Jila’s guidebook

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Jila’s guidebook

Sightseeing

The Mayfield–Gutsch Estate, now named Mayfield Park, is a historic cottage, gardens and nature preserve in west Austin, Texas on a bluff overlooking Lake Austin. Originally built in the 1870s, the cottage was purchased by former Texas Secretary of State Allison Mayfield in 1909. In 1922, the house passed to Mayfield's daughter, Mary Frances, and her husband, University of Texas professor Milton Gutsch. They expanded the home, adding porches on three sides and, with the help of gardener Esteban Arredondo, greatly developed 2 acres (0.81 ha) of the property around their home into a botanical garden surrounded by a rock perimeter wall.[2] When Mary Mayfield Gutsch died in 1971, the home and grounds were left to the City of Austin for use as a park.[3] The property was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 29, 1994.
178 locals recommend
Mayfield Park and Nature Preserve
3505 W 35th St
178 locals recommend
The Mayfield–Gutsch Estate, now named Mayfield Park, is a historic cottage, gardens and nature preserve in west Austin, Texas on a bluff overlooking Lake Austin. Originally built in the 1870s, the cottage was purchased by former Texas Secretary of State Allison Mayfield in 1909. In 1922, the house passed to Mayfield's daughter, Mary Frances, and her husband, University of Texas professor Milton Gutsch. They expanded the home, adding porches on three sides and, with the help of gardener Esteban Arredondo, greatly developed 2 acres (0.81 ha) of the property around their home into a botanical garden surrounded by a rock perimeter wall.[2] When Mary Mayfield Gutsch died in 1971, the home and grounds were left to the City of Austin for use as a park.[3] The property was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 29, 1994.
An Austin icon that's within walking distance from our home. Mount Bonnell /bəˈnɛl/, also known as Covert Park, is a prominent point alongside the Lake Austin portion of the Colorado River in Austin, Texas. It has been a popular tourist destination since the 1850s.[1][2] The mount provides a vista for viewing the city of Austin, Lake Austin, and the surrounding hills.It was designated a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark in 1969, bearing Marker number 6473,and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2015.
1082 locals recommend
Mount Bonnell
1082 locals recommend
An Austin icon that's within walking distance from our home. Mount Bonnell /bəˈnɛl/, also known as Covert Park, is a prominent point alongside the Lake Austin portion of the Colorado River in Austin, Texas. It has been a popular tourist destination since the 1850s.[1][2] The mount provides a vista for viewing the city of Austin, Lake Austin, and the surrounding hills.It was designated a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark in 1969, bearing Marker number 6473,and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2015.
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Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton Dr
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322 locals recommend
Deep Eddy Municipal Pool
401 Deep Eddy Ave
322 locals recommend
50 locals recommend
River Place Nature Trails
8820 Big View Dr
50 locals recommend
61 locals recommend
Emma Long Metropolitan Park
1600 City Park Road
61 locals recommend
48 locals recommend
Wild Basin Preserve
805 N Capital of Texas Hwy
48 locals recommend
959 locals recommend
Lady Bird Lake
Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trail
959 locals recommend

Food scene

Great specialty grocery store that's near by
765 locals recommend
Central Market
4477 S Lamar Blvd
765 locals recommend
Great specialty grocery store that's near by
Excellent Italian food
70 locals recommend
Mandola's Italian Kitchen
4700 W Guadalupe St
70 locals recommend
Excellent Italian food
Excellent pizza in the heart of Austin. You'll love soaking up all of the people watching on South Congress.
791 locals recommend
Home Slice Pizza
1415 S Congress Ave
791 locals recommend
Excellent pizza in the heart of Austin. You'll love soaking up all of the people watching on South Congress.
An excellent place to try unusual ice cream flavors!
270 locals recommend
Lick Honest Ice Creams
1100 S Lamar Blvd
270 locals recommend
An excellent place to try unusual ice cream flavors!
Asian smokehouse meets Texas barbecue in rustic spot with beer, wine & cocktails plus giant patio.
276 locals recommend
Loro
2115 S Lamar Blvd
276 locals recommend
Asian smokehouse meets Texas barbecue in rustic spot with beer, wine & cocktails plus giant patio.
162 locals recommend
Fonda San Miguel Restaurant
2330 W N Loop Blvd
162 locals recommend
151 locals recommend
Fried and True Food Truck
1308 E 6th St
151 locals recommend
An excellent place to try authentic Columbian food in Austin's fabulous east side.
55 locals recommend
Casa Colombia
2409 E 7th St
55 locals recommend
An excellent place to try authentic Columbian food in Austin's fabulous east side.
144 locals recommend
Kerbey Lane Cafe - Central
3704 Kerbey Ln
144 locals recommend