Recommendations of Austin's Best

Erin
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
8 lokalaca preporučuje
"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.
39 lokalaca preporučuje
Celis Brewery
10001 Metric Blvd
39 lokalaca preporučuje
Our 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.
Outstanding authentic Tex-Mex and fresh Margaritas
11 lokalaca preporučuje
Casa Chapala
9041 Research Blvd
11 lokalaca preporučuje
Outstanding 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
All Gimmicks Coffee
5 min drive.. coffee and espresso lovers! Top notch coffee, located in a brewery. Great place to work from
Divine Italian at a great price point
ARTIPASTA Italian Food
Divine Italian at a great price point
Fresh middle eastern & varieties of baklava made from scratch
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)

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 Dr
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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!
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.
148 lokalaca preporučuje
Rowing Dock
2418 Stratford Dr
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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.
5 min drive… Luxury dining & shopping: wonderful place to relax, walk, shop, & eat great food.
768 lokalaca preporučuje
The Domain
11410 Century Oaks Terrace
768 lokalaca preporučuje
5 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!
94 lokalaca preporučuje
Volente Beach Resort & Waterpark
16107 FM2769
94 lokalaca preporučuje
Great 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
200 lokalaca preporučuje
Curra's Grill
614 E Oltorf St
200 lokalaca preporučuje
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
Austin Vibes: One of the best brunches in town, and an eclectic thoughtful menu.
397 lokalaca preporučuje
Launderette
2115 Holly St
397 lokalaca preporučuje
Austin Vibes: One of the best brunches in town, and an eclectic thoughtful menu.
Best sushi. Perfect memorable & romantic date night!
309 lokalaca preporučuje
Uchiko
4200 N Lamar Blvd
309 lokalaca preporučuje
Best sushi. Perfect memorable & romantic date night!
Amazing Asian fusion- cute aesthetic!
426 lokalaca preporučuje
Elizabeth Street Cafe
1501 S 1st St
426 lokalaca preporučuje
Amazing Asian fusion- cute aesthetic!
Decades-old Austin original BBQ downtown
48 lokalaca preporučuje
Iron Works Barbecue
100 Red River St
48 lokalaca preporučuje
Decades-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 Blvd
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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

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 Ln
93 lokalaca preporučuje
A 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.
21 lokalaca preporučuje
Vigilante Gastropub & Games
7010 Easy Wind Dr
21 lokalaca preporučuje
For an interesting night out try this incredibly decorated Game Pub, with delicious bites to eat and craft cocktails.
Nice mellow place for craft cocktails
155 lokalaca preporučuje
drink.well.
207 E 53rd St
155 lokalaca preporučuje
Nice 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
650 lokalaca preporučuje
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
208 lokalaca preporučuje
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
182 lokalaca preporučuje
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!
301 lokalaca preporučuje
Enchanted Rock Summit
301 lokalaca preporučuje
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!
256 lokalaca preporučuje
Magnolia Market Silos
601 Webster Ave
256 lokalaca preporučuje
Under 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
Always a good time in the favorite South Congress Neighborhood
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Continental Club
1315 S Congress Ave
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Always a good time in the favorite South Congress Neighborhood
Classic Austin Jazz Club downtown
224 lokalaca preporučuje
Elephant Room
315 Congress Ave
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Classic Austin Jazz Club downtown
Very eclectic garden, beer & coffeehouse connected to music venue
176 lokalaca preporučuje
Spider House Ballroom
2906 Fruth St
176 lokalaca preporučuje
Very eclectic garden, beer & coffeehouse connected to music venue
Always good music & fun dancing if you want to join in
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The Highball
1120 S Lamar Blvd
152 lokalaca preporučuje
Always good music & fun dancing if you want to join in