Guidebook for Austin, some of our favs
NEARBY Food Scene
If you don't want to go far for some great food... and most deliver!
Picnik
4801 Burnet RdHealthy and happy food.
épicerie café & grocery
2307 Hancock DrA 15 minute walk or less than 5 minute drive for some quick sandwiches but you come here for the wonderful muffins and desserts.
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Upper Crust Bakery
4508 Burnet RdA 15 minute walk or less than 5 minute drive for some quick sandwiches but you come here for the wonderful muffins and desserts.
Pacha Organic Cafe
2915 Burnet RdNot only great coffee, but great pancakes as well.
Expensive, but worth it for some of the best sushi you've ever had. A see for yourself in land locked Texas. (Reservations must be booked days if not weeks early!)
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Uchiko
4200 N Lamar BlvdExpensive, but worth it for some of the best sushi you've ever had. A see for yourself in land locked Texas. (Reservations must be booked days if not weeks early!)
The Peached Tortilla
5520 Burnet RdOne of our go to's for creative Austin fusion.
Local taco chain with fresh and health options. My favorite is the Ensalada Tacodeli, while the hubby likes to try whatever the daily special might be!
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Tacodeli
4200 N Lamar BlvdLocal taco chain with fresh and health options. My favorite is the Ensalada Tacodeli, while the hubby likes to try whatever the daily special might be!
A splurge, but with a ever changing farm to fresh changing menu, worth it for the amazing great meal you will have.
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Barley Swine
6555 Burnet RdA splurge, but with a ever changing farm to fresh changing menu, worth it for the amazing great meal you will have.
NEARBY Drinks & Nightlife
If you don't want to drink & drive and stay low key.
They don't deliver, but apps make it a click away if you don't want to do the 5 minute drive.
But best for an in house experience of their craft beer.
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Pinthouse Pizza
4729 Burnet RdThey don't deliver, but apps make it a click away if you don't want to do the 5 minute drive.
But best for an in house experience of their craft beer.
Draught House Pub & Brewery
4112 Medical PkwyVery local craft beer!
Technically a bar. Technically a dog friendly play area. It's puppy heaven for both you and your 4 legged friend!
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Yard Bar
6700 Burnet RdTechnically a bar. Technically a dog friendly play area. It's puppy heaven for both you and your 4 legged friend!
Parks & Nature
Zilker Metropolitan Park
2207 Barton Springs RdOnly a limited of hikers are allowed in the park, go early! Check their facebook page for status before heading out as its about an hour away.
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Enchanted Rock Summit
Only a limited of hikers are allowed in the park, go early! Check their facebook page for status before heading out as its about an hour away.
Gorgeous natural pool reminiscent of a Mexico cenote! Requires a reservation in the summer.
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Hamilton Pool Preserve
24300 Hamilton Pool RdGorgeous natural pool reminiscent of a Mexico cenote! Requires a reservation in the summer.
Parque Estatal McKinney Falls
5808 McKinney Falls PkwyEssentials
For quick needs - gallon of milk, drinks, snacks, etc.
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Rosedale Market
1309 W 45th StFor quick needs - gallon of milk, drinks, snacks, etc.
A less expensive Whole Foods, great for organic and a greater variety than your normal grocery of spices, vegetables, fruits and all sorts of foods!
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Central Market
4477 S Lamar BlvdA less expensive Whole Foods, great for organic and a greater variety than your normal grocery of spices, vegetables, fruits and all sorts of foods!
For all your basics, great place for all those items you need to stock the fridge with.
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H-E-B
5808 Burnet RdFor all your basics, great place for all those items you need to stock the fridge with.
The Grove Market
For those quick grocery items needed, its a 10ish minute walk or a 3 minute drive.
Arts & Culture
Umlauf Sculpture Garden & Museum
605 Azie Morton RdThinkery
1830 Simond AveA kids STEM museum that adults have fun in.
Bass Concert Hall
Broadway in Austin. For great theatre, this is the place.
Zach Theatre
202 S Lamar BlvdThe Long Center for the Performing Arts
701 W Riverside DrSightseeing
Texas Senate
1200 Congress AveStatesman Bat Observation Center
305 S Congress AveHighest easily accesible view of the lake/river and Austin.
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Mount Bonnell
Highest easily accesible view of the lake/river and Austin.
Shopping
Fun street shopping with local boutiques and restaurants up and down a few blocks.
Go on a 1st Thursday for additional vendors and activities streetside! Kinda like a art walk but so much more!
http://austin.culturemap.com/eventdetail/first-thursday-south-congress-avenue-2015/
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South Congress
Fun street shopping with local boutiques and restaurants up and down a few blocks.
Go on a 1st Thursday for additional vendors and activities streetside! Kinda like a art walk but so much more!
http://austin.culturemap.com/eventdetail/first-thursday-south-congress-avenue-2015/
All the big brands are here. Apple, Nordstrom... and even the luxury stores should you be in some need for expensive retail therapy. Tiffany's, Saks, LV, etc.
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The Domain
11410 Century Oaks TerraceAll the big brands are here. Apple, Nordstrom... and even the luxury stores should you be in some need for expensive retail therapy. Tiffany's, Saks, LV, etc.