South Central Austin Guidebook

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South Central Austin Guidebook

Favorites Eats & Drinks in our neighborhood

These are the most delish cupcakes! They also have awesome lemon bars, cookies and other sweet treats that are worth it!
132 yerel halk öneriyor
Sugar Mama's Bakeshop
1905 S 1st St
132 yerel halk öneriyor
These are the most delish cupcakes! They also have awesome lemon bars, cookies and other sweet treats that are worth it!
Vegetarian or not your going to love this mostly plant based food menu! This place can be pretty busy during brunch but show up late night and sneak in to first come first serve bar service for a late night relaxed dinner.
565 yerel halk öneriyor
Bouldin Creek Cafe
1900 S 1st St
565 yerel halk öneriyor
Vegetarian or not your going to love this mostly plant based food menu! This place can be pretty busy during brunch but show up late night and sneak in to first come first serve bar service for a late night relaxed dinner.
Magnolia is open 24 hours but still serves up some killer dishes! Try the queso or enchiladas or go for breakfast anytime!
478 yerel halk öneriyor
Magnolia Cafe
1920 S Congress Ave
478 yerel halk öneriyor
Magnolia is open 24 hours but still serves up some killer dishes! Try the queso or enchiladas or go for breakfast anytime!
Craving a good hearty salad for lunch? This is the spot. They also have yummy vegi inspired cocktails that are refreshing. They have a beautiful outside patio under a large oak tree.
66 yerel halk öneriyor
Vinaigrette
2201 College Ave
66 yerel halk öneriyor
Craving a good hearty salad for lunch? This is the spot. They also have yummy vegi inspired cocktails that are refreshing. They have a beautiful outside patio under a large oak tree.
A great date night or nicer dinner with a group. This place has a dark and comfortable setting with sharable dishes great for sharing and exploring different dishes together. They also have unique cocktails and a lovely bar and outdoor seating.
349 yerel halk öneriyor
Sway
1417 S 1st St
349 yerel halk öneriyor
A great date night or nicer dinner with a group. This place has a dark and comfortable setting with sharable dishes great for sharing and exploring different dishes together. They also have unique cocktails and a lovely bar and outdoor seating.
Frozen bananas dipped in chocolate or peanut butter with any topping you want?! Yes please right?! Go get one.
17 yerel halk öneriyor
Bananarchy
1311 S 1st St
17 yerel halk öneriyor
Frozen bananas dipped in chocolate or peanut butter with any topping you want?! Yes please right?! Go get one.
Love the plantains and the beans and rice here! They also serve up some awesome rum based drinks. Pretty authentic and festive Cuban spot!
36 yerel halk öneriyor
Habana Restaurant
2728 S Congress Ave
36 yerel halk öneriyor
Love the plantains and the beans and rice here! They also serve up some awesome rum based drinks. Pretty authentic and festive Cuban spot!
115 yerel halk öneriyor
Winebelly
519 W Oltorf St
115 yerel halk öneriyor

Coffee spots nearby for different moods

Cosmic serves coffee and boos and also has many food trucks to grab a quick bite. They often have life music and have plenty of outdoor space for large groups. Its also family friendly!
205 yerel halk öneriyor
Cosmic Coffee + Beer Garden
121 Pickle Rd
205 yerel halk öneriyor
Cosmic serves coffee and boos and also has many food trucks to grab a quick bite. They often have life music and have plenty of outdoor space for large groups. Its also family friendly!
Great local spot for some quick coffee today or stay awhile with your laptop. They have fresh pastries but theres also an awesome breakfast taco truck right outside.
115 yerel halk öneriyor
Once Over Coffee Bar
2009 S 1st St
115 yerel halk öneriyor
Great local spot for some quick coffee today or stay awhile with your laptop. They have fresh pastries but theres also an awesome breakfast taco truck right outside.
Fun to see all the doggies that come with their owners for a beer or a coffee. Lots of outdoor seating and a few trailers serving tacos and other yummy breakfast treats.
435 yerel halk öneriyor
Radio Coffee & Beer
4204 Menchaca Rd
435 yerel halk öneriyor
Fun to see all the doggies that come with their owners for a beer or a coffee. Lots of outdoor seating and a few trailers serving tacos and other yummy breakfast treats.
Probably the closest walking distance from Paradise in the City. A good spot to work from also.
176 yerel halk öneriyor
Summer Moon Coffee
3115 S 1st St
176 yerel halk öneriyor
Probably the closest walking distance from Paradise in the City. A good spot to work from also.
Delicious coffee on the go or for staying and the most amazing authentic columbian pastries. They also have live music some nights.
12 yerel halk öneriyor
Plaza Colombian Coffee
3842 S Congress Ave
12 yerel halk öneriyor
Delicious coffee on the go or for staying and the most amazing authentic columbian pastries. They also have live music some nights.

