Guidebook for Austin
Food Scene
This is the best place to catch a sunset over Lake Travis!
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The Oasis On Lake Travis
6550 Comanche TrailThis is the best place to catch a sunset over Lake Travis!
This is the KFC of Lake Travis! This is a great place to have lunch or dinner most days of the week!
208 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Lucy's Fried Chicken
2218 College AveThis is the KFC of Lake Travis! This is a great place to have lunch or dinner most days of the week!
Nagoya Steak and Sushi
11630 N FM 620Great place for an interactive Japanese meal
For breakfast or Sunday brunch, this is our go to place in our wonderful city
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Old Pecan Street Cafe
504 E 6th StFor breakfast or Sunday brunch, this is our go to place in our wonderful city
CraigO's Pizza & Pastaria - Lakeway
2501 Ranch Rd 620 SThis is the best place for pizza delivery in our area
Best Damn BBQ in Texas built on a cove connecting to lake Austin! Take the kiddos here to feed the turtles and ducks!
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County Line
5204 Ranch Rd 2222Best Damn BBQ in Texas built on a cove connecting to lake Austin! Take the kiddos here to feed the turtles and ducks!
This is a great place to have brunch lunch or dinner offering an amazing selection of Texas favorites!
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Jack Allen's Kitchen Oak Hill
7720 State Hwy 71This is a great place to have brunch lunch or dinner offering an amazing selection of Texas favorites!
Don't let the gas station fool you. This place cranks out some awesome BBQ! This is a pick up and go home place for us but also has a dining area inside and out.
57 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Rudy's "Country Store" and Bar-B-Q
7709 Ranch Rd 620Don't let the gas station fool you. This place cranks out some awesome BBQ! This is a pick up and go home place for us but also has a dining area inside and out.
This is the best Italian restaurant in Austin in our opinion. Be ready to spend some dough for some of their's.
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Siena Restaurant
6203 N Capital of Texas HwyThis is the best Italian restaurant in Austin in our opinion. Be ready to spend some dough for some of their's.
This place serves the best mussels in our opinion. Served as an appetizer and at a reasonable price, this place is knock out good no matter your selection. Great place for date night and located in the heart of downtown. Make sure to save room for Smore's served next door at Halcyon Coffee Bar next door!
93 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Péché
208 W 4th StThis place serves the best mussels in our opinion. Served as an appetizer and at a reasonable price, this place is knock out good no matter your selection. Great place for date night and located in the heart of downtown. Make sure to save room for Smore's served next door at Halcyon Coffee Bar next door!
Check out this locally owned restaurant for the best pub grub and live music in the Hill Country! Here you'll find a dog friendly restaurant and kids play garden. This place is a must if you're heading to the Lakeway/Bee Cave area!
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Angel's Icehouse
21815 State Hwy 71Check out this locally owned restaurant for the best pub grub and live music in the Hill Country! Here you'll find a dog friendly restaurant and kids play garden. This place is a must if you're heading to the Lakeway/Bee Cave area!
It may not look like much from the outside but packs a punch where it counts. They have a fresh seafood marketplace and is an awesome to grab lunch! I suggest what they suggest, daily specials are always the best!
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Quality Seafood Market
5621 Airport BlvdIt may not look like much from the outside but packs a punch where it counts. They have a fresh seafood marketplace and is an awesome to grab lunch! I suggest what they suggest, daily specials are always the best!
Cho Sushi Japanese Fusion
4300 N Quinlan Park RdSushi! Sake!
Almost always a wait but definitely worth it. This small restaurant has the best of it all!
90 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Peached Tortilla
5520 Burnet RdAlmost always a wait but definitely worth it. This small restaurant has the best of it all!
The best place to grab some fresh bakery goods if you're in the downtown area before noon! You can also catch a horse drawn carriage ride here at night!
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The Driskill
217 Congress AveThe best place to grab some fresh bakery goods if you're in the downtown area before noon! You can also catch a horse drawn carriage ride here at night!
White tablecloths, full service staff and fifty bucks a person or more... If you need a great dining experience this place will put on a great show, but I've had better steak and lobster for half the price
106 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Steiner Ranch Steakhouse
5424 Steiner Ranch BlvdWhite tablecloths, full service staff and fifty bucks a person or more... If you need a great dining experience this place will put on a great show, but I've had better steak and lobster for half the price
Seriously, these donuts are worth the drive. It takes a lot to pull me out of bed but these little circles of flour and sugar make me jump up and drive 20 minutes to Round Rock at least every month!
