AUSTIN insider
volume IV compliments of gottesman residential real estate gottesmanresidential.com
Lady BirdAustin Lake and Downtown Austin Downtown
welcome insider
WELCOME TO AUSTIN.
We are so excited to share our inside guide to Austin. We live here and we love it. There is so much to do and enjoy. This small guide will help you experience this city the way we do. Austin Lingo
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Neighborhoods
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Obviously Austin
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Austin Festivals
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Restaurant Guide
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Prepared Food
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Iconic Dishes
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Cup of Joe
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Pick of Patios
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Tasty Trailer Treats
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The Sweeter Side
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Farmer’s Markets
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The Great Outdoors
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Loving the Lakes
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For the Athlete
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Golf Courses
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Spa Services
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Night Spots
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Music Venues
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Shopping Locally
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Art Galleries
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Kidville
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It’s a Dog’s Life
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Extreme Austin
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Keep Austin Weird
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Automobile Resources
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Escape for the Day
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Lady Bird Austin Lake Boardwalk Downtown
austin lingo
AUSTIN LINGO.
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Here are a few tips for understanding the locals. Austinite - Austin natives are not Austonians or Austiners. Always, and only, use the term Austinite. Buda - This town is pronounced BYU-da. Burnet - This road sounds like Burn-IT. The Drag - The strip of Guadalupe Street directly west of The University of Texas at Austin campus is commonly called “The Drag”. Guadalupe - The street is pronounced GWA-da-LOOP the “e” is silent. Forty Acres - The name used to describe The University of Texas at Austin’s campus. It is the nickname of the original “College Hill” located within campus. Four Points - This area is located near the intersection of FM 2222 and Ranch Road 620 and close to Lake Travis. Highway 290 - On the south side of town also known as Ben White and 71, on the north side of town it becomes 2222. Hook ‘Em - Is the slogan for The University of Texas at Austin. Can be used as a greeting, parting good-bye, or as the closing line in a letter or story. Inside the Loop - Refers to the area of Westlake east of Loop 360 and west of Lake Austin. Keep Austin Weird - Austin’s theme and motto, celebrating Austin’s creative spirit and small town roots. Koenig - This street is pronounced KAY-nig. It is also known as Allandale and 2222. Loop 360 - Also known as Capital of Texas Highway or The Loop. “Low Water Crossing”- This is where Redbud Trail crosses Lady Bird Lake as you head from Tarrytown into Westlake. Manchaca - The road is called MAN-chack. Manor - The road and nearby town sounds like May-ner. Mopac - The Mopac Expressway is usually identified on street signs and road maps as LOOP 1. It is nicknamed for the Missouri Pacific Railroad that runs alongside it. Mueller - An energenic development with a great farmers market, located just three miles north of downtown and two miles from UT’s campus. 5
Barton Springs Downtown AustinPool
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Research Boulevard - Also known as 183 and Ed Bluestein. SoCo - The area along South Congress Avenue between the river and Ben White, with a thriving community of restaurants, shops, and food trailers. SoLa- Gets its namesake from South Lamar Boulevard which borders this area. Some of Austin’s best and historic restaurants, bars, and clubs are located on South Lamar. Town Lake - This body of water located in downtown Austin has been renamed Lady Bird Lake, but Austinites will still refer to it as Town Lake. 6th Street - Also known as Pecan Street and turns into Lake Austin Boulevard as you head west.
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Josephine House in Clarksville
neighborhoods
NEIGHBORHOODS.
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There are many fun and different neighborhoods to experience in Austin. Here is a quick breakdown of just a few of them. CENTRAL AUSTIN Clarksville - An area located west of downtown Austin, east of Mopac and north of 6th Street. Many historic homes and structures are located within the Clarksville Historic District. Once an emancipated slave community, Clarksville has become a very popular neighborhood for its walkability and central location. Hyde Park - Just north of downtown and The University of Texas at Austin campus, this eclectic neighborhood is filled with a mixture of bungalows, historic craftsman style homes and tree lined streets. Old Enfield - Located with Lamar to the east, MoPac to the west, Windsor Road to the north and Enfield Road to the south, Old Enfield, is one of Austin’s most charming and historic neighborhoods. Originally part of the Pease family’s estate just west of Austin, the neighborhood was subdivided in 1910 and is still filled with history. Pemberton Heights - This small, stately neighborhood, developed between the late 1920’s and early 1940’s, features upscale houses surrounded by open lawns and large trees with historic charm. Tarrytown - Tarrytown is most often defined as the area bounded by Enfield Road to the south, 35th Street to the north, MoPac Expressway on the east, and Lake Austin on the west. In addition to being a quiet neighborhood full of meticulously maintained homes, the neighborhood has several shopping outlets including Tarrytown Center and Casis Village, both of which feature local businesses. SOUTHWEST AUSTIN Circle C Ranch - A large master-planned community of more than 4,000 homes. Amenities include an 18-hole golf course called the Grey Rock Golf Club, a tennis club, a swim center, and more than 500 acres of dedicated parkland. Oak Hill - A community located in southwest Austin. Originally called Live Oak Springs, Oak Hill is located on U.S. Highway 290 and Williamson Creek, eight miles south of downtown. SOUTH AUSTIN Bouldin Creek - Bright storefronts and eccentric art galleries garner this funky neighborhood its must-see status. Located directly across Lady Bird Lake from downtown, Bouldin Creek blends central city convenience with edgy entertainment. South Congress (SoCo) - With funky shops, great restaurants and cool bars, SoCo is an Austin hot spot. With close proximity to downtown, SoCo brings a young crowd and lots of energy. The world class food trailers, boutique hotels, and ecclectic shopping have cemented South Congress as one of Austin’s most desirable neighborhoods.
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View fromAustin Westlake Downtown
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Travis Heights - An historic neighborhood in south Austin that is bounded by Lady Bird Lake on the north, Interstate 35 on the east, Congress Avenue on the west and Oltorf Street on the south. With a great mix of historic mansions, bungalows, and hip apartments, Travis Heights has close proximity to South Congress, Downtown Austin, and the major freeways. EAST AUSTIN French Legation - Small businesses and great food have always been a staple in the area. The combination of modern houses mixed with vintage, and the fresh energy of new retail shops and restaurants have created an amazing community. Mueller - The Roger Mueller Municipal Airport redevelopment project is now home to many people, restaurants, activities, and 140 acres of public open space. Just three miles to Downtown Austin, the Mueller development houses Austin favorites like the Thinkery, the Alamo Drafthouse, and Dell Children’s Hospital. NORTH AUSTIN Arboretum - This neighborhood, located close to many highways, is popular amongst commuting professionals. These residents enjoy upscale shopping at the Arboretum Shopping Mall or outdoor activities in nearby parks. Cedar Park - Northwest of Austin, Cedar Park has become a great young family community. It features a comfortable suburban lifestyle with excellent schools, planned developments, and great outdoor parks. The Domain - The Domain features 1,200,000 square feet of high-end retailers and restaurants situated in a beautiful park-like setting. It’s modern, high-tech living where great dining, shopping, and entertainment are all around you. Pflugerville - Located just east of Round Rock, with many subdivisions and quality schools, it is a good affordable community. Round Rock - Home to most of the suburban comforts- big box retailers, chain restaurants and a minor league baseball team. The city of Round Rock has been named among the safest cities in the U.S. of 100,000 people or more. WEST AUSTIN Barton Creek - Barton Creek is a popular community comprised of many smaller but elegant and well-maintained neighborhoods located around Barton Creek Country Club. The neighborhoods offer a variety of housing choices from luxury condominiums to spectacular villas and estates. Many of them have fabulous views of the hills and are gated for privacy. Lakeway - Located 16 miles west of Austin, this beautiful community is home to Lake Travis. Lakeway provides excellent schools, great restaurants and endless activities on the water. Westlake Hills - The small city is comprised of four square miles. Westlake is dedicated to preserving the rural environment and maintaining the natural beauty of the area. Westlake Hills showcases some of the most prominent homes in the Austin area and features the highly reputed Eanes Independent School District.
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Downtown Austin Texas State Capitol
obviously austin
OBVIOUSLY AUSTIN.
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Here are just a few of the items that seem to be on everyone’s list of must do things in Austin. Barton Springs Pool - A man-made recreational swimming pool located on the grounds of Zilker Park. The pool is a popular venue for year-round swimming, as its temperature maintains a narrow range from about 68.0°F in the winter to 71.6°F in the summer as the water is filtered in from the underground spring. 2201 Barton Springs Road | 512.476.9044 Blanton Museum of Art - Features American and Contemporary art, Latin art, European paintings, prints, and drawings located on the UT campus. 200 East Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard | 512.471.7324 | blantonmuseum.org Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum - A dynamic educational institution that engages visitors in the exciting story of Texas through a variety of programs and exhibits. 1800 North Congress Avenue | 512.936.8746 | storyoftexas.com Broken Spoke - If you want to Texas two-step, this is the place to be. Founded in 1964, the Broken Spoke is a timeless Texas dance hall located on South Lamar. Don’t miss the memorabilia room, aptly nicknamed “the tourist trap room,” which is filled with photos, hats, and other country-music treasures. 3201 South Lamar Boulevard | 512.442.6189 | brokenspokeaustintx.net Congress Bridge: Bat Observation - Every summer night, hundreds of people gather to see the world’s largest urban bat colony emerge from under the Congress Avenue Bridge in Downtown Austin. These 1.5 million bats are fun to watch, and fly out between 7:00pm - 8:15pm. 305 South Congress Avenue The Contemporary Austin - The Contemporary Austin hosts the works of Texas-based artists in the modern design of the Arthouse at the Jones Center and the villa-style architecture of Laguna Gloria. Jones Center - 700 Congress Avenue | 512.452.5312 Laguna Gloria - 3809 West 35th Street | 512.458.8191 | thecontemporaryaustin.org Deep Eddy Pool - The oldest swimming pool in Texas that features a bathhouse built during the Depression era by the Works Progress Administration. The pool began as a swimming hole in the Colorado River, became a resort in the 1920s, and is today a popular swimming pool. 401 Deep Eddy Avenue DKR Memorial Stadium - Located on UT campus, this stadium has been home to the Texas Longhorn football team since 1924. With capacity for over 100,000 people it’s a great place to spend time with friends and family during fall Saturdays. 405 East 23rd Street | texassports.com
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Downtown UT TowerAustin
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Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center - The state botanical garden and arboretum of Texas with a breadth of educational programs and family events. 4801 La Crosse Avenue | 512.232.0100 | wildflower.org Lady Bird Lake - Where the city straddles the Colorado River, Lady Bird Lake, previously known as Town Lake, is the focus of outdoor activity in Downtown Austin. It’s great for hiking, walking, biking, canoeing, or kayaking. There are over 10 miles of flat trails on both sides of the water. LBJ Library & Museum - The Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum houses forty five million pages of historical documents which include the papers from the entire public career of Lyndon Baines Johnson and also those of close associates. These papers and the vast administrative files from the presidency are used primarily by scholars. 2313 Red River Street | 512.721.0200 | lbjlibrary.org Moody Theater - This three-level, 130,000-square foot theater is the home of Austin’s legendary Austin City Limits television program and the ACL Live music venue. 310 West Willie Nelson Boulevard | 512.225.7999 | acl-live.com Mount Bonnell - Mount Bonnell is generally considered the highest point in Austin at 775 feet. A pavilion sits at the top of the mountain offering sweeping views, particularly facing west into the Hill Country. Mount Bonnell has served as a popular picnic spot as far back as the 1850’s. 3800 Mount Bonnell Road | 512.974.6700 Texas State Capitol - An Italian Renaissance Revival style capitol, the building was first opened to the public in 1888, and stands taller than the United States Capitol building. Located in the heart of Downtown Austin, the historic building is a must see. 1100 Congress Avenue | 512.463.0063 | tspb.state.tx.us UT Tower - Also known as the Main Building on The University of Texas campus, the tower has 32 floors with an observation deck that reopened in 1999. This historic building is an important part of the Austin skyline. 2300 Inner Campus Drive | 512.475.6633 | utexas.edu/tower
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ACL Festival Downtown Austin
austin festivals
AUSTIN FESTIVALS.
