Guidebook for Austin

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Guidebook for Austin

Food Scene

Try Paul Qui's (Winner of Top Chef 2012) award winning Japanese street food in a food truck behind Liberty bar! The fried beets are amazing! Everything on the menu is good.
77 residents recomanen
East Side King
2000 E 6th St
77 residents recomanen
Try Paul Qui's (Winner of Top Chef 2012) award winning Japanese street food in a food truck behind Liberty bar! The fried beets are amazing! Everything on the menu is good.
Sunday Farmers Market!
52 residents recomanen
HOPE Farmers Market
52 residents recomanen
Sunday Farmers Market!
Long lines form early for Franklin's famous brisket, pulled pork & other smoked meats at this lunch-only spot. If you don't care about bragging rights, I recommend Mickletwait craft meats which is even closer to the house.
919 residents recomanen
Franklin Barbecue
900 E 11th St
919 residents recomanen
Long lines form early for Franklin's famous brisket, pulled pork & other smoked meats at this lunch-only spot. If you don't care about bragging rights, I recommend Mickletwait craft meats which is even closer to the house.
Gourmet New American fare served in a polished cafe space in a converted gas station/Laundromat.
397 residents recomanen
Launderette
2115 Holly St
397 residents recomanen
Gourmet New American fare served in a polished cafe space in a converted gas station/Laundromat.
Rustic-chic eatery with beachy, arty decor serving a wide range of central & coastal Mexican fare.
71 residents recomanen
Grizzelda's
105 Tillery St
71 residents recomanen
Rustic-chic eatery with beachy, arty decor serving a wide range of central & coastal Mexican fare.
Informal restaurant serving inventive Mexican fare & drinks in a patio-enhanced space.
198 residents recomanen
Licha's Cantina
1306 E 6th St
198 residents recomanen
Informal restaurant serving inventive Mexican fare & drinks in a patio-enhanced space.
Light bites, tartines & big plates served in a casual interior or on the gardenlike back patio.
351 residents recomanen
Blue Dahlia Bistro
1115 E 11th St
351 residents recomanen
Light bites, tartines & big plates served in a casual interior or on the gardenlike back patio.
Great interior mexican food and cocktails.
151 residents recomanen
Fried and True Food Truck
1308 E 6th St
151 residents recomanen
Great interior mexican food and cocktails.

Arts & Culture

The George Washington Carver Museum and Cultural Center is dedicated to the collection, preservation, research and exhibition of African-American historical and cultural material.
21 residents recomanen
George Washington Carver Museum, Cultural and Genealogy Center
1165 Angelina St
21 residents recomanen
The George Washington Carver Museum and Cultural Center is dedicated to the collection, preservation, research and exhibition of African-American historical and cultural material.
Renaissance to 20th-century American paintings, Latin American art, plus Greek & Roman sculpture. Address: 200 E Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Austin, TX 78701 Phone: (512) 471-7324 Hours: Tuesday10AM–5PM Wednesday10AM–5PM Thursday10AM–5PM Friday10AM–5PM Saturday11AM–5PM Sunday1–5PM MondayClosed
644 residents recomanen
Museu d'Art Blanton
200 East Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
644 residents recomanen
Renaissance to 20th-century American paintings, Latin American art, plus Greek & Roman sculpture. Address: 200 E Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Austin, TX 78701 Phone: (512) 471-7324 Hours: Tuesday10AM–5PM Wednesday10AM–5PM Thursday10AM–5PM Friday10AM–5PM Saturday11AM–5PM Sunday1–5PM MondayClosed
Check the calendar, they have great improv, theatre and comedy shows
40 residents recomanen
The Hideout Theatre
617 Congress Ave
40 residents recomanen
Check the calendar, they have great improv, theatre and comedy shows

Shopping

Take Heart is a boutique in the heart of East Austin offering a thoughtfully edited selection of home decor, accessories, gifts, and art.
75 residents recomanen
take heart
1211 E 11th St
75 residents recomanen
Take Heart is a boutique in the heart of East Austin offering a thoughtfully edited selection of home decor, accessories, gifts, and art.
This vibrant neighborhood south of Lady Bird Lake is a must-stroll for visitors and a popular hangout for locals. South Congress oozes homespun character and boasts the story of Austin’s yesteryear in its boutiques, eateries, galleries and music venues. https://www.austintexas.org/listings/south-congress-avenue-(soco)/4359/
650 residents recomanen
South Congress
650 residents recomanen
This vibrant neighborhood south of Lady Bird Lake is a must-stroll for visitors and a popular hangout for locals. South Congress oozes homespun character and boasts the story of Austin’s yesteryear in its boutiques, eateries, galleries and music venues. https://www.austintexas.org/listings/south-congress-avenue-(soco)/4359/
Great street with several vintage clothing and furniture stores. Be sure to hit up Blue Velvet and Backspace Records.
North Loop Boulevard
North Loop Boulevard
Great street with several vintage clothing and furniture stores. Be sure to hit up Blue Velvet and Backspace Records.

Drinks & Nightlife

Good spot for dance and rock music.
193 residents recomanen
HOTEL VEGAS
1502 E 6th St
193 residents recomanen
Good spot for dance and rock music.
Nice spot for dancing and specialty cocktails.
102 residents recomanen
The Volstead Lounge
1500 E 6th St
102 residents recomanen
Nice spot for dancing and specialty cocktails.
The best honkey tonk in Texas. 2 stepping, good country bands, a must if you haven't been 2-stepping. Whiskey on tap.
672 residents recomanen
The White Horse
500 Comal St
672 residents recomanen
The best honkey tonk in Texas. 2 stepping, good country bands, a must if you haven't been 2-stepping. Whiskey on tap.
Great brunch on Sundays. Quiet, away from all the noise of 6th St.
244 residents recomanen
Yellow Jacket Social Club
1704 E 5th St
244 residents recomanen
Great brunch on Sundays. Quiet, away from all the noise of 6th St.

Essentials

Pharmacy
20 residents recomanen
CVS
1105 North Interstate 35 Frontage Road
20 residents recomanen
Pharmacy
Large Grocery store if you plan to do some cooking.
1667 residents recomanen
H-E-B
5808 Burnet Rd
1667 residents recomanen
Large Grocery store if you plan to do some cooking.
Great spot to get snacks, beer, wine, organic milk, eggs, some produce and toiletries.
352 residents recomanen
Quickie Pickie
2027 E Cesar Chavez St
352 residents recomanen
Great spot to get snacks, beer, wine, organic milk, eggs, some produce and toiletries.
Closest traditional grocery store.
289 residents recomanen
Trader Joe's
211 Walter Seaholm Dr
289 residents recomanen
Closest traditional grocery store.
Visit the corporate HQ/ flagship store for Whole Foods.
1332 residents recomanen
Whole Foods Market
525 N Lamar Blvd
1332 residents recomanen
Visit the corporate HQ/ flagship store for Whole Foods.

Parks & Nature

The Jewel of the city. Take a dip in the spring fed pool. 65 degrees F all year round.
2454 residents recomanen
Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton Dr
2454 residents recomanen
The Jewel of the city. Take a dip in the spring fed pool. 65 degrees F all year round.

Getting Around

1220 12th/San Bernard Stop ID: 1107 Bus # 6 every 40 min $1.25
1220 12th/San Bernard station
1220 12th/San Bernard Stop ID: 1107 Bus # 6 every 40 min $1.25