Kris’s guidebook

Kris
Kris’s guidebook

Austin Top Attractions

Austin is one of the worlds most desired places to live. With that includes several attractions and opportunities to enjoy world class food, music, and spirits. Here's some of my top recommendations.
Sixth Street is a historic street and entertainment district in Austin, Texas, located within the city's urban core in downtown Austin. Sixth Street was formerly named Pecan Street under Austin's older naming convention, which had east–west streets named after trees and north–south streets named after Texas rivers.
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Downtown
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Sixth Street is a historic street and entertainment district in Austin, Texas, located within the city's urban core in downtown Austin. Sixth Street was formerly named Pecan Street under Austin's older naming convention, which had east–west streets named after trees and north–south streets named after Texas rivers.
Concordia University Texas is a private, coeducational institution of liberal arts and sciences located in northwest Austin, in the U.S. state of Texas. The university offers undergraduate, graduate and online degrees as well as an Adult Degree Program for part-time and returning students.
Concordia University Texas
11400 Concordia University Dr
Concordia University Texas is a private, coeducational institution of liberal arts and sciences located in northwest Austin, in the U.S. state of Texas. The university offers undergraduate, graduate and online degrees as well as an Adult Degree Program for part-time and returning students.
The Paramount Theatre is a live theatre venue/movie theatre located in downtown Austin, Texas. The classical revival style structure was built in 1915. The building was listed in the National Register of Historic Places on June 23, 1976.
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Paramount Theatre
713 Congress Ave
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The Paramount Theatre is a live theatre venue/movie theatre located in downtown Austin, Texas. The classical revival style structure was built in 1915. The building was listed in the National Register of Historic Places on June 23, 1976.
Circuit of the Americas is a grade 1 FIA-specification 3.427-mile motor racing track and facilities located within the ETJ of Austin, Texas.
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Circuit of The Americas
9201 Circuit of the Americas Blvd
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Circuit of the Americas is a grade 1 FIA-specification 3.427-mile motor racing track and facilities located within the ETJ of Austin, Texas.
Renovated houses turned into bungalow bars reign supreme on this increasingly popular tucked-away street. Day or night, you’ll find relaxed bar-goers strolling from bar to food trailer to bar again, often with their dogs in tow looking for a kicked back sip and a bite.
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Rainey Street Historic District
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Renovated houses turned into bungalow bars reign supreme on this increasingly popular tucked-away street. Day or night, you’ll find relaxed bar-goers strolling from bar to food trailer to bar again, often with their dogs in tow looking for a kicked back sip and a bite.
Austin Central Library, Austin Public Library
710 W Cesar Chavez St
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One of Austin's top tours, Austin Duck Adventures offers an amphibious tour that includes tours of downtown Austin and beautiful Lake Austin in an Unsinkable, US coast guard inspected, Hydra Terra vehicles. Austin Duck Adventures is Austin's best tour with 75 minutes of sightseeing that includes Historic Sixth Street, the State Capitol Building, Bob Bullock State History Museum, the Governor's Mansion, and Lake Austin.
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Austin Duck Adventures
602 E 4th St
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One of Austin's top tours, Austin Duck Adventures offers an amphibious tour that includes tours of downtown Austin and beautiful Lake Austin in an Unsinkable, US coast guard inspected, Hydra Terra vehicles. Austin Duck Adventures is Austin's best tour with 75 minutes of sightseeing that includes Historic Sixth Street, the State Capitol Building, Bob Bullock State History Museum, the Governor's Mansion, and Lake Austin.
K1 Rychlost - Vnitřní Go Karts, Místo pro firemní akce, Aktivity pro budování týmu
2500 Mc Hale Ct
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Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Mueller
1911 Aldrich St
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The Escape Game Austin
405 Red River St
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Circuit of The Americas
9201 Circuit of the Americas Blvd
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Barton Creek Square
2901 S Capital of Texas Hwy
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Státní park McKinney Falls
5808 McKinney Falls Pkwy
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Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton Dr
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Welcome MLS “Austin FC” part owner Matthew McConaughey and Austin look to bring in excitement and a championship to the city!!
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Stadion Austin FC
10414 Mc Kalla Pl
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Welcome MLS “Austin FC” part owner Matthew McConaughey and Austin look to bring in excitement and a championship to the city!!
Enjoy the Austin Spurs NBDL basketball, major concerts and more at the H‑E‑B Center!
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H-E-B Center v Cedar Parku
2100 Ave of the Stars
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Enjoy the Austin Spurs NBDL basketball, major concerts and more at the H‑E‑B Center!
While Kalahari Resorts & Conventions may have been voted as the "World's Coolest Indoor Waterparks!", its more than just America's largest indoor waterparks - its also authentically-African themed resorts, including state-of-the-art convention centers.
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Kalahari Resorts Texas
3001 Kalahari Blvd
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While Kalahari Resorts & Conventions may have been voted as the "World's Coolest Indoor Waterparks!", its more than just America's largest indoor waterparks - its also authentically-African themed resorts, including state-of-the-art convention centers.

