ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The JW Marriott is located in the heart of downtown Austin and directly on iconic Congress Avenue and is within walking distance of over 200 uniquely Austin shops, restaurants, and nightlife venues. Nestled conveniently between the Texas State Capitol building and the Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trail, the JW Marriott Austin is at the epicenter of Austin's entertainment districts and top attractions.
DINING OPTIONS NEAR JW MARRIOTT AUSTIN
Iron Works BBQ 100 Red River Street (walkable from the JW Marriott) Austin, TX Phone: 512-478-4855 https://ironworksbbq.com/ The Iron Works BBQ is a family owned and operated business that has been serving Real Texas Barbecue in a country atmosphere since 1978. Open 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday thru Saturday (closed Sunday).
Red Ash 303 Colorado Street Austin, TX Phone: 512-379-2906 http://www.redashgrill.com/ Influenced by the culinary traditions of Northern and Southern Italy, Red Ash features craft Italian cuisine expertly prepared by Owner and Executive Chef John Carver. The star of the Red Ash kitchen is the custom-built wood- burning grill, oven and plancha. Red ash is released from the live wood fires, which is the inspiration for the restaurant’s name. - 1 -
The menu features fresh handmade pastas, pristine seafood, locally sourced prime meats roasted on the wood-burning grill and plancha and an abundance of seasonal fresh vegetables. Elegant Italian desserts are prepared fresh daily. The wine list includes an array of specially selected Old and New World wines from the finest winemakers of Italy, Spain, France, Argentina, Chile, California, Oregon and Washington. Open Sunday thru Thursday 5-10 p.m. and Friday and Saturday 5-11 p.m.
Second Bar + Kitchen 200 Congress Avenue Austin, TX Phone: 512-827-2750 https://www.secondbarkitchen.com/second/ Located in the Second Street District, Second Bar + Kitchen combines seasonal ingredients with local artisan products to create a sublime experience. Second Bar + Kitchen offers small plates for sharing, locally- recognized salads, delicious pizzas, entrees and desserts to enjoy. From the bar, Second Bar + Kitchen offers a wide selection of finely crafted cocktails by Director of Bars + Beverage Jason Stevens, an approachable wine program and a selection of local and eclectic beers. Open Sunday thru Thursday 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. and Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. to 1 a.m.
Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille 114 W. 7th Street Suite 110 Austin, TX Phone: 512-474-6300 https://perryssteakhouse.com/locations/tx/austin/downtown/ Austin is known for its hip, urban core, music scene, and delicious food, and Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille is the perfect combination of the three, with an upscale flair. Located downtown in the historic Norwood Tower, it’s within walking distance of the Capital Complex and other downtown landmarks. Come enjoy one of their award-winning dishes on the patio or a cocktail at the bar during one of their live music nights! Open Monday thru Thursday 4-10 p.m., Friday 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., Saturday 4-10 p.m. and Sunday 4-9 p.m.
Roaring Fork 701 Congress Avenue Austin, TX Phone: 512-583-0000 http://roaringfork.com/downtown/ The downtown location is in the heart of the city on Congress Avenue, where Austin's work and night life collide. The wood fired cooking captures the spirit of bold American cuisine, creating flavors that crackle with a rugged edge. In the Old West, the best food was prepared on a simple word fire. This same spirit, freshness and flavor are at the heart of every dish they serve. Select from lamb, chicken, beef, pork and fresh fish entrees all perfectly prepared by wood fire rotisserie, open flame grill and wood oven roasting. Roaring Fork’s ideal blend of energy and intimacy has made it a favorite for over a decade. They serve lunch - 2 - on weekdays only beginning at 11 a.m. and serve dinner daily starting at 5 p.m. They also offer happy hour daily from 4-7 p.m. in the open seating bar and lounge areas. They do not take reservations for happy hour; however, they are always recommended for lunch and dinner.
III Forks 111 Lavaca Street (at Cesar Chavez) Austin, TX Phone: 512-474-1776 https://www.3forks.com/location/austin/ III Forks Steakhouse brings to Austin a sophisticated club-like ambiance with an elegant bar and lounge. The inviting foyer greets you with an array of fine wines from the spectacular walk-in wine room that houses over 500 selections. The luxurious black mahogany trimmed triple crown molding and Michelangelo Italian marble surroundings are simple and elegant. III Forks Austin is a contemporary realization of the classic steakhouse. Open Monday thru Thursday 5-10 p.m., Friday and Saturday 5-11 p.m. and Sunday 5-9 p.m.
