5 Underrated Austin Attractions
Every well-traveled city has its popular attractions, known to visitors and locals alike. However, lesser-known destinations offer their own special appeal, and are often overlooked. Whether you’re an art-lover, a nature-buff or a casual traveler seeking something new, this list will have something for you.
Goat Cave Preserve
Austin is known for its great hiking trails. Goat Cave Preserve is one such place, offering beautiful caves to explore along with stunning scenery and wildlife.
Goat Cave Preserve
3900 Davis Ln
Austin, TX 78749
United States
Phone: +1 512-974-9461
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Valentina’s Tex Mex BBQ
Temporarily Closed - Updated August 2024
Texas is well-known for southern cooking, and perhaps most of all for its barbeque. Valentina’s Tex Mex fuses Tex Mex and BBQ: the Lone Star State’s most famous dishes. The menu also features smoked carnitas and polo sandwiches.
Valentina’s Tex Mex BBQ
11500 Menchaca Rd
Austin, TX 78748
United States
Phone: +1 512-221-4248
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Cosmic Coffee and Beer Garden
Local coffee culture is on full display at Cosmic Coffee and Beer Garden, offering high-quality service and calming ambiance. The shop is tucked away at 121 Pickle Road, just off of South Congress Avenue.
Cosmic Coffee and Beer Garden
121 Pickle Rd
Austin, TX 78704
United States
Phone: +1 512-481-0694
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The Little Darlin’
On its surface, The Little Darlin’ appears similar to many other Texan pubs, but its retro look and feel will keep you coming back for more. Tables can accommodate up to six guests, making it the perfect spot to visit with your friends.
The Little Darlin’
6507 Circle S Rd
Austin, TX 78745
United States
Phone: +1 512-814-0999
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Sparky Park
Austin has a history of creating art from even the most ordinary materials and locations. Once an electrical substation created in 1930, Sparky Park now features exhibits of modern art crafted from karst stones, mirror balls, slag glass, painted stucco and more.
Sparky Park
3701 Grooms St
Austin, TX 78705
United States
Phone: +1 512-974-6797
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