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There are always fun and exciting events going on. Here are just some of the festivals that take place throughout the year in Austin. FALL Austin City Limits Music Festival - 2 weekends, 8 stages with over 100 bands, becoming one of the most popular music festivals in the world. Austin Film Festival - A competition dedicated to recognizing the writer’s contribution to the motion picture industry. Austin Food & Wine Festival - Features Central Texas wine, food, and local music for everyone’s enjoyment. Hatch Chile Festival - Two days filled with celebrating this Texas favorite, hatch chiles. Events include cooking contests, food booths, and a carnival filled with activities. Pecan Street Festival - This bi-annual event features an arts and crafts festival held on historic 6th Street. Texas Craft Brewers Festival - The largest annual celebration of Texas craft beer that features the best Texas-brewed beer and ale. The event includes live music, beer education classes, food, and beer pairings with local food vendors. Turkey Trot - An Austin tradition on Thanksgiving Day, the 5 mile race has over 20,000 participants. WINTER Armadillo Christmas Bazaar - An art fair and music festival rolled into one, it has long been Austin’s favorite scene for holiday shopping. Austin Marathon - The Ascension Seton Austin Marathon, Half Marathon, and 5K fills Austin’s streets with more than 20,000 runners. Austin Trail of Lights/Zilker Tree - Millions of Christmas lights create a trail leading up to the Zilker Park Christmas tree made of more than one million individual lights. Holiday Lights at Mozart’s Coffee Roasters - Visitors can expect to be surrounded by more than one million LED lights, some of which have been sculpted into giant iconic objects, music, and hot chocolate.
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Zilker KiteAustin Festival Downtown
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SPRING Eeyore’s Birthday - A day-long festival in Pease Park that helps raise money for local non-profits. It includes live music, food and drinks, costumes, and of seemless mix of old and new Austin. Pecan Street Festival - This bi-annual event features an arts and crafts festival held on historic 6th Street. Reggae Fest - Three day event showcasing Reggae music on the banks of Auditorium Shores. Rodeo Austin - Two week long rodeo that also features amusement park rides, food, and a concert every night. South by Southwest (SXSW) - A three week long music, film, and tech convention drawing visitors and contributors from around the world. Zilker Kite Festival - Hundreds of kites fill the skies of Austin in Zilker Park. SUMMER Bat Fest - 1.5 million Mexican free-tailed bats emerge from under the Congress Avenue Bridge with three stages of live music, arts and crafts, food, and a costume contest. Blues on the Green - Free concerts held on the grass of Zilker Park through summer attracting two thousand locals picnicing and relaxing. Hot Sauce Festival - The world’s largest hot sauce festival, held in Fiesta Gardens. Ice Cream Festival - Games, entertainment, activities, contests, and of course plenty of ice cream from around the world. ROT Biker Rally - Republic of Texas - Largest motorcycle rally in the state of Texas. Zilker Summer Musical - High-quality musical theater productions running four nights a week through the summer at Zilker Hillside Theater. Don’t forget a blanket and a picnic! YEAR ROUND First Thursdays - On the first Thursday of each month, South Congress becomes filled with street vendors, bands, and food vendors for an ecclectic evening. Local stores stay open till 10pm. Third Thursdays - On the third Thursday of each month, The Blanton Museum stays open till 9pm and has an extended happy hour. Get a glass of wine and pizza for just $5.
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Franklin Barbecue Downtown Austin
restaurant guide
RESTAURANT GUIDE.
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Austin is officially a nationally recognized foodie town. We love to eat, and to keep things local, so many ingredients come from nearby farms and ranches in Austin. MEXICAN ATX Cocina 110 San Antonio Street #170 512.263.2322 atxcocina.com El Alma 1025 Barton Springs Road 512.609.8923 elalmacafe.com El Naranjo 85 Rainey Street 512.474.2776 elnaranjo-restaurant.com Fonda San Miguel 2330 West North Loop Boulevard 512.459.4121 fondasanmiguel.com Güero’s Taco Bar 1412 South Congress Avenue 512.447.7688 guerostacobar.com La Condesa 400 West Second Street 512.499.0300 lacondesa.com/austin Matt’s El Rancho 2613 South Lamar Boulevard 512.462.9333 mattselrancho.com Maudie’s 1212 South Lamar Boulevard 512.440.8088 2608 West Seventh Street 512.473.3740 3801 North Capital of Texas Highway 512.306.8080 4600 West Guadalupe Street #B5 512.381.5500
Maudie’s 10205 North Lamar Boulevard 512.832.0900 12506 Shops Parkway 512.263.1116 maudies.com Takoba 1411 East Seventh Street 512.628.4466 takobarestaurant.com BBQ Black’s Barbecue 3110 Guadalupe Street 512.524.0801 blacksbbqaustin.com Cooper’s BBQ 217 Congress Avenue 512.474.4227 coopersbbqaustin.com Franklin Barbecue 900 East 11th Street 512.653.1187 franklinbarbecue.com Iron Works 100 Red River Street 512.478.4855 ironworksbbq.com La Barbecue 2027 East Cesar Chavez Street 512.605.9696 labarbecue.com Lamberts 401 West Second Street 512.494.1500 lambertsaustin.com
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Elizabeth Street Downtown Austin CafĂŠ
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BBQ
The Salt Lick 18300 Farm to Market Road 1826 512.858.4959 saltlickbbq.com Stiles Switch BBQ 6610 North Lamar Boulevard 512.380.9199 stilesswitchbbq.com
COMFORT Jack Allen’s Kitchen 3010 West Anderson Lane Suite D 512.428.6944 3600 North Capital of Texas Highway 512.351.9399 7720 TX-71 512.852.8558 jackallenskitchen.com Jacoby’s Restaurant & Mercantile 3235 East Cesar Chavez Street 512.366.5808 jacobysaustin.com June’s All Day 1722 South Congress Avenue 512.416.1722 junesallday.com Pool Burger 2315 Lake Austin Boulevard 512.334.9747 poolburger.com Ranch 616 616 Nueces Street 512.479.7616 theranch616.com South Congress Café 1600 South Congress Avenue 512.447.3905 southcongresscafe.com ASIAN
Dai Due 2406 Manor Road 512.524.0688 daidue.com
East Side King 2310 South Lamar Boulevard 512.383.8382 eastsideking.com Elizabeth Street Café 1501 South First Street 512.291.2881 elizabethstreetcafe.com Fukumoto Sushi & Yakitori Izakaya 514 Medina Street 512.770.6880 fukumotoaustin.com Kemuri Tatsu-Ya 2713 East Second Street 512.893.5561 kemuri-tatsuya.com Old Thousand 1000 East 11th Street 737.222.6637 oldthousandatx.com Otoko 1603 South Congress Avenue 512.920.6405 otokoaustin.com Sway 1417 South First Street 512.326.1999 3437 Bee Caves Road 512.326.1999 swayaustin.com Uchi 801 South Lamar Boulevard 512.916.4808 uchiaustin.com Uchiko 4200 North Lamar Boulevard 512.916.4808 uchiaustin.com/uchiko Wu Chow 500 West Fifth Street 512.476.2469 wuchowaustin.com
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Sway Downtown Austin
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FOODIE HOT SPOT Barley Swine 6555 Burnet Road 512.394.8150 barleyswine.com Better Half Coffee & Cocktails 406 Walsh Street 512.645.0786 betterhalfbar.com Bufalina 1519 East Cesar Chavez Street 512.524.2523 bufalinapizza.com Café No Sé 1603 South Congress Avenue 512.942.2061 cafenoseaustin.com Clark’s Oyster Bar 1200 West Sixth Street 512.297.2525 clarksoysterbar.com Comedor 501 Colorado Street 512.499.0977 comedortx.com Contigo 2027 Anchor Lane 512.614.2260 contigotexas.com/restaurant Epicerie 2307 Hancock Drive 512.371.6840 epicerieaustin.com Emmer & Rye 51 Rainey Street 512.366.5530 emmerandrye.com Fabi & Rosi 509 Hearn Street 512.236.0642 fabiandrosi.com
Forthright 35 Brazos Street 512.701.1866 forthright.cafe High Note 300 South Lamar Boulevard Suite A 512.879.2822 highnoteatx.com Hillside Farmacy 1209 East 11th Street 512.628.0168 hillsidefarmacy.com Holy Roller 509 Rio Grande Street 512.502.5119 holyrolleraustin.com Josephine House 1601 Waterston Avenue 512.477.5584 josephinehouse.com Justine’s Brasserie 4710 East Fifth Street 512.385.2900 justines1937.com Launderette 2115 Holly Street 512.382.1599 launderetteaustin.com Lenoir 1807 South First Street 512.215.9778 lenoirrestaurant.com Le Politique 110 San Antonio Street 512.580.7651 lepolitiqueaustin.com Loro 2115 South Lamar Boulevard 512.916.4858 loroaustin.com 25
Café No Sé Downtown Austin
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FOODIE HOT SPOT Mattie’s Green Pastures 811 West Live Oak Street 512.444.1888 mattiesaustin.com
Tiny Boxwoods 1503 West 35th Street 512.220.0698 tinyboxwoods.com
Mongers 2401 East Cesar Chavez Street 512.215.8972 mongersaustin.com
FINE DINING III Forks 111 Lavaca Street 512.474.1776 3forks.com
Odd Duck 1201 South Lamar Boulevard 512.433.6521 oddduckaustin.com
Arlo Grey 111 East Cesar Chavez Street 512.478.2991 thelinehotel.com/austin/food-drink/
Olamaie 1610 San Antonio Street 512.474.2796 olamaieaustin.com
Bob’s Steak & Chop House 301 Lavaca Street 512.222.2627 bobs-steakandchop.com
Perla’s Seafood & Oyster Bar 1400 South Congress Avenue 512.291.7300 perlasaustin.com
Eddie V’s Prime Seafood & Steaks 301 East Fifth Street 512.472.1860 9400 Arboretum Boulevard 512.342.2642 eddiev.com
Pitchfork Pretty 2708 East Cesar Chavez Street 512.494.4593 pitchforkpretty.com Rosewood 1209 Rosewood Avenue 512.838.6205 rosewoodatx.com Salty Sow 1917 Manor Road 512.391.2337 saltysow.com Swift’s Attic 315 Congress Avenue 512.482.8842 swiftsattic.com Suerte 1800 East Sixth Street 512.953.0092 suerteatx.com
Jeffrey’s 1204 West Lynn Street 512.477.5584 jeffreysofaustin.com Juniper 2400 East Cesar Chavez #304 512.220.9421 juniperaustin.com Quattro Gatti 908 Congress Avenue 512.476.3131 quattrogattiaustin.com Trace 200 Lavaca Street 512.542.3660 traceaustin.com
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P. Terry’s Austin Burger Stand Downtown
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FINE DINING Truluck’s 400 Colorado Street 512.482.9000 10225 Research Boulevard #4000 512.794.8300 trulucks.com Vespaio Ristorante 1610 South Congress Avenue 512.441.6100 austinvespaio.com Wink 1014 North Lamar Boulevard 512.482.8868 winkrestaurant.com LATE NIGHT DINING 24 Diner 600 North Lamar Boulevard 512.472.5400 24diner.com Casino El Camino 517 East Sixth Street 512.469.9330 casinoelcamino.net Hoboken Pie 718 Red River Street 512.477.4256 hobokenpie.com Irene’s 506 West Avenue 512.298.0853 irenesaustin.com Kerbey Lane Cafe 701 South Capital of Texas Highway 512.879.2820 2606 Guadalupe Street 512.477.5717 3003 South Lamar Boulevard 512.445.4451 3704 Kerbey Lane 512.451.1436
Kerbey Lane Cafe 4301 West William Cannon Drive 512.899.1500 13435 Highway 183 North #415 512.258.7757 kerbeylanecafe.com Magnolia Cafe 1920 South Congress Avenue 512.445.0000 2304 Lake Austin Boulevard 512.478.8645 themagnoliacafe.com Nightcap 1401 West Sixth Street 214.628.0144 nightcapaustin.com P. Terry’s Burger Stand 404 South Lamar Boulevard 512.473.2217 515 Congress Avenue 512.473.8722 3303 North Lamar Boulevard 512.371.9975 pterrys.com Texas Chili Parlor 1409 Lavaca Street 512.472.2828 txchiliparlor.com Trudy’s 409 West 30th Street 512.477.2935 901 Little Texas Lane 512.326.9899 8820 Burnet Road 512.454.1474 trudys.com Velvet Taco 11501 Rock Rose Avenue 512.704.8226 velvettaco.com
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Walton’s Fancy Downtown Austin and Staple
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PREPARED FOOD.
