What to do in South Austin
Food and Drinks!
The Yard is only ~ 2 miles from our home and it is great for large groups! This South Austin Warehouse district is home to a diverse mix of local businesses: lots of food trucks, plus The Austin Winery, Blue Norther Hard Seltzer, St. Elmo Brewing Co., Still Austin Distillery, Texas Sake Co. -- something for everyone!
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The Yard
440 E St Elmo RdThe Yard is only ~ 2 miles from our home and it is great for large groups! This South Austin Warehouse district is home to a diverse mix of local businesses: lots of food trucks, plus The Austin Winery, Blue Norther Hard Seltzer, St. Elmo Brewing Co., Still Austin Distillery, Texas Sake Co. -- something for everyone!
JuiceLand is our local answer to all things smoothies, juices, and healthy pre-made wraps and meals! If you are looking for some lighter fair to balance out all that queso, hop over to any JuiceLand location - you can find one just about everywhere you look!
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JuiceLand
1625 Barton Springs RdJuiceLand is our local answer to all things smoothies, juices, and healthy pre-made wraps and meals! If you are looking for some lighter fair to balance out all that queso, hop over to any JuiceLand location - you can find one just about everywhere you look!
Matt's is FAMOUS in Austin for being the "King of Mexican Food," and they have been serving the community for over 70 years. You can't go wrong with their Fajitas and Bob Armstrong Dip (loaded queso)! **CLOSED ON TUESDAYS
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Matt's El Rancho
2613 S Lamar BlvdMatt's is FAMOUS in Austin for being the "King of Mexican Food," and they have been serving the community for over 70 years. You can't go wrong with their Fajitas and Bob Armstrong Dip (loaded queso)! **CLOSED ON TUESDAYS
Asian Smokehouse meets Texas Barbecue?? Yes please! Loro has a super relaxed vibe and some of the best food south of the river! Be sure to try their frozen Gin + Tonic to beat the heat.
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Loro
2115 S Lamar BlvdAsian Smokehouse meets Texas Barbecue?? Yes please! Loro has a super relaxed vibe and some of the best food south of the river! Be sure to try their frozen Gin + Tonic to beat the heat.
Uchi
801 S Lamar BlvdBest sushi in Austin! Be sure to make a reservation.
Fresh seafood and oysters with a mid-century nautical vibe. Great for apps and drinks, or make a reservation for dinner!
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Perla's
1400 S Congress AveFresh seafood and oysters with a mid-century nautical vibe. Great for apps and drinks, or make a reservation for dinner!
French cuisine in a nostalgic atmosphere, perfect for late night dining! Justine's also hosts Lumiere Tintype Photography, who's mission is "to introduce as many folks as possible to the magic of analog photography, and to create timeless, handmade portraits that will last for generations." -- reserve a portrait session on Lumiere's website before heading over to the restaurant!
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Justine's
4710 E 5th StFrench cuisine in a nostalgic atmosphere, perfect for late night dining! Justine's also hosts Lumiere Tintype Photography, who's mission is "to introduce as many folks as possible to the magic of analog photography, and to create timeless, handmade portraits that will last for generations." -- reserve a portrait session on Lumiere's website before heading over to the restaurant!
A Denver-based breakfast spot with classics and innovative brunch options. Be sure to try their "Bacon but Different" - your tastebuds will thank you!
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Snooze an AM Eatery
1700 S Lamar BlvdA Denver-based breakfast spot with classics and innovative brunch options. Be sure to try their "Bacon but Different" - your tastebuds will thank you!
"Laid back sophisticated neighborhood cafe & wine bar inspired by Spanish tapas bars, Parisian cafes, and hipster NYC wine bars. Breakfast, lunch & dinner."
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June's
1722 S Congress Ave"Laid back sophisticated neighborhood cafe & wine bar inspired by Spanish tapas bars, Parisian cafes, and hipster NYC wine bars. Breakfast, lunch & dinner."
Best Soup Dumplings in Austin?? Yes, please! Be sure to make a reservation because you don't want to miss this one.
