places only locals know 👀
Music
Longtime hot spot with in-store performances, local artist compilations & concert ticket sales.
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Waterloo Records
600 N Lamar BlvdLongtime hot spot with in-store performances, local artist compilations & concert ticket sales.
Food scene
Peruvian food made with Local, organic and sustainable, ingredients.
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Llama Kid - Peruvian Food
4620 East Cesar Chavez StreetPeruvian food made with Local, organic and sustainable, ingredients.
Julie Myrtille Bakery
1023 Springdale RdAward-winning French bakery loved by locals.
Austin-based hand-crafted authentic Chinese dumplings made from simple, locally sourced ingredients.
Steamies Dumplings
6929 Airport BoulevardAustin-based hand-crafted authentic Chinese dumplings made from simple, locally sourced ingredients.
House of Three Gorges
8557 Research BoulevardAuthentic Chinese Szechuan Cuisine
Meticulously curated cheese and wine selection with free samples!
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Antonelli's Cheese Shop
4220 Duval StMeticulously curated cheese and wine selection with free samples!
Nightlife
Sexy japanese cocktail bar. The omakase is hard to get a reservation, so go for drinks instead.
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Otoko
1603 S Congress AveSexy japanese cocktail bar. The omakase is hard to get a reservation, so go for drinks instead.
Retro watering hole with craft cocktails & a laid-back attitude plus coney dog food truck.
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Nickel City
1133 E 11th StRetro watering hole with craft cocktails & a laid-back attitude plus coney dog food truck.
Secret speakeasy downtown. If you can get a reservation, it's worth the trip.
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Here Nor There
612 Brazos StSecret speakeasy downtown. If you can get a reservation, it's worth the trip.
Outdoors
Secret Beach is a fair-sized stretch of land located along the Colorado River, inside the Roy G. Guerrero Park in South East Austin.
Take E. Riverside to Grove Blvd., go aaalll the way to the end, and you will find yourself in a parking lot, facing a trail.
This trail will lead you to Secret Beach.
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Secret Beach
Secret Beach is a fair-sized stretch of land located along the Colorado River, inside the Roy G. Guerrero Park in South East Austin.
Take E. Riverside to Grove Blvd., go aaalll the way to the end, and you will find yourself in a parking lot, facing a trail.
This trail will lead you to Secret Beach.
Eastlake Victorian homestead built in 1898. Hosts a ton of events, a great place for a picnic.
Barr Mansion & Artisan Ballroom
10463 Sprinkle RoadEastlake Victorian homestead built in 1898. Hosts a ton of events, a great place for a picnic.
Pease Park
1609 Shoal Creek BlvdUrban park in central Austin.
Bull Creek District Park
Bull Creek District Park: Pedestrian Walkway 2Great swimming hole!
Art
Canopy is a community of artists, gallerists and other creative types, located on almost four acres on the east side.
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Canopy Austin
916 Springdale RdCanopy is a community of artists, gallerists and other creative types, located on almost four acres on the east side.
Shopping
Quirky shop featuring an eclectic array of antiques, including jewelry, taxidermy, gadgets & toys.
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Uncommon Objects
1602 Fort View RdQuirky shop featuring an eclectic array of antiques, including jewelry, taxidermy, gadgets & toys.
Tipps für Reisende
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Big Laugh Comedy
Your source for the best comedy shows in Austin, from newcomers to big names. https://www.blcomedy.com/
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@whenwherewhataustin
@whenwherewhataustin is our go-to instagram account for events around the city!