Bashar’s guidebook
City/town information
A cute 45 minute drive town. Best known for natural swimming holes, wines, and culture in the Texas Hill Country. Try ziplining, driving into the Blue Hole (reservation required during season), or go wine tasting and tour the vineyards of Driftwood Estate Winery. Also, try The leaning Pear restaurant.
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Wimberley
A cute 45 minute drive town. Best known for natural swimming holes, wines, and culture in the Texas Hill Country. Try ziplining, driving into the Blue Hole (reservation required during season), or go wine tasting and tour the vineyards of Driftwood Estate Winery. Also, try The leaning Pear restaurant.
Food scene
On S. Lamar Blvd. An Asian smokehouse and bar, from
the chefs from of Uchi and Franklin Barbecue (also must
tries).
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Loro
2115 S Lamar BlvdOn S. Lamar Blvd. An Asian smokehouse and bar, from
the chefs from of Uchi and Franklin Barbecue (also must
tries).
Close to the walking area near the lake. Award winning desserts
chef.
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Launderette
2115 Holly StClose to the walking area near the lake. Award winning desserts
chef.
One of my favorite spots and best places for BBQ.
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Terry Black's Barbecue
1003 Barton Springs RdOne of my favorite spots and best places for BBQ.
Great Italian food. Try the lasagna, you won't regret it.
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Vespaio Restaurant
1610 S Congress AveGreat Italian food. Try the lasagna, you won't regret it.
Tacos with a twist. Try #12, it's a must!
Vegetarian options available.
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Velvet Taco
11501 Rock Rose AveTacos with a twist. Try #12, it's a must!
Vegetarian options available.
Great brewery with food and outdoor seating, local art pop ups & live music.
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Central Machine Works
4824 E Cesar Chavez StGreat brewery with food and outdoor seating, local art pop ups & live music.
Radio Coffee & Beer
4204 Menchaca RdFood, beer and music with outdoor seating.
Food trucks, outdoor seating and drinks.
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Cosmic Coffee + Beer Garden
121 Pickle RdFood trucks, outdoor seating and drinks.
Vinaigrette
2201 College AveDelicious salads with nice outdoor seating.
Hidden gem. Huge outdoor seating area with great food. Happens to be a bikers spot too!
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The Little Darlin'
6507 Circle S RdHidden gem. Huge outdoor seating area with great food. Happens to be a bikers spot too!
Wu Chow
500 W 5th StSichuan cuisine & weekend dim sum brunch.
Gabrielas Downtown
900 E 7th StMexican food. Tends to be busy.
A little bit of a drive but it has great views. Food isn't the best thing about this place.
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The Oasis On Lake Travis
6550 Comanche TrailA little bit of a drive but it has great views. Food isn't the best thing about this place.
Ginny's Little Longhorn Saloon
5434 Burnet RdChicken $&@! Bingo every Sunday.
Nature and Activities
Kayaks, paddle boards and a municipal pool (with minimal fee)
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Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton DrKayaks, paddle boards and a municipal pool (with minimal fee)
Lady Bird Lake
Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike TrailKayaks, paddle boards and a 10 mile trail.
Krause Springs
424 Co Rd 404Swimming hole.
I-Center ye-Wildflower ye-Lady Bird Johnson
4801 La Crosse Ave
Hamilton Pool Preserve
24300 Hamilton Pool RdReservations required.
Mueller Lake Park
4550 Mueller BlvdSightseeing
Strolling, music, shopping, eating, people-
watching. South Congress will check off a lot of your “to dos” in Austin.
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South Congress
Strolling, music, shopping, eating, people-
watching. South Congress will check off a lot of your “to dos” in Austin.
Texas Senate
1200 Congress AveThis whimsical, multilevel shelter is made with 60+ tons of used
furniture, home goods & other junk. You have to make a
reservation.
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Cathedral of Junk
4422 Lareina DrThis whimsical, multilevel shelter is made with 60+ tons of used
furniture, home goods & other junk. You have to make a
reservation.
Mount Bonnell
High lookout with scenic lake vistas.
Also known as the Pennybacker bridge. It overlooks Lake Austin
with great views. Enjoy the sunset here!
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360 Bridge
4801 Plaza on the LakeAlso known as the Pennybacker bridge. It overlooks Lake Austin
with great views. Enjoy the sunset here!