Around Town: South Austin Boni’s Bar Next Door Cosmic Coffee + Beer Garden an all-day oasis. The Little Darlin’ has a laid-back, old Austin vibe. Play soccer and league volleyball at Meanwhile Brewing Co. Vibrant Lulu’s pours Mexican cocktails on a Southwest-style patio. Play shuffleboard over seasonal drinks at vibey bar The Golden Goose . Sagebrush ’s huge dance floor welcomes all for two-stepping and people watching. High-energy Koko’s Beer Hall has schnitzels and sports in spades. SHOPPING Shop South First Street , with vintage jewelry at Devil’s Details and pre-loved western wear at American Drifter . Update your home with luxury decor from Maaribu or vintage finds at Golden Mean . Neon signs light up Roadhouse Relics — snap a selfie with the Greetings from Austin mural outside. Browse original works and prints at Austin Art Garage . Antique store Uncommon Objects is a picker’s paradise. Find rare vinyl at End of an Ear and kitschy collectibles at Monkey See, Monkey Do ! ENTERTAINMENT TOP TO BOTTOM: CHAD WADSWORTH; TEGAN PHILLIPA AND NATHAN LANDERS Barton Springs Pool Classical arts thrive at the Long Center , the performance hall for the Austin Symphony Orchestra and Ballet Austin . Creative plays and musicals wow audiences at the Zach Theater . Feel the rollercoaster rush at new theme park COTALAND . Play all night at Pins Mechanical Co. , with duckpin bowling and arcade games. OUTDOORS dance floor at historic honky-tonk Broken Spoke . Intimate listening room The Saxon Pub hosts live music nightly. Dance to local bands at hidden gem Sam’s Town Point . Cocktails and coffee are the focus at low-key Fortune Teller , where pups are welcome on the patio. Find trivia, markets and festivals at The Far Out Lounge & Stage . Greenery and ponds make scrambles and veggie burgers. Bistro Le Calamar combines French techniques and Texas ingredients. Naples meets New York at Dovetail Pizza with slow-fermented dough. Get outside at Zilker Park , home to the three-acre Barton Springs Pool and Zilker Hillside Theater , which stages free summer musicals. Zilker Botanical Garden is lush with local flowers. Spot bronzes at UMLAUF Sculpture Garden + Museum and wander the nature paths of the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center . Play nine holes at Butler Pitch & Putt , or pickleball and lawn games at Bouldin Acres . NIGHTLIFE Armadillo Den boasts live music and game day watch parties. Relax at Moontower Saloon under the shady oaks. Hit the 47
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