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A Weekend Away in Austin
Fleet Coffee Co is one of A Weekend Away in Austin.

1. Fleet Coffee Co

9.3
2427 Webberville Rd, Austin, TX
Coffee Shop · Central East Austin · 30 tips and reviews

Victoria U.Victoria U.: The coffee tonic is a coffee Arnold Palmer. Super refreshing. The morning ritual is a donut in cup. So good!

Veracruz All Natural is one of A Weekend Away in Austin.

2. Veracruz All Natural

9.1
2505 Webberville Rd, Austin, TX
Taco Restaurant · Central East Austin · 107 tips and reviews

Kimie I.Kimie Ige: Get the migas. Then extinguish the hot salsa burn w a mango tango yogurt smoothie.

Covert Park at Mt. Bonnell is one of A Weekend Away in Austin.

3. Covert Park at Mt. Bonnell

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

Kyle J.Kyle James: Don't miss the sunset! One side has great views of downtown while the other has a view of the 360 Bridge. Also fun to see all the huge houses and pretend like you could own them!

Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center is one of A Weekend Away in Austin.

4. Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center

9.1
4801 La Crosse Ave (Sundrop Valley Dr), Austin, TX
Garden · Circle C Ranch · 36 tips and reviews

Melanie W.Melanie W.: The wildflower center is a must visit if you're visiting from out of town. Beautifully maintained.

Allens Boots is one of A Weekend Away in Austin.

5. Allens Boots

8.4
1522 S Congress Ave (at Monroe St), Austin, TX
Shoe Store · Bouldin Creek · 38 tips and reviews

Damian B.Damian Bayona: One of your first stops in ATX. Get yourself outfitted with proper cowboy head gear to look stylish and keep the Texas sun out of your eyes.

Bouldin Creek Café is one of A Weekend Away in Austin.

6. Bouldin Creek Café

9.1
1900 S 1st St (at W. Mary St.), Austin, TX
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Bouldin Creek · 261 tips and reviews

Sheetal B.Sheetal Bongale: Our go-to vegetarian place! Veggie Royale and Cool summer sammich are amazing! Their chitpotle pesto sauce is the best sauce to have with any sandwich.

Ramen Tatsu-ya is one of A Weekend Away in Austin.

7. Ramen Tatsu-ya

8.9
8557 Research Blvd, #126 (at Fairfield Dr), Austin, TX
Ramen Restaurant · North Austin · 192 tips and reviews

TiffanyTiffany: The tsukemen ramen is probably their best dish. The soup can get a little heavy so you can get one order with extra noodles to share between two.

The Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum is one of A Weekend Away in Austin.

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

Elizabeth H.Elizabeth Hall: Guaranteed to make you curious about history and houses millions of presidential documents with awesome permanent + temporary exhibits!

Gourdough's is one of A Weekend Away in Austin.

9. Gourdough's

8.9
1503 S 1st St (at Monroe), Austin, TX
Donut Shop · Bouldin Creek · 219 tips and reviews

TiffanyTiffany: Gigantic donuts drowned in sauce and toppings. One of the best things I've ever tried. Do opt for the ones with a cream cheese icing and not the chocolate icing because it can get really sweet.

Stag is one of A Weekend Away in Austin.

10. Stag

9.0
1423 S Congress Ave (Elizabeth St. E.), Austin, TX
Men's Store · 35 tips and reviews

Sergio R.Sergio Reynal: I would describe it in one experience... Tom Yorke was in the fitting room next to me

Pinballz Arcade is one of A Weekend Away in Austin.

11. Pinballz Arcade

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

Luke J.Luke Jones: Exceptional selection of pinball machines and original arcade classics as well as contemporary arcade selections as well.

Moontower Saloon is one of A Weekend Away in Austin.

12. Moontower Saloon

9.2
10212 Manchaca Rd, Austin, TX
Bar · 67 tips and reviews

Bill W.Bill W.: Want a great Austin experience? Live music, great outdoor area with tables for socializing, sand volleyball courts, and a good drink selection. A little far south but worth the trip!

Clark's Oyster Bar is one of A Weekend Away in Austin.

13. Clark's Oyster Bar

9.3
1200 W 6th St (Blanco), Austin, TX
Seafood Restaurant · Old West Austin · 71 tips and reviews

Nick S.Nick Scott: Best burger in Austin at an oyster bar...you better believe it

Péché is one of A Weekend Away in Austin.

14. Péché

8.8
208 W 4th St (Colorado St.), Austin, TX
Cocktail Bar · Downtown Austin · 191 tips and reviews

Samantha S.Samantha Smith: Extensive selection of cocktails. Recommend the Texas mule if you like spicy drinks.

