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Beautiful grounds and plenty of history to take in inside these pink granite walls.
1121 recommandé par les habitants
Texas Senate
1200 Congress Ave
1121 recommandé par les habitants
Beautiful grounds and plenty of history to take in inside these pink granite walls.
Mexican heritage museum and gift store. They've been hosting a Dia de los Muertos celebration for something like 25 years!
83 recommandé par les habitants
Mexic-Arte Museum
419 Congress Avenue
83 recommandé par les habitants
Mexican heritage museum and gift store. They've been hosting a Dia de los Muertos celebration for something like 25 years!
Everything you ever needed to know about Texas wrapped up in one beautiful building. There is also an I-MAX theater here.
593 recommandé par les habitants
Bullock Texas State History Museum
1800 Congress Ave
593 recommandé par les habitants
Everything you ever needed to know about Texas wrapped up in one beautiful building. There is also an I-MAX theater here.
Beautiful museum on UT campus, rotating exhibits with some permanent installations, films, and multiple activites great for families or singles. Third Thursday are extended hours with a happy hour.
644 recommandé par les habitants
The Blanton Museum of Art
200 East Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
644 recommandé par les habitants
Beautiful museum on UT campus, rotating exhibits with some permanent installations, films, and multiple activites great for families or singles. Third Thursday are extended hours with a happy hour.
Just one of many art galleries and stores lining this historic street. Spend the day shopping, eating and drinking local.
Gallery Soco
1714 S Congress Ave
Just one of many art galleries and stores lining this historic street. Spend the day shopping, eating and drinking local.
Just down the street this beautiful garden and art gallery hosts educational, social, and cultural events year round.
235 recommandé par les habitants
Umlauf Sculpture Garden & Museum
605 Azie Morton Rd
235 recommandé par les habitants
Just down the street this beautiful garden and art gallery hosts educational, social, and cultural events year round.

Food Scene

Great mexican food, very casual atmosphere. The salsa bar in self serve inside.
277 recommandé par les habitants
Polvo's Mexican Restaurant
2004 South 1st Street
277 recommandé par les habitants
Great mexican food, very casual atmosphere. The salsa bar in self serve inside.
Vegan/Vegetarian restaurant cafeteria style. Very earthy atmosphere, those who love this place really LOVE this place.
163 recommandé par les habitants
Casa de Luz Village
1701 Toomey Rd
163 recommandé par les habitants
Vegan/Vegetarian restaurant cafeteria style. Very earthy atmosphere, those who love this place really LOVE this place.
AWESOME Tacos!! Open for Breakfast & Lunch. Right next to one of the greenbelt trailheads. Grab a taco and take a stroll down to watch some of the rock climbers or grab your gear and climb yourself.
203 recommandé par les habitants
Tacodeli
1500 Spyglass Dr
203 recommandé par les habitants
AWESOME Tacos!! Open for Breakfast & Lunch. Right next to one of the greenbelt trailheads. Grab a taco and take a stroll down to watch some of the rock climbers or grab your gear and climb yourself.
Yummy!! Everything on the seasonal menu is good. Baked ricotta and goat cheese small plate & Congress burger are amazing. They also have mixologists on hand to concoct the perfect cocktail for you.
82 recommandé par les habitants
Second Bar + Kitchen
200 Congress Ave
82 recommandé par les habitants
Yummy!! Everything on the seasonal menu is good. Baked ricotta and goat cheese small plate & Congress burger are amazing. They also have mixologists on hand to concoct the perfect cocktail for you.
Great on a beautiful day to sit outside for lunch or dinner. They have a Thursday night concert series in the Summer with tons of popular acts.
171 recommandé par les habitants
Shady Grove
1624 Barton Springs Rd
171 recommandé par les habitants
Great on a beautiful day to sit outside for lunch or dinner. They have a Thursday night concert series in the Summer with tons of popular acts.
Awesome! Love everything about this restaurant. Food, cocktails, ambiance, service. It all rocks. Practically on West 6th, so close to lots of bars.
60 recommandé par les habitants
Ranch 616
616 Nueces St
60 recommandé par les habitants
Awesome! Love everything about this restaurant. Food, cocktails, ambiance, service. It all rocks. Practically on West 6th, so close to lots of bars.
AKA The Ditch, known for the Enchiladas Del Mar.
49 recommandé par les habitants
El Arroyo
1624 W 5th St
49 recommandé par les habitants
AKA The Ditch, known for the Enchiladas Del Mar.
