Guidebook for Austin
Everything Else
Hike & Bike Trail, Barton Springs Pool, ACL Music Festival, soccer, Rowing Dock-SUP, kayak, canoe rentals short walk from us
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Zilker Metropolitan Park
2207 Barton Springs RdHike & Bike Trail, Barton Springs Pool, ACL Music Festival, soccer, Rowing Dock-SUP, kayak, canoe rentals short walk from us
Cool spring-fed natural swimming hole--one of the best places to swim in Texas and it's only 1.5 miles from our place.
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Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton DrCool spring-fed natural swimming hole--one of the best places to swim in Texas and it's only 1.5 miles from our place.
Another iconic Austin spot for staying cool--walking distance from us. There's lap swimming as well as a beach for little ones to play.
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Deep Eddy Municipal Pool
401 Deep Eddy AveAnother iconic Austin spot for staying cool--walking distance from us. There's lap swimming as well as a beach for little ones to play.
Food Scene
One of our favorite Tex-Mex restaurants--funky Austin landmark.
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Chuy's
1728 Barton Springs RdOne of our favorite Tex-Mex restaurants--funky Austin landmark.
One of our favorite seafood restos in Austin--fab roasted brussels sprouts, oysters from both coasts, hip nautical atmosphere.
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Clark's Oyster Bar
1200 W 6th StOne of our favorite seafood restos in Austin--fab roasted brussels sprouts, oysters from both coasts, hip nautical atmosphere.
Authentic French bread and bakery items, delicious sandwiches and salads, but our favorite part is the evening bistro--farm-to-table food, simple, delicious. In the fall and spring have a glass of wine in the lovely garden area.
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Texas French Bread
2900 Rio Grande StAuthentic French bread and bakery items, delicious sandwiches and salads, but our favorite part is the evening bistro--farm-to-table food, simple, delicious. In the fall and spring have a glass of wine in the lovely garden area.
Jo's Coffee
1300 S Congress AveGreat coffee and great people watching.
Delicious interior Mexican food served in hip modern building in Second Street District. Order the "Hurache de Hongas Y Huitlacoche" appetizer--you won't be sorry.
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La Condesa
400 W 2nd StDelicious interior Mexican food served in hip modern building in Second Street District. Order the "Hurache de Hongas Y Huitlacoche" appetizer--you won't be sorry.
Absolutely the best breakfast tacos and the best guacamole in Austin. Can't go wrong here for lunch either.
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Tacodeli
1500 Spyglass DrAbsolutely the best breakfast tacos and the best guacamole in Austin. Can't go wrong here for lunch either.
Parkside
301 E 6th StOysters, salads, steaks, all great.
Nice mix of Tex-Mex and more refined interior Mexican dishes--not as high-end as La Fonda San Miguel, but just as delicious. Escabeche to die for. Fresh-squeezed lime juice margs.
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El Mesón Tequileria
2038 S Lamar BlvdNice mix of Tex-Mex and more refined interior Mexican dishes--not as high-end as La Fonda San Miguel, but just as delicious. Escabeche to die for. Fresh-squeezed lime juice margs.
Sightseeing
Stand on bridge and watch the bats fly! Largest urban bat colony in North America--very cool.
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Congress Avenue
Congress AvenueStand on bridge and watch the bats fly! Largest urban bat colony in North America--very cool.
Best urban trail we know of--walking distance from our property.
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Lady Bird Lake Trail
Lady Bird Lake TrailBest urban trail we know of--walking distance from our property.
Shaded respite, lovely trails, test gardens--roses, Japanese, garden, herbs. Also less than a mile from us.
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Isityalo saseZilker Botanical
2220 Barton Springs RdShaded respite, lovely trails, test gardens--roses, Japanese, garden, herbs. Also less than a mile from us.
Another great place for SUP, kayaks, canoes, just a little over a mile from us.
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Texas Rowing Center
1541 W Cesar Chavez StAnother great place for SUP, kayaks, canoes, just a little over a mile from us.
Easy walk from our place to rent canoes, kayaks, and SUP for fun on Lady Bird Lake.
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Rowing Dock
2418 Stratford DrEasy walk from our place to rent canoes, kayaks, and SUP for fun on Lady Bird Lake.
Entertainment & Activities
Natural history of Austin and surrounding area, rescued animals, gorgeous shaded trails.
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Austin Nature & Science Center
2389 Stratford DrNatural history of Austin and surrounding area, rescued animals, gorgeous shaded trails.
Such a civilized way to see movies--a glass of wine, some munchies, and absolutely no talking allowed. Heaven.
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Alamo Drafthouse Cinema South Lamar
1120 S Lamar BlvdSuch a civilized way to see movies--a glass of wine, some munchies, and absolutely no talking allowed. Heaven.
Full bar, modest but delicious menu, generally well-behaved patrons.
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Violet Crown Social Club
1111 E 6th StFull bar, modest but delicious menu, generally well-behaved patrons.
Arts & Culture
Great live music--less than a mile away--no parking hassles.
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Austin City Limits Festival
2100 Barton Springs RdGreat live music--less than a mile away--no parking hassles.
Elisabet Ney was one of the earliest Austin iconoclasts--sculpted Stephen F. Austin, Sam Houston, others. Quirky Hyde Park location.
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Elisabet Ney Museum
304 E 44th StElisabet Ney was one of the earliest Austin iconoclasts--sculpted Stephen F. Austin, Sam Houston, others. Quirky Hyde Park location.
Texas Senate
1200 Congress AveI-Mexic-Arte Museum
419 Congress AvenueLocal Hispanic artists' gallery and museum.
Terrific collection of modern and contemporary art.
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I-Blanton Museum of Art
200 East Martin Luther King Junior BoulevardTerrific collection of modern and contemporary art.
Drinks & Nightlife
Second Street District
Rainey Street
Rainey StreetThe bar in the Four Seasons is clubby comfortable, and if you sit by the window has a gorgeous view of Lady Bird Lake.
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Four Seasons Hotel Austin
98 San Jacinto BlvdThe bar in the Four Seasons is clubby comfortable, and if you sit by the window has a gorgeous view of Lady Bird Lake.
Parks & Nature
Spectacular 180-degree views of the city--fun, short hike up the hill.
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Mount Bonnell
Spectacular 180-degree views of the city--fun, short hike up the hill.
Gorgeous setting right in the lake and a dog park too. About a mile from our place, but not really walkable because of the curving hilly terrain.
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Iphakamisa ye-Red Bud Isle
3401 Redbud TrailGorgeous setting right in the lake and a dog park too. About a mile from our place, but not really walkable because of the curving hilly terrain.