Guidebook for Austin
Essentials
Every single Saturday (rain or shine!) from 9am-1pm, there’s a farmers’ market in Republic Square Park. There’s live music, food trucks, fruit and veggie booths, and activities for kids. Vendors on any given Saturday are selling a range of cheeses, meats, flowers, jams, local Austin honey and tons of food are hot and ready for consumption while you peruse. Vendors come and go and aren’t the same every weekend, so, you might see an adorable miniature pony when they have a petting zoo. If you’re a frequent farmers’ market goer you might find this to be on the smaller side in terms of vendors or space, but it’s got some real Texas charm.
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SFC Farmers' Market Downtown
422 Guadalupe StEvery single Saturday (rain or shine!) from 9am-1pm, there’s a farmers’ market in Republic Square Park. There’s live music, food trucks, fruit and veggie booths, and activities for kids. Vendors on any given Saturday are selling a range of cheeses, meats, flowers, jams, local Austin honey and tons of food are hot and ready for consumption while you peruse. Vendors come and go and aren’t the same every weekend, so, you might see an adorable miniature pony when they have a petting zoo. If you’re a frequent farmers’ market goer you might find this to be on the smaller side in terms of vendors or space, but it’s got some real Texas charm.
Arts & Culture
The Blanton Museum of Art is located kitty-corner from the Bullock Texas State History Museum on Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. and offers permanent as well as rotating exhibits and there’s something for everyone to enjoy. It’s not so large that you have to map and plan your next stop; in fact, you could probably see almost everything in one afternoon. Thursdays are FREE! Any day of the week, however, is also free for children under 12, active military ID carriers, University of Texas students, and K-12 teachers. The museum actually just reopened after a beautiful remodel in February 2017. If you want to check it out, I’d log in to http://blantonmuseum.org/exhibitions-calendar/ to see the curr
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The Blanton Museum of Art
200 East Martin Luther King Junior BoulevardThe Blanton Museum of Art is located kitty-corner from the Bullock Texas State History Museum on Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. and offers permanent as well as rotating exhibits and there’s something for everyone to enjoy. It’s not so large that you have to map and plan your next stop; in fact, you could probably see almost everything in one afternoon. Thursdays are FREE! Any day of the week, however, is also free for children under 12, active military ID carriers, University of Texas students, and K-12 teachers. The museum actually just reopened after a beautiful remodel in February 2017. If you want to check it out, I’d log in to http://blantonmuseum.org/exhibitions-calendar/ to see the curr
If you’re looking for a weird time, the curios of the MOTW is the place for you! Shrunken heads, two headed mermaids, and much more mysterious exhibits live in this quirky little place. The showmanship is really what sells it and it’s very kid friendly if you have a curious little one who is looking for some sightseeing of his own. Parking is easy to find, and the tickets are only $12 for adults and less for children- and each ticket comes with admission to the sideshow!! The gift shop is almost as much fun as the small tour itself! Austin prides itself on being weird, so it’s befitting to visit the MOTW while you are there. Bring cash.
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Museum of The Weird
412 E 6th StIf you’re looking for a weird time, the curios of the MOTW is the place for you! Shrunken heads, two headed mermaids, and much more mysterious exhibits live in this quirky little place. The showmanship is really what sells it and it’s very kid friendly if you have a curious little one who is looking for some sightseeing of his own. Parking is easy to find, and the tickets are only $12 for adults and less for children- and each ticket comes with admission to the sideshow!! The gift shop is almost as much fun as the small tour itself! Austin prides itself on being weird, so it’s befitting to visit the MOTW while you are there. Bring cash.
Food Scene
TORCHYS. This place has gone to the moon and back with some off-the-grid taco combinations. The Brushfire is jerk chicken, mangoes, jalapenos, sour cream and cilantro. The Independent is deep-fried battered portobello mushroom strips, roasted corn, pickled carrots, refried black beans, and avocados with an insane chili aioli sauce that I would order shots of if they offered it. I like Torchy’s because there’s a ton of vegetarian tacos that are so flavorful, even meat-eaters would love. While you’re stuffing your face with a few different varieties of tacos, don’t forget to save room for the elote. There’s probably 10 or 11 locations in Austin alone.