Sometimes you just don’t want to cook. Here are some great places to grab an already made meal. Cake + Spoon SFC Farmer’s Market: Downtown Saturday 9am - 1pm 422 Guadalupe Street 512.426.7697 cakeandspoon.com Central Market 4001 North Lamar Boulevard 512.206.1000 4477 South Lamar Boulevard 512.899.4300 centralmarket.com Counter Culture 2337 East Cesar Chavez Street 512.524.1540 countercultureaustin.com Food! Food! 2727 Exposition Boulevard 512.474.8515 foodfoodmenu.com FoodHeads 616 West 34th Street 512.420.8400 foodheads.com Fresa’s Chicken al Carbon 915 North Lamar Boulevard 512.428.5077 1703 South First Street 512.992.2946 fresaschicken.com JuiceLand 120 East Fourth Street 701 Capital of Texas Highway 1625 Barton Springs Road 2307 Lake Austin Boulevard 2601 East Cesar Chavez Street juiceland.com
Lee’s Meat Market 1601 West 38th Street 512.467.6700 leesmeatmarket.com Mongers Market + Kitchen 2401 East Cesar Chavez Street 512.215.8972 mongersaustin.com Olamaie 1610 San Antonio Street 512.474.2796 olamaieaustin.com/biscuits Pasta & Co 3502 Kerbey Lane 512.453.0633 austinpasta.com Salt & Time 1912 East Seventh Street 512.524.1383 saltandtime.com Snap Kitchen 1014 West Sixth Street 512.479.5959 snapkitchen.com Soup Peddler 501 West Mary Street 2801 South Lamar Boulevard 4631 Airport Boulevard 13219 US Highway 183 North 512.444.7687 souppeddler.com Spread & Co. 1601 West 38th Street #1 hello@spreadandco.com spreadandco.com
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Spread &Austin Co. Downtown
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Trader Joe’s 211 Walter Seaholm Drive #100 512.474.2263 2805 Bee Cave Road 512.306.1032 9722 Great Hills Trail #200 512.241.1248 traderjoes.com Walton’s Fancy & Staple 609 West Sixth Street 512.542.3380 waltonsfancyandstaple.com Whole Foods 525 North Lamar Boulevard 512.542.2200 11920 Domain Drive 512.831.3981 wholefoodsmarket.com
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Brussel Sprouts Downtown Austin at Uchiko
iconic dishes
ICONIC DISHES.
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The can’t miss dishes that everyone talks about. Each one is worth a visit on their own! Armadillo Burger at Casino El Camino - Not for the faint of heart, this 3/4 pound burger features roasted serrano peppers, cilantro mayo, and jalapeño jack cheese. Avocado Margarita at Curra’s - While it sounds strange, this refreshing libation has been drawing people to this south Austin Tex Mex joint for years. It has been described as one part milkshake, one part guacamole, and one part tequila goodness. Biscuits at Olamie - Golden, crispy, buttery perfection. Everyone knows to order the already-famous off-menu biscuits at Olamie, served with honey butter. Bob Armstrong Dip at Matt’s El Rancho - Named after local politician, Bob Armstrong, this dip is a delicious combination of queso, guacamole, and taco meat. Brisket at Franklin Barbecue - You better get up early if you want some of this delicious brisket. The line starts forming at 10am for this tender meat called “The Best BBQ in Texas, if Not America” by Bon Appetit. When it runs out, they’re closed until tomorrow. Brunch at Fonda San Miguel - Classically prepared, regional Mexican dishes fill this extravagant brunch. Options range from meat dishes cooked in molés to bowls of salads with zesty seasonings. The dessert table is not to be missed either. Brussel Sprouts at Uchi and Uchiko - The perfect combination of salty, sweet, savory, garlicky, and sour with a deep nuttiness from the crispy roasting, these will make you forget there is any other way to prepare brussel sprouts. Carrot Cake French Toast at South Congress Café - An Austin twist on the classic breakfast item, made with carrot cake, cinnamon vanilla egg batter, and cream cheese-pecan syrup. Cheeseburger at Counter Cafe - Consistently named to “Best Burger” lists, the Counter Cafe standard cheeseburger is made from all natural, organic, and locally-sourced ingredients. Chicken Chalupas at Julio’s Cafe - Amazing rotisserie chicken on freshly fried flower tortillas, topped with avocado and cheese, make this dish a winner. Remember your cash, though, no credit cards accepted at Julio’s. Chicken Hack Salad at 34th Street Cafe - Chicken, Napa cabbage with soy sesame dressing, wontons, and a sweet chili sauce make this the ultimate summer salad. Chocolate Chip Cookies at Tiny Boxwoods - Crisp-edged and gooey-centered cookies laced with a generous amount of chocolate. These cookies are so popular, you can even buy the frozen cookie dough to make them at home. 35
Slice at Home Downtown AustinSlice Pizza
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Don Juan at Juan in a Million - In a town full of breakfast tacos, this one tops the list. El Taco Grande is a secret combination of potato, egg, bacon, and cheese in a deliciously hot tortilla. Enchiladas at Dart Bowl - Delicious classic truck stop enchiladas with bowling on the side. Doesn’t get much better than that. Fish Tacos at Quality Seafood - Perfectly prepared fish tacos are cooked to order, either blackened, grilled, or fried, and are served with a wonderful mango pico de gallo. Fried Chicken at Top Notch - Get a taste of old-school Austin, with this juicy chicken fried to golden perfection, served with a heaping side of nostalgia. Fries at Hyde Park Bar & Grill - Possibly the most famous fries in Austin, they are soaked in buttermilk, battered, and then fried. They’re served with a side of mayo that’s kicked up with jalapeños and dill. Gingerbread Pancakes at Kerbey Lane - Enough to warm a soul on even the coldest of mornings, these plate-sized gingerbread pancakes are an Austin tradition. Martian Landscape at Magnolia Cafe - The perfect end to a night on the town, this dish is a pile of grilled potatoes, melted jack and cheddar cheeses, jalapeño and green onion. Mexican Martini at Trudy’s - Like a margarita on the rocks with a splash of olive juice, this Mexican Martini is an Austin classic. Mexican Vanilla at Amy’s Ice Cream - Made with a vanilla bean from Madagascar crossbred with an orchid flower from Mexico, this vanilla ice cream has a distinct flavor and keeps folks lined up around the block. Migas at Cisco’s - An Austin institution made from a recipe that hasn’t changed since the 1950’s: eggs, cheese, vegetables served with refried beans and your choice of tortillas or biscuits. Insider tip - get the biscuits! Milkshake at Nau’s Pharmacy - A true step back in time, an old fashioned milkshakechocolate, strawberry or vanilla, made with natural ice cream and a ladle full of cream. Slice at Home Slice Pizza - Hand tossed, New-York style slice with a crisp yet chewy crust. Pile it up with the typical toppings or try their “special toppings” like ricotta or even clams. Spicy Fried Pickles at Second Bar + Kitchen - In the south, we like to fry everything, and these pickles add a spicy kick to the tradition.
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Houndstooth Coffee Downtown Austin
cup of joe insider
CUP OF JOE.
