Guidebook for Austin
Essentials
This neighborhood grocery store has all the staples as well as wine and a deli counter with yummy prepared food.
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Fresh Plus Grocery
1221 W Lynn StThis neighborhood grocery store has all the staples as well as wine and a deli counter with yummy prepared food.
Wow - this is the flagship Whole Foods store and it is Wonderful! Its a must-see during your trip to Austin.
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Whole Foods Market
525 N Lamar BlvdWow - this is the flagship Whole Foods store and it is Wonderful! Its a must-see during your trip to Austin.
Food Scene
Zocalo offers delicious, fresh, healthy Mexican-style cuisine. The watermelon juice and flan are wonderful treats!
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Zocalo Cafe
1110 W Lynn StZocalo offers delicious, fresh, healthy Mexican-style cuisine. The watermelon juice and flan are wonderful treats!
Nau's has a great diner in the back that serves breakfast, burgers, and old fashioned malts. It is my favorite place to eat breakfast after an evening of merrymaking.
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Nau's Enfield Drug
1115 W Lynn StNau's has a great diner in the back that serves breakfast, burgers, and old fashioned malts. It is my favorite place to eat breakfast after an evening of merrymaking.
Caffe Medici is a great place to grab your favorite coffee drink.
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Caffe Medici
1101 W Lynn StCaffe Medici is a great place to grab your favorite coffee drink.
This casual restaurant offers seating right on the water.... and the food is great too!
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Hula Hut
3825 Lake Austin BlvdThis casual restaurant offers seating right on the water.... and the food is great too!
This is a great place to get a cup of coffee and relax. There is a ton of outdoor seating with views of the water. Many tables have power outlets for computing convenience.
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Mozart's Coffee Roasters
3825 Lake Austin BlvdThis is a great place to get a cup of coffee and relax. There is a ton of outdoor seating with views of the water. Many tables have power outlets for computing convenience.
Malaga Tapas & Bar has restaurant seating and a large bar. The food is great, they have a good wine list, and the bartenders are friendly.
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Malaga Tapas & Bar
440 W 2nd StMalaga Tapas & Bar has restaurant seating and a large bar. The food is great, they have a good wine list, and the bartenders are friendly.
Torchy's Tacos is soooo good. This location is a trailer with a covered dining room for eating.
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Torchy's Tacos
1311 South 1st StreetTorchy's Tacos is soooo good. This location is a trailer with a covered dining room for eating.
The mouthwatering BBQ and delicious brews make Uncle Billy's a hit. Don't forget to order green beens with your BBQ!
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Wink
1014 N Lamar BlvdThe mouthwatering BBQ and delicious brews make Uncle Billy's a hit. Don't forget to order green beens with your BBQ!
Part coffee shop, part restaurant, part bar. You can't go wrong with Austin Java!
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Austin Java
1608 Barton Springs RoadPart coffee shop, part restaurant, part bar. You can't go wrong with Austin Java!
G'Raj Mahal is one of Austin's most famous food trailers. Delectable Indian cuisine is served to guests seated in a beautiful white tent. You can bring your favorite alcoholic enjoy with your meal.
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G'Raj Mahal
73 Rainey StG'Raj Mahal is one of Austin's most famous food trailers. Delectable Indian cuisine is served to guests seated in a beautiful white tent. You can bring your favorite alcoholic enjoy with your meal.
Cipollina is a great neighborhood bistro. The pork chops with brussels sprouts are amazing.
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Cipollina
1213 W Lynn StCipollina is a great neighborhood bistro. The pork chops with brussels sprouts are amazing.
Everything Else
Texas Rowing Center rents kayaks, canoes, and paddleboards by the hour. The staff is super friendly.
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Texas Rowing Center
1541 W Cesar Chavez StTexas Rowing Center rents kayaks, canoes, and paddleboards by the hour. The staff is super friendly.
Pure Austin gym offers day passes for $20. After you workout you can head across the street to Whole Foods for a healthy meal!
