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Local Food, Drink and Adventures

Attractions

When you’re not experiencing all that Eco Valley has to offer, you’ll find yourself positioned near Austin with all of it’s amenities. Our property can be a great launchpad for a diverse range of local adventures, spanning from the historic Texas Capitol to the refreshing, Barton Springs Pool. You can spend your day immersing yourself in the arts at the Blanton Museum, seeking out high-speed thrills at COTA, or enjoying a sunset Guided Bat Tour over the water. With all of the local attractions and restaurants, an unforgettable Texas experience is always just a short drive away.

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Food & Drink

There are many places to eat and drink nearby our property and in Austin. 

Uchi Sushi – Artfully plated salmon sushi topped with fresh dill and crispy garnish, served on a minimalist ceramic plate with sauce accents.

Uchi Sushi

Uchi blends innovative Japanese cuisine with warm Texas hospitality. This award‑winning destination reimagines sushi in Austin through inventive flavor combinations and the city’s most sought after dining experience.

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Overhead view of assorted Japanese dishes from Ramen Tatsuya, including ramen bowls with soft-boiled eggs, gyoza dumplings, rice bowls, sauces, and side dishes arranged on a wooden table.

Ramen Tatsuya

Ramen Tatsu-ya is the lifelong culmination of Tatsu Aikawa’s world, a mix of street and culinary culture
fusing into something uniquely his.

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Wood-fired pizza from Pieous, topped with melted mozzarella, crispy bacon, and roasted Brussels sprouts on a blistered, charred crust, served on parchment paper.

Pieous

Scratch-made Neapolitan pizza, sandwiches & sweet pies in a handcrafted space with chalkboard walls.

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Plates of The Salt Lick BBQ featuring ribs, sausage, brisket, coleslaw, baked beans, and potato salad on a rustic wooden table with wine glasses and bottles.

The Salt Lick BBQ

Legendary Texas barbecue you can enjoy with us here in the Hill Country — or at your place, no matter where you call home!

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Plated Italian dishes and glasses of wine on a rustic dining table at Trattoria Lisina, featuring pasta, bread, and hearty entrées in a warm restaurant setting

Trattoria Lisina

Winery dining venue with wood-fired pizzas & other Italian offerings in a casually elegant setting.

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Interior of Tillie’s Culinary featuring open teal wooden doors, patterned tile floors, long dining tables, and chandeliers in a warm, elegant restaurant setting.

Tillie's

Tillie’s culinary menu takes what’s familiar and infuses it with an array of innovative international flavors, creating a new set of rules for cuisine in Central Texas.

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Eco Valley

Local Attractions

  • Texas Capitol
  • Zilker Park
  • Blanton Museum of Art
  • McKinney Falls State Park
  • Barton Springs Municipal Pool
  • Museum of Ice Cream
  • Kayak & Canoe Rentals at Rowing Dock
  • Guided bat tour
  • Austin Zoo
  • Party Cruises
  • Austin Duck Adventures
  • Lake Travis Zip Line Adventure
  • The Range Austin
  • Lake Austin Waterloo Adventures
  • Lake Austin River Boats
  • Escape Rooms
  • COTA
  • Battleground Ranch
  • Wanderspaces
  • Haunted ATX
  • Frankly’s BBQ
  • Old Bakery & Emporium
  • Axe Throwing
  • Dripping Springs Breweries

FREE To Do

The Austin area has a number of things you can do for free. Visit the city to experience shops, murals, music and more.

Aerial view of South Congress (SoCo) in Austin, Texas, with a long tree-lined roadway leading toward the downtown skyline under a bright blue sky with scattered clouds.

South Congress

Great place to visit with your friends or family. Shops, restaurants & bars! Don’t forget to visit the famous ” I LOVE YOU SO MUCH” mural.

Downtown Austin skyline at sunset, with high-rise buildings overlooking Lady Bird Lake and the Congress Avenue Bridge.

Downtown Austin

Visiting DT Austin is a must. Check out the favorites: 6th St & Rainey St.

View of the Austin skyline from Zilker Park at sunset, with downtown skyscrapers in the distance and a wide green lawn in the foreground.

Zilker Park

Have a picnic, go disc golfing, or visit the botanical gardens at Zilker Park

Drummer playing a small drum kit outdoors at night, with people walking in the background and city lights softly blurred.

Live Music

Listen to LIVE music outdoors. Find a festival or music venue near you!

Peacock with vibrant blue and green feathers standing on a stone path surrounded by landscaped greenery and shrubs.

More To Explore

Explore the Greenbelt, Mueller Farmer’s Market, Mueller Park, Peacocks at Mayfield Park and more in Austin

The Animals at the Eco Valley Ranch

Our Animal Sanctuary

Eco Valley was an untouched piece of paradise that initially began as a homesteading project, taking over two years to transform into the amazing nature-based retreat. 

Eco Valley owner, Scott, has a deep love for animals, and they have remained a unique part of the resort. From goats to alpacas and emus, you can enjoy our on-site animal sanctuary. 

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