Pearson's Picks for #SXSW 2014

Pearson - Always Learning: Off the cuff movies & hits too. Enjoy drinks, food all while enjoying the flix

Pearson - Always Learning: Oldest hotel in town (Built in 1886) Elegant & classy, but fun! The Bar is worth a trip. Bartenders are lifers and have all been there 10+ years

Pearson - Always Learning: An Austin Original. The World Headquarters. The only grocery store you'd wait to just check out.

Pearson - Always Learning: cool display of an old house lot that allows graffiti artists to work. urban art!

Pearson - Always Learning: Play ping pong outside near Shoal Creek, play & have a drink!

Pearson - Always Learning: Largest Public university in the USA. Pick what you'd like!

Pearson - Always Learning: Coffee shop with free wi-fi. Right in the heart of the Warehouse District

Pearson - Always Learning: A staple on the east side. Great outside space.

Pearson - Always Learning: Strong coffee on South Congress.

Pearson - Always Learning: a coffee lover's paradise. pro baristas with a calm atmosphere.

Pearson - Always Learning: Funky coffee house a little north, Strong stuff.

Pearson - Always Learning: Self-proclaimed "Coffee Dealer"

Pearson - Always Learning: As cool as it gets to a hotel bar. Plus you are already cool being on S. Congress.

Pearson - Always Learning: Music lounge with lots of Austin history. Blues, rock, jazz, country. Enjoy the atomosphere & the intimate setting.

Pearson - Always Learning: A true Texas Honky Tonk. One of the last in Texas. You will get asked to dance. Bring your boots!

Pearson - Always Learning: Johnny Cash tribute bar. Great juke box. Fun bartenders. Lots of beer & wine choices.

Pearson - Always Learning: A real local place. German Biergarten feel. More north but a great pub. Folks hang outside in the parking lot as well. Fun times.

Pearson - Always Learning: Only place in town with 365 days of live music. A real jazz bar.

Pearson - Always Learning: A great nature hike smack dab in the city!

Pearson - Always Learning: A cool lookout over Lake Austin and peaceful views of the Westalke neighborhod.

Pearson - Always Learning: A must for any visitor. Sweeping views of the Hill Country & Downtown Austin. A nice hike up the steps too! Bring food & drink for a picnic at the top.

Pearson - Always Learning: Great hiking right in the middle of the city.

Pearson - Always Learning: 9 holes of Pitch & Putt right downtown.

Pearson - Always Learning: Tex-Mex perfection. Get the Elvis Memorial Combo Platter with a New Mexican Martini. Don't forget the queso!

Pearson - Always Learning: Breakfast tacos. For lunch / dinner: Green chile pork taco, queso, street corn, and Lil' Nookies (deep fried chocolate chip cookies).

Pearson - Always Learning: Open 24/8 (yes 8 days a week)...pancakes as big as your head, migas, and many other eclectic takes on breakfast.

Pearson - Always Learning: Award Winning Burgers! Expect a wait. A Typical Neighborhood Bar --if your neighborhood is dark, cool and twisted.

Pearson - Always Learning: Interior Mexican Food in South Austin. Keeping it weird one taco at a time.

Pearson - Always Learning: Further out in Old Round Rock. Great cajun food. Live music & cold beer. Fried alligator, yes indeed!

Pearson - Always Learning: Fried Chicken in a tortilla. With avocado and a ranch aoili drizzle. Nuff' said.

Pearson - Always Learning: Upgraded hot dogs, waffle fries, poutine, and bloody marys with bacon infused vodka. Oh-- and fried chicken & waffles.

Pearson - Always Learning: RV park turned restaurant. Enjoy cheese fries, hippie sandwhiches, and the best meat loaf. Frito Pie is a must. & all desserts are made in house

Pearson - Always Learning: Best NY Pizza in town. Down on South Congress. Plenty to do after eating some slices.

Pearson - Always Learning: Ice cream goddess in town. Hard to beat Blue Bell, but she has figured it out. Housed in the Original Schlotzsky's Deli location

Pearson - Always Learning: Big. Fat. Donuts. Worth every calorie

Pearson - Always Learning: Mexican breakfast all the way. Fried bacon...

Pearson - Always Learning: More breakfast tacos...north but so very worth it. Super fresh ingredients. Dona Sauce...SPICY!