1101 Estes guidebook
Food scene
Delicious and authentic Mexican food and tacos. This place is super close and super fun!
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De Nada Cantina
4715 East Cesar Chavez StreetDelicious and authentic Mexican food and tacos. This place is super close and super fun!
OMG Squee
4607 Bolm RdFun Asian American desserts in an adorable setting!
Healthy food meticulously prepared in a bright, modern setting. Come here for grass-fed meats and a completely gluten and dairy free menu
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The Well
440 West 2nd StreetHealthy food meticulously prepared in a bright, modern setting. Come here for grass-fed meats and a completely gluten and dairy free menu
An OG Austin staple. Macrobiotic food is served in the sweetest community space. One of a kind place!
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Casa de Luz Village
1701 Toomey RdAn OG Austin staple. Macrobiotic food is served in the sweetest community space. One of a kind place!
Allergen free menu. Everything here is delicious and the space is hip and fun!
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Picnik
4801 Burnet RdAllergen free menu. Everything here is delicious and the space is hip and fun!
Delicious food in a fun atmosphere. Reservations recommended! Fancy cocktails
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Ah Sing Den
1100 E 6th StDelicious food in a fun atmosphere. Reservations recommended! Fancy cocktails
French-Vietnamese fusion. One of the best places in Austin!
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Elizabeth Street Cafe
1501 S 1st StFrench-Vietnamese fusion. One of the best places in Austin!
For those wanting some Texas BBQ. They only serve until they run out so you'll want to get here early. Most people bring a cooler and turn it into a sort of BBQ tailgate!
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Franklin Barbecue
900 E 11th StFor those wanting some Texas BBQ. They only serve until they run out so you'll want to get here early. Most people bring a cooler and turn it into a sort of BBQ tailgate!
Delicious, clean thai food. They also have a vegan ice cream assortment that is absolutely wonderful.
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Thai Fresh
909 W Mary StDelicious, clean thai food. They also have a vegan ice cream assortment that is absolutely wonderful.
ATXFOODCO.
517 S Lamar BlvdDelicious, healthy vegan food and sea moss smoothies!
Close bar and kitchen for a late-night snack, drink, or hang. Good food and outdoor space!
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Kinda Tropical
3501 E 7th StClose bar and kitchen for a late-night snack, drink, or hang. Good food and outdoor space!
Sa-Tén
916 Springdale RdGreat coffee nearby and a tasty food menu too!
Caffe Medici
1101 W Lynn Stwalkable coffee!
Cute nearby coffee shop. Makes a very strong matcha latte :)
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Palamino Coffee
4136 E 12th StCute nearby coffee shop. Makes a very strong matcha latte :)
Fun down to Earth vegetarian cafe in one of Austin's most fun neighborhoods!
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Bouldin Creek Cafe
1900 S 1st StFun down to Earth vegetarian cafe in one of Austin's most fun neighborhoods!
Nixta Taqueria
2512 E 12th StAmazing, creative tacos!
Healthy food in a casual dining setting. Great place for a quick bite when you still want something healthy
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Honest Mary's
9828 Great Hills TrailHealthy food in a casual dining setting. Great place for a quick bite when you still want something healthy
Hillside Farmacy
1209 E 11th StGreat food in a fun setting!
Fun patio dining serving rotisserie chicken, sandwiches, and some healthy and not-so-healthy sides
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Lou’s
1900 E Cesar Chavez StFun patio dining serving rotisserie chicken, sandwiches, and some healthy and not-so-healthy sides
Loro
2115 S Lamar BlvdA next-level fine dining experience. The food here is incredible!
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Hestia
607 W 3rd StA next-level fine dining experience. The food here is incredible!
Alchemy Juice + Coffee
1701 Toomey Road
raw REPUBLIC
724 North Lamar BoulevardCasa de Luz East
Vegan, macrobiotic food
Farm to table restaurant and butcher shop. Great quality and the best burger in Austin (maybe the best burger anywhere)
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Dai Due
2406 Manor RdFarm to table restaurant and butcher shop. Great quality and the best burger in Austin (maybe the best burger anywhere)
Prana Café
Smoothies and coffee!
First Light Book Shop
Cute new cafe and bookstore
Dear Diary Coffeehouse
1212 Chicon StVegan coffee shop
Paperboy
1203 E 11th StPopular brunch spot. Gets busy so get there early!
Some of the best coffee in town. The line is long but it’s a fun place to wait and it’s worth it
Desnudo Coffee
Some of the best coffee in town. The line is long but it’s a fun place to wait and it’s worth it
Veracruz All Natural Food Truck
2505 Webberville RoadGreat tacos!
Cuantos Tacos
Great place for authentic street tacos!
