Kris’s guidebook
Austin Top Attractions
Austin is one of the worlds most desired places to live. With that includes several attractions and opportunities to enjoy world class food, music, and spirits. Here's some of my top recommendations.
Sixth Street is a historic street and entertainment district in Austin, Texas, located within the city's urban core in downtown Austin. Sixth Street was formerly named Pecan Street under Austin's older naming convention, which had east–west streets named after trees and north–south streets named after Texas rivers.
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Downtown
Sixth Street is a historic street and entertainment district in Austin, Texas, located within the city's urban core in downtown Austin. Sixth Street was formerly named Pecan Street under Austin's older naming convention, which had east–west streets named after trees and north–south streets named after Texas rivers.
Concordia University Texas is a private, coeducational institution of liberal arts and sciences located in northwest Austin, in the U.S. state of Texas. The university offers undergraduate, graduate and online degrees as well as an Adult Degree Program for part-time and returning students.
Concordia University Texas
11400 Concordia University DrConcordia University Texas is a private, coeducational institution of liberal arts and sciences located in northwest Austin, in the U.S. state of Texas. The university offers undergraduate, graduate and online degrees as well as an Adult Degree Program for part-time and returning students.
The Paramount Theatre is a live theatre venue/movie theatre located in downtown Austin, Texas. The classical revival style structure was built in 1915. The building was listed in the National Register of Historic Places on June 23, 1976.
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Paramount Theatre
713 Congress AveThe Paramount Theatre is a live theatre venue/movie theatre located in downtown Austin, Texas. The classical revival style structure was built in 1915. The building was listed in the National Register of Historic Places on June 23, 1976.
Circuit of the Americas is a grade 1 FIA-specification 3.427-mile motor racing track and facilities located within the ETJ of Austin, Texas.
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Circuit of The Americas
9201 Circuit of the Americas BlvdCircuit of the Americas is a grade 1 FIA-specification 3.427-mile motor racing track and facilities located within the ETJ of Austin, Texas.
Renovated houses turned into bungalow bars reign supreme on this increasingly popular tucked-away street. Day or night, you’ll find relaxed bar-goers strolling from bar to food trailer to bar again, often with their dogs in tow looking for a kicked back sip and a bite.
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Rainey Street Historic District
Renovated houses turned into bungalow bars reign supreme on this increasingly popular tucked-away street. Day or night, you’ll find relaxed bar-goers strolling from bar to food trailer to bar again, often with their dogs in tow looking for a kicked back sip and a bite.
Austin Central Library, Austin Public Library
710 W Cesar Chavez StOne of Austin's top tours, Austin Duck Adventures offers an amphibious tour that includes tours of downtown Austin and beautiful Lake Austin in an Unsinkable, US coast guard inspected, Hydra Terra vehicles. Austin Duck Adventures is Austin's best tour with 75 minutes of sightseeing that includes Historic Sixth Street, the State Capitol Building, Bob Bullock State History Museum, the Governor's Mansion, and Lake Austin.
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Aventures dels Ànecs d'Austin
602 E 4th StOne of Austin's top tours, Austin Duck Adventures offers an amphibious tour that includes tours of downtown Austin and beautiful Lake Austin in an Unsinkable, US coast guard inspected, Hydra Terra vehicles. Austin Duck Adventures is Austin's best tour with 75 minutes of sightseeing that includes Historic Sixth Street, the State Capitol Building, Bob Bullock State History Museum, the Governor's Mansion, and Lake Austin.
K1 Speed - Go Karts interiors, lloc d'esdeveniments corporatius, activitats de construcció d'equips
2500 Mc Hale CtAlamo Drafthouse Cinema Mueller
1911 Aldrich StThe Escape Game Austin
405 Red River StCircuit of The Americas
9201 Circuit of the Americas BlvdBarton Creek Square
2901 S Capital of Texas HwyParc Estatal McKinney Falls
5808 McKinney Falls PkwyBarton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton DrWelcome MLS “Austin FC” part owner Matthew McConaughey and Austin look to bring in excitement and a championship to the city!!
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Estadi Austin FC
10414 Mc Kalla PlWelcome MLS “Austin FC” part owner Matthew McConaughey and Austin look to bring in excitement and a championship to the city!!
Enjoy the Austin Spurs NBDL basketball, major concerts and more at the H‑E‑B Center!
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Centre H-E-B a Cedar Park
2100 Ave of the StarsEnjoy the Austin Spurs NBDL basketball, major concerts and more at the H‑E‑B Center!
While Kalahari Resorts & Conventions may have been voted as the "World's Coolest Indoor Waterparks!", its more than just America's largest indoor waterparks - its also authentically-African themed resorts, including state-of-the-art convention centers.
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Kalahari Resorts Texas
3001 Kalahari BlvdWhile Kalahari Resorts & Conventions may have been voted as the "World's Coolest Indoor Waterparks!", its more than just America's largest indoor waterparks - its also authentically-African themed resorts, including state-of-the-art convention centers.