Outdoor fun

Lots of people know Barton Springs for the fresh cold spring fed pool but not as many know Deep Eddy. The only difference is a solid bottom vs Barton Springs Natural bottom. Make sure you grab some Jim Jims on the way out!
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Deep Eddy Municipal Pool
401 Deep Eddy Ave
322 yerel halk öneriyor
Lots of people know Barton Springs for the fresh cold spring fed pool but not as many know Deep Eddy. The only difference is a solid bottom vs Barton Springs Natural bottom. Make sure you grab some Jim Jims on the way out!
BYOB and work on your golf game. Wether your a beginner or a pro you will enjoy this beautiful property while enjoying a fun game with friends or work on your game solo.
63 yerel halk öneriyor
Butler Park Pitch & Putt
201 Lee Barton Dr
63 yerel halk öneriyor
BYOB and work on your golf game. Wether your a beginner or a pro you will enjoy this beautiful property while enjoying a fun game with friends or work on your game solo.
We love this place! Very hard to park but get dropped off or come early and see the dogs running and round and feel like you are on an island in the middle of nowhere not the middle of Austin. Maybe stop by Hula Hut for a Margarita after or Mozarts for some coffee.
50 yerel halk öneriyor
Red Bud Isle Parkı
3401 Redbud Trail
50 yerel halk öneriyor
We love this place! Very hard to park but get dropped off or come early and see the dogs running and round and feel like you are on an island in the middle of nowhere not the middle of Austin. Maybe stop by Hula Hut for a Margarita after or Mozarts for some coffee.
Take a hike down in this area before or after snaggy some awesome tacos at the original Taco Deli near the entrance. In the summer if its rained enough there is water, so wear your swimmies!
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Campbell's Hole
21 yerel halk öneriyor
Take a hike down in this area before or after snaggy some awesome tacos at the original Taco Deli near the entrance. In the summer if its rained enough there is water, so wear your swimmies!
A scenic run or walk around Austin will take you past some iconic statues, Barton springs pool, nature centers, Zilker Park, and to some cool places to rent a kayak or canoe! Please do not take any scooters on the trail, its against the law & dangerous for everyone.
959 yerel halk öneriyor
Lady Bird Gölü
Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trail
959 yerel halk öneriyor
A scenic run or walk around Austin will take you past some iconic statues, Barton springs pool, nature centers, Zilker Park, and to some cool places to rent a kayak or canoe! Please do not take any scooters on the trail, its against the law & dangerous for everyone.

Indoor fun

This place is legendary and classic Texas. You can grab some BBQ, see all the legendary photos and hear some live music while getting your two step on!
478 yerel halk öneriyor
Broken Spoke
3201 S Lamar Blvd
478 yerel halk öneriyor
This place is legendary and classic Texas. You can grab some BBQ, see all the legendary photos and hear some live music while getting your two step on!
7 yerel halk öneriyor
SPIN Austin
213 W 5th St
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This is an awesome old school bowling alley with some killer tex mex enchiladas.
27 yerel halk öneriyor
Dart Bowl
5700 Grover Ave
27 yerel halk öneriyor
This is an awesome old school bowling alley with some killer tex mex enchiladas.

