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ACL venue and Austin's beautiful green space in the heart of the city. Access to the greenbelt for hiking.
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Zilker Metropolitan Park
2207 Barton Springs RdACL venue and Austin's beautiful green space in the heart of the city. Access to the greenbelt for hiking.
Awesome place for a run or cycle while you're in town. I view this as one of Austin's greatest amenities.
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Lady Bird Lake Trail
Lady Bird Lake TrailAwesome place for a run or cycle while you're in town. I view this as one of Austin's greatest amenities.
Rent a bike from this shop, which is walking distance from the house. This is where I take my bike for service and repairs.
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Trek Bicycle Lamar
517 S Lamar BlvdRent a bike from this shop, which is walking distance from the house. This is where I take my bike for service and repairs.
Austin overflows with yoga studios, but this is my favorite. Large studio. They play music during class. Parking can be difficult.
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Wanderlust Yoga Downtown
206 E 4th StAustin overflows with yoga studios, but this is my favorite. Large studio. They play music during class. Parking can be difficult.
Food Scene
Widely regarded as the best sushi in Austin and its walking distance from the house. If you're on a budget, consider the happy hour. Reservations recommended.
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Uchi
801 S Lamar BlvdWidely regarded as the best sushi in Austin and its walking distance from the house. If you're on a budget, consider the happy hour. Reservations recommended.
Austin has no shortage of juice bars, but this is my favorite and it's walking distance from the house.
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JuiceLand
1625 Barton Springs RdAustin has no shortage of juice bars, but this is my favorite and it's walking distance from the house.
Ramen Tatsu-Ya
1234 S Lamar BlvdJapanese comfort food a short walk away.
Odd Duck
1201 S Lamar BlvdFoodies should check out this farm to table gem.
Chi'Lantro
1509 S Lamar BlvdChi'Lantro's first storefront. Try the kimchi fries!
Coffee shop with wifi and outdoor seating is available. We also have a Cafe Medici one block from the house (which doesn't show up on the map unfortunately).
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Patika
2159 S Lamar BlvdCoffee shop with wifi and outdoor seating is available. We also have a Cafe Medici one block from the house (which doesn't show up on the map unfortunately).
VOX Table
1100 South Lamar BoulevardBrunch or nice dinner spot just one block from the house.
Matt's El Rancho
2613 S Lamar BlvdKid-friendly Tex Mex.
Shake Shack
1100 S Lamar BlvdBurgers and shakes just a block from the house.
In-N-Out Burger
3701 South Lamar BoulevardHomesick Californian? We've got you covered.
Wu Chow
500 W 5th StWe finally have dim sum downtown!
Fresh salads with various protein options. Large outdoor seating area.
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Vinaigrette
2201 College AveFresh salads with various protein options. Large outdoor seating area.
Italian with outdoor seating that makes for a great date night.
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Juliet Italian Kitchen
1500 Barton Springs RdItalian with outdoor seating that makes for a great date night.
Lamberts
401 W 2nd StUpscale BBQ.
Our hipster friends in Portland recently established an outpost right here in Austin ;)
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Voodoo Doughnut - 6th Street
212 E 6th StOur hipster friends in Portland recently established an outpost right here in Austin ;)
Frank
407 Colorado StGreat for a large group brunch in the thick of downtown.
Fixe Southern House
500 W 5th StUpscale Southern food. Love the made to order biscuits.
Eberly
615 S Lamar Blvd One the new hotspots in down. Try the crab cornbread!
One of two coffee shops within walking distance of the house. They serve wine!
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Stonehouse Coffee & Bar
1105 S Lamar BlvdOne of two coffee shops within walking distance of the house. They serve wine!
Ice cream shop that sources locally. Short walk from the house.
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Lick Honest Ice Creams
1100 S Lamar BlvdIce cream shop that sources locally. Short walk from the house.
Soup Peddler Real Food & Juice Bar
501 W Mary StGrab a quick cup of soup or a smoothie.
East Side King
2310 S Lamar BlvdAsian fusion by Paul Qui of Top Chef fame.
A favorite brunch spot on South Congress with great outdoor seating. Parking is a bit tough so I'd take a cab.
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Perla's
1400 S Congress AveA favorite brunch spot on South Congress with great outdoor seating. Parking is a bit tough so I'd take a cab.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great place to watch a game with friends. They have a dart board.
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Black Sheep Lodge
2108 S Lamar BlvdGreat place to watch a game with friends. They have a dart board.
Dive bar that serves popcorn. Adjacent food truck serves excellent BBQ--if you get there before they sell out!
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Bat Bar Austin
218 E 6th StDive bar that serves popcorn. Adjacent food truck serves excellent BBQ--if you get there before they sell out!
Entertainment & Activities
A public pool fed by natural springs that is walking distance from the house. Highly recommended if you visit during warm weather months.
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Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton DrA public pool fed by natural springs that is walking distance from the house. Highly recommended if you visit during warm weather months.
Zach Theatre
202 S Lamar BlvdTheater
Movie theater that serves dinner, drinks and snacks walking distance from the house.
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Alamo Drafthouse Cinema South Lamar
1120 S Lamar BlvdMovie theater that serves dinner, drinks and snacks walking distance from the house.
Theater, dance and music performances
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The Long Center for the Performing Arts
701 W Riverside DrTheater, dance and music performances
Essentials
Not walking distance, but one of the closest grocery stores.
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Sprouts Farmers Market
4006 S Lamar BlvdNot walking distance, but one of the closest grocery stores.
Not walking distance, but one of the closest grocery stores.
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Wheatsville Food Co-Op
3101 Guadalupe StNot walking distance, but one of the closest grocery stores.
Sightseeing
Kayak rentals. They lead a paddle to see the bats at the Congress bridge during the season.
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Live Love Paddle
1610 E Riverside DrKayak rentals. They lead a paddle to see the bats at the Congress bridge during the season.