Emmer & Rye 51 Rainey Street Austin, TX 512-366-5530 https://emmerandrye.com/ Emmer & Rye is the first contemporary American restaurant in Austin to offer dim sum service as part of their meal, where guests will be able to order directly off of circulating carts, along with a weekly rotating menu using local farm-to-table ingredients. Open Tuesday thru Friday 5:30-10 p.m., Friday and Saturday 5:30- 11 p.m., Sunday brunch 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Sunday dinner 5:30-10 p.m.
Olamaie 1610 San Antonio Street Austin, TX 512-474-2796 https://olamaieaustin.com/ Five generations of Southern Food. Their menu changes daily due to seasonality and market availability. Open seven days a week 5-10 p.m.
Wu Chow 500 W. 5th Street Austin, TX 512-476-2469 https://wuchowaustin.com/ Wu Chow brings authentic, farm-fresh, modern Chinese food to the heart of downtown Austin, offering dishes representative of all eight styles of Chinese cuisine, as well as dim sum service on Sundays. Open Monday thru Thursday 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5-10 p.m., Friday 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5-11 p.m., Saturday 5-11 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- 3 - Swift’s Attic 315 Congress Avenue Austin, TX 512-482-8842 https://swiftsattic.com/ Nestled upstairs off one of the busiest streets in Austin, the lure of the funky twist on classics pulls patrons into the hidden attic for a journey into an eccentric and eclectic culinary world serving modern, whimsical shared plates. Open Monday thru Thursday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Friday 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., Saturday 5-11 p.m. and Sunday 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
AREA ATTRACTIONS
Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center 4801 La Crosse Avenue Austin, TX Phone: 512-232-0100 https://www.wildflower.org/ The University of Texas at Austin Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center uses native plants to restore and create sustainable, beautiful landscapes. They carry out their mission to inspire the conservation of native plants through the gardens, research, education, consulting and outreach programs. In doing so, they improve water quality, provide habitat for wildlife, and enhance human health and happiness. In 2017, they were officially designated the Botanic Garden and Arboretum of Texas. Visit, learn and make a better world with them.
State Capital 1100 Congress Avenue Austin, TX Phone: 512-463-0063 https://tspb.texas.gov/prop/tc/tc/capitol.html Sited on one of Austin's highest points, the Capitol anchors the northern periphery of the downtown commercial district and commands a sweeping view towards the Colorado River from its southern façade. The Texas State Capitol is the capitol building and seat of government of the American state of Texas. Located in downtown Austin, Texas, the structure houses the offices and chambers of the Texas Legislature and of the Governor of Texas. Designed in 1881 by architect Elijah E. Myers, it was constructed from 1882 to 1888 under the direction of civil engineer Reuben Lindsay Walker. A $75 million underground extension was completed in 1993. The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1970 and recognized as a National Historic Landmark in 1986. Free 30-minutes tours are offered Monday thru Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Saturday 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and Sunday 12-3:30 p.m.
Lake Travis Approximately 12 miles from JW Marriott https://laketravis.com/ Imagine a place where crystal clear streams and towering trees meet the majesty of the hills. The Lake Travis area is a little slice of heaven offering breathtaking beauty and a relaxing atmosphere.
- 4 - Life is as good as it gets in the Lake Travis area. Few places offer the same combination of glorious scenery, urban activity and outdoor recreation possibilities. Situated 20 miles northwest of Austin, Lake Travis presents residents and visitors with a grand natural environment where the lake, woods, hills, and prairie come together in pristine harmony. The lake offers boating, fishing, watersports, parasailing and parks for hiking and much, much more.
Sixth Street .5 miles North of JW Marriott https://6street.com/ Sixth Street is a historic street and entertainment district located within the city's urban core in downtown Austin. The nine-block area of East Sixth Street roughly between Lavaca Street to the west and Interstate 35 to the east is recognized as the Sixth Street Historic District and was listed in the National Register of Historic Places on December 30, 1975. The area around nearby 4th Street and 6th Street has been a major entertainment district since the 1970’s. Many bars, clubs, music venues, and shopping destinations are located on East 6th Street between Congress Avenue and Interstate 35, and many offer live music at one time or another during the week. Traffic is generally blocked on East 6th Street and most crossroads from I-35 to Brazos Street on weekend evenings, and football home games (depending on pedestrian traffic), as well as holidays and special events, to allow the crowds to walk unfettered to the many venues that line the street.