City/town information
Quaint German town with many wineries and cute little shops. Enchanted Rock is also located nearby, if you're looking for a gorgeous hike with views.
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Fredericksburg
Quaint German town with many wineries and cute little shops. Enchanted Rock is also located nearby, if you're looking for a gorgeous hike with views.
Wimberley
Cute little town for a day trip!
Activities
Fun rock climbing gym just around the corner! All bouldering. There are also some great fitness and yoga classes and saunas!
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Austin Bouldering Project
979 Springdale RdFun rock climbing gym just around the corner! All bouldering. There are also some great fitness and yoga classes and saunas!
Peter Pan Mini Golf
1207 Barton Springs RdMini golf with fun eclectic scuptures! BYOB
BYOB pitch and putt in the middle of downtown!
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Butler Park Pitch & Putt
201 Lee Barton DrBYOB pitch and putt in the middle of downtown!
Greek cafe and coffee shop. Open mic nights on Thursdays and belly dancers on occasion!
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Opa
2050 S Lamar BlvdGreek cafe and coffee shop. Open mic nights on Thursdays and belly dancers on occasion!
Miles of hiking and nature trails right inside the city!
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Barton Creek Greenbelt
3755 South Capital of Texas HighwayMiles of hiking and nature trails right inside the city!
Texas State park with beautiful hiking, water holes, and playgrounds!
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Iparke yaseMcKinney Falls
5808 McKinney Falls PkwyTexas State park with beautiful hiking, water holes, and playgrounds!
Mavericks Dance Hall
1700 Grand Ave PkwyTexas dance hall!
Fun for all ages! Adults only skate night after 9PM on Saturday nights!
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Playland Skate Center
8822 McCann DrFun for all ages! Adults only skate night after 9PM on Saturday nights!
High-end movie/dining experience in downtown Austin! Shows curated list of indie films
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Violet Crown Social Club
1111 E 6th StHigh-end movie/dining experience in downtown Austin! Shows curated list of indie films
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Mueller
1911 Aldrich StEat and watch a movie!
Gorgeous hiking and swimming just outside of Austin
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I-Pedernales Falls State Park
2585 Park Rd 6026Gorgeous hiking and swimming just outside of Austin
Bouldin Acres
2027 S Lamar BlvdYard games and pickle ball!
Sandbox Vr
3100 Esperanza CrossingVR Games! Interesting and fun!
Kuya
4401 Freidrich LaneWellness community with a plethora of treatments
Super inventive and fun escape room in downtown Austin
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The Escape Game Austin
405 Red River StSuper inventive and fun escape room in downtown Austin
Lake Travis
Boating and swimming!
Skydive Spaceland San Marcos
517 Airfield RdSwimming in the clouds!
Izicelo ze-Zipline ze-Lake Travis
14529 Pocohontas TrailThe Domain
11410 Century Oaks TerraceShopping and dining
South Congress
Shopping and dining
Austin Paddle Shack
600 E Riverside Dr
Zilker Park
Volleyball, soccer, frisbee, picnic, play!
Isityalo saseZilker Botanical
2220 Barton Springs RdMoody Amphitheater
1401 Trinity StOutdoor concert venue
The most beautiful place in Austin. Natural spring-fed pool!
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Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton DrThe most beautiful place in Austin. Natural spring-fed pool!
Mueller Farmers' Market
2006 Philomena StBest dance in Austin! Tuesday nights social west coast swing dancing starting at 8:45P!
Go Dance Studio
2525 W Anderson LnBest dance in Austin! Tuesday nights social west coast swing dancing starting at 8:45P!
Cute place to walk around with some restaurants and theater
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Mueller Lake Park
4550 Mueller BlvdCute place to walk around with some restaurants and theater
Sightseeing
Umlauf Sculpture Garden & Museum
605 Azie Morton RdOne of the most romantic scenic overlooks in Austin
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Mount Bonnell
One of the most romantic scenic overlooks in Austin
Circuit of The Americas
9201 Circuit of the Americas Blvd
Texas Senate
1200 Congress AveWhole Foods Market
525 N Lamar BlvdFlagship store!
Amacebiso ngesixeko
Ukuhamba-hamba
Rideshares and scooters are the fastest way to travel
While some places are walkable (there are a couple of coffee shops within a 10-15 minute walk nearby), it's often pretty warm and humid in Austin so you may want to call a ride. Both Lyft and Uber are available in the area. There are also scooters available to rent. I have a bike in the laundry room that may also be used to get around to nearby places - just make sure you lock it up securely if leaving it unattended!
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Sunny weather!
It's usually pretty sunny and warm in Austin unless you're traveling during the winter months like January and February. It would be helpful to pack sunglasses and hats, as well as comfortable clothing and shoes to stay cool.