Guidebook for Austin
Food Scene
Local gourmet pizza and craft beer at a reasonable price. Good vibe!
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Pinthouse Pizza
4729 Burnet RdLocal gourmet pizza and craft beer at a reasonable price. Good vibe!
A bakery with great cinnamon rolls. Some think that this is the best bakery in Austin. I would probably agree. http://uppercrustbakery.com
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Upper Crust Bakery
4508 Burnet RdA bakery with great cinnamon rolls. Some think that this is the best bakery in Austin. I would probably agree. http://uppercrustbakery.com
A legendary BBQ joint. You'll need to line up at before 9am to get in the door when they open at 11am for a chance at eating some of the best BBQ in the country.
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Franklin Barbecue
900 E 11th StA legendary BBQ joint. You'll need to line up at before 9am to get in the door when they open at 11am for a chance at eating some of the best BBQ in the country.
A legendary Texas BBQ joint. The original location is in the small town of Lockhart, Texas, but their new location is right in the middle of Austin.
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Terry Black's Barbecue
1003 Barton Springs RdA legendary Texas BBQ joint. The original location is in the small town of Lockhart, Texas, but their new location is right in the middle of Austin.
A uniquely Austin fast casual restaurant that serves fusion Korean/BBQ/Mexican food.
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Chi'Lantro
1509 S Lamar BlvdA uniquely Austin fast casual restaurant that serves fusion Korean/BBQ/Mexican food.
A modern sushi restaurant that is perhaps one of the best in Austin.
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Uchiko
4200 N Lamar BlvdA modern sushi restaurant that is perhaps one of the best in Austin.
A local ramen restaurant serving up some traditional and some modern bowls of ramen noodles.
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Michi Ramen
6519 N Lamar BlvdA local ramen restaurant serving up some traditional and some modern bowls of ramen noodles.
An Austin landmark bistro. Open late and fantastic cakes, pastries and desserts.
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Chez Zee American Bistro
5406 Balcones DrAn Austin landmark bistro. Open late and fantastic cakes, pastries and desserts.
A lively 24hr neighborhood coffee cafe which many feel is one of the best in Austin. A student hangout so it is often bustling with activity. Free wifi. http://www.epochcoffee.com
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Epoch Coffee
221 W N Loop BlvdA lively 24hr neighborhood coffee cafe which many feel is one of the best in Austin. A student hangout so it is often bustling with activity. Free wifi. http://www.epochcoffee.com
Which Wich Superior Sandwiches
1201 Barbara Jordan BlvdA build your own sandwich shop.
Starbucks
1201 Barbara Jordan BlvdA Starbucks to get your fix
A local coffee shop with a very subdued atmosphere. No wifi.
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Pacha Organic Cafe
2915 Burnet RdA local coffee shop with a very subdued atmosphere. No wifi.
A nice Italian restaurant and reasonably priced. The portions are large so bring your appetite.
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Mandola's Italian Kitchen
4700 W Guadalupe StA nice Italian restaurant and reasonably priced. The portions are large so bring your appetite.
A 24hr restaurant known for their breakfasts and pancakes. This is a legendary Austin cafe right in my neighborhood.
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Kerbey Lane Cafe - Central
3704 Kerbey LnA 24hr restaurant known for their breakfasts and pancakes. This is a legendary Austin cafe right in my neighborhood.
A coffee shop with free wifi. A chill spot, both single and group seating and comfortable chairs. http://www.monkeynestcoffee.com
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Monkey Nest Coffee
5353 Burnet RdA coffee shop with free wifi. A chill spot, both single and group seating and comfortable chairs. http://www.monkeynestcoffee.com
I think they have the best tacos in town. Only open for breakfast and lunch.
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Tacodeli
4200 N Lamar BlvdI think they have the best tacos in town. Only open for breakfast and lunch.
Drinks & Nightlife
Wine and dine restaurant. This restaurant has a little of a New York City vibe.
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Vino Vino
4119 Guadalupe StWine and dine restaurant. This restaurant has a little of a New York City vibe.
A neighborhood dive bar with chicken shit bingo on Sundays at 4pm.
http://www.yelp.com/biz/ginnys-little-longhorn-saloon-austin
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Ginny's Little Longhorn Saloon
5434 Burnet RdA neighborhood dive bar with chicken shit bingo on Sundays at 4pm.
http://www.yelp.com/biz/ginnys-little-longhorn-saloon-austin
A neighborhood pub with lots of character. There is often a unique food trailer pulled alongside the outdoor seating area where you can buy some food. http://www.draughthouse.com
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Draught House Pub & Brewery
4112 Medical PkwyA neighborhood pub with lots of character. There is often a unique food trailer pulled alongside the outdoor seating area where you can buy some food. http://www.draughthouse.com
Sightseeing
A hike and bike trail that runs through the middle of town. A great place for a morning or afternoon walk or run. Lots of places to people watch.
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Lady Bird Lake Trail
Lady Bird Lake TrailA hike and bike trail that runs through the middle of town. A great place for a morning or afternoon walk or run. Lots of places to people watch.
