Guidebook for Austin
Essentials
The world’s leader in natural and organic foods, with more than 270 stores, Whole Foods Market began as a small neighborhood grocer 25 years ago.
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Whole Foods Market
525 N Lamar BlvdThe world’s leader in natural and organic foods, with more than 270 stores, Whole Foods Market began as a small neighborhood grocer 25 years ago.
Drinks & Nightlife
An Austin original, the Ginger Man has been serving fine beers since 1994. Features an outside beer garden perfect for enjoying a sunny afternoon.
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The Ginger Man Austin
301 Lavaca StreetAn Austin original, the Ginger Man has been serving fine beers since 1994. Features an outside beer garden perfect for enjoying a sunny afternoon.
Sightseeing
It's where the politicos are shaking in Texas, well, at least for 90 days every other year. And the dome is 6 ft higher than the U.S. Capitol!
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Texas Capitol Visitors Center
112 E 11th StIt's where the politicos are shaking in Texas, well, at least for 90 days every other year. And the dome is 6 ft higher than the U.S. Capitol!
The name says it all. Great place to watch the lake at sunset.
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Pfluger Pedestrian Bridge
222 Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike TrailThe name says it all. Great place to watch the lake at sunset.
Food Scene
Coffeehouse by day, bar & lounge by night, where you can always relax and find your own personal halcyon. (We recommend the S'mores...)
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Halcyon
218 W 4th StCoffeehouse by day, bar & lounge by night, where you can always relax and find your own personal halcyon. (We recommend the S'mores...)
Award-winning beers from on-site microbrewery & delicious BBQ! Daily specials, happy hour & outdoor seating.
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Uncle Billy's Brewery & Smokehouse
1530 Barton Springs RdAward-winning beers from on-site microbrewery & delicious BBQ! Daily specials, happy hour & outdoor seating.
At this spot, size doesn't matter. Good spot, good service, and damn good food! Located on on The Drag, just north of UT campus. Small lot, so consider biking/walking.
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Torchy's Tacos
2809 S 1st StAt this spot, size doesn't matter. Good spot, good service, and damn good food! Located on on The Drag, just north of UT campus. Small lot, so consider biking/walking.
Sitting at the gateway to Barton Heights, Flipnotics serves up damn good coffee and is a quick walk to the trailhead.
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Flipnotics
1601 Barton Springs RoadSitting at the gateway to Barton Heights, Flipnotics serves up damn good coffee and is a quick walk to the trailhead.
Juicy chicken, peppery pork loin and moist brisket are among the combo-plate possibilities.
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Iron Works Barbecue
100 Red River StJuicy chicken, peppery pork loin and moist brisket are among the combo-plate possibilities.
Austin's original absinthe house is a lesson in European romanticism. Favorite date spot in the city!
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Péché
208 W 4th StAustin's original absinthe house is a lesson in European romanticism. Favorite date spot in the city!
World-renowned Bar-B-Que, alongside an extra portion of Texas Hill Country hospitality.
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Salt Lick BBQ
18300 Farm to Market Rd 1826World-renowned Bar-B-Que, alongside an extra portion of Texas Hill Country hospitality.
Local, seasonal, super delicious elevated diner-style cuisine, open 24 hours a day. Because there is nothing wrong with waffles and a milkshake at any hour.
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Counter Cafe
1914 E 6th StLocal, seasonal, super delicious elevated diner-style cuisine, open 24 hours a day. Because there is nothing wrong with waffles and a milkshake at any hour.
Shopping
Bring your folding cash, cos you're going to want to stock up on toy robots, games, hula hoops, Gama Go, and so much more grooviness!
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Toy Joy
403 West 2nd StreetBring your folding cash, cos you're going to want to stock up on toy robots, games, hula hoops, Gama Go, and so much more grooviness!
BookPeople is a locally owned, independent bookstore located in downtown Austin.
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BookPeople
603 N Lamar BlvdBookPeople is a locally owned, independent bookstore located in downtown Austin.
Everything Else
You may know it for a Boat Show or a Bridal Convention, but we love it for SXSW.
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Austin Convention Center
500 E Cesar Chavez StYou may know it for a Boat Show or a Bridal Convention, but we love it for SXSW.
Three acres in size, Barton Springs Pool is fed from underground springs and is on average 68 degrees year-round. Robert Redford learned to swim here when he was 5.
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Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton DrThree acres in size, Barton Springs Pool is fed from underground springs and is on average 68 degrees year-round. Robert Redford learned to swim here when he was 5.
You've wandered into Longhorn nation — the place where everyone bleeds burnt orange, achieves a first-class education and aspires to change the world.
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University of Texas at Austin
You've wandered into Longhorn nation — the place where everyone bleeds burnt orange, achieves a first-class education and aspires to change the world.
Arts & Culture
The Hideout is a tasty local coffee spot with all kinds of baked goods inside to feed your inner glutton. Features some of the best improv comedy around, every weekend night.
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The Hideout Theatre
617 Congress AveThe Hideout is a tasty local coffee spot with all kinds of baked goods inside to feed your inner glutton. Features some of the best improv comedy around, every weekend night.
Austin's only independently owned and operated movie theater. They serve a full menu of dinner and drinks to your seat while you watch the movie.
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Alamo Drafthouse Cinema South Lamar
1120 S Lamar BlvdAustin's only independently owned and operated movie theater. They serve a full menu of dinner and drinks to your seat while you watch the movie.
Bowling, drinks, karaoke and great bar food with a sweet retro feel.
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The Highball
1120 S Lamar BlvdBowling, drinks, karaoke and great bar food with a sweet retro feel.