Guidebook for Austin
Food Scene
Because it's delicious BBQ. Get there early, folks.
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Franklin Barbecue
900 E 11th StBecause it's delicious BBQ. Get there early, folks.
The second best BBQ in Austin. Much shorter line than Franklin BBQ.
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La Barbecue
2401 E Cesar Chavez StThe second best BBQ in Austin. Much shorter line than Franklin BBQ.
Hopdoddy Burger Bar
1400 S Congress AveThe best burgers in Austin, hands down.
So, so worth a visit. Nice fusion restaurant and there's usually a wait, so call ahead.
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The Peached Tortilla
5520 Burnet RdSo, so worth a visit. Nice fusion restaurant and there's usually a wait, so call ahead.
Casual to high end restaurant with great service and delicious food. It's a staple for us.
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Fork & Vine
3010 W Anderson LnCasual to high end restaurant with great service and delicious food. It's a staple for us.
This restaurant is just delightful. Great ambiance and equally great food. Very reasonable prices.
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Roaring Fork
10850 Stonelake BlvdThis restaurant is just delightful. Great ambiance and equally great food. Very reasonable prices.
Great restaurant - more on the expensive side but perfect for a special occasion.
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Barley Swine
6555 Burnet RdGreat restaurant - more on the expensive side but perfect for a special occasion.
The best restaurant in Austin, in my opinion. Unique, southern style dishes. Easy parking.
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Olamaie
1610 San Antonio StThe best restaurant in Austin, in my opinion. Unique, southern style dishes. Easy parking.
Hill country cuisine - a great restaurant with a very cool vibe.
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Pitchfork Pretty
2708 E Cesar Chavez StHill country cuisine - a great restaurant with a very cool vibe.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great brunch and Rainey street has a wonderful nightlife.
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Banger's Sausage House & Beer Garden
79 Rainey StGreat brunch and Rainey street has a wonderful nightlife.
The Driskill is an historic hotel with a lovely bar and a happy hour from 4-7 with $3 beers.
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The Driskill In The Unbound Collection By Hyatt
604 Brazos StThe Driskill is an historic hotel with a lovely bar and a happy hour from 4-7 with $3 beers.
The happy hour from 5-6:30PM daily has 50% off all cocktails and bar food. And the bar food is good! Also check out the rooftop deck.
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Parkside
301 E 6th StThe happy hour from 5-6:30PM daily has 50% off all cocktails and bar food. And the bar food is good! Also check out the rooftop deck.
Container Bar
90 Rainey StVery cool bar made from shipping containers.
Javelina Bar
69 Rainey StSmall bar with food until 1:30AM.
Entertainment & Activities
Top Golf is great fun with a group of friends. This is really more of an adult place - a grown up version of Dave & Busters, if you will. Driving range, video games, TVs, bar. Fun!
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Topgolf
2700 Esperanza CrossingTop Golf is great fun with a group of friends. This is really more of an adult place - a grown up version of Dave & Busters, if you will. Driving range, video games, TVs, bar. Fun!
Take a stroll around the lake, walk on the new boardwalk over the lake, or rent a kayak and enjoy time on the water!
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Lady Bird Lake
Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike TrailTake a stroll around the lake, walk on the new boardwalk over the lake, or rent a kayak and enjoy time on the water!
Barton Springs is a naturally fed spring pool. Same temperature all year!
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Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton DrBarton Springs is a naturally fed spring pool. Same temperature all year!
NOT the Oasis restaurant! The Oasis Brewing Company has much better food than the Oasis restaurant with even better views of Lake Travis. This is a bit of a drive from Austin but perfect for a romantic sunset.
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Oasis Texas Brewing Company
6650 Comanche TrailNOT the Oasis restaurant! The Oasis Brewing Company has much better food than the Oasis restaurant with even better views of Lake Travis. This is a bit of a drive from Austin but perfect for a romantic sunset.
Sightseeing
Austin is the capitol of Texas and we won't let you forget it! Stroll down Congress ave and the capitol is there to remind you every minute! Great tours in the building itself and a very interesting history.
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Texas Senate
1200 Congress AveAustin is the capitol of Texas and we won't let you forget it! Stroll down Congress ave and the capitol is there to remind you every minute! Great tours in the building itself and a very interesting history.
360 Bridge
4801 Plaza on the LakeGreat hike with fun views of the lake.
Parks & Nature
20 miles of hike and bike trails only minutes from the house.
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Walnut Creek Metropolitan Park
12138 N Lamar Blvd20 miles of hike and bike trails only minutes from the house.
Zilker Park has so much to do, perfect for getting out of the house and enjoying nature.
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Zilker Nature Preserve
301 Nature Center DrZilker Park has so much to do, perfect for getting out of the house and enjoying nature.
Bike in the Greenbelt for tiny swimming holes and a lovely time.
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Barton Creek Greenbelt
3755 South Capital of Texas HighwayBike in the Greenbelt for tiny swimming holes and a lovely time.
Shopping
Adorable outlet shops with very tasty restaurants. Happy hours are great in this area so check them out!
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The Domain
11410 Century Oaks TerraceAdorable outlet shops with very tasty restaurants. Happy hours are great in this area so check them out!
South Congress
Lots of shopping and walking in this area.
Essentials
Austin does not use plastic bags, so feel free to use our grocery bags when you visit the store, otherwise you'll have to buy bags there.
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H-E-B Fuel
1801 E 51st StAustin does not use plastic bags, so feel free to use our grocery bags when you visit the store, otherwise you'll have to buy bags there.
CVS
11300 N Lamar BlvdNear the house on Parmer lane.