Guidebook for Austin
Parks & Nature
Barton Springs Pool and ACL are located here. Beautiful and nice big park.
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Zilker Metropolitan Park
2207 Barton Springs RdBarton Springs Pool and ACL are located here. Beautiful and nice big park.
Barton Springs is a big natural spring-fed swimming pool. You must see this wonderful place! "The soul of the city. Very refreshing and unique.” Sooo Austin!
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Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton DrBarton Springs is a big natural spring-fed swimming pool. You must see this wonderful place! "The soul of the city. Very refreshing and unique.” Sooo Austin!
Kayaking, canoeing, paddle boating, walking, running and bicycling trails...beautiful!
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Lady Bird Lake
Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike TrailKayaking, canoeing, paddle boating, walking, running and bicycling trails...beautiful!
Only a 6 minute walk from the apartment! Beautiful Shoal Creek, some interesting historical plaques, nice nature trails, basketball courts, etc!
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I-Peace District Park
1100 Kingsbury StOnly a 6 minute walk from the apartment! Beautiful Shoal Creek, some interesting historical plaques, nice nature trails, basketball courts, etc!
Gorgeous natural spring-fed pool! Not as unique as Barton Springs but still very Austin. Just go! And don’t miss the funny old photographs on display from the 1920’s of people swimming there!
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Deep Eddy Municipal Pool
401 Deep Eddy AveGorgeous natural spring-fed pool! Not as unique as Barton Springs but still very Austin. Just go! And don’t miss the funny old photographs on display from the 1920’s of people swimming there!
Highest point in the city with beautiful views! Go for the sunrise or sunset!
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Mount Bonnell
Highest point in the city with beautiful views! Go for the sunrise or sunset!
They have peacocks! Free & near Mount Bonnell!
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Mayfield Park and Nature Preserve
3505 W 35th StThey have peacocks! Free & near Mount Bonnell!
Rent a kayak, canoe, or paddle board and enjoy the river! You get a discount if you pick up trash you find.
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Zilker Park Boat Rentals
2101 Andrew Zilker RdRent a kayak, canoe, or paddle board and enjoy the river! You get a discount if you pick up trash you find.
If you have or rent a car please go here. Beautiful! Nature preserve, pool, and hiking trails.
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Hamilton Pool Preserve
24300 Hamilton Pool RdIf you have or rent a car please go here. Beautiful! Nature preserve, pool, and hiking trails.
Heated free pool in winter (until March 20 or so)! From about November 20 to about March 20
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Big Stacy Neighborhood Park
700 E Live Oak StHeated free pool in winter (until March 20 or so)! From about November 20 to about March 20
Heated free pool in the winter (until about March 20 or so)! From about November 20 to about March 20
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Bartholomew Municipal Pool
1800 E 51st StHeated free pool in the winter (until about March 20 or so)! From about November 20 to about March 20
Donation yoga place on East 6th near Franklin BBQ. Burn off the BBQ! Pay $2 or $20, whatever you want, to try a class- classes all day every day 8am to 10pm or so.
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Practice Yoga Austin
1103 E 6th StDonation yoga place on East 6th near Franklin BBQ. Burn off the BBQ! Pay $2 or $20, whatever you want, to try a class- classes all day every day 8am to 10pm or so.
Pay $2 or $20, whatever you want, to try yoga classes all day long (about 8am to 10pm) at this donation yoga place!
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Black Swan Yoga
403 Orchard StPay $2 or $20, whatever you want, to try yoga classes all day long (about 8am to 10pm) at this donation yoga place!
Beautiful free gardens! What’s not to love? :) Great for a date, friends, families, alone...but it closes at 5pm.
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Isityalo saseZilker Botanical
2220 Barton Springs RdBeautiful free gardens! What’s not to love? :) Great for a date, friends, families, alone...but it closes at 5pm.
Arts & Culture
Elisabet Ney is a free art and history museum in a beautiful historic home. Interesting story of a female artist who lived here in the 1800s & nice sculptures.
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Elisabet Ney Museum
304 E 44th StElisabet Ney is a free art and history museum in a beautiful historic home. Interesting story of a female artist who lived here in the 1800s & nice sculptures.
Blanton Museum of Art is 15 min walking from AirBnB. Free each Thursday and open until 9pm the 3rd Thursday of every month, otherwise about $10 (not including student discount). Art and great performances (often live local music)!
