Your Official Guide to Austin, Texas Need some recommendations for what to do in Austin while you are attending the AUGS APP course? We have you covered! The below list includes plenty of activities, shops, and restaurants to explore, all a short walk or car ride away from the LINE Austin Hotel! South Congress Ave: Start at 1200 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78701 – walk south along one of Austin’s most eclectic streets! Activities include: • Tesoro’s: Funky mainstay with large assortment of folk art, furniture, jewelry and other worldly oddities • Lucy in Disguise with Diamonds: Austin’s oldest costume/vintage shop. Huge assortments of all things dress up, make up and fun. • Allen’s Boots: Austin’s iconic boot retailer. A must for anyone seeking an upgrade in their boot wardrobe. • S Congress Books: Small artsy shop that sells used and vintage books, posters and rare volumes. • Perla’s: Grab a seat and enjoy some of Austin’s finest seafood. Top notch people watching along Austin’s main corridor • June’s All Day: Cutesy French inspired restaurant. Dishes range from mussels and frites to chicken sandwiches. • Jo’s Coffee: Stop to take a picture with one of Austin’s most iconic murals. Grab an “iced turbo” to get your caffeine fix • Big Top Candy Shop: Old school candy shop offering salt water taffy, malts and milkshakes and all things sweet. • Joann’s Fine Foods: Satisfy your Tex Mex craving at this colorful restaurant and finish it up with a lovely cocktail 2nd Street District: Downtown’s shopping district. Several boutiques and eateries can be found down this tree lined street. • Upstairs Circus: Cocktails and arts and crafts. What could be better? • Austin General Store: Souvenirs and quirky Austin merchandise. • Le Politique: Upscale French restaurant featuring a day time bakery/patisserie next door. • Violet Crown Cinema: Small chain cinema offering food and beverage onsite. Hollywood flix and indie movies are both frequently screened here • Flower Child: Health conscious food options! Healthy and delicious! • Toy Joy: Toy shop with a plethora of board games, stuffed animals and action figures just to name a few • Central Library: United States’ ONLY smart library. Features six stories, including a butterfly rooftop garden. Rainey Street: This neighborhood features several bungalow homes that have been converted into bars, restaurants and even a gallery. • Craft Pride: Bungalow home with several stellar cocktails. Check out the food trailer VIA 313 on the backyard patio for tasty deep pan pizza • G’Raj Mahal: Bungalow turned restaurant. Dishing out Indian cuisine with several vegetarian options. • Container Bar: This bar is constructed of only shipping containers. Lively atmosphere that is mostly outdoors. • Lustre Pearl: Another bungalow pouring craft cocktails. This space offers several outdoor games and seating. • Lucille: Hammocks hang from trees in this upscale yet homey bar. • El Naranjo: Upscale Mexican restaurant in the middle of bustling Rainey St. E 6th Street: Austin’s artsy and bohemian neighborhood. Several dives, food trucks and music venues are concentrated here • White Horse: Very Austin. Very Texan. Cold Lone Star, Live Country music and a taco truck stationed inside. • Whisler’s: Highly recommended. Austin charm with a focus on mezcal. • Zilker Brewing: Local Brewery serving some of Austin’s most beloved craft beers. • Ramen Tatsuya: Austin’s most prolific ramen restaurants. Lines can get long, but that’s how you know it’s good • Domo Alley Gato: Japanese Alley inspired cocktail bar with a small Japanese curry window to order food. Very photogenic place • Shangri La: Dive bar that serves up Cajun food in their backyard. • Prohibition Creamery: Shop that infuses their ice creams with different liquors. From Chocolate whiskey to sangria sorbet. They got you covered. • Boteco: Brazilian Food truck! Small menu that includes yuca fries, empanadas and beef sirloin. Throughout Austin: This is list includes establishments around the whole city: • Mount Bonnell: Austin’s premier viewing spot. Offers sweeping views of the Colorado River, Pennybacker Bridge, Hill Country and the Austin Skyline. • Summer Moon Coffee: Wood fired coffee is their claim to fame. South Austin gem for coffee lovers. • Blanton Museum of Art: Austin’s largest museum featuring contemporary and modern American and Latin American Art • Uchi: Austin’s finest Japanese cuisine experience. Reservations are a must! • Radio Coffee & Beer Garden: Draft beers and cocktails aim to please at this mostly outdoor space. Three food trucks are stationed outside (barbecue, Mexican and chicken lollipops) for your hunger needs • Roy & Ann Butler Trail: Austin’s premier trail located just behind the hotel. Walk or bike along this urban, yet tranquil trail offering skyline, lake and hill country views. • Texas Capitol: Visit the tallest domed capitol in the US! Tours are free and take place frequently throughout the day. • La Barbecue: Mouth watering brisket and ribs! Wait times range, but expect to wait a minimum of 45 minutes. Worth it and you can order drinks while you wait in line. • Alamo Draft House: Born in Austin, this is a movie goer’s paradise. Order cocktails and food inside the theater and servers will perfectly time when to bring your food by. Team members are trained to only make deliveries when the movie permits. • Zilker Park: Austin’s most adorned park. Located along Lady Bird Lake, it offers expansive green space, seating tables, volleyball nets and picturesque views of Downtown Austin. • Bouldin Creek Café: Vegetarian’s and meat lovers alike frequent this 90s vibes vegetarian/vegan restaurant. You can’t go wrong. • Congress Avenue Kayaks: Rent a kayak and row along Lady Bird Lake. You’ll enjoy lovely views of the hike and bike trail as well as the growing skyline. • Ai Wei Wei’s Forever Bicycles: This bike sculpture features many stacked bicycles that created an optical illusion. • Little Longhorn Saloon: Located on Burnet Rd in North Austin, this little saloon is an old time Austin venue. On Sundays, they play ‘Chicken Shit Bingo’ and draw many crowds to enjoy a hilarious time. • Esther’s Follies: Modern day vaudeville theater on historic 6th St. Nightly performances include magic shows, dancing, singing, juggling and so on! • Laguna Gloria Sculpture Garden: Located along the Colorado River, you’ll find several inspiring sculptures. .