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Austin Local Info: Travel, Food, Music, Sightseeing
Travel Info
Information to help make connections while in Austin: airport, car rental, taxis, bus service and maps. For hotels,
please see Accomodation.
Restaurants
There are a plethora of great restaurants within walking distance from the Radisson Hotel and Suites Town Lake.
To find a restaurant see our Restaurant Recommendation Lists.
Live Music, Clubs, and Entertainment
A wide variety of live music can be found every night in Austin. Here are some good places to start an evening.
Austin Information and Attractions
Places of interest, events and other information.
Travel Info
Austin Airport information:
http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/austinairport/default.htm
Car rental from the airport:
http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/austinairport/transportation.htm
The easiest way to go from the airport to one of the hotels downtown
(e.g., The Radisson or Extended Stay) is to take a taxi, which typically
costs ~$25 to $30.
Bus service from/to the airport:
http://www.capmetro.org/riding/schedules.asp?f1=100
Bus service around Austin and campus:
http://www.capmetro.org/
The conference venue is the Union Building (UNB)
on the University of Texas campus, at the corner of 24th and
Guadalupe (2247 Guadalupe; Phone:(512)-475-6636). UNB is located ~5 minutes walk from the
Department of Astronomy.
The LOC will provide free shuttle from
selected hotels to the
conference venue.
Around the UT Austin Campus
Campus Maps
http://www.utexas.edu/maps/
Downtown Restaurant Recommendations
Koriente (0.6 mi NE of Hotel)
621 East 7th Street
512-275-0852
Healthy, no MSG, quick, Vegan-friendly dishes. Korean-inspired dishes from scratch are also available along
with premium hot teas and bubble teas.
Roy's Restaurant
340 East 2nd Street
512-391-1500
Roy Yamaguchi's Hawaiian Fusion cuisine blends fresh local ingredients with European sauces and bold
Asian spices, always with a focus on seafood. Enjoy tantalizing range of appetizers, entrees, fresh Hawaiian
fish dishes and desserts. Reservations Recommended.
Geisha Sushi
616 East 6th Street
512-480-2211
Offers Japanese, seafood, and sushi dishes.
Gumbo's
710 Colorado Street
512-480-8053
Made from scratch authentic New Orleans cuisine. Cajun favorites include blackened catfish, crawfish
etouffee and shrimp creole.
Shoreline Grill
98 San Jacinto
512-477-3300
Patio has a view of the Lake
Malaga
208 West 4th Street
512-236-8020
Texas tapas bar with good wine selection
overlooks Cedar St courtyard with live music.
Wink
1014 North Lamar, Ste. E
512-482-8868
Excellent food and wine. Space/decor a bit cramped.
Chez Nous
510 Neches St
512-473-2413
Casual French Bistro
Clay Pit (1 mi N of Hotel)
1601 Guadalupe Street
512-322-5131
Contemporary Indian Cuisine. Traditional Indian dishes, such as Chicken Tikka Masala & Saag Paneer, alongside
unique menu of signature dishes.
Louie's 106
106 East 6th Street
512-476-2010
Specializes in bringing you an eclectic blend of flavors from the Mediterranean featuring hot and cold
tapas as well as entrees such as authentic Spanish Paella with Saffron rice with chicken, sausage, assorted
fish, shrimp, and mussels for and a mouth-watering 16oz Angus Ribeye.
Vespaio (1.2 mi S of Hotel)
610 South Congress Avenue
512-441-6100
Authentic Italian including antipasti, salads, wood-fired pizzas, pastas from light to robust, extraordinary
entrees, and decadent desserts.
The Spaghetti Warehouse
117 West 4th Street
512-476-4059
A festive atmosphere that serves up made-from-scratch Italian cuisine.
Dona Emilia's
101 San Jacinto Boulevard
512-478-2520
Serves up traditional and new Latin dishes from South America.
McCormick & Schmick's
401 Congress Avenue
512-236-9600
An upscale casual-dining spot that specialize in fish and other seafood dishes. The restaurant offers
regionally distinct menu items and décor.
Ranch 616
616 Nueces Street
512-479-7616
Decorated with eclectic fixtures and offers a range of Southwestern, Eclectic,seafood and International
dishes. Dinner entrees include Chicken Fried or Grilled Whole Quail, Texas Black Angus Ribeye and
several nightly specials are available.
Old Pecan Street Cafe
301 E Sixth Street
512-478-2491
A Historic Landmark building which lies at the center of Austin's famous Sixth Street district. Thier
menu offers a French Twist on cafe dining with steak, seafood, famous crepes, and a spectacular
dessert menu.
Thai Passion
620 Congress Avenue, Suite #105
512-472-1244
Traditional Thai cuisine ranging from curries, soups, noodle dishes, and a variety of specialty dishes.
Also good for lunch:
Whole Foods Market (5 blocks west of Extended Stay)
525 N Lamar Blvd
512-477-4455
Great selection of organic
fresh foods and casual fares (fresh soups, seafood,
sandwiches, daily bistro-style buffets including
italian, BBQ, asian).
Restaurant Recommendations Near UT Campus
O's Cafe
(Located in the ACES building on Campus.)
512-232-9060
Offers American cuisine.
Crave
2100 Guadalupe St.
512-482-8919
Thai and Sushi specialties.
Trudys
409 W 30th St
512-477-2935
Tex Mex cuisine.
Sao Palos
2809 San Jacinto Blvd.
512-473-9988
Brazilian Tex Mex cuisine.
Kerby Lane
2606 Guadalupe St.
512-477-5717
Diner food including pancakes, sandwiches, chicken fried steak etc.
