Jennifer’s Austin guidebook
City/town information
Austin
Neighborhoods
Rosedale
Food scene
They have amazing sushi and happy hour daily from 4-6:30p. Reservations recommended.
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Uchiko
4200 N Lamar BlvdThey have amazing sushi and happy hour daily from 4-6:30p. Reservations recommended.
They have amazing sushi and happy hour daily from 4-6:30pm. Reservations are recommended.
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Uchi
801 S Lamar BlvdThey have amazing sushi and happy hour daily from 4-6:30pm. Reservations are recommended.
Amazing BBQ and great black margaritas. The usually have a line for dinner but it moves quick! Reservations are not available.
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Terry Black's Barbecue
1003 Barton Springs RdAmazing BBQ and great black margaritas. The usually have a line for dinner but it moves quick! Reservations are not available.
They have amazing shared plates. They take walk ins but be ready to wait several hours so reservations are recommended. If you have any GF or DF dietary needs, they can cater to both.
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Aba
1011 S Congress AveThey have amazing shared plates. They take walk ins but be ready to wait several hours so reservations are recommended. If you have any GF or DF dietary needs, they can cater to both.
This burger spot started as a food truck and by popular demand ended up as a proper restaurant. You can often find the owner taking orders. They have amazing burgers and tots.
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Jewboy Burgers
5111 Airport BlvdThis burger spot started as a food truck and by popular demand ended up as a proper restaurant. You can often find the owner taking orders. They have amazing burgers and tots.
They do locally brewed beer and pizza, and they do both well. Swing by for some amazing eats and drinks!
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Pinthouse Pizza
4729 Burnet RdThey do locally brewed beer and pizza, and they do both well. Swing by for some amazing eats and drinks!
Great breakfast options and sweets! Swing by early because they close in the afternoon!
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Upper Crust Bakery
4508 Burnet RdGreat breakfast options and sweets! Swing by early because they close in the afternoon!
If you want a cocktail experience, look no further. This place does it right, you will not be disappointed. Reservations required.
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The Roosevelt Room
307 W 5th StIf you want a cocktail experience, look no further. This place does it right, you will not be disappointed. Reservations required.
An upscale lounge where dressing up is recommended. On certain days they have live music as well.
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Devil May Care
500 W 6th StAn upscale lounge where dressing up is recommended. On certain days they have live music as well.
They have a great happy hour M-F from 4-6pm. Reservations are recommended.
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Salty Sow
1917 Manor RdThey have a great happy hour M-F from 4-6pm. Reservations are recommended.
They have great food with a large footprint and amazing ambiance. On Wednesday's they have happy hour all day. Reservations are recommended.
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Jacoby's Restaurant & Mercantile
3235 E Cesar Chavez StThey have great food with a large footprint and amazing ambiance. On Wednesday's they have happy hour all day. Reservations are recommended.
VERDAD True Modern Mexican
This is our corner store. They also have great breakfast croissant sandwiches and lunch tacos.
The Grove Market
This is our corner store. They also have great breakfast croissant sandwiches and lunch tacos.
Amazing Greek food in an authentic setting. On the weekends they do party brunch with a DJ.
Yamas Greek Restaurant
Amazing Greek food in an authentic setting. On the weekends they do party brunch with a DJ.
Sightseeing
Highest point in Austin. There is parking at the bottom of the hill and it's a very short walk up with sweeping views of the city and the river.
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Mount Bonnell
Highest point in Austin. There is parking at the bottom of the hill and it's a very short walk up with sweeping views of the city and the river.
This is a ~2.5 easy walk from the parking area along a well shaded path. Once there, it boasts mini waterfalls you can slide down and great areas to cool off in the river. It is great for an afternoon picnic.
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Sculpture Falls
Barton Creek Greenbelt TrailThis is a ~2.5 easy walk from the parking area along a well shaded path. Once there, it boasts mini waterfalls you can slide down and great areas to cool off in the river. It is great for an afternoon picnic.
They offer complimentary guided and self guided tours of the Texas State Capitol building located just outside the 'downtown' area.
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Texas Senate
1200 Congress AveThey offer complimentary guided and self guided tours of the Texas State Capitol building located just outside the 'downtown' area.
There is free parking out front. Swing by to check out the local peacocks and beautiful garden.
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Mayfield Park and Nature Preserve
3505 W 35th StThere is free parking out front. Swing by to check out the local peacocks and beautiful garden.
Rent a paddle board or kayak to take on the river (aka Lady Bird Lake).
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Texas Rowing Center
1541 W Cesar Chavez StRent a paddle board or kayak to take on the river (aka Lady Bird Lake).
Zilker Park
An entrance fee is usually required and reservations during popular months are recommended.
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Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton DrAn entrance fee is usually required and reservations during popular months are recommended.
It's a beautiful modern library with sweeping views of the city from the rooftop oasis. Highly recommend checking it out!
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Austin Central Library, Austin Public Library
710 W Cesar Chavez StIt's a beautiful modern library with sweeping views of the city from the rooftop oasis. Highly recommend checking it out!
Around sunset every night (mostly spring through fall) the bats take flight and leave the Congress Bridge. If you find the grassy knoll by the Statemen, it's one of the best viewing spots. You can find information on when they are expected to fly on the Austin Bat Refuge website https://austinbatrefuge.org/congress-ave-bridge/
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Statesman Bat Observation Center
305 S Congress AveAround sunset every night (mostly spring through fall) the bats take flight and leave the Congress Bridge. If you find the grassy knoll by the Statemen, it's one of the best viewing spots. You can find information on when they are expected to fly on the Austin Bat Refuge website https://austinbatrefuge.org/congress-ave-bridge/
Nightlife
This is a row of homes that were turned into bars along with a few container bars. It is a favorite for bachelor and bachelorette parties and local college students.
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Rainey Street
Rainey StreetThis is a row of homes that were turned into bars along with a few container bars. It is a favorite for bachelor and bachelorette parties and local college students.
This is dirty 6th aka East 6th. It is a group of low cost bars that attract many of the college students. It's great for larger groups looking for a night out. Lots of live music options. This is where you'll find Comedy Mothership owned by Joe Rogan.
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6TH East Ave
6TH East AvenueThis is dirty 6th aka East 6th. It is a group of low cost bars that attract many of the college students. It's great for larger groups looking for a night out. Lots of live music options. This is where you'll find Comedy Mothership owned by Joe Rogan.
It's a speakeasy that takes your phone away upon entry so you can be present. Very vibey spot. Reservations are recommended but not always necessary.
Powder Room
It's a speakeasy that takes your phone away upon entry so you can be present. Very vibey spot. Reservations are recommended but not always necessary.
This speakeasy has a welcome drink and amazing cocktails on a rotating menu. Reservations are required unless you're really lucky.
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Here Nor There
612 Brazos StThis speakeasy has a welcome drink and amazing cocktails on a rotating menu. Reservations are required unless you're really lucky.
Music Scene
Ginny's Little Longhorn Saloon
5434 Burnet RdAntone's
305 E 5th StThe White Horse
500 Comal StElephant Room
315 Congress AveThe Continental Gallery
1313 S Congress AveThe Concourse Project
8509 Burleson RdHOTEL VEGAS
1502 E 6th StCarousel Lounge
1110 E 52nd StBroken Spoke
3201 S Lamar BlvdMurals
Historic 6th Street Mural
732 N Interstate 35 Frontage RdTau Ceti
Brazos StreetWillie For President Mural
100-130 E Elizabeth St