Food scene
Whataburger
601 Barton Springs RdGus’s Fried Chicken
117 San Jacinto Blvdworld famous fried chicken
sway is an award-winning modern thai restaurant with locations in south, west and north austin. call for details or order online for pick up.
349 residents recomanen
Sway
1417 S 1st Stsway is an award-winning modern thai restaurant with locations in south, west and north austin. call for details or order online for pick up.
Aaron Franklin is widely regarded as one of the most influential pitmasters in the U.S. He received the James Beard Foundation Award for Best Chef: Southwest in 2015. His popular and critically lauded restaurant, Franklin Barbecue, was awarded Texas Monthly’s coveted Best Barbecue Joint in Texas, and Bon Appetit’s Best Barbecue Joint in America.
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Franklin Barbecue
900 E 11th StAaron Franklin is widely regarded as one of the most influential pitmasters in the U.S. He received the James Beard Foundation Award for Best Chef: Southwest in 2015. His popular and critically lauded restaurant, Franklin Barbecue, was awarded Texas Monthly’s coveted Best Barbecue Joint in Texas, and Bon Appetit’s Best Barbecue Joint in America.
Torchy's Tacos
2809 S 1st StÑoños Tacos
102 W Powell LnFogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse
200 E 3rd StBright, health-conscious cafe & full bar serving a 100% meat-free menu including all-day breakfast.
30 residents recomanen
Citizen Eatery - Vegan food, Paleo food, Gluten free food
5011 Burnet RdBright, health-conscious cafe & full bar serving a 100% meat-free menu including all-day breakfast.
Baby Acapulco Restaurant
9505-B Stonelake BlvdTrudy's North Star
8820 Burnet RdPluckers Wing Bar
2222 Rio Grande StWhole Foods Market
525 N Lamar BlvdWhole Foods Market
525 N Lamar BlvdSpecs #60
5775 Airport BlvdWine, Spirits, and Foods
Sushi Japon & Hibachi Grill
6801 N Interstate Hwy 35Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen
6319 N Interstate Hwy 35Country Boyz Fixins LLC
4140 E 12th StH-E-B
5808 Burnet RdFood Network Diners Drive-Ins and Dives highlighted the delicious burgers at this spot.
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Casino El Camino
517 E 6th StFood Network Diners Drive-Ins and Dives highlighted the delicious burgers at this spot.
Barrett's Coffee
713 W St Johns AveFuzzy's Taco Shop
7010 Easy Wind DrPour House Pub
6701 Burnet RdJack Allen's Kitchen
3010 West Anderson LaneVoodoo Doughnut - 6th Street
212 E 6th StChi'Lantro
11005 Burnet RdLooking for food on a budget. Try the $7 burger and fries!
Open 24/7 and breaks served all day! I recommend getting the 2 crunchy tacos after coming in late :)
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Jack in the Box
6540 Ed Bluestein BlvdOpen 24/7 and breaks served all day! I recommend getting the 2 crunchy tacos after coming in late :)
Wendy's
2224 East Riverside DriveArpeggio Grill
6619 Airport BlvdOne of my favorite middle eastern restaurants!
Panda Express
18600 Limestone Commercial DrStarbucks
11410 MoPac ExpyHopdoddy Burger Bar
1400 S Congress AveOrganic burgers with a slight Austin twist!
Dairy Queen
8300 Burnet RdBJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse
5207 Brodie LnThe Bon Aire
9070 Research BoulevardChili's Grill & Bar
18901 Limestone Commercial Dr
Sazan Ramen
6929 Airport BoulevardNosh and Bevvy
8440 Burnet RdShopping
Plenty of shopping in this category
Situated in a beautiful park-like setting, The Domain features 100 upscale and mainstream retail stores and restaurants, almost half of which are exclusive within the market. A sampling of retailers includes high-end boutiques such as David Yurman, Louis Vuitton, AllSaints, Tiffany & Co. and Austin's only Neiman Marcus, as well as more traditional retailers like American Eagle Outfitters, Banana Republic, Express and more. Restaurants include favorites like True Food Kitchen, Kona Grill, Grand Lux Cafe, Maggiano's Little Italy, North Italia and many more.
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The Domain
11410 Century Oaks TerraceSituated in a beautiful park-like setting, The Domain features 100 upscale and mainstream retail stores and restaurants, almost half of which are exclusive within the market. A sampling of retailers includes high-end boutiques such as David Yurman, Louis Vuitton, AllSaints, Tiffany & Co. and Austin's only Neiman Marcus, as well as more traditional retailers like American Eagle Outfitters, Banana Republic, Express and more. Restaurants include favorites like True Food Kitchen, Kona Grill, Grand Lux Cafe, Maggiano's Little Italy, North Italia and many more.
Lakeline Mall
11200 Lakeline Mall DriveBarton Creek Square
2901 S Capital of Texas HwyWalmart Supercenter
12900 N Interstate Hwy 35Burlington
6600 Middle Fiskville RdWalgreens
8104 Mesa DrEnterprise Rent-A-Car
319 S Lamar BlvdSightseeing
Mount Bonnell, also known as Covert Park, is a prominent point alongside the Lake Austin portion of the Colorado River in Austin, Texas. It has been a popular tourist destination since the 1850s. The mount provides a vista for viewing the city of Austin, Lake Austin, and the surrounding hills.
