Guidebook for Austin
Food Scene
JuiceLand
1625 Barton Springs RdHealthy and delicious smoothies and juices
One of our favorite restaurants in town. Seasonal dishes, organic meats, and tapas-sized meals with great cocktails, too. Perfect if you're an experimental eater and wouldn't mind a cricket taco!
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Odd Duck
1201 S Lamar BlvdOne of our favorite restaurants in town. Seasonal dishes, organic meats, and tapas-sized meals with great cocktails, too. Perfect if you're an experimental eater and wouldn't mind a cricket taco!
Delicious spicy thai food and cocktails with a trendy lounge feel inside
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Sway
1417 S 1st StDelicious spicy thai food and cocktails with a trendy lounge feel inside
One of the best restaurants in town, especially for brunch. Prepare for an hour wait on weekends, but it's worth it if you get the Carrot Cake French Toast (tip: get one for the table and share!).
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South Congress Cafe
1600 S Congress AveOne of the best restaurants in town, especially for brunch. Prepare for an hour wait on weekends, but it's worth it if you get the Carrot Cake French Toast (tip: get one for the table and share!).
Delicious vegetarian/ vegan restaurant that meat eaters also love. Look out for Elijah Wood who often eats here and owns a home a few doors down!
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Bouldin Creek Cafe
1900 S 1st StDelicious vegetarian/ vegan restaurant that meat eaters also love. Look out for Elijah Wood who often eats here and owns a home a few doors down!
One of the best ice creams in the country! Classic flavors meet weird ones (anyone up for Goat cheese, honey, and thyme) in this ice creamery that's sure to please everyone.
270 personas locales recomiendan
Lick Honest Ice Creams
1100 S Lamar BlvdOne of the best ice creams in the country! Classic flavors meet weird ones (anyone up for Goat cheese, honey, and thyme) in this ice creamery that's sure to please everyone.
Sightseeing
Natural springs pool with a diving board - great for kids, too!
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Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton DrNatural springs pool with a diving board - great for kids, too!
Austin's biggest park holds events sometimes and in general is great for people-watching. Dog friendly and a great view of downtown! This is where ACL is held in October.
1533 personas locales recomiendan
Zilker Metropolitan Park
2207 Barton Springs RdAustin's biggest park holds events sometimes and in general is great for people-watching. Dog friendly and a great view of downtown! This is where ACL is held in October.
Arts & Culture
Canoe, kayak, and standup paddleboard (SUP) rentals. The creek feeds out onto Town Lake!
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Zilker Park Boat Rentals
2101 Andrew Zilker RdCanoe, kayak, and standup paddleboard (SUP) rentals. The creek feeds out onto Town Lake!
Coolest movie theater ever with table service (meals & drinks) throughout the film! Get there 30 minutes before the show for the pre-show!
770 personas locales recomiendan
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema South Lamar
1120 S Lamar BlvdCoolest movie theater ever with table service (meals & drinks) throughout the film! Get there 30 minutes before the show for the pre-show!
There's always a show or concert to see at the Long Center - check their site for tickets!
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The Long Center for the Performing Arts
701 W Riverside DrThere's always a show or concert to see at the Long Center - check their site for tickets!
Get your live music at The Continental Club every night of the week!
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The Continental Gallery
1313 S Congress AveGet your live music at The Continental Club every night of the week!
Shopping
Antiques meet museum meets taxidermy. Fun just to walk around and see their color-curated rooms!
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Uncommon Objects
1602 Fort View RdAntiques meet museum meets taxidermy. Fun just to walk around and see their color-curated rooms!
Lucy in Disguise with Diamonds
1506 S Congress AveCostumes and more costumes!!!
Drinks & Nightlife
If Dirty 6th is too rambunctious for you, try the bars on Rainey Street. 31 of these bars were built as homes before 1934 so they're smaller and more intimate.
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Rainey Street
Rainey StreetIf Dirty 6th is too rambunctious for you, try the bars on Rainey Street. 31 of these bars were built as homes before 1934 so they're smaller and more intimate.