Guidebook for Austin
Shopping
Parts & Labour sources all of its products from handmade / maker businesses in Texas. It's a great spot for gifts (and personal shopping too)!
72 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parts & Labour
1704 S Congress AveParts & Labour sources all of its products from handmade / maker businesses in Texas. It's a great spot for gifts (and personal shopping too)!
It's a fantastic (large) local bookstore with very helpful employees!
146 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
BookPeople
603 N Lamar BlvdIt's a fantastic (large) local bookstore with very helpful employees!
Local music store with passionate employees; great for music from Texas and beyond. They also have an extensive collection of vinyl.
135 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Waterloo Records
600 N Lamar BlvdLocal music store with passionate employees; great for music from Texas and beyond. They also have an extensive collection of vinyl.
Austin-based store for outdoor gear and gifts (they have a well-stocked children's / toy section).
25 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Whole Earth Provision Co.
1014 N Lamar BlvdAustin-based store for outdoor gear and gifts (they have a well-stocked children's / toy section).
Essentials
Whole Foods' flagship store. Great for both groceries and prepared foods, and it's a quick walk!
1332 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Whole Foods Market
525 N Lamar BlvdWhole Foods' flagship store. Great for both groceries and prepared foods, and it's a quick walk!
Parks & Nature
This spring fed pool stays a brisk 68 degrees year round. It's a fun place to swim and people watch! Closed for cleaning on Thursdays! Free from 5am-8am and after 8/9pm depending on the season.
2454 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton DrThis spring fed pool stays a brisk 68 degrees year round. It's a fun place to swim and people watch! Closed for cleaning on Thursdays! Free from 5am-8am and after 8/9pm depending on the season.
Drinks & Nightlife
If you're in the mood for 2-stepping, this place is the real deal. The building is an old rail depot with train cars as seating areas and a caboose as the women's restroom. A unique and totally Austin experience with live music every night.
133 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Donn's Depot
1600 W 5th StIf you're in the mood for 2-stepping, this place is the real deal. The building is an old rail depot with train cars as seating areas and a caboose as the women's restroom. A unique and totally Austin experience with live music every night.
Arts & Culture
Austin's new main library has not only won a bunch of architectural design awards, it also has decks with spectacular views of Ladybird Lake and downtown Austin.
148 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Austin Central Library, Austin Public Library
710 W Cesar Chavez StAustin's new main library has not only won a bunch of architectural design awards, it also has decks with spectacular views of Ladybird Lake and downtown Austin.
The HOPE outdoor gallery / graffiti park is scheduled for demolition, but worth a visit while it's still here!
130 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Galería al aire libre de HOPE
741 Dalton LaneThe HOPE outdoor gallery / graffiti park is scheduled for demolition, but worth a visit while it's still here!
Entertainment & Activities
Well-fed (non-chlorinated) pool. It has a 100' lap pool and a huge shallow end (with a sloped beach entrance) perfect for kids. The water is cold (usually about 72 degrees).
322 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Deep Eddy Municipal Pool
401 Deep Eddy AveWell-fed (non-chlorinated) pool. It has a 100' lap pool and a huge shallow end (with a sloped beach entrance) perfect for kids. The water is cold (usually about 72 degrees).
Food Scene
Excellent local coffee shop (there are a few around Austin now, but this is the original location).
342 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Caffe Medici
1101 W Lynn StExcellent local coffee shop (there are a few around Austin now, but this is the original location).
Excellent interior Mexican restaurant downtown. Make a reservation if you have a large party. Don't miss the Elotes (grilled Mexican street corn)!
191 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
La Condesa
400 W 2nd StExcellent interior Mexican restaurant downtown. Make a reservation if you have a large party. Don't miss the Elotes (grilled Mexican street corn)!