Guidebook for Austin
Essentials
H-E-B
5808 Burnet RdThis is the real deal Texas grocery store!
A rockin' Austin-style, independent grocery with a focus on local and natural foods.
78 người dân địa phương đề xuất
Thom's Market
1418 Barton Springs RdA rockin' Austin-style, independent grocery with a focus on local and natural foods.
This locally owned neighborhood store is just a few blocks away. Perfect for that quick store run. Great selection of beer, wine and ice cream :) You can also grab a breakfast taco, burger or pizza.
51 người dân địa phương đề xuất
Bluebonnet Food Mart
1701 Bluebonnet LnThis locally owned neighborhood store is just a few blocks away. Perfect for that quick store run. Great selection of beer, wine and ice cream :) You can also grab a breakfast taco, burger or pizza.
Capitol Cleaners & Tailors
1408 S 1st StJust in case you need a pharmacy or want a little bit more of a selection than what's at a convenience store, there is a Walgreens not too far away, at Bluebonnet & Lamar.
Open 24 hours
143 người dân địa phương đề xuất
Walgreens
2501 S Lamar BlvdJust in case you need a pharmacy or want a little bit more of a selection than what's at a convenience store, there is a Walgreens not too far away, at Bluebonnet & Lamar.
Open 24 hours
Parks & Nature
Our neighborhood park just happens to be the jewel of Austin! Home to Barton Springs, the Zilker Zephyr Miniature Train, Zilker Park Boat Rentals, Zilker Hillside Theater, ACL Music Festival, Austin Kite Festival, entrances to the Hike and Bike Trails and the Greenbelt!
1533 người dân địa phương đề xuất
Công viên đô thị Zilker
2207 Barton Springs RdOur neighborhood park just happens to be the jewel of Austin! Home to Barton Springs, the Zilker Zephyr Miniature Train, Zilker Park Boat Rentals, Zilker Hillside Theater, ACL Music Festival, Austin Kite Festival, entrances to the Hike and Bike Trails and the Greenbelt!
A nice hike up to a beautiful view of the Lake Austin portion of the Colorado River. Beautiful sunrises and sunsets. I once watched the space shuttle chase the international space station across the sky from this vantage point :)
1082 người dân địa phương đề xuất
Mount Bonnell
A nice hike up to a beautiful view of the Lake Austin portion of the Colorado River. Beautiful sunrises and sunsets. I once watched the space shuttle chase the international space station across the sky from this vantage point :)
Located in the heart of Austin, is this lush, urban path that meanders along the water’s edge and passes by skyscrapers, neighborhoods, ball fields and cultural attractions and includes a 1.3 mile section of recently added boardwalk.
257 người dân địa phương đề xuất
Ann And Roy Butler Hike And Bike Trail
Located in the heart of Austin, is this lush, urban path that meanders along the water’s edge and passes by skyscrapers, neighborhoods, ball fields and cultural attractions and includes a 1.3 mile section of recently added boardwalk.
It’s hard to believe something so beautiful is located minutes from downtown, with the Trail Head near Barton Springs Pool.
There are multiple greenbelts in Austin, but the Barton Creek Greenbelt is so beloved that locals commonly refer to it as “the Greenbelt,” as if it were the only one. Located in south-central Austin, the Barton Creek Greenbelt contains 12.68 miles of gorgeous trails, with the main trail spanning about 7 miles. This particular greenbelt is considered one of the top hiking trails in Texas.
But this area is not only for hiking. One of the city’s most prized attractions, the Barton Creek Greenbelt is filled with mountain biking trails and beautiful limestone bluffs for rock climbing. And when there’s enough water in the creek, there are several swimming holes locals like to enjoy.
531 người dân địa phương đề xuất
Barton Creek Greenbelt
3755 South Capital of Texas HighwayIt’s hard to believe something so beautiful is located minutes from downtown, with the Trail Head near Barton Springs Pool.
There are multiple greenbelts in Austin, but the Barton Creek Greenbelt is so beloved that locals commonly refer to it as “the Greenbelt,” as if it were the only one. Located in south-central Austin, the Barton Creek Greenbelt contains 12.68 miles of gorgeous trails, with the main trail spanning about 7 miles. This particular greenbelt is considered one of the top hiking trails in Texas.
But this area is not only for hiking. One of the city’s most prized attractions, the Barton Creek Greenbelt is filled with mountain biking trails and beautiful limestone bluffs for rock climbing. And when there’s enough water in the creek, there are several swimming holes locals like to enjoy.
