Deborah's Guidebook
Drinks & Music
BYO liquor! They have beer and set ups. Very friendly staff and great, local, live music. Just a block from our condo.
Also check out the “secret bar” scene in Austin
http://www.wheretraveler.com/Austin/eat/5-best-secret-bars-austin
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Carousel Lounge
1110 E 52nd StBYO liquor! They have beer and set ups. Very friendly staff and great, local, live music. Just a block from our condo.
Also check out the “secret bar” scene in Austin
http://www.wheretraveler.com/Austin/eat/5-best-secret-bars-austin
Where Cheers meets karaoke. Nobody takes anything too seriously here; it’s just bare bones fun. Hidden under a Congress Ave parking garage since 1979, it’s been my favorite dive bar since my days at UT. Still going strong!
512-474-7091
510 South Congress Ave
6.3 miles from condo
Mon-Sat 11:00AM-2:00AM
Sun 12:00PM-2:00AM
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Ego's Bar
510 S Congress AveWhere Cheers meets karaoke. Nobody takes anything too seriously here; it’s just bare bones fun. Hidden under a Congress Ave parking garage since 1979, it’s been my favorite dive bar since my days at UT. Still going strong!
512-474-7091
510 South Congress Ave
6.3 miles from condo
Mon-Sat 11:00AM-2:00AM
Sun 12:00PM-2:00AM
Beautifully restored luxury hotel from the early 1800s right on 6th St in downtown Austin. Go upstairs to the bar & try the truffle popcorn. The restaurant is $$$$ but worth it. Definitely make a reservation.
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The Driskill
217 Congress AveBeautifully restored luxury hotel from the early 1800s right on 6th St in downtown Austin. Go upstairs to the bar & try the truffle popcorn. The restaurant is $$$$ but worth it. Definitely make a reservation.
Antones is an Austin R&B classic. I used to watch Stevie Ray Vaughn here often. Now, you can watch Jimmy Lee Vaughn, Gary Clark Jr., and many other amazing artists. You gotta be ready to stand though; there’s very few places to sit. Be sure to go next door to Gordough’s for just about everything you can imagine to eat...on a donut. It’s YUMMY!
Antone's Nightclub
305 East 5th StreetAntones is an Austin R&B classic. I used to watch Stevie Ray Vaughn here often. Now, you can watch Jimmy Lee Vaughn, Gary Clark Jr., and many other amazing artists. You gotta be ready to stand though; there’s very few places to sit. Be sure to go next door to Gordough’s for just about everything you can imagine to eat...on a donut. It’s YUMMY!
Entertainment
Dinner, drinks, and a movie...at the same time!
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Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Mueller
1911 Aldrich StDinner, drinks, and a movie...at the same time!
If you only do one thing in Austin, do this! Sort of like SNL, but with an Austin, Texas vibe. Not for young kids.
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Esther's Follies
525 E 6th StIf you only do one thing in Austin, do this! Sort of like SNL, but with an Austin, Texas vibe. Not for young kids.
The Austin Rollergirls practice right down 51st from the condo. Check out their schedule online at TXRD.com for some super cool entertainment.
https://www.texasmonthly.com/the-culture/a-look-inside-rollergirls-a-photo-book-about-flat-track-roller-derby-in-austin/
Bartholomew's Roller Derby Track
2104 East 51st StreetThe Austin Rollergirls practice right down 51st from the condo. Check out their schedule online at TXRD.com for some super cool entertainment.
https://www.texasmonthly.com/the-culture/a-look-inside-rollergirls-a-photo-book-about-flat-track-roller-derby-in-austin/
Fantastic children’s exploration & discovery museum.
https://thinkeryaustin.org/
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Thinkery
1830 Simond AveFantastic children’s exploration & discovery museum.
https://thinkeryaustin.org/
The Original Pinballz Arcade in Austin is the birthplace of Pinballz. Opened in 2010 after the owner’s personal collection started to get out of hand, the Burnet location has quenched Austin’s thirst for pinball machines and classic arcades ever since. The Original Pinballz Arcade features the largest selection of classic pinball machines, a terrific variety of modern games, and a wide variety of ticket and redemption/award gaming fun. With tasty fare and soft drinks available from our Replay Cafe, and a customer-friendly BYOB policy, The Original Pinballz Arcade is the perfect choice for your next birthday celebration, date night, etc.
