Off the Beaten Path in Austin
Description:
Here's the local's guide to Austin, a list of regular haunts for those of reside in the great green city.
Author: Tara
Day 1 - Austin
For a weekend away from home, most locals would choose a cozy room in the historic Driskill in the heart of the city. The morning calls for an indulgence--a piping hot breakfast taco or two from homegrown eatery Taco Shack, followed by a leisurely tour of the latest exhibit at the Jack S. Blanton Museum of Art near the UT campus. Window-shopping along the Second Street District will work up a healthy appetite, so head to Foodheads for a handful of a homemade sandwich. Stock up on locally grown fruits, veggies at more at the eastside's Boggy Creek Farm, before indulging in a comforting albeit spicy bowl of chili at the one-and-only Texas Chili Parlor.
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Taco Shack
Location:
view in google maps4412 Medical Parkway
Austin, TX 78756
Phone:
+512 300 21122
Jack S. Blanton Museum of Art
Location:
view in google maps23rd and San Jacinto
University of Texas campus
Austin, TX 78712
Phone:
512-471-73243
Second Street District
Location:
view in google maps200 W. Second Street
Austin, TX 78701
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Foodheads
Location:
view in google maps616 West 34th Street
Austin, TX 78705
Phone:
+1 512 420 84005
Boggy Creek Farm
Location:
view in google maps3414 Lyons Road
Austin, TX 78702
Phone:
+1 512 926 46506
Texas Chili Parlor
Location:
view in google maps1409 Lavaca St
Austin, TX 78701
Phone:
+1 512 472 28287
Driskill (The)
Location:
view in google maps604 Brazos Street
At E Sixth St
Austin, TX 78701
Phone:
+1 512 474 5911 / +1 800 252 9367 (Toll Free)Day 2 - Austin
Maudie's first thing in the morning can mean one thing: migas, the perfect breakfast for an active day. Once your belly is satiated, jump in the car and head southwest to Enchanted Rock, where you'll climb the giant natural orb rising out of the ground. It's a perfect all-day getaway and an awesome spot for photographs. On the drive back to the big city, make a detour to The Salt Lick for all-you-can-eat barbecue, but don't forget to stop and grab your beer or wine of choice since the Lick doesn't serve alcohol. Finally, top off your evening with a cold one at Mean Eyed Cat, the Johnny Cash tribute bar and former chainsaw shop, or mosey across the street to Donn's Depot for some two-stepping.
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Maudie's Cafe
Location:
view in google maps2608 West 7th Street
Off Lake Austin Boulevard
Austin, TX 78703
Phone:
+1 512 473 37403
Salt Lick (The)
Location:
view in google maps18001 FM 1826
Austin, TX 78619
Phone:
+1 512 858 49594
Mean Eyed Cat
Location:
view in google maps1621 West 5th Street
Austin, TX 78703
Phone:
+1 512 472 63265
Donn's Depot
Location:
view in google maps1600 West Fifth Street
Austin, TX 78703
Phone:
512 478 0336Day 3 - Austin
After you've slept in, get a good greasy burger at Dan's before you make your way south to Canyon Lake for an afternoon of tubing down the river. Be sure to bring plenty of sunscreen since the rays here burn bright. Several hours of lazing downstream can cause quite a hunger. Indulge in peel and eat shrimp and other fresh fish at Quality Seafood, a neighborhood seafood shop and eatery. Finish up the night at Ginny's Little Longhorn Saloon, sipping cold Lone Stars and listening to the house honky-tonk band.
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Dan's Hamburgers
Location:
view in google maps5602 North Lamar Boulevard
Austin, TX 78751-1058
Phone:
+1 512 459 32392
Canyon Lake
Location:
view in google maps601 C.O.E. ROAD
Austin, TX 78133-4112
Phone:
830-964-33413
Quality Seafood
Location:
view in google maps5621 Airport Boulevard
Austin, TX 78751
Phone:
+1 512 454 58274
Ginny's Little Longhorn Saloon
Location:
view in google maps5434 Burnet Road
Austin, TX 78756
Phone:
512 458 1813