Recommendations of Austin's Best

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Recommendations of Austin's Best

Neighborhood Favorites (>10 min drive)

Want to stay near to the house? Anything here is a great bet!
"fluffy like snow, creamy like ice cream" ... Around the corner from our house is this neighborhood gem: understated, unique sweet treat. Try the Taro or Thai Tea flavor!
8 localnici recomandă
SnoMo
11220 N Lamar Blvd
8 localnici recomandă
"fluffy like snow, creamy like ice cream" ... Around the corner from our house is this neighborhood gem: understated, unique sweet treat. Try the Taro or Thai Tea flavor!
Our favorite neighborhood brewery! Belgian & Austrian style beers, with the BEST Pizza food truck you will find around the area.
39 localnici recomandă
Celis Brewery
10001 Metric Blvd
39 localnici recomandă
Our favorite neighborhood brewery! Belgian & Austrian style beers, with the BEST Pizza food truck you will find around the area.
‘No frills’ authentic Bahn Mi Sandwiches, within the Asian restaurant and grocery market.
Baguette House & Cafe
10901 N Lamar Blvd
‘No frills’ authentic Bahn Mi Sandwiches, within the Asian restaurant and grocery market.
Outstanding authentic Tex-Mex and fresh Margaritas
11 localnici recomandă
Casa Chapala
9041 Research Blvd
11 localnici recomandă
Outstanding authentic Tex-Mex and fresh Margaritas
5 min drive.. coffee and espresso lovers! Top notch coffee, located in a brewery. Great place to work from
All Gimmicks Coffee
5 min drive.. coffee and espresso lovers! Top notch coffee, located in a brewery. Great place to work from
Divine Italian at a great price point
ARTIPASTA Italian Food
Divine Italian at a great price point
Fresh middle eastern & varieties of baklava made from scratch
Peace Bakery and Deli
Fresh middle eastern & varieties of baklava made from scratch
Mexican desserts - 100% try it! Natural ice creams, home made popsicles, chocolate covered bananas, Agua Frescas (home made drinks)
Michoacana Natural Ice Cream
Mexican desserts - 100% try it! Natural ice creams, home made popsicles, chocolate covered bananas, Agua Frescas (home made drinks)
Asian food court- texmex ramen fusion, mochi donuts, and many other inventive flavors!
Hana World Market
1700 W Parmer Ln
Asian food court- texmex ramen fusion, mochi donuts, and many other inventive flavors!

Activities + Sightseeing

Book a Jet Ski or Boat in advance. You will not want to skip the limestone cliffs and turquoise waters that so often visitors miss out on!
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Lakeway Marina
103 A Lakeway Dr
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Book a Jet Ski or Boat in advance. You will not want to skip the limestone cliffs and turquoise waters that so often visitors miss out on!
An essential Austin activity! We recommend going around sunset for stunning views and quieter crowds. If you go upriver (to the left) you'll find a little island you can hike around.
148 localnici recomandă
Rowing Dock
2418 Stratford Dr
148 localnici recomandă
An essential Austin activity! We recommend going around sunset for stunning views and quieter crowds. If you go upriver (to the left) you'll find a little island you can hike around.
5 min drive… Luxury dining & shopping: wonderful place to relax, walk, shop, & eat great food.
768 localnici recomandă
The Domain
11410 Century Oaks Terrace
768 localnici recomandă
5 min drive… Luxury dining & shopping: wonderful place to relax, walk, shop, & eat great food.
Great for families/group of friends on a hot day. Waterpark on the lake!
94 localnici recomandă
Volente Beach Resort & Waterpark
16107 FM2769
94 localnici recomandă
Great for families/group of friends on a hot day. Waterpark on the lake!

Our Fav Food (>20 min drive)

