Guidebook for Austin

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Guidebook for Austin

Parks & Nature

https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/mckinney-falls Adult = $6 CASH Child (12 Years and Under) = Free Floats + Tube Welcome! Pet-Friendly - On Leash
376 locals recommend
McKinney Falls State Park
5808 McKinney Falls Pkwy
376 locals recommend
https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/mckinney-falls Adult = $6 CASH Child (12 Years and Under) = Free Floats + Tube Welcome! Pet-Friendly - On Leash
Great place to sit out on the lawn and have a picnic and take in the views of downtown. Great for people watching too. There are always people out their playing sports, playing with their dogs, or perhaps getting their yoga on.
1533 locals recommend
Zilker Metropolitan Park
2207 Barton Springs Rd
1533 locals recommend
Great place to sit out on the lawn and have a picnic and take in the views of downtown. Great for people watching too. There are always people out their playing sports, playing with their dogs, or perhaps getting their yoga on.
About a mile hike to sculpture falls located along the Greenbelt. A lot of fun as long as the river is filled up!
82 locals recommend
Sculpture Falls
Barton Creek Greenbelt Trail
82 locals recommend
About a mile hike to sculpture falls located along the Greenbelt. A lot of fun as long as the river is filled up!
A quick hike up some stairs that lead you to stunning views of the Colorado river. Worth it.
1082 locals recommend
Mount Bonnell
1082 locals recommend
A quick hike up some stairs that lead you to stunning views of the Colorado river. Worth it.
There are a few separate lines to get into the pool. A cash line at the front, and a few machines that accept credit (there's a few around the back entrance that usually have less visitors). Non-resident fees = $8
2454 locals recommend
Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton Dr
2454 locals recommend
There are a few separate lines to get into the pool. A cash line at the front, and a few machines that accept credit (there's a few around the back entrance that usually have less visitors). Non-resident fees = $8

