Guidebook for Austin
Essentials
Randall's on Exposition Blvd is only a few blocks away, an easy eight-minute walk on a nice day. This location is open until 1:00 AM for any late-night snacking needs.
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Randalls
1500 W 35th StRandall's on Exposition Blvd is only a few blocks away, an easy eight-minute walk on a nice day. This location is open until 1:00 AM for any late-night snacking needs.
Food Scene
The closest Starbucks is a short walk away in the Randall's at the corner of Lake Austin Blvd and Exposition Blvd.
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Starbucks
1201 Barbara Jordan BlvdThe closest Starbucks is a short walk away in the Randall's at the corner of Lake Austin Blvd and Exposition Blvd.
One of my favorite places to catch the sunset with a margarita is at Hula Hut on Lake Austin Blvd. Seating is available inside or out on the deck overlooking the lake and dam (www.hulahut.com).
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Hula Hut
3825 Lake Austin BlvdOne of my favorite places to catch the sunset with a margarita is at Hula Hut on Lake Austin Blvd. Seating is available inside or out on the deck overlooking the lake and dam (www.hulahut.com).
Parks & Nature
Texas summers are hot to say the least! When the heat hits, Austinites flock to Barton Springs Pool to cool off and chill out.
You can spend an entire day at Barton Springs pool. The entrance fee is $3, and you can stamp your hand for re-entry if you need to head out to hit one of the many restaurants located on Barton Springs Road. (Except for plastic water bottles, you can't bring food or drinks into the springs.)
Barton Springs Pool is open Fri-Weds, 5am-10pm; Thursdays, 5am-9am & 7pm-10pm.
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Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton DrTexas summers are hot to say the least! When the heat hits, Austinites flock to Barton Springs Pool to cool off and chill out.
You can spend an entire day at Barton Springs pool. The entrance fee is $3, and you can stamp your hand for re-entry if you need to head out to hit one of the many restaurants located on Barton Springs Road. (Except for plastic water bottles, you can't bring food or drinks into the springs.)
Barton Springs Pool is open Fri-Weds, 5am-10pm; Thursdays, 5am-9am & 7pm-10pm.
Zilker Park is a 351 acre, dog-friendly park situated in the heart of Austin. It serves as a hub for many special events such as ACL, SWSW, The Zilker Kite Festival and many more. The park offers many different types of fun outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, jogging, kayaking, paddle boarding, and kayaking.
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Zilker Metropolitan Park
2207 Barton Springs RdZilker Park is a 351 acre, dog-friendly park situated in the heart of Austin. It serves as a hub for many special events such as ACL, SWSW, The Zilker Kite Festival and many more. The park offers many different types of fun outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, jogging, kayaking, paddle boarding, and kayaking.
This is easily one of the most popular hiking trails in the city. Unfortunately, it has been many moons since water was at bottom of the greenbelt, but it still makes for a great hike. There are over seven miles of trails that you can hike, run, or bike.
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Barton Creek Greenbelt
3755 South Capital of Texas HighwayThis is easily one of the most popular hiking trails in the city. Unfortunately, it has been many moons since water was at bottom of the greenbelt, but it still makes for a great hike. There are over seven miles of trails that you can hike, run, or bike.
Sightseeing
The Texas State Capitol is the oldest surviving state office structure and a great place to learn about Texas history and the Texas Legislature. On a nice, day the expansive lawn area surrounding the capital complex is perfect for lounging beneath the trees or rolling down the grassy slopes. Free Tours are available daily:
Mon – Fri: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm,
Sat:9:30 am – 3:30 pm,
Sun: Noon – 3:30 pm
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Texas Senate
1200 Congress AveThe Texas State Capitol is the oldest surviving state office structure and a great place to learn about Texas history and the Texas Legislature. On a nice, day the expansive lawn area surrounding the capital complex is perfect for lounging beneath the trees or rolling down the grassy slopes. Free Tours are available daily:
Mon – Fri: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm,
Sat:9:30 am – 3:30 pm,
Sun: Noon – 3:30 pm
This is one of those Austin stops that uniquely captures the essence of Austin. Once slated to be a condo project that ended up not materializing, the concert foundation has become a canvas for local graffiti artists. It is constantly changing, just like the city. While there be sure to climb to the top to get a great view of the city. Location: 11th & Baylor Street
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Graffiti Park at Castle Hill
1008 Baylor StThis is one of those Austin stops that uniquely captures the essence of Austin. Once slated to be a condo project that ended up not materializing, the concert foundation has become a canvas for local graffiti artists. It is constantly changing, just like the city. While there be sure to climb to the top to get a great view of the city. Location: 11th & Baylor Street
The Congress Bridge plays home to the largest urban bat colony in North America. About 1.5 million Mexican free tail bats call the Congress Bridge home from Spring to early Fall as they migrate north.