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Blanton Museum of Art
200 East Martin Luther King Junior BoulevardBlanton Museum of Art is 15 min walking from AirBnB. Free each Thursday and open until 9pm the 3rd Thursday of every month, otherwise about $10 (not including student discount). Art and great performances (often live local music)!
Beautiful historic theatre/event venue! See a movie, a concert, or some performance or event here and you won’t regret it. It is not far from the apartment, maybe a 25 minute walk or 5 minutes by car.
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Paramount Theatre
713 Congress AveBeautiful historic theatre/event venue! See a movie, a concert, or some performance or event here and you won’t regret it. It is not far from the apartment, maybe a 25 minute walk or 5 minutes by car.
This is a great place to visit if you want to see the ballet, the opera, or some cultural event. It is a nice venue but there is not a point to go here unless you will attend such an event. The nearby Zilker Park is nice. See their website as they have many shows!
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The Long Center for the Performing Arts
701 W Riverside DrThis is a great place to visit if you want to see the ballet, the opera, or some cultural event. It is a nice venue but there is not a point to go here unless you will attend such an event. The nearby Zilker Park is nice. See their website as they have many shows!
Cozy and comfortable movie theater with both popular and less popular movies, including artistic ones. Great location not far from apartment on a beautiful street with Christmas lights on the trees all year.
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Violet Crown Social Club
1111 E 6th StCozy and comfortable movie theater with both popular and less popular movies, including artistic ones. Great location not far from apartment on a beautiful street with Christmas lights on the trees all year.
Alamo Drafthouse at the Ritz is a very Austin movie theater! You can order pretty good food and alcohol! They have sing-a-long and fun interactive events! Not far from apartment.
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Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Ritz
320 East 6th StreetAlamo Drafthouse at the Ritz is a very Austin movie theater! You can order pretty good food and alcohol! They have sing-a-long and fun interactive events! Not far from apartment.
One of my favorite clubs/bars/live music and event venues and it is an LGBTQ one! Nice trees and outdoor stage/areas, drinks, nearby vegan food truck!
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Cheer Up Charlies
900 Red River StOne of my favorite clubs/bars/live music and event venues and it is an LGBTQ one! Nice trees and outdoor stage/areas, drinks, nearby vegan food truck!
Music/events venue with coffee, alcohol, food, and open until midnight most nights and 2am weekends. 18 min walk from apartment.
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Spider House Ballroom
2906 Fruth StMusic/events venue with coffee, alcohol, food, and open until midnight most nights and 2am weekends. 18 min walk from apartment.
Perhaps the most fun bar/club/music venue in town with competitive and hilarious piano playing!
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Pete's Dueling Piano Bar
421 E 6th StPerhaps the most fun bar/club/music venue in town with competitive and hilarious piano playing!
Stubb’s is a marvelous music venue and it has good BBQ. Quintessentially Austin, I have memories of when Matisyahu recorded his “Live at Stubb’s” album here...
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Stubb's Bar-B-Q
801 Red River StStubb’s is a marvelous music venue and it has good BBQ. Quintessentially Austin, I have memories of when Matisyahu recorded his “Live at Stubb’s” album here...
24 hours a day 7 days a week! Music! Cofee! Alcohol (due to the law, alcohol only 8am to 2am). Mazal Tov Cocktail Hour Klezmer Yiddish band play free/for tips each Monday and are a delight!
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The Buzz Mill
1505 Town Creek Dr24 hours a day 7 days a week! Music! Cofee! Alcohol (due to the law, alcohol only 8am to 2am). Mazal Tov Cocktail Hour Klezmer Yiddish band play free/for tips each Monday and are a delight!
Decent food, alcohol, coffee etc.- the reason I suggest it is that it is open until 2am if you go out late then want to eat/drink/talk as most restaurants in Austin close by 11.
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Halcyon
218 W 4th StDecent food, alcohol, coffee etc.- the reason I suggest it is that it is open until 2am if you go out late then want to eat/drink/talk as most restaurants in Austin close by 11.
Not fancy but a 7 min walk from apartment and often good and cheap local live music. Cozy for a drink and conversation.
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The Hole In the Wall
2538 Guadalupe StNot fancy but a 7 min walk from apartment and often good and cheap local live music. Cozy for a drink and conversation.
Classic Austin music and dance venue near abundant food! Alcohol served! Don’t miss the mural of Aretha Franklin on top of building!
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The Continental Gallery
1313 S Congress AveClassic Austin music and dance venue near abundant food! Alcohol served! Don’t miss the mural of Aretha Franklin on top of building!
