Austin Guidebook - Howdy Y'all
Neighborhoods
East Austin is a really fun, hip neighborhood and one of our favorite neighborhoods in town. A few of our favorite spots are:
Coffee Shops
- Palomino Coffee - delicious coffee + adorable interiors
- Greater Goods
- Caffe Medici at Springdale General
Restaurants:
- Launderette - for a delicious and nice dinner out
- Nixta Taqueria - for the most delicious Mexican food - and James Beard nominee
- Kinda Tropical - a renovated old gas station turned into an amazing spot for drinks and queso
- Suerte - high-end Mexican food that's delicious
- Paperboy- incredible brunch
- Justine's - sexy restaurant with french cuisine
Drinks
- Whistlers - iconic Austin bar with a great mezcaleria
- Lolo's - great natural wine spot on east 6th street
- Birdies - cute outdoor wine spot with delicious food
- Central Machine Works - great brewery and outdoor area
Sights
- Shop up and down east 11th street (Take Heart, Apt F)
- Walk Ladybird Lake
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East Austin
East Austin is a really fun, hip neighborhood and one of our favorite neighborhoods in town. A few of our favorite spots are:
Coffee Shops
- Palomino Coffee - delicious coffee + adorable interiors
- Greater Goods
- Caffe Medici at Springdale General
Restaurants:
- Launderette - for a delicious and nice dinner out
- Nixta Taqueria - for the most delicious Mexican food - and James Beard nominee
- Kinda Tropical - a renovated old gas station turned into an amazing spot for drinks and queso
- Suerte - high-end Mexican food that's delicious
- Paperboy- incredible brunch
- Justine's - sexy restaurant with french cuisine
Drinks
- Whistlers - iconic Austin bar with a great mezcaleria
- Lolo's - great natural wine spot on east 6th street
- Birdies - cute outdoor wine spot with delicious food
- Central Machine Works - great brewery and outdoor area
Sights
- Shop up and down east 11th street (Take Heart, Apt F)
- Walk Ladybird Lake
South Congress is a must-see Austin spot. Filled with shopping and restaurants, one could spend a day here! Some must visit places:
- Neighborhood Goods - a fun store with up and coming brands
- Jo's Coffee for the iconic "I love you so much" sign
- Kendra Scott flagship store
- Perla's for great seafood and people watching
- June's for delicious food in a cute vibey restaurant
- The Meteor for causal pizza and a great wine store selection
- The Continental Club - old Austin joint for live music
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South Congress
South Congress is a must-see Austin spot. Filled with shopping and restaurants, one could spend a day here! Some must visit places:
- Neighborhood Goods - a fun store with up and coming brands
- Jo's Coffee for the iconic "I love you so much" sign
- Kendra Scott flagship store
- Perla's for great seafood and people watching
- June's for delicious food in a cute vibey restaurant
- The Meteor for causal pizza and a great wine store selection
- The Continental Club - old Austin joint for live music
Clarksville is a cute neighborhood fill with adorable houses and restaurants. A few must try places:
- Swedish Hill for breakfast or brunch
- Jospehine House for brunch in a cute old Victorian home
- Better Half Coffee and Cocktails
- Hold Out Brewery
- Deep Eddy for a swim in the same fresh water as Barton Springs
- Fresa's - our favorite Tex Mex spot
- Walk around Old West Austin/ Tarrytown and visit Pease Mansion for some of the most gorgeous homes in Austin
- Sammie's - for a vibey Italian dinner out!
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Clarksville
Clarksville is a cute neighborhood fill with adorable houses and restaurants. A few must try places:
- Swedish Hill for breakfast or brunch
- Jospehine House for brunch in a cute old Victorian home
- Better Half Coffee and Cocktails
- Hold Out Brewery
- Deep Eddy for a swim in the same fresh water as Barton Springs
- Fresa's - our favorite Tex Mex spot
- Walk around Old West Austin/ Tarrytown and visit Pease Mansion for some of the most gorgeous homes in Austin
- Sammie's - for a vibey Italian dinner out!
Zilker/ South 1st Area is a cute area of town. A few of our favorites:
- Mattie's - old mansion turned into a restaurant. The property is known for its peacocks.
- Greetings from Austin mural
- Elizabeth St. Cafe - great Vietnamese food
- Cosmic Coffee - cute coffee shop with food trucks
- Merit Coffee
- Fresa's South First - our favorite Tex Mex in Austin
- Broken Spoke - iconic honky tonk
- Loro - asian bbq
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South Austin
Zilker/ South 1st Area is a cute area of town. A few of our favorites:
- Mattie's - old mansion turned into a restaurant. The property is known for its peacocks.
- Greetings from Austin mural
- Elizabeth St. Cafe - great Vietnamese food
- Cosmic Coffee - cute coffee shop with food trucks
- Merit Coffee
- Fresa's South First - our favorite Tex Mex in Austin
- Broken Spoke - iconic honky tonk
- Loro - asian bbq
Sightseeing
Barton Springs is the best place to take a dip in Austin in Zilker Park. The water is always 68 degrees, and it is fresh spring water.
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Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton DrBarton Springs is the best place to take a dip in Austin in Zilker Park. The water is always 68 degrees, and it is fresh spring water.
Iconic Austin walk that loops throughout the city! You can also rent paddleboards or kayaks.
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Lady Bird Lake
Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike TrailIconic Austin walk that loops throughout the city! You can also rent paddleboards or kayaks.
An incredible look out point - perfect for a sunset!
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Mount Bonnell
An incredible look out point - perfect for a sunset!
Ibridge ye-Congress Avenue
Congress AvenueCongress Avenue Bridge aka Bat Bridge
Iconic Austin honky tonk -- dance the night away!
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The White Horse
500 Comal StIconic Austin honky tonk -- dance the night away!