Paloma's Guidebook to Austin, TX
Outdoors
Largest city park with great views to the city, where people play sports, bring dogs, have picnics, and relax.
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Zilker Metropolitan Park
2207 Barton Springs RdLargest city park with great views to the city, where people play sports, bring dogs, have picnics, and relax.
Amazing pool full of life and people! Water is cold, but perfect for a summer sunny day. Come and relax.
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Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton DrAmazing pool full of life and people! Water is cold, but perfect for a summer sunny day. Come and relax.
Amazing views of the river, please note it requires multiple steps to get there!
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Mount Bonnell
Amazing views of the river, please note it requires multiple steps to get there!
Food scene
Ramen was not a thing until this restaurant came to Austin! One of my favorite restaurants in the city.
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Ramen Tatsu-Ya
1234 S Lamar BlvdRamen was not a thing until this restaurant came to Austin! One of my favorite restaurants in the city.
Not your regular hamburger! Must try the hamburgers, fries, and shakes. It also serves cocktails and beer.
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Hopdoddy Burger Bar
1400 S Congress AveNot your regular hamburger! Must try the hamburgers, fries, and shakes. It also serves cocktails and beer.
One of the best BBQ places I’ve ever been to! Beware line may be long, but well worth it!
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Terry Black's Barbecue
1003 Barton Springs RdOne of the best BBQ places I’ve ever been to! Beware line may be long, but well worth it!
Amazing Mexican food - goes great for dates or for an enjoy-full lunch/dining experience.
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El Alma
1025 Barton Springs RdAmazing Mexican food - goes great for dates or for an enjoy-full lunch/dining experience.
An Austin-based famous taco restaurant with variety of options! There are multiple locations across the city, definitely recommend!
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Torchy's Tacos
2809 S 1st StAn Austin-based famous taco restaurant with variety of options! There are multiple locations across the city, definitely recommend!
An Austin-based and famous ice cream shop! There are multiple locations around the city.
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Amys Ice Creams
1301 S Congress AveAn Austin-based and famous ice cream shop! There are multiple locations around the city.
A local place near your stay! Great for food and drinks, environment is relaxed and dogs are allowed!
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THE GIT OUT BAR AND KITCHEN
4930 S Congress AveA local place near your stay! Great for food and drinks, environment is relaxed and dogs are allowed!
Sightseeing
Walk down the famous South Congress street. Here you can find a variety of restaurants, shops, coffee shops, and more! Recommend to start south, then walk/drive/bike towards the bridge, downtown and the capitol.
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SoCo
Walk down the famous South Congress street. Here you can find a variety of restaurants, shops, coffee shops, and more! Recommend to start south, then walk/drive/bike towards the bridge, downtown and the capitol.
Originally a neighborhood of small houses, it has now turned into a vibrant city street full of bars, restaurants, food trucks, and live music. Stop by even if you are not in the Sunday Funday mood!
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Rainey Street Historic District
Originally a neighborhood of small houses, it has now turned into a vibrant city street full of bars, restaurants, food trucks, and live music. Stop by even if you are not in the Sunday Funday mood!
A must-do, this famous lake is home to a wide variety of outdoors activities. Pro tip: rent a kayak, paddle board, canoe or boat around sunset time to watch 1.5+ Million bats go out from under the South Congress bridge! You may also make a reservation at a bat sightseeing boat which includes a guided tour.
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Lady Bird Lake
Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike TrailA must-do, this famous lake is home to a wide variety of outdoors activities. Pro tip: rent a kayak, paddle board, canoe or boat around sunset time to watch 1.5+ Million bats go out from under the South Congress bridge! You may also make a reservation at a bat sightseeing boat which includes a guided tour.
Neighborhoods
Beautiful park for a stroll or hangout. There numerous restaurants nearby. Definitely recommend the farmer’s market on Sundays (checkout the schedule).
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Mueller Lake Park
4550 Mueller BlvdBeautiful park for a stroll or hangout. There numerous restaurants nearby. Definitely recommend the farmer’s market on Sundays (checkout the schedule).