Guidebook for Austin
Food Scene
Rated best tacos in the country.
http://www.businessinsider.com/the-50-best-tacos-in-america-2015-9
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Tacodeli
1500 Spyglass DrRated best tacos in the country.
http://www.businessinsider.com/the-50-best-tacos-in-america-2015-9
Hands down the best barbecue in the city. Some say the world. Anywhere from 1-3 hours wait, first come first served. People start lining up at 10am for lunch! It's BYOB or they sell beer in line.
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Franklin Barbecue
900 E 11th StHands down the best barbecue in the city. Some say the world. Anywhere from 1-3 hours wait, first come first served. People start lining up at 10am for lunch! It's BYOB or they sell beer in line.
Second best barbecue in the city. A food truck, also serves free lone star beer on Saturdays and Sundays!
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La Barbecue
2401 E Cesar Chavez StSecond best barbecue in the city. A food truck, also serves free lone star beer on Saturdays and Sundays!
A cute spot on the east side for some laid back cocktails with great decor, cool movies, good food and unique fun things like a psychic on Sundays.
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Ah Sing Den
1100 E 6th StA cute spot on the east side for some laid back cocktails with great decor, cool movies, good food and unique fun things like a psychic on Sundays.
The outdoor beer garden is beautiful, nestled by a river inlet. And the homemade pretzels are just like a little slice of Germany!
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Easy Tiger
1501 E 7th StThe outdoor beer garden is beautiful, nestled by a river inlet. And the homemade pretzels are just like a little slice of Germany!
Everything Else
Get in touch with nature! And on Friday afternoons, get in touch with some crazy locals over some drinks and music as everyone lounges in the river amidst the bluffs.
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Barton Creek Greenbelt Trailhead
Barton Creek Greenbelt TrailGet in touch with nature! And on Friday afternoons, get in touch with some crazy locals over some drinks and music as everyone lounges in the river amidst the bluffs.
Rent a boat and spend the day on ladybird lake, boating alongside the city skyline. Maybe even head towards South Congress bridge to say hello to the bats!
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Zilker Park Boat Rentals
2101 Andrew Zilker RdRent a boat and spend the day on ladybird lake, boating alongside the city skyline. Maybe even head towards South Congress bridge to say hello to the bats!
A great natural-fed pool (staying 68 degrees all year round)
https://austintexas.gov/department/barton-springs-pool
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Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton DrA great natural-fed pool (staying 68 degrees all year round)
https://austintexas.gov/department/barton-springs-pool
Grab dinner along South Congress Ave or downtown then walk over to the bridge to check out the bats at sunset! I recommend staying on the grass on either side of the bridge to avoid a guano surprise
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Congress Avenue Bridge
Congress AvenueGrab dinner along South Congress Ave or downtown then walk over to the bridge to check out the bats at sunset! I recommend staying on the grass on either side of the bridge to avoid a guano surprise
The best honkeytonk in Texas! Get your two-step on (or just go for the experience). Many famous musicians (and presidents) have graced the stage. The original owners will still be there to greet you!
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Broken Spoke
3201 S Lamar BlvdThe best honkeytonk in Texas! Get your two-step on (or just go for the experience). Many famous musicians (and presidents) have graced the stage. The original owners will still be there to greet you!
Texas Senate
1200 Congress AveYou have to at least give it a look!
Unique shows like master pancake or 80s singalongs in this historic theater on 6th street makes a unique austin experience. Fresh food and local brews served to you by a waitstaff during the movie!
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Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas
320 E 6th StUnique shows like master pancake or 80s singalongs in this historic theater on 6th street makes a unique austin experience. Fresh food and local brews served to you by a waitstaff during the movie!
A great way to take in history that goes beyond Texas, covering the wild west expansion.
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Museo de Historia del Estado de Texas Bullock
1800 Congress AveA great way to take in history that goes beyond Texas, covering the wild west expansion.
Drinks & Nightlife
Simple eats and usually live music at night. In a strip of restaurants, coffee shops and breweries. Bike rental shop across the street.
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Shady Grove
1624 Barton Springs RdSimple eats and usually live music at night. In a strip of restaurants, coffee shops and breweries. Bike rental shop across the street.
Best handcrafted cocktail / hipster bar in the city. Very cool decor. Mixed crowd so you don't feel uncomfortable if you're not a hipster. East Side King food truck is out of this world incredible.
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Whisler's
1816 E 6th StBest handcrafted cocktail / hipster bar in the city. Very cool decor. Mixed crowd so you don't feel uncomfortable if you're not a hipster. East Side King food truck is out of this world incredible.
A funky, hipster / two stepping / incredible live music / pool playing / taco eating / uniquely Austin spot. Best place to close down a night on the East side.
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The White Horse
500 Comal StA funky, hipster / two stepping / incredible live music / pool playing / taco eating / uniquely Austin spot. Best place to close down a night on the East side.
If you're here around 4pm on a Sunday, you have to get to Ginny's Little Longhorn Saloon for Chicken Shit Bingo. Live music. $2 bingo ticket can win you $100+. Sometimes Ginny even cooks up free food!
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Ginny's Little Longhorn Saloon
5434 Burnet RdIf you're here around 4pm on a Sunday, you have to get to Ginny's Little Longhorn Saloon for Chicken Shit Bingo. Live music. $2 bingo ticket can win you $100+. Sometimes Ginny even cooks up free food!
Rainey street is a cute area of old homes converted into restaurants and bars. Blackheart is one of my favorites with and indoor and outdoor stage with live music and fantastic cocktails.
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THE BLACKHEART
86 Rainey StRainey street is a cute area of old homes converted into restaurants and bars. Blackheart is one of my favorites with and indoor and outdoor stage with live music and fantastic cocktails.