Guidebook for Austin
Food Scene
Great bakery within walking distance with excellent cinnamon rolls.
http://uppercrustbakery.com
107 residents recomanen
Upper Crust Bakery
4508 Burnet RdGreat bakery within walking distance with excellent cinnamon rolls.
http://uppercrustbakery.com
John Mueller Meat Co
2500 E 6th StI think that this is the best BBQ in Austin
Vino Vino
4119 Guadalupe StWine and dine restaurant
An Austin landmark bistro. Open late and fantastic desserts.
32 residents recomanen
Chez Zee American Bistro
5406 Balcones DrAn Austin landmark bistro. Open late and fantastic desserts.
A 24hr neighborhood coffee cafe which many feel is one of the best in Austin. A student hangout. Free wifi.
http://www.epochcoffee.com
151 residents recomanen
Epoch Coffee
221 W N Loop BlvdA 24hr neighborhood coffee cafe which many feel is one of the best in Austin. A student hangout. Free wifi.
http://www.epochcoffee.com
Smoothie King
4301 W William Cannon DrA smoothie shop
Yogurt Planet
4601 N Lamar BlvdA frozen yogurt shop with the tart, not overly sweet yogurt.
Which Wich Superior Sandwiches
1201 Barbara Jordan BlvdA build your own sandwich shop.
Maoz Vegetarian
4601 N Lamar BlvdA vegetarian restaurant
Starbucks
1201 Barbara Jordan BlvdA Starbucks to get your fix
Pacha Organic Cafe
2915 Burnet RdA coffee shop with a very subdued atmosphere. No wifi
Mandola's Italian Kitchen
4700 W Guadalupe StA nice Italian restaurant and reasonably priced
Kerbey Lane Cafe - Central
3704 Kerbey LnA 24hr restaurant known for their breakfasts
A coffee shop with free wifi.
http://www.monkeynestcoffee.com
60 residents recomanen
Monkey Nest Coffee
5353 Burnet RdA coffee shop with free wifi.
http://www.monkeynestcoffee.com
Tacodeli
4200 N Lamar BlvdI think they have the best tacos in town. Only open for lunch.
Drinks & Nightlife
Draught House Pub & Brewery
4112 Medical PkwyLocal bar with inside and outside seating
A legendary honky-tonk (country dance) bar.
http://www.brokenspokeaustintx.com
478 residents recomanen
Broken Spoke
3201 S Lamar BlvdA legendary honky-tonk (country dance) bar.
http://www.brokenspokeaustintx.com
Rainey Street
Rainey StreetA trendy street with bars, clubs and cafes.
A neighborhood dive bar with chicken shit bingo on Sundays at 4pm.
http://www.yelp.com/biz/ginnys-little-longhorn-saloon-austin
166 residents recomanen
Ginny's Little Longhorn Saloon
5434 Burnet RdA neighborhood dive bar with chicken shit bingo on Sundays at 4pm.
http://www.yelp.com/biz/ginnys-little-longhorn-saloon-austin
A lively bar with a large selection of beers. Nightly specials.
http://www.beerknurd.com/stores/austin/
35 residents recomanen
Flying Saucer Draught Emporium
815 West 47th StreetA lively bar with a large selection of beers. Nightly specials.
http://www.beerknurd.com/stores/austin/
Essentials
The Whole Foods flagship (premium) store and supermarket with gourmet food and groceries.
1332 residents recomanen
Whole Foods Market
525 N Lamar BlvdThe Whole Foods flagship (premium) store and supermarket with gourmet food and groceries.
Austin Farmer's Market is a local market with organic produce and goods. Only on Wed from 3-7pm.
11 residents recomanen
Austin Farmers' Market at the Triangle
4600 West Guadalupe StreetAustin Farmer's Market is a local market with organic produce and goods. Only on Wed from 3-7pm.