Austin’s coffee scene is on the rise, combining cozy patios, gorgeous views, and lots of caffeine. Here are some of our favorite local coffee houses around town. Bennu Coffee 2001 East Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard 512.478.4700 bennucoffee.com
Cuvée Coffee 2000 East Sixth Street 512.368.5636 cuveecoffee.com
Better Half Coffee & Cocktails 406 Walsh Street 512.645.0786 betterhalfbar.com
Epoch Coffee 221 West North Loop Boulevard 512.454.3762 epochcoffee.com
Bouldin Creek Cafe 1900 South First Street 512.416.1601 bouldincreekcafe.com
Flat Track Coffee 1619 East Cesar Chavez Street 512.540.6040 flattrackcoffee.com
Caffé Medici 200 Congress Avenue 512.827.2770 804 Congress Avenue #101 1100 South Lamar Boulevard #2125 512.445.7212 1101 West Lynn Street 512.524.5049 2222 Guadalupe Street 512.474.5730 caffemedici.com
The Flightpath Coffeehouse 5011 Duval Street 512.458.4472 flightpathcoffeehouse.com
Cenote 1010 East Cesar Chavez Street 512.524.1311 cenoteaustin.com Cherrywood Coffeehouse 1400 East 38th 1/2 Street 512.538.1991 cherrywoodcoffeehouse.com Cosmic Coffee & Beer Garden 121 Pickle Road 512.481.0694 cosmiccoffeebeer.com
Halcyon Coffee 218 West Fourth Street 512.472.9637 halcyoncoffeebar.com Hank’s 5811 Berkman Drive 512.609.8077 hanksaustin.com Houndstooth Coffee 401 Congress Avenue 512.394.6051 200 North Lamar Boulevard #120 512.531.9417 houndstoothcoffee.com Jo’s Coffee 242 West Second Street 512.469.9003 1300 South Congress Avenue 512.444.3800 joscoffee.com 39
Merit Coffee Downtown Austin
cup of joe insider
Lucky Lab Coffee Co 2421 San Antonio Street 512.420.6950 luckylabcoffee.com Merit Coffee 222 West Avenue 512.906.0266 1105 South Lamar Boulevard 512.906.0010 4615 North Lamar Boulevard 737.212.0429 meritroastinco.com Mozart’s Coffee Roasters 3825 Lake Austin Boulevard 512.477.2900 mozartscoffee.com Patika Coffee 100 Congress #125 hi@patikacoffee.com patikacoffee.com Radio Coffee & Beer 4204 Manchaca Road 512.394.7844 radiocoffeebeer.com Seventh Flag Coffee 1506 South First Street 512.596.4477 seventhflagcoffee.com Spider House Cafe 2908 Fruth Street 512.480.9562 spiderhouseaustin.com Stouthaus Coffee Pub 4715 South Lamar Boulevard #102 512.721.0030 stouthauscoffee.com
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Downtown Austin & Oyster Bar Perla’s Seafood
pick of patios insider
PICK OF PATIOS.
With year round warm weather, relaxing on local patios has become a favorite pastime of Austinites. This pick of patios should guide you to good times. Abel’s on the Lake 3825 Lake Austin Boulevard 512.904.0570 ables.com/lake
Eden East 755 Springdale Road 512.428.6500 edeneastaustin.com
Banger’s Sausage House & Beer Garden 79 Rainey Street 512.386.1656 bangersaustin.com
El Arroyo 1624 West Fifth Street 512.474.1222 elarroyo.com
Barlata 1500 South Lamar Boulevard #150 512.473.2211 barlataaustin.com
Elizabeth Street Café 1501 South First Street 512.291.2881 elizabethstreetcafe.com
Blue Dahlia Bistro 1115 East 11th Street 512.542.9542 3663 Bee Caves Road 512.306.1668 bluedahliabistro.com
Fareground 111 Congress Avenue info@elmrg.com faregroundaustin.com
Clark’s Oyster Bar 1200 West Sixth Street 512.297.2525 clarksoysterbar.com Contigo 2027 Anchor Lane 512.614.2260 contigotexas.com/austin East Side King 2310 South Lamar Boulevard #101 512.383.8382 eastsideking.com
Easy Tiger 709 East Sixth Street 512.614.4972 easytigeraustin.com
Fresa’s Chicken al Carbon 1703 South First Street 512.992.2946 fresaschicken.com The Grove Wine Bar + Kitchen 800 West Sixth Street 512.236.1440 3001 Ranch Road 620 512.263.2366 6317 Bee Caves Road 512.327.8822 grovewinebar.com Güero’s Taco Bar 1412 South Congress Avenue 512.447.7688 guerostacobar.com Gusto Italian Kitchen 4800 Burnet Road 512.458.1100 gustoitaliankitchen.com
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Jacoby’s Restaurant & Merchantile Downtown Austin
pick of patios insider
Hula Hut 3825 Lake Austin Boulevard 512.476.4852 hulahut.com
Olive & June 3411 Glenview Avenue 512.467.9898 oliveandjune-austin.com
Jack Allen’s Kitchen 3600 N Capital of Texas Highway 512.351.9399 7720 West Highway 71 512.852.8558 jackallenskitchen.com
Perla’s Seafood and Oyster Bar 1400 South Congress Avenue 512.291.7300 perlaaustin.com
Jacoby’s Restaurant & Mercantile 3235 East Cesar Chavez Street 512.366.5808 jacobysaustin.com Kemuri Tatsu-ya 2713 East Second Street 512.893.5561 kemuri-tatsuya.com La Condesa 400-A West Second Street 512.499.0300 lacondesa.com/austin Lenoir 1807 South First Street 512.215.9778 lenoirrestaurant.com Loro 2115 South Lamar Boulevard 512.916.4858 loroaustin.com North Italia 500 West Second Street 512.777.5062 11506 Century Oaks Terrace #124 512.339.4400 northitaliarestaurant.com The Oasis on Lake Travis 6550 Comanche Trail 512.266.2442 oasis-austin.com
Phil’s Icehouse 2901 South Lamar Boulevard 512.707.8704 5620 Burnet Road 512.542.1212 13265 US 183 North 512.257.8750 philsicehouse.com Ranch 616 616 Nueces Street 512.479.7616 theranch616.com Second Bar + Kitchen 200 Congress Avenue 512.827.2750 congressaustin.com/second Shady Grove 1624 Barton Springs Road 512.474.9991 theshadygrove.com Ski Shores Cafe 2905 Pearce Road 512.394.7511 skishoresaustin.com Taco Flats 1110 West Lynn Street 512.215.9949 5520 Burnet Road 512.284.8352 tacoflats.com
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The Picnic, Food Truck Park Downtown Austin
tasty trailer treats
TASTY TRAILER TREATS.
insider
Austin is the epicenter of the food truck explosion. Have a fun and delicious experience exploring some of these culinary wonders. SOUTH FIRST Artipasta 7800 South First Street 512.228.7489
LeRoy and Lewis 121 Pickle Road 512.945.9882 leroyandlewis.com
Bananarchy 1311 South First Street 2420 Guadalupe Street 512.522.9316 bananarchy.net
Luke’s Inside Out 1109 South Lamar Boulevard 512.589.8883 lukesinsideout.com
Churro Co. 1906 South First Street 512.905.5267 churrocoaustin.com Gourdough’s 1503 South First Street 512.912.9070 gourdoughs.com Little Thai Food 1207 South First Street 512.567.9299 SOCO/SOLA Burro Cheese Kitchen 80 Rainey Street 512.767.2810 1221 South Congress Avenue 512.865.7730 burrocheesekitchen.com Capital Taco 2125 West Ben White Boulevard 512.999.2881 capitaltacos.com Dee Dee 4204 Manchaca Road info@deedeeatx.com deedeeatx.com
Mama Mal’s Italian Cuisine 1320 South Lamar Boulevard 718.208.7412 mamamals.com EASTSIDE Baton Creole 1016 East Sixth Street 512.986.3834 batoncreole.com Boteco 1209 East Sixth Street 347.251.0671 botecoatx.com East Side King The Liberty Bar: 1618 East Sixth Street 512.407.8166 2310 South Lamar Boulevard 512.383.8382 eastsideking.com la Barbecue 2027 East Cesar Chavez Street labarbecue.com Veracruz All Natural 1704 East Cesar Chavez Street veracruzallnatural.com
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Connor’s Austin Creamery Downtown
tasty trailer treats insider
RAINEY Tommy Want Wingy 94 Rainey Street 512.662.8516 tommywantwingyatx.com Via 313 61 Rainey Street 512.609.9405 via313.com BARTON SPRINGS AREA Acaí Hut 1720 Barton Springs Road 512.520.2248 acaihut.com Cannone Cucina Italiana 1720 Barton Springs Road 512.354.9177 Hey Cupcake! 1720 Barton Springs Road 512.865.9228 heycupcake.com The Mighty Cone! 1720 Barton Springs Road 512.970.2227 mightycone.com Sno Beach 412 Sterzing Street 3402 Guadalupe Street snobeachatx.com AROUND TOWN The Big Kahuna 1309 West 45th Street 512.760.9638 bigkahunaaustin.com
Chi’lantro 823 Congress Avenue 512.593.6290 chilantrobbq.com Connor’s Creamery 14735 Bratton Lane 860.608.5579 connorscreamery.com Conscious Cravings 4209 Airport Boulevard 512.582.2124 1311 South First Street 512.582.9182 consciouscravingsatx.com Gravy 4209 Airport Boulevard 512.568.8306 gravyatx.com Micklethwait Craft Meats 1309 Rosewood Avenue 512.791.5961 craftmeatsaustin.com Patrizi’s 2307 Manor Road 512.522.4834 patrizis.com Three Little Pigs 6507 Burnet Road 512.709.9972 3littlepigsaustin.com Valentina’s Tex Mex BBQ 11500 Manchaca Road 512.221.4248 valentinastexmexbbq.com
Biscuits & Groovy 5015 Duval Street 512.220.9720 iwantbiscuits.com
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Amy’s Ice Austin Cream Downtown
the sweeter side
THE SWEETER SIDE.
