Austin on a Budget
By Citysearch Editors, Austin
Low on cash? Get a lot for a little at these city favorites.
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Zen Japanese Food Fast
2900 W Anderson Ln, Austin, TX
The prompt service, resonable menu and light options combine the best of fast-food and sit-down dining. -
Magnolia Cafe South
1920 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX
A 24-hour Austin dining institution serving home-style favorites in a casual, bohemian setting. -
Taco Xpress
2529 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX
A tiny, homey eatery featuring inexpensive Mexican food and tons of South Austin soul. -
Hut's Hamburgers
807 W Sixth St, Austin, TX
Thick, juicy burgers topped with just about anything in a fun, laid-back space. -
Mekong River Vietnamese & Thai Cuisine
215 E Sixth St, Austin, TX
Fast and cheap, with Vietnamese flavor that's out of control.
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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. -
Radisson Hotel and Suites Austin
111 E Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX
Superlative downtown and river-front location make this contemporary hotel an ideal spot for business and leisure travelers. -
Omni Austin Hotel at Southpark
4140 Governors Row, Austin, TX
A quiet luxury hotel offers an oasis right off the interstate. -
La Quinta
300 E 11th St, Austin, TX
Distinctive whitewashed and tile-roofed chain offers convenience and consistency.
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Zilker Park
2100 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX
Austin's 400-acre crown jewel, featuring beautiful gardens, outdoor concerts and plenty of room for fun in the sun. -
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. -
Congress Avenue Bridge
Congress Ave, Austin, TX
Beneath this Austin roadway resides the largest urban bat colony in North America. -
Mount Bonnell Park
3800 Mount Bonnell Dr, Austin, TX
An expansive, romantic view overlooking Lake Austin and the downtown skyline. -
Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum
2313 Red River St, Austin, TX
A monument to the life of one of Austin's best-known political legend.

