Guidebook for Austin
Drinks & Nightlife
The food isn't top notch, but if you're looking for an authentic margarita that never sees the inside of a blender (an abomination to margs), then go here. You'll pay for top shelf, but it's worth it!
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Güero's Taco Bar
1412 S Congress AveThe food isn't top notch, but if you're looking for an authentic margarita that never sees the inside of a blender (an abomination to margs), then go here. You'll pay for top shelf, but it's worth it!
A favorite among locals. This place has been around since the beginning of time. Come here for wonderful local beers on tap. It also has wonderful cuisine.
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Whip in
1950 S I-35 Frontage RdA favorite among locals. This place has been around since the beginning of time. Come here for wonderful local beers on tap. It also has wonderful cuisine.
An Austin classic. Come and dance the night away.
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The Continental Gallery
1313 S Congress AveAn Austin classic. Come and dance the night away.
Not just a hotel. Go here for a cool place to sit outside (but away from the hustle and bustle of South Congress).
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Hotel San Jose Lounge
1316 S Congress AveNot just a hotel. Go here for a cool place to sit outside (but away from the hustle and bustle of South Congress).
It's also a restaurant. But sit outside next to the fire if it's nice out!
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Bobo's Snack Bar
3850 Airport BoulevardIt's also a restaurant. But sit outside next to the fire if it's nice out!
Food Scene
Grab a coffee to-go, then take a picture on the side wall with the infamous "I love you so much" sign.
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Jo's Coffee
1300 S Congress AveGrab a coffee to-go, then take a picture on the side wall with the infamous "I love you so much" sign.
New India Cuisine
2304 South Congress AvenueOMG so good and so authentic.
Elizabeth Street Cafe
1501 S 1st StYUM YUM SO YUM.
Wahoo's Fish Taco
1722 S Congress AveTaco Tuesdays = $2 tacos and $2 drafts all day long.
Curra's Grill
614 E Oltorf StExperience Tex-Mex. Within walking distance of the house!
A VERY popular place for brunch. They jack up the prices on their bloody mary's but so worth it!
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South Congress Cafe
1600 S Congress AveA VERY popular place for brunch. They jack up the prices on their bloody mary's but so worth it!
Another Austin Classic. Open 24 hours. Serves breakfast all day.
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Magnolia Cafe
1920 S Congress AveAnother Austin Classic. Open 24 hours. Serves breakfast all day.
BEST BURGERS ON EARTH. There is a reason there is always a line here. It's worth the wait and you can have beverages while you wait.
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Hopdoddy Burger Bar
1400 S Congress AveBEST BURGERS ON EARTH. There is a reason there is always a line here. It's worth the wait and you can have beverages while you wait.
Doc's Motorworks
1123 South Congress AvenueGrab a pint and a beer at this sports bar.
You can walk here from the house. Authentic NY Style Pizza if you're craving it!
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Home Slice Pizza
1415 S Congress AveYou can walk here from the house. Authentic NY Style Pizza if you're craving it!
Vespaio
1610 S Congress AveFine Italian.
Don't knock the name if you're not into fried chicken. This place is locally owned and is for real. A MUST.
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Lucy's Fried Chicken
2218 College AveDon't knock the name if you're not into fried chicken. This place is locally owned and is for real. A MUST.
Authentic Tex-Mex. Locally owned. They have the coolest chip/salsa/pickle bar. Go for the margaritas and sit outside if it's nice!
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Polvo's Mexican Restaurant
2004 South 1st StreetAuthentic Tex-Mex. Locally owned. They have the coolest chip/salsa/pickle bar. Go for the margaritas and sit outside if it's nice!
Probably one of the best places to go for "authentic/traditional" margaritas besides Gueros. Food is better than Gueros, too.
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Alcomar
1816 South 1st StreetProbably one of the best places to go for "authentic/traditional" margaritas besides Gueros. Food is better than Gueros, too.
LENOIR
1807 S 1st StFancy French dining! Woo!
Freddie's is mostly outdoors and very kid friendly. I think there's even a playground.
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Freddie's Place
1703 S 1st StFreddie's is mostly outdoors and very kid friendly. I think there's even a playground.
Southside Flying Pizza
2206 S Congress AveLocally owned and operated. Legit pizza.
Sway
1417 S 1st StLegit awesome, and fancy Thai.
Torchy's Tacos
1311 South 1st StreetAn Austin classic.
Perla's
1400 S Congress AveGood god go here for the fresh oysters in a half shell. Amazing!
Tarbouch Lebanese Grill
534 E Oltorf StI believe this place also has Hookah!
Essentials
H-E-B
5808 Burnet RdFor all your essentials.
Sightseeing
Blunn Creek Greenbelt Trail
Walk the Blunn Creek Trail!
Enjoy the year-around heated public pool. Do laps in the morning or plunge into cool off in the afternoons.
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Big Stacy Neighborhood Park
700 E Live Oak StEnjoy the year-around heated public pool. Do laps in the morning or plunge into cool off in the afternoons.
Rent a paddle-board and float the Lady Bird Lake (aka Town Lake).
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Live Love Paddle
1610 E Riverside DrRent a paddle-board and float the Lady Bird Lake (aka Town Lake).
On the outside wall of this store is the infamous Austin mural. Take a picture!
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Roadhouse Relics
1720 S 1st StOn the outside wall of this store is the infamous Austin mural. Take a picture!
Depending on the time of year, you can see a bajillion bats fly!
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Statesman Bat Observation Center
305 S Congress AveDepending on the time of year, you can see a bajillion bats fly!
Hardin ng Botanika ng Zilker
2220 Barton Springs RdAustin classic.
Pool is closed on Thursday. Highly recommend visiting. An Austin Classic! Beware: It's freezing! (All natural spring.)
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Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton DrPool is closed on Thursday. Highly recommend visiting. An Austin Classic! Beware: It's freezing! (All natural spring.)
Entertainment & Activities
Kiddy pool in the summertime. Tennis and volleyball courts, swings, and more!
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Little Stacy Neighborhood Park
1500 Alameda DrKiddy pool in the summertime. Tennis and volleyball courts, swings, and more!
Everything Else
Wells Fargo Bank
3949 S Lamar BlvdBank.
Chase Bank
6600 S MoPac ExpyBank
BBVA Bank
2401 S Congress AveBank
Arts & Culture
This place is a dance and fitness studio and is walking/biking distance from the house. I love this studio! Fun and locally owned.
Tiempo Dance Studio
This place is a dance and fitness studio and is walking/biking distance from the house. I love this studio! Fun and locally owned.
Yard Dog
916 Springdale RoadArt Gallery!
Austin Rock and Roll Car Museum
3901 Commercial Center DrMore stuff to see.
South Austin Gallery
7801 N Lamar BlvdMore artsy stuff if you're into that!
Definitely a classic, and cheap place to go and play some putt-putt golf. It's best at night! BYOB!
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Peter Pan Mini Golf
1207 Barton Springs RdDefinitely a classic, and cheap place to go and play some putt-putt golf. It's best at night! BYOB!