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Round Rock Donuts
106 W Liberty AveSeriously, these donuts are worth the drive. It takes a lot to pull me out of bed but these little circles of flour and sugar make me jump up and drive 20 minutes to Round Rock at least every month!
Drinks & Nightlife
SHHHHH!!!! If you want to impress, this is the best hidden bar in the middle of chaos on sixth street. You'll tell all your friends you went to this place, but you need to make reservations well in advance
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Midnight Cowboy Modeling
313 E 6th StSHHHHH!!!! If you want to impress, this is the best hidden bar in the middle of chaos on sixth street. You'll tell all your friends you went to this place, but you need to make reservations well in advance
This was a hidden bar for years and has some of the most creative cocktails in Austin
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Somersault Innovative Cocktails
11601 Domain DrThis was a hidden bar for years and has some of the most creative cocktails in Austin
One of the coolest new additions to our great city! This historic district has seen quite a bit of change over the past decade. From historic houses to hoppin' bars, you'll find it all on Rainey Street!
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Rainey Street Historic District
One of the coolest new additions to our great city! This historic district has seen quite a bit of change over the past decade. From historic houses to hoppin' bars, you'll find it all on Rainey Street!
Located right next to the State Capitol grounds, this dive bar is what dive bars are all about. Basement, quiet and low lighting make it the coolest dive I've founding Austin
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The Cloak Room
Located right next to the State Capitol grounds, this dive bar is what dive bars are all about. Basement, quiet and low lighting make it the coolest dive I've founding Austin
Crafted cocktails galore! If you need a great drink poured from some of the finest liqueurs on earth you have to check this place out!
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Bar Congress
200 Congress AveCrafted cocktails galore! If you need a great drink poured from some of the finest liqueurs on earth you have to check this place out!
This is a classically calm place surrounds by other places to hang out late at night. This place serves great appetizers and the bartenders can make a fabulous drink!
96 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Dogwood
715 W 6th StThis is a classically calm place surrounds by other places to hang out late at night. This place serves great appetizers and the bartenders can make a fabulous drink!
Parks & Nature
This is a great place for a panoramic view of our beautiful city!
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Mount Bonnell
This is a great place for a panoramic view of our beautiful city!
For a great hike to a wonderful place, you have to check out Hamilton pool!
588 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Reserva Natural Hamilton Pool
24300 Hamilton Pool RdFor a great hike to a wonderful place, you have to check out Hamilton pool!
This park is located against our property and has wonderful amenities from a basketball court to a playground, this place is flat out relaxing! Bring your blanket!
Fritz Hughes Park
3100 Fritz Hughes Park RdThis park is located against our property and has wonderful amenities from a basketball court to a playground, this place is flat out relaxing! Bring your blanket!
If your in the mood to be nude, this is the place to hang out for the day! Austin's only nude beach and proud of it!
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Hippie Hollow Park
7000 Comanche TrailIf your in the mood to be nude, this is the place to hang out for the day! Austin's only nude beach and proud of it!
This is a great place for a peaceful hike and excellent area to lounge by a waterfall in the downtown area
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Barton Creek Greenbelt
3755 South Capital of Texas HighwayThis is a great place for a peaceful hike and excellent area to lounge by a waterfall in the downtown area
A must see during the Spring and Fall! This place is loaded with all kinds of plants native to Texas!
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Zilker Botanical Garden
2220 Barton Springs RdA must see during the Spring and Fall! This place is loaded with all kinds of plants native to Texas!
If you're planning a trip towards Fredricksburg then plan to visit this place for a few hours also! Home of the second White House in the US and a retired Air Force One plane, this home is just the way it was whenever Lyndon and Lady Bird Lived in the Hill Country!
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Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park
100 E Ladybird LnIf you're planning a trip towards Fredricksburg then plan to visit this place for a few hours also! Home of the second White House in the US and a retired Air Force One plane, this home is just the way it was whenever Lyndon and Lady Bird Lived in the Hill Country!
This has always been a peaceful place for hiking and nature. It also makes for a great drive through the Hill Country of Texas!
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Milton Reimers Ranch Park
23610 Hamilton Pool RdThis has always been a peaceful place for hiking and nature. It also makes for a great drive through the Hill Country of Texas!
Awesome formations have been made through the hills by the Pedernales river. This could easily be a day spent in the park!