Amazing fresh juice bar. You MUST go here. Walk from my place.
18 recommandé par les habitants
DAILY JUICE
1625 Barton Springs Road
18 recommandé par les habitants
Amazing fresh juice bar. You MUST go here. Walk from my place.
Famed Sushi chef Tyson Cole's restaurant. There's always a wait but it's worth it. Must haves: maguro sashimi and goat cheese & shag roll. Limited reservations.
688 recommandé par les habitants
Uchi
801 S Lamar Blvd
688 recommandé par les habitants
Famed Sushi chef Tyson Cole's restaurant. There's always a wait but it's worth it. Must haves: maguro sashimi and goat cheese & shag roll. Limited reservations.
Laid back bar with tasty bar food (burgers, wings, etc). Great sweet potato fries & beer selection, darts and several TVs for the sports lovers out there. Pool tables too. Walk from my place.
291 recommandé par les habitants
Black Sheep Lodge
2108 S Lamar Blvd
291 recommandé par les habitants
Laid back bar with tasty bar food (burgers, wings, etc). Great sweet potato fries & beer selection, darts and several TVs for the sports lovers out there. Pool tables too. Walk from my place.
You can walk here. Nice local coffee shop with WiFi. Next door to Casita Taco if you want a breakfast taco.
73 recommandé par les habitants
Irie Bean Coffee & Wine Bar
2310 S Lamar Blvd
73 recommandé par les habitants
You can walk here. Nice local coffee shop with WiFi. Next door to Casita Taco if you want a breakfast taco.
The best strawberry lemonaid EVER. I get it without ice so I can have more. Oh and it's also a popular vegitarian cafe.
145 recommandé par les habitants
Mr. Natural
1901 E Cesar Chavez St
145 recommandé par les habitants
The best strawberry lemonaid EVER. I get it without ice so I can have more. Oh and it's also a popular vegitarian cafe.
Famous Mexican food, I have childhood memories of this place. Famous for Bob Armstrong dip and a great patio.
304 recommandé par les habitants
Matt's El Rancho
2613 S Lamar Blvd
304 recommandé par les habitants
Famous Mexican food, I have childhood memories of this place. Famous for Bob Armstrong dip and a great patio.
Fun, large restaurant with lots of outdoor and covered patio seating. Lots of washer pits for play while you drink.
91 recommandé par les habitants
Red's Porch
91 recommandé par les habitants
Fun, large restaurant with lots of outdoor and covered patio seating. Lots of washer pits for play while you drink.
Great pizza made the NY way. They have a walk-up window open until 3am or so on weekends...just in case you need to sop up some of that booze.
791 recommandé par les habitants
Home Slice Pizza
1415 S Congress Ave
791 recommandé par les habitants
Great pizza made the NY way. They have a walk-up window open until 3am or so on weekends...just in case you need to sop up some of that booze.
Yummy bites for brunch, lunch or dinner.
279 recommandé par les habitants
South Congress Cafe
1600 S Congress Ave
279 recommandé par les habitants
Yummy bites for brunch, lunch or dinner.
Local classic with good Mexican food and a hub for 1st Thursdays. I once saw Lyle Lovett eating here.
398 recommandé par les habitants
Güero's Taco Bar
1412 S Congress Ave
398 recommandé par les habitants
Local classic with good Mexican food and a hub for 1st Thursdays. I once saw Lyle Lovett eating here.
Walk-up coffee shop with light fair, pastries and tacos.
495 recommandé par les habitants
Jo's Coffee
1300 S Congress Ave
495 recommandé par les habitants
Walk-up coffee shop with light fair, pastries and tacos.
Fun local coffee shop and full menu for breakfast & lunch. Love the granola, yogurt & berries (it's huge) or breakfast tacos. My boyfriend swears by the tuna melt.
495 recommandé par les habitants
Jo's Coffee
1300 S Congress Ave
495 recommandé par les habitants
Fun local coffee shop and full menu for breakfast & lunch. Love the granola, yogurt & berries (it's huge) or breakfast tacos. My boyfriend swears by the tuna melt.
Legendary local BBQ joint and amphitheater where everyone from Maroon 5 to Snoop Dogg to Willie Nelson have played.
282 recommandé par les habitants
Stubb's Bar-B-Q
801 Red River St
282 recommandé par les habitants
Legendary local BBQ joint and amphitheater where everyone from Maroon 5 to Snoop Dogg to Willie Nelson have played.