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It is always time for dessert and there is no shortage of sweet treats around town. FROZEN TREATS Amy’s Ice Cream 1012 West Sixth Street 512.480.0673 1301 South Congress Avenue 512.440.7488 2805 Bee Caves Road #416 512.328.2697 2901 South Lamar Boulevard 512.447.2697 3100 South Congress Avenue #3A 512.851.2697 3500 Guadalupe Street 512.458.6895 4477 South Lamar Boulevard #790 512.891.0573 5624 Burnet Road 512.538.2697 10000 Research Boulevard #140 512.345.1006 amysicecreams.com Dolce Neve 1713 South First Street 512.804.5568 dolcenevegelato.com Holla Mode 1800 Barton Springs Road 512.265.6789 hollamode.com Lick Honest Ice Creams 1100 South Lamar Boulevard 512.363.5622 1905 Aldrich Street 512.502.5949 6555 Burnet Road 512.609.8029 ilikelick.com Sno Beach 3402 Guadalupe Street 412 Sterzing Street snobeachatx.com
Sugar Pine 8578 Research Boulevard 512.520.9046 sugarpineatx.com Sweet Ritual 4631 Airport Boulevard #125 512.666.8346 sweetritual.com Teo Espresso, Gelato & Bella Vita 1206 West 38th Street 512.451.9555 caffeteo.com The Yard Milkshakes 3400 Esperanza Crossing 512.551.9542 theyardmilkshakebar.com/austin Yogurt Planet 3220 Feathergrass Court #136 512.339.2988 601 North Lamar Boulevard #502 512.452.7888 12801 Hill Country Boulevard #C1-103 512.263.9789 yogurtplanet.com BAKERIES Austin Cake Ball 5310 Burnet Road #107 512.826.4824 austincakeball.com Capital City Bakery 2211 East Cesar Chavez Street 512.666.7437 capitalcitybakery.com Fluff Meringues & More 4800 Burnet Road #450 512.387.0605 fluff-meringues.com
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Fluff Meringues & More
the sweeter side insider
BAKERIES Easy Tiger 709 East Sixth Street 512.614.4972 easytigetaustin.com La Pâtisserie 602 West Annie Street 512.912.0033 lpaustin.com Mañana 1603 South Congress Avenue 512.872.3144 mananaaustin.com Mozart’s Coffee Roaster 3825 Lake Austin Boulevard 512.477.2900 mozartscoffee.com Pie-e-tea 12005 US Highway 290 512.394.7041 Quack’s 43rd Street Bakery 411 East 43rd Street 512.453.3399 quacksbakery.com Russell’s Bakery & Coffee Bar 3339 Hancock Drive 512.888.9885 russellsbakery.com Swedish Hill Deli, Café & Bakery 1120 West Sixth Street 512.472.1347 sweetishhill.com Upper Crust Bakery 4508 Burnet Road 512.467.0102 uppercrustbakery.com Walton’s Fancy & Staple 609 West Sixth Street 512.542.3380 waltonsfancyandstaple.com
CUPCAKES Hey Cupcake! 1511 South Congress Avenue 1720 Barton Springs Road 512.865.9228 heycupcake.com Polkadots Cupcake Factory 2826 Rio Grande Street 512.476.3687 polkadotscupcakefactory.com Sprinkles 3120 Palm Way Suite Y3.100 512.436.9696 sprinkles.com/locations/tx/austin Sugar Mama’s Bakeshop 1905 South First Street 512.448.3727 2406 Manor Road 512.220.7296 sugarmamasbakeshop.com COOKIES Tiff’s Treats 1806 Nueces Street 512.473.2600 3201 Bee Caves Road #172 512.519.3300 4301 West William Cannon Drive 512.687.6800 11011 Research Boulevard #310 512.349.2200 cookiedelivery.com Tiny’s Milk and Cookies 1515 West 35th Street 512.675.4949 CANDY Big Top Candy Shop 1706 South Congress Avenue 512.462.2220 bigtopcandyshop.com It’Sugar 11621 Rock Rose Ave #100 512.492.8772 itsugar.com
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Tiny’s MilkAustin & Cookies Downtown
the sweeter side insider
CANDY Lammes Candies 2901 South Capital of Texas Highway 512.327.5261 2927 West Anderson Lane 512.645.2960 5330 Airport Boulevard 512.453.2899 11200 Lakeline Mall Drive 800.252.1885 lammes.com See’s Candies Chocolate Shops 10710 Research Boulevard 512.372.1048 sees.com Sugarfina 11700 Rock Rose Avenue 512.269.0273 sugarfina.com Yummi Joy 409 West Second Street 512.296.2195 yummijoy.com
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Downtown AustinMarket at Mueller Texas Farmers
farmer’s markets
FARMER’S MARKETS.
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Austinites love fresh, local foods, and there are several farmer’s markets throughout the city. These are not only a great place to pick up fruits and vegetables but to taste locally prepared dishes as well. CENTRAL AUSTIN SFC Farmer’s Market Downtown Saturday 9am - 1pm 422 Guadalupe Street SOUTH AUSTIN Barton Creek Farmer’s Market Saturday 9am - 1pm Barton Creek Square Mall 2901 South Capital of Texas Highway SFC Farmer’s Market at Sunset Valley Saturday 9am - 1pm Toney Burger Center 3200 Jones Road EAST AUSTIN HOPE Farmers Market Sunday 11am - 3pm 412 Comal Street Springdale Farmer’s Market Wednesday and Saturday 9am - 1pm 755 Springdale Road Texas Farmer’s Market Saturday 9am - 1pm 11200 Lakeline Mall Drive Sunday 10am - 2pm - Mueller Wednesday 5pm - 8pm - Mueller 4209 Airport Boulevard
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Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trail
the great outdoors
THE GREAT OUTDOORS.
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With an average of 228 sunny days per year. Austin takes advantage of all of its natural resources and offers a multitude of ways to enjoy the outdoors. SWIMMING HOLES Barton Springs Pool 2131 William Barton Drive 512.974.6300 Deep Eddy Pool 401 Deep Eddy Avenue 512.472.8546 Emma Long Metropolitan Park 1600 City Park Road 512.974.1831 Hamilton Pool Preserve 24300 Hamilton Pool Road 512.264.2740 Hippie Hollow 7000 Comanche Trail 512.854.7275 Jacob’s Well Natural Area 1699 Mount Sharp Road 512.214.4593 Krause Springs 424 Country Road 404 830.693.4181 Sculpture Falls Barton Creek Greenbelt austinparks.org SPLASHPADS Bailey Splash Pad 1201 West 33rd Street Bartholomew Splash Pad 5201 Berkman Drive Chestnut Splash Pad 1404 East 16th Street
Eastwoods Splash Pad 3001 Harris Park Boulevard Liz Carpenter Splash Pad 201 Dawson Road Metz Splash Pad 2407 Canterbury Street Pease Splash Pad 1100 Parkway at Kingsbury Ricky Guerrero Splash Pad 2300 Rosewood Avenue Rosewood Splash Pad 2300 Rosewood Avenue HIKES Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trail West Riverside Drive 512.974.6700 Barton Creek Greenbelt 3755 South Capital of Texas Highway B 512.974.6700 Enchanted Rock 16710 Ranch Road 965 830.685.3636 McKinney Falls Park 5808 McKinney Falls Parkway 512.243.1643 Pedernales Falls State Park 2585 Park Road 6026 830.868.7304 Milton Reimers Ranch Park 23610 Hamilton Pool Road 512.264.1923
Clarksville Splash Pad 1811 West 11th Street
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Downtown Lady BirdAustin Lake
the great outdoors insider
OUTDOOR ADVENTURES Inner Space Cavern 4200 North Interstate 35 512.931.2283 Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center 4801 La Crosse Avenue 512.232.0100 Texas Rowing Center 1541 West Cesar Chavez Street 512.467.7799 Westcave Outdoor Discovery Center 24814 Hamilton Pool Road 830.825.3442 Zilker Botanical Gardens 2220 Barton Springs Road 512.477.8672 Zilker Park Boat Rentals 2101 Andrew Zilker Road 512.478.3852
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Downtown Lady BirdAustin Lake
loving the lakes insider
LOVING THE LAKES.
Here are some great spots to enjoy the full experience of Austin’s lakes and the fun activities around them. LADY BIRD LAKE DINING Alta’s Cafe 74 Trinity Street 512.499.0470 altascafe.com
LAKE AUSTIN DINING Abel’s on the Lake 3825 Lake Austin Boulevard 512.904.0570 abels.com/lake
Arlo Grey 111 East Cesar Chavez Street 512.478.2991 thelinehotel.com/austin/food-drink
Hula Hut 3825 Lake Austin Boulevard 512.476.4852 hulahut.com
Ciclo 98 San Jacinto Boulevard 512.478.4500 cicloatx.com
Ski Shores 2905 Pearce Road 512.394.7511 skishoresaustin.com
ATTRACTIONS Capital Cruises 208 Barton Springs Road 512.480.9264 capitalcruises.com
ATTRACTIONS Emma Long Metropolitan Park 1600 City Park Road 512.974.1831
Lone Star Riverboat 208 Barton Springs Road 512.327.1388 lonestarriverboat.com Rowing Dock 2418 Stratford Drive 512.459.0999 rowingdock.com Waller Creek Boathouse 74 Trinity Street 512.831.4922 wallercreekboathouse.org Zilker Boats 2101 Andrew Zilker Road 512.478.3852 zilkerboats.com
Float On - Boat Rentals 5019 North Capital of Texas Highway 512.436.3505 rentalboataustin.com Keep Austin Wet 1600 Scenic Drive 512.815.5935 keepaustinwetwatercraft.com Sun and Fun Boat Rentals 1011 Westlake Drive 512.306.1820 sunfunrental.com Westlake Beach 2509 Westlake Drive 512.327.9004 westlakebeach.com
BOAT RAMPS Festival Beach 2101 Bergman Street
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Downtown The OasisAustin on Lake Travis
loving the lakes insider
LAKE AUSTIN BOAT RAMPS Emma Long Metropolitan Park 1600 City Park Road 512.974.1831 Fritz Hughes Park 3100 Fritz Hughes Park Road Loop 360 Boat Ramp 5019 North Capital of Texas Highway Mary Quinlan Park 1601 Quinlan Park Road Walsh Boat Landing 1600 Scenic Drive LAKE TRAVIS DINING Lucy’s Fried Chicken - On the Lake 2900 Ranch Road 620 North 512.297.2771 lucysfriedchicken.com The Oasis on Lake Travis 6550 Comanche Trail 512.266.2442 oasis-austin.com Steiner Ranch Steakhouse 5424 Steiner Ranch Boulevard 512.381.0800 steinersteakhouse.com Travis Restaurant at Lakeway Resort 101 Lakeway Drive 512.261.7323 lakewayresortandspa.com ATTRACTIONS Austin FlyBoard 5931 Hiline Road 512.476.2628 BassMan Austin - Fishing Guide Services 512.394.4348 bassmanaustin.com Bob Wentz Park 7144 Comanche Trail 512.854.7275
Daybreak Boat Rentals 5971 Hiline Road 512.266.2176 daybreakboatrentals.com Dive World 12129 Ranch Road 620 North 512.219.1220 diveworldaustin.com Freeride Wake Sports 512.796.0832 freeridewake.com Git Bit Fishing Guide 512.773.7401 gitbitguideservice.com Hippie Hollow 7000 Comanche Trail 512.854.7275 Just for Fun Watercraft Rental 5973 Hiline Road 512.266.9710 jff.net Texas Sailing 101 Lakeway Drive 512.261.6193 texassailing.com Tom Hughes Park 12714 Hughes Park Road 512.854.7275 Volente Beach Resort & Waterpark 16107 Farm to Market Road 2769 512.258.5110 shoreclubtx.com/park BOAT RAMPS Cypress Creek 13601 Bullick Hollow Road Mansfield Dam Park 4370 Mansfield Dam Park Road Pace Bend - Collier Cove 2011 North Pace Bend Road Sandy Creek 9500 Lime Creek Road
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Paddle Board Downtown AustinYoga on Lady Bird Lake
for the athlete insider
FOR THE ATHLETE.