Interesting Mexican art and cultural museum. I also recommend “La Peña,” a similar museum a 3 min walk from this one that has free admission.
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I-Mexic-Arte Museum
419 Congress AvenueInteresting Mexican art and cultural museum. I also recommend “La Peña,” a similar museum a 3 min walk from this one that has free admission.
Wonderful Mexican/Latin American cultural center near beautiful green belt walking, hiking and biking trails, river, kayaking, cute cafe/coffee shop on river I can’t remember the name of...they have art shows, music and dance performances, etc! Many free and family-friendly events.
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Mexican American Cultural Center
600 River StWonderful Mexican/Latin American cultural center near beautiful green belt walking, hiking and biking trails, river, kayaking, cute cafe/coffee shop on river I can’t remember the name of...they have art shows, music and dance performances, etc! Many free and family-friendly events.
I don’t like hookah but I’ve sat on the cute tables in the lovely outdoor area and had a nice time with people who were into the hookah.
Kasbah Moroccan Lounge
2714 Guadalupe StI don’t like hookah but I’ve sat on the cute tables in the lovely outdoor area and had a nice time with people who were into the hookah.
Lovely place with nice and very large outdoor area for coffee, food, alcohol, music, and homemade kombucha on tap!
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Cosmic Coffee + Beer Garden
121 Pickle RdLovely place with nice and very large outdoor area for coffee, food, alcohol, music, and homemade kombucha on tap!
A mere 15 minute walk from the AirBnb, this jazz club is a must! The musicians are fantastic! Good place to grab a drink and listen to impressive music.
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Elephant Room
315 Congress AveA mere 15 minute walk from the AirBnb, this jazz club is a must! The musicians are fantastic! Good place to grab a drink and listen to impressive music.
The garden and sculptures are so romantic! It’s often free to enter- at most they will charge $5. The only problem is it often closes early (around 5pm) so check online to make sure it’ll be open. Should take about 30 min to experience.
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Umlauf Sculpture Garden & Museum
605 Azie Morton RdThe garden and sculptures are so romantic! It’s often free to enter- at most they will charge $5. The only problem is it often closes early (around 5pm) so check online to make sure it’ll be open. Should take about 30 min to experience.
Cozy and romantic place for wine, music, and cheese. My friend played the harp dressed as a mermaid here every week until she moved out of town! :) It’s that sort of place! ;)
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House Wine
408 Josephine StCozy and romantic place for wine, music, and cheese. My friend played the harp dressed as a mermaid here every week until she moved out of town! :) It’s that sort of place! ;)
Great spot for local live music and entertainment! They also serve alcohol and food.
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Cactus Cafe
2247 Guadalupe StGreat spot for local live music and entertainment! They also serve alcohol and food.
The coffee is good and they have interesting entertainment such as a monthly burlesque show. I saw a great Indian classical band here. The martial arts theme is a bit cheesy but whatever. :)
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Kick Butt Coffee
5775 Airport BlvdThe coffee is good and they have interesting entertainment such as a monthly burlesque show. I saw a great Indian classical band here. The martial arts theme is a bit cheesy but whatever. :)
Anytime they are performing I recommend you go...they are great! I also recommend the Austin Symphony (who often accompany the ballet or opera) and Austin Opera! :)
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Ballet Austin
501 W 3rd StAnytime they are performing I recommend you go...they are great! I also recommend the Austin Symphony (who often accompany the ballet or opera) and Austin Opera! :)
Classic and fun comedy club full of chutzpah and life! :) One of the most fun things to do on or near 6th Street.
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Esther's Follies
525 E 6th StClassic and fun comedy club full of chutzpah and life! :) One of the most fun things to do on or near 6th Street.
Classy area for live music, drinks, art, clubs, nightlife- I also recommend 4th Street, 5th street, West 6th Street and central 6th Street on quieter nights (not weekends so much but maybe you won’t mind the loud undergrads).
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Rainey Street
Rainey StreetClassy area for live music, drinks, art, clubs, nightlife- I also recommend 4th Street, 5th street, West 6th Street and central 6th Street on quieter nights (not weekends so much but maybe you won’t mind the loud undergrads).
This is a fun place when they have live music to sit outside and eat Tex Mex local fare and hear local music :)
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Güero's Taco Bar
1412 S Congress AveThis is a fun place when they have live music to sit outside and eat Tex Mex local fare and hear local music :)
This is a classy, nice bar that is fun on Thursday nights when they have jazz night :) Old speakeasy 1929 building!
