Guidebook for Austin

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Guidebook for Austin

Parks & Nature

The Beautiful Barton Springs Pool is natural springs swimming pool located on the grounds of Zilker Park in Austin, Texas. The pool exists in the channel of Barton Creek and is filled by water from Main Barton Spring, the fourth largest spring in Texas. Beloved spring-fed pool maintaining a 68ºF temperature year-round with lifeguards on duty. Large Trees make this spot perfect for lounging, reading, yoga and cat naps. Water is so refreshing in the summer heat. They also have a free night swim from 9pm- 10 pm (GO!) Closed on Thursdays.
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Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton Dr
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The Beautiful Barton Springs Pool is natural springs swimming pool located on the grounds of Zilker Park in Austin, Texas. The pool exists in the channel of Barton Creek and is filled by water from Main Barton Spring, the fourth largest spring in Texas. Beloved spring-fed pool maintaining a 68ºF temperature year-round with lifeguards on duty. Large Trees make this spot perfect for lounging, reading, yoga and cat naps. Water is so refreshing in the summer heat. They also have a free night swim from 9pm- 10 pm (GO!) Closed on Thursdays.
Lakefront park with picnic tables, BBQ pits, fishing, walking trails, waterfalls & a boat ramp.
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Commons Ford Ranch Metropolitan Park
614 N Commons Ford Rd
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Lakefront park with picnic tables, BBQ pits, fishing, walking trails, waterfalls & a boat ramp.
Austin's most loved park! check out http://zilkerpark.org/ for more details, trails and upcoming events!
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Zilker Metropolitan Park
2207 Barton Springs Rd
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Austin's most loved park! check out http://zilkerpark.org/ for more details, trails and upcoming events!

Essentials

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H-E-B
5808 Burnet Rd
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Trader Joe's
211 Walter Seaholm Dr
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Food Scene

