Guidebook for Austin

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Guidebook for Austin

Parks & Nature

Barton Springs Pool and ACL are located here. Beautiful and nice big park.
1533 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Metropolitano Zilker
2207 Barton Springs Rd
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Barton Springs Pool and ACL are located here. Beautiful and nice big park.
Barton Springs is a big natural spring-fed swimming pool. You must see this wonderful place! "The soul of the city. Very refreshing and unique.” Sooo Austin!
2454 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2131 William Barton Dr
2454 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Barton Springs is a big natural spring-fed swimming pool. You must see this wonderful place! "The soul of the city. Very refreshing and unique.” Sooo Austin!
Kayaking, canoeing, paddle boating, walking, running and bicycling trails...beautiful!
959 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Lady Bird Lake
Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trail
959 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Kayaking, canoeing, paddle boating, walking, running and bicycling trails...beautiful!
Only a 6 minute walk from the apartment! Beautiful Shoal Creek, some interesting historical plaques, nice nature trails, basketball courts, etc!
100 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Pease District
1100 Kingsbury St
100 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Only a 6 minute walk from the apartment! Beautiful Shoal Creek, some interesting historical plaques, nice nature trails, basketball courts, etc!
Gorgeous natural spring-fed pool! Not as unique as Barton Springs but still very Austin. Just go! And don’t miss the funny old photographs on display from the 1920’s of people swimming there!
322 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Deep Eddy Municipal Pool
401 Deep Eddy Ave
322 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Gorgeous natural spring-fed pool! Not as unique as Barton Springs but still very Austin. Just go! And don’t miss the funny old photographs on display from the 1920’s of people swimming there!
Highest point in the city with beautiful views! Go for the sunrise or sunset!
1083 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mount Bonnell
1083 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Highest point in the city with beautiful views! Go for the sunrise or sunset!
They have peacocks! Free & near Mount Bonnell!
178 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mayfield Park and Nature Preserve
3505 W 35th St
178 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
They have peacocks! Free & near Mount Bonnell!
Rent a kayak, canoe, or paddle board and enjoy the river! You get a discount if you pick up trash you find.
124 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Zilker Park Boat Rentals
2101 Andrew Zilker Rd
124 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Rent a kayak, canoe, or paddle board and enjoy the river! You get a discount if you pick up trash you find.
If you have or rent a car please go here. Beautiful! Nature preserve, pool, and hiking trails.
588 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Reserva Natural Hamilton Pool
24300 Hamilton Pool Rd
588 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
If you have or rent a car please go here. Beautiful! Nature preserve, pool, and hiking trails.
Heated free pool in winter (until March 20 or so)! From about November 20 to about March 20
158 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Big Stacy Neighborhood Park
700 E Live Oak St
158 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Heated free pool in winter (until March 20 or so)! From about November 20 to about March 20
Heated free pool in the winter (until about March 20 or so)! From about November 20 to about March 20
50 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bartholomew Municipal Pool
1800 E 51st St
50 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Heated free pool in the winter (until about March 20 or so)! From about November 20 to about March 20
Donation yoga place on East 6th near Franklin BBQ. Burn off the BBQ! Pay $2 or $20, whatever you want, to try a class- classes all day every day 8am to 10pm or so.
61 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Practice Yoga Austin
1103 E 6th St
61 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Donation yoga place on East 6th near Franklin BBQ. Burn off the BBQ! Pay $2 or $20, whatever you want, to try a class- classes all day every day 8am to 10pm or so.
Pay $2 or $20, whatever you want, to try yoga classes all day long (about 8am to 10pm) at this donation yoga place!
93 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Black Swan Yoga
403 Orchard St
93 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pay $2 or $20, whatever you want, to try yoga classes all day long (about 8am to 10pm) at this donation yoga place!
Beautiful free gardens! What’s not to love? :) Great for a date, friends, families, alone...but it closes at 5pm.
429 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Zilker Botanical Garden
2220 Barton Springs Rd
429 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Beautiful free gardens! What’s not to love? :) Great for a date, friends, families, alone...but it closes at 5pm.

Arts & Culture

Elisabet Ney is a free art and history museum in a beautiful historic home. Interesting story of a female artist who lived here in the 1800s & nice sculptures.
77 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Elisabet Ney Museum
304 E 44th St
77 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Elisabet Ney is a free art and history museum in a beautiful historic home. Interesting story of a female artist who lived here in the 1800s & nice sculptures.
Blanton Museum of Art is 15 min walking from AirBnB. Free each Thursday and open until 9pm the 3rd Thursday of every month, otherwise about $10 (not including student discount). Art and great performances (often live local music)!