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The Roosevelt Room
307 W 5th StThis is a classy, nice bar that is fun on Thursday nights when they have jazz night :) Old speakeasy 1929 building!
Comedy club that has comedy and improv every night! Near 5th street so about 15 min walking from AirBnB.
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Fallout Theater
616 Lavaca StComedy club that has comedy and improv every night! Near 5th street so about 15 min walking from AirBnB.
This is a cool little theatre with some thought-provoking plays and shows. The Long Center is more elegant with more options but for its small size the Vortex does great. Good food trucks, bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and a park nearby as well (walk around a bit and you’ll see, it’s all right there).
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The Vortex
2307 Manor RdThis is a cool little theatre with some thought-provoking plays and shows. The Long Center is more elegant with more options but for its small size the Vortex does great. Good food trucks, bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and a park nearby as well (walk around a bit and you’ll see, it’s all right there).
Cute cafe and theater near the Paramount that has pretty good food, drinks (coffee, alcoholic), music and plays despite its small size and unassuming vibe. The Paramount is more historic and elegant with more options but The Hideout does super for its small size. It’s about 17 min walking from AirBnB.
The Hideout Theatre
617 Congress AvenueCute cafe and theater near the Paramount that has pretty good food, drinks (coffee, alcoholic), music and plays despite its small size and unassuming vibe. The Paramount is more historic and elegant with more options but The Hideout does super for its small size. It’s about 17 min walking from AirBnB.
Bar and great music venue with plenty of space and 3 stages both inside and outside :) downtown ATX
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Mohawk Austin
912 Red River StBar and great music venue with plenty of space and 3 stages both inside and outside :) downtown ATX
Quintessential country music and dancing club if you’re looking for that Texas experience ;) :) food & alcohol as well...totally TX!
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Broken Spoke
3201 S Lamar BlvdQuintessential country music and dancing club if you’re looking for that Texas experience ;) :) food & alcohol as well...totally TX!
Super cute dance studio with dance lessons and social dances of all kinds but focus is on Latin :) often live music as well
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Esquina Tango
209 Pedernales StSuper cute dance studio with dance lessons and social dances of all kinds but focus is on Latin :) often live music as well
A true Austin Blues institution. This is one of the oldest music clubs in Austin with good music (not only Blues but mainly).
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Antone's
305 E 5th StA true Austin Blues institution. This is one of the oldest music clubs in Austin with good music (not only Blues but mainly).
This and the rest of 5th Street and 4th Street for me are nicer than 6th for nightlife, generally, and include LGBTQ bars. 6th is also fun don’t get me wrong. Music, dancing and parties!
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West 6th Street
West 6th StreetThis and the rest of 5th Street and 4th Street for me are nicer than 6th for nightlife, generally, and include LGBTQ bars. 6th is also fun don’t get me wrong. Music, dancing and parties!
This is a fun bar for the rooftop near the street and trees, nice patio up there, and not many undergrads go here. An accepting and LGBTQ friendly crowd though not an LGBTQ venue.
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The Silo on Seventh
1300 E 7th StThis is a fun bar for the rooftop near the street and trees, nice patio up there, and not many undergrads go here. An accepting and LGBTQ friendly crowd though not an LGBTQ venue.
This is an LGBTQ club with cheap good drinks, fun drag shows, dancing, music- nice people and not too loud or crazy so you can actually talk to your friends.
Seller's Underground
213 W 4th StThis is an LGBTQ club with cheap good drinks, fun drag shows, dancing, music- nice people and not too loud or crazy so you can actually talk to your friends.
Shopping
Blue Velvet
217 W N Loop BlvdVintage shop near Epoch Coffee. Fun!
This is a fun toy store that actually has plenty of funny gift items for adults as well as kids. Very Austin! Good if you need a keepsake or gift.
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Toy Joy
403 West 2nd StreetThis is a fun toy store that actually has plenty of funny gift items for adults as well as kids. Very Austin! Good if you need a keepsake or gift.
Austin vibe with abundant local shopping. Often music and live street performances as well. Lots of cool street art, art galleries, good restaurants, music/dance venues, clubs, funky shops, and fun...probably my favorite area of Austin. :) Really a nice area! Go!
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South Congress Avenue
South Congress AvenueAustin vibe with abundant local shopping. Often music and live street performances as well. Lots of cool street art, art galleries, good restaurants, music/dance venues, clubs, funky shops, and fun...probably my favorite area of Austin. :) Really a nice area! Go!