Zilker Botanical Garden
2220 Barton Springs RdSightseeing
Congress Avenue... The Main Street of Texas!
6th Street... a historic street and entertainment district
248 người dân địa phương đề xuất
Downtown
Congress Avenue... The Main Street of Texas!
6th Street... a historic street and entertainment district
Entertainment & Activities
For 40+ seasons, Esther’s Follies has been Austin’s answer to SNL, entertaining Austinites and visitors alike with satire, sketches, magic and musical numbers that span the political divide — performed by some of Austin’s most talented actors and entertainers. ! It's like a musical Daily Show on current events, and absolutely hilarious!
153 người dân địa phương đề xuất
Esther's Follies
525 E 6th StFor 40+ seasons, Esther’s Follies has been Austin’s answer to SNL, entertaining Austinites and visitors alike with satire, sketches, magic and musical numbers that span the political divide — performed by some of Austin’s most talented actors and entertainers. ! It's like a musical Daily Show on current events, and absolutely hilarious!
Because... dinner and a movie with reserved seating, just blocks from the condo! The food is great and they show first-run movies as well as specialty screenings. Be sure to look into their Rolling Roadshow...
770 người dân địa phương đề xuất
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema South Lamar
1120 S Lamar BlvdBecause... dinner and a movie with reserved seating, just blocks from the condo! The food is great and they show first-run movies as well as specialty screenings. Be sure to look into their Rolling Roadshow...
Arts & Culture
Cowboy/girl Culture!
Texas Senate
1200 Congress AveIt's the Texas Capitol building! Must see!
This museum and outdoor sculpture garden centered on the artistic works of American sculptor Charles Umlauf, is just a short walk down the hill.
235 người dân địa phương đề xuất
Umlauf Sculpture Garden & Museum
605 Azie Morton RdThis museum and outdoor sculpture garden centered on the artistic works of American sculptor Charles Umlauf, is just a short walk down the hill.
Exhibits, innovative films, and unique encounters await you at the Bullock Texas State History Museum. Its stated mission is to tell "the Story of Texas" (it also has an IMAX theater). Check our their website and book your tickets online: http://www.thestoryoftexas.com/
593 người dân địa phương đề xuất
Bảo tàng Lịch sử Tiểu bang Texas Bullock
1800 Congress AveExhibits, innovative films, and unique encounters await you at the Bullock Texas State History Museum. Its stated mission is to tell "the Story of Texas" (it also has an IMAX theater). Check our their website and book your tickets online: http://www.thestoryoftexas.com/
The Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum, also known as the LBJ Presidential Library, is the presidential library and museum of Lyndon Baines Johnson, the 36th President of the United States. www.lbjlibrary.org/
240 người dân địa phương đề xuất
LBJ Presidential Library
2313 Red River StThe Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum, also known as the LBJ Presidential Library, is the presidential library and museum of Lyndon Baines Johnson, the 36th President of the United States. www.lbjlibrary.org/
Ascend Austin's one-of-a-kind Castle Hill graffiti park before it goes away... The Austin Chronicle described it as, "HOPE Outdoor Gallery, located in Central Austin at Castle Hill on Baylor Street, might be the coolest and most successful public arts project in Texas. What makes the mural so special is that it’s participatory. The multi-level graffiti park was launched in 2011 by the Austin-based nonprofit HOPE and with the help of famed street artist Shepard Fairey (you’ve seen his work: the “Hope” Obama poster and Andre the Giant icons).
207 người dân địa phương đề xuất
Công viên Graffiti tại Castle Hill
1008 Baylor StAscend Austin's one-of-a-kind Castle Hill graffiti park before it goes away... The Austin Chronicle described it as, "HOPE Outdoor Gallery, located in Central Austin at Castle Hill on Baylor Street, might be the coolest and most successful public arts project in Texas. What makes the mural so special is that it’s participatory. The multi-level graffiti park was launched in 2011 by the Austin-based nonprofit HOPE and with the help of famed street artist Shepard Fairey (you’ve seen his work: the “Hope” Obama poster and Andre the Giant icons).
Food Scene
This is Chuy's #1... the very first Chuy's that opened back in 1982. Good, affordable Tex-Mex, great margaritas, fun t-shirts AND an Elvis Shrine... and don't forget the creamy jalapeno. It's good on EVERYTHING.
