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Food scene
It is one of our favorite restaurants and is owned by Chef Bryce Gilmore. They specialize in local and seasonal food and big supporters of local farmers and ranches. Enjoy their happy hours 5-7pm (S-Th)
374 locals recommend
Odd Duck
1201 S Lamar BlvdIt is one of our favorite restaurants and is owned by Chef Bryce Gilmore. They specialize in local and seasonal food and big supporters of local farmers and ranches. Enjoy their happy hours 5-7pm (S-Th)
Local Neighborhood Thai restaurant famous for authentic Thai food, Gluten free baked goods and Vegan Ice creams.
189 locals recommend
Thai Fresh
909 W Mary StLocal Neighborhood Thai restaurant famous for authentic Thai food, Gluten free baked goods and Vegan Ice creams.
Enjoy a glass a wine or beer in their outdoor garden if you can't get reservations at this cozy restaurant.
179 locals recommend
LENOIR
1807 S 1st StEnjoy a glass a wine or beer in their outdoor garden if you can't get reservations at this cozy restaurant.
Elizabeth Street Cafe
1501 S 1st StEnjoy tacos at El Primo while you get a cup of Joe at Once Over Coffee Shop. Cash Only and closed on Sunday and open only for Breakfast and Lunch only.
36 locals recommend
El Primo
2101 S 1st StEnjoy tacos at El Primo while you get a cup of Joe at Once Over Coffee Shop. Cash Only and closed on Sunday and open only for Breakfast and Lunch only.
Enjoy their famous breakfast tacos and lunch tacos. Only open for breakfast and lunch
203 locals recommend
Tacodeli
1500 Spyglass DrEnjoy their famous breakfast tacos and lunch tacos. Only open for breakfast and lunch
Gourdough's Big. Fat. Donuts.
1503 S 1st StSway
1417 S 1st StDai Due
2406 Manor RdSour Duck Market
1814 E Martin Luther King Jr BlvdEmmer & Rye
51 Rainey StFareground
111 Congress AveLa Pâtisserie
602 W Annie StEnjoy their famous croissants.
The Austin Beer Garden Brewing Co.
1305 W Oltorf StWonderful place for Beer and Pizza
Loro
2115 S Lamar BlvdSightseeing
The famous "Greetings from Austin Mural" is less than half a mile away at the intersection of Annie St and South 1st.
85 locals recommend
Greetings from Austin Mural
1720 S 1st StThe famous "Greetings from Austin Mural" is less than half a mile away at the intersection of Annie St and South 1st.
Take a walk around the Lady Bird Lake to enjoy great views of downtown. It is a river but we Austinites call it a lake. There are one mile, three mile and 5 mile loops
959 locals recommend
Lady Bird Lake
Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike TrailTake a walk around the Lady Bird Lake to enjoy great views of downtown. It is a river but we Austinites call it a lake. There are one mile, three mile and 5 mile loops
Visit our famous Central Library and enjoy the architecture, books, art and views
148 locals recommend
Austin Central Library, Austin Public Library
710 W Cesar Chavez StVisit our famous Central Library and enjoy the architecture, books, art and views
Statesman Bat Observation Center
305 S Congress Ave
Texas Senate
1200 Congress AveMount Bonnell
Swimming
Austin local favorite all natural, spring feed pool is one mile away.
2454 locals recommend
Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton DrAustin local favorite all natural, spring feed pool is one mile away.
Coffee Shop
Our favorite coffee shop in town. It is less than a mile away. Don't forget to get a bag of fresh roasted coffee by Wild Gift when you visit.
115 locals recommend
Once Over Coffee Bar
2009 S 1st StOur favorite coffee shop in town. It is less than a mile away. Don't forget to get a bag of fresh roasted coffee by Wild Gift when you visit.
Enjoy a cup of Jo while walking South Congress Ave. Don't forget to take a picture at the famous " I Love You So Much" mural.
495 locals recommend
Jo's Coffee
1300 S Congress AveEnjoy a cup of Jo while walking South Congress Ave. Don't forget to take a picture at the famous " I Love You So Much" mural.
Patika
2159 S Lamar BlvdIce Cream / Gelato
Good Italian Gelato. Our favorite - Chocolate with Orange Peel.
120 locals recommend
Dolce Neve Gelato
1713 S 1st StGood Italian Gelato. Our favorite - Chocolate with Orange Peel.
Lick Honest Ice Creams
1100 S Lamar BlvdAmys Ice Creams
1301 S Congress AveFarmers Market
Open on Saturdays from 9am-1pm year round. Enjoy local food, produce, beverages and music
81 locals recommend
SFC Farmers' Market Downtown
422 Guadalupe StOpen on Saturdays from 9am-1pm year round. Enjoy local food, produce, beverages and music
Grocery Store
Central Market
4477 S Lamar BlvdWheatsville Food Co-Op
3101 Guadalupe StFARM TO MARKET GROCERY
1718 S Congress Ave