Guidebook for Austin
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Mercury Hall
615 Cardinal LnPopular location for weddings and parties
Broken Spoke
3201 S Lamar BlvdIconic Texas Honky Tonk
Zilker Park Hike and Bike Trail
Excellent Hike and Bike trails
Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton DrAustin's famous spring fed pool
Newly remodeled Alamo theater featuring a range of eclectic to first run films accompanied by a full menu and selection of beer and wine
770 locals recommend
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema South Lamar
1120 S Lamar BlvdNewly remodeled Alamo theater featuring a range of eclectic to first run films accompanied by a full menu and selection of beer and wine
Half Price Books
2929 S Lamar BlvdA great place to pick up a book for the weekend
Austin City Limits Festival
2100 Barton Springs Rd120 Bands over 3 days
Excellent and laid back place to enjoy wine and cheese or a nice beer
44 locals recommend
Henri's Cheese & Wine
2026 South Lamar BoulevardExcellent and laid back place to enjoy wine and cheese or a nice beer
Great wine selection and quirky setting. Sunday afternoon half price glasses on open bottles
85 locals recommend
House Wine
408 Josephine StGreat wine selection and quirky setting. Sunday afternoon half price glasses on open bottles
Austin Zoo
10808 Rawhide TrailNot your typical zoo. This one focuses on rescue animals.
Food Scene
Uchi
801 S Lamar BlvdGreat restaurant
Soup Peddler Real Food & Juice Bar
501 W Mary StBest smoothies in Austin
Is it worth the wait? yes, no way around it and the waiting itself can be part of the fun. Bring a book, your iPad, a chair.
919 locals recommend
Franklin Barbecue
900 E 11th StIs it worth the wait? yes, no way around it and the waiting itself can be part of the fun. Bring a book, your iPad, a chair.
P. Terry's Burger Stand
404 S Lamar BlvdSorry In N Out and Five Guys, P Terry's can't be beat!
Bufalina Pizza
2215 E Cesar Chavez StBest pizza this side of Naples.
The ultimate foodie experience - urban farm setting, BYOB, reservations recommended.
49 locals recommend
Eden East
211 Springdale RdThe ultimate foodie experience - urban farm setting, BYOB, reservations recommended.
laV Restaurant and Wine Bar
1501 East 7th StreetIdeal for a romantic dinner.
An Austin original. Vegetarian. Sit outside and watch the South Austin world go by.
565 locals recommend
Bouldin Creek Cafe
1900 S 1st StAn Austin original. Vegetarian. Sit outside and watch the South Austin world go by.
Open 24 hours - serves breakfast all day and beer, never disappoints
224 locals recommend
Kerbey Lane Cafe
3003 S Lamar BlvdOpen 24 hours - serves breakfast all day and beer, never disappoints
Drinks & Nightlife
Barley Swine
6555 Burnet RdOne of Austin's best
Saxon Pub
1320 S Lamar BlvdMusic all the time in Austin - walking distance from the house
Black Sheep Lodge
2108 S Lamar BlvdGreat place to watch a game and walk home
Sausage, beer, often live music - best time to go is a Saturday afternoon
264 locals recommend
Banger's Sausage House & Beer Garden
79 Rainey StSausage, beer, often live music - best time to go is a Saturday afternoon
Shopping
You can't get more Austin than Lick - all natural ice creams featuring flavors we guarantee you have never had before and will want again!
270 locals recommend
Lick Honest Ice Creams
1100 S Lamar BlvdYou can't get more Austin than Lick - all natural ice creams featuring flavors we guarantee you have never had before and will want again!