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Samantha & Jonathan

March 25, 2017 • Austin, TX

Samantha & Jonathan

March 25, 2017 • Austin, TX

Things to Do

Graffiti Park at Castle Hill

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1008 Baylor St, Austin, TX 78703, USA

Awesome Austin Staple! An ever evolving outdoor graffiti park. Bring your own spray paint and leave your mark on Austin! You can climb to the top and get a great view of the skyline. Make sure to wear good walking shoes!

Barton Creek Greenbelt

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3755 S Capital of Texas Hwy, Austin, TX 78704, USA

One of Sam and Jon's favorite Sunday spots, take a break from the hustle and bustle of downtown and enjoy the scene beauty of the Greenbelt.


Barton Creek Greenbelt is an urban oasis. Its trails provide opportunity for biking, running, rock climbing, swimming and hiking.

Sixth Street Historic District, Austin, TX, United States

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Sixth Street West of the highway, reminiscent of a bit milder Bourbon St., commonly known as "Dirty Sixth" is one of the most iconic streets in Austin. It's the epicenter of what made Austin the "Live Music Capital of the World."

Practice Yoga Austin

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1103 E 6th St, Austin, TX 78702, USA

We love Sunday Mo Town Yoga....a great day to nurse that hangover after Saturday night fun! Practice offers high quality yoga by donation from 6:00a to 11:00p in the heart of East Austin.

Zilker Metropolitan Park

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2100 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78704, USA

Beautiful park that comprises over 350 acres of green!

South Congress, Austin, TX, United States

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Sloping gently down to a view of the Texas Capitol, it's a grand avenue littered with restaurants, shopping, bars, and events. Not to mention a constant supply of live music. Only the best businesses survive here, so you can be sure it's worth your time. Austin just wouldn't be Austin without South Congress, and it's the vein that leads straight to the heart of Texas. Be sure to take a picture in front of the iconic "I love you so much" sign and grab a cup of coffee and relax in a hammock at Tom's coffee shop!

Rainey Street, Austin, TX, United States

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A must see in Austin! Old neighborhood, with houses transformed into a bunch of awesome bars! Something for everyone! Make sure to play some corn hole at Bangers, grab a pineapple Titos at Icenhauers, and hang out on the patio at Bar 96!

East 6th Street, Austin, TX, United States

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East 6th, the heart of the east side, where Sam & Jon live, is filled with great local bars, restaurants, street art, and shops. Be sure to check out Lichas for dinner, Shangri La for drinks, and Gelateria Gemelli for dessert!

Mount Bonnell

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Mt Bonnell, Austin, TX 78731, USA

Head up to Mt Bonnell for an incredible view of Austin! We took the picture below on our first trip to Austin in 2012!!

Lady Bird Lake

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Lady Bird Lake, Austin, TX, USA

In the heart of Austin is the Ann and Roy Butler 10 mile Hike-and-Bike Trail at Lady Bird Lake, a lush, urban path that meanders along the water's edge and passes by skyscrapers, neighborhoods, ball fields and cultural attractions.

Cenote

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1010 E Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX 78702, USA

Trendy spot in circa-1887 house for French pressed coffee, farm-fresh eats & local Rockstar Bagels.

Launderette

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2115 Holly St, Austin, TX 78702, USA

Samantha's favorite restaurant in Austin!!! Make sure to get a cocktail, the brussel sprouts, and the ice cream sandwich! "Launderette was named as one of Southern Living's best new restaurants of the South, recommending the mussels, birthday cake ice cream sandwich, and blue crab toast. The Holly restaurant racked up accolades from Eater, Food & Wine, Texas Monthly, and nabbed a James Beard finalist nomination."

Whole Foods Market

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525 N Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78703, USA

The flagship Whole Foods, this is the mother load of Whole Foods! Not far from Graffiti Park and Book People!

Berry Austin

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200 Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78701, USA

The best frozen yogurt in Austin! Only block away from the W.

The Picnic Food Trucks

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1720 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78704, USA

Food trucks are a must when visiting Austin! There are many all over the city, Picnic is a great option with a to of different food trucks in the same park.

Clark's Oyster Bar

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1200 W 6th St, Austin, TX 78703, USA

Great restuarant, this was where we celebrated our engagement!

Uchi

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801 South Lamar Boulevard, Austin, TX 78704, USA

One of the best sushi spots in the country! Make sure to make reservations early as they book up fast! (Go for happy hour-great special!)

Café No Sé

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1603 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704, USA

Great restaurant with James Beard Award Winning Pastry Chef! Stop by here for lunch while exploring South Congress!

Dai Due

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2406 Manor Rd, Austin, TX 78722, USA

Farm-to-table fare from locally sourced ingredients served in a rustic space with a butcher shop.

Wu Chow

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IBC Bank Plaza, 500 W 5th St #168, Austin, TX 78701, USA

Sichuan cuisine & GREAT weekend dim sum brunch served in a contemporary space.

La Barbecue

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1906 E Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX 78702, USA

INCREDIBLE BBQ food truck! Typically a bit of a line but there is free beer and live music!


HOURS :

WED - SUN - 11 am to 6PM (OR SOLD OUT)

CLOSED MONDAY & TUESDAY

Franklin Barbecue

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900 E 11th St, Austin, TX 78702, USA

Best Brisket in the world. Enough said!!

Hint: Expect to wait in a long line....but it's worth it! People start lining up around 6am!

Local Breweries

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Interested in checking out some local breweries? Check out the link above fro a map of some of our favorites.