The Dome Guidebook
Sightseeing
The Pennybacker Bridge is an iconic Austin spot for picnics, hiking and sight-seeing. You get a lovely view of Lake Austin and it's usually less crowded than Mt. Bonnell.
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recommandé par les habitants360 Bridge
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recommandé par les habitantsThe Pennybacker Bridge is an iconic Austin spot for picnics, hiking and sight-seeing. You get a lovely view of Lake Austin and it's usually less crowded than Mt. Bonnell.
This is one of the most popular sight-seeing locations in Austin. It's a bit of a hike, but at the top you can see the vast expanse of the Colorado River (which is dammed up to create Lake Austin). You can also actually see the Dome from Mt. Bonnell! It's right across the lake and a little to the right.
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recommandé par les habitantsMount Bonnell
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recommandé par les habitantsThis is one of the most popular sight-seeing locations in Austin. It's a bit of a hike, but at the top you can see the vast expanse of the Colorado River (which is dammed up to create Lake Austin). You can also actually see the Dome from Mt. Bonnell! It's right across the lake and a little to the right.
Coffee
Great coffee and pastries, with good Internet connection and outdoor seating.
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recommandé par les habitantsMozart's Coffee Roasters
3825 Lake Austin Boulevard197
recommandé par les habitantsGreat coffee and pastries, with good Internet connection and outdoor seating.
This is my personal favorite coffee shop in town. They also sell their coffee by the bag so feel free to take some home with you!
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recommandé par les habitantsCuvee Coffee Bar
2000 East 6th Street74
recommandé par les habitantsThis is my personal favorite coffee shop in town. They also sell their coffee by the bag so feel free to take some home with you!
Some of the best coffee in town, and delicious pastries as well!
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recommandé par les habitantsCrema Bakery & Cafe
9001 Brodie Lane13
recommandé par les habitantsSome of the best coffee in town, and delicious pastries as well!
Outdoor Activities
The greenbelt is one of Austin's previously hidden gems. I grew up going there almost every weekend to hike and swim! It has recently become an extremely popular place, so try and get out there in the morning before the crowds show up.
If the greenbelt is dry (as it sometimes gets during the summer droughts), it's still a wonderful hike!
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recommandé par les habitantsTwin Falls
3918 South Mo-Pac Expressway33
recommandé par les habitantsThe greenbelt is one of Austin's previously hidden gems. I grew up going there almost every weekend to hike and swim! It has recently become an extremely popular place, so try and get out there in the morning before the crowds show up.
If the greenbelt is dry (as it sometimes gets during the summer droughts), it's still a wonderful hike!
The best place to swim in Austin. Also makes for fantastic people-watching!
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recommandé par les habitantsBarton Springs Municipal Pool
2131 William Barton Drive53
recommandé par les habitantsThe best place to swim in Austin. Also makes for fantastic people-watching!
Zilker is perfect for picnics, sand volleyball, soccer, yoga, hammocking, reading, hula hooping, or really whatever you want to do outside. The grass is super soft and there's plenty of shade, too.
Zilker is also where the city hosts ACL and Blues on the Green.
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Zilker Park
2207 Lou Neff Road53
recommandé par les habitantsZilker is perfect for picnics, sand volleyball, soccer, yoga, hammocking, reading, hula hooping, or really whatever you want to do outside. The grass is super soft and there's plenty of shade, too.
Zilker is also where the city hosts ACL and Blues on the Green.
Sup Atx
1541 West Cesar Chavez StreetThis is a cool place where you can rent paddle boards to take out on Lady Bird Lake.
Lady Bird Lake Boardwalk
This is a nice place to visit if you're walking around Lady Bird Lake.
There are all kinds of activities you can do at the lake! Zilker Park and Barton Springs are nearby, Barton Springs Rd has all kinds of food and beverage options, and you can rent kayaks, paddle boards, bicycles, or just hike around the lake if you want. There are also great views of the city from the trail!
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Lac Lady Bird
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recommandé par les habitantsThere are all kinds of activities you can do at the lake! Zilker Park and Barton Springs are nearby, Barton Springs Rd has all kinds of food and beverage options, and you can rent kayaks, paddle boards, bicycles, or just hike around the lake if you want. There are also great views of the city from the trail!
This is a beautiful BYOB par 3 course right next to the lake and in the heart of Austin! We've been playing here for years, and they just remodeled it so the greens are fresh and nicely groomed!
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recommandé par les habitantsButler Park Pitch & Putt
201 Lee Barton Drive36
recommandé par les habitantsThis is a beautiful BYOB par 3 course right next to the lake and in the heart of Austin! We've been playing here for years, and they just remodeled it so the greens are fresh and nicely groomed!
Food scene
Kerbey has been in Austin for ages, and is an easy go-to for breakfast and brunch. Pancakes served all day!
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recommandé par les habitantsKerbey Lane Cafe - Central
3704 Kerbey Lane98
recommandé par les habitantsKerbey has been in Austin for ages, and is an easy go-to for breakfast and brunch. Pancakes served all day!
Home Slice Pizza
1415 South Congress Avenue328
recommandé par les habitantsLiterally the best pizza in town.
Ramen Tatsu-Ya
1600 E 6th St48
recommandé par les habitantsIf you want delicious ramen, this place does it right!