East Sixth Street (known locally as Dirty Sixth) plays host to a wide variety of events each year, ranging from music and film festivals (such as South by Southwest) to biker rallies (such as The Republic of Texas Biker Rally) and the Pecan Street Festival.
The area of Sixth Street west of Lavaca is known as the West 6th Street District. Recently, a movement has been growing to develop this area as an entertainment district of its own, geared toward the live-music crowd.
Paramount Theatre .4 Miles North of JW Marriott https://www.austintheatre.org Very few places in Austin can make this claim…with all of the new development happening around Austin, and specifically right here on Congress Avenue, it’s truly remarkable that Austin’s original performing arts venue has stood the test of time. As one of the first – and few remaining – examples of early and distinctive theatrical architecture, the Paramount stands as a testament to how important the venue is to the community and the cultural landscape that makes Austin unique. Once you’re there, you can’t help but feel you’ve entered a special place that wraps itself around you, making you feel welcome, timeless and inclusive, both with other members of the audience and the performance itself. From Houdini to Katharine Hepburn, to current artists like Bonnie Raitt, Lyle Lovett and Sheryl Crow, the Paramount, and its audiences, have seen it all over the past 100 years…here’s to the next century!
- 5 - Austin Zoo 15 Miles SW of JW Marriott 10808 Rawhide Trail Austin, TX https://austinzoo.org/ Austin Zoo is a non-profit rescue zoo and located in southwestern unincorporated Travis County, Texas. The mission of Austin Zoo is to assist animals in need through rescue, rehabilitation, and education. Austin Zoo currently has over 300 animals from over 100 different species, including African Lions, Bengal tigers, cougars, three species of monkeys, black bears, ring-tailed lemurs, and porcupines. In 2009, the zoo became home to four wolf hybrids which had been abandoned during Hurricane Ike in 2008.
Blanton Museum of Art 1.5 Miles North of JW Marriott 200 E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Austin, TX https://blantonmuseum.org/ The Jack S. Blanton Museum of Art at the University of Texas at Austin is one of the largest university art museums in the U.S. with 189,340 square feet devoted to temporary exhibitions, permanent collection galleries, storage, administrative offices, classrooms, a print study room, an auditorium, shop, and cafe. The Blanton's permanent collection consists of almost 18,000 works, with significant holdings of modern and contemporary art, Latin American art, Old Master paintings, and prints and drawings from Europe, the United States, and Latin America.
For additional things to do and see in Austin, go to https://www.marriott.com/hotels/local-things-to-do/ausjw-jw-marriott-austin/
SHOPPING
2nd Street District .2 Miles West of JW Marriott 400 W. 2nd Street Austin, TX http://www.2ndstreetdistrict.com/ The 2nd street district is your headquarters for downtown Austin shopping. With over 50 specialty stores, services, and restaurants it's one of the hippest and most upscale areas of Austin featuring plenty of upscale specialty stores, nightlife, a movie theater, Moody theater, and more.
South Congress Avenue Shopping 1.2 Miles South of JW Marriott South Congress Avenue Austin, TX http://www.doingthestreets.com/southcongress This vibrant neighborhood south of Lady Bird Lake is a must-stroll for visitors and a popular hangout for locals. South Congress oozes homespun character and boasts the story of Austin’s yesteryear in its boutiques, eateries, galleries and music venues. - 6 - Round Rock Premium Outlet Mall 4401 N. Interstate 35 Round Rock, TX https://www.premiumoutlets.com/outlet/round-rock Round Rock Premium Outlets offers 125 name brand outlet stores including adidas, Brooks Brothers, Calvin Klein, Coach, Disney Store Outlet, Kate Spade New York, Michael Kors, Nike and Polo Ralph Lauren. Conveniently located 20 minutes north of Austin, in the heart of the Sports Capital of Texas, this beautiful outdoor shopping center is the premier shopping destination for all shoppers in the central to south Texas area.
Barton Creek Square Mall 2901 S. Capital of Texas Hwy. Austin, TX https://www.simon.com/mall/barton-creek-square If you love shopping, you'll love Barton Creek Square with its more than 180 specialty shops, ranging from fashion, jewelry to sporting goods. The wonderfully climate controlled shopping mall includes Nordstrom, Apple Store, Sephora, and Michael Kors. Take a break from shopping at one of their fine eateries, including California Pizza Kitchen, The Cheesecake Factory and Nordstrom Bistro Café.
AUSTIN INFORMATION
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