28 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Blanton Museum of Art
200 East Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
28 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Blanton Museum of Art is 15 min walking from AirBnB. Free each Thursday and open until 9pm the 3rd Thursday of every month, otherwise about $10 (not including student discount). Art and great performances (often live local music)!
Beautiful historic theatre/event venue! See a movie, a concert, or some performance or event here and you won’t regret it. It is not far from the apartment, maybe a 25 minute walk or 5 minutes by car.
68 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Paramount Theatre
713 Congress Ave
68 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Beautiful historic theatre/event venue! See a movie, a concert, or some performance or event here and you won’t regret it. It is not far from the apartment, maybe a 25 minute walk or 5 minutes by car.
This is a great place to visit if you want to see the ballet, the opera, or some cultural event. It is a nice venue but there is not a point to go here unless you will attend such an event. The nearby Zilker Park is nice. See their website as they have many shows!
167 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Long Center for the Performing Arts
701 W Riverside Dr
167 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
This is a great place to visit if you want to see the ballet, the opera, or some cultural event. It is a nice venue but there is not a point to go here unless you will attend such an event. The nearby Zilker Park is nice. See their website as they have many shows!
Cozy and comfortable movie theater with both popular and less popular movies, including artistic ones. Great location not far from apartment on a beautiful street with Christmas lights on the trees all year.
347 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Violet Crown Social Club
1111 E 6th St
347 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cozy and comfortable movie theater with both popular and less popular movies, including artistic ones. Great location not far from apartment on a beautiful street with Christmas lights on the trees all year.
Alamo Drafthouse at the Ritz is a very Austin movie theater! You can order pretty good food and alcohol! They have sing-a-long and fun interactive events! Not far from apartment.
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Ritz
320 East 6th Street
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Alamo Drafthouse at the Ritz is a very Austin movie theater! You can order pretty good food and alcohol! They have sing-a-long and fun interactive events! Not far from apartment.
One of my favorite clubs/bars/live music and event venues and it is an LGBTQ one! Nice trees and outdoor stage/areas, drinks, nearby vegan food truck!
153 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cheer Up Charlies
900 Red River St
153 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
One of my favorite clubs/bars/live music and event venues and it is an LGBTQ one! Nice trees and outdoor stage/areas, drinks, nearby vegan food truck!
Music/events venue with coffee, alcohol, food, and open until midnight most nights and 2am weekends. 18 min walk from apartment.
176 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Spider House Ballroom
2906 Fruth St
176 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Music/events venue with coffee, alcohol, food, and open until midnight most nights and 2am weekends. 18 min walk from apartment.
Perhaps the most fun bar/club/music venue in town with competitive and hilarious piano playing!
33 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pete's Dueling Piano Bar
421 E 6th St
33 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Perhaps the most fun bar/club/music venue in town with competitive and hilarious piano playing!
Stubb’s is a marvelous music venue and it has good BBQ. Quintessentially Austin, I have memories of when Matisyahu recorded his “Live at Stubb’s” album here...
282 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Stubb's Bar-B-Q
801 Red River St
282 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Stubb’s is a marvelous music venue and it has good BBQ. Quintessentially Austin, I have memories of when Matisyahu recorded his “Live at Stubb’s” album here...
24 hours a day 7 days a week! Music! Cofee! Alcohol (due to the law, alcohol only 8am to 2am). Mazal Tov Cocktail Hour Klezmer Yiddish band play free/for tips each Monday and are a delight!
246 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Buzz Mill
1505 Town Creek Dr
246 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
24 hours a day 7 days a week! Music! Cofee! Alcohol (due to the law, alcohol only 8am to 2am). Mazal Tov Cocktail Hour Klezmer Yiddish band play free/for tips each Monday and are a delight!
Decent food, alcohol, coffee etc.- the reason I suggest it is that it is open until 2am if you go out late then want to eat/drink/talk as most restaurants in Austin close by 11.
136 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Halcyon
218 W 4th St
136 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Decent food, alcohol, coffee etc.- the reason I suggest it is that it is open until 2am if you go out late then want to eat/drink/talk as most restaurants in Austin close by 11.
Not fancy but a 7 min walk from apartment and often good and cheap local live music. Cozy for a drink and conversation.
55 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Hole In the Wall
2538 Guadalupe St
55 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Not fancy but a 7 min walk from apartment and often good and cheap local live music. Cozy for a drink and conversation.
Classic Austin music and dance venue near abundant food! Alcohol served! Don’t miss the mural of Aretha Franklin on top of building!
815 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Continental Gallery
1313 S Congress Ave
815 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Classic Austin music and dance venue near abundant food! Alcohol served! Don’t miss the mural of Aretha Franklin on top of building!
