DOWNTOWN
LIVING
GUIDE
Independence Title
Austin
DOWNTOWN
LIVING
GUIDE
Most Austinites claim they wouldnt live anywhere other than Austin Texas and many are passionate about living
in the downtown area. With some of the tallest condo towers in the state, 32 miles of inner-city hike and bike trails
and Lady Bird Lake, Downtown Austin is truly a city inside a park. Austin has landed on Top 10 lists across the
country, including The Best Places in the U.S. to Raise Kids and The Best Places to Retire, proving that anyone can
find what theyre looking for. Not only does this city nurture an active outdoor lifestyle but the business and artist
communities are vibrant and thriving.
Austins diverse population and close proximity of work, residence and play offers an opportunity for a quality of life
that draws people from all over the nation. With everything from single-family homes to the more than 5,800 units
available for purchase or lease in and near downtown, Austin has blossomed into one of the most sought after
residential markets in the region. No matter your age, profession or passion- you are sure to find a place in this
exhilarating community. What are you waiting for?
Living
ESSENTIALS
Concierge Services
Grocery Stores
Concierge Unlimited
1815 Dexter St
www.conciergeunlimited.net
512/517-6933
Everything To Everybody
H.E.B.
Dry Cleaners/Laundry
Whole Foods
American Cleaners
407 Lamar Boulevard
907 W 12th Street
Atlas Cleaners
1107 E 6th Street
Cathy's Cleaners
Comet Cleaners
Sweet Cleaners
512/444-9726
512/480-0852
512/480-9272
512/472-3653
512/320-8111
512/236-1118
512/477-4083
601 N Lamar
www.wholefoodsmarket.com
Efficient Exercise
Fitness on 5th
Gold's Gym
512/442-1467
512/476-9300
YMCA of Austin
512/381-2680
512/474-1482
512/482-8000
512/973-9622
Hospitals
512/476-1533
512/472-0675
512/442-2354
512/478-7328
512/499-3993
512/476-1206
512/478-4567
512/795-0101
512/324-2000
512/324-2000
512/324-7000
Library
800 Guadalupe Street
www.ci.austin.tx.us/library
Terrazas Branch
512/779-3121
512/324-1000
Health Clubs/Gyms
Body Vida
512/974-7400
512/974-3625
Movie Theaters
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema
320 East 6th Street
www.originalalamo.com
512/476-1320
Paramount Theatre
512/499-0201
512/479-0044
512/936-8746
512/472-5470
512/495-9600
Eating...
IN
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In Austin, we say adios to all pretension and preconceived notions about dining out while still maintaining a stellar reputation
in the national restaurant scene. There's no shortage of local eateries or seasonal farm-to-table menus in town, making it
easy to have a night out while supporting the local economy. With an abundance of options, from casual to five-star
dining and southern to international cuisine- the connoisseur and tourist are sure to find the perfect fare for their budget.
The restaurants listed here are only a small taste of what Austin has to offer.