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Pinballz Arcade
8940 Research BlvdThe Original Pinballz Arcade in Austin is the birthplace of Pinballz. Opened in 2010 after the owner’s personal collection started to get out of hand, the Burnet location has quenched Austin’s thirst for pinball machines and classic arcades ever since. The Original Pinballz Arcade features the largest selection of classic pinball machines, a terrific variety of modern games, and a wide variety of ticket and redemption/award gaming fun. With tasty fare and soft drinks available from our Replay Cafe, and a customer-friendly BYOB policy, The Original Pinballz Arcade is the perfect choice for your next birthday celebration, date night, etc.
Ax throwing...BYOB...what could go wrong?! But seriously, it’s pretty cool. You really need to call ahead to book a time., and wear closed toe shoes. They’ll teach you the safe way to throw. The closest location is on Airport Blvd, 4 miles from the condo. 512-887-2937
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Urban Axes Austin
812 Airport BlvdAx throwing...BYOB...what could go wrong?! But seriously, it’s pretty cool. You really need to call ahead to book a time., and wear closed toe shoes. They’ll teach you the safe way to throw. The closest location is on Airport Blvd, 4 miles from the condo. 512-887-2937
Chicken shit bingo on Sundays, 4:00PM - 8:00PM!
512-524-1291
5434 Burnet Rd
2.9 miles from condo
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Ginny's Little Longhorn Saloon
5434 Burnet RdChicken shit bingo on Sundays, 4:00PM - 8:00PM!
512-524-1291
5434 Burnet Rd
2.9 miles from condo
Capcitycomedy.com
8120 Research Blvd. Ste. 100
3.9 miles from condo
512-467-2333
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Capitol City Comedy Club
11506 Research BlvdCapcitycomedy.com
8120 Research Blvd. Ste. 100
3.9 miles from condo
512-467-2333
Multiple salt water pools for kids and adults, including a lap pool, splash zone, and even a lily pad obstacle course. Very clean. Lockers available. $9 for non-resident adults. Free with military ID.
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Bartholomew Municipal Pool
1800 E 51st StMultiple salt water pools for kids and adults, including a lap pool, splash zone, and even a lily pad obstacle course. Very clean. Lockers available. $9 for non-resident adults. Free with military ID.
Sightseeing
Wanna see North America’s largest bat colony? Head for the Congress Ave bridge, just a few miles from the condo!
https://www.austintexas.org/things-to-do/outdoors/bat-watching/
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Statesman Bat Observation Center
305 S Congress AveWanna see North America’s largest bat colony? Head for the Congress Ave bridge, just a few miles from the condo!
https://www.austintexas.org/things-to-do/outdoors/bat-watching/
With its beautiful trees, fountains, sculptures, friezes, and architecture, UT Austin is well worth a visit. Be sure to hit the Blanton Museum, and The Tower Tour.
https://universityunions.utexas.edu/food-fun/tower-tours
University of Texas
2515 SpeedwayWith its beautiful trees, fountains, sculptures, friezes, and architecture, UT Austin is well worth a visit. Be sure to hit the Blanton Museum, and The Tower Tour.
https://universityunions.utexas.edu/food-fun/tower-tours
The Jackson kayaks they use At Live/Love/Paddle are top notch and very comfortable. Fantastic sightseeing along Town Lake.
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Live Love Paddle
1610 E Riverside DrThe Jackson kayaks they use At Live/Love/Paddle are top notch and very comfortable. Fantastic sightseeing along Town Lake.
Congress and 11th St
Tours
Mon-Fri 8:30AM-4:30PM
Sat 9:30AM-3:30PM
Sun 12:00PM-3:30PM
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Texas Senate
1200 Congress AveCongress and 11th St
Tours
Mon-Fri 8:30AM-4:30PM
Sat 9:30AM-3:30PM
Sun 12:00PM-3:30PM
A beautiful, zen, experience.
605 Azie Morton Rd
6.6 miles from condo
512-445-5582
Mon-closed
Tues-Fri 10:00AM-4:00PM
Sat-Sun 12:00PM-4:00PM
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Umlauf Sculpture Garden & Museum
605 Azie Morton RdA beautiful, zen, experience.
605 Azie Morton Rd
6.6 miles from condo
512-445-5582
Mon-closed
Tues-Fri 10:00AM-4:00PM
Sat-Sun 12:00PM-4:00PM
If you’re up for a work out, climbing all 106 steps up the historical flagstone staircase to reach the top of Austin's famous 775 foot tall promontory, oughta do it! And the view from the top is worth it.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mount_Bonnell