A little off the beaten path but great outdoor seating area and good drinks. The food is yummy as well.
85 recommandé par les habitants
House Wine
408 Josephine St
85 recommandé par les habitants
A little off the beaten path but great outdoor seating area and good drinks. The food is yummy as well.
I LOVE these burgers! If you're a boy or really hungry go for the double. The line is always long (cuz it's so good) but it moves quick. They also have a walk-up window.
302 recommandé par les habitants
P. Terry's Burger Stand
404 S Lamar Blvd
302 recommandé par les habitants
I LOVE these burgers! If you're a boy or really hungry go for the double. The line is always long (cuz it's so good) but it moves quick. They also have a walk-up window.
Yummy bistro on the East side.
351 recommandé par les habitants
Blue Dahlia Bistro
1115 E 11th St
351 recommandé par les habitants
Yummy bistro on the East side.
Great Mexican food!
142 recommandé par les habitants
El Chile Cafe y Cantina
1900 Manor Rd
142 recommandé par les habitants
Great Mexican food!
Great for brunch or any other meal. They also have a super cute gift store next door.
160 recommandé par les habitants
Eastside Café
2113 Manor Rd
160 recommandé par les habitants
Great for brunch or any other meal. They also have a super cute gift store next door.
Very popular restaurant on Lake Austin. Tubular Tacos are the size of your face and the margaritas and bloody marys will keep you happy while you wait for a table.
270 recommandé par les habitants
Hula Hut
3825 Lake Austin Blvd
270 recommandé par les habitants
Very popular restaurant on Lake Austin. Tubular Tacos are the size of your face and the margaritas and bloody marys will keep you happy while you wait for a table.
Great alternative to Hula Hut. American fare with lots of TVs for watching sports. Right on the lake as well.
58 recommandé par les habitants
Abel's on the Lake
3825 Lake Austin Blvd
58 recommandé par les habitants
Great alternative to Hula Hut. American fare with lots of TVs for watching sports. Right on the lake as well.
Enjoy a cup-o-jo while looking out over Lake Austin and snacking on a pastry.
371 recommandé par les habitants
Mozart's Coffee Roasters
3825 Lake Austin Blvd
371 recommandé par les habitants
Enjoy a cup-o-jo while looking out over Lake Austin and snacking on a pastry.
Good Mexican food. The diablo sol food is a must have. My friend Elizabeth orders her own and won't share. :)
80 recommandé par les habitants
Maudie's Too
1212 S Lamar Blvd
80 recommandé par les habitants
Good Mexican food. The diablo sol food is a must have. My friend Elizabeth orders her own and won't share. :)
Vegetarian restaurant that will make even the biggest meat eaters happy they came. Not sure what they do but everything is so tasty! Good coffee too.
565 recommandé par les habitants
Bouldin Creek Cafe
1900 S 1st St
565 recommandé par les habitants
Vegetarian restaurant that will make even the biggest meat eaters happy they came. Not sure what they do but everything is so tasty! Good coffee too.
Great coffee
69 recommandé par les habitants
Dominican Joe
515 South Congress Avenue
69 recommandé par les habitants
Great coffee
Great tequila menu if you're into sipping pricey agave! Great food as well but make a reservation for dinner...it gets packed.
191 recommandé par les habitants
La Condesa
400 W 2nd St
191 recommandé par les habitants
Great tequila menu if you're into sipping pricey agave! Great food as well but make a reservation for dinner...it gets packed.
Great for breakfast, especially for late, late night dining.
478 recommandé par les habitants
Magnolia Cafe
1920 S Congress Ave
478 recommandé par les habitants
Great for breakfast, especially for late, late night dining.
This is a bit of a hike from my place but worth the drive for some fabulous French cuisine. The ambiance is shabby chic. You'll wait for a table but worth it for the escargot!
522 recommandé par les habitants
Justine's
4710 E 5th St
522 recommandé par les habitants
This is a bit of a hike from my place but worth the drive for some fabulous French cuisine. The ambiance is shabby chic. You'll wait for a table but worth it for the escargot!
Great weekend brunch spot before you hit the 2nd Street shops, be sure to call for a reservation, especially if you want to sit outside.
50 recommandé par les habitants
Taverna
258 W 2nd St
50 recommandé par les habitants
Great weekend brunch spot before you hit the 2nd Street shops, be sure to call for a reservation, especially if you want to sit outside.
