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Make sure to book your accommodations early because of Austin City Limits!
Make sure to book your accommodations early because of Austin City Limits!
October 8, 2022
Austin, TX

Samantha & Niranjan

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The Wedding Website of Samantha Jorgensen and Niranjan Murali
We're so excited to share some of our favorite places in the area with you!
Mount Bonnell

Mount Bonnell

3800 Mount Bonnell Drive, Austin, TX 78731

A beautiful view of Austin and where Niri proposed!

LBJ Presidential Library

LBJ Presidential Library

2313 Red River Street, Austin, TX 78705
, (512) 721-0200

The presidential library and museum is associated with the LBJ School of Public Affairs, where Sami completed her Master's degree.

You're My Butter Half Mural

You're My Butter Half Mural

2000 East Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard, Austin, TX 78702
, (512) 472-6267
Blanton Museum of Art

Blanton Museum of Art

200 East Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard, Austin, TX 78712
, (512) 471-5482

New collections come to the Blanton Museum every couple of months. The admission fee is $9 for adults or free every Thursday.

Bullock Texas State History Museum

Bullock Texas State History Museum

1800 Congress Avenue, Austin, TX 78701
, (512) 936-8746

Learn all about the Lone Star State and Texas history at the Bullock Texas State History Museum. It’s right across from the University of Texas campus. The LBJ Presidential Library is also nearby on the University of Texas at Austin.

Texas Capitol

Texas Capitol

1100 Congress Avenue, Austin, TX 78701
, (512) 463-4630

Did you know the Texas State Capitol building is almost 15 feet taller than the U.S. Capitol? Free guided tours are Monday through Sunday.

Congress Avenue Bridge

Congress Avenue Bridge

Congress Avenue, Austin, TX 78704
, (512) 364-0759

Wondering why there are hundreds of people standing at Congress Bridge at sunset? Over 1.5 million Mexican free-tailed bats fly out from the Congress Avenue Bridge almost every night from May-October. Austin has the largest urban bat colony! It’s a pretty incredible sight to watch the bat colony fly out from under the bridge.

Barton Springs Municipal Pool

Barton Springs Municipal Pool

2201 William Barton Drive, Austin, TX 78746
, (512) 974-6300

For only $8 a day ($3 for Austin residents), you can swim in the 68-degree year-round natural spring pool. We recommend visiting during the week because the music festival is nearby and the area will be very busy.

Barton Creek Greenbelt Trailhead

Barton Creek Greenbelt Trailhead

Barton Creek Greenbelt Trail, Austin, TX 78746

There are several different ways to get into the Greenbelt. One entry point is past Loop 360 off of the Capitol of Texas highway. Hike one hour in and you’ll be greeted with waterfalls. Watch out for bikers as you’re walking on the path (this is a popular area for biking). I like walking on the Butler Hike-and-Bike trail boardwalk!

Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trail

Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trail

Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trail, Austin, TX

The Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trail, named for a former Austin mayor and his wife, is a natural gem in the heart of the Texas capital. The scenic trail forms a loop around Lady Bird Lake, a reservoir on the Colorado River, and is sometimes referred to as the Lady Bird Lake Trail or the Town Lake Trail.

Butler Pitch & Putt

Butler Pitch & Putt

201 Lee Barton Drive, Austin, TX 78704
, (512) 477-4430

One of Niri's favorite spots - an Austin institution where you can hang out outdoors and play some relaxed golf (all holes under 100 yards). Because of the festival, we wouldn't recommend going here over the weekend, but definitely worth stopping by if you're in town during the week!

Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center

Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center

4801 La Crosse Avenue, Austin, TX 78739
, (512) 232-0100

Lady Bird Johnson’s Wildflower Center is the home to sustainable, native plant gardens and education, conservation, research and consulting programs. The Wildflower Center is always blooming with plants that are in season.

Cathedral of Junk

Cathedral of Junk

4422 Lareina Drive, Austin, TX 78745
, (512) 299-7413

Tucked unsuspectingly in a suburban backyard in South Austin, is Vince Hannemann’s towering Cathedral of Junk. Some 60 tons of discarded items make up the skeleton and decoration of the structure. The construction of the Cathedral started in 1989, when Hannemann was in his 20s. Make sure to call ahead to schedule a time to visit!

Patrizi's

Patrizi's

2307 Manor Road, Austin, TX 78722
, (512) 522-4834

Amazing homemade pasta and a great patio to hang out on when the weather is nice.

Nixta Taqueria

Nixta Taqueria

2512 East 12th Street, Austin, TX 78702
, (512) 551-3855

These are some of the best tacos in Austin, highly recommend checking them out if you have a chance. The chef/owner just won a James Beard award!

Bufalina Due

Bufalina Due

6555 Burnet Road, Austin, TX 78757
, (512) 215-8662

Delicious pizza and natural wine!

Nissi Vegan Méxican Cuisine LLC. Vegmex

Nissi Vegan Méxican Cuisine LLC. Vegmex

1106 East 11th Street, Austin, TX 78702
, (512) 293-2597

Vegan Mexican! We love this place, especially their birria tacos.

Rebel Cheese

Rebel Cheese

2200 Aldrich Street, Austin, TX 78723
, (512) 382-0048

Plant-based eatery with a deli offering homemade sandwiches, cheese & wine.

Home Slice Pizza

Home Slice Pizza

501 East 53rd Street, Austin, TX 78751
, (512) 707-7437

Delicious pizza, including slices. Two locations!

Cuantos Tacos

Cuantos Tacos

1108 East 12th Street, Austin, TX 78702
, (512) 903-3918

Great tacos served out of a small trailer in a food truck park.

Veracruz All Natural

Veracruz All Natural

111 East Cesar Chavez Street, Austin, TX 78701
, (512) 665-2713

Another great place to get breakfast tacos! They have a few locations throughout the city.

