WestgateAustin's Guidebook for Austin

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WestgateAustin's Guidebook for Austin

Sightseeing

The largest Capitol Building in the US. Good gift shop. Don't miss the "secret" cafeteria in the basement for decent, inexpensive food.
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Texas Senate
1200 Congress Ave
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The largest Capitol Building in the US. Good gift shop. Don't miss the "secret" cafeteria in the basement for decent, inexpensive food.
Newly restored and beautiful from the outside. It is possible to book a tour, too.
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Texas Governor's Mansion
1010 Colorado St
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Newly restored and beautiful from the outside. It is possible to book a tour, too.
A beautiful old church. Well worth a snapshot even if you're not attending services.
St. Mary's Cathedral
203 E 10th St
A beautiful old church. Well worth a snapshot even if you're not attending services.
Farmers' Market on Saturdays.
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Republikens torg
422 Guadalupe St
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Farmers' Market on Saturdays.

Food Scene

Classic comfort food in a Texas saloon environment.
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Texas Chili Parlor
1409 Lavaca St
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Classic comfort food in a Texas saloon environment.
Upscale modern Indian. Make a reservation for weekend nights.
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The Clay Pit
1601 Guadalupe St
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Upscale modern Indian. Make a reservation for weekend nights.
Affordable, all you can eat sushi.
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SUSHI JUNAI 1
1612 Lavaca St
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Affordable, all you can eat sushi.
Solid Tex-Mex.
Serranos
1111 Red River Street
Solid Tex-Mex.
A good coffee and lunch option.
Caffe Aragona
914 Congress Ave
A good coffee and lunch option.
An excellent steakhouse and a beautiful dark bar. Do not miss the Friday pork chop lunch special.
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Perry's Steakhouse & Grille
114 W 7th St
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An excellent steakhouse and a beautiful dark bar. Do not miss the Friday pork chop lunch special.
Excellent Italian food and handmade pizza.
Quattro Gatti
908 Congress Ave
Excellent Italian food and handmade pizza.
Delicious, upscale Americana and a lovely dark bar, as well.
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Roaring Fork
10850 Stonelake Blvd
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Delicious, upscale Americana and a lovely dark bar, as well.
Coffee, improv, and indie gatherings.
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The Hideout Theatre
617 Congress Ave
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Coffee, improv, and indie gatherings.
The legendary Franklin Barbecue. Prepare to queue.
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Franklin Barbecue
900 E 11th St
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The legendary Franklin Barbecue. Prepare to queue.
It doesn't get nearly as much hype as some newer BBQ joints, but it's been churning out good Texas BBQ since 1943. A hidden gem.
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House Park Bar-B-Que
900 W 12th St
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It doesn't get nearly as much hype as some newer BBQ joints, but it's been churning out good Texas BBQ since 1943. A hidden gem.
A "Keep Austin Weird" joint selling coffee and skateboard gear.
no-comply
824A W 12th St
A "Keep Austin Weird" joint selling coffee and skateboard gear.
The closest caffeine fix and a hefty selection of teas, too.
Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea
The closest caffeine fix and a hefty selection of teas, too.
This new kid on the block has quickly developed a good rep for its breakfasts and burgers.
Phoebe's Downtown
This new kid on the block has quickly developed a good rep for its breakfasts and burgers.

Drinks & Nightlife

A hidden basement dive bar that is popular with lobbyists and legislators.
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Cloak Room
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A hidden basement dive bar that is popular with lobbyists and legislators.
A classic German biergarten.
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Scholz Garten
1607 San Jacinto Blvd
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A classic German biergarten.
Who says you need alcohol to have a good time? Austin's first sans alcohol bar provides good times and "elevated zero-proof cocktails, wines, and beers." Truly unique.
Sans Bar
918 E 12th St
Who says you need alcohol to have a good time? Austin's first sans alcohol bar provides good times and "elevated zero-proof cocktails, wines, and beers." Truly unique.

Arts & Culture

Although it is modest, it is probably the best art museum in the city.
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Blanton Museum of Art
200 East Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
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Although it is modest, it is probably the best art museum in the city.
The only IMAX theatre in central Austin.
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Bullock Museum IMAX Theatre
1800 Congress Ave
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The only IMAX theatre in central Austin.
Often edgy art exhibits. LGBT friendly.
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Women & Their Work Gallery
1311 East Cesar Chavez Street
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Often edgy art exhibits. LGBT friendly.
UT basketball and lots of special events.
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Frank C. Erwin, Jr., Special Events Center
1701 Red River St
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UT basketball and lots of special events.
The classic theater in Austin for movies and much more.
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Paramount Theatre
713 Congress Ave
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The classic theater in Austin for movies and much more.
Edgy live improv and theater that would offend your mother.
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Fallout Theater
616 Lavaca St
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Edgy live improv and theater that would offend your mother.
A variety of rotating art exhibits.
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The Contemporary Austin - Jones Center
700 Congress Ave
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A variety of rotating art exhibits.
A commercial art gallery with frequent evening events.
Davis Gallery & Framing
837 W 12th St
A commercial art gallery with frequent evening events.

Everything Else

A great way to learn more about Texas history. Free live music out front is common, too.
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Bullock Texas State History Museum
1800 Congress Ave
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A great way to learn more about Texas history. Free live music out front is common, too.
Learn more about the history of Austin.
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Austin History Center, Austin Public Library
810 Guadalupe St
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Learn more about the history of Austin.
It's always good to know the location of the nearest hospital. Just in case.
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University Medical Center Brackenridge
601 E 15th St
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It's always good to know the location of the nearest hospital. Just in case.

Shopping

Diverse alcohol selection and knowledgeable staff.
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Twin Liquors
1801 E 51st St
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Diverse alcohol selection and knowledgeable staff.
Unique gifts in a historic building.
Old Bakery & Emporium
1006 Congress Ave
Unique gifts in a historic building.
The closest Target; good for everyday shopping.
Target
The closest Target; good for everyday shopping.
Upscale shopping and one of the city's best strolls.
2nd St, Austin, TX 78701, USA
Upscale shopping and one of the city's best strolls.

Essentials

Basic groceries at affordable prices.
Ana's Mart
800 Brazos St
Basic groceries at affordable prices.
Quality groceries, coffee, and great sandwiches.
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Royal Blue Grocery
609 Congress Ave
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Quality groceries, coffee, and great sandwiches.