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Austin

1. 6th Street

Austin, TX
Road · 64 tips and reviews

Kyle S.Kyle Smith: Trophy room! Enough said!

2. Stubb's Bar-B-Q

8.1
801 Red River St (at E 8th St), Austin, TX
BBQ Joint · Downtown Austin · 339 tips and reviews

Big BoiBig Boi: The most famous for you SXSW-ers. Personally, I like the view from the stage.

3. Waterloo Records

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

Jaysyn L.Jaysyn Longoria: Top notch staff here. These guys know their stuff so don't hesitate to ask any questions. Hands down this is Austins best record shop.

4. The Domain

8.9
11410 Century Oaks Terrace (Palm Way), Austin, TX
Shopping Plaza · North Burnet · 78 tips and reviews

Jeanene D.Jeanene Demel: Got a free water bottle for checking in 3 times.

5. Whole Foods Market

9.0
525 N Lamar Blvd (btwn W 5th & 6th), Austin, TX
Grocery Store · Downtown Austin · 403 tips and reviews

Bon Appetit MagazineBon Appetit Magazine: This 80,000-square-foot store is a site to behold. Sign up for cooking lessons; buy fresh Texas peaches, local Pure Luck Farm goat cheese, and Flat Creek Flat Creek Estate's "Super Texan" Sangiovese.

Toy Joy is one of Austin.

6. Toy Joy

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

7. Zilker Park

9.5
2168 Lou Neff Rd, Austin, TX
Park · Barton Hills · 157 tips and reviews

GOODGOOD: Check out the largest of Austin's downtown parks. This is a community gathering space like no other in the city and besides, what's not good about a park?

8. Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center

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

DoraDora: The Little House Courtyard is perfect for young kids - a well-shaded area with tree stump stools, a framed hut, and large pots for digging up plastic lizards and insects. Powered by ParentsConnect.com

9. 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!

10. The Driskill Bar

8.8
604 Brazos St (6th St), Austin, TX
Hotel Bar · Downtown Austin · 117 tips and reviews

Visit AustinVisit Austin: The Driskill bar serves up the Batini! Roll like a cattle barron at this landmark of Texas hospitality. Since 1886 the Driskill has offered luxury and great service. Just don’t longboard in the lobby.

11. Spider House Patio Bar & Cafe

2908 Fruth St (at W 29th St), Austin, TX
Bar · North University · 186 tips and reviews

Ted P.Ted Power: Order inside, sit outside

12. Jo's Coffee

8.8
1300 S Congress Ave (James St. W.), Austin, TX
Coffee Shop · Bouldin Creek · 197 tips and reviews

Ted P.Ted Power: Delicious breakfast tacos in the morning (they run out fast)

13. Papi Tino's

1306 E 6th St, Austin, TX
Mexican Restaurant · 35 tips and reviews

Noah W.Noah Weiss: The NYTimes recommends: "“platillos” of oven-roasted panela cheese with guajillo chiles ($7) will melt in your mouth, while the camarones a la diabla ($13), bites back" Read more.

14. Torchy's Tacos

1311 S 1st St (btwn W Elizabeth & W Gibson St), Austin, TX
Taco Restaurant · Bouldin Creek · 219 tips and reviews

EaterEater: It's almost a cliche to recommend Torchy's in Austin, but the local chain has earned that recognition with creative combinations that stand out in a city full of tacos. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

South Congress Cafe is one of Austin.

15. South Congress Cafe

1600 S Congress Ave (at E Monroe St.), Austin, TX
Café · Bouldin Creek · 180 tips and reviews

16. 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.

Home Slice Pizza is one of Austin.

17. Home Slice Pizza

9.4
1415 S Congress Ave (Gibson St. E), Austin, TX
Pizzeria · 333 tips and reviews
Kerbey Lane Café is one of Austin.

18. Kerbey Lane Café

9.0
3704 Kerbey Ln, Austin, TX
Café · Rosedale · 143 tips and reviews
Upper Crust Bakery is one of Austin.

19. Upper Crust Bakery

9.0
4508 Burnet Rd (45th), Austin, TX
Bakery · Allandale · 55 tips and reviews