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Torchy's Tacos
1311 South 1st StreetTORCHYS. This place has gone to the moon and back with some off-the-grid taco combinations. The Brushfire is jerk chicken, mangoes, jalapenos, sour cream and cilantro. The Independent is deep-fried battered portobello mushroom strips, roasted corn, pickled carrots, refried black beans, and avocados with an insane chili aioli sauce that I would order shots of if they offered it. I like Torchy’s because there’s a ton of vegetarian tacos that are so flavorful, even meat-eaters would love. While you’re stuffing your face with a few different varieties of tacos, don’t forget to save room for the elote. There’s probably 10 or 11 locations in Austin alone.
Drinks & Nightlife
The White Horse is definitely a must see if you want to put on your cowboy boots and two-step to some real live Texas music. I definitely would recommend checking the calendar for monthly events https://www.thewhitehorseaustin.com . Some nights there’s free dance lessons, sometimes there’s a chili cook off competition, or food trucks outside. Don’t be too scared to try it out because this isn’t real complicated line dancing- it’s mostly two-step which is great for beginners or first time country dancers! If you want to get your yee-haw on, White Horse is where the local crowd likes to honk down.
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The White Horse
500 Comal StThe White Horse is definitely a must see if you want to put on your cowboy boots and two-step to some real live Texas music. I definitely would recommend checking the calendar for monthly events https://www.thewhitehorseaustin.com . Some nights there’s free dance lessons, sometimes there’s a chili cook off competition, or food trucks outside. Don’t be too scared to try it out because this isn’t real complicated line dancing- it’s mostly two-step which is great for beginners or first time country dancers! If you want to get your yee-haw on, White Horse is where the local crowd likes to honk down.
Entertainment & Activities
The theater that just celebrated its 100th birthday has a long history of how it still stands today and has been reborn and is more beautiful that you can imagine. Film festivals, standup comedy, broadway plays, concerts and parties fill this historic landmark and can’t be passed up! There’s plenty of parking all over Congress Ave. and the staff gets you seated quickly and easily. Everything about this place oozes history; even the bathrooms have upholstered vanities you can sit down at to fix your hair and makeup. There’s bars and concession stands all over the theater so it’s perfect for date night or to bring the kids along.
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Paramount Theatre
713 Congress AveThe theater that just celebrated its 100th birthday has a long history of how it still stands today and has been reborn and is more beautiful that you can imagine. Film festivals, standup comedy, broadway plays, concerts and parties fill this historic landmark and can’t be passed up! There’s plenty of parking all over Congress Ave. and the staff gets you seated quickly and easily. Everything about this place oozes history; even the bathrooms have upholstered vanities you can sit down at to fix your hair and makeup. There’s bars and concession stands all over the theater so it’s perfect for date night or to bring the kids along.
Getting Around
Ride Austin is the town’s best rideshare app, and it’s a co-op. With apps available to both iphone and Android, it’s a must-download if you need a ride around town. There’s even an option to round your fare to the nearest dollar to donate the change to local charities.
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Ride Austin
Ride Austin is the town’s best rideshare app, and it’s a co-op. With apps available to both iphone and Android, it’s a must-download if you need a ride around town. There’s even an option to round your fare to the nearest dollar to donate the change to local charities.
Sightseeing
(a.k.a. The Pennybacker Bridge) To experience the bridge like the locals do, you’ll have to hike to the top of an overlook that has the most beautiful view of the bridge, the Colorado River, and Downtown Austin! To get to the overlook, go south on 360 Loop/Capital of Texas Highway from 2222. After passing West Courtyard Drive and just before the bridge and light, you will see parking on the side of the road alongside a cliff to your right. The trail entrance will be located in the center of the lot and it’s about a 5-10 minute hike up the rocky hill. Wear sturdy shoes and DON’T FORGET YOUR CAMERA!
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360 Bridge
4801 Plaza on the Lake(a.k.a. The Pennybacker Bridge) To experience the bridge like the locals do, you’ll have to hike to the top of an overlook that has the most beautiful view of the bridge, the Colorado River, and Downtown Austin! To get to the overlook, go south on 360 Loop/Capital of Texas Highway from 2222. After passing West Courtyard Drive and just before the bridge and light, you will see parking on the side of the road alongside a cliff to your right. The trail entrance will be located in the center of the lot and it’s about a 5-10 minute hike up the rocky hill. Wear sturdy shoes and DON’T FORGET YOUR CAMERA!