Food Scene
Right around the corner! Quirky and quick... hang out or take it to go.
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Flightpath Coffeehouse
5011 Duval StRight around the corner! Quirky and quick... hang out or take it to go.
Quack's 43rd Street Bakery
411 E 43rd StWalking distance... great pastries.
Walking distance. Breakfast, lunch or dinner. Love their chicken dishes! We've been going here for 25 years.
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Julio's Cafe
4230 Duval StWalking distance. Breakfast, lunch or dinner. Love their chicken dishes! We've been going here for 25 years.
Great burgers, sweet potaoe fries and ice cream! Beer! kid's play area! Shuffleboard!
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Phils Ice House
5620 Burnet RdGreat burgers, sweet potaoe fries and ice cream! Beer! kid's play area! Shuffleboard!
Mother's Cafe
Vegetarian. Austin original.
Motto: "Sorry, We're Open" Good, huge breakfasts. Hard to get into on the weekends if you sleep in too late. :)
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Magnolia Cafe
1920 S Congress AveMotto: "Sorry, We're Open" Good, huge breakfasts. Hard to get into on the weekends if you sleep in too late. :)
Expensive, but worth it. Food is excellent and atmosphere and service top notch.
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Fonda San Miguel Restaurant
2330 W N Loop BlvdExpensive, but worth it. Food is excellent and atmosphere and service top notch.
Part of the SoCo revival. Good quality food at a reasonable price. Love the margaritas.
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Güero's Taco Bar
1412 S Congress AvePart of the SoCo revival. Good quality food at a reasonable price. Love the margaritas.
cinnamon rolls and "black gold" cookies; fresh sandwiches and salads for lunch
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Upper Crust Bakery
4508 Burnet Rdcinnamon rolls and "black gold" cookies; fresh sandwiches and salads for lunch
Matt's El Rancho
2613 S Lamar BlvdFamily favorite.
Austin icon. Best migas tacos in town. Hippie church on Sundays.
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Maria's Taco Xpress
1210 S Lamar BlvdAustin icon. Best migas tacos in town. Hippie church on Sundays.
Foreign & Domestic
306 E 53rd Stupscale dining within walking distance
Komé
5301 Airport Blvdsushi in walking distance
Sightseeing
The crown jewel in the Austin parks system. Natural spring fed pool. Kid's play area, train, hiking pays, picnic areas.
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Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton DrThe crown jewel in the Austin parks system. Natural spring fed pool. Kid's play area, train, hiking pays, picnic areas.
Zilker
Hike, bike or run... this is where Austin fitness happens.
Nice park with kids play area and walking/running trail and lakes.
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Mueller
Nice park with kids play area and walking/running trail and lakes.
Man-made, spring fed pool. Family favorite. Sister pool to Barton Springs.
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Eilers (Deep Eddy) Neighborhood Park
401 Deep Eddy AveMan-made, spring fed pool. Family favorite. Sister pool to Barton Springs.
Mueller Lake Park
4550 Mueller BlvdClose by hike and bike trail and play scape.
Essentials
North Lamar Boulevard
North Lamar BoulevardThe grocery store for foodies (other than Whole Foods).
Avenue H
Avenue HGroceries and general merchandise
Fresh Plus Grocery
1221 W Lynn StSmall neighborhood grocery store
Arts & Culture
Closest 18 hole muni golf course.
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Morris Williams Golf Course station
Closest 18 hole muni golf course.
Hancock Recreation Center
811 E 41st Stquick nine holes
Austin Music Hall
208 Nueces StreetMusic venue
ACL Live
310 W Willie Nelson BlvdGreat music venue
Drinks & Nightlife
drink.well.
207 E 53rd Stsmall but packs a big punch; try the vodka gimlet
Workhorse Bar
100 N Loop Blvd EHamburgers and french fries are delicous
Everything Else
Melvin's Deli Comfort
Recently written up in local paper for excellent pastrami sandwiches.
Austin Convention Center
500 E Cesar Chavez StWhere many events are held
Dell Children's Medical Center
4900 Mueller BlvdChildren's Hospital
Entertainment & Activities
Thinkery
1830 Simond AveChildren's Museum