Food scene

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Whataburger
601 Barton Springs Rd
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world famous fried chicken
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Gus’s Fried Chicken
117 San Jacinto Blvd
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world famous fried chicken
sway is an award-winning modern thai restaurant with locations in south, west and north austin. call for details or order online for pick up.
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Sway
1417 S 1st St
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sway is an award-winning modern thai restaurant with locations in south, west and north austin. call for details or order online for pick up.
Aaron Franklin is widely regarded as one of the most influential pitmasters in the U.S. He received the James Beard Foundation Award for Best Chef: Southwest in 2015. His popular and critically lauded restaurant, Franklin Barbecue, was awarded Texas Monthly’s coveted Best Barbecue Joint in Texas, and Bon Appetit’s Best Barbecue Joint in America.
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Franklin Barbecue
900 E 11th St
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Aaron Franklin is widely regarded as one of the most influential pitmasters in the U.S. He received the James Beard Foundation Award for Best Chef: Southwest in 2015. His popular and critically lauded restaurant, Franklin Barbecue, was awarded Texas Monthly’s coveted Best Barbecue Joint in Texas, and Bon Appetit’s Best Barbecue Joint in America.
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Torchy's Tacos
2809 S 1st St
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Ñoños Tacos
102 W Powell Ln
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Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse
200 E 3rd St
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Bright, health-conscious cafe & full bar serving a 100% meat-free menu including all-day breakfast.
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Citizen Eatery - Vegan food, Paleo food, Gluten free food
5011 Burnet Rd
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Bright, health-conscious cafe & full bar serving a 100% meat-free menu including all-day breakfast.
Baby Acapulco Restaurant
9505-B Stonelake Blvd
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Trudy's North Star
8820 Burnet Rd
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Pluckers Wing Bar
2222 Rio Grande St
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Whole Foods Market
525 N Lamar Blvd
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Whole Foods Market
525 N Lamar Blvd
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Wine, Spirits, and Foods
Specs #60
5775 Airport Blvd
Wine, Spirits, and Foods
Sushi Japon & Hibachi Grill
6801 N Interstate Hwy 35
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Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen
6319 N Interstate Hwy 35
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Country Boyz Fixins LLC
4140 E 12th St
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H-E-B
5808 Burnet Rd
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Food Network Diners Drive-Ins and Dives highlighted the delicious burgers at this spot.
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Casino El Camino
517 E 6th St
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Food Network Diners Drive-Ins and Dives highlighted the delicious burgers at this spot.
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Barrett's Coffee
713 W St Johns Ave
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Fuzzy's Taco Shop
7010 Easy Wind Dr
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Pour House Pub
6701 Burnet Rd
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Jack Allen's Kitchen
3010 West Anderson Lane
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Voodoo Doughnut - 6th Street
212 E 6th St
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Looking for food on a budget. Try the $7 burger and fries!
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Chi'Lantro
11005 Burnet Rd
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Looking for food on a budget. Try the $7 burger and fries!
Open 24/7 and breaks served all day! I recommend getting the 2 crunchy tacos after coming in late :)
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Jack in the Box
6540 Ed Bluestein Blvd
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Open 24/7 and breaks served all day! I recommend getting the 2 crunchy tacos after coming in late :)
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Wendy's
2224 East Riverside Drive
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One of my favorite middle eastern restaurants!
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Arpeggio Grill
6619 Airport Blvd
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One of my favorite middle eastern restaurants!
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Panda Express
18600 Limestone Commercial Dr
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Starbucks
11410 MoPac Expy
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Organic burgers with a slight Austin twist!
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Hopdoddy Burger Bar
1400 S Congress Ave
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Organic burgers with a slight Austin twist!
Dairy Queen
8300 Burnet Rd
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BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse
5207 Brodie Ln
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The Bon Aire
9070 Research Boulevard
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Chili's Grill & Bar
18901 Limestone Commercial Dr
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Sazan Ramen
6929 Airport Boulevard
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Nosh and Bevvy
8440 Burnet Rd