412 người dân địa phương đề xuất
Chuy's
1728 Barton Springs RdThis is Chuy's #1... the very first Chuy's that opened back in 1982. Good, affordable Tex-Mex, great margaritas, fun t-shirts AND an Elvis Shrine... and don't forget the creamy jalapeno. It's good on EVERYTHING.
Don't miss their Sunday brunch! The Daily Meal (America’s 50 Best Mexican Restaurants) describes it best:
“…it anchors the city as its premier Mexican restaurant institution.”
http://www.fondasanmiguel.com/
162 người dân địa phương đề xuất
Fonda San Miguel Restaurant
2330 W N Loop BlvdDon't miss their Sunday brunch! The Daily Meal (America’s 50 Best Mexican Restaurants) describes it best:
“…it anchors the city as its premier Mexican restaurant institution.”
http://www.fondasanmiguel.com/
The Original County Line! Legendary bar-b-q!
Located in an historic old "Speak-easy", the County Line
on the Hill offers an incredible 20 mile view of the beautiful Texas Hill Country. Sunsets are spectacular!
Tell Skeeter that Lauri sent ya :)
111 người dân địa phương đề xuất
County Line
5204 Ranch Rd 2222The Original County Line! Legendary bar-b-q!
Located in an historic old "Speak-easy", the County Line
on the Hill offers an incredible 20 mile view of the beautiful Texas Hill Country. Sunsets are spectacular!
Tell Skeeter that Lauri sent ya :)
American Food ◊ Southern Style. Think comfort food. Check out their website for the history of Threadgill's but in South Austin we have Threadgill’s World Headquarters - opened right beside the residence of the Armadillo Headquarters. The original location on North Lamar has the theme of Austin between the 1930’s and the 1960’s. The south location celebrates the history of the Armadillo and its salad days of the 1970’s.
64 người dân địa phương đề xuất
Threadgill's World Headquarters
301 W Riverside DrAmerican Food ◊ Southern Style. Think comfort food. Check out their website for the history of Threadgill's but in South Austin we have Threadgill’s World Headquarters - opened right beside the residence of the Armadillo Headquarters. The original location on North Lamar has the theme of Austin between the 1930’s and the 1960’s. The south location celebrates the history of the Armadillo and its salad days of the 1970’s.
Hip spot for coffee, beer & pastries in wood-paneled digs, plus tables & a taco truck out back
435 người dân địa phương đề xuất
Radio Coffee & Beer
4204 Menchaca RdHip spot for coffee, beer & pastries in wood-paneled digs, plus tables & a taco truck out back
Serving comfortable food at reasonable prices to Austin since 1980. You must order pancakes as your meal, or at least have some for the table to share. So good.
OPEN 24 HOURS!
NOTE: They have a location at 3003 S. Lamar (close to the neighborhood). Airbnb keeps changing the address after posting.
224 người dân địa phương đề xuất
Kerbey Lane Cafe
3003 S Lamar BlvdServing comfortable food at reasonable prices to Austin since 1980. You must order pancakes as your meal, or at least have some for the table to share. So good.
OPEN 24 HOURS!
NOTE: They have a location at 3003 S. Lamar (close to the neighborhood). Airbnb keeps changing the address after posting.
Casual spot with a big patio offering home-cooking classics plus live music under huge, old pecan trees. Great local beer selection... and something frozen they call their "Shady Thang"
171 người dân địa phương đề xuất
Shady Grove
1624 Barton Springs RdCasual spot with a big patio offering home-cooking classics plus live music under huge, old pecan trees. Great local beer selection... and something frozen they call their "Shady Thang"
This family owned bakery, dedicated solely to providing customers the best and authentic Mexican pastries and much more, also has an all day breakfast and lunch menu, cakes for all occasion, pralines, famous carnitas and barbacoa, homemade flour tortillas and and and... :)
OPEN 24 HOURS!
61 người dân địa phương đề xuất
La Mexicana Bakery
1924 S 1st StThis family owned bakery, dedicated solely to providing customers the best and authentic Mexican pastries and much more, also has an all day breakfast and lunch menu, cakes for all occasion, pralines, famous carnitas and barbacoa, homemade flour tortillas and and and... :)
OPEN 24 HOURS!
This is a good old-fashioned burger shack. Serving up greasy burgers and fries... along with frozen custard... since 1947!
If you're looking for a burger LATE NIGHT... Whataburger is next door, open late and drive-thru is open 24 hrs, and serve breakfast from 11PM-11AM (mmmmm biscuits).
