Austin 101
By Tara Hall, Citysearch Contributor
Whether you're rocking out at Antone's, downing some finger-licking Stubb's barbecue, or crashing at the swanky Driskill, good times are guaranteed in Austin.
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Moonshine - Patio Bar & Grill
303 Red River St, Austin, TX
Stately downtown corner house serves up American cooking that's tastefully down-home. -
Stubb's Bar-B-Q
801 Red River St, Austin, TX
An Austin staple offering melt-in-your-mouth brisket coupled with local and touring live music acts. -
Guero's Taco Bar
1412 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX
Bustling South Austin Mexican joint wins presidential patronage. -
Uchi
801 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX
Exceptional cuisine and elegant ambience make every evening at this upscale Japanese gem an experience to remember. -
Hudson's on the Bend
3509 Ranch Rd 620 N, Austin, TX
Wild game abounds at this cozy riverside dwelling in far west Austin.
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Antone's Nightclub
213 W Fifth St, Austin, TX
A nationally recognized Fifth Street bar bringing the latest up-and-coming music performers. -
The Driskill Bar
166 E Sixth St, Austin, TX
Historic downtown hotel bar feels like retiring to a wealthy rancher's drawing room. -
Speakeasy
412D Congress Ave, Austin, TX
Martinis and mingling make this Warehouse District haunt a true date hot spot. -
Continental Club
1315 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX
A favorite South Congress spot for local music, inexpensive drinks and Austin history.
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Hotel San Jose
1316 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX
A funky South Congress hotel that attracts musicians and savvy tourists with its authentic Austin style.
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Austin Motel
1220 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX
Rest your head in the hippest, funkiest hotel in downtown's South Congress district. -
The Driskill
604 Brazos St, Austin, TX
With antique treasures, stunning rooms and soaring ceilings, this historic hotel is simply astonishing. -
Intercontinental Stephen F. Austin
701 Congress Ave, Austin, TX
Modernized historic hotel in the middle of downtown. -
The Mansion at Judges' Hill
1900 Rio Grande St, Austin, TX
A historic home more than a century old is transformed into one of Austin's most sumptuous luxury hotels.
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Lake Austin Spa Resort
1705 S Quinlan Park Rd, Austin, TX
First-class staff, services and a boundlessly beautiful location make this a popular day spa retreat. -
Avant Salon and Day Spa
9901 N Capital of Tx Hwy Ste 240, Austin, TX
Aveda spa and salon is a one-stop beauty spot for everything from haircuts to body wraps. -
Aziz Salon & Day Spa
710 W Seventh St, Austin, TX
One of Austin's first revitalizing retreats; offers hair and spa packages in a upscale and elegant setting. -
Bella Salon
1221 W Sixth St, Austin, TX
Artsy Sixth Street salon and spa offers massages, body treatments, facials and colors and cuts.
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Mount Bonnell Park
3800 Mount Bonnell Dr, Austin, TX
An expansive, romantic view overlooking Lake Austin and the downtown skyline. -
Texas State Capitol
1100 Congress Ave, Austin, TX
More than a century of legislators and governors have passed through the doors of this historic building. -
Barton Springs Pool
2100 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX
A natural, chemical-free swimming pool for the whole family. -
Sixth Street
1900 E Sixth St, Austin, TX
Start and finish a night on the town on this boulevard of bars, dance clubs and more. -
Congress Avenue Bridge
Congress Ave, Austin, TX
Beneath this Austin roadway resides the largest urban bat colony in North America. -
Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum
1800 N Congress Ave, Austin, TX
The story of the Lone Star State told through original artifacts and modern technology.
