The Republic of South Austin Guidebook
Neighborhoods
South Congress Avenue, just south of downtown, is great for dining, sipping, live music (don't miss the Continental Club or C-Boy's Heart and Soul), strolling, shopping, and people watching.
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South Congress Avenue
South Congress AvenueSouth Congress Avenue, just south of downtown, is great for dining, sipping, live music (don't miss the Continental Club or C-Boy's Heart and Soul), strolling, shopping, and people watching.
Where to begin? Tour the Capitol, take in a show at the Paramount Theatre, see a concert at the ACL Live Moody Theater, eat and drink at about a zillion bars and restaurants, shop for books and local music at BookPeople and Waterloo Records, visit the Whole Foods mothership, or just stroll and people-watch.
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Downtown
Where to begin? Tour the Capitol, take in a show at the Paramount Theatre, see a concert at the ACL Live Moody Theater, eat and drink at about a zillion bars and restaurants, shop for books and local music at BookPeople and Waterloo Records, visit the Whole Foods mothership, or just stroll and people-watch.
Live music
The Spoke, on South Lamar, is one of the last genuine Texas dancehalls and honky-tonks. Everyone from Bob Wills to George Strait to Willie Nelson has played here. Hell, Mick Jagger even stopped in the last time the Stones were in town. Don't worry if you can't two-step; the Spoke offers free dance lessons.
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Broken Spoke
3201 S Lamar BlvdThe Spoke, on South Lamar, is one of the last genuine Texas dancehalls and honky-tonks. Everyone from Bob Wills to George Strait to Willie Nelson has played here. Hell, Mick Jagger even stopped in the last time the Stones were in town. Don't worry if you can't two-step; the Spoke offers free dance lessons.
One of Austin's oldest and best live music venues, located in the heart of the South Congress strip. National acts will stop in but it's the locals like Rosie Flores, Jon Dee Graham and Alejandro Escovedo who rule.
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The Continental Gallery
1313 S Congress AveOne of Austin's oldest and best live music venues, located in the heart of the South Congress strip. National acts will stop in but it's the locals like Rosie Flores, Jon Dee Graham and Alejandro Escovedo who rule.
Austin's original "Home of the Blues" since 1975, where Stevie Ray Vaughan, the Fabulous Thunderbirds, Gary Clark, Jr. and others cut their teeth. Touring acts and local stars like Sue Foley, Marcia Ball and Jimmie Vaughan help keep the blues flame alive.
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Antone's
305 E 5th StAustin's original "Home of the Blues" since 1975, where Stevie Ray Vaughan, the Fabulous Thunderbirds, Gary Clark, Jr. and others cut their teeth. Touring acts and local stars like Sue Foley, Marcia Ball and Jimmie Vaughan help keep the blues flame alive.
Our neighborhood bar, home to a constantly-rotating cast of rockers, singer-songwriters and acclaimed local acts of every description, in an intimate setting. There's something for everyone at the Saxon.
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Saxon Pub
1320 S Lamar BlvdOur neighborhood bar, home to a constantly-rotating cast of rockers, singer-songwriters and acclaimed local acts of every description, in an intimate setting. There's something for everyone at the Saxon.
Food scene
Classic Tex-Mex rules in this family-run restaurant that's been around since 1952. Try a Matt's Knockout Martini margarita (founder Matt Martinez was a Golden Gloves champ) and the signature Bob Armstrong Dip.
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Matt's El Rancho
2613 S Lamar BlvdClassic Tex-Mex rules in this family-run restaurant that's been around since 1952. Try a Matt's Knockout Martini margarita (founder Matt Martinez was a Golden Gloves champ) and the signature Bob Armstrong Dip.
Delicious BBQ/Asian fusion menu that is the brainchild of barbecue king Aaron Franklin and Uchi's Tyson Cole. Not a bad bite of food on the menu.
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Loro
2115 S Lamar BlvdDelicious BBQ/Asian fusion menu that is the brainchild of barbecue king Aaron Franklin and Uchi's Tyson Cole. Not a bad bite of food on the menu.
Uchi
801 S Lamar BlvdExpensive, but some of the best sushi in America.
Austin is currently in a golden age of barbecue (See: Franklin's, LA Barbecue, Micklethwait Craft Meats), but Terry Black's is in our hood. Great brisket, ribs and turkey. One of Texas Monthly's Top 50 BBQ joints.
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Terry Black's Barbecue
1003 Barton Springs RdAustin is currently in a golden age of barbecue (See: Franklin's, LA Barbecue, Micklethwait Craft Meats), but Terry Black's is in our hood. Great brisket, ribs and turkey. One of Texas Monthly's Top 50 BBQ joints.
Outdoors
Barton Springs--a huge, spring-fed natural pool that stays a constant 68 degrees--is the heart and soul of Austin. Best of all, you can walk to it from our house!
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Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton DrBarton Springs--a huge, spring-fed natural pool that stays a constant 68 degrees--is the heart and soul of Austin. Best of all, you can walk to it from our house!
Running through the heart of town, Lady Bird Lake is ideal for kayaking, canoeing or SUP-ing (all watercraft can be rented). A beautiful 10-mile hike-and-bike trail encircles the lake and Zilker Park, Fiesta Gardens and Vic Mathias Auditorium Shores provide lots of green space.
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Lady Bird Lake
Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike TrailRunning through the heart of town, Lady Bird Lake is ideal for kayaking, canoeing or SUP-ing (all watercraft can be rented). A beautiful 10-mile hike-and-bike trail encircles the lake and Zilker Park, Fiesta Gardens and Vic Mathias Auditorium Shores provide lots of green space.
Reizigersadvies
Vervoersmogelijkheden
Cars and ride-shares are the easiest ways to get around.
Although our neighborhood is pedestrian-friendly, our mass transit is rudimentary at best. Count on having your own set of wheels to get around. Rental bikes and scooters are also great for short trips.
Niet te missen
We have lots of outdoor amenities nearby.
Barton Springs, just down the hill from our house, is one of the world's great spring-fed swimming pools. We are also close to Zilker Park, Lady Bird Lake (canoes, SUPs and kayaks can be rented), the Barton Creek Greenbelt, the lakeside hike and bike trail, the Umlauf Sculpture Garden, and the Austin Nature Center. Get outside and enjoy!