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!
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SnoMo
11220 N Lamar Blvd"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.
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Celis Brewery
10001 Metric BlvdOur 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.
Casa Chapala
9041 Research BlvdOutstanding 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
Gimmicks Bar
5 min drive.. coffee and espresso lovers! Top notch coffee, located in a brewery. Great place to work from
ARTIPASTA Italian Food
Divine Italian at a great price point
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 LnAsian 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 DrBook 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.
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Rowing Dock
2418 Stratford DrAn 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.
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The Domain
11410 Century Oaks Terrace5 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!
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Volente Beach Resort & Waterpark
16107 FM2769Great 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
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Curra's Grill
614 E Oltorf StThe 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.
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Launderette
2115 Holly StAustin Vibes: One of the best brunches in town, and an eclectic thoughtful menu.
Uchiko
4200 N Lamar BlvdBest sushi. Perfect memorable & romantic date night!
Elizabeth Street Cafe
1501 S 1st StAmazing Asian fusion- cute aesthetic!
Iron Works Barbecue
100 Red River StDecades-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
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Whole Foods Market
525 N Lamar BlvdFlagship 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!
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Lala's Little Nugget
2207 Justin LnA 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.
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Vigilante Gastropub & Games
7010 Easy Wind DrFor an interesting night out try this incredibly decorated Game Pub, with delicious bites to eat and craft cocktails.
drink.well.
207 E 53rd StNice 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
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
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.
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New Braunfels
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!
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Enchanted Rock Summit
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!
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Magnolia Market Silos
601 Webster AveUnder 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
Continental Club
1315 S Congress AveAlways a good time in the favorite South Congress Neighborhood
Elephant Room
315 Congress AveClassic Austin Jazz Club downtown
Very eclectic garden, beer & coffeehouse connected to music venue
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Spider House Ballroom
2906 Fruth StVery eclectic garden, beer & coffeehouse connected to music venue
The Highball
1120 S Lamar BlvdAlways good music & fun dancing if you want to join in