If you want to venture outside of North Central Austin…
The BEST, hidden gem interior Mexican food you will find in Austin. This place is no frills, no hype, and great prices. **TRY: Salsa Sampler, House made Tamales, Avocado Margarita
200 localnici recomandă
Curra's Grill
614 E Oltorf St
200 localnici recomandă
The BEST, hidden gem interior Mexican food you will find in Austin. This place is no frills, no hype, and great prices. **TRY: Salsa Sampler, House made Tamales, Avocado Margarita
Austin Vibes: One of the best brunches in town, and an eclectic thoughtful menu.
397 localnici recomandă
Launderette
2115 Holly St
397 localnici recomandă
Austin Vibes: One of the best brunches in town, and an eclectic thoughtful menu.
Best sushi. Perfect memorable & romantic date night!
309 localnici recomandă
Uchiko
4200 N Lamar Blvd
309 localnici recomandă
Best sushi. Perfect memorable & romantic date night!
Amazing Asian fusion- cute aesthetic!
426 localnici recomandă
Elizabeth Street Cafe
1501 S 1st St
426 localnici recomandă
Amazing Asian fusion- cute aesthetic!
Decades-old Austin original BBQ downtown
48 localnici recomandă
Iron Works Barbecue
100 Red River St
48 localnici recomandă
Decades-old Austin original BBQ downtown
Flagship original Whole Foods- and it’s TEXAS sized! Many diff micro restaurants and wine bars to choose from - great groceries. Eat outside or on the roof patio
1332 localnici recomandă
Whole Foods Market
525 N Lamar Blvd
1332 localnici recomandă
Flagship original Whole Foods- and it’s TEXAS sized! Many diff micro restaurants and wine bars to choose from - great groceries. Eat outside or on the roof patio

Night Out (Nearby!)

Don’t want to venture more than 15 mins drive away? Plenty to choose from!
A Classic Quirky Austin Bar - great place for a fun night with friends!
93 localnici recomandă
Lala's Little Nugget
2207 Justin Ln
93 localnici recomandă
A Classic Quirky Austin Bar - great place for a fun night with friends!
For an interesting night out try this incredibly decorated Game Pub, with delicious bites to eat and craft cocktails.
21 localnici recomandă
Vigilante Gastropub & Games
7010 Easy Wind Dr
21 localnici recomandă
For an interesting night out try this incredibly decorated Game Pub, with delicious bites to eat and craft cocktails.
Nice mellow place for craft cocktails
155 localnici recomandă
drink.well.
207 E 53rd St
155 localnici recomandă
Nice mellow place for craft cocktails

Neighborhoods

An essential when visiting Austin. This street is packed with quirky, gorgeous, creative shops & restaurants and is a must-do when visiting. Head a few minutes north to grab a bite of the best mexican food in town: Curra's
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South Congress
650 localnici recomandă
An essential when visiting Austin. This street is packed with quirky, gorgeous, creative shops & restaurants and is a must-do when visiting. Head a few minutes north to grab a bite of the best mexican food in town: Curra's

Day Trips

The gateway to the hill country - Jacob's Well spring (for swimming) and the most darling historic town for great shopping and eating.
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Wimberley
208 localnici recomandă
The gateway to the hill country - Jacob's Well spring (for swimming) and the most darling historic town for great shopping and eating.
Float the Comal River, some of the best river floating in the south(tube rentals a'plenty, just google!). Then visit the cute town after. PLENTY of breweries and wineries.
182 localnici recomandă
New Braunfels
182 localnici recomandă
Float the Comal River, some of the best river floating in the south(tube rentals a'plenty, just google!). Then visit the cute town after. PLENTY of breweries and wineries.
Worth the drive, stop in Dripping Springs on the way there or back at one of their many beer gardens- classic Texas!
301 localnici recomandă
Enchanted Rock Summit
301 localnici recomandă
Worth the drive, stop in Dripping Springs on the way there or back at one of their many beer gardens- classic Texas!
Under 1.5 hrs, if you’re a fan of HGTV, interior design, or really good food- highly recommend!
256 localnici recomandă
Magnolia Market Silos
601 Webster Ave
256 localnici recomandă
Under 1.5 hrs, if you’re a fan of HGTV, interior design, or really good food- highly recommend!

Best Live Music (>20 mins)

Our picks for guaranteed good music & classic Austin vibes
Always a good time in the favorite South Congress Neighborhood
801 localnici recomandă
Continental Club
1315 S Congress Ave
801 localnici recomandă
Always a good time in the favorite South Congress Neighborhood
Classic Austin Jazz Club downtown
224 localnici recomandă
Elephant Room
315 Congress Ave
224 localnici recomandă
Classic Austin Jazz Club downtown
Very eclectic garden, beer & coffeehouse connected to music venue
176 localnici recomandă
Spider House Ballroom
2906 Fruth St
176 localnici recomandă
Very eclectic garden, beer & coffeehouse connected to music venue
Always good music & fun dancing if you want to join in
152 localnici recomandă
The Highball
1120 S Lamar Blvd
152 localnici recomandă
Always good music & fun dancing if you want to join in