Nicole's Guidebook
General retail
H-E-B
5808 Burnet RdLocal HEB located right outside the neighborhood.
Neighborhoods
SoCo district located right outside the neighborhood!
Top Things To Do and See On South Congress. (Copy/ paste link into browser)| https://www.austintexas.org/austin-insider-blog/post/around-town-south-congress/ |
650 locals recommend
South Congress
Top Things To Do and See On South Congress. (Copy/ paste link into browser)| https://www.austintexas.org/austin-insider-blog/post/around-town-south-congress/ |
Home to some of Austin's best restaurants, the South First Street neighborhood is a foodie haven and a must-see. Find food truck parks, coffee shops, art galleries and plenty of vintage shopping in this unique Austin neighborhood.
(Located 2 miles from the place)
Guide To South First Street below.
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https://www.austintexas.org/austin-insider-blog/post/south-first-street/
20 locals recommend
South 1st Street
South 1st StreetHome to some of Austin's best restaurants, the South First Street neighborhood is a foodie haven and a must-see. Find food truck parks, coffee shops, art galleries and plenty of vintage shopping in this unique Austin neighborhood.
(Located 2 miles from the place)
Guide To South First Street below.
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https://www.austintexas.org/austin-insider-blog/post/south-first-street/
Food scene
Local Traditional and Authentic Mexican spot right around the corner. Home of the Original Avocado Margarita in Austin.
200 locals recommend
Curra's Grill
614 E Oltorf StLocal Traditional and Authentic Mexican spot right around the corner. Home of the Original Avocado Margarita in Austin.
Local food truck with Amazing breakfast tacos. Blocks away from the place!
41 locals recommend
Con Madre Kitchen
628 E Oltorf StLocal food truck with Amazing breakfast tacos. Blocks away from the place!
Located on South Congress, Perla's offers fresh fish and oysters with coastal cocktails and an extensive wine list. Absolutely one of Austin's must eat seafood restaurants!
398 locals recommend
Perla's
1400 S Congress AveLocated on South Congress, Perla's offers fresh fish and oysters with coastal cocktails and an extensive wine list. Absolutely one of Austin's must eat seafood restaurants!
If you're looking for the best pizza in Austin, look no further!
791 locals recommend
Home Slice Pizza
1415 S Congress AveIf you're looking for the best pizza in Austin, look no further!
Amys Ice Creams
1301 S Congress AveThe Austin Beer Garden Brewing Co.
1305 W Oltorf StCosmic Coffee + Beer Garden
121 Pickle RdWhip In is a mom and pop Indian restaurant, convenience store, brewery, wine cellar and part-time music venue. Laid back atmosphere and just minutes from the place!
267 locals recommend
Whip in
1950 S I-35 Frontage RdWhip In is a mom and pop Indian restaurant, convenience store, brewery, wine cellar and part-time music venue. Laid back atmosphere and just minutes from the place!
Licha's Cantina
1306 E 6th StJo's Coffee
1300 S Congress AveMy favorite spot for breakfast or lunch tacos! Authentic, homemade Mexican food, juices, smoothies & home of the Migas Taco.
68 locals recommend
Veracruz All Natural
111 East Cesar Chavez StreetMy favorite spot for breakfast or lunch tacos! Authentic, homemade Mexican food, juices, smoothies & home of the Migas Taco.
An artisanal bakery and coffee bar with amazing donuts! Just 5 minutes from the place located on south Congress.
14 locals recommend
The Salty Donut
2000 S Congress AveAn artisanal bakery and coffee bar with amazing donuts! Just 5 minutes from the place located on south Congress.
Sightseeing
South Congress isn't just an iconic Austin street, it's a Texas landmark. Located less than 2 miles away. Find parking nearby or recommend Uber/ Lyft and enjoy the strip! Scooters and mopeds are available throughout the streets.
https://www.atasteofkoko.com/visit-austin/south-congress-austin
650 locals recommend
South Congress
South Congress isn't just an iconic Austin street, it's a Texas landmark. Located less than 2 miles away. Find parking nearby or recommend Uber/ Lyft and enjoy the strip! Scooters and mopeds are available throughout the streets.
https://www.atasteofkoko.com/visit-austin/south-congress-austin
A fun unique space on South Lamar and offers a grassy beer garden with lawn games, pickle ball courts, food trucks and an indoor bar with tv’s to watch the games. Open to all ages and dogs, with a fenced in dog area.
43 locals recommend
Bouldin Acres
2027 S Lamar Blvd A fun unique space on South Lamar and offers a grassy beer garden with lawn games, pickle ball courts, food trucks and an indoor bar with tv’s to watch the games. Open to all ages and dogs, with a fenced in dog area.
Lady Bird Lake is a major recreation area for the City of Austin. Only 3 miles from the place. Great for hiking or biking the trails, doing stand-up paddle board yoga, or taking a river cruise, you’ll find no shortage of outdoor fun to be had in the heart of beautiful downtown Austin.
Austin's largest downtown park, Zilker Park, is adjacent to the lake, and Barton Springs, a major attraction for swimmers, flows into the lake.
959 locals recommend
Lady Bird Lake
Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike TrailLady Bird Lake is a major recreation area for the City of Austin. Only 3 miles from the place. Great for hiking or biking the trails, doing stand-up paddle board yoga, or taking a river cruise, you’ll find no shortage of outdoor fun to be had in the heart of beautiful downtown Austin.
Austin's largest downtown park, Zilker Park, is adjacent to the lake, and Barton Springs, a major attraction for swimmers, flows into the lake.
Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton DrJo's Coffee
1300 S Congress AveExplore the beautiful Texas Capitol building and grounds. Only 5 miles from the place. https://www.austintexas.org/austin-insider-blog/post/texas-state-capitol/
1119 locals recommend
Texas Senate
1200 Congress AveExplore the beautiful Texas Capitol building and grounds. Only 5 miles from the place. https://www.austintexas.org/austin-insider-blog/post/texas-state-capitol/
Favorite things to do
Texas Rowing Center is Austin's home for rowing, kayak, canoe, and stand-up paddle board rentals.
171 locals recommend
Texas Rowing Center
1541 W Cesar Chavez StTexas Rowing Center is Austin's home for rowing, kayak, canoe, and stand-up paddle board rentals.
Traveler advice
Getting around
Getting around
If you don't want to deal with parking consider Uber/Lyft rides to nearby areas. There are also scooters and mopeds found around South Congress and DT.