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Wu Chow
500 W 5th StBest Soup Dumplings in Austin?? Yes, please! Be sure to make a reservation because you don't want to miss this one.
There's a LOT of BBQ in Texas, but these 4th-generation pit-masters know what they're doing! Plus, they carry into the dinner hours everyday (while some others can sell out and close for the day as early as 11am!). Terry Black's is prepared.
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Terry Black's Barbecue
1003 Barton Springs RdThere's a LOT of BBQ in Texas, but these 4th-generation pit-masters know what they're doing! Plus, they carry into the dinner hours everyday (while some others can sell out and close for the day as early as 11am!). Terry Black's is prepared.
Music and Dancing
Sagebrush is a local Dive Bar only half a mile from our home, and it is perfect for two-steppin'! If you are looking for live music and a big open patio for enjoying the warm Texas weather, look no further!
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Sagebrush
5500 South Congress AvenueSagebrush is a local Dive Bar only half a mile from our home, and it is perfect for two-steppin'! If you are looking for live music and a big open patio for enjoying the warm Texas weather, look no further!
Live music, food trucks, great atmosphere? Lustre Pearl has it all! And only 12 minutes from the house :)
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Lustre Pearl South
10400 Menchaca RoadLive music, food trucks, great atmosphere? Lustre Pearl has it all! And only 12 minutes from the house :)
Nature, Hiking, and Swimming!
McKinney Falls State Park is great for hiking and swimming! Make a day trip with your group to enjoy the natural Texas landscape. And the best part is, the park is only about 15 minutes from our home!
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5808 McKinney Falls PkwyMcKinney Falls State Park is great for hiking and swimming! Make a day trip with your group to enjoy the natural Texas landscape. And the best part is, the park is only about 15 minutes from our home!
Did you know the former First Lady was a nature enthusiast? As a dedicated conservationist, Lady Bird Johnson "founded the Wildflower Center as a way to protect and preserve native flora for future generations. You’ll find flowers blooming year-round!"
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4801 La Crosse AveDid you know the former First Lady was a nature enthusiast? As a dedicated conservationist, Lady Bird Johnson "founded the Wildflower Center as a way to protect and preserve native flora for future generations. You’ll find flowers blooming year-round!"
Located about 15 minutes from our home and right next to our famous Barton Springs pool, here's another relaxing an beautiful way to spend the day in nature! There is no shortage of flora to see - the Zilker Botanical Garden covers 31-acres!
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2220 Barton Springs RdLocated about 15 minutes from our home and right next to our famous Barton Springs pool, here's another relaxing an beautiful way to spend the day in nature! There is no shortage of flora to see - the Zilker Botanical Garden covers 31-acres!
An Austin Bucket List location! This 1,000 foot long natural limestone pool is fed by several underground springs. The water is always cool, no matter what hellish temperatures Texas Summers through at us. Great for swimming, fishing, or just enjoying the scenery!
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Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton DrAn Austin Bucket List location! This 1,000 foot long natural limestone pool is fed by several underground springs. The water is always cool, no matter what hellish temperatures Texas Summers through at us. Great for swimming, fishing, or just enjoying the scenery!
A river-like reservoir on the Colorado River in Austin, Lady Bird Lake is the "It-girl" of all those Downtown Austin pics! Walk along the trail or rent some kayaks or paddle boards for the full experience.
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Lady Bird Lake
Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike TrailA river-like reservoir on the Colorado River in Austin, Lady Bird Lake is the "It-girl" of all those Downtown Austin pics! Walk along the trail or rent some kayaks or paddle boards for the full experience.
Mount Bonnell is one of the highest points in Austin at 781 feet! A short climb up about 100 stairs and you will come upon a beautiful view of Lake Austin and the Austin skyline.
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Mount Bonnell
Mount Bonnell is one of the highest points in Austin at 781 feet! A short climb up about 100 stairs and you will come upon a beautiful view of Lake Austin and the Austin skyline.
