Austin, Texas, is a city known for its vibrant culture and diverse offerings. From spiritual oases to honky-tonk dance halls, Austin provides a unique blend of experiences. Here's a curated guide to some of the city's standout businesses and services, each contributing to Austin's distinctive charm.
Arts, Culture, and Entertainment
Distribution Hall
Distribution Hall is an event space and production studio located in East Austin at 1500 E. Sixth St.
Mohawk
Mohawk was built in 2006 as a one-of-a-kind live music venue, event space and bar. The location is 912 Red River St.
Broken Spoke
If you want to do the Texas two-step, Broken Spoke is the place to go. The dance hall is internationally known as an authentic honky-tonk. Willie Nelson, George Strait and Dolly Parton have all performed here. It's located at 3201 S. Lamar Blvd.
Retail and Fashion
Allens Boots
Allens Boots is a family-owned business and Austin staple since 1977. The store is located at 1522 S. Congress Ave.
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Bloomers and Frocks
Bloomers and Frocks sells authentic women's vintage clothes, jewelry and accessories. You can find them at 1628 S. Congress Ave.
Billy Reid
Billy Reid is an award-winning designer of luxury clothing that celebrates craftsmanship, tailoring and American manufacturing. The store is located at 1202 S. Congress Ave.
Scotch & Soda
Scotch & Soda celebrates free spirits. The store is located at 11700 Rock Rose Ave., Ste. 136.
Food and Drink
Maha Coffee
Family-owned small business, Maha Coffee, is a gluten- and dairy-free coffee shop and kitchen. The coffee shop is located at 2324 S. Lamar Blvd.
Swedish Hill
Swedish Hill is an old-school Austin bakery and cafe serving fresh baked artisan breads, cookies and cakes. The bakery is located at 1120 W. Sixth St.
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Sour Duck Market
Sour Duck Market believes in showing true craftsmanship in cooking by serving good, local food, made the way nature intended - from scratch. That’s why their food and drink is inspired by local farmers and purveyors. The market is located at 1814 E. Martin Luther King Jr.
OMG Squee
Although you wouldn’t know by the taste, OMG Squee is 100% gluten-free. The location is 4607 Bolm Rd., Ste. A.
Salt Traders Coastal Cooking
Sister restaurant to Jack Allen’s Kitchen, Salt Traders Coastal Cooking is a sea-centric restaurant inspired by the owners own coastal travels. The location is 2324 S. Lamar Blvd.
Health and Wellness
Alive + Well
Alive + Well is the greater Austin area’s first and only integrated health and wellness center. The center is located at 3944 RR 620 S., Bldg. 6 Ste. 100.
Miraval Austin
Named Best Spa Resort in North America, Miraval Austin, is a spiritual oasis for curious, health-seeking people to convene, share ideas and learn about and from each other. You can find it at 13500 FM 2769.
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Beauty and Grooming
Urban Betty Salon
Open since 2019, this is the second Urban Betty Salon in Austin, conveniently located at South Congress Avenue and St. Elmo Road. The address is 1415 S. Congress Ave.
Birds Barbershop
This Texas born, award-winning barbershop has been offering hair cuts and color for all since 2006. The location is 1902 S. Congress Ave.
Hair House ATX
Opening a salon during a pandemic is no easy feat, but Hair House ATX did just that when they opened their doors in October 2020. The salon is located at 40 E. St. Elmo Rd., Ste. 102.
SHED
SHED is a neighborhood barbershop offering traditional services with unique amenities. The barbershop is located at 2210 S. First St.
Raven Row Salon
Raven Row Salon is a waste-free and sustainable hair salon, inspired to create, energize and empower clients as well as other industry professionals to build a conscious, sustainable and inclusive environment. The salon is located at 1614 E. Sixth St.
The Olde Soul
The Olde Soul is a modern day men’s barbershop with an old school feel, offering high-quality services and grooming products in their retail storefront. The barbershop is located at 1628 S. First St.
Community and Support
The Other Ones Foundation (TOOF)
The Other Ones Foundation (TOOF) is a nonprofit that offers humanitarian aid, case management and extremely low-barrier work opportunities to people experiencing homelessness in Austin. The location is 1111 E. Old Bastrop Hwy.
Safe In Austin
Safe In Austin is a rescue ranch that saves animals from abuse or neglect while providing healing and hope to trauma, at-risk and people with special needs. The ranch is located at 5400 E. Hwy 71.
Recreation
Central Texas Archery
Creating a fun and safe place to promote archery in the community, Central Texas Archery has made it their mission to educate youth and adults in the sport of archery. The location is 4361 S. Congress Ave.
Move Sport Ninja Academy
Owner of Move Sport Ninja Academy, Andy Lowes, has been on American Ninja Warrior seven times. The academy is located at 701 W. Louis Henna Blvd., Ste. 300.
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Accommodation
The LINE Hotel
The LINE hotel embodies the natural beauty and creative spirit of Austin, with direct views of the lake and easy access to the city’s beloved hike and bike trail. The location is 111 E. Cesar Chavez St.
Home and Garden
Succulent Native
This vibrant garden store is for all plant lovers from gardening enthusiasts to garden-curious beginners. The store is located at 3508 S. Lamar Blvd., Ste. 200.