SoFi and around
Food Scene
Bouldin Creek Cafe
1900 S 1st StElizabeth Street Cafe
1501 S 1st StPolvo's Mexican Restaurant
2004 South 1st StreetYummy Mexican food
Güero's Taco Bar
1412 S Congress AveHome Slice Pizza
1415 S Congress AveBest pizza in Austin
Torchy's Tacos
1311 South 1st StreetJo's Coffee
1300 S Congress AvePerla's
1400 S Congress AveGreat oysters and cocktails
Café No Sé
1603 S Congress Aveeasy to get in most nights and amazing burgers
Vespaio
1610 S Congress AveBest Italian in town!!!
Hopdoddy Burger Bar
1400 S Congress AveBurgers and beers
El Alma
1025 Barton Springs RdLovely Mexican restaurant with strong Margaritas
El Mesón Tequileria
2038 S Lamar BlvdInterior Mexican
Lucy's Fried Chicken
2218 College AveVinaigrette
2201 College AveThe best salad spot
Thai Fresh
909 W Mary StLovely Thai with lost of Gluten free options
Fresa's South First Dine-In
1703 S 1st StChicken al Carbon and all the fixins
LENOIR
1807 S 1st StEl Primo
2101 S 1st StTacos al Pastor
Uchi
801 S Lamar BlvdThe best Sushi
Dolce Neve Gelato
1713 S 1st StHandmade ice creams
Justine's
4710 E 5th StFrench Brasserie
JuiceLand
1625 Barton Springs RdThe best Juices
Juice Society
1100 S Lamar BlvdMore juices
Shopping
esby apparel
2124 S Congress AveGreat local Clothing Shop
By George
1400 S Congress AveWonderful local store for women, men and home
Sunroom
1603 S Congress AveWomen's boutique
BookPeople
603 N Lamar BlvdDrinks & Nightlife
June's
1722 S Congress AveThe Continental Gallery
1313 S Congress AveBest live music scene
South Congress Hotel
1603 S Congress AveGreat bar with music and great vibes
C-Boys Heart and Soul
2008 S Congress AveLive music most nights
The Austin Beer Garden Brewing Co.
1305 W Oltorf StBeer Garden and music scene
Whip in
1950 S I-35 Frontage RdHotel San Jose Lounge
1316 S Congress AveFrose
Entertainment & Activities
Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton DrThe best movie theater with food and drink service during the films
770 locals recommend
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema South Lamar
1120 S Lamar BlvdThe best movie theater with food and drink service during the films
Violet Crown Social Club
1111 E 6th StLocal theater for ArtHouse films
Parks & Nature
Zilker Metropolitan Park
2207 Barton Springs RdLady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
4801 La Crosse AveArts & Culture
The Contemporary Austin - Jones Center
700 Congress AveAndy Warhol now through January plus a lovely permanent collection
644 locals recommend
The Blanton Museum of Art
200 East Martin Luther King Junior BoulevardAndy Warhol now through January plus a lovely permanent collection
Fun local museum with great films and history of Texas
593 locals recommend
Bullock Texas State History Museum
1800 Congress AveFun local museum with great films and history of Texas
Amazing light art installation on UT campus by world renowned artist James Turrell
12 locals recommend
The Color Inside
2201 SpeedwayAmazing light art installation on UT campus by world renowned artist James Turrell
Essentials
TOMS Austin
1401 S Congress AveWhole Foods Market
525 N Lamar BlvdYou know and love it
FARM TO MARKET GROCERY
1718 S Congress AveSmall local grocer will all the essentials
Central Market
4477 S Lamar BlvdWheatsville Food Co-Op
3101 Guadalupe StLocal Grocery with great products
Lady Bird Lake
Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike TrailWalk around the lake