Fast, fresh, walk up counter NY style pizza! The Margarita is on point~~ funky environment with iconic wall art/murals. Grab a lonestar while you wait curbside style. Live Music typically across the street.
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Home Slice Pizza
1415 S Congress Ave
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Fast, fresh, walk up counter NY style pizza! The Margarita is on point~~ funky environment with iconic wall art/murals. Grab a lonestar while you wait curbside style. Live Music typically across the street.
Amazing burgers & fries! Worth the wait :D
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Hopdoddy Burger Bar
1400 S Congress Ave
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Amazing burgers & fries! Worth the wait :D
Walkable breakfast tacos (yay) get the Fried Avocado taco. Worlds best queso can be devoured here.
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Torchy's Tacos
2809 S 1st St
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Walkable breakfast tacos (yay) get the Fried Avocado taco. Worlds best queso can be devoured here.
Classic Austin staple & open 24/7! (a scene from then film Boyhood was filmed here). I love their garden enchiladas.
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Magnolia Cafe
1920 S Congress Ave
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Classic Austin staple & open 24/7! (a scene from then film Boyhood was filmed here). I love their garden enchiladas.
Healthy, fresh and delicious juices and smoothies. The Morning Sunshine is addicting! Perfect spot to grab a refreshing drink while walking down South Congress.
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JuiceLand
1625 Barton Springs Rd
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Healthy, fresh and delicious juices and smoothies. The Morning Sunshine is addicting! Perfect spot to grab a refreshing drink while walking down South Congress.
Vegetarian Heaven! The hibiscus iced tea creates an instant smile. Great outdoor patio- funky, vibrant and always delicious. The Summer Sandwich is my personal favorite. Great mimosas :)
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Bouldin Creek Cafe
1900 S 1st St
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Vegetarian Heaven! The hibiscus iced tea creates an instant smile. Great outdoor patio- funky, vibrant and always delicious. The Summer Sandwich is my personal favorite. Great mimosas :)
Community style eatery with a menu that changes daily based on essential nutrition for optimal health. Vegan/vegetarian 3 course meal for $12-no tip necessary. Absolutely beautiful scenery with hammocks, wind chimes and lush gardens. Peaceful, delicious and affordable <3
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Casa de Luz Village
1701 Toomey Rd
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Community style eatery with a menu that changes daily based on essential nutrition for optimal health. Vegan/vegetarian 3 course meal for $12-no tip necessary. Absolutely beautiful scenery with hammocks, wind chimes and lush gardens. Peaceful, delicious and affordable <3
~ hands down my favorite pizza in the city!! It can be an hour wait but totally worth it! Grab a whiskey ginger ale at Violet Crown while you wait ;) no delivery
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Via 313 Pizza
10106 W 6th St
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~ hands down my favorite pizza in the city!! It can be an hour wait but totally worth it! Grab a whiskey ginger ale at Violet Crown while you wait ;) no delivery
Korean style BBQ. Yum, yum yum! Fresh, fast, affordable. The kimchi fries are killer. There are several locations throughout Austin- great for late night food on 6th st.
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Chi'Lantro
1509 S Lamar Blvd
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Korean style BBQ. Yum, yum yum! Fresh, fast, affordable. The kimchi fries are killer. There are several locations throughout Austin- great for late night food on 6th st.
I eat a lot of tacos...this place is AMAZING always. The green salsa is drinkable. Migas taco is voted best in ATX! Check out the one at Radio City Coffee at 4204 Manchaca Rd, Austin, TX 78704 (5 min. drive). They have Live bluegrass on Monday nights..go!!
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Veracruz All Natural Food Truck
2505 Webberville Road
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I eat a lot of tacos...this place is AMAZING always. The green salsa is drinkable. Migas taco is voted best in ATX! Check out the one at Radio City Coffee at 4204 Manchaca Rd, Austin, TX 78704 (5 min. drive). They have Live bluegrass on Monday nights..go!!
Sushi done right that's not overpriced (it's possible)! Cool, vibrant environment with great music, food and staff. I love to get the brussel sprouts and the Veggiepillar Roll! Sake cocktails are great for brunch.
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Lucky Robot
1303 S Congress Ave
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Sushi done right that's not overpriced (it's possible)! Cool, vibrant environment with great music, food and staff. I love to get the brussel sprouts and the Veggiepillar Roll! Sake cocktails are great for brunch.
Homemade bread makes for some seriously dank sandwiches. I dunno how they do it...It's also probably the only place i'll pay $14 for a salad (haha wtf) but its damn good & made with local organic ingredients and hormone (etc) free chicken. They have a juice bar, great coffee and a abundance of pretty people sitting out on the adorable patio soaking in vitamin D. Take your mom here~ she'll love it.
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Cenote
1010 E Cesar Chavez St
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Homemade bread makes for some seriously dank sandwiches. I dunno how they do it...It's also probably the only place i'll pay $14 for a salad (haha wtf) but its damn good & made with local organic ingredients and hormone (etc) free chicken. They have a juice bar, great coffee and a abundance of pretty people sitting out on the adorable patio soaking in vitamin D. Take your mom here~ she'll love it.
Take a lovely 5 minute walk to the always trendy and sexy, Sway. It's a bit pricey but the scenery is dreamy and the shared plates aren't your basic Thai dishes. I highly reccomend for a romantic night/adventurous eaters.
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Sway
1417 S 1st St
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Take a lovely 5 minute walk to the always trendy and sexy, Sway. It's a bit pricey but the scenery is dreamy and the shared plates aren't your basic Thai dishes. I highly reccomend for a romantic night/adventurous eaters.
Walkable Gelato..great spot to get to know the neighborhood. They'll let you try ALL of the flavors which are made in house with natural, local ingredients. Love love love the goat cheese and thyme!
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Dolce Neve Gelato
1713 S 1st St
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Walkable Gelato..great spot to get to know the neighborhood. They'll let you try ALL of the flavors which are made in house with natural, local ingredients. Love love love the goat cheese and thyme!
Bahn Mi sandwiches! Cute and quirky atmosphere.
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Lulu B's
3632 South Congress Avenue
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Bahn Mi sandwiches! Cute and quirky atmosphere.
Probably the best bowl of ramen you'll ever eat. This place is bad ass & you'll know what i'm talking about when you walk in. Great music, high energy and up beat atmosphere with eclectic wall art throughout. Slurp up & put your stretchy pants on ~ you will not be disappointed. Get a spicy bomb on the side ;)
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Ramen Tatsu-Ya
1234 S Lamar Blvd
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Probably the best bowl of ramen you'll ever eat. This place is bad ass & you'll know what i'm talking about when you walk in. Great music, high energy and up beat atmosphere with eclectic wall art throughout. Slurp up & put your stretchy pants on ~ you will not be disappointed. Get a spicy bomb on the side ;)
Curry I could swim in. You won't find a bad review about this place because the owner is legit and makes the best Indian dishes in town. It's a food truck with strange hours so double check before heading out! If your significant other or buddy isn't into indian food- there are 4 other food trucks next to it (all with communal seating);.
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Bombay Dhaba
1207 S 1st St
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Curry I could swim in. You won't find a bad review about this place because the owner is legit and makes the best Indian dishes in town. It's a food truck with strange hours so double check before heading out! If your significant other or buddy isn't into indian food- there are 4 other food trucks next to it (all with communal seating);.
Farm-to-table fare from locally sourced ingredients served in a rustic space with a butcher shop. 10 minute drive. Burgers.
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Dai Due
2406 Manor Rd
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Farm-to-table fare from locally sourced ingredients served in a rustic space with a butcher shop. 10 minute drive. Burgers.
Italian food x 10 million. Holy shit i've never had a meat ball so delicious. This food truck outside the Vortex theater dishes up old-school Italian standards & housemade pasta.
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Patrizi's
2307 Manor Rd
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Italian food x 10 million. Holy shit i've never had a meat ball so delicious. This food truck outside the Vortex theater dishes up old-school Italian standards & housemade pasta.
Delicious Vegetarian food with tons of options. The cashew dressing on the house salad is ridiculously good. Relaxing atmosphere & friendly staff.
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Mother's Cafe
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Delicious Vegetarian food with tons of options. The cashew dressing on the house salad is ridiculously good. Relaxing atmosphere & friendly staff.
Austin's version of In N out. Local beef and produce, open until 3 AM, quick and delicious. This 'fast food' joint even has a veggie burger & it's awesome.
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P. Terry's Burger Stand
404 S Lamar Blvd
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Austin's version of In N out. Local beef and produce, open until 3 AM, quick and delicious. This 'fast food' joint even has a veggie burger & it's awesome.
Food Truck Oasis! Come here if your group is indecisive and or everyone is craving something different. A lot of picnic tables and communal seating ~ you can put a 'love lock' on the fence too :)
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The Picnic - Food Truck Park
1720 Barton Springs Rd
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Food Truck Oasis! Come here if your group is indecisive and or everyone is craving something different. A lot of picnic tables and communal seating ~ you can put a 'love lock' on the fence too :)
Charming outpost offering French breakfast bites & creative Vietnamese plates for lunch & dinner.
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Elizabeth Street Cafe
1501 S 1st St
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Charming outpost offering French breakfast bites & creative Vietnamese plates for lunch & dinner.
Trailer with outdoor picnic tables serves up BBQ meats, notably a daily smoked-sausage selection. AKA Hipster BBQ. ~ it's a bit further north but its amazing.
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Micklethwait Craft Meats
1309 Rosewood Ave
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Trailer with outdoor picnic tables serves up BBQ meats, notably a daily smoked-sausage selection. AKA Hipster BBQ. ~ it's a bit further north but its amazing.
My go to BBQ spot...plus you don't have to wait 3 hours! Lively spot for pit-smoked meats, classic sides & a full bar in a historic building with a patio.
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Cooper's Old Time Pit Bar-B-Que Austin
217 Congress Ave
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My go to BBQ spot...plus you don't have to wait 3 hours! Lively spot for pit-smoked meats, classic sides & a full bar in a historic building with a patio.

