Guidebook for Austin

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Guidebook for Austin

Food Scene

Amazing interior mexican food, family owned, reasonable prices. Great weekend breakfast. Great lunch and dinner all week. Our favorite.
43 recommandé par les habitants
El Mesón Tequileria
2038 S Lamar Blvd
43 recommandé par les habitants
Amazing interior mexican food, family owned, reasonable prices. Great weekend breakfast. Great lunch and dinner all week. Our favorite.
High-end gourmet, small boutique dinner. Amazing. Start with wine next door at Henri's
153 recommandé par les habitants
Barley Swine
6555 Burnet Rd
153 recommandé par les habitants
High-end gourmet, small boutique dinner. Amazing. Start with wine next door at Henri's
Interior mexican lunch and dinner during week, Breakfast on weekends. Neighborhood feel, not fancy.
31 recommandé par les habitants
Sazon
1816 S Lamar Blvd
31 recommandé par les habitants
Interior mexican lunch and dinner during week, Breakfast on weekends. Neighborhood feel, not fancy.
Juice. Fresh juice of all kinds. Great place - you'll get addicted immediately.
520 recommandé par les habitants
JuiceLand
1625 Barton Springs Rd
520 recommandé par les habitants
Juice. Fresh juice of all kinds. Great place - you'll get addicted immediately.
Famous Austin destination. Great american food. Try to get there before 5 to get a table outside under the live oak trees
171 recommandé par les habitants
Shady Grove
1624 Barton Springs Rd
171 recommandé par les habitants
Famous Austin destination. Great american food. Try to get there before 5 to get a table outside under the live oak trees
Amazing sushi. Great architecture. One of Austin's best destinations. Prepare to wait for a table, but it's worth it.
688 recommandé par les habitants
Uchi
801 S Lamar Blvd
688 recommandé par les habitants
Amazing sushi. Great architecture. One of Austin's best destinations. Prepare to wait for a table, but it's worth it.
American cuisine. Good big-breakfasts, good lunch. Can sit in or outside.
85 recommandé par les habitants
Austin Java
1608 Barton Springs Road
85 recommandé par les habitants
American cuisine. Good big-breakfasts, good lunch. Can sit in or outside.
Famous Austin tex-mex food. Fun, loud, tasty.
412 recommandé par les habitants
Chuy's
1728 Barton Springs Rd
412 recommandé par les habitants
Famous Austin tex-mex food. Fun, loud, tasty.
Burgers and fries, shakes. All sustainably raised. Healthy, socially conscious fast food? Yep. and tasty. Outside seating or drive-thru.
302 recommandé par les habitants
P. Terry's Burger Stand
404 S Lamar Blvd
302 recommandé par les habitants
Burgers and fries, shakes. All sustainably raised. Healthy, socially conscious fast food? Yep. and tasty. Outside seating or drive-thru.
Pizza - great family pizza shop. Mostly to-go.
18 recommandé par les habitants
360 Pizza
2107 Kinney Ave
18 recommandé par les habitants
Pizza - great family pizza shop. Mostly to-go.
Good pizza, dine-in (casual, basic setting), to-go or deliver.
19 recommandé par les habitants
Austin's Pizza South Lamar
1817 S Lamar Blvd
19 recommandé par les habitants
Good pizza, dine-in (casual, basic setting), to-go or deliver.
Authentic Texas meat. Great ambiance. Sit in the courtyard.
68 recommandé par les habitants
Green Mesquite BBQ
1400 Barton Springs Rd
68 recommandé par les habitants
Authentic Texas meat. Great ambiance. Sit in the courtyard.
Macro-biotic food. Great hidden courtyard restaurant. Very peaceful. Very healthy.
163 recommandé par les habitants
Casa de Luz Village
1701 Toomey Rd
163 recommandé par les habitants
Macro-biotic food. Great hidden courtyard restaurant. Very peaceful. Very healthy.
Good coffee. GREAT hidden courtyard thru back door to relax outside.
73 recommandé par les habitants
Irie Bean Coffee & Wine Bar
2310 S Lamar Blvd
73 recommandé par les habitants
Good coffee. GREAT hidden courtyard thru back door to relax outside.
Good tex-mex food. On a cold day, we love to order the caldo (soup). Enchiladas, tacos, and good breakfast every day. Breakfast tacos are classic fare as is are migas (egg dish).
80 recommandé par les habitants
Maudie's Too
1212 S Lamar Blvd
80 recommandé par les habitants