Interesting Mexican art and cultural museum. I also recommend “La Peña,” a similar museum a 3 min walk from this one that has free admission.
83 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mexic-Arte Museum
419 Congress Avenue
83 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Interesting Mexican art and cultural museum. I also recommend “La Peña,” a similar museum a 3 min walk from this one that has free admission.
Wonderful Mexican/Latin American cultural center near beautiful green belt walking, hiking and biking trails, river, kayaking, cute cafe/coffee shop on river I can’t remember the name of...they have art shows, music and dance performances, etc! Many free and family-friendly events.
33 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mexican American Cultural Center
600 River St
33 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Wonderful Mexican/Latin American cultural center near beautiful green belt walking, hiking and biking trails, river, kayaking, cute cafe/coffee shop on river I can’t remember the name of...they have art shows, music and dance performances, etc! Many free and family-friendly events.
I don’t like hookah but I’ve sat on the cute tables in the lovely outdoor area and had a nice time with people who were into the hookah.
Kasbah Moroccan Lounge
2714 Guadalupe St
I don’t like hookah but I’ve sat on the cute tables in the lovely outdoor area and had a nice time with people who were into the hookah.
Lovely place with nice and very large outdoor area for coffee, food, alcohol, music, and homemade kombucha on tap!
205 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cosmic Coffee + Beer Garden
121 Pickle Rd
205 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Lovely place with nice and very large outdoor area for coffee, food, alcohol, music, and homemade kombucha on tap!
A mere 15 minute walk from the AirBnb, this jazz club is a must! The musicians are fantastic! Good place to grab a drink and listen to impressive music.
224 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Elephant Room
315 Congress Ave
224 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
A mere 15 minute walk from the AirBnb, this jazz club is a must! The musicians are fantastic! Good place to grab a drink and listen to impressive music.
The garden and sculptures are so romantic! It’s often free to enter- at most they will charge $5. The only problem is it often closes early (around 5pm) so check online to make sure it’ll be open. Should take about 30 min to experience.
235 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Umlauf Sculpture Garden & Museum
605 Azie Morton Rd
235 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The garden and sculptures are so romantic! It’s often free to enter- at most they will charge $5. The only problem is it often closes early (around 5pm) so check online to make sure it’ll be open. Should take about 30 min to experience.
Cozy and romantic place for wine, music, and cheese. My friend played the harp dressed as a mermaid here every week until she moved out of town! :) It’s that sort of place! ;)
85 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
House Wine
408 Josephine St
85 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cozy and romantic place for wine, music, and cheese. My friend played the harp dressed as a mermaid here every week until she moved out of town! :) It’s that sort of place! ;)
Great spot for local live music and entertainment! They also serve alcohol and food.
21 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cactus Cafe
2247 Guadalupe St
21 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Great spot for local live music and entertainment! They also serve alcohol and food.
The coffee is good and they have interesting entertainment such as a monthly burlesque show. I saw a great Indian classical band here. The martial arts theme is a bit cheesy but whatever. :)
25 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Kick Butt Coffee
5775 Airport Blvd
25 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The coffee is good and they have interesting entertainment such as a monthly burlesque show. I saw a great Indian classical band here. The martial arts theme is a bit cheesy but whatever. :)
Anytime they are performing I recommend you go...they are great! I also recommend the Austin Symphony (who often accompany the ballet or opera) and Austin Opera! :)
22 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ballet Austin
501 W 3rd St
22 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Anytime they are performing I recommend you go...they are great! I also recommend the Austin Symphony (who often accompany the ballet or opera) and Austin Opera! :)
Classic and fun comedy club full of chutzpah and life! :) One of the most fun things to do on or near 6th Street.
153 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Esther's Follies
525 E 6th St
153 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Classic and fun comedy club full of chutzpah and life! :) One of the most fun things to do on or near 6th Street.
Classy area for live music, drinks, art, clubs, nightlife- I also recommend 4th Street, 5th street, West 6th Street and central 6th Street on quieter nights (not weekends so much but maybe you won’t mind the loud undergrads).
793 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Rainey Street
Rainey Street
793 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Classy area for live music, drinks, art, clubs, nightlife- I also recommend 4th Street, 5th street, West 6th Street and central 6th Street on quieter nights (not weekends so much but maybe you won’t mind the loud undergrads).
This is a fun place when they have live music to sit outside and eat Tex Mex local fare and hear local music :)
398 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Güero's Taco Bar
1412 S Congress Ave
398 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
This is a fun place when they have live music to sit outside and eat Tex Mex local fare and hear local music :)
This is a classy, nice bar that is fun on Thursday nights when they have jazz night :) Old speakeasy 1929 building!