3800 Mount Bonnell Dr.
4.1 miles from condo
512-974-6700
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Mount Bonnell
If you’re up for a work out, climbing all 106 steps up the historical flagstone staircase to reach the top of Austin's famous 775 foot tall promontory, oughta do it! And the view from the top is worth it.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mount_Bonnell
3800 Mount Bonnell Dr.
4.1 miles from condo
512-974-6700
Hippie Hollow is the only legally recognized clothing-optional public park in the State of Texas. Sometimes erroneously labeled as a beach, the park actually sits on a somewhat steep slope above Lake Travis with limestone steps that can be quite rugged in some spots. Depending on the water level of the lake, access to the water may require some rock climbing
7000 Comanche Trail
16 miles from condo
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Hippie Hollow park
7000 Comanche TrailHippie Hollow is the only legally recognized clothing-optional public park in the State of Texas. Sometimes erroneously labeled as a beach, the park actually sits on a somewhat steep slope above Lake Travis with limestone steps that can be quite rugged in some spots. Depending on the water level of the lake, access to the water may require some rock climbing
7000 Comanche Trail
16 miles from condo
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 in Austin, Texas. The pool exists within the channel of Barton Creek and utilizes water from Main Barton Spring, the fourth largest spring in Texas. Always cold;great on a hot summer day!
2131 William Barton Dr
6.8 miles from condo
Mon-Wed 5:00AM–10:00PM
Thursday 5–9AM 7–10PM
Fri-Sun 5:00AM–10:00PM
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Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2131 William Barton DriveBarton 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 in Austin, Texas. The pool exists within the channel of Barton Creek and utilizes water from Main Barton Spring, the fourth largest spring in Texas. Always cold;great on a hot summer day!
2131 William Barton Dr
6.8 miles from condo
Mon-Wed 5:00AM–10:00PM
Thursday 5–9AM 7–10PM
Fri-Sun 5:00AM–10:00PM
Mueller Lake Park is, hands down, the most beautiful park in Austin, in my opinion. It has a wonderful playground for the kids across from the Thinkery kids museum, plus beautiful trails alongside a gorgeous lake. There’s even a food park area and an amphitheater where locals play/teach bocce ball.
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Mueller Lake Park
4550 Mueller BlvdMueller Lake Park is, hands down, the most beautiful park in Austin, in my opinion. It has a wonderful playground for the kids across from the Thinkery kids museum, plus beautiful trails alongside a gorgeous lake. There’s even a food park area and an amphitheater where locals play/teach bocce ball.
Shopping
It’s too hard to describe everything you can find at Uncommon Objects. The vintage/thrift shopping is unparalleled in Austin.
512-442-4000
1602 Fortview Rd
10 miles from condo
7 days a week 10:00AM-7:00PM
Also check out
Hope Family Thrift Store
1122 East 51st St.
.2 miles from condo
Mon-Sat 10:00AM-6:00Pm
Closed Sun
Texas Thrift Store
5319 North IH35
.3 miles from condo
Mon-Sat 8:00AM-8:00PM
Sun 11:00AM-6:00PM
https://do512.com/p/best-vintage-shopping-austin
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Uncommon Objects
1602 Fort View RdIt’s too hard to describe everything you can find at Uncommon Objects. The vintage/thrift shopping is unparalleled in Austin.
512-442-4000
1602 Fortview Rd
10 miles from condo
7 days a week 10:00AM-7:00PM
Also check out
Hope Family Thrift Store
1122 East 51st St.
.2 miles from condo
Mon-Sat 10:00AM-6:00Pm
Closed Sun
Texas Thrift Store
5319 North IH35
.3 miles from condo
Mon-Sat 8:00AM-8:00PM
Sun 11:00AM-6:00PM
https://do512.com/p/best-vintage-shopping-austin
Hope Family Thrift Store is one of my favorite thrift stores among the dozens of awesome ones in Austin. Great household goods, jewelry, clothes, even furniture. Check for daily/weekly sales. The proceeds benefit victims of disasters in the local area.
Hope Family Thrift Store
13801 E 51st StHope Family Thrift Store is one of my favorite thrift stores among the dozens of awesome ones in Austin. Great household goods, jewelry, clothes, even furniture. Check for daily/weekly sales. The proceeds benefit victims of disasters in the local area.
Texas Thrift Store
5319 N Interstate Hwy 35The clothing section is HUGE, at Texas Thrift Store. Great sales days too.
All things Longhorn are available at the University Coop! HOOK EM HORNS! 🤘
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University Co-op
2246 Guadalupe StAll things Longhorn are available at the University Coop! HOOK EM HORNS! 🤘