Good tex-mex food. On a cold day, we love to order the caldo (soup). Enchiladas, tacos, and good breakfast every day. Breakfast tacos are classic fare as is are migas (egg dish).
Great neighborhood Thai restaurant and coffee shop. Good all day, best for dinner. Relaxed, reasonable prices.
189 recommandé par les habitants
Thai Fresh
909 W Mary St
189 recommandé par les habitants
Great neighborhood Thai restaurant and coffee shop. Good all day, best for dinner. Relaxed, reasonable prices.
Fantastic vegetarian restaurant. Very relaxed, bohemian and at the gateway to S.First St. shops and dining. One of our all-time favorites, especially for breakfast.
565 recommandé par les habitants
Bouldin Creek Cafe
1900 S 1st St
565 recommandé par les habitants
Fantastic vegetarian restaurant. Very relaxed, bohemian and at the gateway to S.First St. shops and dining. One of our all-time favorites, especially for breakfast.
French Vietnemese. Great food and coffee and pastries.
426 recommandé par les habitants
Elizabeth Street Cafe
1501 S 1st St
426 recommandé par les habitants
French Vietnemese. Great food and coffee and pastries.
Late night hungry? Open 24/7. Good tacos.
15 recommandé par les habitants
Taco Cabana
211 S Lamar Blvd
15 recommandé par les habitants
Late night hungry? Open 24/7. Good tacos.
Great hamburgers, fries, shakes. New in 2015 (started in NYC)
63 recommandé par les habitants
Shake Shack
1100 S Lamar Blvd
63 recommandé par les habitants
Great hamburgers, fries, shakes. New in 2015 (started in NYC)
One of 4 locations in Austin - homegrown coffee shop business and some of the BEST cappuccino / latte baristas in town. Quiet, modern space.
342 recommandé par les habitants
Caffe Medici
1101 W Lynn St
342 recommandé par les habitants
One of 4 locations in Austin - homegrown coffee shop business and some of the BEST cappuccino / latte baristas in town. Quiet, modern space.
Fantastic Ramen soups - nicely complimented with a glass of sake !
502 recommandé par les habitants
Ramen Tatsu-Ya
1234 S Lamar Blvd
502 recommandé par les habitants
Fantastic Ramen soups - nicely complimented with a glass of sake !
New in 2015. Chic, delicious Italian food with nice outdoor dining. Large venue with several options for dining spaces / character inside.
77 recommandé par les habitants
Juliet Italian Kitchen
1500 Barton Springs Rd
77 recommandé par les habitants
New in 2015. Chic, delicious Italian food with nice outdoor dining. Large venue with several options for dining spaces / character inside.
We love this coffee shop. Amazing coffee, great outdoor gardens and some of Austin's BEST breakfast tacos at the food trailer in the garden: Veracruz.
435 recommandé par les habitants
Radio Coffee & Beer
4204 Menchaca Rd
435 recommandé par les habitants
We love this coffee shop. Amazing coffee, great outdoor gardens and some of Austin's BEST breakfast tacos at the food trailer in the garden: Veracruz.
Good coffee shop. Modern interior, some outdoor seating in back. Limited parking.
98 recommandé par les habitants
Patika
2159 S Lamar Blvd
98 recommandé par les habitants
Good coffee shop. Modern interior, some outdoor seating in back. Limited parking.
Perhaps Austin's BEST BAKERY. Amazing baguettes and more.
360 recommandé par les habitants
Easy Tiger
1501 E 7th St
360 recommandé par les habitants
Perhaps Austin's BEST BAKERY. Amazing baguettes and more.
From same owners of I Luv Video - one of Austin's most authentic coffee shop / restaurants. Great local scene and mixing with UT crowd. CLASSIC Austin. Great garden / outdoor seating.
176 recommandé par les habitants
Spider House Ballroom
2906 Fruth St
176 recommandé par les habitants
From same owners of I Luv Video - one of Austin's most authentic coffee shop / restaurants. Great local scene and mixing with UT crowd. CLASSIC Austin. Great garden / outdoor seating.
SECRET: You will either have to drive here or HIKE from the Green Belt. AUSTIN'S BEST TACOS. and hidden in a neighborhood. Classic.
203 recommandé par les habitants
Tacodeli
1500 Spyglass Dr
203 recommandé par les habitants
SECRET: You will either have to drive here or HIKE from the Green Belt. AUSTIN'S BEST TACOS. and hidden in a neighborhood. Classic.