101 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Roosevelt Room
307 W 5th St
101 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
This is a classy, nice bar that is fun on Thursday nights when they have jazz night :) Old speakeasy 1929 building!
Comedy club that has comedy and improv every night! Near 5th street so about 15 min walking from AirBnB.
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Fallout Theater
616 Lavaca St
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Comedy club that has comedy and improv every night! Near 5th street so about 15 min walking from AirBnB.
This is a cool little theatre with some thought-provoking plays and shows. The Long Center is more elegant with more options but for its small size the Vortex does great. Good food trucks, bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and a park nearby as well (walk around a bit and you’ll see, it’s all right there).
61 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Vortex
2307 Manor Rd
61 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
This is a cool little theatre with some thought-provoking plays and shows. The Long Center is more elegant with more options but for its small size the Vortex does great. Good food trucks, bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and a park nearby as well (walk around a bit and you’ll see, it’s all right there).
Cute cafe and theater near the Paramount that has pretty good food, drinks (coffee, alcoholic), music and plays despite its small size and unassuming vibe. The Paramount is more historic and elegant with more options but The Hideout does super for its small size. It’s about 17 min walking from AirBnB.
The Hideout Theatre
617 Congress Avenue
Cute cafe and theater near the Paramount that has pretty good food, drinks (coffee, alcoholic), music and plays despite its small size and unassuming vibe. The Paramount is more historic and elegant with more options but The Hideout does super for its small size. It’s about 17 min walking from AirBnB.
Bar and great music venue with plenty of space and 3 stages both inside and outside :) downtown ATX
166 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mohawk Austin
912 Red River St
166 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bar and great music venue with plenty of space and 3 stages both inside and outside :) downtown ATX
Quintessential country music and dancing club if you’re looking for that Texas experience ;) :) food & alcohol as well...totally TX!
478 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Broken Spoke
3201 S Lamar Blvd
478 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Quintessential country music and dancing club if you’re looking for that Texas experience ;) :) food & alcohol as well...totally TX!
Super cute dance studio with dance lessons and social dances of all kinds but focus is on Latin :) often live music as well
16 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Esquina Tango
209 Pedernales St
16 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Super cute dance studio with dance lessons and social dances of all kinds but focus is on Latin :) often live music as well
A true Austin Blues institution. This is one of the oldest music clubs in Austin with good music (not only Blues but mainly).
145 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Antone's
305 E 5th St
145 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
A true Austin Blues institution. This is one of the oldest music clubs in Austin with good music (not only Blues but mainly).
This and the rest of 5th Street and 4th Street for me are nicer than 6th for nightlife, generally, and include LGBTQ bars. 6th is also fun don’t get me wrong. Music, dancing and parties!
334 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
West 6th Street
West 6th Street
334 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
This and the rest of 5th Street and 4th Street for me are nicer than 6th for nightlife, generally, and include LGBTQ bars. 6th is also fun don’t get me wrong. Music, dancing and parties!
This is a fun bar for the rooftop near the street and trees, nice patio up there, and not many undergrads go here. An accepting and LGBTQ friendly crowd though not an LGBTQ venue.
20 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Silo on Seventh
1300 E 7th St
20 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
This is a fun bar for the rooftop near the street and trees, nice patio up there, and not many undergrads go here. An accepting and LGBTQ friendly crowd though not an LGBTQ venue.
This is an LGBTQ club with cheap good drinks, fun drag shows, dancing, music- nice people and not too loud or crazy so you can actually talk to your friends.
Seller's Underground
213 W 4th St
This is an LGBTQ club with cheap good drinks, fun drag shows, dancing, music- nice people and not too loud or crazy so you can actually talk to your friends.

Shopping

Vintage shop near Epoch Coffee. Fun!
28 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Blue Velvet
217 W N Loop Blvd
28 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Vintage shop near Epoch Coffee. Fun!
This is a fun toy store that actually has plenty of funny gift items for adults as well as kids. Very Austin! Good if you need a keepsake or gift.
32 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Toy Joy
403 West 2nd Street
32 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
This is a fun toy store that actually has plenty of funny gift items for adults as well as kids. Very Austin! Good if you need a keepsake or gift.
Austin vibe with abundant local shopping. Often music and live street performances as well. Lots of cool street art, art galleries, good restaurants, music/dance venues, clubs, funky shops, and fun...probably my favorite area of Austin. :) Really a nice area! Go!
448 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
South Congress Avenue
South Congress Avenue
448 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Austin vibe with abundant local shopping. Often music and live street performances as well. Lots of cool street art, art galleries, good restaurants, music/dance venues, clubs, funky shops, and fun...probably my favorite area of Austin. :) Really a nice area! Go!
