Austin Picnic Planner

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From the archives: August 03, 2010

Planning a true Austin-style fun and funky picnic? Check out our picnic-planning suggestions for great to-go food, scenic locations and other provisions. We've got you covered, no matter what type of Austin picnic you're planning. – (Photo: Ed Yourdon)

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Austin Picnic Food

  1. 1 3.5 Star Rating: Average Cipollina
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    1213 W Lynn St, Austin, TX 78703 (map)

    Looking for some Mediterranean flavors? Try this locally sourced bistro's take-out on your next picnic. Don't forget it offers wine to go, as well.

  2. 2 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Portabla
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    1200 W Sixth St, Austin, TX 78703 (map)

    Voted Best Fast Food by Citysearch in 2009, Portabla offers sandwiches, sides and picnic-friendly entrees from which to choose.

  3. 3 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Central Market Cafe
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    4001 N Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78756 (map)

    Pre-made sandwiches, salads, wraps--you name it, this store has it fresh and tasty.

  4. 4 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended The Kitchen Door
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    3730 Far West Blvd, Austin, TX 78731 (map)

    Everything's cooked daily on-premises at this laid-back deli, open since 1976.

  5. 5 P & K Grocery
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    915 W Mary St, Austin, TX 78704 (map)

    Grab a custom-made gourmet basket and plop down in front of this funky South Austin restaurant.

  6. 6 4 Star Rating: Recommended Mandola's Italian Market
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    4700 West Guadalupe, Austin, TX 78751 (map)

    Get an order to go, shop around the grocery section or check out the fresh deli and bakery section. There is no wrong choice at Mandola's.

  7. 7 Lift Café
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    215 S Lamar Blvd Suite A, Austin, TX 78704 (map)

    Grab one of its delicious, light-but-filling sandwiches with soup or salad to go. Wash it down with a beers or bottle of wine, also available to go.

Scenic Austin Spots for a Picnic

  1. 8 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Zilker Park
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    2100 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78746 (map)

    Austin's 400-acre crown jewel.

  2. 9 Emma Long Metro Park
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    1706 City Park Rd, Austin, TX 78730 (map)

  3. 10 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Mount Bonnell Park
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    3800 Mount Bonnell Dr, Austin, TX 78731 (map)

    An expansive view overlooking both Lake Austin and the downtown skyline.

  4. 11 3 Star Rating: Average Mansfield Dam Park
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    4370 Mansfield Dam Rd, Austin, TX 78734 (map)

    For when you want to scuba dive, camp and launch your boat.

Austin Picnic Gear

  1. 12 4 Star Rating: Recommended Whole Earth Provision Co
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    1014 N Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78703 (map)

    Check out this innovative retailer for environmentally friendly supplies for outdoor activities.

  2. 13 4 Star Rating: Recommended Rei
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    9901 N Capital of Texas Hwy, Austin, TX 78759 (map)

    Stock up on state-of-the-art picnic supplies at this outdoor superstore.

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