Guidebook for Austin

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Guidebook for Austin

Arts & Culture

RETURNING SOON! Vintage-themed live music lounge / dance hall! Big band, jazz, blues, swing, soul, latin, theme dance parties - most acts FREE! Quiz nights, bingo and Karaoke booths, too!
152 místní doporučují
The Highball
1120 S Lamar Blvd
152 místní doporučují
RETURNING SOON! Vintage-themed live music lounge / dance hall! Big band, jazz, blues, swing, soul, latin, theme dance parties - most acts FREE! Quiz nights, bingo and Karaoke booths, too!
Longtime favorite live-music bar - relaxed and intimate. Regular performers include local faves Guy Forsyth, Bob Schneider and Matt the Electrician.
770 místní doporučují
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema South Lamar
1120 S Lamar Blvd
770 místní doporučují
Longtime favorite live-music bar - relaxed and intimate. Regular performers include local faves Guy Forsyth, Bob Schneider and Matt the Electrician.
Mellow, Bohemian hang-out serving a variety of coffees, teas, iced beverages, beer and wine, plus locally crafted light fare, pastries and desserts. Relax on the oak-shaded patio. Live music nightly.
26 místní doporučují
Flipnotics
1601 Barton Springs Road
26 místní doporučují
Mellow, Bohemian hang-out serving a variety of coffees, teas, iced beverages, beer and wine, plus locally crafted light fare, pastries and desserts. Relax on the oak-shaded patio. Live music nightly.
A legendary Austin oasis, this picturesque 9-hole / par-3 / 805-yard course offers challenging topography and traps under the ample shade of towering pecan trees. Fun for all ages, very dog-friendly!
63 místní doporučují
Butler Park Pitch & Putt
201 Lee Barton Dr
63 místní doporučují
A legendary Austin oasis, this picturesque 9-hole / par-3 / 805-yard course offers challenging topography and traps under the ample shade of towering pecan trees. Fun for all ages, very dog-friendly!

Drinks & Nightlife

Mellow, intimate live music bar. Dig local jazz, latin, folk and pop music while relaxing on a comfy couch with a cocktail. The House Dog is adorable!
770 místní doporučují
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema South Lamar
1120 S Lamar Blvd
770 místní doporučují
Mellow, intimate live music bar. Dig local jazz, latin, folk and pop music while relaxing on a comfy couch with a cocktail. The House Dog is adorable!

Food Scene

Superb, authentic interior-Mexico cuisine. Excellent mole, chili rellenos, pork al pastor... Great Sunday brunch! Fun decor. Family - and dog-friendly.
43 místní doporučují
El Mesón Tequileria
2038 S Lamar Blvd
43 místní doporučují
Superb, authentic interior-Mexico cuisine. Excellent mole, chili rellenos, pork al pastor... Great Sunday brunch! Fun decor. Family - and dog-friendly.
Maria can "Keep Austin Weird" all by herself! Funky, junky decor and festive vibe compliment great Mex and margaritas. Patio and upper decks are great for dogs, kids. Sunday Gospel Brunch is a must!
75 místní doporučují
Maria's Taco Xpress
1210 S Lamar Blvd
75 místní doporučují
Maria can "Keep Austin Weird" all by herself! Funky, junky decor and festive vibe compliment great Mex and margaritas. Patio and upper decks are great for dogs, kids. Sunday Gospel Brunch is a must!
Award-winning home-brewed beers and delicious, slow-smoked barbeque! Gorgeous outdoor deck shaded by ancient pecan trees is very dog-friendly.
98 místní doporučují
Uncle Billy's Brewery & Smokehouse
1530 Barton Springs Rd
98 místní doporučují
Award-winning home-brewed beers and delicious, slow-smoked barbeque! Gorgeous outdoor deck shaded by ancient pecan trees is very dog-friendly.
Wacky, raucous, world-famous Tex-Mex cantina. The under-aged W. Bush girls got in trouble here with Chuy's king-sized margaritas - so can you!
412 místní doporučují
Chuy's
1728 Barton Springs Rd
412 místní doporučují
Wacky, raucous, world-famous Tex-Mex cantina. The under-aged W. Bush girls got in trouble here with Chuy's king-sized margaritas - so can you!
Our favorite! Voted Best Pizza and Best Delivery by the Chronicle. Excellent thin crust, creative gourmet topping combinations. Go to austinspizza.com for specials and online ordering.
19 místní doporučují
Austin's Pizza South Lamar
1817 S Lamar Blvd
19 místní doporučují
Our favorite! Voted Best Pizza and Best Delivery by the Chronicle. Excellent thin crust, creative gourmet topping combinations. Go to austinspizza.com for specials and online ordering.

