Guidebook for Austin
Food Scene
Our favorite tacos in Austin! This location is the first brick and mortar Torchy's location so it's iconic but there's also a location closer to our listing.
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Torchy's Tacos
2809 S 1st StOur favorite tacos in Austin! This location is the first brick and mortar Torchy's location so it's iconic but there's also a location closer to our listing.
The Mocha Moon is really sweet and delicious if you're into sweet coffee drinks! They make their own nut milks and have a great selection of coffee. But also, it's just generally a cool place to grab a cup of coffee and go or stay a while and hang out for a bit.
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Summer Moon Coffee
3115 S 1st StThe Mocha Moon is really sweet and delicious if you're into sweet coffee drinks! They make their own nut milks and have a great selection of coffee. But also, it's just generally a cool place to grab a cup of coffee and go or stay a while and hang out for a bit.
Great views of Lake Austin, perfect for early mornings or sunset vibes. If it's a nice day, we love sitting out on the porch and playing cards with some coffee and a slice of cake. During Christmas, their light show has become a must-see in Austin.
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Mozart's Coffee Roasters
3825 Lake Austin BlvdGreat views of Lake Austin, perfect for early mornings or sunset vibes. If it's a nice day, we love sitting out on the porch and playing cards with some coffee and a slice of cake. During Christmas, their light show has become a must-see in Austin.
Hawaiian Tex-Mex on Lake Austin. Absolutely delicious with a little of that Austin funk! Really cool atmosphere out on the water. Perfect for margaritas at sunset!
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Hula Hut
3825 Lake Austin BlvdHawaiian Tex-Mex on Lake Austin. Absolutely delicious with a little of that Austin funk! Really cool atmosphere out on the water. Perfect for margaritas at sunset!
Fried chicken, comfort food, and often live music. Great place to get your grub on!
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Lucy's Fried Chicken
2218 College AveFried chicken, comfort food, and often live music. Great place to get your grub on!
Close to our listing and an iconic Austin fanchise, Kerby Lane is open 24/7 and has everything you could ever want but they're known for awesome pancakes and some of the best queso in town. If you go during high-traffic meal times, though, be prepared for a wait. But totally worth it if you can hit an in-between meal time.
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Kerbey Lane Cafe - Southwest
4301 W William Cannon DrClose to our listing and an iconic Austin fanchise, Kerby Lane is open 24/7 and has everything you could ever want but they're known for awesome pancakes and some of the best queso in town. If you go during high-traffic meal times, though, be prepared for a wait. But totally worth it if you can hit an in-between meal time.
SO GOOD. This location has all kinds of food, all served on donuts but their food truck on South 1st Street only has dessert options. Super cool environment with delicious treats
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Gourdough's Public House
209 W 5th StSO GOOD. This location has all kinds of food, all served on donuts but their food truck on South 1st Street only has dessert options. Super cool environment with delicious treats
Absolutely delicious food accompanied by local art and a rooftop deck. Head over for happy hour or drop by for Sunday brunch. Great date night spot or nice dinner/drinks outing.
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El Alma
1025 Barton Springs RdAbsolutely delicious food accompanied by local art and a rooftop deck. Head over for happy hour or drop by for Sunday brunch. Great date night spot or nice dinner/drinks outing.
Entertainment & Activities
Broken Spoke has been around FOREVER. It's an iconic Austin spot for line dancing and live music. Get there early on a Thursday for dance lessons and then spend the evening cotton-eyed-joe-ing to the band.
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Broken Spoke
3201 S Lamar BlvdBroken Spoke has been around FOREVER. It's an iconic Austin spot for line dancing and live music. Get there early on a Thursday for dance lessons and then spend the evening cotton-eyed-joe-ing to the band.
Highball has a ton of fun things to do from bowling to trivia, karaoke to live music. Check their website for what's going on tonight and head over for some fun!
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The Highball
1120 S Lamar BlvdHighball has a ton of fun things to do from bowling to trivia, karaoke to live music. Check their website for what's going on tonight and head over for some fun!
Amazing dine-in movie theater with really comfortable reclining seats, a great bar and pool tables.
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IPIC - Austin
3225 Amy Donovan PlazaAmazing dine-in movie theater with really comfortable reclining seats, a great bar and pool tables.
