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SLACK & DAVIS WELCOMES YOU TO AUSTIN! In our more than 25 years here, we’ve seen our little town grow into a vibrant metropolis. You’ll see some familiar signs around town of places you may have visited where you live, but we wanted to share some of our local favorites as long-time residents of the Live Music Capital of the World. We hope you enjoy visiting Austin as much as we love living and working here!
SIGHTS TO SEE Austin Botanical Garden »
2200 Barton Springs Road 26 fenced acres displaying an array of native, hybrid and exotic plants.
MIKE DAVIS RECOMMENDATION Bullock Museum » 1800 Congress Avenue
The story of Texas, special exhibits, and an IMAX theater.
Congress Bridge Bats »
100 S. Congress Avenue Watch the world’s largest urban bat colony emerge from under the Congress Avenue bridge and fly down Lady Bird Lake at dusk in search of insects.
HOPE Outdoor Gallery » 1101 Baylor Street Community graffiti park.
LBJ Presidential Library & Museum »
2313 Red River Street One of 13 presidential libraries, it houses 45 million pages of historical documents and more than 54,000 objects donated by the President and Mrs. Johnson.
Mount Bonnell »
3800 Mount Bonnell Road Beautiful view of west Austin and the Pennybacker Bridge over the Colorado River.
The People’s Gallery at Austin City Hall » 301 W. 2nd Street Free exhibit showcasing regional artists.
Segway Tours »
1108 Lavaca Street, Suite 100 Sightsee downtown Austin on a Segway.
Stevie Ray Vaughan Statue »
Auditorium Shores Larger than life statue of the blues guitar demigod.
GRAB A BITE
WORK IT OUT
Banger’s Sausage House & Beer Garden »
Barton Springs Pool »
79 Rainey Street 30 House-made sausages and over 100 beers on tap.
Dry Creek Café »
4812 Mount Bonnell Road Iconic dive bar with cheap beer, pool tables, and a vintage juke box.
Magnolia Café »
2304 Lake Austin Blvd Quaint little diner open 24/7. Order the pancakes.
DONNA BOWEN RECOMMENDATION Matt’s El Rancho » 2613 S. Lamar Blvd Delicious Tex-Mex and margaritas.
JOHN DAVIS RECOMMENDATION Micklethwait Craft Meats »
1309 Rosewood Avenue Delicious brisket, ribs, and fabulous sides served from a vintage trailer.
PAULA KNIPPA RECOMMENDATION Perla’s »
1400 S. Congress Avenue Seafood and oyster bar with an airy dining room and a shaded patio.
MIKE SLACK RECOMMENDATION Vespaio »
1610 S. Congress Avenue Authentic Italian food and an extensive wine list in an elegant atmosphere.
Uchi »
801 S. Lamar Blvd Contemporary Japanese dining and sushi.
Wink »
1014 N. Lamar Blvd Fine dining farm-to-table. Menu changes daily.
SHOP AROUND Allen’s Boots »
1522 S. Congress Ave Cowboy boots, hats, and clothing.
2201 Barton Springs Road Outdoor swimming pool fed from underground springs with an average temperature of 68–70 degrees. Open year round.
Mellow Johnny’s »
400 Nueces Street Road, mountain and city bikes for rent. Grab a coffee and breakfast taco at Juan Pelota Café while you’re there.
PAULA SWEENEY RECOMMENDATION Lady Bird Lake Hike & Bike Trail »
Hit the groomed gravel trail for a run, walk, or bike ride around Lady Bird Lake. Choose a route that takes you on a 1-mile, 3-mile, 4-mile, 6-mile, or 10-mile loop.
Wanderlust YOGA Austin »
206 E. 4th Street Drop-in or make a reservation for Hatha, Vinyasa, Power Vinyasa, or Yoga with Weights.
SEE A SHOW, KICK UP YOUR HEELS, GRAB A DRINK JOHN JOSE RECOMMENDATION Antone’s
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305 E. 5th Street Austin’s home of the blues.
Barbarella »
611 Red River Street Dance the night away on multiple dance floors.
Broken Spoke »
3201 S. Lamar Blvd Iconic honky-tonk dance hall.
Container Bar »
90 Rainey Street Happening nightspot with drinks and DJs inside 7 stacked shipping containers.
Continental Club »
1315 S. Congress Avenue Premier live music venue featuring rock, country, jazz and blues.
Consuela »
Cedar Street »
El Interior »
Donn’s Depot »
Kendra Scott »
Elephant Room »
Toy Joy »
LADD SANGER RECOMMENDATION The Lobby Lounge at The Four Seasons
912 Congress Avenue Bags and home décor with a Latin American flavor. 1009 W. Lynn St Mexican folk art, clothing, textiles, and home accessories. 1400 S. Congress Ave, Suite A-170 Designer jewelry and home décor. 403 W. 2nd Street Unique toys and collectibles.
Wild About Music »
615 Congress Avenue Funky, music-themed art and gifts.
V I S I T U S AT S L A C K D AV I S . C O M
208 W. 4th Street Live music seven nights a week. 1600 W. 5th Street Dive bar with live music set in old rail cars and a former depot. 315 Congress Avenue Underground jazz bar with nightly live music.
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98 San Jacinto Blvd Creative cocktails, wines by the glass, and a beautiful view overlooking Lady Bird Lake. Afternoon tea daily, reservations required.
Stubb’s »
801 Red River Street Beer, BBQ and live music with a renowned Sunday gospel brunch.
INSIDER’S GUIDE TO
AUSTIN
WORK IT OUT 1. Barton Springs Pool » 2. Mellow Johnny’s » 3. Lady Bird Lake Hike & Bike Trail » 4. Wanderlust YOGA Austin » Slack & Davis Attorney Recommendation
TREAT YOURSELF
1. JW Marriott—Conference Hotel » 2. ACL Live at The Moody Theater—Opening Reception »
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SEE A SHOW, KICK UP YOUR HEELS, GRAB A DRINK
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