Drinks & Nightlife

Expensive wine and snacks, but very well curated. Perfect for celebrating a special occasion.
44 recommandé par les habitants
Henri's Cheese & Wine
2026 South Lamar Boulevard
44 recommandé par les habitants
Expensive wine and snacks, but very well curated. Perfect for celebrating a special occasion.
Romantic, casual wine bar. Wine, snacks only. Sit in or out. Bohemian feels-like-home atmosphere.
85 recommandé par les habitants
House Wine
408 Josephine St
85 recommandé par les habitants
Romantic, casual wine bar. Wine, snacks only. Sit in or out. Bohemian feels-like-home atmosphere.
Burgers and beer. Sports bar. Fun, lively.
291 recommandé par les habitants
Black Sheep Lodge
2108 S Lamar Blvd
291 recommandé par les habitants
Burgers and beer. Sports bar. Fun, lively.
Meat and beer. Good micro-brewery. Ask for the small servings of beer and try several.
98 recommandé par les habitants
Uncle Billy's Brewery & Smokehouse
1530 Barton Springs Rd
98 recommandé par les habitants
Meat and beer. Good micro-brewery. Ask for the small servings of beer and try several.
Some of our FAVORITE PIZZAs here...New in 2015, Italian cafe, excellent food and environment. Owner: Emmett Fox - one of Austin's best chefs. Next to the new CAFE MEDICI coffee shop.
18 recommandé par les habitants
CANTINE Italian Cafe & Bar
1100 South Lamar Boulevard
18 recommandé par les habitants
Some of our FAVORITE PIZZAs here...New in 2015, Italian cafe, excellent food and environment. Owner: Emmett Fox - one of Austin's best chefs. Next to the new CAFE MEDICI coffee shop.
Bar with some good outdoor seating in back and side yard.
181 recommandé par les habitants
Gibson Street Bar
1109 S Lamar Blvd
181 recommandé par les habitants
Bar with some good outdoor seating in back and side yard.
Austin's best Jazz club. In the basement.
224 recommandé par les habitants
Elephant Room
315 Congress Ave
224 recommandé par les habitants
Austin's best Jazz club. In the basement.
Welcome to EAST AUSTIN. This stretch of East 6th street is among the most bohemian local hang-out in the city.
70 recommandé par les habitants
Grackle
1700 E 6th St
70 recommandé par les habitants
Welcome to EAST AUSTIN. This stretch of East 6th street is among the most bohemian local hang-out in the city.
One of our favorite outdoor bars with an amazing Italian food truck - perfect for dinner and drinks. Very bohemian and classic Austin shackitecture (inexpensive regional architecture).
145 recommandé par les habitants
The Butterfly Bar Austin
2307 Manor Rd
145 recommandé par les habitants
One of our favorite outdoor bars with an amazing Italian food truck - perfect for dinner and drinks. Very bohemian and classic Austin shackitecture (inexpensive regional architecture).
OUTDOOR MUSIC venue for many top bands coming to Austin. Check listings.
282 recommandé par les habitants
Stubb's Bar-B-Q
801 Red River St
282 recommandé par les habitants
OUTDOOR MUSIC venue for many top bands coming to Austin. Check listings.
Very stylish bar/restaurant. Excellent design. Heart of new Austin downtown scene.
191 recommandé par les habitants
La Condesa
400 W 2nd St
191 recommandé par les habitants
Very stylish bar/restaurant. Excellent design. Heart of new Austin downtown scene.
SECRET: In our opinion, Austin's BEST RESTAURANT, and maybe our favorite on this planet. Every item on the (short) menu is fresh daily and delicious. Try the $5 Syrah with your meal.
180 recommandé par les habitants
Bufalina Pizza
2215 E Cesar Chavez St
180 recommandé par les habitants
SECRET: In our opinion, Austin's BEST RESTAURANT, and maybe our favorite on this planet. Every item on the (short) menu is fresh daily and delicious. Try the $5 Syrah with your meal.