In addition to the multitude of fantastic health clubs and private trainers that Austin has to offer, everyone from the professional athlete to the weekend warrior can take advantage of these athletic offerings. FITNESS STUDIOS The Bar Method 1611 West Fifth Street #125 512.383.5055 barmethod.com Black Swan Yoga 403 Orchard Street 1417 West Anderson Lane 4535 Westgate Boulevard 512.960.4026 blackswanyoga.com CorePower Yoga 801 West Fifth Street 512.542.9642 3210 Esperanza Crossing 512.599.8765 4616 Triangle Avenue 512.454.9642 corepoweryoga.com Crush Fitness 300 South Lamar Boulevard 512.480.0077 crushfitness.com Lagree Studio 500 North Lamar Boulevard #190 4005 Market Street #110 10721 Research Boulevard Suite B-140 737.701.6911 thelagreestudio.com LOVE Cycling Studio 507 Pressler Street #900 512.761.3398 lovecyclingstudio.com Mod Fitness 1112 South Eighth Street 2041 South Lamar Boulevard 4406 Burnet Road 512.765.5663 modfitnessaustin.com
RIDE Indoor Cycling 117 Lavaca Street 512.322.5252 ride-indoorcycling.com RĹ? Fitness 74 Trinity Street 512.815.3013 rofitness.com AROUND TOWN Barton Creek Greenbelt 3755 South Capital of Texas Highway 512.974.6700 Barton Springs Bike Rental 1707 Barton Springs Road 512.480.0200 bartonspringsbikerental.com Barton Springs Pool 2201 Barton Springs Road 512.476.9044 Caswell Tennis Center 2312 Shoal Creek Boulevard 512.478.6268 Deep Eddy Pool 401 Deep Eddy Avenue 512.472.8546 Ann and Roy Hike and Bike Trail West Riverside Drive 512.974.6700 Texas Rowing Center 1541 West Cesar Chavez Street 512.467.7799 texasrowingcenter.com
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Central Austin Downtown AustinPrivate Home
austin golf courses
AUSTIN GOLF COURSES.
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Austin has become one of the hottest golf destinations in the country. Don’t just check out our traditional courses, try your hand at disc golf too. PUBLIC GOLF COURSES Avery Ranch Golf Club 10500 Avery Club Drive 512.248.2442 averyranchgolf.com
PRIVATE GOLF COURSES Austin Country Club 4408 Long Champ Drive 512.328.0090 austincountryclub.com
Falconhead Golf Club 15201 Falcon Head Boulevard 512.402.1558 falconheadaustin.com
Barton Creek Country Club 8212 Barton Club Drive 512.329.7999 bartoncreekmembers.com
Grey Rock Golf Club 7401 Texas Highway 45 512.288.4297 greyrockgolfclub.com
PRACTICE AND FUN Butler Park Pitch and Putt 201 Lee Barton Drive 512.477.4430 butlerparkpitchandputt.com
Hancock Golf Course 811 East 41st Street 512.978.2330 austintexas.gov Lion’s Municipal Golf Course 2901 Enfield Road 512.477.6963 austintexas.gov Morris Williams Golf Course 3851 Manor Road 512.974.8333 austintexas.gov Star Ranch Golf Club 2500 Farm to Market 685 512.252.4653 starranchgolf.com Wolfdancer Golf Club 575 Hyatt Lost Pines Road 512.308.9653 wolfdancergolfclub.com
Peter Pan Mini Golf 1207 Barton Springs Road 512.472.1033 peterpanminigolf.com DRIVING RANGES Topgolf 2700 Esperanza Crossing 512.222.5950 topgolf.com DISC GOLF COURSES Bartholomew District Park 5201 Berkman Drive Circle C Metropolitan Park 6301 West Slaughter Lane Mary Moore Searight 907 West Slaughter Lane Pease Park 1100 Kingsbury Street Zilker Park 2100 Barton Springs Road
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Lake Austin Spa Downtown Austin
spa services insider
SPA SERVICES.
With so much to do and see in Austin, sometimes it is necessary to take a break. Austin is home to several world-renowned spas that are sure to revive anyone’s spirits. Aloe Skin + Body 2414 Exposition Boulevard #203 512.344.9394 aloeskinandbody.com Away Spa by W Hotels 200 Lavaca Street 512.542.3626 austinawayspa.com Hiatus Spa + Retreat 1611 West Fifth Street #155 512.362.5777 hiatusspa.com
Viva Day Spa 215 South Lamar Boulevard 512.361.2047 1811 West 35th Street 512.361.1786 11601 Rock Rose Avenue 512.361.2558 vivadayspa.com Woodhouse Day Spa 3600 Capital of Texas Highway #180 512.306.1100 austin.woodhousespas.com
Lake Austin Spa Resort 1705 South Quinlan Park Road 512.372.7300 lakeaustin.com Lakeway Resort and Spa 101 Lakeway Drive 512.261.6600 lakewayresortandspa.com Mecca 524 North Lamar Boulevard #300 512.381.2680 meccagymandspa.com Milk + Honey Spa 100A Guadalupe Street 512.236.1115 milkandhoneyspa.com The Spa at the Four Seasons 98 San Jacinto Boulevard 512.685.8160 fourseasons.com
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Midnight Cowboy Downtown Austin
night spots insider
NIGHT SPOTS. There is lots to do in Austin no matter the time of day. Check out just a few of the great night spots around town. WEST SIXTH STREET Cedar Street Courtyard 208 West Fourth Street 512.495.9669 cedarstreetaustin.com Dogwood 715 West Sixth Street 512.531.9062 thedogwoodaustin.com
Midnight Cowboy 313 East Sixth Street 512.843.2715 midnightcowboymodeling.com Pete’s Dueling Piano Bar 421 East Sixth Street 512.472.7383 petesduelingpianobar.com
Garage Bar 503 Colorado Street 512.369.3490 garagetx.com
EASTSIDE Craftsman 2000 East Cesar Chavez Street 512.524.1771 craftsmanbar.com
Kung Fu Saloon 716 West Sixth Street 512.469.0901 kungfusaloonaustin.com
Hotel Vegas 1502 East Sixth Street hotelhotburrito@gmail.com texashotelvegas.com
Nightcap 1401 West Sixth Street 512.628.0144 nightcapaustin.com
Lustre Pearl East 114 Linden Street 512.524.1143 east.lustrepearlaustin.com
The Roosevelt Room 307 West Fifth Street 512.494.4094 therooseveltroomatx.com
Violet Crown Social Club 1111 East Sixth Street 512.614.4461 violetcrownsocialclub.com
Star Bar 600 West Sixth Street 512.477.8550 starbartexas.com
Whisler’s 1816 East Sixth Street 512.480.0781 whislersatx.com
EAST SIXTH STREET Easy Tiger 709 East Sixth Street 512.614.4972 easytigeraustin.com
The White Horse 500 Comal Street 512.553.6756 thewhitehorseaustin.com
Esther’s Follies 525 East Sixth Street 512.320.0553 esthersfollies.com
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Broken Spoke Downtown Austin
night spots RAINEY STREET Clive Bar 609 Davis Street 512.524.1623 clivebar.com
Eberly 615 South Lamar Boulevard 512.916.9000 eberlyaustin.com
The Drafting Room 88 1/2 Rainey Street 512.646.8211
Gibson Street Bar 1109 South Lamar Boulevard 512.386.1345 gibsonstreetbar.com
Geraldine’s 605 Davis Street 512.476.4755 geraldinesaustin.com
The Golden Goose 2034 South Lamar Boulevard 512.362.8683 thegooseaustin.com
Half Step 75 1/2 Rainey Street 512.391.1877 halfstepbar.com
Moontower Saloon 10212 Manchaca Road 512.712.5661 moontowersaloon.com
Javelina 69 Rainey Street 512.382.6917 javelinabar.com
Winebelly 519 West Oltorf Street 512.487.1569 austinwinebelly.com
Lucille 77 Rainey Street 512.322.9270 lucilleaustin.com
AROUND TOWN Donn’s Depot 1600 West Fifth Street 512.478.0336 donnsdepot.com
SOUTH AUSTIN The Austin Beer Garden Brewing Company 1305 West Oltorf Street 512.298.2242 theagbg.com
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drink.well. 207 East 53rd Street 512.614.6683 drinkwellaustin.com
Barton Springs Saloon 424 South Lamar Boulevard 512.482.9673 bartonspringssaloon.com
HandleBar 121 East Fifth Street 512.344.9571 handlebaraustin.com
Broken Spoke 3201 South Lamar Boulevard 512.442.6189 brokenspokeaustintx.com
Hopfields 3110 Guadalupe Street 512.537.0467 hopfieldsaustin.com
Crow Bar 3116 South Congress Avenue 512.465.2982 crowbaraustin.com
Mean Eyed Cat 1621 West Fifth Street 512.920.6645 themeaneyedcat.com
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Stubb’s Waller Downtown AustinCreek Amphitheatre
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MUSIC VENUES. Austin is known as the “Live Music Capital of the World” for a good reason. For a complete list of who is playing where check out: austinchronicle.com/calendar/music ACL Live at The Moody Theater 310 West Willie Nelson Boulevard 512.225.7999 acl-live.com
Nutty Brown Cafe and Ampitheatre 12225 West Highway 290 512.301.4648 nuttybrown.com
Antone’s 305 East Fifth Street 512.814.0361 antonesnightclub.com
The Paramount Theatre 713 Congress Avenue 512.472.5470 austintheatre.org
Austin360 Amphitheater Circuit of the Americas 9201 Circuit of the Americas Boulevard 512.301.6600 austin360amphitheater.com
Parish 214 East Sixth Street theparishaustin.com
Broken Spoke 3201 South Lamar Boulevard 512.442.6189 brokenspokeaustintx.com Continental Club 1315 South Congress Avenue 512.441.2444 continentalclub.com Elephant Room 315 Congress Avenue 512.473.2279 elephantroom.com
Saxon Pub 1320 South Lamar Boulevard 512.448.2552 thesaxonpub.com Stubb’s Waller Creek Amphitheatre 801 Red River Street 512.480.8341 stubbsaustin.com The White Horse 500 Comal Street 512.553.6756 thewhitehorseaustin.com
Emo’s Austin 2015 East Riverside Drive emosaustin.com Mohawk 912 Red River Street 512.666.0877 mohawkaustin.com
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By George South Lamar Downtown Austin
shopping locally insider
SHOPPING LOCALLY. In Austin we love embracing our local businesses. Check out these shops for some unique finds. CLOTHING & FASHION Allens Boots 1522 South Congress Avenue 512.447.1413 allensboots.com Beehive 3300 Bee Caves Road #400 512.450.8098 lovebeehive.com Blue Elephant Boutique 4001 North Lamar Boulevard 512.371.3259 By George 524 North Lamar Boulevard 512.472.5951 1400 South Congress Avenue 512.441.8600 bygeorgeaustin.com
