Guidebook for Austin
Arts & Culture
Exhibits and history about President Lyndon B. Johnson.
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LBJ Presidential Library
2313 Red River StExhibits and history about President Lyndon B. Johnson.
Austin's premier art museum on UT campus. Several high-profile exhibitions throughout the year. Great for a rainy day.
644 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
El Museo de Arte Blanton
200 East Martin Luther King Junior BoulevardAustin's premier art museum on UT campus. Several high-profile exhibitions throughout the year. Great for a rainy day.
Big, interactive museum with four floors outlining the entire history of the State of Texas. They also have an IMAX theater. Great for a rainy day, but not essential if the weather is good.
593 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museo de Historia del Estado de Texas Bullock
1800 Congress AveBig, interactive museum with four floors outlining the entire history of the State of Texas. They also have an IMAX theater. Great for a rainy day, but not essential if the weather is good.
Drinks & Nightlife
Late night country music and two-stepping dance hall.
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The White Horse
500 Comal StLate night country music and two-stepping dance hall.
School House Pub
2207 Manor RdYummy cocktails and bar food.
Stubb's Bar-B-Q
801 Red River StExcellent live music venue.
The Wheel
1902 E Martin Luther King Jr BlvdDive bar down the street.
German biergarten tucked away from the craziness on 6th street.
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Easy Tiger
1501 E 7th StGerman biergarten tucked away from the craziness on 6th street.
This super secret bar is one of the last remaining old-Austin institutions, and it's easy to miss if you aren't looking for it. It's everything you want a dive bar to be: dimly lit, chill staff, pool table, strong drinks, and fun soul/blue bands playing most nights.
188 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Skylark Lounge
2039 Airport BlvdThis super secret bar is one of the last remaining old-Austin institutions, and it's easy to miss if you aren't looking for it. It's everything you want a dive bar to be: dimly lit, chill staff, pool table, strong drinks, and fun soul/blue bands playing most nights.
Fun and hipstery. Live music inside and cool patio outside.
207 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Stay Gold
1910 E Cesar Chavez StFun and hipstery. Live music inside and cool patio outside.
Sightseeing
Texas Senate
1200 Congress AveBeautiful landscaping and architecture.
Great place to start a hike on Town Lake or just take photos of the skyline.
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Pfluger Pedestrian Bridge
222 Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike TrailGreat place to start a hike on Town Lake or just take photos of the skyline.
If you want to see Austin's famous bat population fly in the summer months, go here just before sunset. It's also a great view of downtown.
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Congress Avenue Bridge
Congress AvenueIf you want to see Austin's famous bat population fly in the summer months, go here just before sunset. It's also a great view of downtown.
Explore our iconic labyrinth of graffiti!
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Parque de Graffiti en Castle Hill
1008 Baylor StExplore our iconic labyrinth of graffiti!
Food Scene
French bistro with great cocktails and open late!
522 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Justine's
4710 E 5th StFrench bistro with great cocktails and open late!
Mongers
4119 Guadalupe StreetDelicious seafood.
Fancy new diner - get the birthday cake ice cream sandwiches!
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Launderette
2115 Holly StFancy new diner - get the birthday cake ice cream sandwiches!
Swift's Attic
315 Congress AveGo here for brunch.
Figure 8 Coffee Purveyors
1111 Chicon StGreat coffee.
Contigo
2027 Anchor LnFarm-to-table outdoor eatery.
Apothecary themed diner with a great selection of oysters. Great happy hour, too.
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Hillside Farmacy
1209 E 11th StApothecary themed diner with a great selection of oysters. Great happy hour, too.
Delicious taco stand with traditional selection.
302 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
El Chilito
2219 Manor RdDelicious taco stand with traditional selection.
Yummy Indian curries and dishes in the heart of the action on Rainey street.
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G'Raj Mahal
73 Rainey StYummy Indian curries and dishes in the heart of the action on Rainey street.
The BEST kolaches in Austin, and right around the corner! Also, great coffee and beer selection, with an incredibly cozy seating area. Perfect for a rainy day or early morning.
73 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Batch Craft Beer & Kolaches
3220 Manor RdThe BEST kolaches in Austin, and right around the corner! Also, great coffee and beer selection, with an incredibly cozy seating area. Perfect for a rainy day or early morning.
Great lunch and brunch spot with a french bistro menu.
351 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Blue Dahlia Bistro
1115 E 11th StGreat lunch and brunch spot with a french bistro menu.
Parks & Nature
Home of Austin City Limits Music Festival. Also, great for lounging with a book or playing soccer.
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Parque Metropolitano Zilker
2207 Barton Springs RdHome of Austin City Limits Music Festival. Also, great for lounging with a book or playing soccer.
Austin's "lookout" point. A nice little hike up 100 steps (sounds harder than it is), and you can see all parts of the city, the lake, and the hill country.
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Mount Bonnell
Austin's "lookout" point. A nice little hike up 100 steps (sounds harder than it is), and you can see all parts of the city, the lake, and the hill country.
A coveted community space in Austin, and a must-see for tourists. This "pool" is actually a spring-fed swimming hole which maintains a constant temperature of 68 degrees year round - very cold in the summer but surprisingly warm in the winter!
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Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton DrA coveted community space in Austin, and a must-see for tourists. This "pool" is actually a spring-fed swimming hole which maintains a constant temperature of 68 degrees year round - very cold in the summer but surprisingly warm in the winter!
"The Greenbelt" actually refers to a long stretch of protected green space that spans the whole city. There are several hiking trails to begin from this access point.
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Barton Creek Greenbelt
3755 South Capital of Texas Highway"The Greenbelt" actually refers to a long stretch of protected green space that spans the whole city. There are several hiking trails to begin from this access point.
Pretty hiking trail that loops around Town Lake, downtown. Rent a canoe or stand up paddle board from Austin Rowing Center, which is located right on the tail.
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Ann And Roy Butler Hike And Bike Trail
Pretty hiking trail that loops around Town Lake, downtown. Rent a canoe or stand up paddle board from Austin Rowing Center, which is located right on the tail.
Beautiful lake and park just down the street. Perfect for a picnic or a peaceful walk. Especially convenient since the Muller development is right there with tons of food, coffee, entertainment, etc.
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Parque del Lago Mueller
4550 Mueller BlvdBeautiful lake and park just down the street. Perfect for a picnic or a peaceful walk. Especially convenient since the Muller development is right there with tons of food, coffee, entertainment, etc.
Shopping
Not really a mall, but there are lots of quirky shops, eateries and nightlife. Visit Lucy in Disguise (costume shop), Allen's Boots (old school boot store) or Uncommon Objects (antiques, gadgets, and toys) or buy some jewelry from one of the many artisans with sidewalk booths.
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South Congress Avenue
South Congress AvenueNot really a mall, but there are lots of quirky shops, eateries and nightlife. Visit Lucy in Disguise (costume shop), Allen's Boots (old school boot store) or Uncommon Objects (antiques, gadgets, and toys) or buy some jewelry from one of the many artisans with sidewalk booths.
Big outdoor mall. High-end to mid-priced national retail brands.
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The Domain
11410 Century Oaks TerraceBig outdoor mall. High-end to mid-priced national retail brands.