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Mount Bonnell
Mount Bonnell, also known as Covert Park, is a prominent point alongside the Lake Austin portion of the Colorado River in Austin, Texas. It has been a popular tourist destination since the 1850s. The mount provides a vista for viewing the city of Austin, Lake Austin, and the surrounding hills.
The University of Texas at Austin provides public access to a first-class education and the tools of discovery. This has resulted in a culture of ambition and leadership, where physical scale is matched by bold goals and achievements.
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University of Texas at Austin
The University of Texas at Austin provides public access to a first-class education and the tools of discovery. This has resulted in a culture of ambition and leadership, where physical scale is matched by bold goals and achievements.
Huston–Tillotson University is a private historically black university in Austin, Texas. The school is affiliated with the United Methodist Church, the United Church of Christ, and the United Negro College Fund.
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Huston-Tillotson University
900 Chicon StHuston–Tillotson University is a private historically black university in Austin, Texas. The school is affiliated with the United Methodist Church, the United Church of Christ, and the United Negro College Fund.
One of Austin's top tours, Austin Duck Adventures offers an amphibious tour that includes tours of downtown Austin and beautiful Lake Austin in an Unsinkable, US coast guard inspected, Hydra Terra vehicles. Austin Duck Adventures is Austin's best tour with 75 minutes of sightseeing that includes Historic Sixth Street, the State Capitol Building, Bob Bullock State History Museum, the Governor's Mansion, and Lake Austin.
Austin Duck Adventure Tickets
Austin Tour Tickets
Austin Duck Adventures is one of the top Austin tours and sells out quick. Don't wait til the last minute, please buy your tickets online here.
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Austin Duck Adventure Tickets
Austin Tour Departure
The fun begins when you board your Austin Duck Adventures "Duck" at the Austin Visitors Center's new location at 602 East 4th Street.
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Austin Duck Adventures
Groups & Private
Are you planning an event for a group of passengers? Use the button below to learn more about our group and private lake tours in Austin, Texas.
Groups & Private Tours
Austin Duck Adventures is the #1 kid friendly tour in Austin. We make a splash with adults, kids, and seniors alike!
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Aventures dels Ànecs d'Austin
602 E 4th St
One of Austin's top tours, Austin Duck Adventures offers an amphibious tour that includes tours of downtown Austin and beautiful Lake Austin in an Unsinkable, US coast guard inspected, Hydra Terra vehicles. Austin Duck Adventures is Austin's best tour with 75 minutes of sightseeing that includes Historic Sixth Street, the State Capitol Building, Bob Bullock State History Museum, the Governor's Mansion, and Lake Austin.
Austin Duck Adventure Tickets
Austin Tour Tickets
Austin Duck Adventures is one of the top Austin tours and sells out quick. Don't wait til the last minute, please buy your tickets online here.
Buy Tickets Now
Austin Duck Adventure Tickets
Austin Tour Departure
The fun begins when you board your Austin Duck Adventures "Duck" at the Austin Visitors Center's new location at 602 East 4th Street.
View Departure Map
Austin Duck Adventures
Groups & Private
Are you planning an event for a group of passengers? Use the button below to learn more about our group and private lake tours in Austin, Texas.
Groups & Private Tours
Austin Duck Adventures is the #1 kid friendly tour in Austin. We make a splash with adults, kids, and seniors alike!
Austin Outdoors
The Great Outdoors!! (Swimming, Parks, Golf, more...)
Zilker Metropolitan Park is a recreational area in south Austin, Texas at the juncture of Barton Creek and the Colorado River that comprises over 350 acres of publicly owned land. It is named after its benefactor, Andrew Jackson Zilker, who donated the land to the city in 1917
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Parc Metropolità de Zilker
2207 Barton Springs RdZilker Metropolitan Park is a recreational area in south Austin, Texas at the juncture of Barton Creek and the Colorado River that comprises over 350 acres of publicly owned land. It is named after its benefactor, Andrew Jackson Zilker, who donated the land to the city in 1917
Lady Bird Lake
Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike TrailLake Travis
Riverside Golf Course
1020 Grove BlvdBarton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton DrIts...Cold!!! But its a must!
Hamilton Pool Preserve
24300 Hamilton Pool RoadJardí Botànic de Zilker
2220 Barton Springs RdNative & Exotic flowers & Plants
Sunshine Community Gardens
4814 Sunshine DrBars / Music Scene
Local favorite bars with bands! “Music Capital of The World”
The Continental Gallery
1313 S Congress AveRainey Social
84 N Interstate 35 Frontage RdCheer Up Charlies
900 Red River StHalf Step
75 1/2 Rainey StBuckshot Sixth Street
422 E 6th StCoyote Ugly
501 E 6th StFirehouse Lounge
605 Brazos StMaggie Mae's
323 E 6th StKung Fu Saloon
716 W 6th StBuford's
700 W 6th StSlick Willie's
8440 Burnet Rd