Project Pollo

Project Pollo

1401 Rosewood Avenue, Austin, TX 78702
, (737) 212-0010

An all-vegan junk food restaurant that specializes in chickenless chicken including fried chickn, chickn tenders, fries, macaroni and more. We also love their burgers!

El Chilito

El Chilito

2219 Manor Road, Austin, TX 78722
, (512) 382-3797

One of Sami's favorite neighborhood breakfast taco spots. Down the street from Mi Madre!

Mi Madre's Restaurant

Mi Madre's Restaurant

2201 Manor Road, Austin, TX 78722
, (512) 322-9721

One of Niri's favorite neighborhood breakfast taco spots. Down the street from El Chilito!

Torchys Tacos

Torchys Tacos

1801 East 51st Street, Austin, TX 78723
, (512) 322-2411

An Austin classic. Their queso is our favorite!

Saigon Le Vendeur

Saigon Le Vendeur

2404 East 7th Street, Austin, TX 78702
, (512) 351-6916

Our favorite banh mi in Austin.

Clay Pit

Clay Pit

1601 Guadalupe Street, Austin, TX 78701
, (512) 322-5131

One of our favorite Indian restaurants in Austin. We especially love their jalapeno cream cheese naan.

Sunny's Backyard

Sunny's Backyard

3526 East 7th Street, Austin, TX 78702
, (512) 520-5760

Vegan food truck with a nice outdoor patio - located pretty close to our wedding venue.

Buzzmill + Brunch Bird

Buzzmill + Brunch Bird

1209 East 7th Street, Austin, TX 78702

Vegan restaurant with a great brunch, close to East Austin Hotel.

Amy's Ice Creams

Amy's Ice Creams

2002 Manor Road, Austin, TX 78722
, (512) 551-8225

A local ice cream shop - many locations around Austin!

Wright Bros. Brew and Brew

Wright Bros. Brew and Brew

500 San Marcos Street, Austin, TX 78702
, (512) 655-3442

A great place for coffee or a beer, near the East Austin Hotel.

Easy Tiger

Easy Tiger

1501 East 7th Street, Austin, TX 78702
, (512) 839-8523

Easy Tiger features artisan bread, cured meats, a full bar, craft beers, and a large patio - down the street from the East Austin Hotel.

Central Machine Works

Central Machine Works

4824 East Cesar Chavez Street, Austin, TX 78702
, (512) 220-2340

A great brewery with a huge outdoor patio.

Fairweather Cider Co.

Fairweather Cider Co.

10609 Metric Boulevard, Austin, TX 78758
, (512) 394-5533

Our favorite cidery in Austin. Make sure to try the Tejano dreams if you like spicy!

Zilker Brewing Company and Taproom

Zilker Brewing Company and Taproom

1701 East 6th Street, Austin, TX 78702
, (512) 712-5590

One of our favorite breweries in East Austin. They also have a great food truck on site!

Austin Eastciders Collaboratory - Taproom

Austin Eastciders Collaboratory - Taproom

979 Springdale Road, Austin, TX 78702
, (512) 538-0126

A local cidery that is on the same lot as our wedding venue.

The Austin Winery

The Austin Winery

440 East Saint Elmo Road, Austin, TX 78745
, (512) 326-1445

Delicious natural wines with a vegan pizza food truck outside.

APT 115

APT 115

2025 East 7th Street, Austin, TX 78702
, (737) 333-0780

A super cute wine bar in East Austin. Reservations recommended!

LoLo

LoLo

1504 East 6th Street, Austin, TX 78702
, (512) 906-0053

A natural wine spot in East Austin with a nice outdoor patio.

Whisler's

Whisler's

1816 East 6th Street, Austin, TX 78702
, (512) 480-0781

A fun place to grab a cocktail on East Sixth. If you like mezcal make sure to check out the their small mezcal speakeasy on site.

Kinda Tropical

Kinda Tropical

3501 East 7th Street, Austin, TX 78702
, (512) 373-8430

Laid back bar with fun food and drink and a patio.

Cheer Up Charlies

Cheer Up Charlies

900 Red River Street, Austin, TX 78701
, (512) 431-2133

A fun Austin bar with a vegan food truck on-site, Arlo's.

Midnight Cowboy

Midnight Cowboy

313 East 6th Street, Austin, TX 78701
, (512) 843-2715

This is a fun speakeasy on East 6th Street that we love taking visitors to. Reservations are required!

Gin Bar

Gin Bar

1813 East 6th Street, Austin, TX 78702
, (737) 242-7560

Rooftop bar with a nice view of East Austin, especially around sunset.

Firehouse Lounge

Firehouse Lounge

605 Brazos Street, Austin, TX 78701
, (512) 212-4244

Speakeasy located in a hostel.

The Little Longhorn Saloon

The Little Longhorn Saloon

5434 Burnet Road, Austin, TX 78756
, (512) 524-1291

A great little honky tonk with cheap beer. If you're still around Sunday, make sure to stop by for Chicken Sh*t Bingo, which is from 4-8 PM.

Broken Spoke

Broken Spoke

3201 South Lamar Boulevard, Austin, TX 78704
, (512) 442-6189

Put on your cowboy boots and learn how to two-step at Broken Spoke. The White Horse is another two-step bar in East Austin, which is closer to our venue and our room-blocks.

Fredericksburg, TX

Fredericksburg, TX

North Milam Street, Fredericksburg, TX 78624

Fredericksburg is about an hour and a half outside of Austin and has a lot of great wineries and distilleries to check-out. If you are interested in exploring the area, shoot us a message and we can give you some suggestions! Two of our favorites are Southold Farm + Cellar and William Chris Vineyards.

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