Guidebook for Austin
Food Scene
Quaint coffee shop on the edge of a creek. Great coffee and chill vibe.
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Once Over Coffee Bar
2009 S 1st StQuaint coffee shop on the edge of a creek. Great coffee and chill vibe.
Named 2016 Brewpub of the Year by the Great American Beer Festival. Great live music 5/7 nights of the week. Delicious one-of-a-kind beers and pizzas. My favorite spot in town.
435 locals raden deze aan
The Austin Beer Garden Brewing Co.
1305 W Oltorf StNamed 2016 Brewpub of the Year by the Great American Beer Festival. Great live music 5/7 nights of the week. Delicious one-of-a-kind beers and pizzas. My favorite spot in town.
President Obama's favorite taco spot and a signature Austin restaurant. Great tacos. Funky vibe.
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Torchy's Tacos
2809 S 1st StPresident Obama's favorite taco spot and a signature Austin restaurant. Great tacos. Funky vibe.
Bouldin Creek Cafe
1900 S 1st StGreat drinks, tasty food, funky ambiance.
One of my favorite spots. Great coffee, local beer, music, trivia, outdoor movies, etc. Named best coffee shop in 2016 and best new bar in 2014.
435 locals raden deze aan
Radio Coffee & Beer
4204 Menchaca RdOne of my favorite spots. Great coffee, local beer, music, trivia, outdoor movies, etc. Named best coffee shop in 2016 and best new bar in 2014.
Arts & Culture
The oldest continuously running theatre in the state. Touring shows, live music and so much more. Also, it's my place of employment.
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Paramount Theatre
713 Congress AveThe oldest continuously running theatre in the state. Touring shows, live music and so much more. Also, it's my place of employment.
Order drinks, food and dessert right to your table at this theatre. Great for a date or with family!
770 locals raden deze aan
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema South Lamar
1120 S Lamar BlvdOrder drinks, food and dessert right to your table at this theatre. Great for a date or with family!
Parks & Nature
A huge urban park with great views of downtown. Also, the location of ACL music festival.
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Zilker Metropolitan Park
2207 Barton Springs RdA huge urban park with great views of downtown. Also, the location of ACL music festival.
A natural spring-fed pool that stays crisp, cool and clear year-round.
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Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton DrA natural spring-fed pool that stays crisp, cool and clear year-round.
Riverfront hike/bike/jogging trail. Beautiful views especially when the sun rises or sets on the water.
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Auditorium Shores at Town Lake Metropolitan Park
900 W Riverside DrRiverfront hike/bike/jogging trail. Beautiful views especially when the sun rises or sets on the water.
Essentials
Rated the 2nd best grocery chain in the U.S. and where I go for everything. Bring your own shopping bags! I'm happy to lend you some!
100 locals raden deze aan
H-E-B Pharmacy
1801 E 51st StRated the 2nd best grocery chain in the U.S. and where I go for everything. Bring your own shopping bags! I'm happy to lend you some!
Whole Foods Market
525 N Lamar BlvdWorld first Whole Food's and their corporate HQ.
Shopping
A great spot to stroll through local shops, bars, weirdos and some of the best of what Austin has to offer! Quirkly local shops abound up and down this street.
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South Congress Cafe
1600 S Congress AveA great spot to stroll through local shops, bars, weirdos and some of the best of what Austin has to offer! Quirkly local shops abound up and down this street.
Sightseeing
Texas Senate
1200 Congress AveSt. Edward's University
3001 S Congress AveA bridge of the main street of Texas. Home to the worlds largest urban bat population. Stunning to see them emerge
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Congress Avenue Bridge
Congress AvenueA bridge of the main street of Texas. Home to the worlds largest urban bat population. Stunning to see them emerge
Graffiti Park at Castle Hill
1008 Baylor StDrinks & Nightlife
If I'm going out, I usually end up here. Grungy Austin staples mixed with new and hip spots.
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East 6th Street
East 6th Street If I'm going out, I usually end up here. Grungy Austin staples mixed with new and hip spots.
A neat historic district with upscale nightlife and unique culture.
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Rainey Street
Rainey Street A neat historic district with upscale nightlife and unique culture.
My pick for dive bar in walking distance (though there are plenty more).
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Crow Bar
3116 S Congress AveMy pick for dive bar in walking distance (though there are plenty more).