This place has a lot of clothes (mainly women’s) that are a bit cool and unusual for not too much money.
38 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Buffalo Exchange
2904 Guadalupe St
38 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
This place has a lot of clothes (mainly women’s) that are a bit cool and unusual for not too much money.
Jewelry store that is very popular with women (and some men and people of other genders). Local designer!
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Kendra Scott
3800 N Lamar Blvd
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Jewelry store that is very popular with women (and some men and people of other genders). Local designer!
Unique shopping that supports fair trade and rural artisans in the developing world with sustainability. Many handmade beautiful items! :)
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ten Thousand Villages
4803 Burnet Rd
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Unique shopping that supports fair trade and rural artisans in the developing world with sustainability. Many handmade beautiful items! :)
Handmade treasures by artisans in developing countries who get paid a fair price. :)
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ten Thousand Villages
4803 Burnet Rd
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Handmade treasures by artisans in developing countries who get paid a fair price. :)
Pretty area for shopping and walking- good restaurants and coffee shops, near the river and library, pretty lights on trees at night, near gardens, downtown, cinema, music, drinks and almost everything there is to do in Austin- can’t go wrong!
79 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
2nd Street District
211 Guadalupe St
79 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pretty area for shopping and walking- good restaurants and coffee shops, near the river and library, pretty lights on trees at night, near gardens, downtown, cinema, music, drinks and almost everything there is to do in Austin- can’t go wrong!

Essentials

Lovely little food co-operative near the studio. Lots of local produce and goods. Little neighborhood grocery store.
337 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Wheatsville Food Co-Op
3101 Guadalupe St
337 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Lovely little food co-operative near the studio. Lots of local produce and goods. Little neighborhood grocery store.
Abundant local produce and other food. Live free music often as well. Only Saturdays 9am to 1pm. 25 min from apartment.
81 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
SFC Farmers' Market Downtown
422 Guadalupe St
81 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Abundant local produce and other food. Live free music often as well. Only Saturdays 9am to 1pm. 25 min from apartment.
Yummy coffee a 5 min walk from apartment! Good study/work spot.
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Lucky Lab Coffee Co.
2421 San Antonio St
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Yummy coffee a 5 min walk from apartment! Good study/work spot.
This is a meditation, wellness, and spiritual center that is absolutely fantastic and open to all religions and those with no religion. I recommend the meditations and energy healings. Good to recharge and heal!
Activate Austin
5555 N Lamar Blvd
This is a meditation, wellness, and spiritual center that is absolutely fantastic and open to all religions and those with no religion. I recommend the meditations and energy healings. Good to recharge and heal!
Need groceries or anything? Only a 7 minute walk from AirBnB :) you may use my shampoo, coffee, etc. but if you want your own it is here! :)
99 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Target
2300 W Ben White Blvd
99 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Need groceries or anything? Only a 7 minute walk from AirBnB :) you may use my shampoo, coffee, etc. but if you want your own it is here! :)

Food scene

A 4 minute walk from the apartment :) supermarket with good free coffee for everybody at all times :)
291 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Fresh Plus Grocery
1221 W Lynn St
291 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Beautiful gardens and organic, vegan, delicious, affordable, nice local restaurant near ACL/Zilker/Barton Springs that I went to often as a child. :) Fun experience- you sit at a table with other people present, community-style!
163 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Casa de Luz Village
1701 Toomey Rd
163 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Beautiful gardens and organic, vegan, delicious, affordable, nice local restaurant near ACL/Zilker/Barton Springs that I went to often as a child. :) Fun experience- you sit at a table with other people present, community-style!
Affordable Asian food! Some of the best Asian food around...nothing fancy but tasty.
75 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Koriente
621 E 7th St
75 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Affordable Asian food! Some of the best Asian food around...nothing fancy but tasty.
Cute cafe with good food! Fair prices and not far from apartment.
122 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Galaxy Cafe West Lynn
1000 W Lynn St
122 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cute cafe with good food! Fair prices and not far from apartment.
This Ethiopian place has a tasty lunch special for $10 all you can eat buffet on weekdays. Good service from the sweet family who own and run it. 18 min from apartment and vegan-friendly.
23 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Aster's Ethiopian Restaurant
2804 N Interstate Hwy 35
23 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
This Ethiopian place has a tasty lunch special for $10 all you can eat buffet on weekdays. Good service from the sweet family who own and run it. 18 min from apartment and vegan-friendly.
You won’t believe these tasty burgers are actually vegan and healthy! Open late!
43 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Arlo's
2906 Fruth St
43 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
You won’t believe these tasty burgers are actually vegan and healthy! Open late!
