Guidebook for Austin

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Guidebook for Austin

Food Scene

Quaint coffee shop on the edge of a creek. Great coffee and chill vibe.
115 locals recommend
Once Over Coffee Bar
2009 S 1st St
115 locals recommend
Quaint coffee shop on the edge of a creek. Great coffee and chill vibe.
Named 2016 Brewpub of the Year by the Great American Beer Festival. Great live music 5/7 nights of the week. Delicious one-of-a-kind beers and pizzas. My favorite spot in town.
435 locals recommend
The Austin Beer Garden Brewing Co.
1305 W Oltorf St
435 locals recommend
Named 2016 Brewpub of the Year by the Great American Beer Festival. Great live music 5/7 nights of the week. Delicious one-of-a-kind beers and pizzas. My favorite spot in town.
President Obama's favorite taco spot and a signature Austin restaurant. Great tacos. Funky vibe.
1075 locals recommend
Torchy's Tacos
2809 S 1st St
1075 locals recommend
President Obama's favorite taco spot and a signature Austin restaurant. Great tacos. Funky vibe.
Great drinks, tasty food, funky ambiance.
565 locals recommend
Bouldin Creek Cafe
1900 S 1st St
565 locals recommend
Great drinks, tasty food, funky ambiance.
One of my favorite spots. Great coffee, local beer, music, trivia, outdoor movies, etc. Named best coffee shop in 2016 and best new bar in 2014.
435 locals recommend
Radio Coffee & Beer
4204 Menchaca Rd
435 locals recommend
One of my favorite spots. Great coffee, local beer, music, trivia, outdoor movies, etc. Named best coffee shop in 2016 and best new bar in 2014.

Arts & Culture

The oldest continuously running theatre in the state. Touring shows, live music and so much more. Also, it's my place of employment.
68 locals recommend
Paramount Theatre
713 Congress Ave
68 locals recommend
The oldest continuously running theatre in the state. Touring shows, live music and so much more. Also, it's my place of employment.
Order drinks, food and dessert right to your table at this theatre. Great for a date or with family!
770 locals recommend
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema South Lamar
1120 S Lamar Blvd
770 locals recommend
Order drinks, food and dessert right to your table at this theatre. Great for a date or with family!

Parks & Nature

A huge urban park with great views of downtown. Also, the location of ACL music festival.
1533 locals recommend
Zilker Metropolitan Park
2207 Barton Springs Rd
1533 locals recommend
A huge urban park with great views of downtown. Also, the location of ACL music festival.
A natural spring-fed pool that stays crisp, cool and clear year-round.
2454 locals recommend
Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton Dr
2454 locals recommend
A natural spring-fed pool that stays crisp, cool and clear year-round.
Riverfront hike/bike/jogging trail. Beautiful views especially when the sun rises or sets on the water.
246 locals recommend
Auditorium Shores at Town Lake Metropolitan Park
900 W Riverside Dr
246 locals recommend
Riverfront hike/bike/jogging trail. Beautiful views especially when the sun rises or sets on the water.

Essentials

Rated the 2nd best grocery chain in the U.S. and where I go for everything. Bring your own shopping bags! I'm happy to lend you some!
100 locals recommend
H-E-B Pharmacy
1801 E 51st St
100 locals recommend
Rated the 2nd best grocery chain in the U.S. and where I go for everything. Bring your own shopping bags! I'm happy to lend you some!
World first Whole Food's and their corporate HQ.
1332 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
525 N Lamar Blvd
1332 locals recommend
World first Whole Food's and their corporate HQ.

Shopping

A great spot to stroll through local shops, bars, weirdos and some of the best of what Austin has to offer! Quirkly local shops abound up and down this street.
279 locals recommend
South Congress Cafe
1600 S Congress Ave
279 locals recommend
A great spot to stroll through local shops, bars, weirdos and some of the best of what Austin has to offer! Quirkly local shops abound up and down this street.

Sightseeing

1119 locals recommend
Texas Senate
1200 Congress Ave
1119 locals recommend
36 locals recommend
St. Edward's University
3001 S Congress Ave
36 locals recommend
A bridge of the main street of Texas. Home to the worlds largest urban bat population. Stunning to see them emerge
286 locals recommend
Congress Avenue Bridge
Congress Avenue
286 locals recommend
A bridge of the main street of Texas. Home to the worlds largest urban bat population. Stunning to see them emerge
207 locals recommend
Graffiti Park at Castle Hill
1008 Baylor St
207 locals recommend

Drinks & Nightlife

If I'm going out, I usually end up here. Grungy Austin staples mixed with new and hip spots.
395 locals recommend
East 6th Street
East 6th Street
395 locals recommend
If I'm going out, I usually end up here. Grungy Austin staples mixed with new and hip spots.
A neat historic district with upscale nightlife and unique culture.
793 locals recommend
Rainey Street
Rainey Street
793 locals recommend
A neat historic district with upscale nightlife and unique culture.
My pick for dive bar in walking distance (though there are plenty more).
83 locals recommend
Crow Bar
3116 S Congress Ave
83 locals recommend
My pick for dive bar in walking distance (though there are plenty more).