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Austin

1. Dry Creek Cafe & Boat Dock

7.5
4812 Mount Bonnell Rd, Austin, TX
Dive Bar · 11 tips and reviews

CultureMap AustinCultureMap Austin: Return your empty beers or else you won't get any more! They're old fashioned here like your momma, but your momma probably wouldn't get you a beer in the first place.

2. Draught House Pub & Brewery

9.0
4112 Medical Pkwy (42nd St), Austin, TX
Brewery · Rosedale · 105 tips and reviews

CultureMap AustinCultureMap Austin: If it's the weekend and the House of Draught is crowded, pick a beer you already know before ordering it at the bar and save time. If you don't care about time, check out their more obscure selections

3. Cherrywood Coffeehouse

8.7
1400 E 38th 1/2 St, Austin, TX
Coffee Shop · Upper Boggy Creek · 127 tips and reviews

CultureMap AustinCultureMap Austin: If you're here for that fabulous meal called "brunch," then the shrimp 'n grits special is a cultivated choice. If you aren't here for brunch, then... come back!

4. Trudy's Texas Star

409 W 30th St (Guadalupe St.), Austin, TX
Mexican Restaurant · North University · 145 tips and reviews

CultureMap AustinCultureMap Austin: Here are the basics: Mexican martini. Stuffed Avocado. Enchiladas are good. Don't plan on splitting your checks.

5. Dirty Martin's Place

7.6
2808 Guadalupe St (Nueces St.), Austin, TX
Burger Joint · West University · 46 tips and reviews

CultureMap AustinCultureMap Austin: Daily $2 pints from 3 'til close are just one example of Dirty's awesome happy hour opportunities.

Contigo Austin is one of Austin.

6. Contigo Austin

2027 Anchor Ln (btwn Manor Rd and Manorwood Rd), Austin, TX
American Restaurant · MLK · 103 tips and reviews

7. Star Seeds Cafe

7.7
3101 N Interstate 35 (at 31st St), Austin, TX
Diner · Upper Boggy Creek · 57 tips and reviews

CultureMap AustinCultureMap Austin: 24-hour biscuits and gravy is our favorite Star Seeds attraction.

8. The Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum

9.0
2313 Red River St (at E Dean Keeton St.), Austin, TX
History Museum · University of Texas-Austin · 48 tips and reviews

CultureMap AustinCultureMap Austin: Even if you're not a fan of Lyndon B. Johnson, taking the guided LBJ tour will make a history lover out of you, complete with a scale model of the Oval Office.

9. Red House Pizzeria

1917 Manor Rd (Btw Chicon & Poquito), Austin, TX
Pizzeria · Upper Boggy Creek · 18 tips and reviews

CultureMap AustinCultureMap Austin: The artichoke pizza is a practically perfect pie that we just can't get enough of!

10. Mozart's Coffee

9.2
3825 Lake Austin Blvd (at Enfield Rd.), Austin, TX
Coffee Shop · West Austin · 249 tips and reviews

CultureMap AustinCultureMap Austin: The iced mocha is harmonious when joined by a fruit tart or cupcake.

11. The Dog & Duck Pub

406 W 17th St (at Guadalupe St.), Austin, TX
Pub · Downtown Austin · 66 tips and reviews

CultureMap AustinCultureMap Austin: Follow D&D on Twitter for daily specials, and remember to mark your calendar for St. Patrick's Day. Dog and Duck throws a crazy party in their parking lot every year on Mar 17! Read more.

12. Cloak Room

6.9
1300 Colorado St (13th St.), Austin, TX
Dive Bar · Downtown Austin · 20 tips and reviews

CultureMap AustinCultureMap Austin: Did you come here on a date? You're weird, but good luck. The jukebox might have something to set the mood. If not, talk about politics. You're safe in the Cloak Room.

13. Blue Dahlia Bistro

1115 E 11th St, Austin, TX
Café · Central East Austin · 133 tips and reviews

CultureMap AustinCultureMap Austin: Just because Blue Dahlia is French doesn't mean it's too fancy for you! Try an open-faced sandwich - any of them. Their brownies are an enormous dessert with coffee beans.

Austin Music Hall is one of Austin.

14. Austin Music Hall

208 Nueces St, Austin, TX
Music Venue · Downtown Austin · 44 tips and reviews

15. Enso Nails & Spa

6.2
15424 FM 1825 (at Century ST), Pflugerville, TX
Cosmetics Store · 19 tips and reviews

Katie G.Katie Green: Spa pedicure (with hot towel and stone treatment) and manicure = $44; then if you get extra callous remover + $4

Taco Shack is one of Austin.

