Local Resources | TCDL 2026

Texas Conference on Digital Libraries
Tuesday, June 2 – Thursday, June 4, 2026
In Person: Commons Conference Center, Austin, Texas (Google Maps)

Click here for an interactive map of TCDL 2026 local resources.

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Getting around Austin & the conference area

• CapMetro Bus Routes
  • Close routes to venue: 3, 383, 466, 803
  • System Map
  • Rider’s Guide: services, payment, accessibility, etc.
• Super Shuttle Express
  • Reserve transportation to and from the airport and around town
• Uber / Lyft
• ZipCar
• Carpool
  • We encourage attendees to carpool, both to/from Austin, and within the city.
  • Join the #tcdl-2026 channel in the TDL Community Slack to coordinate carpooling.
  • Look out for the carpooling meet-up area at the conference venue. [More information to come]

The Domain

The Domain is an office, retail, and residential center in northwest Austin featuring over 100 stores and restaurants, making it a premier destination for shopping, dining, and entertainment. It is about a 5-minute drive (10-20 minute walk) from the J.J. Pickle Research Campus.  

• Domain Directory

The Domain Northside

The Domain Northside is a neighborhood located within the Domain area that features additional stores and restaurants.

• Domain Northside Directory

Recommended Nearby Restaurants

Key: Veg – vegetarian, V – vegan, GF – gluten free

• CAVA at the Domain, 10808 Domain Dr. Austin, TX 78758 | Veg, V
• Maggiano’s Little Italy at the Domain, 10910 Domain Dr. Ste 100 Austin, TX 78758
• Gloria’s Latin Cuisine at the Domain, 3309 Esperanza Crossing Suite #100 Suite 100, Austin, TX 78758
• Yard House, 11800 Domain Blvd Suite 700, Austin, TX 78758 | Veg, GF
• JINYA Ramen Bar at the Domain, 3210 Esperanza Crossing Suite 130, Austin, TX 78758 | Veg, V
• Nissi Vegan Méxican Cuisine, 9012 Research Blvd Unit C-6, Austin, TX 78758 | V, GF
• True Food Kitchen, 11410 Century Oaks Terrace Ste 100, Austin, TX 78758 | Veg, V, GF
• Flower Child, 11721 Rock Rose Ave. Austin, TX 78758 | Veg, V, GF
• Halal Bros, 1910 W Braker Ln, Austin TX 78758
• Turnstile Coffee Beer & Burgers, 10025 Burnet Road, Austin, TX 78758
• Dos Salsas Tex-Mex Restaurant, 11301 Burnet Rd Building 1, Austin, TX 78758 | Veg

Recommended Nearby Coffee Shops

• Starbucks, 2711 W Braker Ln, Austin, TX 78758
• Summer Moon Coffee, 11005 Burnet Rd Ste 112, Austin, TX 78758
• Medici Roasting, 10727 Domain Dr, Austin, TX 78758
• Cafe Java, 11900 Metric Blvd Suite K, Austin, TX 78758
• Dog Day Coffee, 8440 Burnet Rd #100, Austin, TX 78757
• Rosen’s Bagel Co., 11101 Burnet Rd Ste A100, Austin, TX 78758

Nearby Grocery Stores

• Whole Foods Market at the Domain, 11920 Domain Dr. Austin, TX 78758
• Whole Foods Market at Gateway Shopping Centers, 9607 Research Blvd #300 Austin, TX 78759
• HEB, 10710 Research Blvd. Austin, TX 78759
• Trader Joe’s, 9722 Great Hills Trl Ste 200 Austin, TX, 78759
• Costco, 10401 Research Blvd Austin, TX 78759

Help! I Forgot to Bring… Stores

• Target, 10107 Research Blvd. Austin, TX 78759
• Walmart Supercenter, 2525 W Anderson Ln., Austin, TX 78757
• CVS, 2900 W Anderson Ln. Ste 10, Austin, TX 78757
• Walgreens, 2525 W Anderson Ln. Bldg 2, Austin, TX 78757
• TJ Maxx, 9828 Great Hills Trl. Austin, TX 78759
• Ulta Beauty, 9607 Research Blvd Ste. 600 Austin, TX 78759
• Nordstrom Rack, 9607 Research Blvd. Austin, TX 78759
• Dillard’s at the Domain, 3211 Feathergrass Ct. Austin, TX 78758
• Macy’s at the Domain, 3311 Esperanza Crossing Austin, TX 78758

Favorite Austin Restaurants Outside The Domain/Arboretum

• Pacos Tacos, 1304 E. 51st, Austin, TX 78723
• Veracruz Fonda and Bar, 1905 Aldrich St #125, Austin, TX 78723
• Hyde Park Grill, 4206 Duval St, Austin, TX 78751
• Kerbey Lane Cafe – Central, 3704 Kerbey Ln, Austin, TX 78731
• Ramen Tatsu-Ya, 8557 Research Blvd, Ste 126, Austin, TX 78758
• Thundercloud Subs, 7930 Burnet Rd #11, Austin, TX 78757
• Mr. Natural, 1901 E Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX 78702
• Bouldin Creek Cafe, 1900 S 1st St, Austin, TX 78704 
• Austin Chronicle: Best of Austin Restaurants, 2024

Favorite Austin Stores Outside The Domain/Arboretum

• Central Market by HEB, 4001 N. Lamar Ave, Austin, TX 78756
• BookPeople, 603 N Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78703
• Terra Toys, 2438 W Anderson Ln. C1, Austin, TX 78757
• Black Pearl Books, 7112  Burnet Rd, Austin, TX 78757
• BookWoman, 5501 N Lamar Blvd #A-105, Austin, TX 78751
• Reverie, 5330 Menchaca Rd Ste D, Austin TX 78745
• Vigilante, 7010 Easy Wind Dr #150, Austin, TX 78752
• Half Price Books, 5555 N Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78751, 
• Cidercade Austin, 600 E Riverside Dr, Austin, TX 78704
• The Emerald Tavern, 7010 Easy Wind Dr #150, Austin, TX 78752

Things to do in Greater Austin

• Top Golf (near Domain)
• Bob Bullock Museum of Texas History
• The Blanton Museum of Art
• The Harry Ransom Center
• The Capitol
• Mexic-Arte Museum
• Umlauf Sculpture Garden + Museum, 605 Azie Morton Rd, Austin, TX 78704 
• Austin Hiking and Recreation
  • Lady Bird Lake Hike & Bike, 2 Robert T Martinez Jr St, Austin, TX 78702
  • Mount Bonnell, Mt Bonnell, Austin, TX 78731
  • Walnut Creek Metropolitan Park (lots of walking and hiking trails, 15 minutes from the conference center), 12138 N Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78753
• Peter Pan Mini Golf

Commons Conference Center FAQs

• Location Info
• Parking Info – TCDL registration comes with parking passes for the Commons
• Building Layout

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