Guidebook for Austin

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Guidebook for Austin

Food Scene

Unique, very eclectic "hipster" coffee house definitely worth seeing, try getting a table outside, their patio decorations are charming.
176 recommandé par les habitants
Spider House Ballroom
2906 Fruth St
176 recommandé par les habitants
Unique, very eclectic "hipster" coffee house definitely worth seeing, try getting a table outside, their patio decorations are charming.
Excellent hot chocolate & s'mores you're able to make right at your table! Great vibe w/ comfy lounges.
136 recommandé par les habitants
Halcyon
218 W 4th St
136 recommandé par les habitants
Excellent hot chocolate & s'mores you're able to make right at your table! Great vibe w/ comfy lounges.
If you want AUTHENTIC Mexican food in Austin (not Tex-Mex) this is the best place to go! They have everything from chilaquiles to aguas frescas.You also get pretty big portions for how little you pay!
17 recommandé par les habitants
Taquerias Arandinas
2110 E Riverside Dr
17 recommandé par les habitants
If you want AUTHENTIC Mexican food in Austin (not Tex-Mex) this is the best place to go! They have everything from chilaquiles to aguas frescas.You also get pretty big portions for how little you pay!
Great Mexican Martinis & Fajita platters! Their appetizers are pretty popular as well.
72 recommandé par les habitants
Trudy's Texas Star
409 W 30th St
72 recommandé par les habitants
Great Mexican Martinis & Fajita platters! Their appetizers are pretty popular as well.
"Classic American Comfort Food" great vibe, sit outside if the weather is nice. My favorite dish is their rainbow trout.
150 recommandé par les habitants
Moonshine Grill
303 Red River St
150 recommandé par les habitants
"Classic American Comfort Food" great vibe, sit outside if the weather is nice. My favorite dish is their rainbow trout.
They're locally famous for their Pad Thai which is a huge serving for the price, but you'll definitely have some good leftovers if you don't finish!
23 recommandé par les habitants
Madam Mam's
510 W 26th St
23 recommandé par les habitants
They're locally famous for their Pad Thai which is a huge serving for the price, but you'll definitely have some good leftovers if you don't finish!
Probably one of the most famous among our local eateries. I love this location best. Must try their "Kerbey Queso" Their menu offers tex-mex, breakfast, sandwiches, homestyle cooking & great desserts!
144 recommandé par les habitants
Kerbey Lane Cafe - Central
3704 Kerbey Ln
144 recommandé par les habitants
Probably one of the most famous among our local eateries. I love this location best. Must try their "Kerbey Queso" Their menu offers tex-mex, breakfast, sandwiches, homestyle cooking & great desserts!
Best wings in town!!! anybody in this city would agree
72 recommandé par les habitants
Pluckers Wing Bar
2222 Rio Grande St
72 recommandé par les habitants
Best wings in town!!! anybody in this city would agree
Similar to Kerbey Lane but more wholesome :)
478 recommandé par les habitants
Magnolia Cafe
1920 S Congress Ave
478 recommandé par les habitants
Similar to Kerbey Lane but more wholesome :)
One of the best venues you can eat at if you want an awesome view of the hill country by the water! Great seafood & Tex-Mex choices.
269 recommandé par les habitants
Hula Hut
3825 Lake Austin Blvd
269 recommandé par les habitants
One of the best venues you can eat at if you want an awesome view of the hill country by the water! Great seafood & Tex-Mex choices.
Delicious burgers. A line of people that wraps around outside is normal any given day, but it can move pretty fast & if you have the time it's worth it.
780 recommandé par les habitants
Hopdoddy Burger Bar
1400 S Congress Ave
780 recommandé par les habitants
Delicious burgers. A line of people that wraps around outside is normal any given day, but it can move pretty fast & if you have the time it's worth it.
Walking into this store makes you feel like you just stepped into a Willy Wonka movie. You can buy all sorts of candy by the pound. They even have a bar where you can get freshly made malts & shakes.
91 recommandé par les habitants
Big Top Candy Shop
1706 S Congress Ave
91 recommandé par les habitants
Walking into this store makes you feel like you just stepped into a Willy Wonka movie. You can buy all sorts of candy by the pound. They even have a bar where you can get freshly made malts & shakes.
Thai Street Food! Their Tori Meshi (Thai Chicken kara-age over rice) & the Brussel Sprouts Salad are a must try
77 recommandé par les habitants
East Side King
2000 E 6th St
77 recommandé par les habitants
Thai Street Food! Their Tori Meshi (Thai Chicken kara-age over rice) & the Brussel Sprouts Salad are a must try
Peruvian street food! Must try their chicken sandwiches with the sauce
8 recommandé par les habitants
Ceviche7
502 W 30th St
8 recommandé par les habitants
Peruvian street food! Must try their chicken sandwiches with the sauce
Reservations preferred but they take walk-ins. Their brisket tacos are unforgettable.
149 recommandé par les habitants
Suerte
1800 E 6th St
149 recommandé par les habitants
Reservations preferred but they take walk-ins. Their brisket tacos are unforgettable.