Neighborhoods
South Congress is famous for eclectic shopping, good eats, and a true taste of Austin charm! After a 10-15 minute drive to the neighborhood, we recommend walking up and down the drag so you don't miss a thing! Some of our favorite restaurants are:
-Home Slice Pizza (check out Stag next door while you wait for your pies!)
-Perla's (fresh fish and oysters)
-Lucy's Fried Chicken
-Vespaio (Italian)
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South Congress
South Congress is famous for eclectic shopping, good eats, and a true taste of Austin charm! After a 10-15 minute drive to the neighborhood, we recommend walking up and down the drag so you don't miss a thing! Some of our favorite restaurants are:
-Home Slice Pizza (check out Stag next door while you wait for your pies!)
-Perla's (fresh fish and oysters)
-Lucy's Fried Chicken
-Vespaio (Italian)
The Rainey district is home to some of the best craft cocktails in Austin! This area is filled with historical homes that have been renovated into hip bars. Perfect for bar crawls and that downtown Austin experience, Rainey is popular among younger crowds and similar but different (in the best ways) from "dirty 6th."
*Best cocktails / homemade syrups and fresh-squeezed juices: try Half Step!
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Rainey Street Historic District
The Rainey district is home to some of the best craft cocktails in Austin! This area is filled with historical homes that have been renovated into hip bars. Perfect for bar crawls and that downtown Austin experience, Rainey is popular among younger crowds and similar but different (in the best ways) from "dirty 6th."
*Best cocktails / homemade syrups and fresh-squeezed juices: try Half Step!
Keep Austin Weird
This is a very "Austin" place to visit and only a 2 mile drive! Made from over 60 tons of abandoned trash, the Cathedral of Junk "has now come to symbolize Austin’s knack for rehabilitating ugly and unwanted objects (and people) and making them beautiful again."
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Cathedral of Junk
4422 Lareina DrThis is a very "Austin" place to visit and only a 2 mile drive! Made from over 60 tons of abandoned trash, the Cathedral of Junk "has now come to symbolize Austin’s knack for rehabilitating ugly and unwanted objects (and people) and making them beautiful again."
This place is weird in all the best ways! An Austin staple for over 30 years, Uncommon Objects is filled with... you guessed it! Uncommon Objects! A great place to find a unique gift, the perfect decor piece for that bare wall in your house, or just spend a few hours checking out all the interesting whosits and whatsits!
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Uncommon Objects
1602 Fort View RdThis place is weird in all the best ways! An Austin staple for over 30 years, Uncommon Objects is filled with... you guessed it! Uncommon Objects! A great place to find a unique gift, the perfect decor piece for that bare wall in your house, or just spend a few hours checking out all the interesting whosits and whatsits!
Shopping
If you are willing to drive to North Austin, Domain and Domain NORTHSIDE are the premier malls in Austin. This outdoor mall is a great place to spend the whole day! You'll find all the best shops, including high-end brands like Gucci, Tiffany & Co., Diptyque, and Lucchese (get yourself some luxury boots for dancing!)
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The Domain
11410 Century Oaks TerraceIf you are willing to drive to North Austin, Domain and Domain NORTHSIDE are the premier malls in Austin. This outdoor mall is a great place to spend the whole day! You'll find all the best shops, including high-end brands like Gucci, Tiffany & Co., Diptyque, and Lucchese (get yourself some luxury boots for dancing!)
Texas History
The massive three-story Sunset Red Texas Granite structure is the largest capitol building in the United States - that's an impressive amount of granite! Plus the tours are FREE, so add this to your agenda!
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Texas Senate
1200 Congress AveThe massive three-story Sunset Red Texas Granite structure is the largest capitol building in the United States - that's an impressive amount of granite! Plus the tours are FREE, so add this to your agenda!
Want to dive into Texas History a little deeper? The Bob Bullock Museum is only 3 blocks from the Capital building. Great for adults but also family friendly!
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Bullock Texas State History Museum
1800 Congress AveWant to dive into Texas History a little deeper? The Bob Bullock Museum is only 3 blocks from the Capital building. Great for adults but also family friendly!