Guidebook for Austin
Food Scene
Hula Hut
3825 Lake Austin BlvdClose, great food, beautiful views, and good drinks.
Bar/Restaurant with lakefront views, enough TV's to watch pretty much any sporting event you desire, and great drinks.
58 residents recomanen
Abel's on the Lake
3825 Lake Austin BlvdBar/Restaurant with lakefront views, enough TV's to watch pretty much any sporting event you desire, and great drinks.
Mozart's has a beautiful outdoor patio, solid coffee, and some of the best desserts in Austin!
371 residents recomanen
Mozart's Coffee Roasters
3825 Lake Austin BlvdMozart's has a beautiful outdoor patio, solid coffee, and some of the best desserts in Austin!
Maudie's is great Tex-Mex. They also serve fantastic breakfast tacos that really hit the spot if you had a little too much the night before...
92 residents recomanen
Maudie's Cafe
2608 W 7th StMaudie's is great Tex-Mex. They also serve fantastic breakfast tacos that really hit the spot if you had a little too much the night before...
Thundercloud is our local version of Subway. The sandwich makers "Keep Austin Weird", and use quality ingredients and fresh bread to make sure you get a "fresh, fast, and healthy" sub.
124 residents recomanen
ThunderCloud Subs
2308 Lake Austin BlvdThundercloud is our local version of Subway. The sandwich makers "Keep Austin Weird", and use quality ingredients and fresh bread to make sure you get a "fresh, fast, and healthy" sub.
Juice land Lake Austin is the closest branch of Austin's ubiquitous juice bar. They can get you anything from a cup of fresh juice, to a vegan brownie, to a full weeklong cleanse. Order online, too!
519 residents recomanen
JuiceLand
1625 Barton Springs RdJuice land Lake Austin is the closest branch of Austin's ubiquitous juice bar. They can get you anything from a cup of fresh juice, to a vegan brownie, to a full weeklong cleanse. Order online, too!
Magnolia Cafe is "open 24 hours, 8 days a week", and is a great spot for normal and LATE night meals. Want to see some fun people? Swing by around 3AM after the bars close...
478 residents recomanen
Magnolia Cafe
1920 S Congress AveMagnolia Cafe is "open 24 hours, 8 days a week", and is a great spot for normal and LATE night meals. Want to see some fun people? Swing by around 3AM after the bars close...
Stinson's is a pizzaria, bar and grill just down the road. They have great pizzas and stiff drinks.
Stinson's Deep Eddy Ave Grill Pizzeria & Bar
Deep Eddy AvenueStinson's is a pizzaria, bar and grill just down the road. They have great pizzas and stiff drinks.
Food Food! has great lunch and takeout food. Don't want to cook, but want something you can make look homemade? Here's the answer!
20 residents recomanen
Food Food
2727 Exposition BlvdFood Food! has great lunch and takeout food. Don't want to cook, but want something you can make look homemade? Here's the answer!
This is our closest Starbucks. You'll see Austin's movers and shakers filing in and out every morning, but watch out during school pick up and drop off times - it's across from Cassis Elementary.
254 residents recomanen
Starbucks
1201 Barbara Jordan BlvdThis is our closest Starbucks. You'll see Austin's movers and shakers filing in and out every morning, but watch out during school pick up and drop off times - it's across from Cassis Elementary.
Nau's has an old-fashioned soda fountain where you can get greasy burgers and cold floats. It's a piece of nostalgia right by downtown.
87 residents recomanen
Nau's Enfield Drug
1115 W Lynn StNau's has an old-fashioned soda fountain where you can get greasy burgers and cold floats. It's a piece of nostalgia right by downtown.
This is the spot where the overserved and hungry come after the end of a long night.
238 residents recomanen
24 Diner
600 N Lamar BlvdThis is the spot where the overserved and hungry come after the end of a long night.
Everything Else
Redbud Isle is an off-leash dog park in the middle of Lady Bird Lake (Town Lake). It's a great spot to bring Fido for a swim, or to have a jog around while you see the pups enjoying themselves!
50 residents recomanen
Parc de Red Bud Isle
3401 Redbud TrailRedbud Isle is an off-leash dog park in the middle of Lady Bird Lake (Town Lake). It's a great spot to bring Fido for a swim, or to have a jog around while you see the pups enjoying themselves!
We are just down the road from Lion's Municipal Golf Course (we call it "Muny"), which is a fun course, and one of the best golf values in the state!
51 residents recomanen
Lions Municipal Public Golf Course
2901 Enfield RdWe are just down the road from Lion's Municipal Golf Course (we call it "Muny"), which is a fun course, and one of the best golf values in the state!
