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The Salt Lick is one of Austin.

1. The Salt Lick

9.3
18300 Farm to Market Rd 1826, Driftwood, TX
BBQ Joint · 425 tips and reviews
Uncommon Objects is one of Austin.

2. Uncommon Objects

1602 Fortview Rd (btwn Elizabeth & Monroe St.), Austin, TX
Antique Store · South Lamar · 65 tips and reviews
Güero's Taco Bar is one of Austin.

3. Güero's Taco Bar

8.1
1412 S Congress Ave (at Elizabeth St.), Austin, TX
Mexican Restaurant · Bouldin Creek · 246 tips and reviews
The Continental Club is one of Austin.

4. The Continental Club

8.8
1315 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX
Rock Club · 70 tips and reviews

Visit AustinVisit Austin: The Granddaddy of all local music venues, the Continental Club has enjoyed a coast-to-coast reputation as the premiere club for live music in Austin since 1957.

Hotel Saint Cecilia is one of Austin.

5. Hotel Saint Cecilia

8.7
112 Academy Dr (Congress Ave.), Austin, TX
Hotel · 28 tips and reviews
Long Center is one of Austin.

6. Long Center

9.0
701 W Riverside Dr (South 1st St), Austin, TX
Performing Arts Venue · Bouldin Creek · 42 tips and reviews
Barton Springs Pool is one of Austin.

7. Barton Springs Pool

9.3
2101 Barton Springs Rd (at William Barton Dr), Austin, TX
Swimming Pool · Barton Hills · 212 tips and reviews
Chuy's Tex-Mex is one of Austin.

8. Chuy's Tex-Mex

8.9
1728 Barton Springs Rd (Sterzing St.), Austin, TX
Mexican Restaurant · Zilker · 192 tips and reviews
Ann W. Richards Congress Avenue Bridge is one of Austin.

9. Ann W. Richards Congress Avenue Bridge

8.2
1 Congress Ave (over Colorado River), Austin, TX
Bridge · Downtown Austin · 122 tips and reviews

Visit AustinVisit Austin: Austin is home to the largest urban bat colony in North America. More than 1.5 million bats fly out near dusk from the Ann Richards Congress Avenue Bridge. Best viewing dates: April-Oct.

Covert Park at Mt. Bonnell is one of Austin.

10. Covert Park at Mt. Bonnell

9.3
3800 Mount Bonnell Rd, Austin, TX
Park · 88 tips and reviews
Central Market is one of Austin.

11. Central Market

9.3
4001 N Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX
Gourmet Store · 151 tips and reviews
Kerbey Lane Café is one of Austin.

12. Kerbey Lane Café

9.0
3704 Kerbey Ln, Austin, TX
Café · Rosedale · 143 tips and reviews
Toy Joy is one of Austin.

13. Toy Joy

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

14. Hula Hut

8.2
3825 Lake Austin Blvd, Austin, TX
Mexican Restaurant · West Austin · 199 tips and reviews
Bass Concert Hall is one of Austin.

15. Bass Concert Hall

9.1
2350 Robert Dedman Dr (E 23rd St), Austin, TX
Performing Arts Venue · University of Texas-Austin · 39 tips and reviews
The University of Texas at Austin is one of Austin.

16. The University of Texas at Austin

1 University Station (Speedway), Austin, TX
University · 42 tips and reviews
Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium is one of Austin.

17. Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium

8.7
2100 San Jacinto Blvd, Austin, TX
Football Stadium · University of Texas-Austin · 74 tips and reviews
Pease District Park is one of Austin.

18. Pease District Park

9.2
1100 Kingsbury St., Austin, TX
Park · 21 tips and reviews
Frank Erwin Center (ERC) is one of Austin.

19. Frank Erwin Center (ERC)

7.6
1701 Red River St, Austin, TX
College Basketball Court · Downtown Austin · 70 tips and reviews
Texas State Capitol is one of Austin.

20. Texas State Capitol

9.2
112 E 11th St (at Congress Ave), Austin, TX
Capitol Building · Downtown Austin · 223 tips and reviews
Counter Cafe is one of Austin.

21. Counter Cafe

8.0
626 N Lamar Blvd (btw 6th & 7th), Austin, TX
Diner · Old West Austin · 86 tips and reviews
Lady Bird Lake Trail (West) is one of Austin.

22. Lady Bird Lake Trail (West)

9.5
Lady Bird Lake (Western Bank), Austin, TX
Hiking Trail · Barton Hills · 101 tips and reviews
Z'Tejas Mexican Restaurant and Grill is one of Austin.

23. Z'Tejas Mexican Restaurant and Grill

1110 W 6th St, Austin, TX
Mexican Restaurant · Old West Austin · 83 tips and reviews
The Mohawk is one of Austin.

24. The Mohawk

8.9
912 Red River St (at E 10th St.), Austin, TX
Rock Club · Downtown Austin · 131 tips and reviews
Waterloo Records is one of Austin.