Shopping

Plenty of shopping in this category
Situated in a beautiful park-like setting, The Domain features 100 upscale and mainstream retail stores and restaurants, almost half of which are exclusive within the market. A sampling of retailers includes high-end boutiques such as David Yurman, Louis Vuitton, AllSaints, Tiffany & Co. and Austin's only Neiman Marcus, as well as more traditional retailers like American Eagle Outfitters, Banana Republic, Express and more. Restaurants include favorites like True Food Kitchen, Kona Grill, Grand Lux Cafe, Maggiano's Little Italy, North Italia and many more.
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The Domain
11410 Century Oaks Terrace
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Situated in a beautiful park-like setting, The Domain features 100 upscale and mainstream retail stores and restaurants, almost half of which are exclusive within the market. A sampling of retailers includes high-end boutiques such as David Yurman, Louis Vuitton, AllSaints, Tiffany & Co. and Austin's only Neiman Marcus, as well as more traditional retailers like American Eagle Outfitters, Banana Republic, Express and more. Restaurants include favorites like True Food Kitchen, Kona Grill, Grand Lux Cafe, Maggiano's Little Italy, North Italia and many more.
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Lakeline Mall
11200 Lakeline Mall Drive
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Barton Creek Square
2901 S Capital of Texas Hwy
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Walmart Supercenter
12900 N Interstate Hwy 35
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Burlington
6600 Middle Fiskville Rd
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Walgreens
8104 Mesa Dr
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Enterprise Rent-A-Car
319 S Lamar Blvd
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Sightseeing

