Guidebook for Austin
Everything Else
Delicious pastries and coffee. This is a sweet, cozy shop where you can relax and enjoy some special treats.
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La Pâtisserie
602 W Annie StDelicious pastries and coffee. This is a sweet, cozy shop where you can relax and enjoy some special treats.
Enjoy the cool waters of Austin's spring-fed gem! The night swims are fun as well.
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Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton DrEnjoy the cool waters of Austin's spring-fed gem! The night swims are fun as well.
Lady Bird Lake
Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike TrailGreat place to walk, run, or bike while in town.
Rowing Dock
2418 Stratford DrRent a canoe, kayak, or paddle board and expore Ladybird Lake.
A wonderful spring fed pool. A great place to swim laps or to hang out with small children. (not quite as cold as Barton Springs)
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Deep Eddy Municipal Pool
401 Deep Eddy AveA wonderful spring fed pool. A great place to swim laps or to hang out with small children. (not quite as cold as Barton Springs)
Antone's
305 E 5th StThis is Austin's home of the blues. Check listings.
One of my favorite access points to the Barton Creek greenbelt. Great hiking in the fall, winter, and spring, and even some summers (if there's been enough rain).
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Barton Creek Greenbelt
3755 South Capital of Texas HighwayOne of my favorite access points to the Barton Creek greenbelt. Great hiking in the fall, winter, and spring, and even some summers (if there's been enough rain).
Nightlife
El Mesón Tequileria
2038 S Lamar BlvdInterior Mexican fare. Delicious Sunday buffet.
Elephant Room
315 Congress AveAustin's best Jazz venue
This is where I go when I'm in the mood for beer and catfish.
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Shoal Creek Saloon
909 N Lamar BlvdThis is where I go when I'm in the mood for beer and catfish.
Saxon Pub
1320 S Lamar BlvdCheck out Bob Schneider most Mondays at the Saxon Pub
The Continental Gallery
1313 S Congress AveThis is an Austin original for live music.
Hotel San Jose Lounge
1316 S Congress AveHave drinks in the courtyard
Parks & Nature
Gardens, ponds, quiet trails, and lots of gorgeous peacocks!
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Mayfield Park and Nature Preserve
3505 W 35th StGardens, ponds, quiet trails, and lots of gorgeous peacocks!
Hamilton Pool Preserve
24300 Hamilton Pool RdBeautiful spring-fed swimming hole.
Stevie Ray Vaughan Statue
210 Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike TrailReimers Ranch Swimming Hole
Mount Bonnell
Shopping
Uncommon Objects
1602 Fort View RdGetting Around
Trek Bicycle Lamar
517 S Lamar BlvdEssentials
Trader Joe's
211 Walter Seaholm DrWhole Foods Market
525 N Lamar BlvdLocal co-op. Great food in the deli, bakery, salad bar and hot bar.
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Wheatsville Food Co-Op
3101 Guadalupe StLocal co-op. Great food in the deli, bakery, salad bar and hot bar.
Arts & Culture
I-Blanton Museum of Art
200 East Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard