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Foursquare helps you find the perfect places in Downtown Austin to go with friends:

  • 9.0

    Merit Coffee

    Coffee Shop 222 West Ave Ste 120 Austin, TX

    People also say (9 tips):

    • Kevin K.
      Kevin Kao: "The Alambi slow brew coffee is some of the best coffee I’ve ever had. Occasionally it will get crowded but more often than not there is a seat. Their pastries are also very delicious."
  • 9.4

    BookPeople

    Bookstore 603 N Lamar Blvd Austin, TX

    People also say (122 tips):

    • Social N.
      Social News Network: "There is a huge selection of books organized really well.There's a great selection of journals, stationery and cards. Also check out the rows of magazines, some of which you can't find anywhere else!"
  • 9.3

    The Roosevelt Room

    Cocktail Bar 307 W 5th St Unit-B Austin, TX

    People also say (26 tips):

    • Zach Z.
      Zach Zientek: "Love the style of their drink presentation—it takes you from late 1800s up through the eras of classic cocktails up to the modern drink."
  • 9.1

    Red Ash

    Italian Restaurant 303 Colorado St Austin, TX

    People also say (19 tips):

    • Paige T.
      Paige Tormey: "Absolutely amazing. If you're with one other person, get three small pastas and split. The gnocchi is incredible. MUST get the bread (flown in daily from NYC), hot chocolate cake, and Carpaccio"
  • 9.4

    Lady Bird Lake Trail (East)

    Hiking Trail Lady Bird Lake Austin, TX

    People also say (14 tips):

    • Tom E.
      Tom Eschbacher: "Natural scenery, interesting art, uncrowded trails and plenty of water fountains make this one of the best running paths in the country."
  • 9.1

    Fareground

    Food Court 111 Congress Ave Austin, TX

    People also say (6 tips):

    • José D.
      José Ducós: "The first proper food Hall in Austin is awesome with six different vendors such as Easy Tiger bakery & Dai Due taqueria. Attractive wood features everywhere with large tables for groups."

People are talking about these places in Downtown Austin:

  • 9.1

    Capitol Visitors Center

    Capitol Building 112 E 11th St Austin, TX

    People also say (6 tips):

    • Peter T.
      Peter Tsai: "You can buy my Austin coffee table photo book "Austin, Texas: A Photographic Portrait" in the Capitol Visitors Center gift shop. 128 pages of photos of Austin landmarks & attractions"
    • Taylor
      Taylor: "In the spherical room where you can see the ceiling of the tower, stand on the star in the center and speak. You have to hear it to believe it!"
  • 9.2

    Texas State Capitol

    Capitol Building 112 E 11th St Austin, TX

    People also say (223 tips):

    • Faith O.
      Faith Ondich: "Gorgeous architecture! We went on a Sunday. Tour guide Matt was extremely knowledgeable AND he even had all answers to the elder generations questions, which were much more advanced. I will be back!"
    • Sadler for US Senate
      Sadler for US Senate: "I served in the Texas House of Representatives from 1991 to 2003. I was singled out by Texas Monthly during each of my legislative terms, being named to the Ten Best List in 1995, 1997, 1999 and 2001."
  • 9.1

    Trader Joe's

    Grocery Store 211 Walter Seaholm Dr, Ste 100 Austin, TX

    People also say (8 tips):

    • Dan M.
      Dan Mondragón Somera: "A great place to fulfill all of your gluten free - organic -paleo dreams"
    • Lia K.
      Lia Koutelou: "Great store, great location and great prices for the quality offered!"

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