Parks & Nature

Perfect view of Austin's beautiful skyline! There's a splash pad for the kiddos & those w/ a youthful spirit. Nice walking paths. Easy access to Town Lake & our famous hike & bike trails.
Liz Carpenter Fountain
1000 Barton Springs Road
Perfect view of Austin's beautiful skyline! There's a splash pad for the kiddos & those w/ a youthful spirit. Nice walking paths. Easy access to Town Lake & our famous hike & bike trails.
One of my favorite spots in the ATX, gorgeous view & easy to get to.
54 recommandé par les habitants
Pennybacker Bridge
5300 N Capital of Texas Hwy
54 recommandé par les habitants
One of my favorite spots in the ATX, gorgeous view & easy to get to.

Drinks & Nightlife

Laid-back place to have a drink & just relax over good conversation. Like most other bars on Rainey St, it's a remodeled old home turned into a bar, great concept.
60 recommandé par les habitants
Icenhauer's
83 Rainey St
60 recommandé par les habitants
Laid-back place to have a drink & just relax over good conversation. Like most other bars on Rainey St, it's a remodeled old home turned into a bar, great concept.
Eclectic aesthetic in Austin’s East Sixth District
149 recommandé par les habitants
Shangri-La
1016 E 6th St
149 recommandé par les habitants
Eclectic aesthetic in Austin’s East Sixth District

Sightseeing

Locally famous, great view, a bit of a hike to the top but there's tables so you can bring a picnic, so it can be very much worth it.
1082 recommandé par les habitants
Mount Bonnell
1082 recommandé par les habitants
Locally famous, great view, a bit of a hike to the top but there's tables so you can bring a picnic, so it can be very much worth it.

Shopping

Texas Longhorn shirts, keychains, mugs, jewelry, etc., they have it ALL. 3 floors filled with tons of Longhorn souvenirs & gear.
17 recommandé par les habitants
University Co-op
2246 Guadalupe St
17 recommandé par les habitants
Texas Longhorn shirts, keychains, mugs, jewelry, etc., they have it ALL. 3 floors filled with tons of Longhorn souvenirs & gear.
Austin's South Congress district is filled w/ unique shops, restaurants & food trucks you won't find anywhere else. Must-see when in town.
13 recommandé par les habitants
The District at SoCo
501 E Oltorf St
13 recommandé par les habitants
Austin's South Congress district is filled w/ unique shops, restaurants & food trucks you won't find anywhere else. Must-see when in town.

Essentials

My favorite local grocery store. They carry many locally grown / organic produce & have a hot bar.
337 recommandé par les habitants
Wheatsville Food Co-Op
3101 Guadalupe St
337 recommandé par les habitants
My favorite local grocery store. They carry many locally grown / organic produce & have a hot bar.