A shopping and dining area with a variety of eclectic boutiques, coffee shops and sights. A great place to see how locals Keep Austin Weird.
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South Congress Avenue
South Congress AvenueA shopping and dining area with a variety of eclectic boutiques, coffee shops and sights. A great place to see how locals Keep Austin Weird.
A trendy street with bars, microbreweries, clubs, food trailers and cafes. Best after 9pm on a Thursday, Friday or Saturday.
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Rainey Street
Rainey StreetA trendy street with bars, microbreweries, clubs, food trailers and cafes. Best after 9pm on a Thursday, Friday or Saturday.
Downtown Austin has many businesses, restaurants, coffee shops, cafes, bars and street art pieces. It's about 10 minutes away by car, 30 minutes away by bike or bus.
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Downtown
Downtown Austin has many businesses, restaurants, coffee shops, cafes, bars and street art pieces. It's about 10 minutes away by car, 30 minutes away by bike or bus.
Parks & Nature
A city park with a scenic view of the city skyline, Colorado River and west lake area. There are about 100 stairs that you need to climb to reach the top. After, Check out Mayfield Park to see some live peacocks.
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Mount Bonnell
A city park with a scenic view of the city skyline, Colorado River and west lake area. There are about 100 stairs that you need to climb to reach the top. After, Check out Mayfield Park to see some live peacocks.
An iconic wildflower center with gardens, educational talks and a gift shop.
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Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
4801 La Crosse AveAn iconic wildflower center with gardens, educational talks and a gift shop.
A small little park with gardens and peacocks. Check it out after visiting Mount Bonnell.
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Mayfield Park and Nature Preserve
3505 W 35th StA small little park with gardens and peacocks. Check it out after visiting Mount Bonnell.
A natural spring fed swimming hole in the middle of Zilker Park. The water stays about 70F/21C year round. Changing room on the premises. http://austintexas.gov/department/barton-springs-pool
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Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton DrA natural spring fed swimming hole in the middle of Zilker Park. The water stays about 70F/21C year round. Changing room on the premises. http://austintexas.gov/department/barton-springs-pool
The Shoal Creek trail is a nice greenspace for hiking, biking and running. It is one block away and passes by the Univ. of Texas, Downtown and Town Lake.
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Shoal Creek Trail
Shoal Creek TrailThe Shoal Creek trail is a nice greenspace for hiking, biking and running. It is one block away and passes by the Univ. of Texas, Downtown and Town Lake.
Arts & Culture
A fine arts museum. This can not compare to museums in New York, London or Paris, but it does have a bit of Texas flair. Admission is free every Thursday.
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Blanton Museum of Art
200 East Martin Luther King Junior BoulevardA fine arts museum. This can not compare to museums in New York, London or Paris, but it does have a bit of Texas flair. Admission is free every Thursday.
An archive and museum with a unique collection of photography, films and documents. See the first photo ever taken and an original copy of the Gutenburg Bible. Admission is always free
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Harry Ransom Center
300 W 21st StAn archive and museum with a unique collection of photography, films and documents. See the first photo ever taken and an original copy of the Gutenburg Bible. Admission is always free
The University of Texas campus has interesting architecture, lectures and many campus stores and restaurants. Free tours.
http://www.utexas.edu/about-ut/campus-tours
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The University of Texas at Austin
2515 SpeedwayThe University of Texas campus has interesting architecture, lectures and many campus stores and restaurants. Free tours.
http://www.utexas.edu/about-ut/campus-tours
A public library with free wifi. Open Mon-Thurs and Sat.
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Yarborough Branch, Austin Public Library
2200 Hancock DrA public library with free wifi. Open Mon-Thurs and Sat.
Austin Central Library, Austin Public Library
710 W Cesar Chavez StOur huge modern library
Shopping
An indoor and outdoor shopping mall. At night there is a lively nightlife scene.
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The Domain
11410 Century Oaks TerraceAn indoor and outdoor shopping mall. At night there is a lively nightlife scene.
Around the Corner Store
2321 W N Loop BlvdA small convenience store
Essentials
The Whole Foods flagship store and supermarket with gourmet food and groceries. Pick up supplies for a picnic in Zilker Park.
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Whole Foods Market
525 N Lamar BlvdThe Whole Foods flagship store and supermarket with gourmet food and groceries. Pick up supplies for a picnic in Zilker Park.
United States Postal Service
4300 SpeedwayA US Post Office
A full service hospital, just in case.
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Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin
1201 W 38th StA full service hospital, just in case.
Randalls
1500 W 35th StA supermarket with regular and organic produce.
H-E-B
5808 Burnet RdA Texas supermarket with regular and organic produce.
Chase Bank
4601 N Lamar BlvdA Chase bank and 24hr ATM
A gourmet supermarket and cafe. Lots of organic food and snacks. http://www.centralmarket.com
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Central Market
4477 S Lamar BlvdA gourmet supermarket and cafe. Lots of organic food and snacks. http://www.centralmarket.com
Walgreens
4501 Guadalupe StA 24hr pharmacy and convenience store.