Restaurants are only 2 blocks away on E. 11th. Begin with Blue Dahlia Bristro. Dine inside or outside and enjoy a tartine with a cup of soup or better yet a Porcini Ravioli. You will find the most amazing food that is tasty and healthy too!
Walk across the street from this 'Fabulous House' and tour the French Legation Museum or walk two blocks on E. 9th and see the State of Texas Cemetery.
Tour the State Capital, the University of Texas,
stop in the Bob Bullock Museum and listen to the 'Story of Texas.'
Right around the corner from your vacation house is the Uncorked Tasting Room/Wine Bar on E. 7th and only a skip and a jump will land you in the center of the Live Music Capital of the World and Austin's famous 6th Street
In the evenings stay home and relax. If you sit on the deck or the front porch you can hear the music from the French Legation Museum. Many evenings concerts are held there. The French Legation Museum grounds are a park like setting with green grass, rolling hills and oak trees. Go join the fun! Simply grab a blanket and head over there, listen to the music and take in a breath of Austin.