Austin Vacation & Tourism Guide
Rolling hills, a chain of lakes 150 miles long, 300 days of sunshine, and acres of parks all add up to an ideal setting for vacation enjoyment. Austin and the surrounding Texas Hill Country offer hiking and bike trails, swimming, and golf. In addition, there is ballooning, bird watching, canoeing, excellent bass fishing, rock climbing, sailing, scuba diving, spelunking, and tennis. Austin is also a popular city for business and one of the most thriving commercial areas in the southern United States. The winning combination of high tech industry, light manufacturing, and abundant cultural resources has given Austin the reputation of being one of the southwest's most visited and loved vacation sites.
Great Recommendations from Real Travelers
1. Austin Airport Marriott South
Real Traveler Rating: 4.8 out of 5 based on 133 reviews from 5 sources
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"Great hotel, free dinners on certain days." — source Priceline
" Its a beautiful hotel and super friendly staff." — source Expedia
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1. Antone's
... music landmark and Austin's home of the blues, Antone's has been around in various forms for more than a quarter century. Founded by bluesman Clifford Antone, it opened with Zydeco king Clifton Chenier and later featured B.... more
Real Travelers who've been to Antone's
dungroovin in Austin said
… as Gosport.We get tickets to go to famous Antones, about 2/3 the size of the Pompey wedgewood rooms to see a brit of all people… continue reading »
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2. Barton Springs Pool
... and icy, these springs over the years have drawn Indians, pioneers, and tourists to this spot. The waters are brought from the limestone strata to the surface by the Balcones Fault, which bisects Central Texas. Average flow... more
Real Travelers who've been to Barton Springs Pool
loraloralora in Austin Day 2: Plenty To Do, As It Turns Out said
… to Zilker Park for Melanie's Crazy/Extreeeeeeme Morning Swim at Barton Springs Pool. Barton Springs is a natural pool that maintains… continue reading »
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3. Zilker Park
... The winner of our 2008 Parents' Picks quest to find the best playground/park in Austin, 350-acre Zilker Park is one of Austin's best loved green spaces. Family activity options include a playground, hike and bike trails, pi... more
Real Travelers who've been to Zilker Park
loraloralora in Austin Day 2: Plenty To Do, As It Turns Out said
… to Zilker Park for Melanie's Crazy/Extreeeeeeme Morning Swim at Barton Springs Pool. Barton Springs is a natural pool that maintains… continue reading »
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4. Broken Spoke
This Western honky-tonk was established in 1964 and rapidly became an Austin favorite for country-western dancing. The "Spoke" ... more
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5. Zilker Botanical Garden
These twenty-two amazing acres overlook the Zilker Park fields bordering Barton Springs Road. The garden is actually ... more
Real Travelers who've been to Zilker Botanical Garden
loraloralora in Austin Day 2: Plenty To Do, As It Turns Out said
…, but not Melanie. I was (and am) impressed. After her swim (which, she told me, was awesome), we went to the botanical gardens in Zilker… continue reading »
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6. Mount Bonnell
One of Austin's oldest tourist attractions, Mount Bonnell is also one of the highest ... more
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7. Wild Basin Wilderness Preserve
Founded by seven women, this area was used as an outdoor laboratory for science classes and teacher training. ... more
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8. Continental Club
This venue south of the river is a throwback to the 1950s. Roots-rock and country rule supreme in this ... more
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9. South Congress Avenue
... of hippest Austin hangouts, also called SoCo, colorful stretch of Congress Ave. lined with quirky shops, trendy dining spots, unique accommodations, art galleries and music venues. Monthly celebration occurs during âFirst T... more
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10. Texas State Capitol
The slogan states that "everything is bigger in Texas," and if you look at our Capitol, the phrase rings ... more
Real Travelers who've been to Texas State Capitol
loraloralora in Austin Day 1: A Slower Pace...We Tried, Anyway said
… Ave, admiring the Texas state capitol building all lit up in front of us. It is even taller than the US Capitol. Texas! We had… continue reading »
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1. Jeffrey's Restaurant
This Clarksville restaurant, opened in 1975, manages to stay on Austin's dining forefront because of the ... more
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2. Uchi
Popularly known as the 'Japanese gem' and rated as one of the 'Top Five New Restaurants ... more
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3. Fonda San Miguel
Step inside this hacienda-style restaurant and find yourself whisked far south to the Mexican interior, ... more
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4. Vespaio
... mellow ochre walls, small tables covered with Provencal linens and a deli case beckoning with exotic antipasti, cheeses and house-made charcuterie, the casual Enoteca Vespaio feels like a sophisticated European cafe. Duck b... more
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5. Musashino
This hidden treasure was rated one of the top 20 sushi restaurants in the nation by a guidebook for Japanese ... more
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6. Wink
... walls, a sophisticated beige early evening, enveloping the 16 tables in a honeyed glow at night, the richness imparted by marble dust embedded in the Venetian plaster. Frames holding screens of pale Japanese rice paper hang... more
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7. Manuel's Downtown
With all the black leather, neon and jazz here, one might be suspicious. Is this a trendy Mexican joint where the food ... more
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8. Restaurant Jezebel
... elegant Modern American cuisine, an award-winning wine list, & the largest selection of scotches in Austin, then look no further than Restaurant Jezebel. Restaurant Jezebel has received numerous accolades & was cited as the... more
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9. Cool River Cafe
... among the clacking billiard balls in the noisy bar or in the quieter main dining room with high ceilings, dark wood and white tablecloths. Afterward they can retire for a cognac and cigar in the smoking room. The smoked cho... more
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10. Eastside Cafe
The central feature of this cozy cafe is not indoors, but out back, it is a kitchen garden overflowing ... more
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