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The Texas State Capitol is the capitol and seat of government of the American state of Texas. Located in downtown Austin, Texas, the structure houses the offices and chambers of the Texas Legislature and of the Governor of Texas.
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Texas Senate
1200 Congress AveThe Texas State Capitol is the capitol and seat of government of the American state of Texas. Located in downtown Austin, Texas, the structure houses the offices and chambers of the Texas Legislature and of the Governor of Texas.
Open-air lounge on the roof of the Westin hotel featuring a swimming pool, fire pits & a full bar. Admire the downtown skyline at Austin's #1 rooftop/outdoor bar. Private cabanas, firepits, and gorgeous views of the entire city.
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Azul Rooftop Lounge
310 E 5th StOpen-air lounge on the roof of the Westin hotel featuring a swimming pool, fire pits & a full bar. Admire the downtown skyline at Austin's #1 rooftop/outdoor bar. Private cabanas, firepits, and gorgeous views of the entire city.
Food scene
The most vibey coffee and chillout spot near downtown!
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Codependent Cocktails + Coffee
301 West AveThe most vibey coffee and chillout spot near downtown!
Upscale restaurant in East Austin, Jacoby's Restaurant & Mercantile never disappoints with its flavorsome, All-American dishes. Chic and spacious with a hint of sophistication, the mood in this restaurant is set at a lively and friendly tone while the lawn offers a great outdoor dining experience with the lake at its backdrop. The menu boasts of an array of classic American delicacies from hearty burgers and sandwiches to succulent steak and smoked chicken. While the food menu might be filled with delicious options, the drinks menu features signatures concoctions such as the Secret Beach, Muskoka Smash and Lightening Bug
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Jacoby's Restaurant & Mercantile
3235 E Cesar Chavez StUpscale restaurant in East Austin, Jacoby's Restaurant & Mercantile never disappoints with its flavorsome, All-American dishes. Chic and spacious with a hint of sophistication, the mood in this restaurant is set at a lively and friendly tone while the lawn offers a great outdoor dining experience with the lake at its backdrop. The menu boasts of an array of classic American delicacies from hearty burgers and sandwiches to succulent steak and smoked chicken. While the food menu might be filled with delicious options, the drinks menu features signatures concoctions such as the Secret Beach, Muskoka Smash and Lightening Bug
Known for its small plates & extensive drink menu in a setting that's upscale for 6th Street.
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Parkside
301 E 6th StKnown for its small plates & extensive drink menu in a setting that's upscale for 6th Street.
Blenders and Bowls is a locally owned, fast-casual health food cafe. They specialize in açaí and pitaya bowls, smoothies, superfoods toast and more. Super good for health-conscious individuals.
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Blenders and Bowls
206 E 4th StBlenders and Bowls is a locally owned, fast-casual health food cafe. They specialize in açaí and pitaya bowls, smoothies, superfoods toast and more. Super good for health-conscious individuals.
If you live or work downtown, the cafe/restaurant Forthright should be added to your breakfast, lunch, and coffee rotation. Tucked away on the corner of Cesar Chavez and Brazos, Forthright’s light, bright space is polished enough for a work meeting, or you can camp out with a laptop at the wooden bar in the mornings.. There’s also an elaborate tea and matcha drinks menu - one of the biggest in town.
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Forthright
35 Brazos StIf you live or work downtown, the cafe/restaurant Forthright should be added to your breakfast, lunch, and coffee rotation. Tucked away on the corner of Cesar Chavez and Brazos, Forthright’s light, bright space is polished enough for a work meeting, or you can camp out with a laptop at the wooden bar in the mornings.. There’s also an elaborate tea and matcha drinks menu - one of the biggest in town.
Food trucks are popular in Austin. We love Conscious Cravings, a fresh and 100% vegan food truck. Get any of their hot wraps. We like avocado with mushrooms. They have many gluten-free options.
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Conscious Cravings
1311 S 1st StFood trucks are popular in Austin. We love Conscious Cravings, a fresh and 100% vegan food truck. Get any of their hot wraps. We like avocado with mushrooms. They have many gluten-free options.
Inventive craft cocktails are served in an airy, industrial-chic space with a cozy upstairs lounge. AUSTIN'S LEADING CRAFT COCKTAIL VENUE! The Roosevelt Room is a 1920s-inspired cocktail bar, event space, and music venue located in the heart of downtown. 307 W 5th St. Unit B Austin, TX 78701.
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The Roosevelt Room
307 W 5th StInventive craft cocktails are served in an airy, industrial-chic space with a cozy upstairs lounge. AUSTIN'S LEADING CRAFT COCKTAIL VENUE! The Roosevelt Room is a 1920s-inspired cocktail bar, event space, and music venue located in the heart of downtown. 307 W 5th St. Unit B Austin, TX 78701.
