Lauren's Guidebook
Fitness
Black Swan Yoga
403 Orchard StBest hot yoga
Urban Lagree
1212 Chicon StreetVery close Lagree class
Rō Fitness Downtown
74 Trinity StHEAT Bootcamp & Personal Training
2210 S 1st StBars
Dip your feet in a pool while drinking tiki drinks
1970s style tiki bar around the corner from the house. Dip your feet in their pool while you enjoy a great cocktail.
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Kitty Cohen's
2211 Webberville Rd1970s style tiki bar around the corner from the house. Dip your feet in their pool while you enjoy a great cocktail.
austin hotspot with small bites (japanese influnce) and frozen cocktails. super fun outdoor space.
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Loro
2115 S Lamar Blvdaustin hotspot with small bites (japanese influnce) and frozen cocktails. super fun outdoor space.
Cute upstairs/rooftop bar that allows dogs. You will need a reservation. Is near the capital.
Higher Ground
Cute upstairs/rooftop bar that allows dogs. You will need a reservation. Is near the capital.
A WALK in stand up bar with amazing drinks and funky lights! They have a sister speakeasy called here nor there for which you’ll need a reservation.
In Plain Sight
A WALK in stand up bar with amazing drinks and funky lights! They have a sister speakeasy called here nor there for which you’ll need a reservation.
Chill wine bar on east 6th (the east side of the highway) no reservations needed, usually not very busy.
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LoLo
1504 E 6th StChill wine bar on east 6th (the east side of the highway) no reservations needed, usually not very busy.
The only bar I’ll go to on the popular Rainey street. Older crowd and good music, drinks and patio
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Half Step
75 1/2 Rainey StThe only bar I’ll go to on the popular Rainey street. Older crowd and good music, drinks and patio
Bouldin Acres
2027 S Lamar BlvdSports bar with pickle ball courts!
There is a bar on the pool level. Honestly this is one of the only bars I’ll go to on the famous sixth street. It’s on west sixth so a bit more calm with some nice views.
Thompson Austin, by Hyatt
There is a bar on the pool level. Honestly this is one of the only bars I’ll go to on the famous sixth street. It’s on west sixth so a bit more calm with some nice views.
Food Trucks
Saigon Le Vendeur
2601 E 7th StBest bahn mi and iced Jasmine green tea
The Doughminican
2505 Webberville RoadBest empanadas ever made
Milky Way Shakes
2324 East Cesar Chavez StreetVegan milkshake truck to die for 💕
One of my favorite taco trucks in Austin. A bit more authentic than most.
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Granny's Tacos
1401 E 7th StOne of my favorite taco trucks in Austin. A bit more authentic than most.
enjoy a burger in a hawaiian themed tiki hut next to the deep eddy municipal pool
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Pool Burger
2315 Lake Austin Blvdenjoy a burger in a hawaiian themed tiki hut next to the deep eddy municipal pool
Funky smoothie chain. The location near deep eddy pool has a larger outdoor seating area.
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JuiceLand
1625 Barton Springs RdFunky smoothie chain. The location near deep eddy pool has a larger outdoor seating area.
Not exactly a food truck but if you love pizza this is the spot.
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Home Slice Pizza
1415 S Congress AveNot exactly a food truck but if you love pizza this is the spot.
Sit Down Meal
My favorite restaurant in Austin. Funky Japanese/texas bbq fusion in a fun indoor/outdoor space
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Kemuri Tatsu-Ya
2713 E 2nd StMy favorite restaurant in Austin. Funky Japanese/texas bbq fusion in a fun indoor/outdoor space
Famous Austin bbq. Walk in you don’t need a reservation.
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Terry Black's Barbecue
1003 Barton Springs RdFamous Austin bbq. Walk in you don’t need a reservation.
Mexican restaurant with breathtaking views of lake Travis. Can get quite packed as it’s a major tourist destination so plan ahead.
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The Oasis On Lake Travis
6550 Comanche TrailMexican restaurant with breathtaking views of lake Travis. Can get quite packed as it’s a major tourist destination so plan ahead.
Justine's
4710 E 5th StFrench restaurant with a beautiful patio
This is a no frills restaurant with decent food but great ambiance. If you want a giant margarita and a basket of chips, this Polynesian Tex mex restaurant is located right on the water. It is my go to if I’m not looking for something fancy.
