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The Austin Geek Trail
Austin Books & Comics is one of The Austin Geek Trail.

1. Austin Books & Comics

9.5
5002 N Lamar Blvd (Capitol Ct), Austin, TX
Comic Book Store · 37 tips and reviews

Diane L.Diane Lewis: This place is way bigger than it seems from the outside. Lots of merch besides books/comics - great for gifts for the comic lover in your life!

Toy Joy is one of The Austin Geek Trail.

2. Toy Joy

8.2
403 W 2nd St (Guadalupe St.), Austin, TX
Toy Store · Downtown Austin · 53 tips and reviews

RyanRyan: This is a great toy store where you can act like a kid for a change. Find everything from glow-in-the-dark Jesus products to Japanese imports. Ice cream parlor and parking in the back.

Domy Books is one of The Austin Geek Trail.

3. Domy Books

913 E Cesar Chavez St (San Marcos St.), Austin, TX
Bookstore · 6 tips and reviews

Social N.Social News Network: This book outlet is perfect for zine-geeks and artsy people alike. There are unique trinkets and awesome design posters. If you're visiting Austin and want to take back souvenirs, consider Domy.

Alamo Drafthouse Village is one of The Austin Geek Trail.

4. Alamo Drafthouse Village

9.3
2700 W Anderson Ln, Austin, TX
Movie Theater · North Shoal Creek · 104 tips and reviews

Greg S.Greg Self: Best movie experience on the planet!

Martha’s Contemporary is one of The Austin Geek Trail.

5. Martha’s Contemporary

8.5
4115 Guadalupe St, Austin, TX
Art Gallery · Hyde Park · 9 tips and reviews

Social N.Social News Network: Great art and openings, especially the Adventure Time gallery! They release limited edition movie posters, but the posters go quick!

Dragon's Lair Comics is one of The Austin Geek Trail.

6. Dragon's Lair Comics

6111 Burnet Rd, Austin, TX
Comic Book Store · Brentwood · 8 tips and reviews

Caster V.Caster Vie-Jones: Pretty sweet place if you got a bit of time and a thirst for calming your inner geek

Pinballz Arcade is one of The Austin Geek Trail.

7. Pinballz Arcade

8.6
8940 Research Blvd Ste 100 (btw Burnet Rd & Putnam Dr), Austin, TX
Arcade · Crestview - Wooten · 82 tips and reviews

NatalieNatalie: this is the best place ever

Monkey See Monkey Do is one of The Austin Geek Trail.

8. Monkey See Monkey Do

8.1
1712 S Congress Ave (Milton St W), Austin, TX
Gift Store · Bouldin Creek · 15 tips and reviews

Philly B.Philly Banks: Awesome eclectic collectibles. Great books and a huge selection of 'Kid Robot' toys. Read more.

Tribe Comics and Games is one of The Austin Geek Trail.

9. Tribe Comics and Games

8.9
3005 S Lamar Blvd Ste D-113, Austin, TX
Comic Book Store · South Lamar · 8 tips and reviews

Edward S.Edward Steigman: Great friendly staff and awesome selection on both comics and games. Staff is very helpful ask them anything!

Gourdough's is one of The Austin Geek Trail.

10. Gourdough's

8.8
1503 S 1st St (at Monroe), Austin, TX
Donut Shop · Bouldin Creek · 219 tips and reviews

Gauri M.Gauri Manglik: Big. Fat. Donuts. Had the funky monkey and 'twas delicious. (4 of 4 petals via Fondu) Read more.

Daily Juice - Hyde Park is one of The Austin Geek Trail.

11. Daily Juice - Hyde Park

4500 Duval St (45th St), Austin, TX
Juice Bar · Hyde Park · 29 tips and reviews

Kurt D.Kurt Duffeck: Be prepared to feel healthy and energized for the rest of the day after one of these fresh nutrition jolts to your body.

The Contemporary Austin: Jones Center is one of The Austin Geek Trail.

12. The Contemporary Austin: Jones Center

8.8
700 Congress Ave (at 7th St), Austin, TX
Art Museum · Downtown Austin · 28 tips and reviews

Austin 360Austin 360: The art exhibits at Arthouse are like nothing you’ve seen before. Literally. The gallery focuses on exhibiting the works of up-and-coming artist from around the world.

