Boya's Quick Guide to Austin

Boya
Boya's Quick Guide to Austin

Drinks & Nightlife

Renovated houses turned into bungalow bars reign supreme on Rainey, the increasingly popular tucked-away street. Day or night, you’ll find relaxed bar-goers strolling from bar to food trailer to bar again, often with their dogs in tow looking for a kicked back sip and a bite.
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Rainey Street
Rainey Street
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Renovated houses turned into bungalow bars reign supreme on Rainey, the increasingly popular tucked-away street. Day or night, you’ll find relaxed bar-goers strolling from bar to food trailer to bar again, often with their dogs in tow looking for a kicked back sip and a bite.
While East 6th Street is the primary downtown entertainment district, the part of the street that lies west of Congress Avenue is also dotted with bars. A cluster of fun bars starts at the intersection of West 6th Street and Nueces. The vibe is a little more low-key and parking is much easier to find than it is on the busier part of 6th Street.
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West 6th Street
West 6th Street
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While East 6th Street is the primary downtown entertainment district, the part of the street that lies west of Congress Avenue is also dotted with bars. A cluster of fun bars starts at the intersection of West 6th Street and Nueces. The vibe is a little more low-key and parking is much easier to find than it is on the busier part of 6th Street.
There are three sections of Sixth Street in Austin: West, East and what locals refer to as Dirty. For locals, Dirty Sixth runs from Congress to I-35. East Sixth is in the East of I-35. For many Austin visitors, Dirty 6th defines the life of a party town. The street screams eclectic. Lined with dive bars, restaurants, delicious food trucks, and LOTS of live music. East 6th is more hippie, also quite new–in relation to Dirty or West Sixth–with the gentrification of east Austin surging in the past 10 years.
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East 6th Street
East 6th Street
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There are three sections of Sixth Street in Austin: West, East and what locals refer to as Dirty. For locals, Dirty Sixth runs from Congress to I-35. East Sixth is in the East of I-35. For many Austin visitors, Dirty 6th defines the life of a party town. The street screams eclectic. Lined with dive bars, restaurants, delicious food trucks, and LOTS of live music. East 6th is more hippie, also quite new–in relation to Dirty or West Sixth–with the gentrification of east Austin surging in the past 10 years.
<10 mins drive from the house. Drinks & snacks in an old converted home with a jukebox & huge backyard with picnic tables & games.
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Lustre Pearl East
114 Linden St
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<10 mins drive from the house. Drinks & snacks in an old converted home with a jukebox & huge backyard with picnic tables & games.
<10 mins drive from the house. Laid-back bar featuring booths & pool tables, plus a dog-friendly patio with picnic tables & games.
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The Jackalope South Shore
1523 Tinnin Ford Rd
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<10 mins drive from the house. Laid-back bar featuring booths & pool tables, plus a dog-friendly patio with picnic tables & games.
<10 mins drive from the house. Rustic spot serves coffee, beer & cider around the clock in general-store digs with a back patio.
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The Buzz Mill
1505 Town Creek Dr
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<10 mins drive from the house. Rustic spot serves coffee, beer & cider around the clock in general-store digs with a back patio.
< 10 mins drive from the house. Newly opened brewery with upscale design in a previously abandoned factory. Good bar food and drinks
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Central Machine Works
4824 E Cesar Chavez St
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< 10 mins drive from the house. Newly opened brewery with upscale design in a previously abandoned factory. Good bar food and drinks

Sightseeing

Boardwalk is a long pedestrian bridge on lady bird lake. It's part of the trail system and has a great view of downtown.
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Boardwalk
Boardwalk
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Boardwalk is a long pedestrian bridge on lady bird lake. It's part of the trail system and has a great view of downtown.
One of the highest points in Austin, Mount Bonnell offers views of downtown Austin, Lake Austin and the surrounding hill country.
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Mount Bonnell
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One of the highest points in Austin, Mount Bonnell offers views of downtown Austin, Lake Austin and the surrounding hill country.
The Capitol grounds comprise of about 22 acres in the heart of downtown Austin, so there's plenty more to see! Featuring 17 monuments Opens in New Window , historic buildings and trees and beautifully landscaped lawns, the grounds are a great place to explore, enjoy a picnic or learn more about the history of Texas.
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Texas Senate
1200 Congress Ave
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The Capitol grounds comprise of about 22 acres in the heart of downtown Austin, so there's plenty more to see! Featuring 17 monuments Opens in New Window , historic buildings and trees and beautifully landscaped lawns, the grounds are a great place to explore, enjoy a picnic or learn more about the history of Texas.
This vibrant neighborhood south of Lady Bird Lake is a must-stroll for visitors and a popular hangout for locals. South Congress oozes homespun character and boasts the story of Austin’s yesteryear in its boutiques, eateries, galleries and music venues. (the segment between E Riverside Dr and W Oltorf Street)
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South Congress Avenue
South Congress Avenue
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This vibrant neighborhood south of Lady Bird Lake is a must-stroll for visitors and a popular hangout for locals. South Congress oozes homespun character and boasts the story of Austin’s yesteryear in its boutiques, eateries, galleries and music venues. (the segment between E Riverside Dr and W Oltorf Street)
Get the best viewing times and vantage points for enjoying the nightly bat spectacle at Austin's Congress Avenue bridge.
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Congress Avenue
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Get the best viewing times and vantage points for enjoying the nightly bat spectacle at Austin's Congress Avenue bridge.

