Guidebook for Austin

Lauren
Guidebook for Austin

Food Scene

Beautiful space and great coffee, gear up for the serious hipster vibe.
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Figure 8 Coffee Purveyors
1111 Chicon St
201 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Beautiful space and great coffee, gear up for the serious hipster vibe.
Nice outdoor area with trees and picnic benches. Not just great coffee, but this place has some serious beer and wine options, too. Live music in the evenings and food trucks on site. Check their online calendar to see what's coming up.
435 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Radio Coffee & Beer
4204 Menchaca Rd
435 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Nice outdoor area with trees and picnic benches. Not just great coffee, but this place has some serious beer and wine options, too. Live music in the evenings and food trucks on site. Check their online calendar to see what's coming up.
Cool space. Small outdoor seating and located right next door to one of my all time favorite breakfast places, Counter Cafe (East). No wifi though.
160 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Cuvee Coffee Bar
2000 E 6th St
160 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Cool space. Small outdoor seating and located right next door to one of my all time favorite breakfast places, Counter Cafe (East). No wifi though.
Coffee, pastries, beer and people-watching. Jo's House Band is pretty sweet and they have special guests each week. It's a blast!
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Jo's Coffee
1300 S Congress Ave
495 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Coffee, pastries, beer and people-watching. Jo's House Band is pretty sweet and they have special guests each week. It's a blast!
Vegan, dairy-free ice cream with flavors like coconut, almond, and even avocado. Definitely worth the trip.
47 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Sweet Ritual
4631 Airport Blvd
47 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Vegan, dairy-free ice cream with flavors like coconut, almond, and even avocado. Definitely worth the trip.
An Austin original, this ice cream shop is famous for its Mexican Vanilla, funky flavors and variety of mix-ins.
397 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Amys Ice Creams
1301 S Congress Ave
397 (рекомендации местных жителей)
An Austin original, this ice cream shop is famous for its Mexican Vanilla, funky flavors and variety of mix-ins.
It's beautiful and delicious. The end.
176 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Josephine House
1601 Waterston Ave
176 (рекомендации местных жителей)
It's beautiful and delicious. The end.
Delicious Indian food and Austin's "beer and wine mecca" don't let the exterior scare you away. Trust me - it's incredible.
267 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Whip in
1950 S I-35 Frontage Rd
267 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Delicious Indian food and Austin's "beer and wine mecca" don't let the exterior scare you away. Trust me - it's incredible.
Japanese sushi and yakitori. It's like placing pillows of deliciousness on your tongue.
46 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Fukumoto Sushi & Yakitori Izakaya
514 Medina St
46 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Japanese sushi and yakitori. It's like placing pillows of deliciousness on your tongue.
Amazing sushi. Pricey, so try it during happy hour.
688 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Uchi
801 S Lamar Blvd
688 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Amazing sushi. Pricey, so try it during happy hour.
All foods Asian. This place has won loads of "best of" awards, has a ton of great reviews, serves up large portions...and only has a Facebook page for a website. Don't hold that against them.
136 (рекомендации местных жителей)
888 Pan Asian Restaurant
2400 E Oltorf St
136 (рекомендации местных жителей)
All foods Asian. This place has won loads of "best of" awards, has a ton of great reviews, serves up large portions...and only has a Facebook page for a website. Don't hold that against them.
Delicious Indian food served up with Southern hospitality.
121 (рекомендации местных жителей)
G'Raj Mahal
73 Rainey St
121 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Delicious Indian food served up with Southern hospitality.

