Guidebook for Austin
Parks & Nature
This is my sanctuary! Wonderful swimming holes when the water is flowing. Hiking, rock climbing, mountain biking, dog walking. So close, yet you feel so far away.
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Barton Creek Greenbelt
3755 South Capital of Texas HighwayThis is my sanctuary! Wonderful swimming holes when the water is flowing. Hiking, rock climbing, mountain biking, dog walking. So close, yet you feel so far away.
This is Austin's prize, and one of the reasons I live here. Swimming in this spring fed pool will rejuvenate your entire being. Located in Zilker Park. Please don't bring food in, as it will attract ants. I recommend parking on the Robert E. Lee side. Especially magical at night.
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Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton DrThis is Austin's prize, and one of the reasons I live here. Swimming in this spring fed pool will rejuvenate your entire being. Located in Zilker Park. Please don't bring food in, as it will attract ants. I recommend parking on the Robert E. Lee side. Especially magical at night.
Known to Austin's old timers as Town Lake, it is our jewel. Please go! Walk, jog, kayak or sit on a bench. Just lovely.
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Lady Bird Lake
Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike TrailKnown to Austin's old timers as Town Lake, it is our jewel. Please go! Walk, jog, kayak or sit on a bench. Just lovely.
Food Scene
This wonderful, vegetarian cafe has "Austin" written all over it. Very artsy, relaxed and yummy food. Great beer selection. Very popular for weekend breakfast, so expect a wait then. Great coffee! One of my favorite wi-fi hang outs near the bar.
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Bouldin Creek Cafe
1900 S 1st StThis wonderful, vegetarian cafe has "Austin" written all over it. Very artsy, relaxed and yummy food. Great beer selection. Very popular for weekend breakfast, so expect a wait then. Great coffee! One of my favorite wi-fi hang outs near the bar.
Best coffee on S. Congress. Or a cold beer. Wonderfully open patio to take your dog and people watch. And you must get your picture taken in front of the famous "I love you so much" wall!
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Joe’s Bakery & Coffee Shop
2305 E 7th StBest coffee on S. Congress. Or a cold beer. Wonderfully open patio to take your dog and people watch. And you must get your picture taken in front of the famous "I love you so much" wall!
Been in Austin for ages. Great interior Mexican food. Recommend the mole, and the avocado margaritas!
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Curra's Grill
614 E Oltorf StBeen in Austin for ages. Great interior Mexican food. Recommend the mole, and the avocado margaritas!
Part ice cream shop, part entertainment! The folks behind the ice cream counter dress in silly costumes and have fun while mixing crushed delights into your ice cream, tossing it all into the air! An Austin fave.
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Amys Ice Creams
1301 S Congress AvePart ice cream shop, part entertainment! The folks behind the ice cream counter dress in silly costumes and have fun while mixing crushed delights into your ice cream, tossing it all into the air! An Austin fave.
Essentials
Central Market is about FOOD. This is where I do my grocery shopping because they have the best produce, and really everything else you need to make a great meal. Every section is a feast. Good cafe as well, with live music Thursdays through Sundays evenings.
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Central Market
4477 S Lamar BlvdCentral Market is about FOOD. This is where I do my grocery shopping because they have the best produce, and really everything else you need to make a great meal. Every section is a feast. Good cafe as well, with live music Thursdays through Sundays evenings.
Target
2300 W Ben White BlvdSightseeing
One of Austin's most unique stops. And it is right in the neighborhood-one block over! Vince is the artist and home owner of an amazing 3-tiered creation of, yep, junk! Please take your time to loose yourself and take lots of pictures. Please call ahead (512) 299-7413, as he books by appointment. $10 suggested donation, and please do. This place is priceless.
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Cathedral of Junk
4422 Lareina DrOne of Austin's most unique stops. And it is right in the neighborhood-one block over! Vince is the artist and home owner of an amazing 3-tiered creation of, yep, junk! Please take your time to loose yourself and take lots of pictures. Please call ahead (512) 299-7413, as he books by appointment. $10 suggested donation, and please do. This place is priceless.
Bats!!! Every evening the bats fly out from under the bridge to eat lots of bugs. Super neat to see on the water by kayak! One of the largest bat colonies in Texas.
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Congress Avenue Bridge
Congress AvenueBats!!! Every evening the bats fly out from under the bridge to eat lots of bugs. Super neat to see on the water by kayak! One of the largest bat colonies in Texas.
Do yourself a favor and take a tour of the State Capitol. Every time I go, I learn something new.
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Texas Senate
1200 Congress AveDo yourself a favor and take a tour of the State Capitol. Every time I go, I learn something new.
Drinks & Nightlife
Saxon Pub
1320 S Lamar BlvdOne of Austin's best listening rooms for great music.
Condos have been built all around this little gem, but it still stands to Keep Austin Weird. Free dance lessons every night. Small dance floor, but really fun. Everyone is welcome here and you will see them all.
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Broken Spoke
3201 S Lamar BlvdCondos have been built all around this little gem, but it still stands to Keep Austin Weird. Free dance lessons every night. Small dance floor, but really fun. Everyone is welcome here and you will see them all.
A great spot for a glass or a bottle. Really wonderful selection of wines. We are members, and have enjoyed everything they put out. Located in The Yard.
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The Austin Winery
440 E St Elmo RdA great spot for a glass or a bottle. Really wonderful selection of wines. We are members, and have enjoyed everything they put out. Located in The Yard.
It's great Tex-Mex. It's on South Congress. And some of the best local music most evenings!
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Güero's Taco Bar
1412 S Congress AveIt's great Tex-Mex. It's on South Congress. And some of the best local music most evenings!
Entertainment & Activities
Where you can have a decent dinner AND see a movie! A local and fun theatre.
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Alamo Drafthouse Cinema South Lamar
1120 S Lamar BlvdWhere you can have a decent dinner AND see a movie! A local and fun theatre.
I learned to row here. A wonderful group of folks who rent kayaks, stand up paddle boards (SUP), canoes and skull boats. A great way to see the city! Summer months on the first Friday of a full moon, they sponsor a Latino Serenade on the water. Imagine a live latino band on a motored raft, the sunset, a full moon, the Austin skyline and you on the water in your kayak. Nothin' better.
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Texas Rowing Center
1541 W Cesar Chavez StI learned to row here. A wonderful group of folks who rent kayaks, stand up paddle boards (SUP), canoes and skull boats. A great way to see the city! Summer months on the first Friday of a full moon, they sponsor a Latino Serenade on the water. Imagine a live latino band on a motored raft, the sunset, a full moon, the Austin skyline and you on the water in your kayak. Nothin' better.
Artsy, indie films in small theaters. Downtown by ACL Live Amphitheater.
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Violet Crown Social Club
1111 E 6th StArtsy, indie films in small theaters. Downtown by ACL Live Amphitheater.
Austin's famous comedy club, specializing in great improv. their use of props and the audience's participation is delightful.
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Esther's Follies
525 E 6th StAustin's famous comedy club, specializing in great improv. their use of props and the audience's participation is delightful.
Everything Else
This fits every category! Great food, nightlife, shopping, sight seeing and people watching. This is Austin!
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S Congress Ave
South Congress AvenueThis fits every category! Great food, nightlife, shopping, sight seeing and people watching. This is Austin!