This place has a lot of clothes (mainly women’s) that are a bit cool and unusual for not too much money.
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Buffalo Exchange
2904 Guadalupe StThis place has a lot of clothes (mainly women’s) that are a bit cool and unusual for not too much money.
Jewelry store that is very popular with women (and some men and people of other genders). Local designer!
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Kendra Scott
3800 N Lamar BlvdJewelry store that is very popular with women (and some men and people of other genders). Local designer!
Unique shopping that supports fair trade and rural artisans in the developing world with sustainability. Many handmade beautiful items! :)
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Ten Thousand Villages
4803 Burnet RdUnique shopping that supports fair trade and rural artisans in the developing world with sustainability. Many handmade beautiful items! :)
Handmade treasures by artisans in developing countries who get paid a fair price. :)
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Ten Thousand Villages
4803 Burnet RdHandmade treasures by artisans in developing countries who get paid a fair price. :)
Pretty area for shopping and walking- good restaurants and coffee shops, near the river and library, pretty lights on trees at night, near gardens, downtown, cinema, music, drinks and almost everything there is to do in Austin- can’t go wrong!
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2nd Street District
211 Guadalupe StPretty area for shopping and walking- good restaurants and coffee shops, near the river and library, pretty lights on trees at night, near gardens, downtown, cinema, music, drinks and almost everything there is to do in Austin- can’t go wrong!
Essentials
Lovely little food co-operative near the studio. Lots of local produce and goods. Little neighborhood grocery store.
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Wheatsville Food Co-Op
3101 Guadalupe StLovely little food co-operative near the studio. Lots of local produce and goods. Little neighborhood grocery store.
Abundant local produce and other food. Live free music often as well. Only Saturdays 9am to 1pm. 25 min from apartment.
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SFC Farmers' Market Downtown
422 Guadalupe StAbundant local produce and other food. Live free music often as well. Only Saturdays 9am to 1pm. 25 min from apartment.
Yummy coffee a 5 min walk from apartment! Good study/work spot.
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Lucky Lab Coffee Co.
2421 San Antonio StYummy coffee a 5 min walk from apartment! Good study/work spot.
This is a meditation, wellness, and spiritual center that is absolutely fantastic and open to all religions and those with no religion. I recommend the meditations and energy healings. Good to recharge and heal!
Activate Austin
5555 N Lamar BlvdThis is a meditation, wellness, and spiritual center that is absolutely fantastic and open to all religions and those with no religion. I recommend the meditations and energy healings. Good to recharge and heal!
Need groceries or anything? Only a 7 minute walk from AirBnB :) you may use my shampoo, coffee, etc. but if you want your own it is here! :)
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Target
2300 W Ben White BlvdNeed groceries or anything? Only a 7 minute walk from AirBnB :) you may use my shampoo, coffee, etc. but if you want your own it is here! :)
Food scene
A 4 minute walk from the apartment :) supermarket with good free coffee for everybody at all times :)
Fresh Plus Grocery
1221 W Lynn StBeautiful gardens and organic, vegan, delicious, affordable, nice local restaurant near ACL/Zilker/Barton Springs that I went to often as a child. :) Fun experience- you sit at a table with other people present, community-style!
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Casa de Luz Village
1701 Toomey RdBeautiful gardens and organic, vegan, delicious, affordable, nice local restaurant near ACL/Zilker/Barton Springs that I went to often as a child. :) Fun experience- you sit at a table with other people present, community-style!
Affordable Asian food! Some of the best Asian food around...nothing fancy but tasty.
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Koriente
621 E 7th StAffordable Asian food! Some of the best Asian food around...nothing fancy but tasty.
Cute cafe with good food! Fair prices and not far from apartment.
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Galaxy Cafe West Lynn
1000 W Lynn StCute cafe with good food! Fair prices and not far from apartment.
This Ethiopian place has a tasty lunch special for $10 all you can eat buffet on weekdays. Good service from the sweet family who own and run it. 18 min from apartment and vegan-friendly.
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Aster's Ethiopian Restaurant
2804 N Interstate Hwy 35This Ethiopian place has a tasty lunch special for $10 all you can eat buffet on weekdays. Good service from the sweet family who own and run it. 18 min from apartment and vegan-friendly.
You won’t believe these tasty burgers are actually vegan and healthy! Open late!
