Walton’s Fancy & Staple Paperboy PLAN AN AUSTIN GETAWAY Mapping out your visit? Start here! First-timers and families alike can dive into Austin’s creative culture, outdoor fun and fabulous food — all in one unforgettable weekend. bike the Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail around Lady Bird Lake — or hit the water on a stand-up paddleboard , easily rented along the shore. Bullock Texas State History Museum DAY 1: MORNING FIRST-TIMERS EVENING Start your Austin adventure with breakfast tacos at Tacodeli , made with pastured eggs and warm flour tortillas. Next, marvel at the Texas State Capitol ’s grand rotunda and historic monuments found throughout the grounds. Or head to The Contemporary Austin – Jones Center , where rotating exhibits spotlight modern sculpture, painting and textiles. More tacos, please! Taqueria De Diez serves pastor tacos rolled in paper cones and topped with guacamole. End the night at Stubb’s Bar-B-Q , where live music fills the iconic outdoor amphitheater. AFTERNOON DAY 2: MORNING AFTERNOON Recharge with a deli sandwich or crisp salad at quaint Walton’s Fancy & Staple . Then, stroll or Start with Texas pork hash and a lavender latte on Paperboy ’s breezy patio. Next, join Black Austin Tours in the Six Square Black Cultural District to learn about this historically African American East Austin neighborhood. At The Meteor , enjoy a lunch of sourdough-crust pizza or wagyu burgers. Then, hit South Congress for shopping. Score cowboy kicks at Allens Boots or delicate gold jewelry at Kendra Scott . Prints from Paper Work make artistic souvenirs. Big Top Candy Shop is packed with sweets and treats. Take a break with iced coffee from Jo’s Coffee and pose for a pic in front of the i love you so much mural. 10 visitaustin.org TOP ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: DANI PARSONS; LIKENESS STUDIO; ARTS+LABOR Then, explore East Austin street art . Couples love You’re My Butter Half for selfies! Colorful Selena and La Lotería honor the area’s Latino heritage. Voyage to Soulsville traces a journey of Black identity, while the Bolm Road murals represent the Govalle community.
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