Mañana Coffee & Juice is one of A Weekend Away in Austin.

15. Mañana Coffee & Juice

9.4
1603 South Congress Avenue (Monroe), Austin, TX
Coffee Shop · South Congress, Austin, TX · 27 tips and reviews

Anthony M.Anthony Maggio: Great coffee and insanely good pastries. The everything bagel pastry is crazy good - soft, doughy pastry filled with chive cream cheese and everything bagel seasoning.

Juan in a Million is one of A Weekend Away in Austin.

16. Juan in a Million

8.5
2300 E Cesar Chavez St (Mildred St.), Austin, TX
Mexican Restaurant · 221 tips and reviews
Lady Bird Lake Trail (West) is one of A Weekend Away in Austin.

17. Lady Bird Lake Trail (West)

9.5
Lady Bird Lake (Western Bank), Austin, TX
Hiking Trail · Barton Hills · 101 tips and reviews

Anna M.Anna Morgan: Some of the best people watching in the city! I love running and walking here. Great place to stroll with a friend and chat.

The Blanton Museum of Art is one of A Weekend Away in Austin.

18. The Blanton Museum of Art

9.0
200 E Martin Luther King Jr Blvd (at Congress Ave), Austin, TX
Art Museum · University of Texas-Austin · 74 tips and reviews

Pearson - Always LearningPearson - Always Learning: The largest university museum in the USA and it's free to visit on Thursdays. If you're in need of inspiration for your next project, this is the place to be!

Elizabeth St. Café is one of A Weekend Away in Austin.

19. Elizabeth St. Café

9.1
1501 S 1st St (at Elizabeth St.), Austin, TX
Vietnamese Restaurant · Bouldin Creek · 173 tips and reviews

Dianne H.Dianne Hillhouse: Pate bahn mi, bun, spring rolls, brunch menu, best macarons! Love the atmosphere, everything tastes fresh and flavorful. One of my favorite Austin spots.

La Barbecue Cuisine Texicana is one of A Weekend Away in Austin.

20. La Barbecue Cuisine Texicana

1906 E Cesar Chavez St (Chicon), Austin, TX
BBQ Joint · Central East Austin · 151 tips and reviews

Max W.Max Wenneker: 2.5 hour line on Saturday. Worth every minute. I saw God in the bark of that brisket.

Waterloo Records is one of A Weekend Away in Austin.

21. Waterloo Records

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

Valerie T.Valerie Tyson: The best record store on the planet. Well, at least this planet anyway.

Lick Honest Ice Creams is one of A Weekend Away in Austin.

22. Lick Honest Ice Creams

8.8
1100 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX
Ice Cream Parlor · Zilker · 172 tips and reviews

TiffanyTiffany: Has an array of strange and unique flavors but the coffee with cream is seriously one of the best coffee ice creams I've ever had.

Uncommon Objects is one of A Weekend Away in Austin.

23. Uncommon Objects

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

Lisa M.Lisa Markuson: your jaw drops in awe / this charming antique mecca / is a must-to-see

Curra's Grill is one of A Weekend Away in Austin.

24. Curra's Grill

7.9
614 E Oltorf St, Austin, TX
Mexican Restaurant · 175 tips and reviews

Rob Z.Rob Zaleski: What everyone says about the avocado margarita: believe the hype.

Uchi is one of A Weekend Away in Austin.

25. Uchi

9.0
801 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX
Japanese Restaurant · Zilker · 227 tips and reviews

Alex G.Alex Gronbach: Machi cure & hamachi nabe were fantastic! Never had anything like it before, excellent food & worth the money. Hama chili, zero sen roll and unagi sushi were great as well. Skip the spicy tuna roll.

Alamo Drafthouse Cinema is one of A Weekend Away in Austin.

26. Alamo Drafthouse Cinema

9.4
1120 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX
Movie Theater · Zilker · 205 tips and reviews

CodyCody: If you're not from Austin, or have never been to an Alamo Drafthouse, prepare to have your socks blown off. Fantastic moviegoing experience. Come early, have a few drinks, watch happily.

The Wheel is one of A Weekend Away in Austin.

27. The Wheel

9.3
1902 E MLK, Austin, TX
Bar · Upper Boggy Creek · 11 tips and reviews

Ryan J.Ryan Joy: Great selection of whiskey, including rotating "Whiskey of the Day" specials. Cocktails are innovative and tasty. Seating is pretty limited.