Neapolitan pizza - thin crust, brick oven love. Everything on the menu is great and a nice wine list. Very small restaurant so you will want make a reservation.
36 recommandé par les habitants
The Backspace
507 San Jacinto Blvd
36 recommandé par les habitants
Neapolitan pizza - thin crust, brick oven love. Everything on the menu is great and a nice wine list. Very small restaurant so you will want make a reservation.
Hot Spot for food and drinks! Opened by Austin's who's who in the industry and a celeb or 2 have been spotted here.
85 recommandé par les habitants
Swift's Attic
315 Congress Ave
85 recommandé par les habitants
Hot Spot for food and drinks! Opened by Austin's who's who in the industry and a celeb or 2 have been spotted here.
If you simply must partake in a chain this is the closest location.
254 recommandé par les habitants
Starbucks
1201 Barbara Jordan Blvd
254 recommandé par les habitants
If you simply must partake in a chain this is the closest location.
Famous mexican food local. Jalapeno ranch is as popular with the chips as their salsa. Pretty sure this is one of the places the Bush twins were busted for underage drinking & the ritas are worth it.
412 recommandé par les habitants
Chuy's
1728 Barton Springs Rd
412 recommandé par les habitants
Famous mexican food local. Jalapeno ranch is as popular with the chips as their salsa. Pretty sure this is one of the places the Bush twins were busted for underage drinking & the ritas are worth it.
Great place for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Easy to walk to from my place.
85 recommandé par les habitants
Austin Java
1608 Barton Springs Road
85 recommandé par les habitants
Great place for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Easy to walk to from my place.
Great BBQ just down the hill you can walk to. The sweet tea will make you pucker its so sweet. Live music some nights too.
98 recommandé par les habitants
Uncle Billy's Brewery & Smokehouse
1530 Barton Springs Rd
98 recommandé par les habitants
Great BBQ just down the hill you can walk to. The sweet tea will make you pucker its so sweet. Live music some nights too.
Austin is known for their food trailers and this yummy Indian fare restaurant, in the heart of the Rainey St. district, is one of the reasons why.
121 recommandé par les habitants
G'Raj Mahal
73 Rainey St
121 recommandé par les habitants
Austin is known for their food trailers and this yummy Indian fare restaurant, in the heart of the Rainey St. district, is one of the reasons why.
Famous all you can eat BBQ joint in the Texas hill country. It's BYOB so make sure you pack a cooler. And they use to only take cash but that may have changed.
480 recommandé par les habitants
Salt Lick BBQ
18300 Farm to Market Rd 1826
480 recommandé par les habitants
Famous all you can eat BBQ joint in the Texas hill country. It's BYOB so make sure you pack a cooler. And they use to only take cash but that may have changed.
People literally line up out the door before they open and stay lined up until he runs out of food. I have yet to go but it's been featured on the cover of Texas Monthly as one of the Best BBQ joints.
919 recommandé par les habitants
Franklin Barbecue
900 E 11th St
919 recommandé par les habitants
People literally line up out the door before they open and stay lined up until he runs out of food. I have yet to go but it's been featured on the cover of Texas Monthly as one of the Best BBQ joints.
Cute little french place, small menu but good pastries and a nice patio.
354 recommandé par les habitants
Hillside Farmacy
1209 E 11th St
354 recommandé par les habitants
Cute little french place, small menu but good pastries and a nice patio.
LOCAL, super yummy, marble slab ice cream you can get your favorite toppings crushed in. Mexican Vanilla is to die for. This location has the Elvis Presley - SO GOOD!!!!
211 recommandé par les habitants
Amy's Ice Creams
1012 W 6th St
211 recommandé par les habitants
LOCAL, super yummy, marble slab ice cream you can get your favorite toppings crushed in. Mexican Vanilla is to die for. This location has the Elvis Presley - SO GOOD!!!!
LOCAL, super yummy, marble slab ice cream you can have your favorite toppings crushed in. The Mexican Vanilla is stupid good but test them all.
211 recommandé par les habitants
Amy's Ice Creams
1012 W 6th St
211 recommandé par les habitants
LOCAL, super yummy, marble slab ice cream you can have your favorite toppings crushed in. The Mexican Vanilla is stupid good but test them all.
Fabulous Italian food on S. Congress. Great date spot but they only take early reservations so they typically have a wait but the bar is fun.
158 recommandé par les habitants
Vespaio
1610 S Congress Ave
158 recommandé par les habitants
Fabulous Italian food on S. Congress. Great date spot but they only take early reservations so they typically have a wait but the bar is fun.