318 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Estatal de Pedernales Falls
2585 Park Rd 6026Awesome formations have been made through the hills by the Pedernales river. This could easily be a day spent in the park!
This is the closest boat ramp to get onto Lake Travis. For a small launch fee you'll be on Travis in no time.
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Parque Mansfield Dam
4370 Mansfield Dam Park Rd.This is the closest boat ramp to get onto Lake Travis. For a small launch fee you'll be on Travis in no time.
Its not the prettiest park in the Hill Country but its still very quiet.
88 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Balcones Canyonlands National Wildlife Refuge
24518 Ranch Road 1431Its not the prettiest park in the Hill Country but its still very quiet.
A fantastic park thats under a mile from the house and has plenty of room for fishing. Soak up the rays while viewing the lower end of the Mansfield dam. A lot of people wade the river and fish and swim at this area. The park also offers picnic area, biking trails and a restroom facility
14 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Jessica Hollis Park
14100 Low Water Crossing RdA fantastic park thats under a mile from the house and has plenty of room for fishing. Soak up the rays while viewing the lower end of the Mansfield dam. A lot of people wade the river and fish and swim at this area. The park also offers picnic area, biking trails and a restroom facility
This is the closest boat ramp on Lake Austin to our home. A free park and boat ramp open to the public! Help yourself to this boat ramp and enjoy a day at the park!
Mary Quinlan Park
1705 S Quinlan Park RdThis is the closest boat ramp on Lake Austin to our home. A free park and boat ramp open to the public! Help yourself to this boat ramp and enjoy a day at the park!
Ive never been there but its supposed to be really neat! If you do make it, idk like to see your pictures!
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Longhorn Cavern State Park
Ive never been there but its supposed to be really neat! If you do make it, idk like to see your pictures!
Shopping
For great local taste, the farmers market happens every Saturday!
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SFC Farmers' Market Downtown
422 Guadalupe StFor great local taste, the farmers market happens every Saturday!
This is a quieter version of the Domain with more budget friendly shops in mind
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Shops at the Galleria
12770 Shops PkwyThis is a quieter version of the Domain with more budget friendly shops in mind
This is a high end area with all of the name brand shops to go with it. Its a newer shopping district including an outdoor boardwalk
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The Domain
11410 Century Oaks TerraceThis is a high end area with all of the name brand shops to go with it. Its a newer shopping district including an outdoor boardwalk
This is a go to spot for designer discounts! We frequent this place before a big night futon the town!
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Neiman Marcus Last Call
4115 S Capital of Texas HwyThis is a go to spot for designer discounts! We frequent this place before a big night futon the town!
If your looking to catch a good deal while you're down, heading to San Marcos may need to be on your schedule! These outlets have some awesome brands at awesome prices
88 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Tanger Outlets San Marcos
4015 I-35 SouthIf your looking to catch a good deal while you're down, heading to San Marcos may need to be on your schedule! These outlets have some awesome brands at awesome prices
Here you'll find a great selection of common stores. This is an older development with matured tree providing lots of shade and an overall cozy feel!
58 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Arboretum
10000 Research BlvdHere you'll find a great selection of common stores. This is an older development with matured tree providing lots of shade and an overall cozy feel!
Essentials
Our local grocery store is just a few minutes away and has all necessities you may need
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Randalls
5145 N FM 620Our local grocery store is just a few minutes away and has all necessities you may need
This is the closest 24 hour pharmacy to our home, though there is a closer Walgreens at the corner of F.M. 2222 and 620 but closes at 10pm
Walgreens
11810 Ranch Rd 620 NThis is the closest 24 hour pharmacy to our home, though there is a closer Walgreens at the corner of F.M. 2222 and 620 but closes at 10pm
This isn't the closest grocery store to our house, but its definitely the most affordable. This HEB also has an awesome restaurant with some great eats
1667 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
H-E-B
5808 Burnet RdThis isn't the closest grocery store to our house, but its definitely the most affordable. This HEB also has an awesome restaurant with some great eats
Oh thank heaven theres a 7-Eleven just a few minutes down 620. Great place to go for gasoline, snacks, ice and yes, they have big gulps!
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7-Eleven
3636 Ranch Rd 620 NOh thank heaven theres a 7-Eleven just a few minutes down 620. Great place to go for gasoline, snacks, ice and yes, they have big gulps!