Each night around dusk the bats start their evening flight. It normally starts with a single bat leaving the bridge and quickly turns into a steady flow of countless bats in search of food. It’s one of those things that is truly unexplainable until you see it first hand.
Many people choose to watch from the Congress Bridge but the real treat is seeing it from the water. Capital Cruises offers great bat watching tours. You can also rent them privately which make for great birthdays or corporate events. Here’s an insider secret, if you don’t have a big group look into Duffy Boat rentals, I do them every time I have company in town and they’re always a hit!
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Congress Avenue Bridge
Congress AvenueThe Congress Bridge plays home to the largest urban bat colony in North America. About 1.5 million Mexican free tail bats call the Congress Bridge home from Spring to early Fall as they migrate north.
Each night around dusk the bats start their evening flight. It normally starts with a single bat leaving the bridge and quickly turns into a steady flow of countless bats in search of food. It’s one of those things that is truly unexplainable until you see it first hand.
Many people choose to watch from the Congress Bridge but the real treat is seeing it from the water. Capital Cruises offers great bat watching tours. You can also rent them privately which make for great birthdays or corporate events. Here’s an insider secret, if you don’t have a big group look into Duffy Boat rentals, I do them every time I have company in town and they’re always a hit!
Entertainment & Activities
Sunday Funday and day drink responsibly with Austin Tour Company and Deep Eddy Vodka! Enjoy luxury round trip transportation from the JW Marriott in downtown Austin to the amazing Deep Eddy Vodka Distillery & Tasting Room in Dripping Springs. Mingle with old friends and meet new ones on the BYOB ride to the venue.
Once you’re done with the tour you’ll get to grab a complimentary cocktail of your choice and get to take the souvenir glass home with you. A 20% discount on merchandise is extended to all tour guests. Additional beverages available for purchase, you have a safe ride back downtown, dive-in! (https://austintexas.iljmp.com/1/deepeddy)
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Sala degustazione vodka Deep Eddy
2250 US-290Sunday Funday and day drink responsibly with Austin Tour Company and Deep Eddy Vodka! Enjoy luxury round trip transportation from the JW Marriott in downtown Austin to the amazing Deep Eddy Vodka Distillery & Tasting Room in Dripping Springs. Mingle with old friends and meet new ones on the BYOB ride to the venue.
Once you’re done with the tour you’ll get to grab a complimentary cocktail of your choice and get to take the souvenir glass home with you. A 20% discount on merchandise is extended to all tour guests. Additional beverages available for purchase, you have a safe ride back downtown, dive-in! (https://austintexas.iljmp.com/1/deepeddy)
The Blue Starlite is not just any movie theater – it's a DRIVE-IN movie theater, one of the last left in Texas. Fill your car with snacks and head over to this iconic Austin institution to catch a great movie, or even a double-feature if you're lucky. You can find movies and showtimes online at www.bluestarlitedrivein.com.
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Blue Starlite Mini Urban Drive-in
2015 E M. Franklin AveThe Blue Starlite is not just any movie theater – it's a DRIVE-IN movie theater, one of the last left in Texas. Fill your car with snacks and head over to this iconic Austin institution to catch a great movie, or even a double-feature if you're lucky. You can find movies and showtimes online at www.bluestarlitedrivein.com.
Drinks & Nightlife
The most well-known party-street in Austin is still 6th Street, but in recent years Rainey Street has given it a run for its money. There are a plethora of older homes that have been turned into bars, and most of them have great outdoor patios. There are also several really great dining options in the neighborhood as well, including food truck-turned-restaurant Garaj Ma'hal, a local Austin favorite.
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Rainey Street
Rainey StreetThe most well-known party-street in Austin is still 6th Street, but in recent years Rainey Street has given it a run for its money. There are a plethora of older homes that have been turned into bars, and most of them have great outdoor patios. There are also several really great dining options in the neighborhood as well, including food truck-turned-restaurant Garaj Ma'hal, a local Austin favorite.
Shopping
The Austin Farmers’ Market is a local non-profit organization that encourages individuals to make healthy food choices and to support local farmers. Healthy, Organic, and Fresh!
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SFC Farmers' Market Downtown
422 Guadalupe StThe Austin Farmers’ Market is a local non-profit organization that encourages individuals to make healthy food choices and to support local farmers. Healthy, Organic, and Fresh!