'''Northwest Austin''' is an area in Austin, Texas.
Get in
You can reach Northwest Austin via I-35 North to US 183, or via MoPac Expressway North. Bus service is available from downtown and the North Transit Center. The new light rail service, coming in late 2008, will have stations at The Domain on MoPac, near MoPac and Howard Lane/McNeil Road, Lakeline Mall area, Cedar Park and Leander.
See
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Do
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Balcones Country Club. wo private 18-hole golf courses, but with reciprocal privileges.. 600 Balcones Club Drive. S 183 North, exit Anderson Mill, u-turn, turn right on second Balcones Club Drive. 512) 258-2775. ttp://www.balconescountryclub.com/.
Bull Creek District Park. 8 acre park on Bull Creek. Dog Lovers like to congregate and socialize here. Swimming, wading. . 701 Lakewood Dr.. ake 2222 west to Lakewood (opposite County Line BBQ).
Bull Creek Greenbelt. 77 acres along Bull Creek. Hiking, swimming, wading.. 7806 N. Capital of Texas Highway. ake 2222 east to Loop 360 North. ttp://www.austinexplorer.com/Hiking/HikeDetail.asp?HikeID=12.
Volente Beach Waterpark. mall waterpark, restaurant and bar on the shores of Lake Travis. 6107 FM 2769. 512) 258-5109. ttp://www.volentebeach.com.
Buy
Northwest Austin shopping primarily runs along US 183 (Research Blvd.) and MoPac Expressway. Many affluent, albeit chain, shops and stores are located in this part of town.
Malls
'''The Arboretum''' at US 183 and Great Hills Trail. Open-air mall which includes Barnes & Noble Books, The Sharper Image, Pottery Barn, Chico's, Gap, Nine West, Express, Restoration Hardware, Salon 505 Day Spa, TGI Friday's, Amy's Ice Cream, The Cheesecake Factory and others.
'''The Domain''' and '''Domain Crossing''' at Braker and MoPac. The Domain is a new upscale open-air mall and hosts Neiman Marcus, Tiffany's, Macy's, Hugo Boss, Ralph Lauren, Emporio Armani, Tiffany & Co., Louis Vitton, Victoria's Secret and many others.
'''Lakeline Mall''' US 183 and RR 620. This is a traditional indoor mall. The anchor stores are Dillard's, J.C. Penney, Sears and Macy's. [http://www.simon.com/mall/default.aspx?ID=227].
Stores
'''Fry's Electronics''' 12707 N MoPac Expressway at Parmer Lane. Fry's is an electronic superstore with every from toasters to HD TV's to computers to electronic components. Each Fry's is themed, Austin's is music. [http://www.frys.com].
Eat
Kerbey Lane Cafe. 3435 Hwy 183 N Ste.415. 12-258-7757. pen 24 hours. ttp://www.kerbeylanecafe.com. Breakfast all day. Arguably the best pancakes in Austin, as well as the best queso. Also try Dave's enchiladas. This location is in an old house along the southbound frontage road of US 183
Jardin Corona. 3233 Pond Springs Rd.. 12-250-1061. A favorite of those living in Northwest Austin (Jollyville area).
Kobe Japanese Steakhouse. teak, including Kobe Beef, chicken, seafood and vegetables grilled at the table by entertaining chefs.. 3492 N US Highway 183, #380. S 183 to Anderson Mill Road, NW corner. 512) 288-7333. nfo@KobeAustin.com. 512) 288-7332. ttp://www.kobeaustin.com. u-Th 11am-10pm, Fr-Sa 11am-11pm. ntrees $14-$35.
Shandeez Grill. ersian cuisine, including chelo-kabob, joojeh-kabob and khorest gormeh sabzi.. 863 Anderson Mill Road, Suite 109. S 183 North to Anderson Mill, turn right, Restaurant on right side in strip shopping center. 512) 258-6464. dehmeschi@yahoo.com. ttp://www.shandeez.com/. o-Th 11am-9pm, Fr-Sa 11am-10pm, Su closed. ntrees $7-$14.
Rudy's Country Store & BBQ. 1570 Research Blvd.. ttp://www.rudysbbq.com. Butcher shop style BBQ. Famous for their BBQ sauce and baby back ribs. Very busy for breakfast tacos (grab pre-made ones near the check-out counter, or get them made at the grill).
The Salt Lick. 801 N Capital of Texas Hwy. 12-328-4957. altlick@saltlickbbq.com. aily 11AM-10PM. ll-you-can-eat $16/5 (Adults/Children under 12). ttp://www.saltlickbbq.com. Salt Lick 360 is located on Capital of Texas Highway.
Drink
BB Rovers Cafe and Pub. nown for its beer menu with over 300 selections, BB Rovers also has live music (call for dates). 2101 Jollyville Rd.. S 183 North, exit Spicewood Springs, right on Barrington and immediately left onto Jollyville. 12-335-9504. ttp://www.essentialaustin.com/bbrovers/. u-Fr 11am-Midnight, Sa 11am-1am.
North by Northwest Restaurant and Brewery. icrobrewery, with live music (call for dates) and good food, in Arboretum area. NXNW also has a good wine and martini selection, with full bar.. 0010 Capital of TX Hwy N. S 183 or MoPac, exit Capital of Texas Highway, at Stonelake Blvd.. 12-467-6969. avis@nxnwbrew.com. 12-345-1233. ww.nxnwbrew.com. ar Su-Th 11am-11pm, Fr-Sa 11am-Midnight. ntrees $14-$22.
Sleep
The Crossings. 3500 FM 2769. 12-225-1075. ttp://www.thecrossingsaustin.com. PM. 1AM.
Fairfield Inn & Suites Austin North/Parmer Lane. 12536 North IH35. 12-821-0376. ttp://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/auspl-fairfield-inn-and-suites-austin-north-parmer-lane/. PM. oon.
Renaissance Austin Hotel. 721 Arboretum Boulevard. 512) 343-2626. 512)346-7953. ttp://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/aussh-renaissance-austin-hotel/. Marriott's Luxury Hotel at the Arboretum near US 183 and Texas 360. It features Hill Country views and a nine story atrium.
'''Staybridge Suites Austin Northwest''', 13087 US HWY 183 N, ''+1 512'' 336-STAY (7829) (toll free: ''+1 866-989-STAY (7829)'' fax: ''+1 512'' 336-3773), [http://www.sbausaustinnw.com/]. Check in 3PM, check-out 12PM.
Studio 6 Austin Northwest. 1901 Pavilion Boulevard. 512)258-3556. ttp://www.motel6.com.
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