Tarrytown is located in Central Austin just minutes from downtown and a short ride from all that Austin has to offer. Only blocks off of Loop 1 (Mopac), this area is still secluded from the hustle & bustle of daily life by tall trees that surround this wonderful old neighborhood. A few minutes by car will get you to Austin's 6th Street district, for some of Texas' BEST music and nightlife, and the rest of downtown; a few minutes on foot or bicycle takes you to the Town Lake Hike & Bike Trail. There is a free bus directly to University of Texas from the end of the block. All of Austin's major attractions are within easy reach from this highly respected part of our fair city. Many are reachable by 'Dillo (Austin's free trolley).

See the maps below for general and specific information. These are followed by suggested routes to our place from different directions.

Downtown Austin

Routes from the Airport
The purple path is the direct highway path to the B&B.
The yellow brick road is the direct surface route.

Overview of Enfield, Town Lake, and Mo Pac/Loop 1

Driving into Austin

I-35 is often moving at a snail's pace in Austin. To avoid that, try the following:

Coming from north of Austin.
If you’re driving in from the north, this will be the easiest and fastest way to get to bnbspa because you’ll avoid downtown and crosstown traffic. Exit I-35 in Round Rock, following the exit signs for Toll Road 45 and Loop 1 South. From here, you are about 20 minutes from the B&B during ordinary traffic - there is a 75 cent toll a few miles down the road. Stay on Loop 1 and drive south for about 15 miles. Exit at Enfield Road. Make a right turn onto Enfield and a quick left onto Meriden Lane (the first left after the access road). bnbspa is at 1309 Meriden Lane, in the middle of the block, on the left. There is a world flag hanging out in front. Drive down the driveway, and park in front of door number 2 or 3. Toot your horn, and I will be there to show you to your room.

You may also reach us from I-35 by coming into town and exiting at 15TH ST. Then come west across town (the street's name changes to Enfield along the way), pass under Loop 1 and take the first left past the access road onto Meriden Lane. Our house is 1309 Meriden Lane, in the middle of the block, on the left. There is a world flag hanging out in front. Drive down the driveway, and park in the space in front of door number 2 or 3. Toot your horn, and I will meet you there to show you to your room.

Coming from south of Austin.
If you are driving north on I-35 into Austin, exit at 15TH ST. and make a right turn under the highway. Then come across town (the street's name changes to Enfield along the way), pass under Loop 1 and take the first left onto Meriden Lane. Our house is 1309 Meriden Lane, in the middle of the block, on the left. There is a world flag hanging out in front. Back up to the driveway. Park in the space in front of door number 2 or 3. Toot your horn, and I will meet you there to show you to your room.

Driving in from points east
There is no good way to get here from 290 except on I35. Turn south on I35 and stay on it until you reach the 15th Street exit. Then come across town (the street's name changes to Enfield along the way), pass under Loop 1 and take the first left onto Meriden Lane. Our house is 1309 Meriden Lane, in the middle of the block, on the left. There is a world flag hanging out in front. Back up to the driveway. Park in the space in front of door number 2 or 3. Toot your horn, and I will meet you there to show you to your room.

It is easier if you come into town on Highway 71. It looks like 290 comes in near the airport, but that is illusory. The 290 mentioned on the airport map comes into town way north of the airport, comes down I35 and runs west from Ben White along with 71. It is a very slow route. The directions for coming in on 71 are on the map coming from the airport, which is on 71. Ben White is Highway 71 thru town.)

Directions from airport

Purple Path (see main map)
Take a left turn out of the airport and you will be on Ben White Blvd and Highway 290. Continue on, under I-35, and take the exit for Highway 360 loop. After you come down the hill, about a half mile, take the right turn onto Loop 1 (also called Mo Pac Expressway). In a few miles you will cross the river. Take the Enfield exit, which is the second exit after the river. At Enfield, take a left turn which brings you back under the expressway. Pass the access road and take the first left, which is Meriden Lane. Our house is 1309 Meriden Lane, in the middle of the block, on the left. There is a world flag hanging out in front. Back up to the driveway. Park in the space in front of door number 2 or 3. Toot your horn, and I will meet you there to show you to your room.

Yellow Brick Road Route (see main map)
Head west on Highway 360 (Ben White Blvd.). Watch for Riverside Drive (ca. 2 miles) which comes up quickly on your right. Turn right onto Riverside Dr., a somewhat winding road. In approximately 5.5 miles turn right on to Lamar Blvd. and cross the bridge. Take the quick right which leads back under the bridge. Continue right on to Cesar Chavez. Go about 0.7 miles and enter North Loop 1. Exit at the second exit, Enfield. At the light turn left, back under the freeway. After the access roads, take the first left onto Meriden Lane. Our house is 1309 Meriden Lane, in the middle of the block, on the left. There is a world flag hanging out in front. Back up to the driveway. Park in the space in front of door number 2 or 3. Toot your horn, and I will meet you there to show you to your room.

If you are taking a taxi from the airport during traffic times, ask him to take the Yellow route (you'll have to have it written down). At other times, it is quicker to take the Purple route. This will be a higher taxi fare because it is more miles. If you are driving a rental car and don't know Austin, you might want to take the easier path, the Purple route. It's all highway. Just observe the signs mentioned in the description. Many highways are merged here so you see lots of other signs too.