Guidebook for Austin
Food Scene
Excellent burgers, great beer selection, fun atmosphere, and Putt-Putt.
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Twisted Root Burger
7211 Burnet RdExcellent burgers, great beer selection, fun atmosphere, and Putt-Putt.
Santorini Cafe
11800 N Lamar BlvdBest family-owned Mediterranean food in Austin.
Some of the best breakfast tacos in town, now open 24 hrs a day!
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Tyson's Tacos
4905 Airport BlvdSome of the best breakfast tacos in town, now open 24 hrs a day!
Piranha Killer Sushi
207 San Jacinto BlvdDelicious sushi.
Frank
407 Colorado StArtisanal hot dogs, if you can imagine.
Teji's
2100 Guadalupe StIndian food open 24 hrs on Fridays and Saturdays
Polvo's Mexican Restaurant
2004 South 1st StreetTex-Mex!
Awesome pizza surrounded by the art of Frank Frazetta.
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Conans Pizza North
2438 W Anderson LnAwesome pizza surrounded by the art of Frank Frazetta.
Bamboo Bistro North
11101 Burnet RdAmazing and affordable pan-Asian cuisine.
Searsucker
415 Colorado StReale's Pizza & Cafe
13450 Research BlvdItalian
Pinthouse Pizza
4729 Burnet RdExcellent pizza and local beers on draft.
Cenote
1010 E Cesar Chavez StExcellent brunch food
Bouldin Creek Cafe
1900 S 1st StDelicious vegetarian fare.
This restaurant/bar is right on Dirty 6th. They specialize in Heavy Metal, Bloody Marys, and incredible burgers.
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Casino El Camino
517 E 6th StThis restaurant/bar is right on Dirty 6th. They specialize in Heavy Metal, Bloody Marys, and incredible burgers.
Toastie's Sub Shop
215 S Lamar BlvdMouth-watering subs, tacos, and beer.
Via 313 Pizza
10106 W 6th StDeep, Detroit style pizza.
Delicious ramen. Check out their Sweet and Sour Yodas!
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Ramen Tatsu-Ya
1234 S Lamar BlvdDelicious ramen. Check out their Sweet and Sour Yodas!
Fonda San Miguel Restaurant
2330 W N Loop BlvdClassic Austin Tex-Mex spot.
My favorite, vegan, pan-Asian restaurant and an Austin classic! Enjoy the Kimchi Bun and the Protein 2000.
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Veggie Heaven
1611 W 5th StMy favorite, vegan, pan-Asian restaurant and an Austin classic! Enjoy the Kimchi Bun and the Protein 2000.
Shopping
Austin's most comprehensive comic book store has tons of new and old books and toys. Be sure to check out their Sidekick Store nearby with tons of discounted books and toys.
Austin Books & Comics
5002 N Lamar BlvdAustin's most comprehensive comic book store has tons of new and old books and toys. Be sure to check out their Sidekick Store nearby with tons of discounted books and toys.
Outdoor shopping mall featuring stores such as H&M, Zara, Ralph Lauren, Apple, Burberry, Forever 21, GameStop, Nieman Marcus, MAC, and more. Restaurants include California Pizza Kitchen, Steeping Room, Starbucks, CRU, Kona Grill, and Gloria's. Don't miss Punch Bowl Social with bowling, karaoke, indoor sports, and drinks!
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The Domain
11410 Century Oaks TerraceOutdoor shopping mall featuring stores such as H&M, Zara, Ralph Lauren, Apple, Burberry, Forever 21, GameStop, Nieman Marcus, MAC, and more. Restaurants include California Pizza Kitchen, Steeping Room, Starbucks, CRU, Kona Grill, and Gloria's. Don't miss Punch Bowl Social with bowling, karaoke, indoor sports, and drinks!
The second-largest costume shop in the nation! They have costumes, props, masks, vintage clothing, and makeup.
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Lucy in Disguise with Diamonds
1506 S Congress AveThe second-largest costume shop in the nation! They have costumes, props, masks, vintage clothing, and makeup.
Visit Gaz, the iguana, and shop some of the best selections of pipes, incense, imported cigarettes, erotica, and assorted books, clothing, and gifts.
Planet K Texas - North
9407 N Interstate Hwy 35Visit Gaz, the iguana, and shop some of the best selections of pipes, incense, imported cigarettes, erotica, and assorted books, clothing, and gifts.
The Austin Antique Mall
8822 McCann DrAustin's best antiquing.
Visit this local, exotic pet store to see live snakes, lizards, rabbits, ferrets, and a range of other animals from adorable to venomous - or both.
Zookeeper Exotics
9012 Research BlvdVisit this local, exotic pet store to see live snakes, lizards, rabbits, ferrets, and a range of other animals from adorable to venomous - or both.
Austin's best local bookstore has a generous selection of genres and magazines. Buy your book and enjoy it in their own coffee shop.
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BookPeople
603 N Lamar BlvdAustin's best local bookstore has a generous selection of genres and magazines. Buy your book and enjoy it in their own coffee shop.