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Life Time Athletic Austin - Downtown
907 W 5th StPure Austin gym offers day passes for $20. After you workout you can head across the street to Whole Foods for a healthy meal!
If you need a bike to rent look no further than Lance Armstrong's Mellow Johnny's. They have good rental rates and the staff is super friendly.
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Mellow Johnny's
115 Nueces StIf you need a bike to rent look no further than Lance Armstrong's Mellow Johnny's. They have good rental rates and the staff is super friendly.
The Barton Springs Pool is spring fed with natural rock and gravel bottom. The 900 foot long pool averages 68% water temperature throughout the year.
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Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton DrThe Barton Springs Pool is spring fed with natural rock and gravel bottom. The 900 foot long pool averages 68% water temperature throughout the year.
Black Swan is a donation based yoga studio with classes at all hours. They have mats for rent if you left yours at home. Stop by for a little r&r while you are in Austin!
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Black Swan Yoga
403 Orchard StBlack Swan is a donation based yoga studio with classes at all hours. They have mats for rent if you left yours at home. Stop by for a little r&r while you are in Austin!
Drinks & Nightlife
Spider House has funky atmosphere and a awesome eclectic outdoor seating. Its a great place to get a coffe, a meal, or a bunch of drinks.
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Spider House Ballroom
2906 Fruth StSpider House has funky atmosphere and a awesome eclectic outdoor seating. Its a great place to get a coffe, a meal, or a bunch of drinks.
Barbarella was voted best dance club in Austin 2 years in a row for good reason - you can't enter the club without having a great time. The atmosphere is laid back and anything goes!
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Barbarella
611 Red River StBarbarella was voted best dance club in Austin 2 years in a row for good reason - you can't enter the club without having a great time. The atmosphere is laid back and anything goes!
Peche is an absinthe bar where pre prohibition style cocktails are served. Try the Absinthe God cocktail for a light and frothy treat!
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Péché
208 W 4th StPeche is an absinthe bar where pre prohibition style cocktails are served. Try the Absinthe God cocktail for a light and frothy treat!
The Broken Spoke offers live country and a great dance floor for the two-step aficionado. New to country dancing? Attend a class before the show! Class times are listed on their website.
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Broken Spoke
3201 S Lamar BlvdThe Broken Spoke offers live country and a great dance floor for the two-step aficionado. New to country dancing? Attend a class before the show! Class times are listed on their website.
Sightseeing
This is a great place to get information on the tours and attractions Austin has to offer. They even have hour long guided tours daily to provide visitors with an overview of the city.
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Austin Visitor Center
602 E 4th StThis is a great place to get information on the tours and attractions Austin has to offer. They even have hour long guided tours daily to provide visitors with an overview of the city.
Arts & Culture
Esther's Follies variety show is uniquely Austin. The talented magic and comedy troupe keep you laughing nonstop. If you sit close to the front you might even get to be part of the act!
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Esther's Follies
525 E 6th StEsther's Follies variety show is uniquely Austin. The talented magic and comedy troupe keep you laughing nonstop. If you sit close to the front you might even get to be part of the act!
Cap City Comedy hosts great comedians at a reasonable price. Check out their website for 2 for 1 coupons before going to a show!
8120 Research Blvd
8120 Research BoulevardCap City Comedy hosts great comedians at a reasonable price. Check out their website for 2 for 1 coupons before going to a show!
Coldtowne Theater is a comedy house that hosts improv, stand-up, sketch, film, music, and much more. The intimate theater is set up like a cozy living room. Shows are BYOB.
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ColdTowne Theater
1700 East 2nd StreetColdtowne Theater is a comedy house that hosts improv, stand-up, sketch, film, music, and much more. The intimate theater is set up like a cozy living room. Shows are BYOB.
You don't have to sneak libations into this theater - it is equipped with a bar and waiters serve drinks and food during the movies!
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Alamo Drafthouse Cinema South Lamar
1120 S Lamar BlvdYou don't have to sneak libations into this theater - it is equipped with a bar and waiters serve drinks and food during the movies!