The menu at Aba incorporates lighter cooking with influences from the Mediterranean, including Israel, Lebanon, Turkey, and Greece. Signature dishes include Crispy Short Rib Hummus, Muhammara, Jerusalem Bagel with Smoked Salmon Spread, Slow Braised Leg of Lamb Wrapped in Eggplant, and Black Garlic Shrimp Scampi.
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Aba
1011 S Congress AveThe menu at Aba incorporates lighter cooking with influences from the Mediterranean, including Israel, Lebanon, Turkey, and Greece. Signature dishes include Crispy Short Rib Hummus, Muhammara, Jerusalem Bagel with Smoked Salmon Spread, Slow Braised Leg of Lamb Wrapped in Eggplant, and Black Garlic Shrimp Scampi.
True Food Kitchen is an appealing spot for the health conscious and vegan eaters. This upscale restaurant has a dining space indoors and a beautiful patio area. The space has an inviting, pleasant and lively vibe. A relaxing and peaceful spot to eat delicious vegan food with family or friends. The lighting and color scheme of the restaurant simply enhances your dining experience. They have an open kitchen concept that brings a sense of freshness and fun to watch your dish being prepared. Everything from their salads, sandwiches, appetizers to the main course is worth trying.
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True Food Kitchen
222 West AvenueTrue Food Kitchen is an appealing spot for the health conscious and vegan eaters. This upscale restaurant has a dining space indoors and a beautiful patio area. The space has an inviting, pleasant and lively vibe. A relaxing and peaceful spot to eat delicious vegan food with family or friends. The lighting and color scheme of the restaurant simply enhances your dining experience. They have an open kitchen concept that brings a sense of freshness and fun to watch your dish being prepared. Everything from their salads, sandwiches, appetizers to the main course is worth trying.
Neighborhoods
South Congress (aka SoCo) is a shopping district stretching down South Congress Avenue from Downtown. This area is home to coffee shops, eccentric stores, restaurants, food trucks, trailers, and festivals. Check out Off the Wall, By George, Cove Boutique, Noah Marion, Allen's Boots, Heritage Boot Company and more.
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South Congress
South Congress (aka SoCo) is a shopping district stretching down South Congress Avenue from Downtown. This area is home to coffee shops, eccentric stores, restaurants, food trucks, trailers, and festivals. Check out Off the Wall, By George, Cove Boutique, Noah Marion, Allen's Boots, Heritage Boot Company and more.
East Austin is an incredibly diverse area with a creative community atmosphere and a major emphasis on supporting local business and living sustainably. You can find bungalows with hip cocktail bars on every corner. The food scene is eclectic and you’re bound to discover some of the city’s best street art.
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East Austin
East Austin is an incredibly diverse area with a creative community atmosphere and a major emphasis on supporting local business and living sustainably. You can find bungalows with hip cocktail bars on every corner. The food scene is eclectic and you’re bound to discover some of the city’s best street art.
Hyde Park is a neighborhood and historic district in Austin, Texas. Located in Central Austin, Hyde Park is defined by W. 38th Street to the south, W. 51st Street to the north, Duval Street to the east, and Guadalupe Street to the west.
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Hyde Park
Hyde Park is a neighborhood and historic district in Austin, Texas. Located in Central Austin, Hyde Park is defined by W. 38th Street to the south, W. 51st Street to the north, Duval Street to the east, and Guadalupe Street to the west.
City/town information
Bastrop is "the most historic small town in Texas." Find delicious restaurants, fun festivals and things to do, and great hotels.
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Bastrop
Bastrop is "the most historic small town in Texas." Find delicious restaurants, fun festivals and things to do, and great hotels.
Consejos para la ciudad
Costumbres y cultura
Austin is diverse, different, and always popping
Austin is known for its boho culture, LGBTQ activism, live events, hi-tech scene, and being a hotbed for music, film, art, and theatre. The saying "Keep Austin Weird" is relevant given all the unique things you are bound to experience here.
Known for its creative, eclectic and artistic reputation, ATX offers many sensory-bending experiences to expand your mind, like:
✔ Wonderspaces
✔ Blanton Museum of Art
✔ Contemporary at the Jones Center
✔ Cathedral of Junk
✔ Thinkery
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Never-ending things to do & places to go
The Live Music Capitol of the World has an unlimited number of things to do and places to see. Some of the more popular include:
✔ The Texas State Capitol
✔ Austin Paddle Shack
✔ The Driskill hotel
✔ Rainey Street Historic District
✔ Lady Bird Lake Hike-and-Bike Trail
✔ Barton Springs Pool
✔ LBJ Presidential Library
✔ Austin Bats at Congress Ave Bridge
✔ Austin Aquarium
✔ Haunted ATX
✔ Fathom Sunset Yacht Experience on Lake Travis
✔ Double Decker Austin Sightseeing Tour
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Finicky weather/temperatures in Fall & Winter
One day it's 75 and sunny, the next a cold front has swept across the plains and central Texas is bundling up in sub 50-degree temperatures. You never know what you'll get weather-wise in fall and winter, so pack for the cold and hot days.