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Arlo's
2906 Fruth StYou won’t believe these tasty burgers are actually vegan and healthy! Open late!
Seasonal, local, organic, tasty Chinese food a 25 minute walk from apartment. Nice atmosphere! Best Asian food in town other than Uchi.
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Wu Chow
500 W 5th StSeasonal, local, organic, tasty Chinese food a 25 minute walk from apartment. Nice atmosphere! Best Asian food in town other than Uchi.
Some of the best Italian food in town! Seasonal, local and organic produce. Beautiful interior and exterior!
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L'Oca d'Oro
1900 Simond AveSome of the best Italian food in town! Seasonal, local and organic produce. Beautiful interior and exterior!
More than a bar it is one of the best Mexican restaurants in town! 20 minutes from apartment.
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Manuel's
310 Congress AveMore than a bar it is one of the best Mexican restaurants in town! 20 minutes from apartment.
Too tasty to be a vegan burger joint and yet that’s what it is :)
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Arlo's
2906 Fruth StToo tasty to be a vegan burger joint and yet that’s what it is :)
Arlo's
2906 Fruth StVegan burgers that taste like the real deal!
Go here if you’re in South Austin! Tasty NYC-style Jewish deli food. Owner is very friendly and helpful.
Jewhungry?
4701 Monterey Oaks BlvdGo here if you’re in South Austin! Tasty NYC-style Jewish deli food. Owner is very friendly and helpful.
Possibly the best food in town but extremely expensive so only if a special occasion or you can afford it!
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Uchi
801 S Lamar BlvdPossibly the best food in town but extremely expensive so only if a special occasion or you can afford it!
Delicious Greek food, coffee and wine at a fair price! Nice atmosphere both inside and outside, gorgeous old tree and mosaics!
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Opa
2050 S Lamar BlvdDelicious Greek food, coffee and wine at a fair price! Nice atmosphere both inside and outside, gorgeous old tree and mosaics!
Tasty healthy Israeli street food! Vegan-friendly! Beautiful trees outside and quite near the river.
TLV
111 Congress AvenueTasty healthy Israeli street food! Vegan-friendly! Beautiful trees outside and quite near the river.
Among the best food in Austin. American/Tex Mex focus which isn’t my favorite but they use high-quality ingredients and great flavor combinations!
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Picnik
4801 Burnet RdAmong the best food in Austin. American/Tex Mex focus which isn’t my favorite but they use high-quality ingredients and great flavor combinations!
This unassuming place has good affordable Arab food and if you look closely you’ll notice pleasant art on the walls and the next-door Hookah lounge that is quite nice.
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Halal Bros
2712 Guadalupe StThis unassuming place has good affordable Arab food and if you look closely you’ll notice pleasant art on the walls and the next-door Hookah lounge that is quite nice.
This is pretty good Tex Mex that is open 24 hours a day and 7 days a week. Mostly tacos.
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Tyson's Tacos
4905 Airport BlvdThis is pretty good Tex Mex that is open 24 hours a day and 7 days a week. Mostly tacos.
Never tried the donuts but the Indian samosas are delicious and it is open until 2am. 15 min walk from apartment.
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Ken's Donuts
2820 Guadalupe StNever tried the donuts but the Indian samosas are delicious and it is open until 2am. 15 min walk from apartment.
Good Indian food. Beautiful building from the 1800s (the interior is nice). The alcoholic drinks are great. Fair prices. 18 min walk from apartment.
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The Clay Pit
1601 Guadalupe StGood Indian food. Beautiful building from the 1800s (the interior is nice). The alcoholic drinks are great. Fair prices. 18 min walk from apartment.
Fine cuisine with decent portion sizes! Fairly reasonably priced for what it is (slightly fancy)...Italian, French, American fare. 15 min from Airbnb and open until midnight.
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Caroline Restaurant
621 Congress AveFine cuisine with decent portion sizes! Fairly reasonably priced for what it is (slightly fancy)...Italian, French, American fare. 15 min from Airbnb and open until midnight.
True Tex Mex! They serve traditional Texan food and drinks until 2am. It is extremely affordable. It’s not bad (it won’t be the best food you’ve ever had but it’s good) and a favorite with tourists so I can comfortably recommend it to you. :) 12 min from AirBnB. Sometimes they have live drag shows, trivia, or sports games on the TV in the background.
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Trudy's Texas Star
409 W 30th StTrue Tex Mex! They serve traditional Texan food and drinks until 2am. It is extremely affordable. It’s not bad (it won’t be the best food you’ve ever had but it’s good) and a favorite with tourists so I can comfortably recommend it to you. :) 12 min from AirBnB. Sometimes they have live drag shows, trivia, or sports games on the TV in the background.
