Guidebook for Austin
Food Scene
Great selection of beer and it is walking distance from our house.
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B.D. Riley's Irish Pub at Mueller
1905 Aldrich StGreat selection of beer and it is walking distance from our house.
L'Oca d'Oro
1900 Simond AveExquisite Italian food.
Great food, vibe and it is walking distance from our apt.
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Halcyon
218 W 4th StGreat food, vibe and it is walking distance from our apt.
Great pizza - walking distance from our house.
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Stella Public House
1905 Aldrich StGreat pizza - walking distance from our house.
Lick Honest Ice Creams
1100 S Lamar BlvdLocal made, unique ice cream.
Bao'd Up
1911 Aldrich StWonderful food (not heavy food) and craft drinks. Excellent vibe. Can walk there from our apt.
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Contigo
2027 Anchor LnWonderful food (not heavy food) and craft drinks. Excellent vibe. Can walk there from our apt.
Xian Sushi and Noodle
1801 E 51st StTHE BEST Asian food around.
TOTALLY worth the short drive. Absolutely extraordinary fine dining (Austin casual style). Make sure you make a reservation. It's a busy place.
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Launderette
2115 Holly StTOTALLY worth the short drive. Absolutely extraordinary fine dining (Austin casual style). Make sure you make a reservation. It's a busy place.
Home Slice Pizza
1415 S Congress AvePerfect pizza
There isn't any better bagel place out there. Be prepared for a wait. Not much seating. Get it to go.
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Rockstar Bagels
1900 Rosewood AveThere isn't any better bagel place out there. Be prepared for a wait. Not much seating. Get it to go.
Entertainment & Activities
Eat GREAT food and drink while you take in a movie!
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Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Mueller
1911 Aldrich StEat GREAT food and drink while you take in a movie!
This is a children's museum. GREAT place to take kids on a rainy day or ANY day.
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Thinkery
1830 Simond AveThis is a children's museum. GREAT place to take kids on a rainy day or ANY day.
Parks & Nature
Great park to walk around. Farmer's market on Sunday's from 10-2.
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Mueller Lake Park
4550 Mueller BlvdGreat park to walk around. Farmer's market on Sunday's from 10-2.
Bull Creek District Park
Bull Creek District Park: Pedestrian Walkway 2Nice Austin Park
Great short hikes. Best in cooler weather.
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Mayfield Park and Nature Preserve
3505 W 35th StGreat short hikes. Best in cooler weather.
This place is gorgeous, but it's WAAAY overcrowded. Natural springs, hiking, picnicking, kiddie train, playground, etc. But prepare for crowds.
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Zilker Metropolitan Park
2207 Barton Springs RdThis place is gorgeous, but it's WAAAY overcrowded. Natural springs, hiking, picnicking, kiddie train, playground, etc. But prepare for crowds.
Arts & Culture
Lots of great shows come to the Long Center.
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The Long Center for the Performing Arts
701 W Riverside DrLots of great shows come to the Long Center.
Very interesting and family friendly.
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Bullock Texas State History Museum
1800 Congress AveVery interesting and family friendly.
This place is VERY interesting and it's close to our apartment.
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LBJ Presidential Library
2313 Red River StThis place is VERY interesting and it's close to our apartment.