25. Waterloo Records

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

26. Whole Foods Market

9.0
525 N Lamar Blvd (btwn W 5th & 6th), Austin, TX
Grocery Store · Downtown Austin · 403 tips and reviews
Stubb's Bar-B-Q is one of Austin.

27. Stubb's Bar-B-Q

8.0
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.

InterContinental Stephen F. Austin is one of Austin.

28. InterContinental Stephen F. Austin

701 Congress Ave (East 7th Street), Austin, TX
Hotel · Downtown Austin · 62 tips and reviews
The Driskill Bar is one of Austin.

29. 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.

La Zona Rosa is one of Austin.

30. La Zona Rosa

612 W 4th St (at Rio Grande St.), Austin, TX
Music Venue · Downtown Austin · 31 tips and reviews

STA Travel U.S.STA Travel U.S.: This club has no age limits and some very talented musical groups, such as the Black Eyed Peas, have taken the stage.

6th Street is one of Austin.

31. 6th Street

Austin, TX
Road · 64 tips and reviews

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

The Ginger Man is one of Austin.

32. The Ginger Man

301 Lavaca St (at W 3rd St), Austin, TX
Pub · Downtown Austin · 195 tips and reviews
Zilker Park is one of Austin.

33. Zilker Park

9.5
2168 Lou Neff Rd, Austin, TX
Park · Barton Hills · 157 tips and reviews
Austin City Limits Live is one of Austin.

34. Austin City Limits Live

9.3
310 Willie Nelson Blvd (at Guadalupe St), Austin, TX
Performing Arts Venue · Downtown Austin · 104 tips and reviews

Erik M.Erik Michielsen: Go upstairs to the photo gallery and try to guess all the singers/bands in the pictures!

Lucy In Disguise With Diamonds is one of Austin.

35. Lucy In Disguise With Diamonds

1506 S Congress Ave (W Elizabeth St), Austin, TX
Costume Store · Bouldin Creek · 34 tips and reviews
Magnolia Cafe South is one of Austin.

36. Magnolia Cafe South

8.8
1920 S Congress Ave (at E. Mary St.), Austin, TX
Diner · Bouldin Creek · 285 tips and reviews
Olivia is one of Austin.

37. Olivia

2043 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX
New American Restaurant · Zilker · 61 tips and reviews
Matt's El Rancho is one of Austin.

38. Matt's El Rancho

8.5
2613 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX
Tex-Mex Restaurant · South Lamar · 147 tips and reviews
Kenichi is one of Austin.

39. Kenichi

419 Colorado St (at 5th), Austin, TX
Sushi Restaurant · Downtown Austin · 48 tips and reviews
Antone's is one of Austin.

40. Antone's

2015 E Riverside Dr, Austin, TX
Rock Club · Riverside · 46 tips and reviews
Star Bar is one of Austin.

41. Star Bar

7.1
600 W 6th St (Nueces St.), Austin, TX
Bar · Downtown Austin · 33 tips and reviews
Austin Java is one of Austin.

42. Austin Java

1206 Parkway (btwn 12th & Lamar), Austin, TX
Coffee Shop · Old West Austin · 85 tips and reviews
Austin Land & Cattle is one of Austin.

43. Austin Land & Cattle

8.2
1205 N Lamar Blvd (12th St.), Austin, TX
Steakhouse · Downtown Austin · 43 tips and reviews
Hillside Farmacy is one of Austin.

44. Hillside Farmacy

8.4
1209 E 11th St (Rosewood), Austin, TX
Restaurant · Central East Austin · 90 tips and reviews
Red Eyed Fly is one of Austin.

45. Red Eyed Fly

715 Red River St (at E. 8th St.), Austin, TX
Rock Club · Downtown Austin · 30 tips and reviews
Mozart's Coffee is one of Austin.

46. Mozart's Coffee

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

47. ASTI Trattoria

8.2
408 E 43rd St, Austin, TX
Italian Restaurant · Hancock · 26 tips and reviews
Flightpath Coffeehouse is one of Austin.

48. Flightpath Coffeehouse

7.9
5011 Duval St (at 51st St.), Austin, TX
Coffee Shop · North Loop · 68 tips and reviews
Texas Chili Parlor is one of Austin.

49. Texas Chili Parlor

8.7
1409 Lavaca St (btw West 14th & 15th St.), Austin, TX
American Restaurant · Downtown Austin · 105 tips and reviews
Walton's Fancy and Staple is one of Austin.

50. Walton's Fancy and Staple

8.9
609 W 6th St (Nueces St.), Austin, TX
Deli · Downtown Austin · 104 tips and reviews
Austin Java is one of Austin.

51. Austin Java

1608 Barton Springs Rd (at Kinney Ave.), Austin, TX
Coffee Shop · Zilker · 95 tips and reviews
Star Seeds Cafe is one of Austin.

52. Star Seeds Cafe

7.7
3101 N Interstate 35 (at 31st St), Austin, TX
Diner · Upper Boggy Creek · 57 tips and reviews
Green Pastures Events is one of Austin.

53. Green Pastures Events

811 W Live Oak St (at S. 1st St.), Austin, TX
Event Space · Bouldin Creek · 18 tips and reviews