Mount Bonnell, also known as Covert Park, is a prominent point alongside the Lake Austin portion of the Colorado River in Austin, Texas. It has been a popular tourist destination since the 1850s. The mount provides a vista for viewing the city of Austin, Lake Austin, and the surrounding hills.
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Mount Bonnell
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Mount Bonnell, also known as Covert Park, is a prominent point alongside the Lake Austin portion of the Colorado River in Austin, Texas. It has been a popular tourist destination since the 1850s. The mount provides a vista for viewing the city of Austin, Lake Austin, and the surrounding hills.
The University of Texas at Austin provides public access to a first-class education and the tools of discovery. This has resulted in a culture of ambition and leadership, where physical scale is matched by bold goals and achievements.
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University of Texas at Austin
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The University of Texas at Austin provides public access to a first-class education and the tools of discovery. This has resulted in a culture of ambition and leadership, where physical scale is matched by bold goals and achievements.
Huston–Tillotson University is a private historically black university in Austin, Texas. The school is affiliated with the United Methodist Church, the United Church of Christ, and the United Negro College Fund.
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Huston-Tillotson University
900 Chicon St
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Huston–Tillotson University is a private historically black university in Austin, Texas. The school is affiliated with the United Methodist Church, the United Church of Christ, and the United Negro College Fund.
One of Austin's top tours, Austin Duck Adventures offers an amphibious tour that includes tours of downtown Austin and beautiful Lake Austin in an Unsinkable, US coast guard inspected, Hydra Terra vehicles. Austin Duck Adventures is Austin's best tour with 75 minutes of sightseeing that includes Historic Sixth Street, the State Capitol Building, Bob Bullock State History Museum, the Governor's Mansion, and Lake Austin. Austin Duck Adventure Tickets Austin Tour Tickets Austin Duck Adventures is one of the top Austin tours and sells out quick. Don't wait til the last minute, please buy your tickets online here. Buy Tickets Now Austin Duck Adventure Tickets Austin Tour Departure The fun begins when you board your Austin Duck Adventures "Duck" at the Austin Visitors Center's new location at 602 East 4th Street. View Departure Map Austin Duck Adventures Groups & Private Are you planning an event for a group of passengers? Use the button below to learn more about our group and private lake tours in Austin, Texas. Groups & Private Tours Austin Duck Adventures is the #1 kid friendly tour in Austin. We make a splash with adults, kids, and seniors alike!
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Austin Duck Adventures
602 E 4th St
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One of Austin's top tours, Austin Duck Adventures offers an amphibious tour that includes tours of downtown Austin and beautiful Lake Austin in an Unsinkable, US coast guard inspected, Hydra Terra vehicles. Austin Duck Adventures is Austin's best tour with 75 minutes of sightseeing that includes Historic Sixth Street, the State Capitol Building, Bob Bullock State History Museum, the Governor's Mansion, and Lake Austin. Austin Duck Adventure Tickets Austin Tour Tickets Austin Duck Adventures is one of the top Austin tours and sells out quick. Don't wait til the last minute, please buy your tickets online here. Buy Tickets Now Austin Duck Adventure Tickets Austin Tour Departure The fun begins when you board your Austin Duck Adventures "Duck" at the Austin Visitors Center's new location at 602 East 4th Street. View Departure Map Austin Duck Adventures Groups & Private Are you planning an event for a group of passengers? Use the button below to learn more about our group and private lake tours in Austin, Texas. Groups & Private Tours Austin Duck Adventures is the #1 kid friendly tour in Austin. We make a splash with adults, kids, and seniors alike!

Austin Outdoors

The Great Outdoors!! (Swimming, Parks, Golf, more...)
Zilker Metropolitan Park is a recreational area in south Austin, Texas at the juncture of Barton Creek and the Colorado River that comprises over 350 acres of publicly owned land. It is named after its benefactor, Andrew Jackson Zilker, who donated the land to the city in 1917
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Zilker Metropolitan Park
2207 Barton Springs Rd
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Zilker Metropolitan Park is a recreational area in south Austin, Texas at the juncture of Barton Creek and the Colorado River that comprises over 350 acres of publicly owned land. It is named after its benefactor, Andrew Jackson Zilker, who donated the land to the city in 1917
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Lady Bird Lake
Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trail
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Lake Travis
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Riverside Golf Course
1020 Grove Blvd
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Its...Cold!!! But its a must!
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Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton Dr
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Its...Cold!!! But its a must!
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Hamilton Pool Preserve
24300 Hamilton Pool Road
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Native & Exotic flowers & Plants
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Zilker Botanical Garden
2220 Barton Springs Rd
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Native & Exotic flowers & Plants
Sunshine Community Gardens
4814 Sunshine Dr

Bars / Music Scene

Local favorite bars with bands! “Music Capital of The World”
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The Continental Gallery
1313 S Congress Ave
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Rainey Social
84 N Interstate 35 Frontage Rd
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Cheer Up Charlies
900 Red River St
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Half Step
75 1/2 Rainey St
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Buckshot Sixth Street
422 E 6th St
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Coyote Ugly
501 E 6th St
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Firehouse Lounge
605 Brazos St
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Maggie Mae's
323 E 6th St
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Kung Fu Saloon
716 W 6th St
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Buford's
700 W 6th St
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Slick Willie's
8440 Burnet Rd