Tasty Italian on S. Congress. Owners are super nice and they have bands on the back patio several nights a week.
65 recommandé par les habitants
Botticelli's
1321 S Congress Ave
65 recommandé par les habitants
Tasty Italian on S. Congress. Owners are super nice and they have bands on the back patio several nights a week.
Perla's has a nice big patio, great for an afternoon beverage. Pricey menu. Hopdoddy Burgers next door has amazing burgers & the salted carmel milkshake may make you slap your momma, it's that good.
399 recommandé par les habitants
Perla's
1400 S Congress Ave
399 recommandé par les habitants
Perla's has a nice big patio, great for an afternoon beverage. Pricey menu. Hopdoddy Burgers next door has amazing burgers & the salted carmel milkshake may make you slap your momma, it's that good.
Lovely wine bar with a nice patio in the hub on the 2nd Street district. Good food too. Wine flights or by the Glass. Thursday is Champagne Thursday - 1/2 price bottles. I'm just sayin'.
18 recommandé par les habitants
CRÚ Food & Wine Bar (2nd Street - Austin)
238 W 2nd St
18 recommandé par les habitants
Lovely wine bar with a nice patio in the hub on the 2nd Street district. Good food too. Wine flights or by the Glass. Thursday is Champagne Thursday - 1/2 price bottles. I'm just sayin'.
Great people watching on Congress while you have your morning coffee.
342 recommandé par les habitants
Caffe Medici
1101 W Lynn St
342 recommandé par les habitants
Great people watching on Congress while you have your morning coffee.
If you like farmer's markets this one downtown is great every Saturday morning.
81 recommandé par les habitants
SFC Farmers' Market Downtown
422 Guadalupe St
81 recommandé par les habitants
If you like farmer's markets this one downtown is great every Saturday morning.
Popular burger joint. Tons of toppings/styles to choose from.
32 recommandé par les habitants
Hut's Hamburgers
807 W 6th St
32 recommandé par les habitants
Popular burger joint. Tons of toppings/styles to choose from.
Local coffee shop that has decent paninis for lunch and great espresso martinis at night. They also have smores you can make at your table.
136 recommandé par les habitants
Halcyon
218 W 4th St
136 recommandé par les habitants
Local coffee shop that has decent paninis for lunch and great espresso martinis at night. They also have smores you can make at your table.
Super cute and yummy food too. Set in a little house, great for a date.
51 recommandé par les habitants
Fabi + Rosi
509 Hearn St
51 recommandé par les habitants
Super cute and yummy food too. Set in a little house, great for a date.
44 recommandé par les habitants
Henri's Cheese & Wine
2026 South Lamar Boulevard
44 recommandé par les habitants
Yummy, yum, yum! The pastrami salmon and brussel sprouts are ridiculous as is everything else on the menu. Fun and tasty cocktails make this eastside dining spot a MUST GO! Make a reservation.
381 recommandé par les habitants
Salty Sow
1917 Manor Rd
381 recommandé par les habitants
Yummy, yum, yum! The pastrami salmon and brussel sprouts are ridiculous as is everything else on the menu. Fun and tasty cocktails make this eastside dining spot a MUST GO! Make a reservation.
Small plates as well as entrees you can share.
374 recommandé par les habitants
Odd Duck
1201 S Lamar Blvd
374 recommandé par les habitants
Small plates as well as entrees you can share.
Love this place for brunch or dinner, so delicious! Make a reservation for dinner. They are on open table.
91 recommandé par les habitants
Barlata
1500 S Lamar Blvd
91 recommandé par les habitants
Love this place for brunch or dinner, so delicious! Make a reservation for dinner. They are on open table.
Stupid good gelato!
120 recommandé par les habitants
Dolce Neve Gelato
1713 S 1st St
120 recommandé par les habitants
Stupid good gelato!
Walkable from the condo. This is a popular chain that started in CO and has taken off here in ATX. Very popular for breakfast and brunch. Only open until 2pm.
214 recommandé par les habitants
Snooze an AM Eatery
1700 S Lamar Blvd
214 recommandé par les habitants
Walkable from the condo. This is a popular chain that started in CO and has taken off here in ATX. Very popular for breakfast and brunch. Only open until 2pm.
Coffee and baked goods in the hood.
98 recommandé par les habitants
Patika
2159 S Lamar Blvd
98 recommandé par les habitants
Coffee and baked goods in the hood.