16. Taco Shack

6.4
12439 Metric Blvd (Parmer Ln), Austin, TX
Taco Restaurant · 27 tips and reviews

17. Chuy's Tex-Mex

8.9
11680 Research Blvd (at Duval Rd), Austin, TX
Mexican Restaurant · Northwest Austin · 125 tips and reviews

Katie G.Katie Green: Free "Cadillac Nacho Bar" every day from 4pm-7pm during Happy Hour. Includes their delish queso, spicy ground beef, refried beans, 2 kinds of salsa, and chips! Add a margarita for $3.50 and enjoy!

Alamo Drafthouse Cinema is one of Austin.

18. Alamo Drafthouse Cinema

9.3
1120 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX
Movie Theater · Zilker · 205 tips and reviews
Beluga Japanese Restaurant is one of Austin.

19. Beluga Japanese Restaurant

661 Louis Henna Blvd (at Greenlawn Blvd), Round Rock, TX
Sushi Restaurant · 41 tips and reviews
Whole Foods Market is one of Austin.

20. Whole Foods Market

9.0
525 N Lamar Blvd (btwn W 5th & 6th), Austin, TX
Grocery Store · Downtown Austin · 403 tips and reviews
North By Northwest (NXNW) is one of Austin.

21. North By Northwest (NXNW)

10010 N Capital of Texas Hwy (Stonelake), Austin, TX
Brewery · North Burnet - Gateway · 126 tips and reviews
Zed's Restaurant is one of Austin.

22. Zed's Restaurant

501 Canyon Ridge Dr., Austin, TX
American Restaurant · Tech Ridge Center · 20 tips and reviews
Chez Nous is one of Austin.

23. Chez Nous

510 Neches - Austin TX 78701 (6th St), Austin, TX
French Restaurant · Downtown Austin · 38 tips and reviews

24. Austin Java - City Hall

6.5
301 W 2nd St (At Lavaca), Austin, TX
Coffee Shop · Downtown Austin · 48 tips and reviews

Katie G.Katie Green: 1/2 price appetizers all day on Wednesday!! I love apps!

Austin Convention Center is one of Austin.

25. Austin Convention Center

500 E Cesar Chavez St (btwn Trinity & Red River St), Austin, TX
Convention Center · 143 tips and reviews
The 512 Bar is one of Austin.

26. The 512 Bar

6.7
408 E 6th St (btw Trinity & Neches), Austin, TX
Bar · Downtown Austin · 25 tips and reviews

Austin360Hotspots T.Austin360Hotspots Texas: Get a free drink when u check in with three friends.

Mr. Gatti's Pizza is one of Austin.

27. Mr. Gatti's Pizza

2121 W Parmer Ln, Austin, TX
Pizzeria · No tips or reviews
Austin City Limits Live is one of Austin.

28. Austin City Limits Live

9.2
310 Willie Nelson Blvd (at Guadalupe St), Austin, TX
Performing Arts Venue · Downtown Austin · 104 tips and reviews
Waterloo Records is one of Austin.

29. Waterloo Records

9.4
600 N Lamar Blvd (at W 6th St), Austin, TX
Record Store · Old West Austin · 76 tips and reviews
Rattle Inn is one of Austin.

30. Rattle Inn

6.7
610 Nueces St (W 6th St), Austin, TX
Bar · Downtown Austin · 28 tips and reviews
P. Terry's Burger Stand is one of Austin.

31. P. Terry's Burger Stand

8.6
404 S Lamar Blvd (at Barton Springs Rd.), Austin, TX
Burger Joint · Zilker · 120 tips and reviews
Stuffed Cajun Meat Market is one of Austin.

32. Stuffed Cajun Meat Market

8.0
12226 Ranch Road 620 N, Austin, TX
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · 26 tips and reviews
Tino's Greek Cafe is one of Austin.

33. Tino's Greek Cafe

7.0
10515 N Mopac Expy (Braker), Austin, TX
Greek Restaurant · North Burnet · 15 tips and reviews
The Blackheart is one of Austin.

34. The Blackheart

86 Rainey St, Austin, TX
Bar · Downtown Austin · 50 tips and reviews
Palms Car Wash is one of Austin.

35. Palms Car Wash

6.8
Parmer Ln. (at Lamplight Village Ave), Austin, TX
Automotive Repair Shop · 15 tips and reviews
Easy Tiger is one of Austin.

36. Easy Tiger

709 E 6th St, Austin, TX
Bar · Downtown Austin · 300 tips and reviews
Noble Sandwich Co. is one of Austin.

37. Noble Sandwich Co.

12223 Ranch Road 620 N Ste 105 (at Lake Creek Pkwy), Austin, TX
Sandwich Spot · Village at Anderson Mill · 85 tips and reviews
Torchy's Tacos is one of Austin.