Seasonal, local, organic, tasty Chinese food a 25 minute walk from apartment. Nice atmosphere! Best Asian food in town other than Uchi.
75 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Wu Chow
500 W 5th St
75 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Seasonal, local, organic, tasty Chinese food a 25 minute walk from apartment. Nice atmosphere! Best Asian food in town other than Uchi.
Some of the best Italian food in town! Seasonal, local and organic produce. Beautiful interior and exterior!
62 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
L'Oca d'Oro
1900 Simond Ave
62 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Some of the best Italian food in town! Seasonal, local and organic produce. Beautiful interior and exterior!
More than a bar it is one of the best Mexican restaurants in town! 20 minutes from apartment.
18 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Manuel's
310 Congress Ave
18 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
More than a bar it is one of the best Mexican restaurants in town! 20 minutes from apartment.
Too tasty to be a vegan burger joint and yet that’s what it is :)
43 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Arlo's
2906 Fruth St
43 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Too tasty to be a vegan burger joint and yet that’s what it is :)
Vegan burgers that taste like the real deal!
43 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Arlo's
2906 Fruth St
43 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Vegan burgers that taste like the real deal!
Go here if you’re in South Austin! Tasty NYC-style Jewish deli food. Owner is very friendly and helpful.
Jewhungry?
4701 Monterey Oaks Blvd
Go here if you’re in South Austin! Tasty NYC-style Jewish deli food. Owner is very friendly and helpful.
Possibly the best food in town but extremely expensive so only if a special occasion or you can afford it!
688 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Uchi
801 S Lamar Blvd
688 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Possibly the best food in town but extremely expensive so only if a special occasion or you can afford it!
Delicious Greek food, coffee and wine at a fair price! Nice atmosphere both inside and outside, gorgeous old tree and mosaics!
129 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Opa
2050 S Lamar Blvd
129 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Delicious Greek food, coffee and wine at a fair price! Nice atmosphere both inside and outside, gorgeous old tree and mosaics!
Tasty healthy Israeli street food! Vegan-friendly! Beautiful trees outside and quite near the river.
TLV
111 Congress Avenue
Tasty healthy Israeli street food! Vegan-friendly! Beautiful trees outside and quite near the river.
Among the best food in Austin. American/Tex Mex focus which isn’t my favorite but they use high-quality ingredients and great flavor combinations!
105 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Picnik
4801 Burnet Rd
105 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Among the best food in Austin. American/Tex Mex focus which isn’t my favorite but they use high-quality ingredients and great flavor combinations!
This unassuming place has good affordable Arab food and if you look closely you’ll notice pleasant art on the walls and the next-door Hookah lounge that is quite nice.
30 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Halal Bros
2712 Guadalupe St
30 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
This unassuming place has good affordable Arab food and if you look closely you’ll notice pleasant art on the walls and the next-door Hookah lounge that is quite nice.
This is pretty good Tex Mex that is open 24 hours a day and 7 days a week. Mostly tacos.
141 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Tyson's Tacos
4905 Airport Blvd
141 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
This is pretty good Tex Mex that is open 24 hours a day and 7 days a week. Mostly tacos.
Never tried the donuts but the Indian samosas are delicious and it is open until 2am. 15 min walk from apartment.
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ken's Donuts
2820 Guadalupe St
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Never tried the donuts but the Indian samosas are delicious and it is open until 2am. 15 min walk from apartment.
Good Indian food. Beautiful building from the 1800s (the interior is nice). The alcoholic drinks are great. Fair prices. 18 min walk from apartment.
85 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Clay Pit
1601 Guadalupe St
85 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Good Indian food. Beautiful building from the 1800s (the interior is nice). The alcoholic drinks are great. Fair prices. 18 min walk from apartment.
Fine cuisine with decent portion sizes! Fairly reasonably priced for what it is (slightly fancy)...Italian, French, American fare. 15 min from Airbnb and open until midnight.
15 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Caroline Restaurant
621 Congress Ave
15 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Fine cuisine with decent portion sizes! Fairly reasonably priced for what it is (slightly fancy)...Italian, French, American fare. 15 min from Airbnb and open until midnight.
True Tex Mex! They serve traditional Texan food and drinks until 2am. It is extremely affordable. It’s not bad (it won’t be the best food you’ve ever had but it’s good) and a favorite with tourists so I can comfortably recommend it to you. :) 12 min from AirBnB. Sometimes they have live drag shows, trivia, or sports games on the TV in the background.
72 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Trudy's Texas Star
409 W 30th St
72 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
True Tex Mex! They serve traditional Texan food and drinks until 2am. It is extremely affordable. It’s not bad (it won’t be the best food you’ve ever had but it’s good) and a favorite with tourists so I can comfortably recommend it to you. :) 12 min from AirBnB. Sometimes they have live drag shows, trivia, or sports games on the TV in the background.