Drinks & Nightlife

There's a reason it's called the grandaddy of local music venues. Check out their website for the crazy-packed schedule of live shows.
815 (рекомендации местных жителей)
The Continental Gallery
1313 S Congress Ave
815 (рекомендации местных жителей)
There's a reason it's called the grandaddy of local music venues. Check out their website for the crazy-packed schedule of live shows.
Karaoke, Austin-level weird events, great drinks and just fun.
152 (рекомендации местных жителей)
The Highball
1120 S Lamar Blvd
152 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Karaoke, Austin-level weird events, great drinks and just fun.
Loud and fun with crowd pleasing music and an always packed dance floor.
153 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Barbarella
611 Red River St
153 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Loud and fun with crowd pleasing music and an always packed dance floor.
Hot live music venue with crazy awesome lights and sound quality. It's got a rich punk history and is an ATX modern legend.
135 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Emo's Austin
2015 E Riverside Dr
135 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Hot live music venue with crazy awesome lights and sound quality. It's got a rich punk history and is an ATX modern legend.
I LOVE this place. East side honky tonk that brags it's the "champagne of bars." Great for country dancing any night of the week.
672 (рекомендации местных жителей)
The White Horse
500 Comal St
672 (рекомендации местных жителей)
I LOVE this place. East side honky tonk that brags it's the "champagne of bars." Great for country dancing any night of the week.
A true Texas dance call. Live music, food, beer, and even two-step lessons. Check the online calendar for events.
478 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Брокен Споук
3201 S Lamar Blvd
478 (рекомендации местных жителей)
A true Texas dance call. Live music, food, beer, and even two-step lessons. Check the online calendar for events.
With live music, cold beer, and a laid-back vibe, Saxon is a classic. Hint: Free live music during happy hour. Check out the site for $5 shows during the week.
284 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Saxon Pub
1320 S Lamar Blvd
284 (рекомендации местных жителей)
With live music, cold beer, and a laid-back vibe, Saxon is a classic. Hint: Free live music during happy hour. Check out the site for $5 shows during the week.
Live soul and R&B seven nights a week. It's swanky and approachable.
242 (рекомендации местных жителей)
C-Boys Heart and Soul
2008 S Congress Ave
242 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Live soul and R&B seven nights a week. It's swanky and approachable.
It's a fun bar that doesn't take itself too seriously. I mean, a cornhole garden and weekly skee-ball tournaments.
43 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Full Circle Bar
1810 E 12th St
43 (рекомендации местных жителей)
It's a fun bar that doesn't take itself too seriously. I mean, a cornhole garden and weekly skee-ball tournaments.
East Austin bar with live music and DJs every night of the week.
193 (рекомендации местных жителей)
HOTEL VEGAS
1502 E 6th St
193 (рекомендации местных жителей)
East Austin bar with live music and DJs every night of the week.
Part of Hotel Vegas, this club is a neat little throwback to old New Orleans. Caution: strong hipster presence.
102 (рекомендации местных жителей)
The Volstead Lounge
1500 E 6th St
102 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Part of Hotel Vegas, this club is a neat little throwback to old New Orleans. Caution: strong hipster presence.
Called a "Playground for artists, musicians, and performers," this very hip, very funky venue with fantastical light displays, live music and quirky events has an overall circus-like feel. Definitely something to check out at least once.
176 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Spider House Ballroom
2906 Fruth St
176 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Called a "Playground for artists, musicians, and performers," this very hip, very funky venue with fantastical light displays, live music and quirky events has an overall circus-like feel. Definitely something to check out at least once.
The place to go for jazz.
224 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Elephant Room
315 Congress Ave
224 (рекомендации местных жителей)
The place to go for jazz.
It's directly across the street from the Omni. There is a bookshelf in the lobby with a hidden door behind it leading to a bar. The bar isn't anything special really, but the secret factor makes it kind of fun, at least for a drink or two.
81 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Firehouse Lounge
605 Brazos St
81 (рекомендации местных жителей)
It's directly across the street from the Omni. There is a bookshelf in the lobby with a hidden door behind it leading to a bar. The bar isn't anything special really, but the secret factor makes it kind of fun, at least for a drink or two.

Entertainment & Activities

It's magic, comedy, improv, insanely talented stage performers - without being hokey or cheesy. Call ahead or go online for tickets. Shows Thursday through Saturday only.
153 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Фолли Эстер
525 E 6th St
153 (рекомендации местных жителей)
It's magic, comedy, improv, insanely talented stage performers - without being hokey or cheesy. Call ahead or go online for tickets. Shows Thursday through Saturday only.
You throw axes. It's even more fun than you think.
27 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Urban Axes Austin
812 Airport Blvd
27 (рекомендации местных жителей)
You throw axes. It's even more fun than you think.
20 minutes from downtown Austin, has waves for novices, travel surfers and the pros. Closed in fall/winter, so check the site before you head out.
26 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Surf Ranch Austin - (Park Currently Closed)
East Highway 71
26 (рекомендации местных жителей)
20 minutes from downtown Austin, has waves for novices, travel surfers and the pros. Closed in fall/winter, so check the site before you head out.

Parks & Nature

famous natural swimming hole located in Zilker Park. Water remains a constant 68 all year long. Tip: early birds swim for free before 8am daily. Free admission after 6pm as well.
2454 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton Dr
2454 (рекомендации местных жителей)
famous natural swimming hole located in Zilker Park. Water remains a constant 68 all year long. Tip: early birds swim for free before 8am daily. Free admission after 6pm as well.
Leave it to Austin to register a swimming pool as a historic landmark!! It's the oldest man-made swimming pool in Texas, maintained by the City of Austin and open to the public year-round.
322 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Deep Eddy Municipal Pool
401 Deep Eddy Ave
322 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Leave it to Austin to register a swimming pool as a historic landmark!! It's the oldest man-made swimming pool in Texas, maintained by the City of Austin and open to the public year-round.
Used to be called Town Lake, now called Lady Bird Lake. Actually not a lake at all but a segment of the Colorado River. It's gorgeous and is encircled by a perfect walking/biking trail, and is a great place for kayaking or paddle boarding. Check out www.zilkerboats.com for boat rental options (non-motorized watercraft only).
959 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Lady Bird Lake
Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trail
959 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Used to be called Town Lake, now called Lady Bird Lake. Actually not a lake at all but a segment of the Colorado River. It's gorgeous and is encircled by a perfect walking/biking trail, and is a great place for kayaking or paddle boarding. Check out www.zilkerboats.com for boat rental options (non-motorized watercraft only).

Shopping

Delightful, thoughtful and simple. Handmade gifts and decor.
75 (рекомендации местных жителей)
take heart
1211 E 11th St
75 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Delightful, thoughtful and simple. Handmade gifts and decor.
Bohemian treasures plus apothecary plus indie jewelry designs plus trunk shows plus wig shop plus music = love.
39 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Charm School Vintage
1111 E 11th St
39 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Bohemian treasures plus apothecary plus indie jewelry designs plus trunk shows plus wig shop plus music = love.