There’s no place like Austin! We’re home to so many delicious restaurants, one-of-a-kind activities, and amazing neighborhoods that it’s hard to visit them all. Explore a few of our favorite Austin areas and neighborhoods below.
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This 6-floor library features modern architecture, high-tech amenities, a roof garden, a cafe, and a shop.
710 W Cesar Chavez St | 512.974.7400
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Renovated houses turned into bungalow bars reign supreme on Rainey, the increasingly popular tucked-away street.
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Once a former industrial section of southwest downtown Austin that has undergone a dramatic transformation into a vibrant, mixed-use urban neighborhood.
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The urban park boasts a one-and-a-half-mile hike-and-bike trail, multiple lawns for fitness and leisure time, and custom-built playscapes.
500 E 12th St
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A community of artists, gallerists, and other creative types, located on almost four acres on Austin’s east side.
916 Springdale Rd | 512.939.6665
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Currently under renovation, Parque Comal or Comal Park is nestled in central east Austin on the corner of Comal and 3rd Street.
300 Comal St | 512.974.6700
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Better get up early if you want some of this delicious brisket. The line starts forming at 10 am and when it runs out, they’re closed.
900 E 11th St | 512.653.1187
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Built in 1841, the French Legation was once an impressive estate for the French chargé d’affaires to Republic of Texas and situated on 21 hilltop acres.
802 San Marcos St | 737.226.1399
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The Contemporary Austin | Laguna Gloria
Venture through the grounds to discover outdoor scultures framed by nature created by contemporary artists from around the world.
3809 W 35th St | 512.458.8191
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The state’s oldest swimming pool, Deep Eddy, offers lap swimming, wading pool, and pool-side movies in the summer.
401 Deep Eddy Ave | 512.472.8546
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This eighteen-hole public golf course situated on approximately 141 acres offers challenging play for golfers at every skill level.
2901 Enfield Rd | 512.477.6963
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This “Austin original” offers beans flame-roasted on-site, bakery goods, frequent live music, and patio seating on Lake Austin.
3825 Lake Austin Blvd | 512.477.2900
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If you want to do the Texas two-step, this is the place to go. This dance hall is internationally known as an authentic honky-tonk with live music and boot-scootin’.
3201 S Lamar Blvd | 512.442.6189
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Visitors and residents alike line up nightly on the Congress Avenue Bridge to witness the bats fly out from beneath the bridge.
Congress Ave | 512.364.0759
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Perla’s Seafood and Oyster Bar
Fish, oysters, and surf ‘n’ turf are dished at this laid-back spot with an open kitchen and shaded patio.
1400 S Congress Ave | 512.291.7300
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Operating since 1946, this cash-only family attraction features a variety of characters, obstacles, and surprises on two 18-hole courses.
1207 Barton Springs Rd | 512.472.1033
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Bull Creek District Park + Greenbelt
Bull Creek District Park and Greenbelt is an Austin favorite for hiking, mountain biking, fishing, and more.
6701 Lakewood Dr | 512.974.6700
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Since 1975, the County Line has been a tasty staple on Austin’s dining scene. The restaurant is best known for its fall-off-the-bone barbecue.
5204 Ranch Rd 2222 | 512.346.3664
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Located in Covert Park, Mount Bonnell is one of the highest points in Austin at 781 feet and provides a vista for viewing the city, Lake Austin, and the surrounding hills.
3800 Mount Bonnell Rd
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The Texas Military Force Museum
Located at Camp Mabry, the 45,000-square-foot Texas Military Forces Museum explores the history of the Lone Star State.
2200 West 35th St | 512.782.5659
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In the heart of a 152-acre flourishing nature preserve this sophisticated outdoor mall features major brand-name shops, restaurants, a grocery store, and a movie theater.
12700 Hill Country Blvd | 512.263.0001
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Local in source, Texan in spirit, Jack Allen’s brings Southern-inspired flavors infused with the spice of Southwestern cuisine to Austin.
7720 State Hwy 71 West | 512.852.8558
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For those looking to catch dinner and a movie, Moviehouse & Eatery SW Austin features ten dine-in theaters, complete with plush recliners and a dedicated waitstaff.
7415 Southwest Pkwy | 512.572.0770
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Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa
Secluded in the rolling hill country, the newly-renovated Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa is the ultimate retreat completed with top-ranked golf courses, a spa, and more.
8212 Barton Club Dr | 512.329.4000
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Socialize, swim, relax, and cool off from the hot Texas sun at Barton Springs Pool where the water stays a cool 68 degrees all year long.
2201 William Barton Dr | 512.974.6300
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Hotel Granuca Austin is a luxury property styled after an Italian Villa, perched on a hillside with astounding views.
320 S Capital of Texas Hwy | 512.306.6400
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Located in the heart of West Lake Hills, this shopping center is your one-stop-shop for groceries and dry cleaning to banking and dining.
701 S Capital of Texas Hwy | 512.682.5517
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Considered “Austin’s most-loved park”, Zilker Park is a 350-acre park nestled in the heart of downtown, right off Lady Bird Lake.
2207 Lou Neff Rd | 512.974.6700