WELCOME to AUSTIN!

Austin is a favorite tourist destination that is noted for catering to a healthy outdoor lifestyle. The city is rife with culture and music that will satisfy almost any taste. You will find great shopping, awesome nightlife, maximum sunshine days and a diverse culture.

HOTEL FEATURES –

This year’s NATA Conference will be held from November 10 to 14, 2018 at the Renaissance Austin Hotel located at 9721 Arboretum Boulevard.

• Take a look at the guest room accommodations at the hotel.
• See the dining in the hotel and nearby options.
• The hotel has a fitness center open 24/7 and a jogging/fitness trail. There is also an indoor pool and whirlpool.

AIRPORT INFO from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)

The airport is 18 miles from the hotel. This hotel does not provide shuttle service.Super Shuttle 800-258-3826 fee: $20 USD (one way) on request. The estimated taxi fare: $45 USD (one way)

DRIVING DIRECTIONS

Turn left onto E State Hwy 71 Service Rd. Take the ramp on the left onto TX-71 W. Take the ramp onto US-183 N. Take the ramp to US-183 N/Lampasas. Slight left onto US-183 N/Ed Bluestein Blvd. Continue to follow US-183 N. Take the exit toward TX-360 Loop/Capital of Tx Hwy/Great Hills Trail. Merge onto Research Blvd. Turn left onto TX-360 Loop S. Turn right onto Arboretum Blvd. Destination will be on the right.

PARKING INFORMATION:

Up to 8 hours of self-parking – Complimentary
Overnight Self-Parking – $10
Daily Valet Parking – $18
Overnight Valet Parking – $25

(Rates are exclusive of tax. All rates are subject to change)

RESTAURANTS RECOMMENDATIONS:

“There are so many restaurants in Austin…but here is a list to start.  I think I got a good mix of places, types of food, etc.”

Jennifer Smith, Executive Director Congregation Beth Israel, Austin, TX

Downtown/SoCo

Iron Cactus (Mexican)
ironcactus.com
606 Trinity St, Austin, TX 78701
(512) 472-9240

Lambert’s (BBQ)
lambertsaustin.com
401 W 2nd St, Austin, TX 78701
(512) 494-1500

Terry Blacks BBQ
terryblacksbbq.com
1003 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78704
(512) 394-5899

Casino El Camino(Burgers, etc)
www.casinoelcamino.net
517 E 6th St, Austin, TX 78701
(512) 469-9330

Fareground – Modern Food Hall includes Antonelli’s Cheese Shop, Contigo, Dai Due Taqueria, Easy Tiger, Henbit, and Ni-Kome
faregroundaustin.com
111 Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78701

Picnic at Barton Creek  – Food trucks include The Mighty Cone, Cannone, Acai Hut, Dock & Roll Diner, Four Brothers, Steel City Pops, Hey Cupcake, Gebby’s BBQ & Catering and Coat & Thai (this line-up is subject to change)
https://www.thepicnicaustin.com/
1720 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78704

Green Mesquite (BBQ & More)
www.greenmesquite.net/
1400 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78704
(512) 479-0485

Arboretum Area (Close to the Hotel and not National Chains!)

Z’Tejas  (Mexican) (Also Downtown)
ztejas.com
 9400 Arboretum Blvd, Austin, TX 78759
(512) 346-3506

North by NorthWest (NXNW) (Restaurant and Brewery)
nxnwbrew.com
10010 N Capital of Texas Hwy, Austin, TX 78759
(512) 467-6969

Eddie V’s (Steak and Seafood – $$$$) (Pricey but it is worth it!)
eddiev.com
9400 B, Arboretum Blvd, Austin, TX 78759
512) 342-2642

Manuel’s (Mexican) (Also, Downtown)
www.manuels.com/
10201 Jollyville Rd, Austin, TX 78759
(512) 345-1042

County Line BBQ on the Lake
www.countyline.com
5204 Ranch Rd 2222, Austin, TX 78731
(512) 346-3664

Iconic Austin

Guero’s (Mexican)

1412 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704
(512) 447-7688

Hula Hut on Lake Austin (Mexican/Polynesian) (It’s almost like being in Hawaii!)
www.hulahut.com/
3825 Lake Austin Blvd, Austin, TX 78703
(512) 476-4852

Fonda San Miguel (Mexican)
www.fondasanmiguel.com/
2330 W N Loop Blvd, Austin, TX 78756

Kerbey Lane (Hippie Diner) (many different locations – The original location is near Congregation Beth Israel)
https://kerbeylanecafe.com/
3704 Kerbey Lane; Austin, TX 78731
512.451.1436

South Congress Café(Diner-ish)
southcongresscafe.com
1600 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704
(512) 447-3905

Mozart’s Coffee Roasters (Desserts/Coffee)
3825 Lake Austin Blvd, Austin, TX 78703

Amy’s Ice Cream – near the hotel and downtown (It’s a 7 minute walk from the hotel and it’s Brian Rissinger’s favorite!)

 

These are also great lists – https://www.foodnetwork.com/restaurants/photos/best-restaurants-austin and https://www.foodnetwork.com/restaurants/photos/on-the-road–austin-restaurants