Paleo and gluten-free friendly. I've also heard they have a good bullet-proof coffee but haven't ever been able to put butter in my coffee so can't say for sure. Walkable.
105 recommandé par les habitants
Picnik
4801 Burnet Rd
105 recommandé par les habitants
Paleo and gluten-free friendly. I've also heard they have a good bullet-proof coffee but haven't ever been able to put butter in my coffee so can't say for sure. Walkable.
Greek themed cafe and wine shop with good bites as well and a nice outdoor area just down South Lamar.
129 recommandé par les habitants
Opa
2050 S Lamar Blvd
129 recommandé par les habitants
Greek themed cafe and wine shop with good bites as well and a nice outdoor area just down South Lamar.
This local ice cream shop is divine. If you see a movie at Alamo scoot over here for dessert, you won't be sorry with fun and inventive flavors they create in small batches and locally sourced.
270 recommandé par les habitants
Lick Honest Ice Creams
1100 S Lamar Blvd
270 recommandé par les habitants
This local ice cream shop is divine. If you see a movie at Alamo scoot over here for dessert, you won't be sorry with fun and inventive flavors they create in small batches and locally sourced.

Parks & Nature

Just down the street, this spring fed pool is a constant 68 degrees year round. Great place to relax for an afternoon of people watching. Typically costs about $3-$5 during the summer months.
2454 recommandé par les habitants
Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2131 William Barton Dr
2454 recommandé par les habitants
Just down the street, this spring fed pool is a constant 68 degrees year round. Great place to relax for an afternoon of people watching. Typically costs about $3-$5 during the summer months.
Walk to Zilker Park from my place! Lots of festivals in this park and from it, you can drop onto the hike-bike trail that circles Lady Bird Lake or rent canoes (next to the pool). Awesomeness!
334 recommandé par les habitants
West 6th Street
West 6th Street
334 recommandé par les habitants
Walk to Zilker Park from my place! Lots of festivals in this park and from it, you can drop onto the hike-bike trail that circles Lady Bird Lake or rent canoes (next to the pool). Awesomeness!
Cool little nature preserve right next to Zilker Park. They've got a center for kids to see animals that were rehabilitated but couldn't return to the wild. Lots of little paths to walk.
16 recommandé par les habitants
Zilker Nature Preserve
301 Nature Center Dr
16 recommandé par les habitants
Cool little nature preserve right next to Zilker Park. They've got a center for kids to see animals that were rehabilitated but couldn't return to the wild. Lots of little paths to walk.
Sight for a lot of Austin's festivals, music & otherwise. During the week it's an off leash dog park so watch where you walk.
246 recommandé par les habitants
Auditorium Shores at Town Lake Metropolitan Park
900 W Riverside Dr
246 recommandé par les habitants
Sight for a lot of Austin's festivals, music & otherwise. During the week it's an off leash dog park so watch where you walk.
Great park down the hill for picnics, disc golf, there's a kid's train & park. Sand Volley Ball courts on the North side of Barton Springs Road. Home of ACL & Blues on the Green.
1533 recommandé par les habitants
Zilker Metropolitan Park
2207 Barton Springs Rd
1533 recommandé par les habitants
Great park down the hill for picnics, disc golf, there's a kid's train & park. Sand Volley Ball courts on the North side of Barton Springs Road. Home of ACL & Blues on the Green.
Beautiful natural pool in the Texas hill country. Be sure to call ahead and make sure they are open.
588 recommandé par les habitants
Hamilton Pool Preserve
24300 Hamilton Pool Rd
588 recommandé par les habitants
Beautiful natural pool in the Texas hill country. Be sure to call ahead and make sure they are open.

Entertainment & Activities

Another great spring fed pool. There are several lap lanes as well as a large area for free swim. Typical cost $3.
25 recommandé par les habitants
Eilers (Deep Eddy) Neighborhood Park
401 Deep Eddy Ave
25 recommandé par les habitants
Another great spring fed pool. There are several lap lanes as well as a large area for free swim. Typical cost $3.
Should you feel the need to workout indoors this is a great gym.
12 recommandé par les habitants
Life Time Athletic Austin - Downtown
907 W 5th St
12 recommandé par les habitants
Should you feel the need to workout indoors this is a great gym.
Fab local movie theater where you'll have wait staff and a full menu (wine & beer, too!) during the movie. Walking distance from my condo!
