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Austin Recommendations
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items These are my tried and true Austin establishments! Places that live up to the hype or place maybe you've never heard of!
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Swimming Holes
Restaurants
Other Food & Drinks
Local Favorites
Shopping
Swimming Holes
Only a few minutes from Austin. This lake has the feel of a beach (sand!!) without the long travel to one!
Lake Pflugerville Park
Perfect for a sweltering summer day! These pools are spring fed and icy cold! Excellent spot for the whole family!
Barton Springs Municipal Pool
This pool is really nice because it has a dedicated parking lot, a regular chlorine pool, and a spring fed pool that's super cold!
Deep Eddy Municipal Pool
Restaurants
The food and drinks are incredible, try the uchingon bowl is to die for!
Eldorado Cafe
The artichoke appetizer is amazing!! If you've ever just wanted to chow down on artichokes unapologetically, this is your dish. Their burgers and ribs are also incredible!
Bartlett's
Cannot say enough good things - atmosphere, food, drinks, and staff were all amazing! They have a great variety of types of foods, anyone can find anything here! The outside seating is gorgeous and they also have plenty of parking in back!
Bar Peached
Authentic, delicious, and a great atmosphere inside and out! Try the mango margarita (made with fresh mango), their delicious salsa bar (I like the dark, smokey salsa), and their Fajitas!
Polvos
This place has it all - atmosphere, mouth-watering food, and delicious drinks! We had the deviled eggs, sweetbread and duck confit, all were some of the best food I've had.
Péché
Other Food & Drinks
Best to make a reservation. Go into this place with an open mind and have in-depth discussions with your server! I have never had a bad drink here, even drinks I normally would have shied away from. Trust your server, we gave ours creative freedom af...
The Roosevelt Room
Weather you're coming for their famous Christmas light show, the views of Lake Austin, a movie night on the water in an inner tube, or just wanting a yummy and unique treat - this is the place for you!
Mozart's Coffee Roasters
Local Favorites
Excellent and easy hike for people who want to get outdoors and enjoy the beauty of nature! Scenic views and excellent swimming holes after a good rain!!
Barton Creek Greenbelt
All kinds of events and activities take place here. When there's no events going on, it's a great open area for some outdoor fun for family and pets!
Zilker Metropolitan Park
Shopping
The best one-stop-shop for unique and top quality turquoise! Jewelry, clothing, shoes, accessories, they've got it all and it's all so beautiful! You won't find pieces like theirs just anywhere!
Turquoise Trading Post
Their jewelry is so customizable, beautiful, and great quality! They have worked very closely with Camp Mystic and worked to support their Kerrville neighbors with massive donations, so I like to support a company that I know will give back to those ...
James Avery Artisan Jewelry
The best spot to get local, Austin-authentic gifts! The staff are so friendly and you'll find things here that you won't find anywhere else!
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