Everything Else

Best bike shop in Austin. Excellent selection of bike rentals - all styles.
42 recommandé par les habitants
Trek Bicycle Lamar
517 S Lamar Blvd
42 recommandé par les habitants
Best bike shop in Austin. Excellent selection of bike rentals - all styles.
Next to the world-famous Barton Springs natural swimming hole. Free outside theatre in the Summer. Check the local Chronicle paper for listings or online.
17 recommandé par les habitants
Beverly S. Sheffield Zilker Hillside Theater
2206 William Barton Dr
17 recommandé par les habitants
Next to the world-famous Barton Springs natural swimming hole. Free outside theatre in the Summer. Check the local Chronicle paper for listings or online.
Great vegetarian healthy food - healthy mexican food! Good for kids. Casual, cafeteria style.
145 recommandé par les habitants
Mr. Natural
1901 E Cesar Chavez St
145 recommandé par les habitants
Great vegetarian healthy food - healthy mexican food! Good for kids. Casual, cafeteria style.
Haircuts. Great place. Ask for your free beer while you wait. You can call in and get an appointment for next available - they'll let you know when to show up.
53 recommandé par les habitants
Birds Barbershop
2110 S Lamar Blvd
53 recommandé par les habitants
Haircuts. Great place. Ask for your free beer while you wait. You can call in and get an appointment for next available - they'll let you know when to show up.
Patisserie. Super-cute, small. Great baked goods. Mostly to go. A few seats inside and a few seats outside. We love this place. Don't tell anyone or they'll run out of eclairs.
55 recommandé par les habitants
La Pâtisserie
602 W Annie St
55 recommandé par les habitants
Patisserie. Super-cute, small. Great baked goods. Mostly to go. A few seats inside and a few seats outside. We love this place. Don't tell anyone or they'll run out of eclairs.
Excellent shows, music - on UT campus
30 recommandé par les habitants
Bass Concert Hall
510 E 23rd St
30 recommandé par les habitants
Excellent shows, music - on UT campus
New in 2014 - elevated walkway along Ladybird Lake - extends for a mile along the South shore.
39 recommandé par les habitants
Boardwalk
Boardwalk
39 recommandé par les habitants
New in 2014 - elevated walkway along Ladybird Lake - extends for a mile along the South shore.
Historic dance hall. Once far out of town, now sandwiched between modern buildings but all forgiven once you are inside. Traditional Texas two-stepping ! Great live country music.
478 recommandé par les habitants
Broken Spoke
3201 S Lamar Blvd
478 recommandé par les habitants
Historic dance hall. Once far out of town, now sandwiched between modern buildings but all forgiven once you are inside. Traditional Texas two-stepping ! Great live country music.
Once of Austin's best blues music venues - historic location. NOTE: there is also an upstairs room with separate shows playing. Check listings.
815 recommandé par les habitants
The Continental Gallery
1313 S Congress Ave
815 recommandé par les habitants
Once of Austin's best blues music venues - historic location. NOTE: there is also an upstairs room with separate shows playing. Check listings.
Next to Hotel San Jose and Austin Motel - GREAT outdoor coffee shop.
495 recommandé par les habitants
Jo's Coffee
1300 S Congress Ave
495 recommandé par les habitants
Next to Hotel San Jose and Austin Motel - GREAT outdoor coffee shop.
SECRET: you can walk into the central courtyard and order snacks, drinks - beautiful garden, very hip scene open to public in evening only.
209 recommandé par les habitants
Hotel San Jose Lounge
1316 S Congress Ave
209 recommandé par les habitants