770 recommandé par les habitants
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema South Lamar
1120 S Lamar Blvd
770 recommandé par les habitants
Fab local movie theater where you'll have wait staff and a full menu (wine & beer, too!) during the movie. Walking distance from my condo!
Some would say UT Football is a religion so this would be it's chapel. UT games & tailgating are legendary, but if you're not interested, avoid campus at all cost or you'll get trapped in traffic.
97 recommandé par les habitants
Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium
2139 San Jacinto Blvd
97 recommandé par les habitants
Some would say UT Football is a religion so this would be it's chapel. UT games & tailgating are legendary, but if you're not interested, avoid campus at all cost or you'll get trapped in traffic.
Locals refer to this as Nascar Golf, not certain why but if you're looking for a fun afternoon outside swinging a club with a cooler of beer and maybe dodging a few balls this is your spot. No glass.
63 recommandé par les habitants
Butler Park Pitch & Putt
201 Lee Barton Dr
63 recommandé par les habitants
Locals refer to this as Nascar Golf, not certain why but if you're looking for a fun afternoon outside swinging a club with a cooler of beer and maybe dodging a few balls this is your spot. No glass.
Mini-Golf with a cooler. This local legendary mini-golf course allows beer coolers. Play can be slow and you will likely run into a few tipsy college students but it makes for an entertaining time.
201 recommandé par les habitants
Peter Pan Mini Golf
1207 Barton Springs Rd
201 recommandé par les habitants
Mini-Golf with a cooler. This local legendary mini-golf course allows beer coolers. Play can be slow and you will likely run into a few tipsy college students but it makes for an entertaining time.
Check their website for special events. Home of The Nutcracker & Austin Ballet & Symphony.
167 recommandé par les habitants
The Long Center for the Performing Arts
701 W Riverside Dr
167 recommandé par les habitants
Check their website for special events. Home of The Nutcracker & Austin Ballet & Symphony.
Awesome local theater, not a bad seat in the house. Over 500 performances every year including David Sedaris' The Santaland Diaries every Christmas.
149 recommandé par les habitants
Zach Theatre
202 S Lamar Blvd
149 recommandé par les habitants
Awesome local theater, not a bad seat in the house. Over 500 performances every year including David Sedaris' The Santaland Diaries every Christmas.
Locally owned upscale theater with food & a bar. Shows some mainstream but mostly artsy, independent, documentary and international films.
347 recommandé par les habitants
Violet Crown Social Club
1111 E 6th St
347 recommandé par les habitants
Locally owned upscale theater with food & a bar. Shows some mainstream but mostly artsy, independent, documentary and international films.
If you want to try out stand-up paddle boarding for a good workout and a great way to see Lady Bird Lake head over to the rowing dock. They also rent canoes and kayaks.
148 recommandé par les habitants
Rowing Dock
2418 Stratford Dr
148 recommandé par les habitants
If you want to try out stand-up paddle boarding for a good workout and a great way to see Lady Bird Lake head over to the rowing dock. They also rent canoes and kayaks.
Yet another great place to rent kayaks, canoes & stand up paddles boards.
171 recommandé par les habitants
Texas Rowing Center
1541 W Cesar Chavez St
171 recommandé par les habitants
Yet another great place to rent kayaks, canoes & stand up paddles boards.
Local show where comedians spoof current events. Typicaly very political and they work in a lot of local news as well.
153 recommandé par les habitants
Esther's Follies
525 E 6th St
153 recommandé par les habitants
Local show where comedians spoof current events. Typicaly very political and they work in a lot of local news as well.

Shopping

Open 24/7 with a decent grocery section and drive thru pharmacy just a few blocks away.
143 recommandé par les habitants
Walgreens
2501 S Lamar Blvd
143 recommandé par les habitants
Open 24/7 with a decent grocery section and drive thru pharmacy just a few blocks away.
Awesome store for outdoors equipment, clothing, and random stuff you never knew you always needed.
34 recommandé par les habitants
REI
601 N Lamar Blvd
34 recommandé par les habitants
Awesome store for outdoors equipment, clothing, and random stuff you never knew you always needed.
Need a cheap read while you're in town. This is a great re-sale book store.
36 recommandé par les habitants
Half Price Books
2929 S Lamar Blvd
36 recommandé par les habitants
Need a cheap read while you're in town. This is a great re-sale book store.
So many boots and anything cowboy you could possibly imagine.
136 recommandé par les habitants
Allens Boots
1522 S Congress Ave
136 recommandé par les habitants
So many boots and anything cowboy you could possibly imagine.