43 người dân địa phương đề xuất
Sandy's Hamburgers
603 Barton Springs RdThis is a good old-fashioned burger shack. Serving up greasy burgers and fries... along with frozen custard... since 1947!
If you're looking for a burger LATE NIGHT... Whataburger is next door, open late and drive-thru is open 24 hrs, and serve breakfast from 11PM-11AM (mmmmm biscuits).
Sad to say, but this will be your last chance to eat here. Closing in early April 2017. Full menu... but the breakfast tacos and migas are the bomb! If you go on the weekend, you'll also get to enjoy live music. If it's Sunday morning, enjoy the Gospel Brunch. Love their horchata!
75 người dân địa phương đề xuất
Maria's Taco Xpress
1210 S Lamar BlvdSad to say, but this will be your last chance to eat here. Closing in early April 2017. Full menu... but the breakfast tacos and migas are the bomb! If you go on the weekend, you'll also get to enjoy live music. If it's Sunday morning, enjoy the Gospel Brunch. Love their horchata!
If you want a pizza delivered, this is who you call. They have some great menu options. If you want to play a game of pool, walk or drive over and play while waiting for your pizza. (FYI: Corner Bar is next door if you want something more than beer... Brown's BBQ trailer is also next door - GOOD BBQ!)
19 người dân địa phương đề xuất
Austin's Pizza South Lamar
1817 S Lamar BlvdIf you want a pizza delivered, this is who you call. They have some great menu options. If you want to play a game of pool, walk or drive over and play while waiting for your pizza. (FYI: Corner Bar is next door if you want something more than beer... Brown's BBQ trailer is also next door - GOOD BBQ!)
Because.... 2 words > garlic knots. Love. this. place.
Great NY-style pizza, subs, calzones and salads, lovely back patio. Did I mention they have these things called garlic knots...?
791 người dân địa phương đề xuất
Home Slice Pizza
1415 S Congress AveBecause.... 2 words > garlic knots. Love. this. place.
Great NY-style pizza, subs, calzones and salads, lovely back patio. Did I mention they have these things called garlic knots...?
Yummy food! Vegetarian with vegan options.
http://bouldincreekcafe.com/
Open 7AM weekdays and 8AM weekends until midnight.
565 người dân địa phương đề xuất
Bouldin Creek Cafe
1900 S 1st StYummy food! Vegetarian with vegan options.
http://bouldincreekcafe.com/
Open 7AM weekdays and 8AM weekends until midnight.
Drinks & Nightlife
Fantastic bartenders! The Driskill Bar is upscale, Texas-themed and located just far enough away from the 6th Street chaos. Be on the look out for ghosts and definitely try the truffle popcorn.
60 người dân địa phương đề xuất
The Driskill
217 Congress AveFantastic bartenders! The Driskill Bar is upscale, Texas-themed and located just far enough away from the 6th Street chaos. Be on the look out for ghosts and definitely try the truffle popcorn.
GREAT BURGERS, full bar and close by... what could be better?
291 người dân địa phương đề xuất
Black Sheep Lodge
2108 S Lamar Blvd GREAT BURGERS, full bar and close by... what could be better?
A true Texas dancehall... since 1964! Go early enough to eat a chicken-fried steak, get a dance lesson and then enjoy boot-scootin' to live music!
478 người dân địa phương đề xuất
Broken Spoke
3201 S Lamar BlvdA true Texas dancehall... since 1964! Go early enough to eat a chicken-fried steak, get a dance lesson and then enjoy boot-scootin' to live music!
You really need to catch a show at The Continental Club. The granddaddy of all local music venues, Rockin South Austin Since 1955, the legendary Continental Club celebrates over 60 years as one the oldest continuously running clubs in all of Austin. It started out as a swanky supper club, then became Austin's first burlesque club and later became a working man's blue collar bar on South Congress that opened every morning at 7am and eventually grew into one of the premier live music venues.
815 người dân địa phương đề xuất
The Continental Gallery
1313 S Congress AveYou really need to catch a show at The Continental Club. The granddaddy of all local music venues, Rockin South Austin Since 1955, the legendary Continental Club celebrates over 60 years as one the oldest continuously running clubs in all of Austin. It started out as a swanky supper club, then became Austin's first burlesque club and later became a working man's blue collar bar on South Congress that opened every morning at 7am and eventually grew into one of the premier live music venues.