Guidebook for Austin
Food Scene
Hank's Austin
5811 Berkman DrIt is close, cute, and has a ton of shaded outdoor seating.
they have some of the best selection of breakfast and fish tacos and their queso is top notch! I recommend you pre-order through their website so you can skip the line when you get there! (go up t to the online orders line) You can still eat in the restaurant and save yourself 10-15 minutes.
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Torchy's Tacos
2809 S 1st Stthey have some of the best selection of breakfast and fish tacos and their queso is top notch! I recommend you pre-order through their website so you can skip the line when you get there! (go up t to the online orders line) You can still eat in the restaurant and save yourself 10-15 minutes.
their menu has a lot of diversity and it is always affordable (though happy hour is even cheaper!). Their sushi rolls are some of my favorites in Austin and there is plenty of parking, and drink service while you wait for seat.
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Komé
5301 Airport Blvdtheir menu has a lot of diversity and it is always affordable (though happy hour is even cheaper!). Their sushi rolls are some of my favorites in Austin and there is plenty of parking, and drink service while you wait for seat.
This is my favorite tex-mex spot in Austin! They have several locations around town, but this is closest to us and one of the larger locations.
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Maudie's Triangle
This is my favorite tex-mex spot in Austin! They have several locations around town, but this is closest to us and one of the larger locations.
Unique flavors and vegan options as well! Located in the Mueller area, nearby other restaurants and Mueller Lake park.
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Lick Honest Ice Creams
1100 S Lamar BlvdUnique flavors and vegan options as well! Located in the Mueller area, nearby other restaurants and Mueller Lake park.
BBQ trailer-- my favorite BBQ in Austin! You should show up early though. Meats start selling out usually between 12-1pm. I try to get there by 10:30am or 11am.
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Micklethwait Craft Meats
1309 Rosewood AveBBQ trailer-- my favorite BBQ in Austin! You should show up early though. Meats start selling out usually between 12-1pm. I try to get there by 10:30am or 11am.
Entertainment & Activities
Alamo is more than your typical movie theater-- they have a lot of special programming, a great food menu and a bar inside the venue that runs special events such as trivia and karaoke. Pro tip: park in the garage behind it and get your parking ticket validated at the theater for free. Then check out the rest of the Mueller spots around it before/after!
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Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Mueller
1911 Aldrich StAlamo is more than your typical movie theater-- they have a lot of special programming, a great food menu and a bar inside the venue that runs special events such as trivia and karaoke. Pro tip: park in the garage behind it and get your parking ticket validated at the theater for free. Then check out the rest of the Mueller spots around it before/after!
Really neat arcade built in a renovated warehouse. There are a few other locations as well---each with its own vibe.
https://www.pinballzarcade.com/
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Pinballz Arcade
8940 Research BlvdReally neat arcade built in a renovated warehouse. There are a few other locations as well---each with its own vibe.
https://www.pinballzarcade.com/
Escape/puzzle rooms have become very popular here. This is one I like in the downtown area.
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Austin Panic Room
1205 Rio Grande StEscape/puzzle rooms have become very popular here. This is one I like in the downtown area.
Awesome indoor climbing center next to a winery and coffee shop! Great to pair with other South Austin activities. They often run discounts and specials for admission on their website.
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Crux Climbing Center
121 Pickle RdAwesome indoor climbing center next to a winery and coffee shop! Great to pair with other South Austin activities. They often run discounts and specials for admission on their website.
Super cute old school mini-golf that has been a staple of Austin for many decades. You can also BYOB!
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Peter Pan Mini Golf
1207 Barton Springs RdSuper cute old school mini-golf that has been a staple of Austin for many decades. You can also BYOB!
Sightseeing
In August 2018, TIME magazine named it one of the Greatest Places in the World:
https://library.austintexas.gov/press-release/austin-central-library-named-one-greatest-places-world-time-505392
There is also a restaurant built in called the Cookbook Cafe.
Since its in the heart of downtown, it is walkable to/from many other places.
Note that there is no free parking in that area, but there is an attached paid garage that averages $5-10.
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Austin Central Library, Austin Public Library
710 W Cesar Chavez StIn August 2018, TIME magazine named it one of the Greatest Places in the World:
https://library.austintexas.gov/press-release/austin-central-library-named-one-greatest-places-world-time-505392
There is also a restaurant built in called the Cookbook Cafe.
Since its in the heart of downtown, it is walkable to/from many other places.
Note that there is no free parking in that area, but there is an attached paid garage that averages $5-10.
I attended St. Edward's University. It is a small private liberal arts college on top of a hill in South Austin. Beautiful views of Austin and places to walk around.
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St. Edward's University
3001 S Congress AveI attended St. Edward's University. It is a small private liberal arts college on top of a hill in South Austin. Beautiful views of Austin and places to walk around.
Essentials
Large grocery store just down the street from us! There is also a cafe inside that serves great food, including really yummy BBQ. Located inside a shopping center with other eateries as well.
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H-E-B
5808 Burnet RdLarge grocery store just down the street from us! There is also a cafe inside that serves great food, including really yummy BBQ. Located inside a shopping center with other eateries as well.
Drinks & Nightlife
Cheer Up Charlies
900 Red River StThe Floppy Disk Repair Co is not what it appears. Unfortunately, I do not have the passcode but if you are up for an adventure, perhaps you can ask around among other locals.
https://www.wideopeneats.com/floppy-disk-repair-shop-became-coolest-bar-austin/
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Floppy Disk Repair Co.
119 E 5th StThe Floppy Disk Repair Co is not what it appears. Unfortunately, I do not have the passcode but if you are up for an adventure, perhaps you can ask around among other locals.
https://www.wideopeneats.com/floppy-disk-repair-shop-became-coolest-bar-austin/
HOTEL VEGAS
1502 E 6th StMohawk Austin
912 Red River StSkylark Lounge
2039 Airport BlvdSmall intimate jazz club tucked away
Arts & Culture
One of best museums, located on the UT campus.
Check their website for free/discounted admission!
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The Blanton Museum of Art
200 East Martin Luther King Junior BoulevardOne of best museums, located on the UT campus.
Check their website for free/discounted admission!
Great children's museum located in the heart of Mueller next to many other things to do. They also do monthly adults only nights with special guests and programming. Check out their website for more details.
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Thinkery
1830 Simond AveGreat children's museum located in the heart of Mueller next to many other things to do. They also do monthly adults only nights with special guests and programming. Check out their website for more details.
Zach is one of the best theatre venues in Austin. Get your tix in advance though!
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Zach Theatre
202 S Lamar BlvdZach is one of the best theatre venues in Austin. Get your tix in advance though!
Parks & Nature
A great, easy climb up Mount Bonnell for amazing views of the hill country.
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Mount Bonnell
A great, easy climb up Mount Bonnell for amazing views of the hill country.
There are actually MANY greenbelt trailheads around town so take your pick!
https://austinot.com/austin-greenbelt-guide
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Barton Creek Greenbelt Trailhead
Barton Creek Greenbelt TrailThere are actually MANY greenbelt trailheads around town so take your pick!
https://austinot.com/austin-greenbelt-guide
Mueller Lake Park
4550 Mueller BlvdClose to our house and spacious
Zilker is a giant park with many activities and sections including a volleyball court, barton springs pool, frisbee golf, botanical gardens and science center. Check out their website for more information on activities, events and parking!
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Zilker Metropolitan Park
2207 Barton Springs RdZilker is a giant park with many activities and sections including a volleyball court, barton springs pool, frisbee golf, botanical gardens and science center. Check out their website for more information on activities, events and parking!