Shopping
Higher end outdoor shopping space, usually has live music going somewhere and tons of great food options.
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The Domain
11410 Century Oaks TerraceHigher end outdoor shopping space, usually has live music going somewhere and tons of great food options.
South Congress has a little bit of everything. From food, to unique shopping, to old fashioned soda shoppes, it's definitely worth exploring. You also get great views of the capitol building and downtown!
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Avenida South Congress
South Congress AvenueSouth Congress has a little bit of everything. From food, to unique shopping, to old fashioned soda shoppes, it's definitely worth exploring. You also get great views of the capitol building and downtown!
Parks & Nature
State park with lots of beautiful hiking and biking trails. The natural pool is stunning and great for swimming when we've had a wet spring/summer.
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Parque Estadual das Cachoeiras McKinney
5808 McKinney Falls PkwyState park with lots of beautiful hiking and biking trails. The natural pool is stunning and great for swimming when we've had a wet spring/summer.
Beautiful natural swimming pool fed by Hamilton Creek. Make sure to make a reservation before heading out there, though!
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Preservação da Piscina Hamilton
24300 Hamilton Pool RdBeautiful natural swimming pool fed by Hamilton Creek. Make sure to make a reservation before heading out there, though!
Great hiking and biking trails, and nice cool swimming when the water levels are high. Incredible views of downtown at the top of the cliffs.
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Cinturão Verde de Barton Creek
3755 South Capital of Texas HighwayGreat hiking and biking trails, and nice cool swimming when the water levels are high. Incredible views of downtown at the top of the cliffs.
Check out Lady Bird Lake for Stand up Paddle boarding, kayaking, canoeing, water biking and generally great water sports right in the middle of downtown Austin. You can also check out some of the bat river cruises that leave from here and see the iconic Austin bats take flight from the Congress Ave. bridge.
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Lady Bird Lake
Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike TrailCheck out Lady Bird Lake for Stand up Paddle boarding, kayaking, canoeing, water biking and generally great water sports right in the middle of downtown Austin. You can also check out some of the bat river cruises that leave from here and see the iconic Austin bats take flight from the Congress Ave. bridge.
Sightseeing
Mount Bonnell is the highest place in Austin and has excellent views of the city, especially at sunrise or sunset. There's a lot of steps to get to the top, though, so be sure to wear some walking shoes!
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Monte Bonnell
Mount Bonnell is the highest place in Austin and has excellent views of the city, especially at sunrise or sunset. There's a lot of steps to get to the top, though, so be sure to wear some walking shoes!
Stop by the famous Greetings from Austin mural on South 1st Street for a cool picture. Better yet, go mural hopping around Austin! We've got plenty of amazing murals that make for great souvenirs from your time in Austin.
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Greetings from Austin Mural
1720 S 1st StStop by the famous Greetings from Austin mural on South 1st Street for a cool picture. Better yet, go mural hopping around Austin! We've got plenty of amazing murals that make for great souvenirs from your time in Austin.
Essentials
H-E-B is a local chain that Texans adore. Cheap, quality groceries and helpful staff.
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H-E-B
5800 W Slaughter LnH-E-B is a local chain that Texans adore. Cheap, quality groceries and helpful staff.
Close to our location, good hours, and they have all the essentials if you need a quick drug store run.
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CVS
2101 S Lamar BlvdClose to our location, good hours, and they have all the essentials if you need a quick drug store run.
Usually closes by 8pm but always clean and not super packed.
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Gold's Gym Austin South
4404 W William Cannon DrUsually closes by 8pm but always clean and not super packed.
Drinks & Nightlife
Dirty 6th shuts down for pedestrians on Friday and Saturday nights and is known for its variety of bars, live music, clubs, and pizza. Can get a little wild and crazy sometimes, you've been warned.
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6TH East Ave
6TH East AvenueDirty 6th shuts down for pedestrians on Friday and Saturday nights and is known for its variety of bars, live music, clubs, and pizza. Can get a little wild and crazy sometimes, you've been warned.
Rainey Street has become a really great area for bars and night life in Austin. It's a little cleaner and nicer than 6th street with decent variety and, as always, live music.
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Rainey Street
Rainey StreetRainey Street has become a really great area for bars and night life in Austin. It's a little cleaner and nicer than 6th street with decent variety and, as always, live music.