price Books
2929 S Lamar Blvd
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Need a cheap read while you're in town. This is a great re-sale book store.
So many boots and anything cowboy you could possibly imagine.
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Botas Allens
1522 S Congress Ave
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So many boots and anything cowboy you could possibly imagine.
Top independent record store in the country. Excellent selection of CDs and vinyl. You can buy concert tickets for most local music venues here as well. About 10 mins from my place.
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Waterloo Records
600 N Lamar Blvd
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Top independent record store in the country. Excellent selection of CDs and vinyl. You can buy concert tickets for most local music venues here as well. About 10 mins from my place.
Huge Bike Store that also rents bikes.
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Trek Bicycle Lamar
517 S Lamar Blvd
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Huge Bike Store that also rents bikes.
Great store for hiking, travel, etc.
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Whole Earth Provision Co.
1014 N Lamar Blvd
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Great store for hiking, travel, etc.
Outdoor shopping center with everything from high end to the normal mall shops. Tons of good restaurants too.
Burberry
11501 Century Oaks Terrace
Outdoor shopping center with everything from high end to the normal mall shops. Tons of good restaurants too.
If you haven't been to an IKEA prepare to several hours. No need to pack a lunch, they have a cafe about half way through.
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IKEA
1 Ikea Way
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If you haven't been to an IKEA prepare to several hours. No need to pack a lunch, they have a cafe about half way through.
If outlet meals are your thing, here you go. Check out the Ikea while you're in the area.
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Round Rock Premium Outlets
4401 N Interstate Hwy 35
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If outlet meals are your thing, here you go. Check out the Ikea while you're in the area.
Outlet mall heaven.
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Tanger Outlets San Marcos
4015 I-35 South
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Outlet mall heaven.
Lance Armstrong's bike shop, also has a coffe shop and prepackaged sandwiches if you need a little something for your ride.
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Mellow Johnny's
115 Nueces St
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Lance Armstrong's bike shop, also has a coffe shop and prepackaged sandwiches if you need a little something for your ride.
If you're looking for the perfect outfit, these ladies will have you walking out looking HOT from head to toe!
Estilo
2727 Exposition Boulevard
If you're looking for the perfect outfit, these ladies will have you walking out looking HOT from head to toe!

Essentials

Austin is the home of Whole Foods and this store is the hub. Great for a bite to eat or people watching - said to be one of Austin's biggest single's scenes. :)
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Whole Foods Market
525 N Lamar Blvd
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Austin is the home of Whole Foods and this store is the hub. Great for a bite to eat or people watching - said to be one of Austin's biggest single's scenes. :)
Another pharmacy if Walgreens doesn't cut it.
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CVS
2101 S Lamar Blvd
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Another pharmacy if Walgreens doesn't cut it.
Closest convenient store. Has a decent wine selection, beer and all your necessities. Just 4 blocks away.
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Bluebonnet Food Mart
1701 Bluebonnet Ln
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Closest convenient store. Has a decent wine selection, beer and all your necessities. Just 4 blocks away.

Sightseeing

Tons of shops, art, restaurants, trailer food courts, etc. A must see while you're in Austin.
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South Congress
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Tons of shops, art, restaurants, trailer food courts, etc. A must see while you're in Austin.
The Congress Avenue bridge houses the largest bat pop in N America. 30 min +/- sunset they set out into the night sky to rid Austin of bugs. Quite a sight but can be smelly. Just look for the crowd.
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South Congress Avenue
South Congress Avenue
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The Congress Avenue bridge houses the largest bat pop in N America. 30 min +/- sunset they set out into the night sky to rid Austin of bugs. Quite a sight but can be smelly. Just look for the crowd.
Beautiful gardens just down the street you can meander for hours. There's even a little store you can buy local seeds.
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Zilker Botanical Garden
2220 Barton Springs Rd
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Beautiful gardens just down the street you can meander for hours. There's even a little store you can buy local seeds.