American
Kenichi
419 Colorado Street
www.kenichiaustin.com
512/320-8883
English/Irish
24 Diner
600 N. Lamar
www.24diner.com
512/472-5400
512/275-0852
Koriente Restaurant
621 E. 7th St
www.koriente.com
512/480-0962
512/236-9888
Bar Congress
200 Congress Avenue
www.congressaustin.com
Haddingtons
601 W. 6th St
512/992-0204
www.haddingtonsrestaurant.com
512/827-2750
512/236-8878
Ethiopian
Congress
200 Congress Avenue
www.congressaustin.com
Mekong River
215 E. 6th St
www.mekongriveraustin.com
512/827-2750
512/473-8775
Counter Caf
626 North Lamar Boulevard
www.countercafe.com
512/708-8800
512/472-1244
Galaxy Caf
1000 West Lynn
www.galaxycafeaustin.com
Thai Passion
620 Congress
www.thaipassion.com
512/478-3434
512/916-4806
Uchi
801 South Lamar
www.uchiaustin.com
512/433-6954
Javelina
69 Rainey Street
512/382-6917
Jos Downtown
242 W. 2nd St
www.joscoffee.com
512/469-9003
512/477-5717
Leaf Salad
419 W. 2nd St
www.leafsalad.com
512/474-5323
512/904-0111
Uncle Billy's
1530 Barton Springs Road
www.unclebillys.com
512/827-2750
Burgers/Sandwiches
Shady Grove
1624 Barton Springs Road
www.theshadygrove.com
512/322-9777
512/474-9991
Bacon Restaurant
900 West 10th Street
www.baconaustin.com
512/477-7497
512/472-2828
Carmelos Ristorante
504 E. 5th St
www.carmelosrestaurant.com
512/382-1189
512/477-5211
512/542-3660
Huts Hamburgers
807 W. 6th St
www.hutsfrankandangies.com
Cipollina
1213 West Lynn
www.cipollina-austin.com
512/472-0693
Coal Vines
314 West 2nd Street
www.coalvines.com
512/473-2744
Sweetish Hill
98 San Jacinto Blvd.
www.sweetishhill.com
512/472-2411
512/472-3534
512/479-8131
Asian
Imperia
310 Colorado
www.imperia-austin.com
512/472-6770
Barbeque
Franklin Barbeque
900 E. 11th St
www.franklinbarbecue.com
Iron Works BBQ
100 Red River Street
www.ironworksbbq.com
512/653-1187
512/478-4855
512/476-0100
512/992-0204
French
Chez Nous
510 Neches
www.cheznousaustin.com
512/473-2413
La Caf Crepe
200 San Jacinto Blvd.
www.cafecrepeofaustin.com
512/480-0084
Greek
Athenian Bar & Grill
600 Congress
www.athenianbargrill.com
512/474-7775
Indian
G'Raj Majal Caf
91 Red River Street
www.grajmahalaustin.com
512/480-2255
512/322-5131
Italian/Pizza
512/476-1090
Takoba
1411 E. 7th St
www.takobarestaurant.com
512/628-4466
512/474-0805
Rounders Pizzeria
1203 West 6th Street
www.rounderspizzeria.com
512/477-0404
Zocolo
1110 West Lynn
www.zocalocafe.com
512/472-8226
Threadgills
301 West Riverside Drive
www.threadgills.com
512/472-9304
Sagra
1610 San Antonio Street
www.sagraaustin.net
512/535-5988
Modern
512/236-9599
Taverna
258 West 2nd Street
www.tavernabylombardi.com
512/477-1001
219 West
612 West 6th Street
www.219west.com
512/472-1884
Mexican/Tex-Mex
Angie's Mexican Restaurant
1307 East 7th Street
512/476-5413
www.angiesmexicanrestaurant.homestead.com
Baby Acapulco's
1628 Barton Springs Road
www.babyacapulco.com
512/474-8774
Casa Chapala
101 San Jacinto Blvd.
www.casachapala.com
512/479-1200
Chuy's Tex-Mex
1728 Barton Springs Road
www.chuys.com
512/474-4452
Cisco's Restaurant
711 E. 6th St
www.corazonatcastlehill.com
512/478-2420
Corazon
1101 West 5th St
www.corazonatcastlehill.com
512/476-0728
512/474-1222
Garridos
360 Nueces
www.garridosaustin.com
512/320-8226
Southwestern
Cafe Josie
1200 W 6th St # B
www.cafejosie.com
512/322-9226
Ranch 616
616 Nueces
www.theranch616.com
512/479-7616
Bess Bistro
500 W. 6th St
www.bessbistro.com
512/477-2377
512/436-8226
512/542-9542
512/478-5355
Z Tejas
1110 West 6th Street
www.ztejas.com
512/472-9463
512/467-4280
Jeffrey's
1204 West Lynn
www.jeffreysofaustin.com
512/477-5584
Parkside
301 E. 6th St
www.parkside-austin.com
512/474-9898
Eddie Vs
301 East 5th Street
www.eddiev.com
512/685-8300
Wink
1014 North Lamar Boulevard
www.winkrestaurant.com
Hauffbrau Steaks
613 West 6th Street
512/472-0822
www.originalhoffbrausteaks.com
512/482-8868
Perrys Steakhouse
114 W. 7th St
www.perryssteakhouse.com
512/474-6300
512/481-0100
Roaring Fork
711 Congress
www.roaringfork.com
512/583-0000
Sullivans Steakhouse
300 Colorado Street
www.sullivanssteakhouse.com
512/495-6504
512/499-0300
Southern
512/472-7555
Gumbos
710 Colorado Street
www.gumbosaustin.com
512/687-6800
512/480-8053
Spanish
