Guidebook for Austin
Sightseeing
I-Blanton Museum of Art
200 East Martin Luther King Junior BoulevardArt museum on the UT campus.
Texas Senate
1200 Congress AveLargest state capitol building in the country.
Lady Bird Lake Trail
Lady Bird Lake TrailGreat for jogging/walking.
Parks & Nature
Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton DrAustin's spring-fed swimming hole.
The main greenbelt trail is about 7 miles long, and there are several access points. My favorites are Twin Falls, Gus Fruh, and Scupture Falls.
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Barton Creek Greenbelt
3755 South Capital of Texas HighwayThe main greenbelt trail is about 7 miles long, and there are several access points. My favorites are Twin Falls, Gus Fruh, and Scupture Falls.
Food Scene
Elizabeth Street Cafe
1501 S 1st StDelicious French-Vietnamese fare.
Bouldin Creek Cafe
1900 S 1st StGreat organic, vegetarian, and vegan dishes.
Uchiko
4200 N Lamar BlvdUpscale sushi and Japanese dishes.
Ramen Tatsu-Ya
1234 S Lamar BlvdWorld famous ramen.
Olamaie
1610 San Antonio StOne of the best restaurants in town.
Justine's
4710 E 5th StFrench brasserie with an Austin spin, good cocktails and wine.
Bufalina Pizza
2215 E Cesar Chavez StBest pizza in Austin.
Thai-Kun
1816 E 6th StThe O.G. Thai truck from the Austin rulers at East Side King.
Tamale House East
1707 E 6th StGood, cheap.
My favorite tacos in town. Don't miss the migas.
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Veracruz All Natural Food Truck
2505 Webberville RoadMy favorite tacos in town. Don't miss the migas.
Flitch Coffee
641 Tillery StAirstream-turned-coffee shop, great outdoor seating.
Voodoo Doughnut - 6th Street
212 E 6th StA bit of Portland in Austin.
Frank
407 Colorado StHot dogs and cold beer, a central Texas tradition.
Caffe Medici
1101 W Lynn StThe original specialty coffee in Austin.
Quite possibly the best coffee in Austin! Downtown location.
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Houndstooth Coffee
4200 N Lamar BlvdQuite possibly the best coffee in Austin! Downtown location.
Houndstooth Coffee
4200 N Lamar BlvdQuite possibly the best coffee in Austin!
Micklethwait Craft Meats
1309 Rosewood AveWhere the locals go for Texas barbecue.
Figure 8 Coffee Purveyors
1111 Chicon StAmazing coffee a short walk up the street.
East Austin's newest coffee shop, a great place to walk to on a nice day.
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Fleet Coffee Co
2427 Webberville RdEast Austin's newest coffee shop, a great place to walk to on a nice day.
East Side Pies
1401 Rosewood AvePizza by the slice.
Paperboy
1203 E 11th StGood breakfast/brunch food trailer.
Hillside Farmacy
1209 E 11th StSolid farm-to-table restaurant.
Blue Dahlia Bistro
1115 E 11th StGreat French bistro.
Franklin Barbecue
900 E 11th StAustin's most popular barbecue, get in line early!
Counter Cafe
1914 E 6th StGood diner-style breakfast/lunch joint.
Stubb's Bar-B-Q
801 Red River StBBQ near music venues.
Via 313 Pizza
10106 W 6th StDetroit-style pizza in Austin.
Dai Due
2406 Manor RdMy favorite restaurant in Austin.
Launderette
2115 Holly StGood brunch with an LA vibe.
Beautiful outdoor space with good food and drinks, best if you have a car to drive to it.
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Contigo
2027 Anchor LnBeautiful outdoor space with good food and drinks, best if you have a car to drive to it.
Juan in a Million
2300 E Cesar Chavez StGiant Tex Mex.
English-style pub with good fish & chips and a great beer selection. $3.50-$4 pints on Tuesday.
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The Dog & Duck Pub
2400 Webberville RoadEnglish-style pub with good fish & chips and a great beer selection. $3.50-$4 pints on Tuesday.
Shopping
BookPeople
603 N Lamar BlvdAustin's own book store.
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
525 N Lamar BlvdThe world headquarters.
H-E-B
5808 Burnet RdTexas grocery store chain.
Arts & Culture
Stay Gold
1910 E Cesar Chavez StA new East side music venue.
Cheer Up Charlies
900 Red River StA gorgeous space ft. Austin music.
Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas
320 E 6th StMovie theater with full service drinks and dining.
Drinks & Nightlife
Mohawk Austin
912 Red River StMusic venue
Violet Crown Social Club
1111 E 6th StGood place to drink a local beer.
Yellow Jacket Social Club
1704 E 5th StGreat outdoor patio.
Zilker Brewing Company
1701 E 6th StLocal brewery taproom, good beer.
MOLOKO bar
1812 East 12th StreetGreat cocktails.