Ashlea’s Guidebook
Food scene
What is a trip to Austin without waiting in line for Franklin’s Barbecue. It’s all about the experience!! Get there early because the lines are long and they sell out quickly. COVID-19 may change business hours and protocol. Check their website for more information.
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Franklin Barbecue
900 E 11th StWhat is a trip to Austin without waiting in line for Franklin’s Barbecue. It’s all about the experience!! Get there early because the lines are long and they sell out quickly. COVID-19 may change business hours and protocol. Check their website for more information.
Oasis Texas Brewing Company
6650 Comanche TrailMostly for the view
Drive through as early as 3am for fresh baked donuts. Open since 1948!
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Mrs Johnson's Bakery
4909 Airport BlvdDrive through as early as 3am for fresh baked donuts. Open since 1948!
Sandy's Hamburgers
603 Barton Springs RdSLAB BBQ & Beer
2701 State Hwy 71Via 313 Pizza - Rainey Street
96 Rainey StHome Slice Pizza
1415 S Congress AveHoover's Cooking
2002 Manor RdAustin Daiquiri Factory
2000 East 12th StreetDown South CaJJun Eats
15424 Farm to Market Road 1825Yard House
11800 Domain BlvdI-Yard Bar
6700 Burnet RdActivities
Swim in one of Austin’s natural springs. And it’s connected to Zilker Park.
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Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton DrSwim in one of Austin’s natural springs. And it’s connected to Zilker Park.
Can’t miss grabbing a lunch and enjoying it the park. Watch this park transition to a winter wonderland in December with the Trail of Lights Festival. It’s fun for all ages.
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Zilker
Can’t miss grabbing a lunch and enjoying it the park. Watch this park transition to a winter wonderland in December with the Trail of Lights Festival. It’s fun for all ages.
Hiking and biking trails. Also fun for furry friends. Just be careful with your fur babies in the water.
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Lady Bird Lake
Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike TrailHiking and biking trails. Also fun for furry friends. Just be careful with your fur babies in the water.
Texas Capitol Visitors Center
112 E 11th StThe University of Texas at Austin
2515 SpeedwayTake a short drive to Fredericksburg for a winery tour. You can also catch the bus tour in Austin if you don’t want to drive.
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Fredericksburg
Take a short drive to Fredericksburg for a winery tour. You can also catch the bus tour in Austin if you don’t want to drive.
Eat and enjoy a movie at the Alamo Drafthouse
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Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Mueller
1911 Aldrich StEat and enjoy a movie at the Alamo Drafthouse
South Congress
Sightseeing
It’s the views for me!! Hike up to take in a view of the city.
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Mount Bonnell
It’s the views for me!! Hike up to take in a view of the city.
One of Austin’s most Instagrammable places.
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You’re My Butter Half Mural
2000 E Martin Luther King Jr BlvdOne of Austin’s most Instagrammable places.
Jo's Coffee
1300 S Congress AveCoffee and a Instagrammable moment
Greetings from Austin Mural
1720 S 1st StWhy not?
Willie For President Mural
100-130 E Elizabeth StMaybe closed due to COVID. Check website for most up to date information.
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I-Graffiti Park kwi-Castle Hill
1008 Baylor StMaybe closed due to COVID. Check website for most up to date information.
You can also purchase the Congress Avenue Bat Bridge Kayak Tour
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Ibridge ye-Congress Avenue
Congress AvenueYou can also purchase the Congress Avenue Bat Bridge Kayak Tour
This is a newer area in Austin. Combination of retail and residential areas. The park is beautiful. Parking can be difficult.
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Mueller Lake Park
4550 Mueller BlvdThis is a newer area in Austin. Combination of retail and residential areas. The park is beautiful. Parking can be difficult.
Nightlife
The whole club is made from containers. Also great drinks and music. Located on Rainy Street.
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Container Bar
90 Rainey StThe whole club is made from containers. Also great drinks and music. Located on Rainy Street.
Kung Fu Saloon
716 W 6th StLocated on W. 6th and in the Domain.
Wonder Bar
11500 Rock Rose AveThe Rose Room
11500 Rock Rose AveDirty Bill's
511 Rio Grande StThe Dogwood
715 W 6th StNeighborhoods
Spend the day and night at the Domain. Shopping, restaurants and nightclubs.
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Domain Drive
Domain DriveSpend the day and night at the Domain. Shopping, restaurants and nightclubs.
South Lamar
Go to Avenue B Grocery and order the King Combo sandwich
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Hyde Park
Go to Avenue B Grocery and order the King Combo sandwich
East Austin