38. Torchy's Tacos

9.0
3005 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX
Taco Restaurant · South Lamar · 101 tips and reviews
Gourdough's is one of Austin.

39. Gourdough's

8.9
1503 S 1st St (at Monroe), Austin, TX
Donut Shop · Bouldin Creek · 219 tips and reviews
Hopdoddy Burger Bar is one of Austin.

40. Hopdoddy Burger Bar

9.2
1400 S Congress Ave Ste A190 (btwn Gibson & Elizabeth), Austin, TX
Burger Joint · Bouldin Creek · 443 tips and reviews
Texas State Capitol is one of Austin.

41. Texas State Capitol

9.2
112 E 11th St (at Congress Ave), Austin, TX
Capitol Building · Downtown Austin · 223 tips and reviews

Visit AustinVisit Austin: It's where the politicos are shaking in Texas, well, at least for 90 days every other year. And the dome is 6 ft higher than the U.S. Capitol!

Hut's Hamburgers is one of Austin.

42. Hut's Hamburgers

807 W 6th St (at West Ave.), Austin, TX
Burger Joint · Downtown Austin · 81 tips and reviews
Covert Park at Mt. Bonnell is one of Austin.

43. Covert Park at Mt. Bonnell

9.2
3800 Mount Bonnell Rd, Austin, TX
Park · 88 tips and reviews

HISTORYHISTORY: It's said that if a couple climbs the 100 stairs to the top of Mount Bonnell once, they fall in love; twice, they'll become engaged; and after three times, it's inevitable they'll get married.

Zilker Park is one of Austin.

44. Zilker Park

9.5
2168 Lou Neff Rd, Austin, TX
Park · Barton Hills · 157 tips and reviews
Whole Foods Market is one of Austin.

45. Whole Foods Market

8.5
9607 Research Blvd., Austin, TX
Grocery Store · North Burnet - Gateway · 76 tips and reviews

46. Barton Springs Pool

9.3
2101 Barton Springs Rd (at William Barton Dr), Austin, TX
Swimming Pool · Barton Hills · 212 tips and reviews

HISTORYHISTORY: Three acres in size, the pool is fed from under ground springs and is on average 68 degrees year round. Over the years it has drawn people from all walks of life.

TNT - Tacos and Tequila is one of Austin.

47. TNT - Tacos and Tequila

507 Pressler St (at W 5th St), Austin, TX
Taco Restaurant · Old West Austin · 70 tips and reviews
Opal Divine's Marina is one of Austin.

48. Opal Divine's Marina

12709 N MO Pac Expy (at Parmer Ln), Austin, TX
American Restaurant · 81 tips and reviews
Ranch 616 is one of Austin.

49. Ranch 616

8.0
616 Nueces St (at W 7th St), Austin, TX
American Restaurant · Downtown Austin · 48 tips and reviews
Mulberry is one of Austin.

50. Mulberry

360 Nueces St (W. 3rd St.), Austin, TX
Wine Bar · Downtown Austin · 40 tips and reviews
The NATY is one of Austin.

51. The NATY

1012 W. Anderson Ln. (HW183, Lamar and Anderson Ln.), Austin, TX
Food Court · Crestview - Wooten · 6 tips and reviews
Kung Fu Saloon is one of Austin.

52. Kung Fu Saloon

510 Rio Grande St (at 6th St.), Austin, TX
Bar · Downtown Austin · 132 tips and reviews
Monkey See Monkey Do is one of Austin.

53. Monkey See Monkey Do

8.1
1712 S Congress Ave (Milton St W), Austin, TX
Gift Store · Bouldin Creek · 15 tips and reviews
Prototype Vintage Design is one of Austin.

54. Prototype Vintage Design

7.0
1700 1/2 South Congress Ave (Milton), Austin, TX
Vintage and Thrift Store · Bouldin Creek · 4 tips and reviews
Uncommon Objects is one of Austin.

55. Uncommon Objects

1602 Fortview Rd (btwn Elizabeth & Monroe St.), Austin, TX
Antique Store · South Lamar · 65 tips and reviews
Thai Passion is one of Austin.

56. Thai Passion

620 Congress Ave (at W 7th St), Austin, TX
Thai Restaurant · Downtown Austin · 37 tips and reviews
Bartlett's is one of Austin.

57. Bartlett's

8.9
2408 W Anderson Ln (at Burnet Rd.), Austin, TX
Steakhouse · North Shoal Creek · 61 tips and reviews
Hotel Saint Cecilia is one of Austin.

58. Hotel Saint Cecilia

8.7
112 Academy Dr (Congress Ave.), Austin, TX
Hotel · 28 tips and reviews
Torchy's Tacos is one of Austin.

59. Torchy's Tacos

8.9
4211 Spicewood Springs Rd (at Mesa Dr), Austin, TX
Taco Restaurant · 162 tips and reviews
Red's Porch is one of Austin.

