Dining

Vespaio
1610 South Congress Avenue
Austin, Texas 78704
(512) 441-6100
“A favorite for delicious food with an Italian flavor. Enoteca, the adjacent café, serves more casual fare.”

Uchi
www.uchiaustin.com
801 South Lamar Blvd.
Austin, Texas 78704
(512) 916-4808
“World class sushi prepared by nationally recognized chef”

Guero’s
1412 South Congress Avenue
Austin, Texas 78704
(512) 447-7688
“Famous people have been spotted at this Tex Mex restaurant. Try their shrimp fajitas.”

South Congress Café
www.southcongresscafe.com
1600 South Congress Avenue
Austin, Texas 78704
(512) 447-3905
“Casual eatery in the heart of SOCO with great American food.”

Freddy’s Place
1703 South 1st St.
Austin, Texas 78703
(512) 445-9197
“Fun outdoor deck and down home cooking under the treetops.”

Jo’s Coffee Shop
www.joscoffee.com
1300 South Congress Avenue
Austin, Texas 78704
(512) 444-3800
“Well-known coffee house next to unique San Jose motel. Take your dog and hang out on Saturday morning.”

Shady Grove
www.theshadygrove.com
1624 Barton Springs Rd.
Austin, Texas 78704
(512) 474-9991
“Great patio with live music on the weekend evenings. Their meatloaf sandwiches are a favorite.”

Polvo’s
2004 S. 1st St.
Austin, Texas 78704
(512) 441-5446
“Austin landmark features interior Mexican food”

Entertainment

Continental Club
www.continentalclub.com
1315 South Congress Ave.
Austin, Texas 78704
(512) 441-2444
“Premier nightclub for live music since 1957.”

Saxon’s Pub
www.thesaxonpub.com
1320 S. Lamar Blvd.
Austin, Texas 78704
(512) 448-2552
“Austin institution features top talent in intimate venue.”

Broken Spoke
www.brokenspokeaustin.com
3201 S. Lamar Blvd.
Austin, Texas 78704
(512) 442-6189
“Last of the true Texas dancehalls dating back to Bob Wills and The Texas Playboys.”

Palmer Events Center www.austinconventioncenter.com/PEC
900 Barton Springs Rd.
Austin, Texas 78704
(512) 404-4500
"Venue for concerts such as Austin Symphony and special events like The Christmas Affair."

Recreation

First Thursday
“South Congress closes to traffic the first Thursday each month for shoppers to wander the eclectic stores and restaurants.”

Zilker Park
www.zilkerboats.com
www.zilkerkitefestival.com
2100 Barton Springs Road
“Home to famous Barton Springs pool, canoe livery, outdoor theater, kiddie train, and spacious fields used for all types of sports. Home to festivals, such as Austin City Limits.”

Shopping

Fun walking areas for exploring unique boutiques and eclectic shops on South Austin and South First Street. Check out "Kick Pleat."