Guidebook for Austin
Drinks & Nightlife
I LOVE Whip In! This place is truly a locals bar. No hipsters in sight! 100s of beers on tap, wine bar with super knowledgable bartenders and a mini-grocery store. Also an indian/fusion menu that is very vegetarian friendly. Outdoor and indoor seating and good parking in back. Dog friendly outside.
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Whip in
1950 S I-35 Frontage RdI LOVE Whip In! This place is truly a locals bar. No hipsters in sight! 100s of beers on tap, wine bar with super knowledgable bartenders and a mini-grocery store. Also an indian/fusion menu that is very vegetarian friendly. Outdoor and indoor seating and good parking in back. Dog friendly outside.
chill vibe, locals bar, pool table, indoor and outdoor seating and food. nuthin fancy
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The Little Darlin'
6507 Circle S Rdchill vibe, locals bar, pool table, indoor and outdoor seating and food. nuthin fancy
This place is a MUST if you want to see some cool cowboys and hot ladies swing dancing and country dancing to some live music. In the summer they also have a flea market.
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The White Horse
500 Comal StThis place is a MUST if you want to see some cool cowboys and hot ladies swing dancing and country dancing to some live music. In the summer they also have a flea market.
Check their website, fairly large and amazing acts come through here. New venue with lots of parking making it extra tolerable
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Emo's Austin
2015 E Riverside DrCheck their website, fairly large and amazing acts come through here. New venue with lots of parking making it extra tolerable
Famous for their BBQ and music acts, check their calendar for events. Always a guaranteed great band playing there in large outdoor venue downtown ATX
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Stubb's Bar-B-Q
801 Red River StFamous for their BBQ and music acts, check their calendar for events. Always a guaranteed great band playing there in large outdoor venue downtown ATX
Hipster/rock n roll bar in the east side. They serve pretty good food and a brunch on sundays.
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Yellow Jacket Social Club
1704 E 5th StHipster/rock n roll bar in the east side. They serve pretty good food and a brunch on sundays.
They call it "Dirty Sixth" for a reason. Go downtown and walk around this area to see college-aged debauchery all night long. Tons of dirty dive bars and scantily clad girls falling all over themselves and probably you as well. Cops on horses, people trying to sell you flowers and probably someone puking in the street.
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West 6th Street
West 6th StreetThey call it "Dirty Sixth" for a reason. Go downtown and walk around this area to see college-aged debauchery all night long. Tons of dirty dive bars and scantily clad girls falling all over themselves and probably you as well. Cops on horses, people trying to sell you flowers and probably someone puking in the street.
Entertainment & Activities
Cinemark Southpark Meadows
Movie theater right down the road!
STRIP CLUB!
Just sayin. If you are in town and want to get crazy, this is the only strip club you want to go to. Ask any local.
Yellow Rose Austin
6528 N Lamar BlvdSTRIP CLUB!
Just sayin. If you are in town and want to get crazy, this is the only strip club you want to go to. Ask any local.
This is the original dine-in and drink movie theater (there is a downtown location also). Check their calendar for all the unique events and screenings they host.
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Alamo Drafthouse Cinema South Lamar
1120 S Lamar BlvdThis is the original dine-in and drink movie theater (there is a downtown location also). Check their calendar for all the unique events and screenings they host.
Food Scene
Super cheap, fast and friendly little Thai restaurant not too far away and authentic!
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Tuk Tuk Thai Cafe
5517 Menchaca RdSuper cheap, fast and friendly little Thai restaurant not too far away and authentic!
Hip East Side restaurant with great small dishes and good cocktails.
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Launderette
2115 Holly StHip East Side restaurant with great small dishes and good cocktails.
People will differ but I LOVE Sushi Zushi! They have a HUGE menu of all kinds of fancy (and basic) rolls but, what I love most is their happy hour (3-7pm) SUPER cheap rolls and sake!
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Sushi Zushi
3221 Feathergrass CtPeople will differ but I LOVE Sushi Zushi! They have a HUGE menu of all kinds of fancy (and basic) rolls but, what I love most is their happy hour (3-7pm) SUPER cheap rolls and sake!
If you are in the university area, I like getting sushi and sake here.
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Sushi Niichi
705 W 24th StIf you are in the university area, I like getting sushi and sake here.
Great restaurant for vegans and vegetarians that still has that old austin art-scene house party vibe. They have a bar too.
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Bouldin Creek Cafe
1900 S 1st StGreat restaurant for vegans and vegetarians that still has that old austin art-scene house party vibe. They have a bar too.
Great funky coffee shop/restaurant and bar that has a fantastic outdoor patio with lots of color and found objects. They also have a stage for live music.
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Spider House Ballroom
2906 Fruth StGreat funky coffee shop/restaurant and bar that has a fantastic outdoor patio with lots of color and found objects. They also have a stage for live music.
I have not eaten here but, EVERY morning there is a line of people camped out to get this BBQ! it's famous on the East Side.
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Franklin Barbecue
900 E 11th StI have not eaten here but, EVERY morning there is a line of people camped out to get this BBQ! it's famous on the East Side.
Shopping
A vintage market with over 30 vendors who curate their own little booths inside this large store.
i luv vintage
2915 Guadalupe StreetA vintage market with over 30 vendors who curate their own little booths inside this large store.
Parks & Nature
A MUST in the summer time. A freezing cold natural spring that is enclosed on one side with a grassy knoll to lay on for $3 entry ( I suggest you pay the $3) or you can go to the "free side" where you are guaranteed to slip on your butt from all the algae on the rocks and all the dogs are swimming around. If you bring your dog you can only use this side.
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Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton DrA MUST in the summer time. A freezing cold natural spring that is enclosed on one side with a grassy knoll to lay on for $3 entry ( I suggest you pay the $3) or you can go to the "free side" where you are guaranteed to slip on your butt from all the algae on the rocks and all the dogs are swimming around. If you bring your dog you can only use this side.
There are many ways to enter Town Lake and just as many activities. You can lay in the park and take a nap or jog 5 miles around the lake trails. Dont' feel like running or walking, You can even bike around the trails. Additionally many people rent kayaks and paddle boards.
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Lady Bird Lake
Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike TrailThere are many ways to enter Town Lake and just as many activities. You can lay in the park and take a nap or jog 5 miles around the lake trails. Dont' feel like running or walking, You can even bike around the trails. Additionally many people rent kayaks and paddle boards.
Everything Else
A MUST for anyone first visiting ATX. Park your car and walk to shopping, food, drinks and artwork or weird books. This street has it all!!!
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South Congress Avenue
South Congress AvenueA MUST for anyone first visiting ATX. Park your car and walk to shopping, food, drinks and artwork or weird books. This street has it all!!!