Food scene
This is an easy .5-mile walk from the casita. They have a great happy hour (and even better food!). I would recommend making reservations.
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Salty Sow
1917 Manor RdThis is an easy .5-mile walk from the casita. They have a great happy hour (and even better food!). I would recommend making reservations.
An easy .5-mile walk if you want to grab coffee for breakfast or a beer in the afternoon. They often have live music!
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Cherrywood Coffeehouse
1400 E 38th 1/2 StAn easy .5-mile walk if you want to grab coffee for breakfast or a beer in the afternoon. They often have live music!
This is 1 mile from the casita. They have a very casual patio with excellent food.
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Sour Duck Market
1814 E Martin Luther King Jr BlvdThis is 1 mile from the casita. They have a very casual patio with excellent food.
Our favorite coffee and quick breakfast spot. They also make THE BEST chocolate chip cookies (go ahead and get a few!).
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Tiny's Milk & Cookies Austin
1515 W 35th StOur favorite coffee and quick breakfast spot. They also make THE BEST chocolate chip cookies (go ahead and get a few!).
Delicious dinner spot on South Congress. You'll need reservations.
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Aba
1011 S Congress AveDelicious dinner spot on South Congress. You'll need reservations.
East Side Pies
1401 Rosewood AveThis is our favorite pizza place.
Our favorite ramen spot. There is always a line but it moves fast.
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Ramen Tatsu-Ya
1234 S Lamar BlvdOur favorite ramen spot. There is always a line but it moves fast.
Neighborhoods
South Congress
Great for shopping.
Downtown
Great to walk around, eat and shop.
Activities
There’s a 3, 5, 7 and 10 mile loop. Grab a coffee and go for a walk!
Lady Bird Lake
Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike TrailThere’s lots of spots on town lake to rent paddle boards. It’s a great way to spend a few hours.
Austin Stand-up Paddle Board Rental Bonanza
1820 South Lakeshore BoulevardThere’s lots of spots on town lake to rent paddle boards. It’s a great way to spend a few hours.
Take a dip in the very cold water. Let me know if you need pool towels.
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Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton DrTake a dip in the very cold water. Let me know if you need pool towels.