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Bars & Restaurants
C-Boys Heart and Soul
2008 S Congress AveGreat local spot for live music and drinks
The Continental Gallery
1313 S Congress AveA legendary venue for live music
Great spot for quality burgers and mixed drinks.
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Hopdoddy Burger Bar
1400 S Congress AveGreat spot for quality burgers and mixed drinks.
Güero's Taco Bar
1412 S Congress AveGreat Mexican food and live music hub!
No frills dive bar with fantastic karaoke and affordable drinks.
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Ego's Bar
510 S Congress AveNo frills dive bar with fantastic karaoke and affordable drinks.
The Austin Beer Garden Brewing Co.
1305 W Oltorf StEast 6th Street
East 6th StreetGreat for nightlife!
Cafe & Coffee Shops
Local cafe that specializes in flatbread pizza, wine, and coffee.
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The Meteor
2110 S Congress AveLocal cafe that specializes in flatbread pizza, wine, and coffee.
Jo's Coffee
1300 S Congress AvePopular coffee spot!
Once Over Coffee Bar
2009 S 1st StGreat local coffee spot
Mañana
1603 S Congress AveCoffee Shop
Magnolia Cafe
1920 S Congress AveFood scene
Austin's favorite Ice cream shop within walking distance to unit.
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Amys Ice Creams
1301 S Congress AveAustin's favorite Ice cream shop within walking distance to unit.
Lucy's Fried Chicken
2218 College AveHome Slice Pizza
1415 S Congress AvePizza by the slice
Southside Flying Pizza
2206 S Congress AvePolvo's Mexican Restaurant
2004 South 1st StreetChurro Co.
1906 S 1st StVoodoo Doughnut - 6th Street
212 E 6th StShops and Boutiques
Kendra Scott Flagship
1701 S Congress AveJewelry and accessories
TOMS Austin
1401 S Congress AveShoes and coffee at this flagship spot!
Aviator Nation
1325 S Congress AveSightseeing
YETI Flagship
220 S Congress AveAustin Motel
1220 S Congress AveRecreation
Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton DrAmacebiso ngesixeko
Ukuhamba-hamba
Walk and Bike
Austin is a great place for walking or cycling, especially around South Congress Avenue. Caution: Drivers here do not always yield to pedestrians while they are rightfully in the crosswalk.
ALWAYS check for traffic turning as you are crossing in the crosswalk. This seems like common sense, but I have saved countless people from getting hit over the years.
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Murals and Art
South Congress Avenue is filled with vibrant art and murals. Do not miss these, as there are dozens of them hidden throughout this part of town.