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Northwest Austin is an area in Austin, Texas.

[edit] 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.

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• Lake Travis (Northern side of Lake Travis is in the Northwest Austin area, at Volente and Lago Vista) (RM 2222 then north on RR 620, or US 183 north to Anderson Mill Road west (turns into Volente Road) or US 183 north to RM 1431 west).  edit

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• Austin Steam Train (Hill Country Flyer, Bertram Flyer and Twilight Flyer offer steam train excursions from Cedar Park to Burnet and Bertram. They also have special murder mystery and storytelling trains.), Discovery Blvd., near Bell Blvd. and Whitestone Blvd., Cedar Park (I-35 or MoPac north to US 183, which turns into Bell Blvd. in Cedar Park), ☎ (512) 477-8468 (info@austinsteamtrain.org, fax: (512) 477-8633), [1].  edit

• Balcones Country Club (Two private 18-hole golf courses, but with reciprocal privileges.), 8600 Balcones Club Drive (US 183 North, exit Anderson Mill, u-turn, turn right on second Balcones Club Drive), ☎ (512) 258-2775, [2].  edit

• Bull Creek District Park (48 acre park on Bull Creek. Dog Lovers like to congregate and socialize here. Swimming, wading.), 6701 Lakewood Dr. (Take 2222 west to Lakewood (opposite County Line BBQ)).  edit

• Bull Creek Greenbelt (477 acres along Bull Creek. Hiking, swimming, wading.), 7806 N. Capital of Texas Highway (Take 2222 east to Loop 360 North), [3].  edit

• Volente Beach Waterpark (Small waterpark, restaurant and bar on the shores of Lake Travis), 16107 FM 2769, ☎ (512) 258-5109, [4].  edit

[edit][add listing] 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.

[edit] 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. [5].

[edit] 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. [6].

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• Kerbey Lane Cafe, 12602 Research Blvd., ☎ 512-258-7757, [7]. Open 24 hours. 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 edit

• Jardin Corona, 13233 Pond Springs Rd., ☎ 512-250-1061. A favorite of those living in Northwest Austin (Jollyville area). edit

• Kobe Japanese Steakhouse (Steak, including Kobe Beef, chicken, seafood and vegetables grilled at the table by entertaining chefs.), 13492 N US Highway 183, #380 (US 183 to Anderson Mill Road, NW corner), ☎ (512) 288-7333 (info@KobeAustin.com, fax: (512) 288-7332), [8]. Su-Th 11am-10pm, Fr-Sa 11am-11pm. Entrees $14-$35.  edit

• Shandeez Grill (Persian cuisine, including chelo-kabob, joojeh-kabob and khorest gormeh sabzi.), 8863 Anderson Mill Road, Suite 109 (US 183 North to Anderson Mill, turn right, Restaurant on right side in strip shopping center), ☎ (512) 258-6464 (idehmeschi@yahoo.com), [9]. Mo-Th 11am-9pm, Fr-Sa 11am-10pm, Su closed. Entrees $7-$14.  edit

• Rudy's Country Store & BBQ, 11570 Research Blvd., [10]. 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). edit

• The Salt Lick, 3801 N Capital of Texas Hwy, ☎ 512-328-4957 (saltlick@saltlickbbq.com), [11]. Daily 11AM-10PM. Salt Lick 360 is located on Capital of Texas Highway. All-you-can-eat $16/5 (Adults/Children under 12).  edit

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• BB Rovers Cafe and Pub (Known for it's beer menu with over 300 selections, BB Rovers also has live music (call for dates)), 12101 Jollyville Rd. (US 183 North, exit Spicewood Springs, right on Barrington and immediately left onto Jollyville), ☎ 512-335-9504, [12]. Su-Fr 11am-Midnight, Sa 11am-1am.  edit

• North by Northwest Restaurant and Brewery (Microbrewery, with live music (call for dates) and good food, in Arboretum area. NXNW also has a good wine and martini selection, with full bar.), 10010 Capital of TX Hwy N (US 183 or MoPac, exit Capital of Texas Highway, at Stonelake Blvd.), ☎ 512-467-6969 (davis@nxnwbrew.com, fax: 512-345-1233), [13]. Bar Su-Th 11am-11pm, Fr-Sa 11am-Midnight. Entrees $14-$22.  edit

[edit][add listing] Sleep

• Renaissance Austin Hotel, 9721 Arboretum Boulevard, ☎ (512) 343-2626 (fax: (512)346-7953), [14]. Marriott's Luxury Hotel at the Arboretum near US 183 and Texas 360. It features Hill Country views and a nine story atrium. edit

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