Fancy, extremely delicious Italian restaurant for a special occasion (about 18 min from AirBnB)!
65 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
North Italia
11506 Century Oaks Terrace
65 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Fancy, extremely delicious Italian restaurant for a special occasion (about 18 min from AirBnB)!
Tex Mex delicious and affordable food! They have vegan, organic, and meat options so something for everyone. The doña salsa is very spicy but you must try it as it is divine. 18 min from AirBnB.
247 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Tacodeli
4200 N Lamar Blvd
247 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Tex Mex delicious and affordable food! They have vegan, organic, and meat options so something for everyone. The doña salsa is very spicy but you must try it as it is divine. 18 min from AirBnB.
Yummy inexpensive Vietnamese food, coffee, dessert and tea a 3 minute walk from the AirBnb.
UTea Pho
2222 Rio Grande St
Yummy inexpensive Vietnamese food, coffee, dessert and tea a 3 minute walk from the AirBnb.
Famous Texan BBQ about 20 min from the apartment. You’ll likely have to wait in line for 20 min. The food will be worth the wait.
919 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Franklin Barbecue
900 E 11th St
919 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Famous Texan BBQ about 20 min from the apartment. You’ll likely have to wait in line for 20 min. The food will be worth the wait.
This is the best Thai place in town and the prices are fair. Organic, seasonal, local, vegan, grass-fed beef, gluten-free dessert and coconut ice cream options!
189 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Thai Fresh
909 W Mary St
189 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
This is the best Thai place in town and the prices are fair. Organic, seasonal, local, vegan, grass-fed beef, gluten-free dessert and coconut ice cream options!
Classic Jewish deli that you’ll surely enjoy but they close at 3 so for breakfast or lunch only. 15 min from apartment.
Biderman's Deli
800 Brazos St
Classic Jewish deli that you’ll surely enjoy but they close at 3 so for breakfast or lunch only. 15 min from apartment.
Cute and yummy mom and pop cafe. Highly recommended but only for breakfast or lunch as they close at 3.
37 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
FoodHeads
616 W 34th St
37 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cute and yummy mom and pop cafe. Highly recommended but only for breakfast or lunch as they close at 3.
Pleasant hole in the wall place with delicious burgers and other American and Texan food.
211 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Counter Cafe
1914 E 6th St
211 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pleasant hole in the wall place with delicious burgers and other American and Texan food.
Yummy vegan restaurant serving American, Texan, Southern, Comfort Food, Soul Food, and Tex Mex classics. :) So Austin!
139 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Counter Culture
2908 E Cesar Chavez St
139 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Yummy vegan restaurant serving American, Texan, Southern, Comfort Food, Soul Food, and Tex Mex classics. :) So Austin!
Cute coffee shop on a fancy, pretty street with affordable yummy coffee and pretty good food.
495 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Jo's Coffee
1300 S Congress Ave
495 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cute coffee shop on a fancy, pretty street with affordable yummy coffee and pretty good food.
Wonderful Italian restaurant owned by an adorable born and raised true Austin couple! One of the best in town. Try the exquisite chocolate and desserts after your divine meal. :) Cute Austin atmosphere, nice date place, or for friends or family, or even alone :)
48 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Intero Restaurant
2612 E Cesar Chavez St
48 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Wonderful Italian restaurant owned by an adorable born and raised true Austin couple! One of the best in town. Try the exquisite chocolate and desserts after your divine meal. :) Cute Austin atmosphere, nice date place, or for friends or family, or even alone :)
Delicious, reasonably priced healthy restaurant with vegan, bar, gluten-free, meat...gorgeous old tree in patio area. Pretty interior as well.
66 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Vinaigrette
2201 College Ave
66 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Delicious, reasonably priced healthy restaurant with vegan, bar, gluten-free, meat...gorgeous old tree in patio area. Pretty interior as well.
Seasonal, local, Southern American, Tex Mex, French, and classic healthy options- a nice mix and open 24/7. Affordable as well.
238 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
24 Diner
600 N Lamar Blvd
238 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Seasonal, local, Southern American, Tex Mex, French, and classic healthy options- a nice mix and open 24/7. Affordable as well.
This is not a fancy place but it has some of the cheapest very good drinks in town and it is near a very good pizza place that is open until midnight and has vegan and gluten-free options. Bars in Austin are open until 2am (generally 4pm to 2am).
347 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Violet Crown Social Club
1111 E 6th St
347 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
This is not a fancy place but it has some of the cheapest very good drinks in town and it is near a very good pizza place that is open until midnight and has vegan and gluten-free options. Bars in Austin are open until 2am (generally 4pm to 2am).
