Guidebook for Austin
Sightseeing
Beautiful views, a fun and car-free walk and bike path connects you to downtown, east side, and Rainey street neighborhoods.
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Lady Bird Lake Boardwalk
Lady Bird Lake BoardwalkBeautiful views, a fun and car-free walk and bike path connects you to downtown, east side, and Rainey street neighborhoods.
Texas Senate
1200 Congress AveThe Texas State Capitol, where all the dirt goes down.
Come see North America's largest urban bat colony of 1.5 million bats fly out from beneath the South Congress bridge at sunset. It's creepy and wonderful all at the same time.
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Statesman Bat Observation Center
305 S Congress AveCome see North America's largest urban bat colony of 1.5 million bats fly out from beneath the South Congress bridge at sunset. It's creepy and wonderful all at the same time.
Shopping
Get weird in Austin's famed Lucy & Disguise costume shop, just one in many quirky and unique Austin shops along South Congress Avenue.
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Lucy in Disguise with Diamonds
1506 S Congress AveGet weird in Austin's famed Lucy & Disguise costume shop, just one in many quirky and unique Austin shops along South Congress Avenue.
Arts & Culture
Famous for it's odd duck pre-screening entertainment and laid back vibe. Good eats, drinks, and a strict no texting policy. You will never want to go to a normal movie theater ever again.
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Alamo Drafthouse Cinema South Lamar
1120 S Lamar BlvdFamous for it's odd duck pre-screening entertainment and laid back vibe. Good eats, drinks, and a strict no texting policy. You will never want to go to a normal movie theater ever again.
Famous for it's odd duck pre-screening entertainment and laid back vibe. Good eats, drinks, and a strict no texting policy. You will never want to go to a normal movie theater ever again.
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Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas
320 E 6th StFamous for it's odd duck pre-screening entertainment and laid back vibe. Good eats, drinks, and a strict no texting policy. You will never want to go to a normal movie theater ever again.
As a visitor to Austin, you have to experience Austin's (famous or infamous) 6th Street at least once. If you survive, you will have a story to tell.
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Sixth Street Historic District
As a visitor to Austin, you have to experience Austin's (famous or infamous) 6th Street at least once. If you survive, you will have a story to tell.
Rainey Street is a tiny neighborhood of modest homes that have all been renovated into a full block of quirky and unique bars. So fun. A must-do for any visitor that enjoys nightlife.
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Rainey Street
Rainey StreetRainey Street is a tiny neighborhood of modest homes that have all been renovated into a full block of quirky and unique bars. So fun. A must-do for any visitor that enjoys nightlife.
One of Austin's top new music venues. Some of the best musical artists & bands in the world visit this intimate venue. Definitely check what's on the billing & catch a show here while you're in town.
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ACL Live
310 W Willie Nelson BlvdOne of Austin's top new music venues. Some of the best musical artists & bands in the world visit this intimate venue. Definitely check what's on the billing & catch a show here while you're in town.
Another row of great bars & live music. Stop in Hotel Vegas and catch arguably the best and hottest Austin band, a Giant Dog for an unforgettable show.
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East 6th Street
East 6th StreetAnother row of great bars & live music. Stop in Hotel Vegas and catch arguably the best and hottest Austin band, a Giant Dog for an unforgettable show.
A great spot to catch shows during SXSW or Fun Fun Fun Fest. A very quick walk down the trail from our apartment.
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Auditorium Shores at Town Lake Metropolitan Park
900 W Riverside DrA great spot to catch shows during SXSW or Fun Fun Fun Fest. A very quick walk down the trail from our apartment.
Food Scene
Coffee shop by day, cocktail bar by night. Actually both night & day. Here you can bust out your laptop, have a cup o' Jo, get a black berry mojito, roast smores with friends, or all of the above.
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Halcyon
218 W 4th StCoffee shop by day, cocktail bar by night. Actually both night & day. Here you can bust out your laptop, have a cup o' Jo, get a black berry mojito, roast smores with friends, or all of the above.
Fast cheap hot subs. An Austin favorite. And right across the block from apartment!
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ThunderCloud Subs
2308 Lake Austin BlvdFast cheap hot subs. An Austin favorite. And right across the block from apartment!
Green Mesquite BBQ
1400 Barton Springs RdSome good BBQ - yum yum yum
The tastiest coffee shop in town. Walk up the street to Jo's to grab some caffeine and snap a photo in front of Jo's iconic "I Love You" script on the side.
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Jo's Coffee
1300 S Congress AveThe tastiest coffee shop in town. Walk up the street to Jo's to grab some caffeine and snap a photo in front of Jo's iconic "I Love You" script on the side.
Another Austin favorite - breakfast served 24 hours a day. A good place to go when you're looking for some good eats at 4 a.m.
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Magnolia Cafe
1920 S Congress AveAnother Austin favorite - breakfast served 24 hours a day. A good place to go when you're looking for some good eats at 4 a.m.
Sugar Mama's Bakeshop
1905 S 1st StBest cupcake shop in town.
Hey Cupcake!
4209 Airport BoulevardYummy cupcakes!
Austin's #1 local ice cream shop, Amy's is another must visit. Try some Mexican Vanilla (a local favorite) or something a little crazier like chocolate wasabi.
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Amys Ice Creams
1301 S Congress AveAustin's #1 local ice cream shop, Amy's is another must visit. Try some Mexican Vanilla (a local favorite) or something a little crazier like chocolate wasabi.
This isn't an Austin original, but Portland's finest donut chain made it down to Austin! And if you've never tried it, here's your chance!
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Voodoo Doughnut - 6th Street
212 E 6th StThis isn't an Austin original, but Portland's finest donut chain made it down to Austin! And if you've never tried it, here's your chance!
Super popular vegetarian restaurant, very uniquely Austin design.
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Bouldin Creek Cafe
1900 S 1st StSuper popular vegetarian restaurant, very uniquely Austin design.
Everything Else
Barton Springs pool has been called the jewel and the heart and spirit of Austin. Lie in the shade underneath the Cottonwood trees or take a dip into the water, a chilly 70 degree F year round.
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Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2131 William Barton DrBarton Springs pool has been called the jewel and the heart and spirit of Austin. Lie in the shade underneath the Cottonwood trees or take a dip into the water, a chilly 70 degree F year round.
Drinks & Nightlife
One of the best high-end spots to grab some cocktails if you're in the mood for something on the super classy side of things
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W Austin
200 Lavaca StOne of the best high-end spots to grab some cocktails if you're in the mood for something on the super classy side of things