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Hula Hut
3825 Lake Austin BlvdThis is a no frills restaurant with decent food but great ambiance. If you want a giant margarita and a basket of chips, this Polynesian Tex mex restaurant is located right on the water. It is my go to if I’m not looking for something fancy.
an austin brunch staple. the entire menu is vegetarian and incredible.
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Bouldin Creek Cafe
1900 S 1st Stan austin brunch staple. the entire menu is vegetarian and incredible.
LENOIR
1807 S 1st StGreat spot for patio dining and wine 🍷. Romantic.
Honey Moon Spirit Lounge
French inspired food served in a cute bungalow north of downtown.
Famous oyster bar located in the south congress neighborhood. Enjoy oysters on the patio under an incredible oak tree. You will need reservations.
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Perla's
1400 S Congress AveFamous oyster bar located in the south congress neighborhood. Enjoy oysters on the patio under an incredible oak tree. You will need reservations.
The grove is a chain however this location has stunning hill country views and the food is delicious. It’s one of my faves.
The Grove Wine Bar & Kitchen - Lakeway
The grove is a chain however this location has stunning hill country views and the food is delicious. It’s one of my faves.
Salt Lick BBQ
18300 Farm to Market Rd 1826A drive, but a must if you have the car and some time.
Mexican restaurant on the 5th floor of the proper hotel downtown. Good seafood. Will likely need to find street parking or garage parking so arrive early.
La Piscina
Mexican restaurant on the 5th floor of the proper hotel downtown. Good seafood. Will likely need to find street parking or garage parking so arrive early.
Uchi
801 S Lamar BlvdSushi!! 🤤 Famous spot on south Lamar. Will need a reservation!
Coffee
Desnudo Coffee
The #1 coffee in Austin and just around the corner from the house!
Coffee shop with multiple story decks overlooking lake Austin. Located on the west side of the city.
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Mozart's Coffee Roasters
3825 Lake Austin BlvdCoffee shop with multiple story decks overlooking lake Austin. Located on the west side of the city.
A very funky coffee shop. My favorite drink is the fruity pebbles matcha!
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Revival Coffee
1405 E 7th StA very funky coffee shop. My favorite drink is the fruity pebbles matcha!
Swimming Holes
The go to place for swimming in Austin. PS there is no food or alcohol allowed. If you want a similar experience but with alcohol/food go downstream to Barton creek (near zilker park boat rentals).
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Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton DrThe go to place for swimming in Austin. PS there is no food or alcohol allowed. If you want a similar experience but with alcohol/food go downstream to Barton creek (near zilker park boat rentals).
This is an amazing place to hike/swim. The green belt has a tendency to dry up during droughts so check the water levels before heading out! You can also check on Insta to see recent posts to gauge the water levels.
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Sculpture Falls
Barton Creek Greenbelt TrailThis is an amazing place to hike/swim. The green belt has a tendency to dry up during droughts so check the water levels before heading out! You can also check on Insta to see recent posts to gauge the water levels.
Great place to rent a SUP on Barton creek/ ladybird lake
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Zilker Park Boat Rentals
2101 Andrew Zilker RdGreat place to rent a SUP on Barton creek/ ladybird lake
The W Austin Hotel has a pool (wet deck) on the 4th floor that you can get a day pass for.
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W Austin
200 Lavaca StThe W Austin Hotel has a pool (wet deck) on the 4th floor that you can get a day pass for.
Austin Motel
1220 S Congress AveSwimming pool with day passes
Fairmont Austin
101 Red River StSwimming pool with day passes
Wax Myrtle's
Pool with day passes
The Flats
Sightseeing
An Austin staple. Stop by and check out the cowboy boots/hats and then explore the south Congress area.
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Izicathulo ze-Allens
1522 S Congress AveAn Austin staple. Stop by and check out the cowboy boots/hats and then explore the south Congress area.
The White Horse
500 Comal StAttend two stepping lessons @ 7 pm on weekends
Bar with two step lessons on the weekends check out the website for times.
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Broken Spoke
3201 S Lamar BlvdBar with two step lessons on the weekends check out the website for times.
During the summer months there is a huge bat colony that flutters out from the Congress bridge at sundown.
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Congress AvenueDuring the summer months there is a huge bat colony that flutters out from the Congress bridge at sundown.
ACL Live
310 W Willie Nelson BlvdSee a show at ACL live
COTA Karting
9201 Circuit of the Americas BlvdGo kart next to the F1 track.