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1 | Created by 'Tex-pat' & former Austinite Sadie Witkowski (@SadieWit) for your enjoyment! | |||||
2 | Name | Address | Establishment | Why to go | category | Link |
3 | San Jacinto Saloon | 300 E 6th St, Austin, TX 78701 | bar | Historic building on the main drag for late night drinking; strong Two-Step vibes, a la Walker; owned by Jared Padalecki | SPN | https://www.sanjacsaloon.com/ |
4 | Radio Coffee | 4204 Menchaca Rd, Austin, TX 78704 | coffeeshop | Legend goes that Radio Company (Jensen & Steve Carlson's joint music venture) was named after this coffeeshop; regardless the caffeine options are excellent & food trucks provide a variety of grub | SPN | https://www.radiocoffeeandbeer.com/ |
5 | Stag | 1423 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704 | clothing shop | Famous among SPN fans for the demin embroidered shirt Jensen wore to a con, but also legitimately the best men's clothing store I've ever been to, even if it's not really in my price range | SPN/local pick | https://stagprovisions.com/?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiAlJKuBhAdEiwAnZb7ledVWexoTz8K-Zc_KlXauo05jKLC1g1Zr2uomiCuvCEImCZQptjizhoCwDgQAvD_BwE |
6 | Hamilton Pool | 24300 Hamilton Pool Road, Dripping Springs, Texas 78620 | park | Right next to FBBC, this natural watering hole (similar to a cenote) makes you feel miles away from the city. You DO need a reservation to go, so check availability | local pick | https://parks.traviscountytx.gov/parks/hamilton-pool-preserve |
7 | Congress Bridge (bats) | Lady Bird Lake, Austin, TX 78701 | park | Austin went from fearing our nocturnal mammal neighbors, to fully embracing them! Go to congress street bridge at sunset for a show as Mexican Freetail Bats emerge from under the road and take off into the night! Don't worry, the bats wont bother you, they're on the hunt for some tasty bugs! | ATX Tourist | |
8 | HEB (tortillas!) | multiple locations | grocery store | I know this seems like a weird addition, but frankly HEB provides better disaster relief than the state gov. It's a beloved TX institution with the freshest produce you'll ever find. But best of all are their inhouse flour tortillas, made fresh daily! Seriously, I bring home a pack or two every time I visit. And who knows, if you go to the one in Dripping Springs then you might run into Jake Abel! | local pick | https://www.heb.com/ |
9 | Flores Breakfast Tacos | 920 US-290, Dripping Springs, TX 78620 | restaurant/bakery | Best breakfast tacos, hands down. Don't let the little building fool you, this place is a Drip institution for the last 20+ years | local pick | |
10 | Thyme & Dough | 333 US-290, Dripping Springs, TX 78620 | restaurant | Local bakery run by a belgian baker who takes pasteries seriously. Try the massive cinnamon rolls! | local pick | https://thymeanddough.com/ |
11 | Zilker Park | Austin, TX 78746 | park | Huge park in downtown Austin with great running trails, places to rent kayaks, and lots of open space. Also home to the ACL music festival each fall | ATX Tourist | |
12 | Barton Springs | 2131 William Barton Dr, Austin, TX 78746 | park | Spring waters emerge from underground caverns, keeping the waters a chilly 68-70 degrees, which is perfect for a summer day in central Texas. Bring your swim goggles and if you're lucky, you might spot the Texas Blind Salamander (it looks like a baby axolotl!) | ATX Tourist | https://www.austintexas.gov/department/barton-springs-pool |
13 | Green Belt | 3755 S Capital of Texas Hwy B, Austin, TX 78704 | park | This park is basically a stretch of land running along Barton Creek. It's the most shady of the parks listed here and perfect for hiking, rock climbing, and wading in the creek if there's enough water. | ATX Tourist | https://austinparks.org/park/barton-creek-greenbelt/ |
14 | Tiki Tatsuya | 1300 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704 | restaurant/bar | If you like tropical cocktails and bars that commit to a theme, this place is perfect! Go full tiki with the fruity drinks and try the tasty taro tots. Be warned, if your group is more than 3 people you will want to make a reservation | local pick | https://www.tiki-tatsuya.com/ |
15 | Jester King | 13187 Fitzhugh Rd, Austin, TX 78736 | brewery | One of the earliest successful craft breweries in the area, they first gained recognition for their extensive & unusal brewing yeast collection. These days it's a bit more touristy, but still a great vibe. | ATX Tourist | https://jesterkingbrewery.com/ |
16 | Lazarus Rising | 4803 Airport Blvd, Austin, TX 78751 | brewery | Look, I just personally love this brewery: both the beer they make & the vibes they curate. Bonus points for having excellent breakfast tacos as well! My head cannon is that the name is SPN related, but I've seen no evidence to show for it... | SPN/local pick | https://www.lazarusbrewing.com/ |