Good Company 918 West 12th Street 512.520.4402 1714 A South Congress Avenue 512.551.2622 goodcompany.shop/ Helm Boots 1200 East 11th Street 512.609.8150 helmboots.com Joe Koen & Son Jewelers 611 Congress Avenue 512.478.2595 joekoenjewlers.com Kick Pleat 624 North Lamar Boulevard 512.445.4500 kickpleat.com
C. Jane 2346 Guadalupe Street 512.236.1435 cjane.com
Maya Star 1508 South Congress Avenue 512.912.1475 mayastar.com
Eliza Page 229 West Second Street 512.474.6500 elizapage.com
Moss Designer Consignment 705 South Lamar Boulevard 512.916.9961 mossaustin.com
Estilo 2727 Exposition Boulevard #121 512.236.0488 estiloboutique.com
Outdoor Voices 606 Blanco Street 512.356.9136 outdoorvoices.com
Feather’s Boutique 1700 South Congress Avenue 512.912.9779 feathersboutiquevintage.com
Parts & Labour 1704 South Congress Avenue 512.326.1648 partsandlabourstore.shopify.com
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shopping locally CLOTHING & FASHION Service Menswear 1400 South Congress Avenue 512.447.7600 servicemenswear.com Stag Provisions for Men 1423 South Congress Avenue 512.373.7824 stagprovisions.com Sunroom 1603 South Congress Avenue 512.524.2197 shopsunroom.com Tecovas 1333 South Congress Avenue 512.675.4343 tecovas.com Valentines 1515 West 35th Street 512.436.8270 3801 North Capital of Texas Highway 512.347.9488 valentinesaustin.com Whole Earth Provision Co. 1014 North Lamar Boulevard 512.476.1414 4477 South Lamar Boulevard 512.899.0992 wholeearthprovision.com HOME GOODS A Custom House 4626 Burnet Road 512.645.0111 acustomhouse.com Austin Flower Company 1612 West 35th Street 512.451.6447 austinflowers.com Breed & Co. 718 West 29th Street 512.474.6679 shop.breedandco.com
Hearth & Soul 2727 Exposition Boulevard 512.474.7685 hearthandsoul.com
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Katie Kime 500 North Lamar #150 512.358.4478 katiekime.com The Menagerie 1601 West 38th Street 512.453.4644 themenagerie.com NEST Modern 2603 South Congress Avenue 512.637.0600 nestmodern.com Page Home Design 2408 Lake Austin Boulevard 512.477.2307 pagehomedesign.com The Renner Project 3018 North Lamar Boulevard 512.524.1334 therennerproject.com Thompson + Hanson 1515 West 35th Street 512.220.6243 thompsonhanson.com Uncommon Objects 1602 Fortview Road 512.442.4000 uncommonobjects.com Wendow Fine Living 1512 West 35th Street 512.284.9732 wendowfineliving.com Whit Hanks Antiques 1009 West Sixth Street 512.478.2101 whithanksantiques.com 81
Neon ArtAustin at Roadhouse Relics Downtown
shopping locally insider
HOME GOODS Wildflower Organics 524 North Lamar Boulevard 512.320.0449 wildflowerorganics.com UNIQUELY AUSTIN Atown 5502 Burnet Road 512.323.2533 keepatownweird.com Austin Books & Comics 5002 North Lamar Boulevard 512.454.4197 austinbooks.com Big Top Candy Shop 1706 South Congress Avenue 512.462.2220 bigtopcandyshop.com
Terra Toys 2438 West Anderson Lane 512.445.4498 terratoys.com Toy Joy 403 West Second Street 512.320.0090 toyjoy.com Waterloo Records 600 North Lamar Boulevard 512.474.2500 waterloorecords.com Yeti Flagship 220 South Congress Avenue 512.640.7249 yeti.com/flagship
Book People 603 North Lamar Boulevard 512.472.5050 bookpeople.com I Luv Video 4803 Airport Boulevard 512.450.1966 iluvvideo.com Lofty Dog 9999 Manchaca Road 512.291.9232 austinloftydog.com Lucy in Disguise with Diamonds 1506 South Congress Avenue 512.444.2002 lucyindisguise.com Monkey See Monkey Do 1712 South Congress Avenue 512.443.4999 Roadhouse Relics 1720 South First Street 512.442.6366 roadhouserelics.com
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Tau Ceti Mural Downtown
art galleries insider
ART GALLERIES.
Austin takes great pride in its arts and culture scene, embracing all types, from sculpture to chalk drawings. Take some time to see some of the fantastic works on a constantly rotating schedule. Ao5 Gallery 3005 South Lamar Boulevard 512.481.1111 ao5gallery.com
Lora Reynolds Gallery 360 Nueces Street 512.215.4965 lorareynolds.com
Artworks Gallery 1214 West Sixth Street 512.472.1550 artworksaustin.com
The People’s Gallery at City Hall 301 West Second Street 512.974.7700 austintexas.gov
Austin Art Garage 2200 South Lamar Boulevard 512.351.5934 austinartgarage.com
Pump Project Art Complex 3411 East Fifth Street pumpproject.org
Austin Galleries 5804 Lookout Mountain Drive 512.495.9363 austingalleries.com Big Medium 916 Springdale Road 512.939.6665 bigmedium.org Davis Gallery & Framing 837 West 12th Street 512.477.4929 davisgalleryaustin.com
Russell Collection Fine Art Gallery 1009 West Sixth Street 512.478.4440 russell-collection.com Wally Workman Gallery 1202 West Sixth Street 512.472.7428 wallyworkmangallery.com Women & Their Work 1710 Lavaca Street 512.477.1064 womenandtheirwork.org
Flatbed Press and Gallery 3701 Drossett Drive #190 512.477.9328 flatbedpress.com grayDUCK Gallery 2213 East Cesar Chavez 512.826.5334 grayduckgallery.com
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Downtown Thinkery Austin
kidville insider
KIDVILLE. Even the youngest among us can enjoy Austin. Here are some great activities geared towards kids. KID-FRIENDLY ACTIVITIES The Alamo Drafthouse Kid’s Club 1120 South Lamar Boulevard 512.861.7040 2700 West Anderson Lane 512.861.7030 drafthouse.com Altitude Trampoline Park 6800 West Gate Boulevard 512.814.0090 altitudeaustin.com The Art School at Laguna Gloria 3809 West 35th Street 512.323.6380 theartschool.amoa.org Austin Bouldering Project 979 Springdale Road #150 512.645.4633 austinboulderingproject.com Austin Central Library 710 West Cesar Chavez Street 512.974.7400 library.austintexas.gov/central-library Austin Nature & Science Center 2389 Stratford Drive 512.974.3888 austintexas.gov Austin’s Park n’ Pizza 16231 Interstate 35 Frontage Road 512.670.9600 austinspark.com Austin Zoo 10808 Rawhide Trail 512.288.1490 austinzoo.org
Blazer Tag 1701 West Ben White Boulevard 512.462.0202 blazertag.com Cafe Monet 4477 South Lamar Boulevard 512.892.3200 4700 West Guadalupe Street 512.906.2200 cafemonet.org Dinosaur Park 893 Union Chapel Road 512.321.6262 thedinopark.com Inner Space Cavern 4200 South Interstate 35 512.931.2283 myinnerspacecavern.com Liz Carpenter Fountain Splash Pad Butler Park at Auditorium Shores 1000 Barton Springs Road LBJ Wildflower Center 4801 La Crosse Ave 512.232.0100 wildflower.org Main Event 13301 North Highway 183 512.401.0000 mainevent.com Mayfield Park 3505 West 35th Street 512.974.6700 mayfieldpark.com
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kidville KID-FRIENDLY ACTIVITIES Mt. Playmore 13609 North Interstate 35 512.989.8886 mtplaymore.com
Zilker Zephyr 2100 Barton Springs Road 512.478.8286 austintexas.gov
Pease Park Splash Pad 1600 Parkway 512.974.9331 austintexas.gov
KID-FRIENDLY EATERIES Austin’s Pizza - Westlake 3638 Bee Caves Road 512.795.8888 austinspizza.com
Peter Pan Mini-Golf 1207 Barton Springs Road 512.472.1033 peterpanminigolf.com
Casa de Luz 1701 Toomey Road 512.476.2535 casadeluz.org
Pioneer Farms 10621 Pioneer Farms Drive 512.837.1215 pioneerfarms.org
Central Market 4001 North Lamar Boulevard 512.206.1000 centralmarket.com
Play for All Abilities Park 151 North A.W. Grimes Boulevard 512.218.5400 roundrocktexas.gov
Contigo 2027 Anchor Lane 512.614.2260 contigotexas.com
Typhoon Texas Waterpark 18500 Texas 130 Service Road 512.270.6967 hfalls.com/pflugerville
Culinary Dropout 11721 Rock Rose Avenue #100 512.777.3394 culinarydropout.com
Thinkery: Children’s Museum 1830 Simond Avenue 512.469.6200 thinkeryaustin.org
Doc’s Backyard 5207 Brodie Lane 512.892.5200 eatdrinkdocs.com
Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park 4500 South Pleasant Valley Road #106 737.209.7096 13201 Ranch Road 620 North Suite B 512.292.0163 urbanairtrampolinepark.com
Flower Child 500 West Second Street 512.777.4132 11721 Rock Rose Avenue 512.777.2493 iamaflowerchild.com
Volente Beach 16107 Farm to Market 2769 512.258.5110 shoreclubtx.com
Fresa’s Chicken al Carbon 1703 South First Street 512.992.2946 fresaschicken.com
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Flower Child Downtown Austin
kidville KID-FRIENDLY EATERIES Hat Creek Burgers 5902 Bee Caves Road 512.296.2151 5400 Burnet Road 512.452.2025 hatcreekburgers.com Home Slice Pizza - North Loop 501 East 53rd Street 512.707.7437 homeslicepizza.com Hula Hut 3825 Lake Austin Boulevard 512.476.4852 hulahut.com Lucy’s Fried Chicken - On the Lake 2900 Ranch Road 620 North 512.297.2771 lucysfriedchicken.com Maudie’s Triangle 4600 West Guadalupe Street 512.381.5500 maudies.com
Santa Rita Cantina 1206 West 38th Street 512.419.7482 santaritacantina.com
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The Shady Grove 1624 Barton Springs Road 512.474.9991 theshadygrove.com Ski Shores 2905 Pearce Road 512.394.7511 skishoresaustin.com Waterloo Ice House - 360 6203 North Capital of Texas Highway 512.418.9700 waterlooicehouse.com Whole Foods 525 North Lamar Boulevard 512.542.2200 wholefoodsmarket.com
Nutty Brown Cafe 12225 Highway 290 512.301.4648 nuttybrown.com Phil’s Icehouse 2901 South Lamar Boulevard 512.707.8704 5620 Burnet Road 512.524.1212 13265 US Highway 183 North 512.257.8750 philsicehouse.com Rudy’s BBQ on 360 2451 South Capital of Texas Highway 512.329.5554 rudysbbq.com The Salt Lick BBQ 18300 Farm to Market Road 1826 512.858.4959 saltlickbbq.com
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Red Bud Isle Downtown Austin
it’s a dog’s life insider
IT’S A DOG’S LIFE.