Food Scene

Love this spot! Features specialty coffee, locally brewed beer, craft cocktails, food trucks + live music in a permaculture inspired garden setting.
205 locals recommend
Cosmic Coffee + Beer Garden
121 Pickle Rd
205 locals recommend
Love this spot! Features specialty coffee, locally brewed beer, craft cocktails, food trucks + live music in a permaculture inspired garden setting.
Favorite breakfast spot in Austin :) The homemade sausage is to die for! And the biscuits..yumm.
211 locals recommend
Counter Cafe
1914 E 6th St
211 locals recommend
Favorite breakfast spot in Austin :) The homemade sausage is to die for! And the biscuits..yumm.
Favorite breakfast spot in Austin :) The homemade sausage is to die for! And the biscuits..yumm.
211 locals recommend
Counter Cafe
1914 E 6th St
211 locals recommend
Favorite breakfast spot in Austin :) The homemade sausage is to die for! And the biscuits..yumm.
Nice variety of really good food.
238 locals recommend
24 Diner
600 N Lamar Blvd
238 locals recommend
Nice variety of really good food.
NY approved bagels :) (On weekends you may want to call ahead and make sure they still have the bagels you want.)
88 locals recommend
Rockstar Bagels
1900 Rosewood Ave
88 locals recommend
NY approved bagels :) (On weekends you may want to call ahead and make sure they still have the bagels you want.)
Delicious smoothies with a lot of add in variety! *Multiple locations
519 locals recommend
JuiceLand
1625 Barton Springs Rd
519 locals recommend
Delicious smoothies with a lot of add in variety! *Multiple locations
Great fast food alternative! Shakes are delicious and so is everything else. Only fresh and all natural food is served here. Veggie burgers are made in house! *Fresh squeezed OJ :)
302 locals recommend
P. Terry's Burger Stand
404 S Lamar Blvd
302 locals recommend
Great fast food alternative! Shakes are delicious and so is everything else. Only fresh and all natural food is served here. Veggie burgers are made in house! *Fresh squeezed OJ :)
QUESO
1075 locals recommend
Torchy's Tacos
2809 S 1st St
1075 locals recommend
QUESO
Newly opened and it was worth the wait! Everything is amazing but the suadero tacos... you'll want to order a few of those! Shareable plates is their moto. *Lucky hour, every night, 5-6PM *Make reservations
151 locals recommend
Fried and True Food Truck
1308 E 6th St
151 locals recommend
Newly opened and it was worth the wait! Everything is amazing but the suadero tacos... you'll want to order a few of those! Shareable plates is their moto. *Lucky hour, every night, 5-6PM *Make reservations
One of the best restaurants in Austin! *Happy hour, everyday, 4:30-6:30 PM! *Make reservations
381 locals recommend
Salty Sow
1917 Manor Rd
381 locals recommend
One of the best restaurants in Austin! *Happy hour, everyday, 4:30-6:30 PM! *Make reservations
Always has very tasty and quality food!
136 locals recommend
888 Pan Asian Restaurant
2400 E Oltorf St
136 locals recommend
Always has very tasty and quality food!
Customize your own kebabs! They are really very good.
64 locals recommend
Kebabalicious
1311 E 7th St
64 locals recommend
Customize your own kebabs! They are really very good.
Delicious BBQ :) Get there on the earlier side when it comes to eating lunch, and dinner. It can become very crowded, and it is possible that they may run out of certain meats you would like to taste.
372 locals recommend
Terry Black's Barbecue
1003 Barton Springs Rd
372 locals recommend
Delicious BBQ :) Get there on the earlier side when it comes to eating lunch, and dinner. It can become very crowded, and it is possible that they may run out of certain meats you would like to taste.
Great on cold and rainy Austin days/nights.
64 locals recommend
Pho Please
1920 E Riverside Dr
64 locals recommend
Great on cold and rainy Austin days/nights.
Cool Space, yummy yummy food, and friendly staff! Great new spot in South Austin!!
6 locals recommend
Hideaway Kitchen and Bar
4323 North Interstate 35 Frontage Road
6 locals recommend
Cool Space, yummy yummy food, and friendly staff! Great new spot in South Austin!!
Good Happy Hour! Yummy fresh food!
91 locals recommend
Mongers
4119 Guadalupe Street
91 locals recommend
Good Happy Hour! Yummy fresh food!
Delicious
372 locals recommend
Via 313 Pizza
10106 W 6th St
372 locals recommend
Delicious
Great breakfast, brunch! Except to wait around 20-30 minutes depending on your party size (they do not take reservations). Enjoy a mimosa with fresh squeezed juices while you wait :)
214 locals recommend
Snooze an AM Eatery
1700 S Lamar Blvd
214 locals recommend
Great breakfast, brunch! Except to wait around 20-30 minutes depending on your party size (they do not take reservations). Enjoy a mimosa with fresh squeezed juices while you wait :)
Their syrup flavors are creative and delicious AND their custard is AMAZING! Note: they do have and OFF season
18 locals recommend
Casey's New Orleans Snowballs
808 E 51st St
18 locals recommend
Their syrup flavors are creative and delicious AND their custard is AMAZING! Note: they do have and OFF season
Authentic New York style deli sandwiches, and pizza. Rare find in Austin!
133 locals recommend
Little Deli & Pizzeria
7101 Woodrow Ave
133 locals recommend
Authentic New York style deli sandwiches, and pizza. Rare find in Austin!
Great sushi at an affordable price :) Their apps and other hot food is great too! Late night happy hour is also available :)
16 locals recommend
Umi Sushi Bar & Grill
5510 I-35
16 locals recommend
Great sushi at an affordable price :) Their apps and other hot food is great too! Late night happy hour is also available :)
Inexpensive Pho, vermicelli bowls and other familiar Vietnamese entrees available.
Het Say Vietnamese Kitchen
2121 E Oltorf St
Inexpensive Pho, vermicelli bowls and other familiar Vietnamese entrees available.

