Barton Creek Square is one of the most comfortable and modern malls in the west side of Austin, hosting a wide variety of stores, plus spacious, air conditioned corridors and even cell phone charging stations that give your electronics a boost while you shop. Major department stores like Macy’s, Dillards, and Nordstrom act as the mall's anchors, while a spacious AMC movie theater is situated on its lower level.

Popular national clothing retailers like LOFT, Banana Republic, and Abercrombie & Fitch offer clothing for shoppers of all ages, and there are even larger sporting goods stores like Finish Line for all of your athletic apparel needs. At its food court on the second level, the two-story mall contains a variety of different eateries offering everything from Asian cuisine to grab-and-go pizza slices and ample seating for guests who want to sit and enjoy a meal. There is also a large parking lot with a full farmers' market every Saturday afternoon!

Barton Creek Square
2901 S. Capital of Texas Highway
Austin, TX 78746
(512) 327-7040
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One of Bee Cave's top attractions doesn’t cost a dime. If you’re on a budget or simply looking to reconnect with nature, Bee Cave Central Park is a scenic public park that offers a number of activities for people of all ages. This 50-acre park contains a hiking and biking trail that connects to other trails throughout Bee Cave, making it easy to access from anywhere in the city.

There are two pavilions available for picnics or outdoor birthday parties, and the well-maintained playground creates a safe area for children to climb, swing and run around the park. The park even contains a unique interpretive area with tube drums and vibration pipes. You’ll often see people playing pickup sports at the park’s multipurpose basketball court and soccer meadow, and there is even a more laid-back hillside for those who simply want to lounge in the grass on a warm afternoon.

Bee Cave Central Park
13676 Bee Cave Parkway
Bee Cave, TX 78738
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The Ainsworth doesn't refer to a single sandwich at Fricano's Deli, but rather a concept. It's new each day. That's thanks to the creative sandwich makers at Fricano's who improvise the Ainsworth on a daily basis. Using whatever fresh ingredients they have on-hand that day, they pile a brand new sandwich into existence—maybe one that's never been on the menu before.

So it should come as no surprise that the Ainsworth is a popular item to order when you visit Fricano's Deli, but it's far from your only option. Another customer favorite is the spicy Reuben, a twist on the classic with the addition of pepperoncini peppers, pepperjack cheese, red onion, and "Rocket sauce." No matter which sandwich you choose, you can't go wrong with any of the spreads slathered inside. They range from a garlicky pesto to an Italian olive tapenade to roasted red pepper hummus.

Fricano's Deli
2405 Nueces Street
Austin, TX 78705
(512) 482-3322
www.fricanosdeli.com
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