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Featured🥾 Hiking TrailsAnn and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail
The 10-mile loop around Lady Bird Lake — Austin’s favorite run, walk and bike.
🏡 Locals’ favorite ideas
The neighborhood spots Austinites keep coming back to.
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Featured🍽️ RestaurantsLeRoy and Lewis Barbecue
New-school Texas barbecue with a Michelin star — beef cheeks, inventive sides and South Austin vibes.
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Featured🦸 Costume ShopsLucy in Disguise with Diamonds
Austin’s legendary costume shop — rentals and sales for Halloween and every theme party.
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Featured🏊 Pools & Swimming HolesBarton Springs Pool
Spring-fed pool that stays around 68°F all year.
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Featured🍽️ RestaurantsLa Barbecue
Michelin-starred brisket, beef ribs and chipotle sausage from an East Austin favorite.
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🎳 Bowling AlleysDart Bowl
Retro bowling alley (famous for its enchiladas) since 1958.
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🛼 Skating Rinks & Skate ParksHouse Park Skatepark
Downtown concrete skatepark beside Shoal Creek.
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🍽️ RestaurantsInterStellar BBQ
Northwest Austin’s Michelin-starred barbecue — peach-tea glazed pork belly and peppery brisket.
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🍽️ RestaurantsJoe’s Bakery & Coffee Shop
East Austin breakfast-taco institution since 1962.
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☕ Coffee ShopsRadio Coffee & Beer
Neighborhood hangout with live music on the porch and tacos out back.
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🍽️ RestaurantsRamen Tatsu-Ya
Rich tonkotsu bowls from Austin’s ramen pioneers.
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🍺 Breweries & DistilleriesSt. Elmo Brewing Co.
Neighborhood brewery anchoring the St. Elmo arts district.
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🥾 Hiking TrailsBarton Creek Greenbelt
Rugged canyon trails with swimming holes like Twin Falls and Sculpture Falls (when the creek flows).
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🚚 Food Truck ParksCuantos Tacos
Mexico City-style street tacos (try the suadero) from a Michelin Bib Gourmand trailer.
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🤠 Dance Halls & Honky-TonksDonn’s Depot
Piano bar and dance floor in a vintage train depot and caboose.
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☕ Coffee ShopsEpoch Coffee (North Loop)
Laid-back, late-night-friendly coffee spot for studying and hanging out.
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🎸 Live Music VenuesHole in the Wall
Drag-side dive near UT with free shows and decades of history.
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🍽️ RestaurantsHome Slice Pizza
New York-style slices on South Congress — open late on weekends.
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🍽️ RestaurantsKerbey Lane Cafe (Original)
Pancakes and queso since 1980 — the classic Austin diner.
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🍽️ RestaurantsLouie Mueller Barbecue
Smoke-blackened walls and peppery beef ribs since 1949.
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🍽️ RestaurantsMagnolia Cafe (South Congress)
“Love Thy Neighbor, Love Thy Mag” — gingerbread pancakes and Mag Mud queso.
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🍽️ RestaurantsMicklethwait Craft Meats
Michelin Bib Gourmand trailer known for house-made sausages, brisket and lemon-poppyseed coleslaw.
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🍽️ RestaurantsNixta Taqueria
Heirloom-corn masa and inventive tacos — a Michelin Green Star and Bib Gourmand.
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⛳ Mini GolfPeter Pan Mini-Golf
Quirky, giant-statue mini golf since 1948 — BYOB for grown-ups.