Arts & Culture

644 locals recommend
The Blanton Museum of Art
200 East Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
644 locals recommend
98 locals recommend
The Contemporary Austin - Laguna Gloria
3809 W 35th St
98 locals recommend
83 locals recommend
Mexic-Arte Museum
419 Congress Avenue
83 locals recommend
235 locals recommend
Umlauf Sculpture Garden & Museum
605 Azie Morton Rd
235 locals recommend
167 locals recommend
The Long Center for the Performing Arts
701 W Riverside Dr
167 locals recommend
12 locals recommend
Yard Dog
916 Springdale Road
12 locals recommend
11 locals recommend
Art For The People Gallery
2801 S 1st St
11 locals recommend
22 locals recommend
Ao5 Gallery
10000 S Lamar Blvd
22 locals recommend
593 locals recommend
Bullock Texas State History Museum
1800 Congress Ave
593 locals recommend

Shopping

Great selection of products made in Austin, and or around TX!
72 locals recommend
Parts & Labour
1704 S Congress Ave
72 locals recommend
Great selection of products made in Austin, and or around TX!
Enjoy a walk down South Congress and all it has to offer. Great restaurants, shopping, and Austin vibes. This is where you can find the famous " I love you so much" mural!
447 locals recommend
South Congress Avenue
South Congress Avenue
447 locals recommend
Enjoy a walk down South Congress and all it has to offer. Great restaurants, shopping, and Austin vibes. This is where you can find the famous " I love you so much" mural!
Large, locally owned bookstore with regular readings plus coffee bar & quirky gift items for sale!
146 locals recommend
BookPeople
603 N Lamar Blvd
146 locals recommend
Large, locally owned bookstore with regular readings plus coffee bar & quirky gift items for sale!
One-stop shop for Austin eccentricities from Texas-themed gifts, antiques & crafts to foodstuffs. Typically spend at least 30 minutes here looking around for a one of a kind, unique gift.
15 locals recommend
Austin Gift Company
4211 S Lamar Blvd
15 locals recommend
One-stop shop for Austin eccentricities from Texas-themed gifts, antiques & crafts to foodstuffs. Typically spend at least 30 minutes here looking around for a one of a kind, unique gift.
Funky retailer offering an array of gifts & Austin souvenirs.
8 locals recommend
Prima Dora
1912 S Congress Ave
8 locals recommend
Funky retailer offering an array of gifts & Austin souvenirs.

Essentials

1667 locals recommend
H-E-B
5808 Burnet Rd
1667 locals recommend
Gas Station with convenience store located right up the street.
Circle K
3112 E Cesar Chavez St
Gas Station with convenience store located right up the street.
USPS
11 locals recommend
United States Postal Service
7310 Menchaca Rd
11 locals recommend
USPS