SECRET: you can walk into the central courtyard and order snacks, drinks - beautiful garden, very hip scene open to public in evening only.
Austin's largest art museum and one of the largest university-owned collections in the U.S.
644 recommandé par les habitants
Musée d'Art Blanton
200 East Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
644 recommandé par les habitants
Austin's largest art museum and one of the largest university-owned collections in the U.S.
Welcome to CLARKSVILLE: This small commercial intersection nestled in the heart of the Clarksville neighborhood is home to multiple GREAT restaurants, cafe's.
291 recommandé par les habitants
Fresh Plus Grocery
1221 W Lynn St
291 recommandé par les habitants
Welcome to CLARKSVILLE: This small commercial intersection nestled in the heart of the Clarksville neighborhood is home to multiple GREAT restaurants, cafe's.
The highest point in Austin. An amazing view of the city and Lake Austin. Great short pilgrimage. Caution: many steps to the top of the park to see the view.
36 recommandé par les habitants
Parc Covert à Mount Bonnell
3800 Mt Bonnell Rd
36 recommandé par les habitants
The highest point in Austin. An amazing view of the city and Lake Austin. Great short pilgrimage. Caution: many steps to the top of the park to see the view.
our favorite ENTRANCE to the GREEN BELT. One of many entrances, this one leads you to a classic swimming hole.
41 recommandé par les habitants
Gus Fruh
2642 Barton Hills Dr
41 recommandé par les habitants
our favorite ENTRANCE to the GREEN BELT. One of many entrances, this one leads you to a classic swimming hole.
The home of Austin City Limits TV broadcasting and live shows. Check listings.
326 recommandé par les habitants
ACL Live
310 W Willie Nelson Blvd
326 recommandé par les habitants
The home of Austin City Limits TV broadcasting and live shows. Check listings.
Welcome to DOWNTOWN AUSTIN. This is the heart of the best walkable section of downtown. Many great bars, restaurants.
78 recommandé par les habitants
W Austin
200 Lavaca St
78 recommandé par les habitants
Welcome to DOWNTOWN AUSTIN. This is the heart of the best walkable section of downtown. Many great bars, restaurants.
Comedy shows at Esther's are legendary. But beware, you are now in TOURIST CENTRAL. This is in the heart of Austin's equivalent to New Orlean's Bourbon Street. Many, many bars and live bands.
153 recommandé par les habitants
Esther's Follies
525 E 6th St
153 recommandé par les habitants
Comedy shows at Esther's are legendary. But beware, you are now in TOURIST CENTRAL. This is in the heart of Austin's equivalent to New Orlean's Bourbon Street. Many, many bars and live bands.
U.T. VISITORS PARK HERE (West of the Co-op on San Antonio is a parking structure - validated parking in the store) and explore the UT. Great university shop and the heart of the student district.
17 recommandé par les habitants
University Co-op
2246 Guadalupe St
17 recommandé par les habitants
U.T. VISITORS PARK HERE (West of the Co-op on San Antonio is a parking structure - validated parking in the store) and explore the UT. Great university shop and the heart of the student district.
Our restored historic theater with great shows, music. Check listings.
75 recommandé par les habitants
The Paramount Theatre
713 Congress Ave
75 recommandé par les habitants
Our restored historic theater with great shows, music. Check listings.
GREAT BAR on 2nd floor balcony overlooking the street in historic downtown.
The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel
701 Congress Ave
GREAT BAR on 2nd floor balcony overlooking the street in historic downtown.