Not the best place for groceries but makes for a great place for most of your essentials. This is the closest thing to a Wal-Mart you will find on this side of Austin
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Target
11220 Ranch to Market 2222Not the best place for groceries but makes for a great place for most of your essentials. This is the closest thing to a Wal-Mart you will find on this side of Austin
Entertainment & Activities
Ready to golf? This place is great for practicing your swing, drinks and food included
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Topgolf
2700 Esperanza CrossingReady to golf? This place is great for practicing your swing, drinks and food included
Comfy recliners, food and drinks! This is how watching a movie should be!
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Moviehouse & Eatery
7415 Southwest PkwyComfy recliners, food and drinks! This is how watching a movie should be!
Rent a kayak or just enjoy the view. Great calm lake cutting through the heart of our amazing city!
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Ladybird Lake-Lamar Beach Metro Park
1200 W Cesar Chavez StRent a kayak or just enjoy the view. Great calm lake cutting through the heart of our amazing city!
This is an Austin original offering a very cool putt putt golf course. Very fun activity for families!
201 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Peter Pan Mini Golf
1207 Barton Springs RdThis is an Austin original offering a very cool putt putt golf course. Very fun activity for families!
This is one the the most affordable boat and jet ski rentals on Lake Travis. If you're ready for a day on the lake and not just the shore, check out the watercraft they'll loan you for the day!
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Just For Fun Mini Golf
5971 Hiline RdThis is one the the most affordable boat and jet ski rentals on Lake Travis. If you're ready for a day on the lake and not just the shore, check out the watercraft they'll loan you for the day!
If you're looking to stay on a small channel of water, then rent yourselves a watercraft from this boat rental on Lake Austin, also known as the Colorado River
Lake Austin Boat Rentals
5019 Edgewater DrIf you're looking to stay on a small channel of water, then rent yourselves a watercraft from this boat rental on Lake Austin, also known as the Colorado River
This is a family friendly arcade that also offers bowling, food and drinks. There is an adult area upstairs that features a late night bar.
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High 5 Family Entertainment Center
1502 Ranch Rd 620 SThis is a family friendly arcade that also offers bowling, food and drinks. There is an adult area upstairs that features a late night bar.
Austins oldest theater featuring a wide array of movies from the past and today. Plant to arrive early so you can see the place well light!
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Paramount Theatre
713 Congress AveAustins oldest theater featuring a wide array of movies from the past and today. Plant to arrive early so you can see the place well light!
This is a go to place for watercraft rentals on Lake Austin. Its a great value and ton of fun to have a boat on our lake!
Keep Austin Wet
17141 Rocky Ridge RoadThis is a go to place for watercraft rentals on Lake Austin. Its a great value and ton of fun to have a boat on our lake!
Sightseeing
This is a cool place to stop and see if you've never been to Austin before. It offers a great view of lake Austin with downtown in the horizon. If you catch our town during a full moon you can join a group at the top of this cliff for Full Moon Yoga!
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360 Bridge
4801 Plaza on the LakeThis is a cool place to stop and see if you've never been to Austin before. It offers a great view of lake Austin with downtown in the horizon. If you catch our town during a full moon you can join a group at the top of this cliff for Full Moon Yoga!
If you want to get away from it all, take a drive through the Hill Country to Fredericksburg TX. Known for their wine tastings and antiques, this area is always a great place to go for a getaway from your getaway!
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Fredericksburg
If you want to get away from it all, take a drive through the Hill Country to Fredericksburg TX. Known for their wine tastings and antiques, this area is always a great place to go for a getaway from your getaway!
If you've never been inside a large capital building, this would be one worth checking out. You're able to stand at floor level and look straight up at the dome you've always seen from the outside.
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Texas Senate
1200 Congress AveIf you've never been inside a large capital building, this would be one worth checking out. You're able to stand at floor level and look straight up at the dome you've always seen from the outside.
This is a famous iconic building for our downtown area. Great place for brunch or coffee. Also, it happens to be the second building in Austin to get a telephone in the early 1900's! I'll let you discover the rest
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The Driskill In The Unbound Collection By Hyatt
604 Brazos StThis is a famous iconic building for our downtown area. Great place for brunch or coffee. Also, it happens to be the second building in Austin to get a telephone in the early 1900's! I'll let you discover the rest
That huge concrete wall you probably saw driving while here, thats this. Erected in the early nineteenth century
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Mansfield Dam
That huge concrete wall you probably saw driving while here, thats this. Erected in the early nineteenth century