Terrific little vegetarian cafe with an excellent, homey feel. A tarot deck graces every table and they teach yoga upstairs.
Austin: It's little dive bar that's both trapped in the 70's AND it's Christmas all year. Beware of elves dropping from the ceiling. You've been warned. -IFC Viewer
A natural pool open nearly year-round and kept at a refreshing 68 degrees; this is an Austin treasure. Save Our Springs Alliance is a loose coalition formed to help preserve the natural environment. 続きを読む
Austin: Highball Bowling is a kitsched-out 1950s bowling alley and karaoke palace. The Disco-themed karaoke room even comes with leg warmers, polyester shirts and chest hair. Fever! - IFC Staff
If you're staying in this area, check out the breakfast tacos and the Elvis smoothie here. Yummy start to the day. Now get to those morning panels, soldier! - Erica Swallow
This cutting-edge downtown space is a hub of Austin's contemporary art scene, with a special focus on rising local talent and group shows. Awesome. 続きを読む
Interesting: this building used to be the home of the Armadillo World Headquarters as one of the early catalysts of the Austin music scene. Janis Joplin got her start at the original at 6414 N. Lamar!
Need to get away from the tech nerds? Go meet some film geeks for SXSW film and start using phrases like "Tarantino-esque" in day-to-day conversation. - Royal Frasier
A residential gem in South Austin, an overgrown backyard filled with a literal mountain of artfully stacked and twisted junk that has been continually added to and morphed since 1989.
Austin: This ornate two-bedroom home is part Gaudi, part Dr. Seuss. It has a raised footbridge, fire poles, and an "Elvis in Las Vegas" room. Make reservations for a guided monthly tour. - IFC Viewer
Vegetarians, stick with the spinach and mushroom empanada. Soooooo satisfying. - Erica Swallow
An impressive selection of antique wares, this collection of sellers offers the ultimate in reuse. 続きを読む
Austin: It is a part of the boozy fabric of old Austin where young lovers and old timers come to dance the Texas two-step to the best live country, folk and Americana in Austin. - IFC Staff
Austin: This museum/home in East Austin features a baroque display of oddities and curiosities including Victorian lab equipment, two-bodied chickens, and Marilyn Monroe's last cigarette. -IFC Viewer 続きを読む
Here's a find. CoLab hosts experimental performances (a fish funeral, interactive screenprinting), installations, and video art exhibits. Events typically happen on Saturdays and Sundays. 続きを読む
This Texas staple also has locations in San Antonio & Houston. The house special--simple Mexican vanilla--is the creamiest, sweetest and richest tasting vanilla ice cream we've ever tried. 続きを読む
Best BBQ in Austin. About half the wait you'd expect at Franklin. Get here at least an hour before opening. Totally worth the wait, plus free beer while you're in line on weekends. Get the brisket!!
Killer Bloody Mary. Come for the chili sampler. Stay for the Tarantino experience.
Live music, cold beer, and food trucks. Definitely gets crowded after 10:00pm Fri - Sun.
