Paul is proud to be a native Austinite. By living in various neighborhoods, he's familiar with local hot spots dotted throughout the city. Whether you're in the mood for mouth-watering Tex-Mex or a dip in a natural springs pool, Paul has the perfect place on his list.
Paul's Picks
Barley Swine
Hog Wild
As the name implies, come to this popular gastropub for all kinds of delicious takes on pork and beer.
2024 South Lamar Boulevard
Austin, TX 78704
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Fonda San Miguel
Tex Meets Mex
Upscale, colorful and lively; make sure not to miss their famous Mole and Ancho Rellenos, and top it off with one of their fruit margaritas.
2330 West North Loop Boulevard
Austin, TX 78756
United States
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Moonshine Grill
Southern Style
Call it country class! Each meal starts with a bowl of complimentary popcorn and progresses to delicious southern specialties.
303 Red River Street
Austin, TX 78701
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Crú - A Wine Bar
Mad About Wine
With its incredible selection, the flights are your best option for sampling their wines, such as the very popular imported offerings.
238 West 2nd Street
Austin, TX 78701
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Broken Spoke
Gone Country
This quintessential live country music venue, featured on the TV series Friday Night Lights, will bring out your latent love for the genre.
3201 South Lamar Boulevard
Austin, TX 78704
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Butterfly Bar
Culture & Cocktails
This bar serves beer, wine and casual yet fancy bites on its large patio while supporting the local art scene whenever possible.
2307 Manor Road
Austin, TX 78722
United States
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Austin Antique Mall
Vintage Goods
Find all kinds of vintage items and antiques from clothes to jewelry to knick knacks. There are real treasures to be found here!
8822 McCann Drive
Austin, TX 78757
United States
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Callahan's General Store
Texan Gear
For all the Texas gear you could want, Callahan's will have it. With cowboy hats, boots, and even tack, you will find it all here.
501 Bastrop Highway
Austin, TX 78741
United States
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Gypsies Antiques
Prized Pieces
For that missing piece you can’t seem to find anywhere else, Gypsies is here to save the day as all the items are true gems.
5202 Burnet Road
Austin, TX 78756
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Texas State Capitol
Officially Classic
One of the most iconic buildings in all of Texas, don’t miss the whisper gallery rotunda and the Austin tourism office.
1100 Congress Street
Austin, TX 78701
United States
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Zilker Park
Commune With Nature
This huge park is packed with many fun features like swimming holes, botanical gardens and just space to enjoy nature in the city.
2100 Barton Springs Road
Austin, TX 78746
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Austin Zoo
Four Legged Friends
This animal sanctuary and zoo is full of more than 300 different animals, including a few rare, practically extinct Barbary Lions.
10807 Rawhide Trail
Austin, TX 78736
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