Fancy, extremely delicious Italian restaurant for a special occasion (about 18 min from AirBnB)!
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North Italia
11506 Century Oaks TerraceFancy, extremely delicious Italian restaurant for a special occasion (about 18 min from AirBnB)!
Tex Mex delicious and affordable food! They have vegan, organic, and meat options so something for everyone. The doña salsa is very spicy but you must try it as it is divine. 18 min from AirBnB.
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Tacodeli
4200 N Lamar BlvdTex Mex delicious and affordable food! They have vegan, organic, and meat options so something for everyone. The doña salsa is very spicy but you must try it as it is divine. 18 min from AirBnB.
UTea Pho
2222 Rio Grande StYummy inexpensive Vietnamese food, coffee, dessert and tea a 3 minute walk from the AirBnb.
Famous Texan BBQ about 20 min from the apartment. You’ll likely have to wait in line for 20 min. The food will be worth the wait.
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Franklin Barbecue
900 E 11th StFamous Texan BBQ about 20 min from the apartment. You’ll likely have to wait in line for 20 min. The food will be worth the wait.
This is the best Thai place in town and the prices are fair. Organic, seasonal, local, vegan, grass-fed beef, gluten-free dessert and coconut ice cream options!
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Thai Fresh
909 W Mary StThis is the best Thai place in town and the prices are fair. Organic, seasonal, local, vegan, grass-fed beef, gluten-free dessert and coconut ice cream options!
Classic Jewish deli that you’ll surely enjoy but they close at 3 so for breakfast or lunch only. 15 min from apartment.
Biderman's Deli
800 Brazos StClassic Jewish deli that you’ll surely enjoy but they close at 3 so for breakfast or lunch only. 15 min from apartment.
Cute and yummy mom and pop cafe. Highly recommended but only for breakfast or lunch as they close at 3.
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FoodHeads
616 W 34th StCute and yummy mom and pop cafe. Highly recommended but only for breakfast or lunch as they close at 3.
Pleasant hole in the wall place with delicious burgers and other American and Texan food.
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Counter Cafe
1914 E 6th StPleasant hole in the wall place with delicious burgers and other American and Texan food.
Yummy vegan restaurant serving American, Texan, Southern, Comfort Food, Soul Food, and Tex Mex classics. :) So Austin!
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Counter Culture
2908 E Cesar Chavez StYummy vegan restaurant serving American, Texan, Southern, Comfort Food, Soul Food, and Tex Mex classics. :) So Austin!
Cute coffee shop on a fancy, pretty street with affordable yummy coffee and pretty good food.
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Jo's Coffee
1300 S Congress AveCute coffee shop on a fancy, pretty street with affordable yummy coffee and pretty good food.
Wonderful Italian restaurant owned by an adorable born and raised true Austin couple! One of the best in town. Try the exquisite chocolate and desserts after your divine meal. :) Cute Austin atmosphere, nice date place, or for friends or family, or even alone :)
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Intero Restaurant
2612 E Cesar Chavez StWonderful Italian restaurant owned by an adorable born and raised true Austin couple! One of the best in town. Try the exquisite chocolate and desserts after your divine meal. :) Cute Austin atmosphere, nice date place, or for friends or family, or even alone :)
Delicious, reasonably priced healthy restaurant with vegan, bar, gluten-free, meat...gorgeous old tree in patio area. Pretty interior as well.
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Vinaigrette
2201 College AveDelicious, reasonably priced healthy restaurant with vegan, bar, gluten-free, meat...gorgeous old tree in patio area. Pretty interior as well.
Seasonal, local, Southern American, Tex Mex, French, and classic healthy options- a nice mix and open 24/7. Affordable as well.
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24 Diner
600 N Lamar BlvdSeasonal, local, Southern American, Tex Mex, French, and classic healthy options- a nice mix and open 24/7. Affordable as well.
This is not a fancy place but it has some of the cheapest very good drinks in town and it is near a very good pizza place that is open until midnight and has vegan and gluten-free options. Bars in Austin are open until 2am (generally 4pm to 2am).
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Violet Crown Social Club
1111 E 6th StThis is not a fancy place but it has some of the cheapest very good drinks in town and it is near a very good pizza place that is open until midnight and has vegan and gluten-free options. Bars in Austin are open until 2am (generally 4pm to 2am).