Scenic is just down the block, and is a great street to run on. It sees little traffic, and on one side is Lake Austin, and on the other are some very nice estates (including a famous actor's).
Scenic Drive
Scenic DriveScenic is just down the block, and is a great street to run on. It sees little traffic, and on one side is Lake Austin, and on the other are some very nice estates (including a famous actor's).
The trailhead is a quick run or ride down Lake Austin Boulevard from the house, and is the jumping off point for rides and runs ranging from 3-10 miles around Town Lake.
257 residents recomanen
Ann And Roy Butler Hike And Bike Trail
The trailhead is a quick run or ride down Lake Austin Boulevard from the house, and is the jumping off point for rides and runs ranging from 3-10 miles around Town Lake.
Pease Park runs along Shoal Creek. It has a great hike and bike trail (partially off-leash), sand volleyball courts (seasonal), and picnic areas.
100 residents recomanen
Parc del Districte de Pease
1100 Kingsbury StPease Park runs along Shoal Creek. It has a great hike and bike trail (partially off-leash), sand volleyball courts (seasonal), and picnic areas.
Auditorium Shores goes in the "Other" category. When it's not being used as a dog park and recreational area, it's a spot for concerts and festivals, and has a great view of downtown and the Lake.
246 residents recomanen
Auditorium Shores al parc metropolità del llac de la ciutat
900 W Riverside DrAuditorium Shores goes in the "Other" category. When it's not being used as a dog park and recreational area, it's a spot for concerts and festivals, and has a great view of downtown and the Lake.
We're proud of our Capitol here in Texas. It's the tallest domed capitol in the U.S. (taller even than D.C.), and is made from Texas Pink Granite. Tours are free, informative, and fun.
1119 residents recomanen
Texas Senate
1200 Congress AveWe're proud of our Capitol here in Texas. It's the tallest domed capitol in the U.S. (taller even than D.C.), and is made from Texas Pink Granite. Tours are free, informative, and fun.
Deep Eddy Pool is our neighborhood spring-fed pool, an is a great place to cool off and/or swim a few laps.
322 residents recomanen
Deep Eddy Municipal Pool
401 Deep Eddy AveDeep Eddy Pool is our neighborhood spring-fed pool, an is a great place to cool off and/or swim a few laps.
United States Postal Service
4300 SpeedwayOur local USPS office.
Austin Kula Karate
1314 Exposition BlvdAustin Kula Yoga is home to yoga and other classes in Tarrytown Center.
Reform Pilates
3110 Windsor RdOur local Pilates studio
Feel free to stop by if you need some time with an adoptable pet. They love the attention!
Austin Pets Alive
3118 Windsor RdFeel free to stop by if you need some time with an adoptable pet. They love the attention!
The BEST way to cool off in a hot Austin Summer! Barton Springs is a year-round 68-degree pool where you'll see all the fun folks Austin is home to. It's also "topless optional" for the ladies.
2454 residents recomanen
Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton DrThe BEST way to cool off in a hot Austin Summer! Barton Springs is a year-round 68-degree pool where you'll see all the fun folks Austin is home to. It's also "topless optional" for the ladies.
Essentials
Randall's is Austin's Safeway Affiliate, so if you have a Safeway card, it works here. They're the closest store to the house.
133 residents recomanen
Randalls
1500 W 35th StRandall's is Austin's Safeway Affiliate, so if you have a Safeway card, it works here. They're the closest store to the house.
This is the smaller of the two Randall's near us. It's great if you need to pop in and out quickly for common items.
133 residents recomanen
Randalls
1500 W 35th StThis is the smaller of the two Randall's near us. It's great if you need to pop in and out quickly for common items.
It's Costco. It's usually a little easier to get in and out of this location than the North Austin location.
Costco Pharmacy
4301 W William Cannon DrIt's Costco. It's usually a little easier to get in and out of this location than the North Austin location.
This is the busier of our two Costcos, but it's also closer to more shopping if you're combining errands.
31 residents recomanen
Costco Wholesale
4301 W William Cannon DrThis is the busier of our two Costcos, but it's also closer to more shopping if you're combining errands.
This is the Flagship Whole Foods. The high-rise above is corporate headquarters. Don't know what to have for dinner? They have 7 'reastaurantlets' inside, food bars, beer, wine and growler refills.
1332 residents recomanen
Whole Foods Market
525 N Lamar BlvdThis is the Flagship Whole Foods. The high-rise above is corporate headquarters. Don't know what to have for dinner? They have 7 'reastaurantlets' inside, food bars, beer, wine and growler refills.