Four-legged family members are important too and there are a multitude of fun activities for them to do along with ways to pamper man’s best friend. OFF-LEASH PARKS Auditorium Shores 800 West Riverside Drive Norwood Estate & Off Leash Area 1009 Edgecliff Terrace Red Bud Isle 3401 Redbud Trail Shoal Creek Greenbelt 2600-2799 Lamar Boulevard Walnut Creek Metropolitan Park 12138 North Lamar Boulevard West Austin Park 1317 West 10th Street Zilker Metropolitan Park 2100 Barton Springs Road PET BOUTIQUES Bark ‘n Purr: Hollywood Feed 4604 Burnet Road 512.452.3883 barknpurr.com
Tomlinson’s Feed & Pets 7301 Ranch Road 620 North #110 512.215.9242 tomlinsons.com Woof Gang Bakery 701 South Capital of Texas Highway 512.329.9663 1204 North Lamar Boulevard 512.391.9663 woofgangbakery.com DOG-FRIENDLY RESTAURANTS & BARS Austin Terrier 3435 Greystone Drive 512.369.3751 austinterrier.com Banger’s Sausage House & Beer Garden 79 Rainey Street 512.386.1656 bangersaustin.com Cedar Door 201 Brazos Street 512.473.3712 cedardooraustin.com
Lofty Dog 9999 Manchaca Road 512.291.9232 austinloftydog.com
Cenote 1010 East Cesar Chavez Street 512.524.1311 cenotaustin.com
P & F Pet Provisions 7816 Burnet Road 512.956.9000 pandfpet.shop
Contigo 2027 Anchor Lane 512.614.2260 contigotexas.com
Tomlinson’s Feed & Pets 908 East 49½ Street 512.452.4576 3300 Bee Caves Road #490 512.306.1121 4211 South Lamar Boulevard #A23 512.445.4549 5716 Burnet Road 512.531.9311 tomlinsons.com
El Arroyo 1624 West Fifth Street 512.474.1222 elarroyo.com Easy Tiger 709 East Sixth Street 512.614.4972 easytigeraustin.com
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it’s a dog’s life DOG-FRIENDLY RESTAURANTS & BARS The Ginger Man 12700 Hill Country Boulevard 512.893.6102 thegingerman.com/austin
GROOMERS Austin Dogtown 537 Woodward Street 512.535.4244 dogtownaustin.com
Green Mesquite BBQ 1400 Barton Springs Road 512.479.0485 greenmesquite.net
Dirty Dog 710 West Fifth Street 512.476.3647 1901 West William Cannon Drive 512.383.0444 2710 South Lamar Boulevard 512.443.0013 3016 Guadalupe Street 512.453.3647 8108 Mesa Drive 512.342.8399 dirty-dog.com
Güero’s Taco Bar 1412 South Congress Avenue 512.447.7688 guerostacobar.com Hops & Grain 507 Calles Street #101 512.914.2467 hopsandgrain.com June’s All Day 1722 South Congress Avenue 512.416.1722 junesallday.com La Condesa 400 West Second Street 512.499.0300 lacondesa.com/austin Perla’s Seafood & Oyster Bar 1400 South Congress Avenue 512.291.7300 perlasaustin.com Phil’s Icehouse 2901 South Lamar Boulevard 512.707.8704 5620 Burnet Road 512.524.1212 13265 US Highway 183 North 512.257.8750 philsicehouse.com Ski Shores 2905 Pearce Road 512.394.7511 skishoresaustin.com Yard Bar 6700 Burnet Road 512.900.3773 yardbar.com
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Midtown Groom and Board 1207 Baylor Street 512.477.8079 midtowngrooming.com West End Grooming 3405 Guadalupe Street 512.451.5005 westendgrooming.com DOGGIE DAY CARE Austin Dogtown 537 Woodward Street 512.535.4244 dogtownaustin.com Barking Hound Village 412 Josephine Street 512.477.3647 bhvtexas.com Bed & Biscuit 1401 Oreilly Court 512.269.0057 6004 City Park Road 512.343.0723 bedandbiscuitaustin.com Camp 4 Paws 4800 Burnet Road 512.300.2267 camp4pawsaustin.com
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Ziplining on Lake Travis Downtown Austin
extreme austin insider
EXTREME AUSTIN. For those looking for a rush of adrenaline here are some ideas to get your heart racing. Austin Aeronauts Hot Air Ballons 512.440.1492 austinaeronauts.com Austin Flight Check Training Solutions 2207 North Main Street 936.232.8700 austinflightcheck.com Austin Flyboard 5931 Hiline Road 512.476.2628 austinflyboardllc.com COTA Karting - Circuit of the Americas 9201 Circuit of the Americas Boulevard 512.655.6301 circuitoftheamericas.com/karting Cypress Valley Canopy Tours 1223 Paleface Ranch Road 512.264.8880 cypressvalleycanopytours.com Dive World 12129 Ranch Road 620 North 512.219.1220 diveworldaustin.com Executive Watersports 2215 Westlake Drive 512.732.0755 executivewatersports.com FlyTexas - Hang Gliding 1401 Green Forest Drive 512.467.2529 flytexas.com
Harley Davidson Motorcycle Rentals 10917 South Interstate 35 512.448.4294 cowboyharleyaustin.com HELO Austin 10301 Farm to Market Road 969 512.350.5102 heloaustin.com K1 Speed - Indoor Kart Racing 2500 Mc Hale Court 512.271.5475 k1speed.com Lake Travis Zipline Adventures 14529 Pocohontas Trail 512.614.1996 ziplaketravis.com Scubaland Adventures Dive Club 1001 West Anderson Lane 512.323.6999 scubaland.com Sky Candy - Trapeze, Silks, & Pole Classes 1023 Springdale Road 512.800.4998 skycandyaustin.com Skydive Spaceland San Marcos 517 Airfield Road 512.488.2214 skydivesanmarcos.com SUP ATX - Texas Rowing Center 1541 West Cesar Chavez Street 512.467.7799 supatx.com/rentals
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Bats OverAustin Lady Bird Lake Downtown
keep austin weird
KEEP AUSTIN WEIRD.
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Keeping Austin Weird is a way of life. Here are some activities to experience the city’s unique culture. Austin Duck Adventures - Tour Austin by land and by lake in this fun amphibious vehicle. 602 East Fourth Street | 512.477.5274 | austinducks.com Bat Watching Cruise - Enjoy Austin’s world famous bat population while taking a sunset cruise on Lady Bird Lake. Capital Cruises | 208 Barton Springs Road | 512.480.9264 | capitalcruises.com Blue Starlite - This urban drive-in movie theater provides fantastic concession packages. 2103 East M. Franklin Avenue | 512.850.6127 | bluestarlitedrivein.com Cathedral of Junk - This weird attraction lives up to its name and makes for a unique visit. 4422-4424 Lareina Drive | 512.299.7413 Chicken Sh** Bingo - Bingo at The Little Longhorn Saloon with a fully fed chicken ready to claim a winner. 5434 Burnet Road | 512.524.1291 | thelittlelonghornsaloon.com Deep Eddy Movie Night - During the summer, enjoy an outdoor movie while floating in the pool. 401 Deep Eddy Drive | 512.472.8546 | austintexas.gov Haunted Bat Segway Tour - Tour Austin’s haunted locations downtown on segways. 1108 Lavaca Street | 512.663.9634 | segwaytoursofaustin.com Quote-A-Long at Alamo Drafthouse - Test your movie knowledge at one of the many locations. 1120 South Lamar Boulevard | 2700 West Anderson Lane | 5701 West Slaughter Lane 320 East Sixth Street | 14028 North US Highway 183 | drafthouse.com Pinballz Arcade - The 13,000 square feet arcade contains classic games like pinball, skeeball, air hockey, and more. Don’t forget it’s BYOB! 8940 Research Boulevard | 512.420.8458 | pinballzarcade.com Pubcrawler of Austin - This pedal-powered beer bike makes the perfect backdrop for any celebration. 1607 West Sixth Street | 512.657.7334 | pubcrawlerofaustin.com SUP ATX: Paddleboarding - Rent or have a SUP party on Lady Bird Lake with the largest paddleboard company in the world. No reservations necessary, just show up! 1541 West Cesar Chavez Street | 512.467.7799 | supatx.com/rentals
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Private Residence Downtown Austin
automobile resources
AUTOMOBILE RESOURCES.
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Here are some resources to help you with all of your ground transportation needs. RENTALS Auto Exotic Rental 713.444.9999 autoexoticrental.com
Red Star Party Bus 4700 Burleson Road 512.517.9609 redstarpartybus.com
Harley Davidson Motorcycle Rentals 10917 South Interstate 35 512.448.4294 cowboyharleyaustin.com
DETAILING Arbor Car Wash 3120 Guadalupe Street 512.451.2696 10401 Jollyville Road 512.346.8050 12600 Research Boulevard 512.257.1799 aborcarwash.com
LUXURY TRANSPORTATION ATX Party Bus 512.476.LIMO atxpartybus.com Austin Black Car Service 512.477.5466 info@austinblackcarservice.com austinblackcarservice.com
Car Beautiful Mobile Detail 512.924.4545 austincardetail.com
Austin Ultimate Sedans 512.689.9420
Detail Mobile 512.807.6809 detailmobile.com
R&R Limousine & Bus 9315 Thaxton Road 512.947.7433 rrlimobus.com
The Finish Line Car Wash 2900 Bee Caves Road 512.328.9274 finishlinewash.com
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The Alamo Downtown Austin
escape for the day
ESCAPE FOR THE DAY.
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The fun continues outside of the city limits. Here are some quick day adventure ideas located in nearby towns. Fredericksburg The 75-minute drive to the quaint German settlement is worth the trip. Visit the charming houseware and gift shops on Main Street and stay the night in one of the town’s many bed and breakfasts. Gruene Located between Austin and San Antonio, this tourist town was designated as an Historic Town by the State of Texas. It’s known for river tubing, live music, dining, and wine tasting. Horseshoe Bay This is a resort and retirement community on Lake LBJ, only about 50 minutes northwest of Austin. It is famous for its golf courses and watersports on the lake. Kerrville Less than 100 miles west of Austin, Kerrville is known for its historic buildings and the “Winter Texans” who visit. Located on the Guadalupe River, there is plenty of fishing and other water activities. Lockhart This tiny, historic town 20 minutes south of Austin is the self-proclaimed barbecue capital of Texas and has the meat to prove it. Be sure to visit the four famous BBQ joints: Black’s, Chisholm Trail, Kreuz Market and Smitty’s Market. Marble Falls Only a 45-minute drive northwest of Austin, this town is on Lake Marble Falls. While there, you will want to stop at the “World Famous” Blue Bonnet Cafe for Pie Happy Hour. Then visit Sweet Berry Farms and pick everything from berries to peaches to pumpkins. New Braunfels Located about halfway between Austin and San Antonio, New Braunfels boasts plenty of outdoor water activities, including the original Schlitterbahn waterpark and floating the Comal River. San Antonio Head about 90 minutes south on I-35 and you’ll hit the seventh largest city in the country. Take in the sites of The Alamo, Six Flags Fiesta Texas, San Antonio Zoo, SeaWorld, and the shops and restaurants on The Riverwalk. San Marcos Just a short drive south of Austin, this small town is home to Texas State University and makes for a quick, refreshing day trip. Activities include glass-bottom boat tours of Spring Lake, floating the San Marcos River, and shopping at the Tanger Outlet Mall. Wimberley A quick 30-minute drive south of Austin, this town is perfect for shopping at the quaint boutiques and floating the Blanco River, and don’t miss the Wimberley Pie Company. 103