This is great after seeing nearby Mount Bonnell! Tasty vegan food & good local alcohol but make a reservation first!
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The Beer Plant
3110 Windsor RdThis is great after seeing nearby Mount Bonnell! Tasty vegan food & good local alcohol but make a reservation first!
Near Violet Crown Social Club bar (in general bars in Austin operate from 4pm to 2am), this yummy pizza place has gluten-free and vegan options and is open until midnight. :)
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Via 313 Pizza
10106 W 6th StNear Violet Crown Social Club bar (in general bars in Austin operate from 4pm to 2am), this yummy pizza place has gluten-free and vegan options and is open until midnight. :)
This is far from the AirBnB but if you really crave Persian food you’ll be in for some of the best of your life. :) Try the saffron ice cream!
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Caspian Grill
12518 Research BlvdThis is far from the AirBnB but if you really crave Persian food you’ll be in for some of the best of your life. :) Try the saffron ice cream!
Awesome cheap falafel, halvah, and Mediterranean/Middle Eastern staples (tahini etc.) you can eat in the shop or buy and take to eat at home. They have a location on Burnett as well, both about the same distance from AirBnB.
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Phoenicia
2912 S Lamar BlvdAwesome cheap falafel, halvah, and Mediterranean/Middle Eastern staples (tahini etc.) you can eat in the shop or buy and take to eat at home. They have a location on Burnett as well, both about the same distance from AirBnB.
A bit expensive but one of the best meals I’ve had in my life and by the river. Also near downtown. Worth it for a special occasion.
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Arlo Grey
111 E Cesar Chavez StA bit expensive but one of the best meals I’ve had in my life and by the river. Also near downtown. Worth it for a special occasion.
It feels like a Russian house with antiques and cool items! It’s quite the experience, like traveling back in time! They serve free vodka shots normally with any meal and the food is good. Free Tango dance lessons on Tuesdays or Thursdays (check online) and often live music!
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Russian House
307 E 5th StIt feels like a Russian house with antiques and cool items! It’s quite the experience, like traveling back in time! They serve free vodka shots normally with any meal and the food is good. Free Tango dance lessons on Tuesdays or Thursdays (check online) and often live music!
Delicious French food in an alluring atmosphere and great part of town near the river and downtown.
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Le Politique
110 San Antonio StDelicious French food in an alluring atmosphere and great part of town near the river and downtown.
Sightseeing
Free and very interesting! It is a 5 minute walk from the apartment. They have ancient books and photographs including the first photograph ever and an original Gutenberg Bible.
Harry Ransom Center
300 W 21st StInteresting museum exhibition about the life of U.S. President LBJ! Free!
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LBJ Presidential Library
2313 Red River StInteresting museum exhibition about the life of U.S. President LBJ! Free!
See thousands of harmless Mexican free-tailed bats 🦇emerge just after sunset nightly! Incredible! Don’t be shy...they eat harmful insects such as mosquitoes! In town March-October!
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Ibridge ye-Congress Avenue
Congress AvenueSee thousands of harmless Mexican free-tailed bats 🦇emerge just after sunset nightly! Incredible! Don’t be shy...they eat harmful insects such as mosquitoes! In town March-October!
3 minute walk to beautiful historic 1800’s home with a free museum inside so why not see it?
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Neill-Cochran House Museum
2310 San Gabriel St3 minute walk to beautiful historic 1800’s home with a free museum inside so why not see it?
Touristy historical place you absolutely must see...always free! Amazing architecture and sad but important history (slavery, etc.)
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Texas Senate
1200 Congress AveTouristy historical place you absolutely must see...always free! Amazing architecture and sad but important history (slavery, etc.)
I am recommending the hotel... please go inside! It is old and beautiful! Have a look at the distinctly Texan hotel built in the 1800’s. :) Free to peek inside :)
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The Driskill
217 Congress AveI am recommending the hotel... please go inside! It is old and beautiful! Have a look at the distinctly Texan hotel built in the 1800’s. :) Free to peek inside :)
Breathtakingly beautiful inside and as long as some conflicting event isn’t occurring, free and available to all to enter and have a look around. :) Historic 1800’s interior! 5 minute walk from AirBnB. :)
The Texas Federation of Women's Clubs
2312 San Gabriel StBreathtakingly beautiful inside and as long as some conflicting event isn’t occurring, free and available to all to enter and have a look around. :) Historic 1800’s interior! 5 minute walk from AirBnB. :)