Coffee//Drinks & Nightlife

A hidden speakeasy in the middle of dirty sixth! It's a lot of fun and they have great drinks! *Must make reservations online
107 locals recommend
Midnight Cowboy Modeling
313 E 6th St
107 locals recommend
A hidden speakeasy in the middle of dirty sixth! It's a lot of fun and they have great drinks! *Must make reservations online
Great decor, drinks and vibes on East 6th. Check events calendar for events, and live music. They also have a mezcal bar open on Friday's and Saturday's!
561 locals recommend
Whisler's
1816 E 6th St
561 locals recommend
Great decor, drinks and vibes on East 6th. Check events calendar for events, and live music. They also have a mezcal bar open on Friday's and Saturday's!
Great Brewery and right around the corner! Soursop food truck is also located on sight! It's sooo good. And... they have board games! *Grassy Thursday's & Trivia Tuesday's
95 locals recommend
St Elmo Brewing Company
440 E St Elmo Rd
95 locals recommend
Great Brewery and right around the corner! Soursop food truck is also located on sight! It's sooo good. And... they have board games! *Grassy Thursday's & Trivia Tuesday's
Also right around the corner! Owners are very nice and this brewery has some fun energy and great seasonal releases.
27 locals recommend
Independence Brewing Co
3913 Todd Ln
27 locals recommend
Also right around the corner! Owners are very nice and this brewery has some fun energy and great seasonal releases.
159 locals recommend
Zilker Brewing Company
1701 E 6th St
159 locals recommend
Make a quick stop here on the way in, or out of town!
56 locals recommend
Live Oak Brewing Company
1615 Crozier Ln
56 locals recommend
Make a quick stop here on the way in, or out of town!
Awesome vibes, fire pits, and live music! Has a Food Truck on site that is great too!
215 locals recommend
Moontower Saloon
10212 Menchaca Rd
215 locals recommend
Awesome vibes, fire pits, and live music! Has a Food Truck on site that is great too!
Great Coffee, Beer and Vibes! They also have a food truck on site (Veracruz All Natural Food Truck-Mexican) ! Work-friendly spot too. Take a look at their calendar online showing dates and times for live music, events and trivia nights :) http://radiocoffeeandbeer.com/
435 locals recommend
Radio Coffee & Beer
4204 Menchaca Rd
435 locals recommend
Great Coffee, Beer and Vibes! They also have a food truck on site (Veracruz All Natural Food Truck-Mexican) ! Work-friendly spot too. Take a look at their calendar online showing dates and times for live music, events and trivia nights :) http://radiocoffeeandbeer.com/
Known for their moon milk! "It’s delicious! We can make it using any kind of milk you want, including soy, almond, or rice, and add it to your coffee for a sweeter treat." "Moon milk is perfect served in a hot Summermoon Latte, or cold in a Wintermoon Latte. Order Half Moon for a less sweet variation." Work friendly spot!
176 locals recommend
Summer Moon Coffee
3115 S 1st St
176 locals recommend
Known for their moon milk! "It’s delicious! We can make it using any kind of milk you want, including soy, almond, or rice, and add it to your coffee for a sweeter treat." "Moon milk is perfect served in a hot Summermoon Latte, or cold in a Wintermoon Latte. Order Half Moon for a less sweet variation." Work friendly spot!
Amazing coffee and right around the corner!!
44 locals recommend
Café Crème
1834 E Oltorf St
44 locals recommend
Amazing coffee and right around the corner!!
Delicious beers, great space and food truck!
15 locals recommend
Skull Mechanix Brewing
1005 E St Elmo Rd
15 locals recommend
Delicious beers, great space and food truck!
Live music downstairs and dj upstairs with views of 6th street.
42 locals recommend
Maggie Mae's
323 E 6th St
42 locals recommend
Live music downstairs and dj upstairs with views of 6th street.
Whiskey distillery with tasting room, music, foo truck and daily tours!
34 locals recommend
Still Austin Whiskey Co
440 E St Elmo Rd
34 locals recommend
Whiskey distillery with tasting room, music, foo truck and daily tours!
Roast house with artsy vibe serving craft coffee, wine, draft beer and food :)
36 locals recommend
Spokesman - St. Elmo
440 E St Elmo Rd
36 locals recommend
Roast house with artsy vibe serving craft coffee, wine, draft beer and food :)
Walk in for a light bite, glass of wine, flight, tasting, or a bottle to go!
37 locals recommend
The Austin Winery
440 E St Elmo Rd
37 locals recommend
Walk in for a light bite, glass of wine, flight, tasting, or a bottle to go!
Not your average brewery. The beers have very specific flavor profiles. Very cool vibes inside and out. The food is great too!
227 locals recommend
Lazarus Brewing Co.
1902 E 6th St
227 locals recommend
Not your average brewery. The beers have very specific flavor profiles. Very cool vibes inside and out. The food is great too!

Entertainment & Activities

It's BYOB!
201 locals recommend
Peter Pan Mini Golf
1207 Barton Springs Rd
201 locals recommend
It's BYOB!
Kayak or paddle board on Lady Bird Lake and take in sights of downtown Austin. You can also sneak a look of the legendary Barton Springs Pool. *Take a look at Groupon for available discounts.
171 locals recommend
Texas Rowing Center
1541 W Cesar Chavez St
171 locals recommend
Kayak or paddle board on Lady Bird Lake and take in sights of downtown Austin. You can also sneak a look of the legendary Barton Springs Pool. *Take a look at Groupon for available discounts.
On a hot TX day, this is the place to be. Get there early though, many people venture this way in the heat. The pool itself measures three acres in size, and is fed from underground springs with an average temperature of 68-70 degrees. *Bring floats and towels!/No food allowed
2454 locals recommend
Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton Dr
2454 locals recommend
On a hot TX day, this is the place to be. Get there early though, many people venture this way in the heat. The pool itself measures three acres in size, and is fed from underground springs with an average temperature of 68-70 degrees. *Bring floats and towels!/No food allowed
Super fun and it's byob and byof!! Make reservations ahead of time and fill out your release forms online for a faster entry.
27 locals recommend
Urban Axes Austin
812 Airport Blvd
27 locals recommend
Super fun and it's byob and byof!! Make reservations ahead of time and fill out your release forms online for a faster entry.