Essentials

Boutique convenience store / grocer. Great selections and many things you've never seen and will have to try. We love Thom's!
78 recommandé par les habitants
Thom's Market
1418 Barton Springs Rd
78 recommandé par les habitants
Boutique convenience store / grocer. Great selections and many things you've never seen and will have to try. We love Thom's!
This is the world headquarters and flagship of Whole Foods. Uber boutique groceries. Amazing experience. Grocery shopping and great people watching.
1332 recommandé par les habitants
Whole Foods Market
525 N Lamar Blvd
1332 recommandé par les habitants
This is the world headquarters and flagship of Whole Foods. Uber boutique groceries. Amazing experience. Grocery shopping and great people watching.

Sightseeing

Austin's environmental crown-jewel. Even if you don't want to swim, you have to go sit at the edge of the pool and experience this. Night swim is pretty magical too.
2454 recommandé par les habitants
Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2131 William Barton Dr
2454 recommandé par les habitants
Austin's environmental crown-jewel. Even if you don't want to swim, you have to go sit at the edge of the pool and experience this. Night swim is pretty magical too.
Great for kids. Explore nature. Good indoor and outdoor facility.
52 recommandé par les habitants
Centre de la nature et des sciences d'Austin
2389 Stratford Dr
52 recommandé par les habitants
Great for kids. Explore nature. Good indoor and outdoor facility.
Free entry. Beautiful gardens. Don't miss the japanese gardens/pools.
429 recommandé par les habitants
Zilker Botanical Garden
2220 Barton Springs Rd
429 recommandé par les habitants
Free entry. Beautiful gardens. Don't miss the japanese gardens/pools.
Big festivals, small festivals, picnic under a tree and look at Austin's skyline. Throw frisbees, watch soccer games, ride bikes, rollerblade, fly a kite. Best park in Texas.
7 recommandé par les habitants
Rock Island
2001-2115 Lou Neff Rd
7 recommandé par les habitants
Big festivals, small festivals, picnic under a tree and look at Austin's skyline. Throw frisbees, watch soccer games, ride bikes, rollerblade, fly a kite. Best park in Texas.
Boat rental - kayaks, canoes, paddle-boats and paddle-boards! One of the best things to do while in Austin.
148 recommandé par les habitants
Rowing Dock
2418 Stratford Dr
148 recommandé par les habitants
Boat rental - kayaks, canoes, paddle-boats and paddle-boards! One of the best things to do while in Austin.
Flag shows park at edge of Barton Springs Road. Walk north from here to a great hill overlooking downtown. Amazing at night. Great fountain-park for kids.
56 recommandé par les habitants
Butler Metro Park
1000 Barton Springs Rd
56 recommandé par les habitants
Flag shows park at edge of Barton Springs Road. Walk north from here to a great hill overlooking downtown. Amazing at night. Great fountain-park for kids.
Trailhead starts at the SouthWest end of parking lot at Barton Springs (near Kerr Street)....Great swimming, mountain biking, hiking and rock climbing. Our version of Central Park.
235 recommandé par les habitants
Barton Creek Greenbelt Trailhead
Barton Creek Greenbelt Trail
235 recommandé par les habitants
Trailhead starts at the SouthWest end of parking lot at Barton Springs (near Kerr Street)....Great swimming, mountain biking, hiking and rock climbing. Our version of Central Park.
Spring-fed swimming pool at the edge of Town Lake. Great setting. Best lap-swimming in town.
25 recommandé par les habitants
Eilers (Deep Eddy) Neighborhood Park
401 Deep Eddy Ave
25 recommandé par les habitants
Spring-fed swimming pool at the edge of Town Lake. Great setting. Best lap-swimming in town.

Arts & Culture

Charles Umlauf, sculptor - small museum and beautiful grounds.
235 recommandé par les habitants
Umlauf Sculpture Garden & Museum
605 Azie Morton Rd
235 recommandé par les habitants
Charles Umlauf, sculptor - small museum and beautiful grounds.
(closed temporarily during construction). Austin's best cinema. Movies and food/drinks and creative ownership.
770 recommandé par les habitants
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema South Lamar
1120 S Lamar Blvd
770 recommandé par les habitants
(closed temporarily during construction). Austin's best cinema. Movies and food/drinks and creative ownership.
Austin's biggest dramatic theatre venue. New theatre building in 2012.
149 recommandé par les habitants
Zach Theatre
202 S Lamar Blvd
149 recommandé par les habitants
Austin's biggest dramatic theatre venue. New theatre building in 2012.
Home of the Austin Symphony. Many great musical events here. Elegant.
167 recommandé par les habitants
The Long Center for the Performing Arts
701 W Riverside Dr
167 recommandé par les habitants
Home of the Austin Symphony. Many great musical events here. Elegant.
Austin's long-established record/music store. A must for music-lovers
135 recommandé par les habitants
Waterloo Records
600 N Lamar Blvd
135 recommandé par les habitants
Austin's long-established record/music store. A must for music-lovers

Shopping

Drug Store. Open 24/7 ?
174 recommandé par les habitants
CVS
2101 S Lamar Blvd
174 recommandé par les habitants
Drug Store. Open 24/7 ?
Adult novelties and romance supplies. Clean, respectable, fun shop.
Cindie's - South Lamar
2100 S Lamar Blvd
Adult novelties and romance supplies. Clean, respectable, fun shop.
One of two locations in Austin, I Luv Video is one of the largest video rental stores remaining in the U.S. - Excellent curated collection...many hard-to-find films.
19 recommandé par les habitants
I Luv Video
4803 Airport Blvd
19 recommandé par les habitants
One of two locations in Austin, I Luv Video is one of the largest video rental stores remaining in the U.S. - Excellent curated collection...many hard-to-find films.