Sightseeing

Most people know this for the famous "Welcome to Austin" Mural but the building itself is home to the artist, Todd Sanders who owns Road House Relics. He has done custom work for the likes of Willy Nelson and Sandra Bullock and is nationally known for his work and shows in famous New York galleries. Go inside and say hello and grab one of his awesome designs via a t-shirt for a good souvenir.
18 yerel halk öneriyor
Roadhouse Relics
1720 S 1st St
18 yerel halk öneriyor
Most people know this for the famous "Welcome to Austin" Mural but the building itself is home to the artist, Todd Sanders who owns Road House Relics. He has done custom work for the likes of Willy Nelson and Sandra Bullock and is nationally known for his work and shows in famous New York galleries. Go inside and say hello and grab one of his awesome designs via a t-shirt for a good souvenir.
This is where you will find the famous " I love you so much" street art. One your way there you can crews all the great shops on S. Congress and grab some brunch at one of the many restaurant's near there. When on congress you can see the states capital all the way down congress.
495 yerel halk öneriyor
Jo's Coffee
1300 S Congress Ave
495 yerel halk öneriyor
This is where you will find the famous " I love you so much" street art. One your way there you can crews all the great shops on S. Congress and grab some brunch at one of the many restaurant's near there. When on congress you can see the states capital all the way down congress.
Its free! Also its pretty cool to see some historic artwork and walk the the rooms where high profile US leaders spend their time working for our country
1119 yerel halk öneriyor
Texas Senate
1200 Congress Ave
1119 yerel halk öneriyor
Its free! Also its pretty cool to see some historic artwork and walk the the rooms where high profile US leaders spend their time working for our country

Quick bites

This place is historic! Save room for their frozen custard dipped cones!
43 yerel halk öneriyor
Sandy's Hamburgers
603 Barton Springs Rd
43 yerel halk öneriyor
This place is historic! Save room for their frozen custard dipped cones!
Soo good for meat lovers and vegans alike! Counter service and serves you up some fresh food fast! Try their strawberry lemonade, or don't, its addicting!
107 yerel halk öneriyor
Chi'Lantro
1509 S Lamar Blvd
107 yerel halk öneriyor
Soo good for meat lovers and vegans alike! Counter service and serves you up some fresh food fast! Try their strawberry lemonade, or don't, its addicting!
P. Terry's is like Austin's In and Out. Except they use quality ingredients like grass fed beef and have veggie burgers and other healthy options like wheat buns plus its open late and the lemonade is amazing!
302 yerel halk öneriyor
P. Terry's Burger Stand
404 S Lamar Blvd
302 yerel halk öneriyor
P. Terry's is like Austin's In and Out. Except they use quality ingredients like grass fed beef and have veggie burgers and other healthy options like wheat buns plus its open late and the lemonade is amazing!
This is our favorite spot for a very good fresh sand-which there are many across town its a local chain and a local fav.
124 yerel halk öneriyor
ThunderCloud Subs
2308 Lake Austin Blvd
124 yerel halk öneriyor
This is our favorite spot for a very good fresh sand-which there are many across town its a local chain and a local fav.
This looks like a mini ethnic grocery store but it secretly serves the best Chicken Shawarma out there and for super cheap! Get it while its hot, check to make sure they are open before you go. Mostly open on weekdays.
28 yerel halk öneriyor
Phoenicia
2912 S Lamar Blvd
28 yerel halk öneriyor
This looks like a mini ethnic grocery store but it secretly serves the best Chicken Shawarma out there and for super cheap! Get it while its hot, check to make sure they are open before you go. Mostly open on weekdays.

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Its generally pretty warm here in Texas

Even if its dead winter, check the weather before you come and make sure you have layers incase a 32 degree morning goes to an 80 degree sunny day. Texas weather can change quickly! Always pack a swim suit, you never know!
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This is a pretty informal place

A lot of businesses and restaurants here are pretty casual. We like to dress up sometimes for special occasions but generally people are pretty laid back.
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HEB is your friend

If your staying in an air bnb with a kitchen grab a few light groceries and snacks from local Texas grocery chain and make a dinner with your crew one night.
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Texas loves their cars

Lots of people drive here, lucky for you then you don't have to! Its easy to get a Lyft to and from central and surround areas. We also have many other forms of transportation in Austin including rental scooters, bikes, buses. We do have a train but its not probably not going anywhere you are looking to go. However, there is an Amtrak stop in Austin if you prefer taking scenic routes around Texas. We do recommend a rental car if exploring other areas of Texas while here. There are many cool day trips you can take from Austin like floating the shortest river in the world in New Braunfels or seeing the Alamo in San Antonio.
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Wear your cowboy boots if you go two stepping

Its easier to dance, and the locals take you more seriously. If you want to fill up your dance card, wear your boots!
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The Brew

Austin's beloved Salsa and Jazz band. They play beautiful latin grooves and have a loyal following of Salsa dancers. Look them up in advance and see if they are preforming anywhere during your visit for a fun night out!