Guidebook for Austin
Food Scene
Great View! Make sure you sit on the balcony. The inside is nice, but the acoustics are bad and sometimes it is hard to talk. Plus, the view outside is great!
15 locals recommend
Z'Tejas
9400 Arboretum BlvdGreat View! Make sure you sit on the balcony. The inside is nice, but the acoustics are bad and sometimes it is hard to talk. Plus, the view outside is great!
Roaring Fork
10850 Stonelake BlvdGreat food and nice atmosphere looking over lake quarry.
Estância Brazilian Steakhouse
10000 Research BlvdEddie V's Prime Seafood
9400 B Arboretum BlvdStarbucks
6301 W Parmer Ln
Barley Swine
6555 Burnet RdFun foodie restaurant!
Taco Flats
5520 Burnet RdAuthentic mexican tacos. The drinks are great too!
Prepare yourself for an event with this one. Austin's iconic barbecue restaurant frequently requires waiting in line for 2+ hours. Bring a lawn chair and enjoy a conversation with your buddies in line. The food is worth it!
919 locals recommend
Franklin Barbecue
900 E 11th StPrepare yourself for an event with this one. Austin's iconic barbecue restaurant frequently requires waiting in line for 2+ hours. Bring a lawn chair and enjoy a conversation with your buddies in line. The food is worth it!
Shopping
The Arboretum
10000 Research BlvdPlenty of shopping, restaurants, and atmosphere.
The Domain
11410 Century Oaks TerraceGreat for shopping, restaurants, and nightlife.
Essentials
Trader Joe's
211 Walter Seaholm DrWalking distance right next to Starbucks.
Target
10107 Research BlvdH-E-B
6001 W Parmer LnWhole Foods Market
525 N Lamar BlvdParks & Nature
Bull Creek District Park
Bull Creek District Park: Pedestrian Walkway 2Great place to hike or swim if the right time of year
Zilker Metropolitan Park
2207 Barton Springs RdBest park in Austin.
Lady Bird Lake Trail
Lady Bird Lake TrailGreat running trail in the heart of downtown.
Beautiful park for hiking or a picnic. Peacocks live here so bring your camera! No cost for parking or entry.
178 locals recommend
Mayfield Park and Nature Preserve
3505 W 35th StBeautiful park for hiking or a picnic. Peacocks live here so bring your camera! No cost for parking or entry.
McKinney Falls State Park
5808 McKinney Falls PkwyGreat hiking, waterfalls, and nature.
Sightseeing
Mount Bonnell
Very popular sight seeing location. Great place for pictures.
Famous bridge in Austin. Great place for pictures. There is a place to pull off the road just before you get to the bridge (north side of bridge).
209 locals recommend
360 Bridge
4801 Plaza on the LakeFamous bridge in Austin. Great place for pictures. There is a place to pull off the road just before you get to the bridge (north side of bridge).
Texas Senate
1200 Congress AveThis is a restaurant but they are not known for their food. Head out to the Oasis at sunset for an amazing view over Lake Travis. You won't regret it! They also have live music in the bar.
506 locals recommend
The Oasis On Lake Travis
6550 Comanche TrailThis is a restaurant but they are not known for their food. Head out to the Oasis at sunset for an amazing view over Lake Travis. You won't regret it! They also have live music in the bar.
Iconic austin. This is the largest graffiti park in North America and is a true Austin experience.
130 locals recommend
HOPE Outdoor Gallery
741 Dalton LaneIconic austin. This is the largest graffiti park in North America and is a true Austin experience.
Beautiful wildflowers and austin favorite! Make sure to check out the butterfly house!
252 locals recommend
Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
4801 La Crosse AveBeautiful wildflowers and austin favorite! Make sure to check out the butterfly house!
Entertainment & Activities
Topgolf
2700 Esperanza CrossingGreat place to spend with friends whether you're a golfer or not!
Fun for the whole family! They have fireworks on weekend nights!
16 locals recommend
Round Rock Express Baseball Club
3400 E Palm Valley BlvdFun for the whole family! They have fireworks on weekend nights!
Drinks & Nightlife
Bowling, pool, arcades, and other games at this large bar in the domain.
56 locals recommend
Punch Bowl Social Austin
11310 Domain DrBowling, pool, arcades, and other games at this large bar in the domain.
Elephant Room
315 Congress AveIconic Austin music venue that hosts classy jazz nights.
Live music and country dancing! You don't get more Texas than this. Learn to two-step with their free classes and dance the night away.
478 locals recommend
Broken Spoke
3201 S Lamar BlvdLive music and country dancing! You don't get more Texas than this. Learn to two-step with their free classes and dance the night away.
Rainey Street
Rainey StreetA great spot for restaurants, live music, and nightlife.