Ann W. Richards Congress Avenue Bridge is one of The Austin Geek Trail.

13. Ann W. Richards Congress Avenue Bridge

8.2
1 Congress Ave (over Colorado River), Austin, TX
Bridge · Downtown Austin · 122 tips and reviews

Visit AustinVisit Austin: Austin is home to the largest urban bat colony in North America. More than 1.5 million bats fly out near dusk from the Ann Richards Congress Avenue Bridge. Best viewing dates: April-Oct.

Austin Museum of Art is one of The Austin Geek Trail.

14. Austin Museum of Art

823 Congress Ave, Austin, TX
Museum · Downtown Austin · 11 tips and reviews

GOODGOOD: Check out hip 20th century and contemporary art. From exhibits on poster art and product design to work from Lichtenstein, Chuck Close, Sol LeWitt, and newer names like Kehinde Wiley and Jenny Holzer. Read more.

Alamo Drafthouse Cinema is one of The Austin Geek Trail.

15. Alamo Drafthouse Cinema

9.0
320 E 6th St (btwn Trinity & San Jacinto), Austin, TX
Movie Theater · Downtown Austin · 122 tips and reviews

JimmyJimmy: Best movie theater in the WORLD. Hands down. No corporate nonsense just 100% badassness. Don't talk or they will take your ass out! Read more.

Ao5 Gallery is one of The Austin Geek Trail.

16. Ao5 Gallery

8.4
10000 Research Blvd Ste 118, Austin, TX
Art Gallery · Arboretum · 11 tips and reviews

Chris C.Chris Casual: Did this. The permanent Dr. Seuss exhibit is worth checking out. It features a lot of his lost and forgotten work with more adult subject matter. Friendly staff will tell you all about it!

The Upper Decks is one of The Austin Geek Trail.

17. The Upper Decks

301 Barton Springs Rd (at Riverside Dr.), Austin, TX
Sports Bar · Bouldin Creek · 59 tips and reviews

Melissa J.Melissa Just: Amazing Burgers and fries! The staff is so friendly and the atmosphere is great! Prices are very reasonable and don't forget to check it so you can get the latest promo!

Guzu Gallery is one of The Austin Geek Trail.

18. Guzu Gallery

7.7
5000 N Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX
Toy Store · 5 tips and reviews

Kasey K.Kasey Knowlton: If you like quirky collectible toys (especially Tokidoki, they have A LOT of Tokidoki) and/or Gachapon, COME HERE RIGHT NOW.

The Mohawk is one of The Austin Geek Trail.

19. The Mohawk

8.9
912 Red River St (at E 10th St.), Austin, TX
Rock Club · Downtown Austin · 131 tips and reviews

exfmexfm: Hands down coolest music venue in Austin. Head outside to the main stage or up the stairs to the rooftop deck that looks over the stage. If you want a more intimate experience head to the back stage.

Paramount Theatre is one of The Austin Geek Trail.

20. Paramount Theatre

8.9
713 Congress Ave (7th St.), Austin, TX
Movie Theater · Downtown Austin · 76 tips and reviews

MashableMashable: Need to get away from the tech nerds? Go meet some film geeks for SXSW film and start using phrases like "Tarantino-esque" in day-to-day conversation. - Royal Frasier

Hoek's Death Metal Pizza is one of The Austin Geek Trail.

21. Hoek's Death Metal Pizza

511 E 6th St (at Red River St), Austin, TX
Pizzeria · Downtown Austin · 28 tips and reviews

Delicious B.Delicious B.: Great NYC style pizza, perfect for getting a slice before/after a night out on 6th or a few pies for the virgin sacrifice. Hail SATAN. Read more.

Mondo Tees is one of The Austin Geek Trail.

22. Mondo Tees

1120 S Lamar Blvd (Treadwell St), Austin, TX
Clothing Store · Zilker · 4 tips and reviews

Austin 360Austin 360: Alamo's collectible art boutique, teams with big-name contemporary artists to create limited-edition prints and t-shirts that routinely sell out.

Alamo Drafthouse Cinema is one of The Austin Geek Trail.

23. Alamo Drafthouse Cinema

9.3
1120 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX
Movie Theater · Zilker · 205 tips and reviews

Cameron H.Cameron Hotchkies: if you're checked in, turn off your ringer or Godzilla will eat your face. True story!