17 | Easy Tiger | 1501 E 7th St, Austin, TX 78702 | bakery/bar | Originally located off Waller Creek, this german-style bakery with a large beer selection now has 3 larger locations. Even if you're not a beer drinker, it's worth visiting for the food alone. | ATX Tourist | https://www.easytigerusa.com/ |
18 | Texas State Capitol | 1100 Congress Ave., Austin, TX 78701 | landmark | Free & open to the public, the Texas Capitol building was actually used as a standin for the DC capitol in the movie Spy Kids 2! If you have time for a ghost tour in Austin, there's always a few spooky stories to share about the state building. | ATX Tourist | https://tspb.texas.gov/prop/tc/tc/capitol.html |
19 | Small Victory | 108 E 7th St, Austin, TX 78701 | bar | More of a speakeasy than a cocktail bar, they serve expertly crafted drinks. | local pick | http://smallvictory.bar/ |
20 | Kerby Lane Cafe | 3704 Kerbey Ln, Austin, TX 78731 | restaurant | Although now a chain, the original location remains the best. The brightly painted house has more seating than you'd expect. It's a mix of tex-mex and classic diner foods, with the kerby queso & specialty pancakes always sure to be a crowd pleaser. | local pick | https://kerbeylanecafe.com/menu |
21 | The Broken Spoke | 3201 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704 | dance hall/bar | The likely inspiration for Walker's Side Step bar. It's a historic western dance hall wither regular offerings of Texas Two-Step dance lessons. | SPN/local pick | https://www.brokenspokeaustintx.net/ |
22 | SoCo (South Congress) | 1301 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704 | landmark | Home of the "I love you" wall, Stag Provisions, Tecovas Boots, Imogene + Willie, and a bunch of other very hip, very expensive stores. Worth walking around, even if you just get a coffee from Jo's and an ice cream from Amy's. | SPN/ATX Tourist | |
23 | South Austin Beer Garden (Family Business Beer Company pop-up) | 10700 Menchaca Rd, Austin, TX 78748 | brewery | While the FBBC brewery and tap room are currently closed, you can still get their beer on tap! Gino and the team will be setting up a pop-up at this location to welcome the SPN Family. | SPN/ATX Tourist | http://southaustinbeergarden.com/ |
24 | El Arroyo | 1624 W 5th St, Austin, TX 78703 | restaurant | If you're arriving by Thursday night, stop by this great TexMex restuarant for their $1 margaritas. | local pick | https://elarroyo.com/menu-4/ |
25 | Black Swan Yoga | 913 E Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX 78702 | yoga studio | This local chain started as a donations-based yoga studio and offers a wide variety of classes: from beginners to power to hot yoga. If you're looking for a way to relax and stretch out the stress, this is your place. | local pick | https://www.blackswanyoga.com/healcode/cesar-chavez-book |
26 | Central Market | 4001 N Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78756 | grocery store | A grocery store sometimes described as a Whole Foods type shop, this bougie version of HEB offers an incredible cheese and wine selection, excellent local products, and fair prices. | local pick | https://www.centralmarket.com/locations/austin-north-lamar?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=cm_stores |
27 | Suerte | 1800 E 6th St, Austin, TX 78702 | restaurant | If you're looking to spend a bit more money on an upscale meal, Suerte is an excellent choice. All of their dishes use heritage varietals of corn that elevate a simple taco or tamale to something truly incredible. | local pick | https://www.suerteatx.com/ |
28 | Toy Joy | 403 W 2nd St, Austin, TX 78701 | toy store | True 'Weird Austin' original, this toy store stocks quirky toys, anime figurines, and all sorts of things you wont find anywhere else. | ATX Tourist | http://www.toyjoy.com/ |
29 | Cenote | 1010 E Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX 78702 | coffeeshop | A cute coffee shop on the east side of town, not too far from the convention center if you need a pick-me-up. | local pick | https://cenoteaustin.com/ |
30 | 4th st, 6th st, & Rainey street | 4th: between Guadelupe & Brazos; 6th: between Brazos & Sabine | bar(s) | Three different streets, each with different sorts of bars and atmospheres you might enjoy. Feeling like you want something more upscale with food options? Wander 4th street. Want to party hard like you're in the New Orleans French Quarter? Hit 6th street. Looking for a drink on a patio and some people watching? Rainey is your best bet! | ATX Tourist | |
31 | Loro | 2115 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704 | restaurant | Texan BBQ meets Korean fusion food. If you can make it there for happy hour, you wont be disappointed! | local pick | https://www.loroeats.com/locations/austin/south-lamar/ |
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