Top independent record store in the country. Excellent selection of CDs and vinyl. You can buy concert tickets for most local music venues here as well. About 10 mins from my place.
135 recommandé par les habitants
Waterloo Records
600 N Lamar Blvd
135 recommandé par les habitants
Top independent record store in the country. Excellent selection of CDs and vinyl. You can buy concert tickets for most local music venues here as well. About 10 mins from my place.
Huge Bike Store that also rents bikes.
42 recommandé par les habitants
Trek Bicycle Lamar
517 S Lamar Blvd
42 recommandé par les habitants
Huge Bike Store that also rents bikes.
Great store for hiking, travel, etc.
25 recommandé par les habitants
Whole Earth Provision Co.
1014 N Lamar Blvd
25 recommandé par les habitants
Great store for hiking, travel, etc.
Outdoor shopping center with everything from high end to the normal mall shops. Tons of good restaurants too.
Burberry
11506 Century Oaks Terrace
Outdoor shopping center with everything from high end to the normal mall shops. Tons of good restaurants too.
If you haven't been to an IKEA prepare to several hours. No need to pack a lunch, they have a cafe about half way through.
29 recommandé par les habitants
IKEA
1 Ikea Way
29 recommandé par les habitants
If you haven't been to an IKEA prepare to several hours. No need to pack a lunch, they have a cafe about half way through.
If outlet meals are your thing, here you go. Check out the Ikea while you're in the area.
174 recommandé par les habitants
Round Rock Premium Outlets
4401 N Interstate Hwy 35
174 recommandé par les habitants
If outlet meals are your thing, here you go. Check out the Ikea while you're in the area.
Outlet mall heaven.
88 recommandé par les habitants
Tanger Outlets San Marcos
4015 I-35 South
88 recommandé par les habitants
Outlet mall heaven.
Lance Armstrong's bike shop, also has a coffe shop and prepackaged sandwiches if you need a little something for your ride.
29 recommandé par les habitants
Mellow Johnny's
115 Nueces St
29 recommandé par les habitants
Lance Armstrong's bike shop, also has a coffe shop and prepackaged sandwiches if you need a little something for your ride.
If you're looking for the perfect outfit, these ladies will have you walking out looking HOT from head to toe!
Estilo
2727 Exposition Boulevard
If you're looking for the perfect outfit, these ladies will have you walking out looking HOT from head to toe!

Essentials

Austin is the home of Whole Foods and this store is the hub. Great for a bite to eat or people watching - said to be one of Austin's biggest single's scenes. :)
1332 recommandé par les habitants
Whole Foods Market
525 N Lamar Blvd
1332 recommandé par les habitants
Austin is the home of Whole Foods and this store is the hub. Great for a bite to eat or people watching - said to be one of Austin's biggest single's scenes. :)
Another pharmacy if Walgreens doesn't cut it.
174 recommandé par les habitants
CVS
2101 S Lamar Blvd
174 recommandé par les habitants
Another pharmacy if Walgreens doesn't cut it.
Closest convenient store. Has a decent wine selection, beer and all your necessities. Just 4 blocks away.
51 recommandé par les habitants
Bluebonnet Food Mart
1701 Bluebonnet Ln
51 recommandé par les habitants
Closest convenient store. Has a decent wine selection, beer and all your necessities. Just 4 blocks away.

Sightseeing

Tons of shops, art, restaurants, trailer food courts, etc. A must see while you're in Austin.
650 recommandé par les habitants
South Congress
650 recommandé par les habitants
Tons of shops, art, restaurants, trailer food courts, etc. A must see while you're in Austin.
The Congress Avenue bridge houses the largest bat pop in N America. 30 min +/- sunset they set out into the night sky to rid Austin of bugs. Quite a sight but can be smelly. Just look for the crowd.
448 recommandé par les habitants
South Congress Avenue
South Congress Avenue
448 recommandé par les habitants
The Congress Avenue bridge houses the largest bat pop in N America. 30 min +/- sunset they set out into the night sky to rid Austin of bugs. Quite a sight but can be smelly. Just look for the crowd.
Beautiful gardens just down the street you can meander for hours. There's even a little store you can buy local seeds.
429 recommandé par les habitants
Zilker Botanical Garden
2220 Barton Springs Rd
429 recommandé par les habitants
Beautiful gardens just down the street you can meander for hours. There's even a little store you can buy local seeds.