Drinks & Nightlife

Cheap & strong drinks. Local bar with outdoor seating on the trendy east side scene.
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Violet Crown Social Club
1111 E 6th St
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Cheap & strong drinks. Local bar with outdoor seating on the trendy east side scene.
Young & hip crowd. Interesting bathroom art. The drinks are cheap and strong! Outdoor seating
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the side bar
602 E 7th St
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Young & hip crowd. Interesting bathroom art. The drinks are cheap and strong! Outdoor seating
Hip hangout with both a bakery/cafe & a creekside beer garden serving simple snacks & cheeses.
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Easy Tiger
1501 E 7th St
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Hip hangout with both a bakery/cafe & a creekside beer garden serving simple snacks & cheeses.
Part of the Vortex Theater, this inviting bar boasts a homey patio, snacks & occasional live music.
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The Butterfly Bar Austin
2307 Manor Rd
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Part of the Vortex Theater, this inviting bar boasts a homey patio, snacks & occasional live music.
This quirky bar/cafe serving cocktails & snacks is known for its poetry slams & live music. AWESOME Patio...poetry slam night is a must.
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Spider House Ballroom
2906 Fruth St
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This quirky bar/cafe serving cocktails & snacks is known for its poetry slams & live music. AWESOME Patio...poetry slam night is a must.
Underground jazz bar with nightly live music, plus more than 20 draft beers & wines by the glass.
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Elephant Room
315 Congress Ave
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Underground jazz bar with nightly live music, plus more than 20 draft beers & wines by the glass.
Eclectic indie bands & a dance floor in a happening, compact dive with 2 bars & lots of beer.
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Historic Scoot Inn
1308 E 4th St
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Eclectic indie bands & a dance floor in a happening, compact dive with 2 bars & lots of beer.
Cozy watering hole known for its global nibbles, dog-friendly patio & recycled wood & stone decor. Loud music, great food, hipster central.
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Yellow Jacket Social Club
1704 E 5th St
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Cozy watering hole known for its global nibbles, dog-friendly patio & recycled wood & stone decor. Loud music, great food, hipster central.
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The Paramount Theatre
713 Congress Ave
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Entertainment & Activities

Paddle Board rentals on Lady Bird Lake!
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Sup Atx Paddle Board Rentals
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Paddle Board rentals on Lady Bird Lake!
Locally owned cinema showing indie, documentary & foreign films, with reserved seating, bar & cafe.
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Violet Crown Social Club
1111 E 6th St
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Locally owned cinema showing indie, documentary & foreign films, with reserved seating, bar & cafe.
Stylish theater chain for new & classic films features cocktails & creative bites served seat-side.
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Alamo Drafthouse Cinema South Lamar
1120 S Lamar Blvd
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Stylish theater chain for new & classic films features cocktails & creative bites served seat-side.

Arts & Culture

The 1888 granite & marble structure has a significant rotunda & dome plus House & Senate chambers.
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Texas Senate
1200 Congress Ave
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The 1888 granite & marble structure has a significant rotunda & dome plus House & Senate chambers.
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Blanton Museum of Art
200 East Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
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The Contemporary Austin - Jones Center
700 Congress Ave
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