Cafe

2 mins drive from the house. It specializes in Cuban coffee drinks & South American fare like arepas, alfajores & empanadas. Very delicious
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Cafe Nena'i
1700 Montopolis Dr
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2 mins drive from the house. It specializes in Cuban coffee drinks & South American fare like arepas, alfajores & empanadas. Very delicious
Beans flame-roasted on-site, plus bakery goods, frequent live music & patio seating on Lake Austin. When the weather is fine, the 300-seat deck at Mozart's on Lake Austin is the perfect place to drink a fresh cup of coffee (roasted on site) and take in some music.
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Mozart's Coffee Roasters
3825 Lake Austin Blvd
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Beans flame-roasted on-site, plus bakery goods, frequent live music & patio seating on Lake Austin. When the weather is fine, the 300-seat deck at Mozart's on Lake Austin is the perfect place to drink a fresh cup of coffee (roasted on site) and take in some music.
Cafe serving coffee & espresso drinks plus Japanese toast & other bites in snug, hip digs.
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Sa-Tén
916 Springdale Rd
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Cafe serving coffee & espresso drinks plus Japanese toast & other bites in snug, hip digs.
Located in a renovated historic home in the East Cesar Chavez neighborhood, Cenote specializes in high quality espresso and local fair trade coffees, but that isn't all this coffeehouse has to offer. The menu includes delicious pastries, breakfast and lunch sandwiches, salads and plenty of gluten-free options, all made with local organic ingredients. With great coffee, fresh food, and a comfortable atmosphere, Cenote is definitely worth checking out.
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Cenote
1010 E Cesar Chavez St
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Located in a renovated historic home in the East Cesar Chavez neighborhood, Cenote specializes in high quality espresso and local fair trade coffees, but that isn't all this coffeehouse has to offer. The menu includes delicious pastries, breakfast and lunch sandwiches, salads and plenty of gluten-free options, all made with local organic ingredients. With great coffee, fresh food, and a comfortable atmosphere, Cenote is definitely worth checking out.

Restaurants Nearby

My favorite restaurants within 10 mins drive from the house (dollar sign indicates price level). Feel free to ask the host for more food recommendations in Austin.
$ Lofty, stylish counter serve doling out hefty portions of Vietnamese chow, from pho to banh mi.
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Pho Please
1920 E Riverside Dr
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$ Lofty, stylish counter serve doling out hefty portions of Vietnamese chow, from pho to banh mi.
$ The city’s favorite Korean-Mexican restaurant. Try the kimchi beef fries
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Chi'Lantro
1509 S Lamar Blvd
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$ The city’s favorite Korean-Mexican restaurant. Try the kimchi beef fries
$ A menu true to its namesake with all things Asian from pho to pad thai, plus a buffet.
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888 Pan Asian Restaurant
2400 E Oltorf St
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$ A menu true to its namesake with all things Asian from pho to pad thai, plus a buffet.
$$ Kemuri Tatsu-ya is an izakaya for adventurous eaters. Offering smoked meats, yakitori, and izakaya classics with full bar.
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Kemuri Tatsu-Ya
2713 E 2nd St
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$$ Kemuri Tatsu-ya is an izakaya for adventurous eaters. Offering smoked meats, yakitori, and izakaya classics with full bar.
$$$ Sustainability focused farm-to-table Italian with pasta & artisanal chocolate on a rotational menu.
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Intero Restaurant
2612 E Cesar Chavez St
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$$$ Sustainability focused farm-to-table Italian with pasta & artisanal chocolate on a rotational menu.
$$ Same owner as 888 Pan Asian Restaurant, but higher scale with nicer atmosphere and better presentation of food
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1618 Asian Fusion
1618 E Riverside Dr
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$$ Same owner as 888 Pan Asian Restaurant, but higher scale with nicer atmosphere and better presentation of food
$$$ French restaurant. Steaks & snails plus wine & cocktails in a little bungalow with a light-strung patio.
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Justine's
4710 E 5th St
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$$$ French restaurant. Steaks & snails plus wine & cocktails in a little bungalow with a light-strung patio.
$$$ Gourmet New American fare served in a polished cafe space in a converted gas station/Laundromat.
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Launderette
2115 Holly St
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$$$ Gourmet New American fare served in a polished cafe space in a converted gas station/Laundromat.
$$. Hopping BBQ counter in a small market offering brisket, pulled pork & sausages, plus outdoor tables.
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La Barbecue
2401 E Cesar Chavez St
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$$. Hopping BBQ counter in a small market offering brisket, pulled pork & sausages, plus outdoor tables.
$$. Spacious, casual stop for pit-smoked meats & housemade sides from famous 4th-generation pitmasters.
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Terry Black's Barbecue
1003 Barton Springs Rd
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$$. Spacious, casual stop for pit-smoked meats & housemade sides from famous 4th-generation pitmasters.

