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Austin, United States
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East Austin is a district of Austin, to the north of Lady Bird Lake and to the east of IH-35. This includes the area set aside as the "Negro district" in the infamous 1928 official city segregation plan, and "Mexicans" were informally encouraged to concentrate here. Nowadays, some areas of East Austin are strongly gentrifying.
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This is the state burying ground for Texas politicians, cultural figures and Republic of Texas heroes. Texas luminaries buried within its grounds include Stephen F. Austin, John Connally, Barbara Jordan, Darrell Royal and Ann Richards. The cemetery is open 365 days a year from 8AM to 5PM. Audio tours are available at the office at 909 Navasota Street or can be downloaded for free from the website. Admittance is free, but can be limited during a funeral.
A visual and performing art organization that serves as a catalyst for contemporary art created by women living and working in Texas and beyond. For over 30 years, W&TW has brought groundbreaking art to Austin, with exhibitions, performances, literary readings and educational workshops.
formerly known as the Town Lake Hike and Bike Trail, the 10.1-mile trail creates a complete circuit around Lady Bird Lake. It is one of the oldest urban Texas hike and bike paths. The trail is the longest trail designed for non-motorized traffic maintained by the City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department and watched after by a local non-profit named the Trail Foundation.
Has cheap classes for all ages, basketball, baseball, soccer fields, a swimming pool and a rec center. The rec center is air conditioned with fooseball, a pool table and clean restrooms. Outside the rec is a free water park for the young'uns. The hike and bike trails are in pristine condition since they don't get the wear and tear that the trails get on the west side of I-35.
This wildly popular annual event has, as of 2009, expanded to the two weekends prior to Thanksgiving, with additional events throughout the week between. Artists working in East Austin open their studios to the public for sales of contemporary art and some crafts.
Rude Mechanicals (Rude Mechs) manages this space.
Vortex Repertory Company manages this space. Original musicals and operas and plays. Some of the most delightfully weird stuff you'll see.
Managed by Refraction Arts and featuring theatre, music, film and dance.
Good Tex-Mex with its own loyal customers. It is in an older house on a hill with a good view of downtown. They also have outdoor seating but the deck needs some updating.
Authentic Colombian food; absolutely delicious. Try the yucca root (yuca) and the empanadas.
President Lyndon B. Johnson's favorite breakfast spot is still going strong. This historic eastside spot offers outstanding migas, huevos rancheros and fajitas, and don't miss the fresh biscuits.
Tamales in banana leaves make a meal with just one or two. Pupusas, mondongo, salpicon, yuca, various tacos, and aguas frescas round off the experience.
Super popular (and rightfully so) place just east of I-35. It started as a trailer, but they now have a small restaurant. They open at 11AM and only serve food until they sell out. Be warned; folks start lining up incredibly early. If you arrive later than 10 or 10:30AM on a usual day, you may not get food. It's easily worth the wait if you have the time; their brisket is the best in Texas.
Has good Tex-Mex and Mexican pastries. They are only open until 3PM and closed on Mondays. The staff is friendly and there is always at least a 10-minute wait on weekends but the tortillas are fresh and the food authentic Tex-Mex.
Another Tex-Mex restaurant with a nice atmosphere and a shaded patio. The owner is always there to shake hands and meet the customers. The Don Juan breakfast plate is an Austin staple, especially if you are feeling the effects of last night's partying.
This is a must try. Everything is organic and vegetarian and delicious. They also offer yoga classes and a vitamin store. Also they have all natural baked goods. Traditional Tex-Mex breakfasts (tofu migas) are done here with a vegetarian twist.
It's worth it for the deliciously cheap tacos. The staff is friendly and the small restaurant is filled with regulars. Nice patio; they also serve lunch. Amazing migas as well as chips and hot sauce.
Open until 3AM and on the east side, which works well after leaving 6th St.
No-frills diner with a delicious Cuban sandwich.
Delicious Louisiana cuisine and creative cocktails. Prices are fairly inexpensive (about $65-70 for a couple including 2 cocktails, 2 mains and 2 sides, not including tax and tip, as of January 2023). The restaurant is very popular, so you might have to wait for a table, but they have tables outside as well as inside.
Gay and lesbian.
Good music, funky digs, patio area.
Great rotation of everything honky-tonk. Check their website for a schedule of what's playing. Dancing and decent drink specials. Usually a good crowd.
Locals' go-to for a local beer on-tap, coffee and rotating, curated cocktails. Great snacks, great people.
Provides free off-street parking, free wifi & free bicycles.
Budget extended-stay hotel.
Weekly community gathering space where local farmers, artisans, community groups, families, and urban consumers can find fresh foods, community programs, artistic creations, agricultural education and wellness workshops. Aims to introduce those in the Austin area to surrounding area farms, healthy lifestyle companies, education in the arts and local community volunteer programs.
Mexican groceries, strong selection of other international fare.
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