Randalls
1500 W 35th StA supermarket with regular and organic produce.
H-E-B
5808 Burnet RdA supermarket with regular and organic produce.
Central Market
4477 S Lamar BlvdA gourmet supermarket and cafe.
http://www.centralmarket.com
Sightseeing
Within Zilker Park's 358 acres lies Barton Springs Pool. Three acres in size, the pool is fed from underground springs.
http://austintexas.gov/department/barton-springs-pool
2454 residents recomanen
Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton DrWithin Zilker Park's 358 acres lies Barton Springs Pool. Three acres in size, the pool is fed from underground springs.
http://austintexas.gov/department/barton-springs-pool
6th St. is the center of the entertainment district. The Visitor Center is located at 6th & Brazos and offers free tours.
http://www.austintexas.org/visit/plan-your-trip/historic-walking-tours/
23 residents recomanen
Austin Visitor Center
602 E 4th St6th St. is the center of the entertainment district. The Visitor Center is located at 6th & Brazos and offers free tours.
http://www.austintexas.org/visit/plan-your-trip/historic-walking-tours/
A statue of musician Stevie Ray Vaughan along Auditorium Shores Park and the hike and bike trail. It is a popular location to take photos of the Austin skyline.
56 residents recomanen
Stevie Ray Vaughan Statue
210 Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike TrailA statue of musician Stevie Ray Vaughan along Auditorium Shores Park and the hike and bike trail. It is a popular location to take photos of the Austin skyline.
Downtown Austin has many businesses, restaurants, coffee shops, cafes, bars and street art pieces. It's about 10 minutes away by car, 30 minutes away by bike or bus.
13 residents recomanen
Episcopal Diocese of Texas Austin Office
510 Rathervue PlDowntown Austin has many businesses, restaurants, coffee shops, cafes, bars and street art pieces. It's about 10 minutes away by car, 30 minutes away by bike or bus.
The Texas Capitol is a historic government building recognized as one of the nation's most distinguished state capitols. Free tours
http://www.tspb.state.tx.us/spb/capitol/texcap.htm
1119 residents recomanen
Texas Senate
1200 Congress AveThe Texas Capitol is a historic government building recognized as one of the nation's most distinguished state capitols. Free tours
http://www.tspb.state.tx.us/spb/capitol/texcap.htm
The Shoal Creek trail is a nice greenspace for hiking, biking and running. It is one block away and passes by the Univ. of Texas, Downtown and Town Lake.
38 residents recomanen
Shoal Creek Trail
Shoal Creek TrailThe Shoal Creek trail is a nice greenspace for hiking, biking and running. It is one block away and passes by the Univ. of Texas, Downtown and Town Lake.
The University of Texas campus has interesting architecture, lectures and many campus stores and restaurants. Free tours.
http://www.utexas.edu/about-ut/campus-tours
238 residents recomanen
The University of Texas at Austin
2515 SpeedwayThe University of Texas campus has interesting architecture, lectures and many campus stores and restaurants. Free tours.
http://www.utexas.edu/about-ut/campus-tours
Arts & Culture
Austin Museum of Art Laguna Gloria Arthouse
173 residents recomanen
The Contemporary Austin - Jones Center
700 Congress AveAustin Museum of Art Laguna Gloria Arthouse
Everything Else
United States Postal Service
4300 SpeedwayA US Post Office
Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin
1201 W 38th StA full service hospital, just in case.
Chase Bank
4601 N Lamar BlvdA Chase bank and 24hr ATM
A public library with free wifi. Open Mon-Thurs and Sat.
7 residents recomanen
Yarborough Branch, Austin Public Library
2200 Hancock DrA public library with free wifi. Open Mon-Thurs and Sat.
Walgreens
4501 Guadalupe StA 24hr pharmacy
Shopping
Offering a comprehensive menu of massage and wellness spa services.
Myo Massage, Acupuncture and Movement
4616 Triangle AveOffering a comprehensive menu of massage and wellness spa services.
Around the Corner Store
2321 W N Loop BlvdA small convenience store