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Food scene
A fun coffee shop with some attractive food options
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Radio Coffee & Beer
4204 Menchaca RdA fun coffee shop with some attractive food options
The best NY-style pizza in town. The rice-crispy treats are also amazing.
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Home Slice Pizza
1415 S Congress AveThe best NY-style pizza in town. The rice-crispy treats are also amazing.
Detroit-style pizza. As a native Michigander, I can tell you the word "Detroit-style" is made-up, but the pizza is amazing nonetheless.
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Via 313 Pizza
10106 W 6th StDetroit-style pizza. As a native Michigander, I can tell you the word "Detroit-style" is made-up, but the pizza is amazing nonetheless.
The absolute best Indian food in the city. The house margarita is also magical.
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Nasha
1614 E 7th StThe absolute best Indian food in the city. The house margarita is also magical.
A local favorite. Hopdoddy has a great selection of burgers and fries!
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Hopdoddy Burger Bar
1400 S Congress AveA local favorite. Hopdoddy has a great selection of burgers and fries!
The queso is one-of-a-kind, and the tacos are wonderful as well!
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Torchy's Tacos
2809 S 1st StThe queso is one-of-a-kind, and the tacos are wonderful as well!
Loro
2115 S Lamar BlvdGreat Asian BBQ fusion spot.
Pinthouse Pizza
4236 S Lamar BlvdGreat pizza and excellent beer selection
24/7 diner, famous for seasonal selections and classic breakfast options
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Kerbey Lane Cafe
3003 S Lamar Blvd24/7 diner, famous for seasonal selections and classic breakfast options
Uchi
801 S Lamar BlvdUpscale sushi experience.
Ramen Tatsu-Ya
1234 S Lamar BlvdThe best ramen in town!
Lin Asian Bar + Dim Sum
1203 W 6th StFamous for soup dumplings 🥟
Odd Duck
1201 S Lamar BlvdFarm to table, great for sharing!
Sightseeing
Eclectic collection of bars. Great for Sunday football or Friday night drinks. A must-see if you're only here for a few days.
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Rainey Street
Rainey StreetEclectic collection of bars. Great for Sunday football or Friday night drinks. A must-see if you're only here for a few days.
It's called "Dirty 6th" for a reason. This bar-scene street is closed to auto traffic during the evenings; and it's pure chaos, in a delightfully disgusting kind of way :)
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Sixth Street Historic District
It's called "Dirty 6th" for a reason. This bar-scene street is closed to auto traffic during the evenings; and it's pure chaos, in a delightfully disgusting kind of way :)
A great place to have a picnic and enjoy a sunny day.
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Zilker Park
A great place to have a picnic and enjoy a sunny day.
Texas Rowing Center
1541 W Cesar Chavez StStand-up paddle boarding and kayak rentals.
An amazing hiking spot.
NOTE: During the summer, the creek is usually dried up.
SECOND NOTE: "hiking" in Texas is more like trail walking :)
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Sculpture Falls
Barton Creek Greenbelt TrailAn amazing hiking spot.
NOTE: During the summer, the creek is usually dried up.
SECOND NOTE: "hiking" in Texas is more like trail walking :)
Revisit childhood with an alcoholic Hawaiian Punch while you dance the night away.
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Green Light Social
720 W 6th StRevisit childhood with an alcoholic Hawaiian Punch while you dance the night away.
There is a huge walking and jogging trail surrounding this local lake. You'll get some great city views at various parts of the trail.
NOTE: This lake has algae in it that kills dogs very quickly. Please be mindful.
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Lady Bird Lake
Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike TrailThere is a huge walking and jogging trail surrounding this local lake. You'll get some great city views at various parts of the trail.
NOTE: This lake has algae in it that kills dogs very quickly. Please be mindful.