Outdoors

If you're into outdoors and don't mind drive, other scenic parks near Austin include Enchanted Rock State Natural Area, Pedernales Falls State Park, etc.
It's a network of urban trails with multiple access point. The trails are mostly flat and easy to walk. https://austinparks.org/barton-creek-greenbelt/
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Barton Creek Greenbelt
3755 South Capital of Texas Highway
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It's a network of urban trails with multiple access point. The trails are mostly flat and easy to walk. https://austinparks.org/barton-creek-greenbelt/
If the greenbelt is too easy for you and you'd like some fun challenges, this will be a good fit. It's consist of three trails. http://friendsofriverplacetrail.com/
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River Place'i loodusrada
8820 Big View Dr
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If the greenbelt is too easy for you and you'd like some fun challenges, this will be a good fit. It's consist of three trails. http://friendsofriverplacetrail.com/
If you'd like to visit state park in Austin, the McKinney Falls State Park would be your closest choice.
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McKinney Fallsi osariigi park
5808 McKinney Falls Pkwy
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If you'd like to visit state park in Austin, the McKinney Falls State Park would be your closest choice.
Hamilton Pool Preserve is a historic swimming hole. Located 3/4 mile upstream from its confluence with the Pedernales River, Hamilton Creek spills out over limestone outcroppings to create a 50 foot waterfall as it plunges into the head of a steep box canyon. The waterfall never completely dries up, but in dry times it does slow to a trickle. However, the pool's water level stays pretty constant, even during periods of drought. Reservations are required to enter Hamilton Pool Preserve during peak summer months, May-September.
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Hamilton Pooli kaitseala
24300 Hamilton Pool Rd
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Hamilton Pool Preserve is a historic swimming hole. Located 3/4 mile upstream from its confluence with the Pedernales River, Hamilton Creek spills out over limestone outcroppings to create a 50 foot waterfall as it plunges into the head of a steep box canyon. The waterfall never completely dries up, but in dry times it does slow to a trickle. However, the pool's water level stays pretty constant, even during periods of drought. Reservations are required to enter Hamilton Pool Preserve during peak summer months, May-September.
If you'd like to try standup paddling or kayaking on the lake, this is the closet rental shop to the house. There're many more other rental shops near downtown or west of Austin.
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EpicSUP
2200 S Lakeshore Blvd
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If you'd like to try standup paddling or kayaking on the lake, this is the closet rental shop to the house. There're many more other rental shops near downtown or west of Austin.
Barton Springs Pool is a recreational outdoor swimming pool that is filled entirely with water from nearby natural springs. It is located on the grounds of Zilker Park. The pool exists within the channel of Barton Creek and utilizes water from Main Barton Spring, the fourth largest spring in Texas.
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Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton Dr
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Barton Springs Pool is a recreational outdoor swimming pool that is filled entirely with water from nearby natural springs. It is located on the grounds of Zilker Park. The pool exists within the channel of Barton Creek and utilizes water from Main Barton Spring, the fourth largest spring in Texas.
Zilker Metropolitan Park is considered "Austin's most-loved park." This 351-acre metropolitan park is home to a variety of recreation opportunities, facilities and special events for individuals and families.
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Zilkeri botaanikaaed
2220 Barton Springs Rd
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Zilker Metropolitan Park is considered "Austin's most-loved park." This 351-acre metropolitan park is home to a variety of recreation opportunities, facilities and special events for individuals and families.
It’s a little sand beach in the Roy G. Guerrero Park. You could drive or walk to the park to get on the walking trail. You will follow this trail for about 5 minutes until you come to a right turn in the path where a sign listing park rules (with doggie clean-up bags) is posted. Then you turn right and go downhill to the beach.
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Secret Beach
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It’s a little sand beach in the Roy G. Guerrero Park. You could drive or walk to the park to get on the walking trail. You will follow this trail for about 5 minutes until you come to a right turn in the path where a sign listing park rules (with doggie clean-up bags) is posted. Then you turn right and go downhill to the beach.

Music/Shows

Underground jazz bar with nightly live music, plus more than 20 draft beers & wines by the glass.
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Elephant Room
315 Congress Ave
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Underground jazz bar with nightly live music, plus more than 20 draft beers & wines by the glass.
Emo's is a popular music and event venue near the house. Check their calendar and grab the tickets before you go. https://www.emosaustin.com/events-calendar
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Emo's Austin
2015 E Riverside Dr
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Emo's is a popular music and event venue near the house. Check their calendar and grab the tickets before you go. https://www.emosaustin.com/events-calendar
Rock, country, jazz & blues acts, national & local, are found at this legendary South Congress club.
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The Continental Gallery
1313 S Congress Ave
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Rock, country, jazz & blues acts, national & local, are found at this legendary South Congress club.
Performances combine political satire, magic & musical acts.
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Esther's Follies
525 E 6th St
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Performances combine political satire, magic & musical acts.
Lively local bar chain offering speciality cocktails, dueling-piano shows & singing waitstaff.
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Pete's Dueling Piano Bar
421 E 6th St
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Lively local bar chain offering speciality cocktails, dueling-piano shows & singing waitstaff.