Guidebook for Austin
Food Scene
Best BBQ in Texas, just blocks away. Bring a cooler and some beer and get in line by 8AM to be one of the first people in the door. Doors open at 11AM.
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Franklin Barbecue
900 E 11th StBest BBQ in Texas, just blocks away. Bring a cooler and some beer and get in line by 8AM to be one of the first people in the door. Doors open at 11AM.
Craft Cocktails, exotic, and familiar menu, exceptional food, and cool atmosphere. Highly recommended.
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Salty Sow
1917 Manor RdCraft Cocktails, exotic, and familiar menu, exceptional food, and cool atmosphere. Highly recommended.
If you like Bacon, this is a great place for brunch, or any meal, really. They typically have at least three different bacons to choose from. Also close to the grafitti park and dirt bike jump park.
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Bacon Restaurant
900 West 10th StreetIf you like Bacon, this is a great place for brunch, or any meal, really. They typically have at least three different bacons to choose from. Also close to the grafitti park and dirt bike jump park.
Breakfast tacos two blocks away. Try the barbacoa and avocado: yum.
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Taco-Mex
2944 East 12th StreetBreakfast tacos two blocks away. Try the barbacoa and avocado: yum.
Counter Cafe
1914 E 6th Stgreat dine style cafe.
Fantastic menu, and a hip laid back atmosphere. Owned and managed by a charming couple. Drummer themed. Great beer selection. Order food and drinks at the bar.
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Hi Hat Public House
2121 E 6th StFantastic menu, and a hip laid back atmosphere. Owned and managed by a charming couple. Drummer themed. Great beer selection. Order food and drinks at the bar.
Ramen so good they did a Vice video on it. You will not regret this stop. Line may seem daunting but moves quick. Go early or at odd times to beat the line.
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Ramen Tatsu-Ya
1234 S Lamar BlvdRamen so good they did a Vice video on it. You will not regret this stop. Line may seem daunting but moves quick. Go early or at odd times to beat the line.
My favorite ramen in Austin. The Miso ramen is amazing. They always have a fun soft serve ice cream flavor. Small restaurant not recommended for large parties: 4 max.
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Daruma Ramen
5301 Airport BoulevardMy favorite ramen in Austin. The Miso ramen is amazing. They always have a fun soft serve ice cream flavor. Small restaurant not recommended for large parties: 4 max.
Drinks & Nightlife
Beautiful outdoor restaurant, craft cocktails (best Old Fashioned in Austin IMHO,) exceptional menu of tapas. Very "Austin" vibe. Pets welcome!
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Contigo
2027 Anchor LnBeautiful outdoor restaurant, craft cocktails (best Old Fashioned in Austin IMHO,) exceptional menu of tapas. Very "Austin" vibe. Pets welcome!
Craft cocktails that started in Brooklyn, great back yard, exceptional cocktail menu, hand shaved ice in every drink.
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Weather Up
1808 E Cesar Chavez StCraft cocktails that started in Brooklyn, great back yard, exceptional cocktail menu, hand shaved ice in every drink.
A walk-able brewery that exclusively brews sour beers. They are fantastic. Its also very close to Hops and Grain Brewery.
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Blue Owl Brewing
2400 E Cesar Chavez StA walk-able brewery that exclusively brews sour beers. They are fantastic. Its also very close to Hops and Grain Brewery.
Everything Else
Grafitti Park! Amazing artwork, moderate climb to the top of "Castlt Hill" a must see for tourists who like grafitti art.
The Foundation Municipal Park
Grafitti Park! Amazing artwork, moderate climb to the top of "Castlt Hill" a must see for tourists who like grafitti art.
Dirt ramps for BMX. Cool spot to check out if you have a mountain bike or BMX. Or just want to watch some kids get air.
9th Street BMX Park
900 W 9th StDirt ramps for BMX. Cool spot to check out if you have a mountain bike or BMX. Or just want to watch some kids get air.
Mustache themed bar with a see-saw and those "spring mounted" horses for (big) kids. Giant Jenga, good people, good drinks.
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HandleBar
121 E 5th StMustache themed bar with a see-saw and those "spring mounted" horses for (big) kids. Giant Jenga, good people, good drinks.
Stand Up Paddleboarding (SUP) on Town Lake is a must in the warm weather. Or get a kayak and watch the Bats come out under the Congress St. Bridge.
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Texas Rowing Center
1541 W Cesar Chavez StStand Up Paddleboarding (SUP) on Town Lake is a must in the warm weather. Or get a kayak and watch the Bats come out under the Congress St. Bridge.
Arts & Culture
SprATX
10421 Old Manchaca RoadLocal artist gallery, mostly graffiti and stencil work, affordable art for sale.
Parks & Nature
McKinney Falls State Park
5808 McKinney Falls Pkwygreat trails and beautiful waterfalls
The town lake hike and bike trail is now extended to a full 13 mile loop, the boardwalk section is beautiful. great views of downtown walk over the Colorado river, along a lush pathway.
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The Boardwalk at Lady Bird Lake
1820 S Lakeshore BlvdThe town lake hike and bike trail is now extended to a full 13 mile loop, the boardwalk section is beautiful. great views of downtown walk over the Colorado river, along a lush pathway.
Entertainment & Activities
It's raining, your hungry, and you want someone to serve you beer and food while you catch the latest release. This theater chain takes moving watching very seriously. It will be the quietest, most enjoyable movie theater experience you will ever find. Arrive 30 minutes before show time and catch the custom show they put together of odd and humerus clips related to the movie you are about to see. Late arrivals are not seated as to not distract the audience.
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Alamo Drafthouse Cinema South Lamar
1120 S Lamar BlvdIt's raining, your hungry, and you want someone to serve you beer and food while you catch the latest release. This theater chain takes moving watching very seriously. It will be the quietest, most enjoyable movie theater experience you will ever find. Arrive 30 minutes before show time and catch the custom show they put together of odd and humerus clips related to the movie you are about to see. Late arrivals are not seated as to not distract the audience.