Clarksville. A gorgeous historic neighborhood. Five minutes to downtown.

Great full service neighborhood grocery.  1 block away. 

Excellent modern Italian restaurant 1 block away

Charming house turned upscale dining.   Beautiful outdoor area.  Reservations recommended.  Downtown skyline visible in background.

Meticulously restored historic home four houses down the block.  A reminder of the history of the area.

Famed steakhouse 1 block away.  Reservations required.  

Excellent local coffee.  First rate people watching.

An Austin icon.  Great wraps.  Best shrimp salad in town.

Popular Austin-based option with terrific dog-friendly patio

This is the mothership for Whole Foods lovers.  Whole Foods was established in Clarksville 

Full upscale grocery one block away.  Great wine and beer selections.  Many organic options.

Brand new super HEB supermarket.  In addition to full market offerings they have a huge selection of prepared meals, a very good BBQ restaurant, a coffee shop, and excellent pharmacy

Massive park about five blocks away.  Shoal Creek runs thru it.  

Extensive paths and tons of infrastructure including this fantastic urban treehouse.   

Just across the river is massive Zilker Park.   Gorgeous areas.  Stunning downtown views.  Used for live music festivals and events a lot.  Five minute drive or accessible directly by hike and bike trail

Built in 1915 this magnificent spring-fed pool is huge.  It sits right on the banks of Town Lake

Right across the river (part of Zilker Park) is an absolute treasure. Spring fed historic swimming spot.  Stunning views of downtown.   

This local secret is part of Barton Springs.  It's directly below the dam.  Dogs are allowed.  Hence the "Barking Springs" unofficial name.

Entrance to legendary hike and bike trail system is four blocks away.  This cool old stone windmill is right after the entrance

An Austin legend.   Local spot in an historic chainsaw repair shop with a Johnny Cash theme.  Great BBQ.  Excellent beer selection.  Huge patio under a massive oak.

Another local treasure.  Housed partially in an old train car.  Great live music and dancing.   Affordable drinks.

Right next to Deep Eddy pool is this terrific burger and snack bar.  

Very good baked goods, sandwiches, etc in a gorgeous setting.   It's not cheap. But it's really good.

Best dim sum in Austin.  In a charming old home.  Great outdoor dining.

Eclectic fusion dining in an absolutely gorgeous setting.  In a charming bungalow with massive outdoor seating areas.  

An Austin legend.   Local spot in an historic chainsaw repair shop with a Johnny Cash theme.  Great BBQ.  Excellent beer selection.  Huge patio under a massive oak.

Another local treasure.  Housed partially in an old train car.  Great live music and dancing.   Affordable drinks.

Right next to Deep Eddy pool is this terrific burger and snack bar.  

Upscale lounge with tasty appetizer style food options.  

An Austin classic.  Rumored to be haunted.  Was at one time a brothel.  Casual spot.  Lots of locals.  The quintessential pub.

Gorgeous upscale bar with a very nice happy hour (including designer hot dogs)