Guidebook for Austin
Food Scene
Try Paul Qui's (Winner of Top Chef 2012) award winning Japanese street food in a food truck behind Liberty bar! The fried beets are amazing! Everything on the menu is good.
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East Side King
2000 E 6th StTry Paul Qui's (Winner of Top Chef 2012) award winning Japanese street food in a food truck behind Liberty bar! The fried beets are amazing! Everything on the menu is good.
HOPE Farmers Market
Sunday Farmers Market!
Long lines form early for Franklin's famous brisket, pulled pork & other smoked meats at this lunch-only spot. If you don't care about bragging rights, I recommend Mickletwait craft meats which is even closer to the house.
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Franklin Barbecue
900 E 11th StLong lines form early for Franklin's famous brisket, pulled pork & other smoked meats at this lunch-only spot. If you don't care about bragging rights, I recommend Mickletwait craft meats which is even closer to the house.
Gourmet New American fare served in a polished cafe space in a converted gas station/Laundromat.
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Launderette
2115 Holly StGourmet New American fare served in a polished cafe space in a converted gas station/Laundromat.
Rustic-chic eatery with beachy, arty decor serving a wide range of central & coastal Mexican fare.
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Grizzelda's
105 Tillery StRustic-chic eatery with beachy, arty decor serving a wide range of central & coastal Mexican fare.
Informal restaurant serving inventive Mexican fare & drinks in a patio-enhanced space.
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Licha's Cantina
1306 E 6th StInformal restaurant serving inventive Mexican fare & drinks in a patio-enhanced space.
Light bites, tartines & big plates served in a casual interior or on the gardenlike back patio.
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Blue Dahlia Bistro
1115 E 11th StLight bites, tartines & big plates served in a casual interior or on the gardenlike back patio.
Fried and True Food Truck
1308 E 6th StGreat interior mexican food and cocktails.
Arts & Culture
The George Washington Carver Museum and Cultural Center is dedicated to the collection, preservation, research and exhibition of African-American historical and cultural material.
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George Washington Carver Museum, Cultural and Genealogy Center
1165 Angelina StThe George Washington Carver Museum and Cultural Center is dedicated to the collection, preservation, research and exhibition of African-American historical and cultural material.
Renaissance to 20th-century American paintings, Latin American art, plus Greek & Roman sculpture.
Address: 200 E Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Austin, TX 78701
Phone: (512) 471-7324
Hours:
Tuesday10AM–5PM
Wednesday10AM–5PM
Thursday10AM–5PM
Friday10AM–5PM
Saturday11AM–5PM
Sunday1–5PM
MondayClosed
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Muzeul de Artă Blanton
200 East Martin Luther King Junior BoulevardRenaissance to 20th-century American paintings, Latin American art, plus Greek & Roman sculpture.
Address: 200 E Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Austin, TX 78701
Phone: (512) 471-7324
Hours:
Tuesday10AM–5PM
Wednesday10AM–5PM
Thursday10AM–5PM
Friday10AM–5PM
Saturday11AM–5PM
Sunday1–5PM
MondayClosed
Check the calendar, they have great improv, theatre and comedy shows
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The Hideout Theatre
617 Congress AveCheck the calendar, they have great improv, theatre and comedy shows
Shopping
Take Heart is a boutique in the heart of East Austin offering a thoughtfully edited selection of home decor, accessories, gifts, and art.
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take heart
1211 E 11th StTake Heart is a boutique in the heart of East Austin offering a thoughtfully edited selection of home decor, accessories, gifts, and art.
This vibrant neighborhood south of Lady Bird Lake is a must-stroll for visitors and a popular hangout for locals. South Congress oozes homespun character and boasts the story of Austin’s yesteryear in its boutiques, eateries, galleries and music venues. https://www.austintexas.org/listings/south-congress-avenue-(soco)/4359/
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South Congress
This vibrant neighborhood south of Lady Bird Lake is a must-stroll for visitors and a popular hangout for locals. South Congress oozes homespun character and boasts the story of Austin’s yesteryear in its boutiques, eateries, galleries and music venues. https://www.austintexas.org/listings/south-congress-avenue-(soco)/4359/
Great street with several vintage clothing and furniture stores. Be sure to hit up Blue Velvet and Backspace Records.
North Loop Boulevard
North Loop BoulevardGreat street with several vintage clothing and furniture stores. Be sure to hit up Blue Velvet and Backspace Records.
Drinks & Nightlife
HOTEL VEGAS
1502 E 6th StGood spot for dance and rock music.
The Volstead Lounge
1500 E 6th StNice spot for dancing and specialty cocktails.
The best honkey tonk in Texas. 2 stepping, good country bands, a must if you haven't been 2-stepping. Whiskey on tap.
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The White Horse
500 Comal StThe best honkey tonk in Texas. 2 stepping, good country bands, a must if you haven't been 2-stepping. Whiskey on tap.
Great brunch on Sundays. Quiet, away from all the noise of 6th St.
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Yellow Jacket Social Club
1704 E 5th StGreat brunch on Sundays. Quiet, away from all the noise of 6th St.
Essentials
CVS
1105 North Interstate 35 Frontage RoadPharmacy
H-E-B
5808 Burnet RdLarge Grocery store if you plan to do some cooking.
Great spot to get snacks, beer, wine, organic milk, eggs, some produce and toiletries.
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Quickie Pickie
2027 E Cesar Chavez StGreat spot to get snacks, beer, wine, organic milk, eggs, some produce and toiletries.
Trader Joe's
211 Walter Seaholm DrClosest traditional grocery store.
Whole Foods Market
525 N Lamar BlvdVisit the corporate HQ/ flagship store for Whole Foods.
Parks & Nature
The Jewel of the city. Take a dip in the spring fed pool. 65 degrees F all year round.
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Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton DrThe Jewel of the city. Take a dip in the spring fed pool. 65 degrees F all year round.
Getting Around
1220 12th/San Bernard station
1220 12th/San Bernard
Stop ID: 1107
Bus # 6
every 40 min
$1.25