Guidebook for Austin
Food Scene
Very popular Japanese soulfood spot and sometimes there is a wait, but the line moves fast. One of our all time favorites! No takeout or delivery.
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Ramen Tatsu-Ya
1234 S Lamar Blvd Very popular Japanese soulfood spot and sometimes there is a wait, but the line moves fast. One of our all time favorites! No takeout or delivery.
Huge new patio and great happy hour for Mexican food. Very large selection of tequila, too!
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Casa Chapala
9041 Research BlvdHuge new patio and great happy hour for Mexican food. Very large selection of tequila, too!
Andiamo Ristorante
2521 Rutland DrAuthentic Italian in a less crowded spot.
East Side Pies
1401 Rosewood AveGreat local pizza joint!
Conans Pizza North
2438 W Anderson LnDelicious pizza in a cozy and kitsch setting.
Enjoy good food and drinks and live music in an old, historic building where Janis Joplin and many others have performed.
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Threadgill's
6416 N Lamar BlvdEnjoy good food and drinks and live music in an old, historic building where Janis Joplin and many others have performed.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great place to watch soccer and the food is decent, too!
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Mister Tramps Sports Pub
8565 Research BlvdGreat place to watch soccer and the food is decent, too!
Old dive bar has been updated while retaining it's historical charm. Great craft cocktails, pool tables, and patio with great food trailer.
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The Aristocrat Lounge
6507 Burnet RdOld dive bar has been updated while retaining it's historical charm. Great craft cocktails, pool tables, and patio with great food trailer.
It's Christmas year around at this old, charming dive bar.
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Lala's Little Nugget
2207 Justin LnIt's Christmas year around at this old, charming dive bar.
Entertainment & Activities
Austin's "2nd Downtown" The Domain is an upscale outdoor mall with tons of shopping, restaurants, bars, and a movie theater.
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The Domain
11410 Century Oaks TerraceAustin's "2nd Downtown" The Domain is an upscale outdoor mall with tons of shopping, restaurants, bars, and a movie theater.
Topgolf
2700 Esperanza CrossingEat, drink, and hit golf balls!
Austin based movie house that started the trend of serving drinks and dinner. Is the epitome of the vibe of Austin.
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Alamo Drafthouse Village
2700 W Anderson LnAustin based movie house that started the trend of serving drinks and dinner. Is the epitome of the vibe of Austin.
Dave & Buster's
9333 Research BlvdThey've got it all!
Pinballz-Arcade
8940 Research BlvdTons of pinball and arcade games. BYOB!
Shopping
Target
10107 Research BlvdCloses at 9pm.
Huge costume rental place on the bustling South Congress district. There are many shops, bars, and restaurants on this stretch of S. Congress.
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Lucy in Disguise with Diamonds
1506 S Congress AveHuge costume rental place on the bustling South Congress district. There are many shops, bars, and restaurants on this stretch of S. Congress.
This Austin icon is an awesome record store that has great gifts and occasionally free concerts.
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Waterloo Records
600 N Lamar BlvdThis Austin icon is an awesome record store that has great gifts and occasionally free concerts.
Parks & Nature
Miles of trails, baseball fields, pool. Great place to mountain bike or walk your dog.
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Walnut Creek Metropolitan Park
12138 N Lamar BlvdMiles of trails, baseball fields, pool. Great place to mountain bike or walk your dog.
Ron Rigsby Pocket Park
1110 Little Elm ParkSmall park 5 minute walk from the house.
Zilker Metropolitan Park
2207 Barton Springs RdThis is where ACL Fest is!!!
Getting Around
Rundberg/Lamar station
Cap Metro bus stop less than 5 minute walk.
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
525 N Lamar BlvdOf the two nearby grocery options, Target is cleaner, has easier parking and the lines are much shorter compared to the HEB. Target gets 2 thumbs up for groceries!
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Target
10107 Research BlvdOf the two nearby grocery options, Target is cleaner, has easier parking and the lines are much shorter compared to the HEB. Target gets 2 thumbs up for groceries!