60. Red's Porch

3508 S Lamar Blvd (Westland Dr.), Austin, TX
American Restaurant · Barton Hills · 177 tips and reviews
Tacodeli is one of Austin.

61. Tacodeli

9.2
12001 N MO Pac Expy (N MoPac Exwy), Austin, TX
Taco Restaurant · North Burnet · 125 tips and reviews
Texas Music Theater is one of Austin.

62. Texas Music Theater

120 San Antonio St, San Marcos, TX
Concert Hall · Downtown San Marcos · 4 tips and reviews
East Side King is one of Austin.

63. East Side King

2538 Guadalupe St (at Hole in the Wall), Austin, TX
Asian Restaurant · West University · 51 tips and reviews
Uchiko Austin is one of Austin.

64. Uchiko Austin

9.3
4200 N Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX
Japanese Restaurant · Rosedale · 181 tips and reviews
MetroRail - Crestview Station is one of Austin.

65. MetroRail - Crestview Station

6.6
6920 N Lamar Blvd. (btwn St. Johns & Airport Blvd.), Austin, TX
Light Rail Station · Crestview · 5 tips and reviews
MetroRail - Downtown Station is one of Austin.

66. MetroRail - Downtown Station

6.9
401 E 4th St (Trinity), Austin, TX
Light Rail Station · Downtown Austin · 9 tips and reviews
The Driskill is one of Austin.

67. The Driskill

9.0
604 Brazos Street, Austin, TX
Hotel · Downtown Austin · 169 tips and reviews
Samsung GALAXY Experience is one of Austin.

68. Samsung GALAXY Experience

504 Trinity St (E. 5th St), Austin, TX
Arts and Entertainment · Downtown Austin · 2 tips and reviews
Casino El Camino is one of Austin.

69. Casino El Camino

8.3
517 E 6th St (bt Red River & Neches Sts), Austin, TX
Dive Bar · Downtown Austin · 229 tips and reviews
Red Bull Sound Select is one of Austin.

70. Red Bull Sound Select

Austin, TX
Bar · Downtown Austin · 3 tips and reviews
Empire Control Room is one of Austin.

71. Empire Control Room

7.9
606 E 7th St (Red River), Austin, TX
Music Venue · Downtown Austin · 20 tips and reviews
Jo's Coffee is one of Austin.

72. Jo's Coffee

8.5
242 W 2nd St (at Lavaca St), Austin, TX
Coffee Shop · Downtown Austin · 202 tips and reviews
Hopdoddy Burger Bar is one of Austin.

73. Hopdoddy Burger Bar

9.2
2438 W Anderson Ln Ste 100 (Burnet), Austin, TX
Burger Joint · North Shoal Creek · 197 tips and reviews
Austin Beerworks is one of Austin.

74. Austin Beerworks

9.1
3001 Industrial Ter, Austin, TX
Brewery · North Burnet · 49 tips and reviews
Cafe Java is one of Austin.

75. Cafe Java

8.7
11900 Metric Blvd (at Stonehollow Dr), Austin, TX
Coffee Shop · North Burnet · 104 tips and reviews
24 Diner is one of Austin.

76. 24 Diner

8.4
600 N Lamar Blvd #G (at W 6th St), Austin, TX
Diner · Old West Austin · 322 tips and reviews
Foreign & Domestic is one of Austin.

77. Foreign & Domestic

8.6
306 E 53rd St, Austin, TX
American Restaurant · North Loop · 76 tips and reviews
Trudy's North Star is one of Austin.

78. Trudy's North Star

7.8
8820 Burnet Rd (at Hwy 183), Austin, TX
Mexican Restaurant · North Shoal Creek · 137 tips and reviews
P. Terry's Burger Stand is one of Austin.

79. P. Terry's Burger Stand

8.2
12301 N Mopac Expy (at Cedar Bend Dr), Austin, TX
Burger Joint · Parmer Square · 71 tips and reviews
The Ginger Man is one of Austin.

80. The Ginger Man

301 Lavaca St (at W 3rd St), Austin, TX
Pub · Downtown Austin · 195 tips and reviews
Trader Joe's is one of Austin.

81. Trader Joe's

8.7
2805 Bee Caves Rd, Austin, TX
Grocery Store · 33 tips and reviews
KLRU-TV is one of Austin.

82. KLRU-TV

2504-B Whitis Avenue, Austin, TX
TV Station · University of Texas-Austin · 3 tips and reviews
Lucky Js Chicken And Waffles is one of Austin.

83. Lucky Js Chicken And Waffles

5035 Burnet Rd, Austin, TX
Southern Food Restaurant · Brentwood · 8 tips and reviews