True Food Kitchen
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recommandé par les habitantsA delicious, healthy place to get a bite.
Delicous, melt-in-your-mouth burgers. And definitely get the truffle fries!
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recommandé par les habitantsHopdoddy Burger Bar
1400 South Congress Avenue298
recommandé par les habitantsDelicous, melt-in-your-mouth burgers. And definitely get the truffle fries!
A really great place for pizza that specializes in Detroit-style deep dish. If you haven't had this square pizza, definitely give it a try. The crust is amazing!
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recommandé par les habitantsVia 313 Pizza
1802 E 6th St54
recommandé par les habitantsA really great place for pizza that specializes in Detroit-style deep dish. If you haven't had this square pizza, definitely give it a try. The crust is amazing!
Terry Black's Barbecue
1003 Barton Springs Road114
recommandé par les habitantsGreat BBQ place with really delicious brisket.
Suerte
1800 E 6th St55
recommandé par les habitantsA more upscale Mexican restaurant with delicious cocktails.
Odd Duck
1201 S Lamar Blvd172
recommandé par les habitantsA great place to wine and dine!
If you crave raw oysters, this is your place. They also have a great burger!
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recommandé par les habitantsPerla's
1400 South Congress Avenue211
recommandé par les habitantsIf you crave raw oysters, this is your place. They also have a great burger!
This is a little lesser-known Tex-Mex place with fantastic food and my personal favorite Mexican martini in town (I've tried a lot of them).
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recommandé par les habitantsLa Mancha Tex Mex Tavern
2203 Hancock Drive11
recommandé par les habitantsThis is a little lesser-known Tex-Mex place with fantastic food and my personal favorite Mexican martini in town (I've tried a lot of them).
A classic Austin Tex-Mex place with amazing queso and great margaritas. Try and get there early to beat the crowds, or check out one of their other locations which might not be as crowded as the one on Barton Springs!
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recommandé par les habitantsChuy's
1728 Barton Springs Rd166
recommandé par les habitantsA classic Austin Tex-Mex place with amazing queso and great margaritas. Try and get there early to beat the crowds, or check out one of their other locations which might not be as crowded as the one on Barton Springs!
Easy Tiger
709 East 6th Street177
recommandé par les habitantsGreat bread and great beer.
This is a casual place with relatively healthy food and house-brewed beer! Get a Vulcan if you like IPAs.
Black Star is also dog-friendly, and they have lots of board games to play while you wait and/or hang out. It's right next to the train station, too!
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recommandé par les habitantsBlack Star Co-op
7020 Easy Wind Dr85
recommandé par les habitantsThis is a casual place with relatively healthy food and house-brewed beer! Get a Vulcan if you like IPAs.
Black Star is also dog-friendly, and they have lots of board games to play while you wait and/or hang out. It's right next to the train station, too!
Torchy's Tacos
1822 S Congress Ave118
recommandé par les habitantsGreat tacos, queso, and margaritas.
Breweries
Great pizza and house-brewed beer. The Electric Jellyfish IPA is literally the best beer I've ever had. It's so good that they started canning it and selling locally! Look for it at the store if you can't make it to the actual brewerty.
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recommandé par les habitantsPinthouse Pizza
4729 Burnet Road106
recommandé par les habitantsGreat pizza and house-brewed beer. The Electric Jellyfish IPA is literally the best beer I've ever had. It's so good that they started canning it and selling locally! Look for it at the store if you can't make it to the actual brewerty.
ABGB is a fun, casual place to get a drink and a bite. Lots of outdoor seating, and it's pet-friendly.
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recommandé par les habitantsThe Austin Beer Garden Brewing Co.
1305 West Oltorf Street222
recommandé par les habitantsABGB is a fun, casual place to get a drink and a bite. Lots of outdoor seating, and it's pet-friendly.
Austin Beerworks
3001 Industrial Terrace33
recommandé par les habitantsGood beer and good vibes.
It's kind of far away, but well worth it for the great beer, delicious food, and interesting scenery!
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recommandé par les habitantsJester King -- Brewery, Kitchen, Farm & Event Hall
13187 Fitzhugh Road135
recommandé par les habitantsIt's kind of far away, but well worth it for the great beer, delicious food, and interesting scenery!
A local favorite for a good, solid beer.
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recommandé par les habitantsZilker Brewing Company and Taproom
1701 East 6th Street48
recommandé par les habitantsA local favorite for a good, solid beer.
Bars
Kitty Cohen's
2211 Webberville Rd61
recommandé par les habitantsA fun place to get a drink or two.
A cute place to get a drink with lots of outdoor games to play.
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recommandé par les habitantsLustre Pearl East
114 Linden Street54
recommandé par les habitantsA cute place to get a drink with lots of outdoor games to play.
Whisler's
1816 East 6th Street269
recommandé par les habitantsDelicious cocktails!
An upscale place to get a drink. If you haven't tried a cocktail with egg whites before, you totally should!
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Péché
208 W 4th St45
recommandé par les habitantsAn upscale place to get a drink. If you haven't tried a cocktail with egg whites before, you totally should!
The White Horse
500 Comal Street352
recommandé par les habitantsA cool place to drink and hang out.
A quirky place to get drinks near campus. Sometimes they have live music here, too.
Spider House Full Bar Catering
A quirky place to get drinks near campus. Sometimes they have live music here, too.