Malaga Tapas & Bar
440 West 2nd Street
www.malagatapasbar.com
512/236-8020
Steakhouse
512/472-1860
512/472-9637
512/476-1829
Halcyon Coffee-Bar-Lounge
218 West 4th Street, #100
www.halcyonaustin.com
512/827-2770
512/481-9400
512/443-3688
512/444-3800
512/469-9003
Paciugo
Starbuck's Coffee
Sweetish Hill
512/476-2489
512/477-6666
512/474-7600
512/474-7600
512/474-7600
512/499-0250
512/236-0061
512/472-5211
512/708-9103
512/475-6500
512/236-8008
512/478-9090
512/472-2411
512/472-1347
512/479-9990
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Previously known as Town Lake, Lady Bird Lake is Austin's most beloved attraction offering an opportunity to experience the best
that the city has to offer. The lake itself is 416 acres and all along the shoreline you'll find hotels, apartments, ball fields, lush greenery,
Austin's notorious Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trails, recreation water rentals as well as Auditorium Shores.
The Lake
There are several places along the bank of Lady Bird Lake offering recreation watercraft rentals and lessons such as paddle boats,
canoes and paddle boards. With the restriction of motorized water crafts, the lake is a popular training spot for rowing crews across
the country in the cooler months. Other water recreation offered along the shore are Deep Eddy Pool- the oldest pool in Texas and
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The 10.1 miles of Hike and Bike Trails offer free family recreation or a serene work-out space almost all year long. Before 1971 the
shoreline of Lady Bird Lake was littered and full of high tangles of weeds with a few concerned Austinites fighting to improve the area.
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community surrounding the history of Austin's Lady Bird Lake and Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trails lives on today as The Trail
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The 1.7 mile stretch of The Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trail near W. Riverside, W Cesar Chavez and S.1st street offer a wide open space
for your dog to roam freely off-leash. Auditorium Shores is also host to several music festivals every year in and is even known for the
Stevie Ray Vaughn statue erected in 1994 to honor the late Texas Blues Musician.
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Transportation
GETTING AROUND
CAPITAL METROBUS
www.capmetro.org
www.zipcar.com
Zipcar just launched in Austin with a broad
range of 40 vehicles, including hybrids, hatchbacks, sedans, SUVs and pickup trucks.
Vehicles will be conveniently located
throughout downtown Austin and on the
University of Texas at Austin's main campus
and west campus.
Occasional
Driving Plan
Extra Value
Plans
What's Included
AMTRAK AUSTIN
www.amtrak.com
www.car2go.com
The future of urban mobility begins literally
on every corner in Austin where one of
several car2go vehicles is waiting for you
around the clock. Whether you're up for a
quick shopping trip or a drive out to the hill
country or Lake Travis, its up to you where
you go. When youre done, simply park the car
back within the area of coverage and the
car2go service team takes care of the rest.
Refueling, cleaning, and all other services are
all included in the affordable rental price.
PRICES TO GO....
One Time Registration Fee
$35.00 plus tax
Per minute
35 plus tax
Per hour maximum
$12.99 plus tax
Per day maximum
$65.99 plus tax
Per mile after 150 mile per rental 45 plus tax
Information deemed reliable, but not guaranteed. Subject to change.
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MetroRails sleek trains offer comfort and style, providing you with high-back
seats, bicycle hooks, overhead racks, and free Wi-Fi connections. Climb aboard
and use your time on the train to do what you want to do: enjoy the scenery,
read, catch up with a friend or surf the web. Whether you are commuting to
work, heading to school or just having fun, MetroRail is the comfortable and
reliable way to get there.
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512/389-7475
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