One of Austin's longest-running comic book stores has a super selection of books, toys, boardgames, and other nerdcore paraphernalia.
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Dragon's Lair Comics and Fantasy
2438 W Anderson LnOne of Austin's longest-running comic book stores has a super selection of books, toys, boardgames, and other nerdcore paraphernalia.
Essentials
H-E-B Pharmacy
603 Louis Henna BlvdSouth Texas' premier grocery store.
Whole Foods Market
525 N Lamar BlvdDrinks & Nightlife
Draught House Pub & Brewery
4112 Medical PkwyExtensive beer selection
Delicious, artisanal cocktails to start your night or if you just want an early evening. They close at 11pm.
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drink.well.
207 E 53rd StDelicious, artisanal cocktails to start your night or if you just want an early evening. They close at 11pm.
Great cocktails, dancing, games, and private karaoke!
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The Highball
1120 S Lamar BlvdGreat cocktails, dancing, games, and private karaoke!
Austin's most legit country music bar. Look out for surprise performances by local legends like Willie Nelson. nbd.
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Broken Spoke
3201 S Lamar BlvdAustin's most legit country music bar. Look out for surprise performances by local legends like Willie Nelson. nbd.
$13 for 6 delicious, locally crafted beers. And you get to keep the glass!
Recommendation: Philosophizer.
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Adelbert's Brewery
2314 Rutland Dr$13 for 6 delicious, locally crafted beers. And you get to keep the glass!
Recommendation: Philosophizer.
Live Oak Brewing Company
1615 Crozier LnRecommendation: Hefeweizen or Primus
It's out of town just a bit, but a great choice if you'd like a few locally brewed beers and a relaxing afternoon in the countryside.
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Jester King
13187 Fitzhugh RdIt's out of town just a bit, but a great choice if you'd like a few locally brewed beers and a relaxing afternoon in the countryside.
Check out a live show or jumpin' dance party at one of Austin's most inclusive nightspots. Recommendation: The Golden Ticket
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Cheer Up Charlies
900 Red River StCheck out a live show or jumpin' dance party at one of Austin's most inclusive nightspots. Recommendation: The Golden Ticket
Local goth/alt club. Every Sunday is 80s night, and you'll probably find a drag show or two nearly every weekend!
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Elysium
705 Red River StLocal goth/alt club. Every Sunday is 80s night, and you'll probably find a drag show or two nearly every weekend!
Excellent beers, tacos, and tortas. Recommendation: Holy Mother of God.
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Lazarus Brewing Co.
1902 E 6th StExcellent beers, tacos, and tortas. Recommendation: Holy Mother of God.
Artisanal cocktails and chill music on the jukebox.
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King Bee Lounge
1906 E 12th St Artisanal cocktails and chill music on the jukebox.
African-themed bar with live Jazz, Swing, and Country music.
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Sahara Lounge
1413 Webberville Rd African-themed bar with live Jazz, Swing, and Country music.
Stay Gold
1910 E Cesar Chavez StA newer, local brewery in Austin with a fun, open atmosphere. Enjoy hammocks and picnic tables in a cute, wooded 'backyard.' Recommendation: The Astronaut.
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Hi Sign Brewing
730 Old Bastrop HwyA newer, local brewery in Austin with a fun, open atmosphere. Enjoy hammocks and picnic tables in a cute, wooded 'backyard.' Recommendation: The Astronaut.
Parks & Nature
Mount Bonnell
A gorgeous view of Austin near Mayfield Park.
A peaceful walk in nature near Mount Bonnell. Say "Hi" to the peacocks.
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Mayfield Park and Nature Preserve
3505 W 35th StA peaceful walk in nature near Mount Bonnell. Say "Hi" to the peacocks.
Biking, running, kayaking, canoeing, and all other manner of physical activity.
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Zilker Metropolitan Park
2207 Barton Springs RdBiking, running, kayaking, canoeing, and all other manner of physical activity.
Best for Summer swimming. This water is cold!
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Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton Dr Best for Summer swimming. This water is cold!
Just - don't go swimming if it's flooding, please. kthx.
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Barton Creek Greenbelt
3755 South Capital of Texas Highway Just - don't go swimming if it's flooding, please. kthx.
Texas' only clothing optional park is located on a portion of Lake Travis.
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Hippie Hollow Park
7000 Comanche TrailTexas' only clothing optional park is located on a portion of Lake Travis.
Jacobs Well
Gorgeous swimming hole. Just don't swim too far in!
Sightseeing
Iparke yaseMcKinney Falls
5808 McKinney Falls PkwyNature trails and swimming.
Hamilton Pool Preserve
24300 Hamilton Pool RdA beautiful watering hole.
I-Graffiti Park kwi-Castle Hill
1008 Baylor StCathedral of Junk
4422 Lareina DrCheck out Austin's iconic S Congress Ave shops and restaurants.
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South Congress Avenue
South Congress AvenueCheck out Austin's iconic S Congress Ave shops and restaurants.
Arts & Culture
I-Blanton Museum of Art
200 East Martin Luther King Junior BoulevardAo5 Gallery
10000 S Lamar Blvd