This is great after seeing nearby Mount Bonnell! Tasty vegan food & good local alcohol but make a reservation first!
47 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Beer Plant
3110 Windsor Rd
47 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
This is great after seeing nearby Mount Bonnell! Tasty vegan food & good local alcohol but make a reservation first!
Near Violet Crown Social Club bar (in general bars in Austin operate from 4pm to 2am), this yummy pizza place has gluten-free and vegan options and is open until midnight. :)
372 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Via 313 Pizza
10106 W 6th St
372 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Near Violet Crown Social Club bar (in general bars in Austin operate from 4pm to 2am), this yummy pizza place has gluten-free and vegan options and is open until midnight. :)
This is far from the AirBnB but if you really crave Persian food you’ll be in for some of the best of your life. :) Try the saffron ice cream!
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Caspian Grill
12518 Research Blvd
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
This is far from the AirBnB but if you really crave Persian food you’ll be in for some of the best of your life. :) Try the saffron ice cream!
Awesome cheap falafel, halvah, and Mediterranean/Middle Eastern staples (tahini etc.) you can eat in the shop or buy and take to eat at home. They have a location on Burnett as well, both about the same distance from AirBnB.
28 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Phoenicia
2912 S Lamar Blvd
28 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Awesome cheap falafel, halvah, and Mediterranean/Middle Eastern staples (tahini etc.) you can eat in the shop or buy and take to eat at home. They have a location on Burnett as well, both about the same distance from AirBnB.
A bit expensive but one of the best meals I’ve had in my life and by the river. Also near downtown. Worth it for a special occasion.
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Arlo Grey
111 E Cesar Chavez St
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
A bit expensive but one of the best meals I’ve had in my life and by the river. Also near downtown. Worth it for a special occasion.
It feels like a Russian house with antiques and cool items! It’s quite the experience, like traveling back in time! They serve free vodka shots normally with any meal and the food is good. Free Tango dance lessons on Tuesdays or Thursdays (check online) and often live music!
19 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Russian House
307 E 5th St
19 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
It feels like a Russian house with antiques and cool items! It’s quite the experience, like traveling back in time! They serve free vodka shots normally with any meal and the food is good. Free Tango dance lessons on Tuesdays or Thursdays (check online) and often live music!
Delicious French food in an alluring atmosphere and great part of town near the river and downtown.
15 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Le Politique
110 San Antonio St
15 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Delicious French food in an alluring atmosphere and great part of town near the river and downtown.

Sightseeing

Free and very interesting! It is a 5 minute walk from the apartment. They have ancient books and photographs including the first photograph ever and an original Gutenberg Bible.
127 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Harry Ransom Center
300 W 21st St
127 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Interesting museum exhibition about the life of U.S. President LBJ! Free!
240 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
LBJ Presidential Library
2313 Red River St
240 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Interesting museum exhibition about the life of U.S. President LBJ! Free!
See thousands of harmless Mexican free-tailed bats 🦇emerge just after sunset nightly! Incredible! Don’t be shy...they eat harmful insects such as mosquitoes! In town March-October!
286 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Congress Avenue Bridge
Congress Avenue
286 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
See thousands of harmless Mexican free-tailed bats 🦇emerge just after sunset nightly! Incredible! Don’t be shy...they eat harmful insects such as mosquitoes! In town March-October!
3 minute walk to beautiful historic 1800’s home with a free museum inside so why not see it?
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Neill-Cochran House Museum
2310 San Gabriel St
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
3 minute walk to beautiful historic 1800’s home with a free museum inside so why not see it?
Touristy historical place you absolutely must see...always free! Amazing architecture and sad but important history (slavery, etc.)
1121 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Texas Senate
1200 Congress Ave
1121 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Touristy historical place you absolutely must see...always free! Amazing architecture and sad but important history (slavery, etc.)
I am recommending the hotel... please go inside! It is old and beautiful! Have a look at the distinctly Texan hotel built in the 1800’s. :) Free to peek inside :)
61 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Driskill
217 Congress Ave
61 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
I am recommending the hotel... please go inside! It is old and beautiful! Have a look at the distinctly Texan hotel built in the 1800’s. :) Free to peek inside :)
Breathtakingly beautiful inside and as long as some conflicting event isn’t occurring, free and available to all to enter and have a look around. :) Historic 1800’s interior! 5 minute walk from AirBnB. :)
The Texas Federation of Women's Clubs
2312 San Gabriel St
Breathtakingly beautiful inside and as long as some conflicting event isn’t occurring, free and available to all to enter and have a look around. :) Historic 1800’s interior! 5 minute walk from AirBnB. :)