24. The Highball

7.2
1120 S Lamar Blvd (at Treadwell St.), Austin, TX
Cocktail Bar · Zilker · 122 tips and reviews

CultureMap AustinCultureMap Austin: If this is your first time about Highball and you're on the fence about your karaoke skills, you're lucky enough to have your own private room to entertain - or torture - your friends.

Hey Cupcake! is one of The Austin Geek Trail.

25. Hey Cupcake!

5530 Burnet Rd (btw Northland Dr & Shoalmont Dr), Austin, TX
Cupcake Shop · Allandale · 8 tips and reviews

Chris B.Chris B: You must stop and get a cupcake from here it is great

400 Rabbits is one of The Austin Geek Trail.

26. 400 Rabbits

6.9
5701 W Slaughter Ln, Austin, TX
Bar · Circle C Ranch · 27 tips and reviews

Anastasia X.Anastasia X: Right next to Alamo Drafthouse. Fine drink selection.

South Austin Popular Culture Center is one of The Austin Geek Trail.

27. South Austin Popular Culture Center

1516 S Lamar Blvd (Oltorf), Austin, TX
Museum · Zilker · 5 tips and reviews

Austin American-StatesmanAustin American-Statesman: Get a little bit of Austin’s weird history at this center on Lamar. The center features rotating art exhibits of some of Austin’s quirky artists.

Terra Toys is one of The Austin Geek Trail.

28. Terra Toys

9.3
2438 W Anderson Ln Ste C1 (Burnet rd), Austin, TX
Toy Store · North Shoal Creek · 15 tips and reviews

Cailean B.Cailean Bilsky: They expanded!! The best toy store is bigger than when I first came years ago. Def worth another look!! Great stuff. Best toy store in Austin, for over 30 years!

ArtUs Co is one of The Austin Geek Trail.

29. ArtUs Co

7.1
10000 Research Blvd (Great Hills Trail), Austin, TX
Art Gallery · 6 tips and reviews

Tania G.Tania Gladson: Visit Monica Ceniceros' art work, they are amazing!

30. Barbarella

7.7
615 Red River St (btwn 6th and 7th), Austin, TX
Night Club · Downtown Austin · 96 tips and reviews

Do512Do512: Perfect place to get freaky on the dance floor. You won't be kicked out at 2am either if you want to keep dancing - just have to give up your booze!

Emo's is one of The Austin Geek Trail.

31. Emo's

603 Red River St (at E 6th St), Austin, TX
Rock Club · Downtown Austin · 70 tips and reviews

Robert T.Robert Timbrook: Go to Emo's and do a shot of Jaegermeister. Read more.

The Off Center is one of The Austin Geek Trail.

32. The Off Center

2211-A Hildalgo St. (Robert T. Martinez), Austin, TX
Performing Arts Venue · 4 tips and reviews

Rude M.Rude Mechs: The Off Center is a performance space run by Rude Mechs. We produce our own original shows here, and make the space available to music, dance and theatre groups year-round at very cheap rental rates.

Violet Crown Cinema is one of The Austin Geek Trail.

33. Violet Crown Cinema

8.8
434 W 2nd St (San Antonio St), Austin, TX
Indie Movie Theater · Downtown Austin · 76 tips and reviews

Austin 360Austin 360: This art-house theater features four screens, with 50 seats or fewer in each screening room, and a lobby bar and patio serving heavy appetizers. Customers get free parking in the adjacent AMLI garage.

Hopdoddy Burger Bar is one of The Austin Geek Trail.

34. Hopdoddy Burger Bar

9.1
1400 S Congress Ave Ste A190 (btwn Gibson & Elizabeth), Austin, TX
Burger Joint · Bouldin Creek · 443 tips and reviews

P B.P Berardi: Long lines during dinner rush but worth the wait!

Lora Reynolds Gallery is one of The Austin Geek Trail.

35. Lora Reynolds Gallery

360 Nueces St, Austin, TX
Art Gallery · Downtown Austin · 1 tip

marcus p.marcus pina: Nice space

Austin Books Sidekick Store is one of The Austin Geek Trail.

36. Austin Books Sidekick Store

5555 N Lamar Blvd (Building C109), Austin, TX
Bookstore · North Loop · 1 tip