Shopping
This is our closest branch of the ubiquitous Twin Liquors chain. They have good prices on the basics. If you're going to stock up and don't mind a longer drive, you might consider Spec's, too.
33 residents recomanen
Twin Liquors
4001 S Lamar BlvdThis is our closest branch of the ubiquitous Twin Liquors chain. They have good prices on the basics. If you're going to stock up and don't mind a longer drive, you might consider Spec's, too.
The Domain houses shopping and activities ranging from a large Whole Foods, to Neiman Marcus, to staples like the Apple Store, and outposts of most national retail chains.
768 residents recomanen
The Domain
11410 Century Oaks TerraceThe Domain houses shopping and activities ranging from a large Whole Foods, to Neiman Marcus, to staples like the Apple Store, and outposts of most national retail chains.
Barton Creek is our most convenient indoor mall, which houses Nordstrom, the Apple Store and other retail chains.
97 residents recomanen
Barton Creek Square
Barton Creek is our most convenient indoor mall, which houses Nordstrom, the Apple Store and other retail chains.
This CVS is the closest pharmacy to the house. They also have a "Minute Clinic" where you can be seen by a nurse practitioner for minor ailments without an appointment.
174 residents recomanen
CVS
2101 S Lamar BlvdThis CVS is the closest pharmacy to the house. They also have a "Minute Clinic" where you can be seen by a nurse practitioner for minor ailments without an appointment.
Tarrytown Pharmacy is like the one grandma used to go to - they have the normal pills and potions, as well as a wide range of stationery and other gifts.
20 residents recomanen
Tarrytown Pharmacy Inc
2727 Exposition BlvdTarrytown Pharmacy is like the one grandma used to go to - they have the normal pills and potions, as well as a wide range of stationery and other gifts.
Arts & Culture
The Long Center hosts concerts and performances, and sits above auditorium shores, making it a great spot to visit and view Downtown Austin
167 residents recomanen
The Long Center for the Performing Arts
701 W Riverside DrThe Long Center hosts concerts and performances, and sits above auditorium shores, making it a great spot to visit and view Downtown Austin
This is a fun way to get to know more about why Texas is such a special place, and why we Texans are the way we are. It's also home to an IMAX theater.
593 residents recomanen
Bullock Texas State History Museum
1800 Congress AveThis is a fun way to get to know more about why Texas is such a special place, and why we Texans are the way we are. It's also home to an IMAX theater.
The Blanton is UT's Art Museum. They feature a growing permanent collection as well as memorable rotating displays.
644 residents recomanen
Museu d'Art Blanton
200 East Martin Luther King Junior BoulevardThe Blanton is UT's Art Museum. They feature a growing permanent collection as well as memorable rotating displays.
The Harry Ransom Center is a treasure in the arts world. It's home to a Gutenberg Bible, as well as countless other rare items. Added bonus: nobody really pays attention to it, so crowds are rare.
127 residents recomanen
Harry Ransom Center
300 W 21st StThe Harry Ransom Center is a treasure in the arts world. It's home to a Gutenberg Bible, as well as countless other rare items. Added bonus: nobody really pays attention to it, so crowds are rare.
This is home to KUT, our beloved NPR affiliate. You can see the hosts broadcasting from outside the building, and can sometimes attend special events there.
Belo Center for New Media
300 West Dean Keeton StreetThis is home to KUT, our beloved NPR affiliate. You can see the hosts broadcasting from outside the building, and can sometimes attend special events there.
Hogg Memorial Auditorium
2300 Whitis AvenueHogg Auditorium hosts smaller entertainment events on the UT campus.
Bass is UT's largest "non-arena" performing arts venue. Bass is home to concerts, musicals, and other large-scale productions.
30 residents recomanen
Bass Concert Hall
510 E 23rd StBass is UT's largest "non-arena" performing arts venue. Bass is home to concerts, musicals, and other large-scale productions.
ACL Live is the home to the TV show of the same name. It's also a great live music venue that hosts some very big names.
326 residents recomanen
ACL Live
310 W Willie Nelson BlvdACL Live is the home to the TV show of the same name. It's also a great live music venue that hosts some very big names.
Drinks & Nightlife
"TNT" is what it sounds like: a Tacos and Tequila bar. They have great happy hour specials, too!
49 residents recomanen
TNT Tacos and Tequila
507 Pressler St"TNT" is what it sounds like: a Tacos and Tequila bar. They have great happy hour specials, too!
Winflo is a wine bar and restaurant with excellent cocktails in a beautiful outdoor setting.
56 residents recomanen
Winflo Osteria
1315 West 6th StreetWinflo is a wine bar and restaurant with excellent cocktails in a beautiful outdoor setting.