Guidebook for Austin
Food Scene
Lovely setting to drink coffee overlooking Lake Austin. Sometimes music is on the deck in the evenings. December has light show.
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Mozart's Coffee Roasters
3825 Lake Austin BlvdLovely setting to drink coffee overlooking Lake Austin. Sometimes music is on the deck in the evenings. December has light show.
Love the Macadamia crusted fish! Lunch is less busy. Very popular restaurant on Lake Austin.
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Hula Hut
3825 Lake Austin BlvdLove the Macadamia crusted fish! Lunch is less busy. Very popular restaurant on Lake Austin.
Good choices of draft beer, same location and view as Hula Hut but easier to get into.
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Abel's on the Lake
3825 Lake Austin BlvdGood choices of draft beer, same location and view as Hula Hut but easier to get into.
Magnolia Cafe
1920 S Congress AveOpen 24/7
Hopdoddy Burger Bar
1400 S Congress AveVery good burgers
Clark's Oyster Bar
1200 W 6th StSeafood spot
Z Tejas | 6th Street
1110 West 6th StreetUnique fare with a Texas spin
Shoal Creek Saloon
909 N Lamar BlvdCajun food on Shoal Creek. Old Austin
Austin Land & Cattle Company
1205 N Lamar BlvdOld Austin spot for a good steak
Josephine House
1601 Waterston AveExcellent food. Austin crowd.
The Beer Plant
3110 Windsor RdDrink beer. Eat plants. Be happy.
Parks & Nature
See this Austin treasure before it's gone. Historical course that they are talking about doing away with.
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Lions Municipal Public Golf Course
2901 Enfield RdSee this Austin treasure before it's gone. Historical course that they are talking about doing away with.
Walsh Boat Landing
1600 Scenic DrBoat ramp and dock for Lake Austin
Deep Eddy Municipal Pool
401 Deep Eddy AveSpring fed pool
Red Bud Isle Trail
Red Bud Isle TrailTotally dog friendly park on Town Lake (Lady Bird)
Zilker Metropolitan Park
2207 Barton Springs RdBarton Springs spring fed natural pool
Everything Else
Randalls
1500 W 35th StEasy walk to this grocery store. 1 mile away.
This is a must do when in Austin. Easy bike ride or 5 minute drive. I've run into stars that call Austin home here, you might do the same.
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Whole Foods Market
525 N Lamar BlvdThis is a must do when in Austin. Easy bike ride or 5 minute drive. I've run into stars that call Austin home here, you might do the same.
You can get on the start of this 1 mile from our house at Enfield and MOPAC(Loop1) or walk thru the neighborhoods to get to the trail head just west of Mopac which is a little quicker.
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Ann And Roy Butler Hike And Bike Trail
You can get on the start of this 1 mile from our house at Enfield and MOPAC(Loop1) or walk thru the neighborhoods to get to the trail head just west of Mopac which is a little quicker.
There are many places on Lady Bird lake to rent kayaks and paddle boards. This is the closest. Check Groupon and Social living for coupons for this and other Lady Bird Lake locations. Very popular!
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Texas Rowing Center
1541 W Cesar Chavez StThere are many places on Lady Bird lake to rent kayaks and paddle boards. This is the closest. Check Groupon and Social living for coupons for this and other Lady Bird Lake locations. Very popular!
2.5 miles away. A pleasant walk through history. Very close to UT and good to do in the same trip.
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Texas Senate
1200 Congress Ave2.5 miles away. A pleasant walk through history. Very close to UT and good to do in the same trip.
UT Football! Great thing to do even if you don't have tickets. Tailgating is all around and great people watching. Great fun to bike to. Take the bus with your bike on front, great deal for $1.
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I-Stadium ye-Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial
2139 San Jacinto BlvdUT Football! Great thing to do even if you don't have tickets. Tailgating is all around and great people watching. Great fun to bike to. Take the bus with your bike on front, great deal for $1.
Drinks & Nightlife
West 6th Street
West 6th StreetHip bar area, usually less touristy crowd.
This is the 6th street strip from Congress to IH35. Very fun during SXSW and Old Pecan Festival. Very young crowd other times.
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East 6th Street
East 6th StreetThis is the 6th street strip from Congress to IH35. Very fun during SXSW and Old Pecan Festival. Very young crowd other times.
Little Woodrow's
520 W 6th StDT hang out with a nice outdoor spot. Cheap Lonestar beer.
Deep Eddy Cabaret
2315 Lake Austin BoulevardOldtime Austin
COVER 3 Downtown ATX
1717 W 6th StSports bar with decent food
Donn's Depot
1600 W 5th StLive music 7 nights a week. Iconic Austin night spot
Saxon Pub
1320 S Lamar BlvdBest spot for live Austin original music
Another iconic Austin night spot. Live music all the time.
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The Continental Gallery
1313 S Congress AveAnother iconic Austin night spot. Live music all the time.
Broken Spoke
3201 S Lamar BlvdDancing every night. I started going here in 1974.
Sightseeing
Mount Bonnell
Easy hike. Outstanding views of Lake Austin.
Arts & Culture
Bullock Texas State History Museum
1800 Congress Ave