Thai Noodle House
(behind Kerby Lane)
512-474-2562
Thai cuisine.
Veggie Heaven
1914 Guadalupe St # A
512-457-1013
All Natural. 100% vegetarian all the time.
Pho
1908 Guadalupe St.
512-482-0146
Vietnamese cuisine.
Crown & Anchor
2911 San Jacinto Blvd.
512-322-9168
Burgers, Tex Mex, Veggie
burgers & Tacos (cold beer on tap)..
Kismet Mediterranean Cafe
411 W 24th St.
512-236-1811
Gyros, Falafels, etc.
Ruby's Texas style Barbeque
512 W 29th St.
512-477-1651
What it says. Veggie options too.
Posse' East
2900 Duval St.
512-477-2111
Burgers, Tex Mex, Veggie burgers & Tacos, (cold beer on tap).
Coffee houses/Lite fair:
JP's Java
2803 San Jacinto Blvd.
512-494-0015
Spiderhouse Café (parallel south one block from Guadalupe near Ruby's)
2908 Fruth St.
512-480-9562
Eclectic atmosphere. Breakfast tacos, lunch, and snack items.
Starbucks
located in UT's Texas Union
Quick bites on Guadalupe street near intersection of 24th street
Which Wich
2348 Guadalupe St.
512-478-9424
Sandwiches made to order.
Pita Pit
2350 Guadalupe St.
512-474-7482
Sandwich wraps.
Chipotle
2230 Guadalupe St.
512-320-0238
Speedy Mexican-American cuisine.
Einstein Bros Bagels
2404 Guadalupe St.
512-457-8722
Delightful bagels and coffee.
Recommendations to Unique Austin Restaurants
Mother's Cafe and Garden
4215 Duval St.
Local favorite serves vegetarian fare so good, you'll never miss the meat.
Hyde Park Grill
4206 Duval St.
512-458-3168
With a giant fork for a landmark, this local's favorite offers a variety of American homestyle cuisine.
Stubb's BBQ
801 Red River St
512-480-8341
Famous for its outdoor concert scene, Stubb's offers Texas BBQ and their famous sauce on the side.
Green Mesquite
400 Barton Springs Rd.
512-479-0485
Solid barbecue in a colorful atmosphere. Indoor and outdoor seating.
Polvo's
2004 S 1st St
512-441-5446
Mexican Food done right. Patio seating and salsa bar.
Live Music, Clubs, and Entertainment in Austin
A good resource for all types of music events by date: ALM - AustinLiveMusic.com
Elephant Room
Jazz Lounge
315 Congress Ave
512-473-2279
Antones
Original home of blues in Austin. Music varies nightly.
213 W 5th St.
512-320-8424
Continental Club
Jazz, swing, rock, rockabilly, country.
1315 S Congress Ave
512-441-0202
Gingerman
Over 50 beers on tap, cozy atmosphere. You like beer, you like the Gingerman. Wine also available.
304 W 4th St.
512-473-8801
Halcyon Coffee House
Coffee and drink specialties, open atmosphere.
218 W 4th St.
512-472-9637
Nunos
Best jazz and blues on sixth street.
422 E 6th St.
512-833-5133
Ginny's Little Longhorn
Best of Texas honky tonk daily.
5434 Burnet Rd
512-458-1813
Mother Egan's Irish Pub
715 W 6th St.
512-478-7747
Elysium
Industrial/Dance Night Club
705 Red River St.
512-478-2979
Emos
Draws acts of all sizes and flavors that vary nightly.
603 Red River St.
512-477-3667
Maggie Maes
Night club/bar. Two layers featuring live music and views of sixth street.
512 Trinity St.
512-478-8541
Coyote Ugly
Need we say more.
501 Old Pecan St.
512-236-8459
Fado's Irish Pub
214 W 4th St.
512-457-0172
Paradox
Night Club. Featuring hip hop, old school, reggae, and salsa.
311 E 5th St.
512-469-7615
Momos
Lounge
618 W 6th St # 200
512-479-8848
BD Riley's Irish Pub
204 East 6th St.
512-494-1335
The Ranch
Lounge. Two stories, backwoods inspired.
710 W 6th St.
512-465-2016
Barcelona
Dance Night Club
209 E 6th St.
512-236-0900
Pure
Dance Night Club
419 E 6th St.
512-477-7873
You can find online information about Austin, and things to do in Austin,
at the following websites:
Other Austin Attractions
World's Largest Bat Colony in Austin, TX
Just after sunset or between the hours of 6-6:35pm the the world's largest urban bat colony emerge from
under the Congress Avenue Bridge.
More information here: http://www.batcon.org/home/index.asp?idPage=122
Zilker Park
Paddle a canoe or kayak in Lady Bird Lake or take a walk along the lake's perimeter trail.
More information here: http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/zilker/
Zilker Botanical Garden
More Information here: http://www.zilkergarden.org/
Blanton Museum of Art
More Information here: http://blantonmuseum.org/index.cfm
Austin Museum of Art
More Information here: http://www.amoa.org/site/PageServer
Tours of Austin's Capitol Building
More Information here: http://www.tspb.state.tx.us/SPB/plan/Tours.htm
Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
More Information here: http://www.wildflower.org/
Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum
More Information here: http://www.thestoryoftexas.com/
Long Center for the Performing Arts
More Information here: http://www.thelongcenter.org/
UT Performing Arts Center
More Information here: http://www.utpac.org/
The Paramount & State Theatres
More Information here: http://www.austintheatre.org/site/PageServer?pagename=Home
Austin Symphony Orchestra
More Information here: http://www.austinsymphony.org/
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