{"id":300,"date":"2016-05-27T10:00:55","date_gmt":"2016-05-27T10:00:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.mymilestone.com\/blog\/?p=300"},"modified":"2019-04-24T10:25:25","modified_gmt":"2019-04-24T15:25:25","slug":"best-austin-texas-12-spots","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mymilestone.com\/blog\/best-austin-texas-12-spots\/","title":{"rendered":"The best of Austin, Texas: 12 places that prove Austin offers the BEST of city and Hill Country life"},"content":{"rendered":"

What is it that makes Austin so special? If you ask a dozen\u00a0<\/span>Austinites, then you’ll get a dozen different answers\u2014and therein lies the key. The best of Austin, Texas, lies in the\u00a0city and Hill Country life rolled into one. It’s a place that truly does have something for everyone. So, here\u00a0are 12 of our favorite one-of-a-kind Austin, Texas, attractions to prove it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Lady Photo Credit: Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center via Facebook<\/p>\n

1. Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Home to an overwhelming variety of native wildflowers, the\u00a0<\/span><\/span>Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center\u00a0<\/span><\/span>is a great example of an Austin, Texas, attraction that has maintained its connection to nature despite the city’s growth.\u00a0It\u2019s particularly breathtaking in springtime.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Photo Credit: Jennifer Morrow via Flickr<\/p>\n

2. Cathedral of Junk<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

The lifelong work of Austin’s own\u00a0Vince\u00a0<\/span>Hannemann, the backyard sculpture known as the\u00a0<\/span><\/span>Cathedral of Junk\u00a0<\/span><\/span>takes everyday trash and transforms it into a vast, palatial work of art.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Photo Credit: Broken Spoke via Facebook<\/p>\n

3. Broken Spoke<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

This authentic Texas\u00a0<\/span>honky-tonk\u00a0<\/span>and dance hall, located 10 minutes from Austin,\u00a0might very well be the last of its kind. So, stop in for a cold beer, and learn to two-step like a pro. Also, be sure to check the\u00a0<\/span><\/span>Broken Spoke’s\u00a0music calendar before you go, because some of the best bands in Texas play here. Have fun cuttin\u2019 a rug at one of Austin\u2019s best and most classic attractions!<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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4. Barton Creek Greenbelt<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

A 360-acre urban oasis in the heart of Austin, the\u00a0<\/span><\/span>Barton Creek Greenbelt\u00a0<\/span><\/span>is the perfect place to go for a walk, jog or bike ride without straying too far from home. The 7.5-mile Greenbelt trail connects several of Austin’s best parks.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Photo Credit: Houndstooth Coffee<\/p>\n

5.<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/span>Houndstooth<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/span>Coffee<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Love a good cup of joe? Well, you have a lot of options. For example, get cozy at\u00a0<\/span>Houndstooth<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/u><\/span>Coffee, a perennial local favorite that serves carefully sourced and expertly prepared coffees and teas at its two Austin locations.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Photo Credit: Travis County \u00a9 2012<\/p>\n

6. Hamilton Pool<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Why not swim your way through the best of Austin? Formed when the roof of an underground river collapsed to form a stunning natural grotto,\u00a0<\/span><\/span>Hamilton Pool\u00a0<\/span><\/span>is a beautiful swimming hole surrounded by trees and cliffs, and fed by waterfalls.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Photo Credit: Pinballz Arcade via Facebook<\/p>\n

7.<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/span>Pinballz<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/span>Arcade<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Pinballz\u00a0<\/u>Arcade\u00a0is home to more than 500 new and vintage pinball machines. So, stop by and see how many you can play in a night.<\/p>\n

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Photo Credit: Franklin Barbecue<\/p>\n

8. Franklin Barbecue<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

When you think of the best of Austin, Texas, this popular food joint should definitely be on your stomach\u2019s list. You might have to wait in line, but it will be worth it.\u00a0Most noteworthy is\u00a0<\/span><\/span>Franklin Barbecue which serves\u00a0some of the best BBQ in a city where great meat is seemingly around every corner.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Photo Credit: Uncommon Objects via Facebook<\/p>\n

9. Uncommon Objects<\/span><\/strong><\/b><\/h3>\n

There are antique stores in every city in America, but not like this one.\u00a0For example,\u00a0<\/span><\/span>Uncommon Objects\u00a0<\/span><\/span>on South Congress Avenue is packed floor to ceiling with a seemingly endless collection of stunning\u00a0relics. It’s been described as “your eccentric uncle’s attic on steroids.”\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Photo Credit: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department \u00a9 2006<\/p>\n

10. Longhorn Cavern\u00a0State Park<\/span><\/strong><\/b><\/h3>\n

Located just a short drive outside the city,\u00a0<\/span><\/span>Longhorn Cavern\u00a0is an eerily beautiful natural wonder with breathtaking scenery both above\u00a0and below ground.\u00a0As a result of swooning over the beauty here, you\u2019ll see why Austin is the best of hill country and nature life.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Photo Credit: Mike Prosser via Flickr<\/p>\n

11. Alamo<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/span>Drafthouse<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

This wonderfully weird movie theater serves beer during showings, and sprinkles in a healthy dose of classic (and cult-classic) films alongside the regular new releases. For example, the\u00a0<\/span><\/span>Alamo Drafthouse\u00a0<\/span><\/span>has\u00a0even been known to hold massive film marathons, including showing all three \u201cLord of the Rings\u201d movies back to back!<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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City Wide Garage Sale via Facebook<\/p>\n

12.\u00a0Citywide Garage Sale<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

This huge\u2014seriously, huge\u2014indoor flea market has been supplying Austin residents with hidden treasures and head-scratching oddities since the ’70s. The\u00a0City Wide Garage Sale\u00a0takes place once a month at the Palmer Events Center.<\/p>\n

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When it comes to exploring the best of Austin, Texas, these 12 spots barely scratch the surface. At\u00a0MileStone\u00a0Community Builders, we’re committed to helping you get the most out of your Austin experience, so contact us<\/a> today to learn more about finding a new home near your favorite Austin, Texas, attractions.<\/p>\n

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So, get to know these 12 spots that compose the best of Austin, Texas:<\/p>\n

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  1. Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center<\/a><\/li>\n
  2. Cathedral of Junk<\/a><\/li>\n
  3. Broken Spoke<\/a><\/li>\n
  4. Barton Creek Greenbelt<\/a><\/li>\n
  5. HoundstoothCoffee<\/a><\/li>\n
  6. Hamilton Pool<\/a><\/li>\n
  7. PinballzArcade<\/a><\/li>\n
  8. Franklin BBQ<\/a><\/li>\n
  9. Uncommon Objects<\/a><\/li>\n
  10. Longhorn Cavern<\/a><\/li>\n
  11. AlamoDrafthouse<\/a><\/li>\n
  12. City Wide Garage Sale<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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