Shopping

Fantastic costume shop! Extensive, eclectic mix of vintage and contemporary costumes for sale or rent. Amazing offering of masks, accessories, jewelry, wigs, etc.
87 místní doporučují
Lucy in Disguise with Diamonds
1506 S Congress Ave
87 místní doporučují
Fantastic costume shop! Extensive, eclectic mix of vintage and contemporary costumes for sale or rent. Amazing offering of masks, accessories, jewelry, wigs, etc.

Sightseeing

Convenient kayak and canoe rentals for exploring Ladybird Lake. Beautiful, undeveloped Redbud Island upstream; urban skyline and Bat Bridge downstream. Check zilkerboats.com for discount coupons.
1533 místní doporučují
Zilker Metropolitan Park
2207 Barton Springs Rd
1533 místní doporučují
Convenient kayak and canoe rentals for exploring Ladybird Lake. Beautiful, undeveloped Redbud Island upstream; urban skyline and Bat Bridge downstream. Check zilkerboats.com for discount coupons.
Rent kayaks, canoes, paddle boards/boats to explore gorgeous Ladybird Lake from dramatic cliffs and Redbud Isle upstream (swans) to Austin's scenic skyline downstream (bats)! Rowing lessons available.
148 místní doporučují
Rowing Dock
2418 Stratford Dr
148 místní doporučují
Rent kayaks, canoes, paddle boards/boats to explore gorgeous Ladybird Lake from dramatic cliffs and Redbud Isle upstream (swans) to Austin's scenic skyline downstream (bats)! Rowing lessons available.
Just west of the HS is a shaded access trail to Barton Springs Greenbelt, which descends to limestone flats and a swimming hole. One mile downstream to Zilker Park, walk back home via Barton Hills Dr.
Barton Hills Elementary School
2108 Barton Hills Dr
Just west of the HS is a shaded access trail to Barton Springs Greenbelt, which descends to limestone flats and a swimming hole. One mile downstream to Zilker Park, walk back home via Barton Hills Dr.
Highly recommended ELECTRIC bike rentals! These zippy toys go up to 20 mph and make hill-climbing a breeze!
42 místní doporučují
Pedego Austin
1608 E Riverside Dr
42 místní doporučují
Highly recommended ELECTRIC bike rentals! These zippy toys go up to 20 mph and make hill-climbing a breeze!

Everything Else

Giant Peter Pan and T-Rex statues have stood as wacky roadside icons since 1946 at this classic, laid-back mini-golf park. Two 18-hole courses feature surreal statuary and challenging obstacles. FUN!
201 místní doporučují
Peter Pan Mini Golf
1207 Barton Springs Rd
201 místní doporučují
Giant Peter Pan and T-Rex statues have stood as wacky roadside icons since 1946 at this classic, laid-back mini-golf park. Two 18-hole courses feature surreal statuary and challenging obstacles. FUN!

Essentials

Friendly, locally-owned grocery store stocks a bit of everything - good produce and sizeable wine and beer selection, plus excellent, prepared take-out meals. Very convenient!
29 místní doporučují
Barton Hills Market
1220 Barton Hills Dr
29 místní doporučují
Friendly, locally-owned grocery store stocks a bit of everything - good produce and sizeable wine and beer selection, plus excellent, prepared take-out meals. Very convenient!