Guidebook for Austin
Food Scene
Bribery Bakery
2013 Wells Branch ParkwayLocal bakery
Garbo's
12709 N Mopac ExpyAmazing seafood, walking distance to the house.
Hopdoddy Burger Bar
1400 S Congress AveBest burger in town, also has a great happy hour.
Salt Lick
3350 E Palm Valley BlvdAmazing BBQ
Chuy's
1728 Barton Springs RdAustin's famous Tex-Mex
Kerbey Lane Cafe - Central
3704 Kerbey LnGood food with a laid-back feel
Hula Hut
3825 Lake Austin BlvdFun place to eat on the lake
Rainey Street
Rainey StreetRainey Street has good food, and live music.
Franklin's is the most famous BBQ, but if you don't have hours to wait in line, go to Coopers, we think its the best in town.
36 locals recommend
Cooper's Old Time Pit Bar-B-Que Austin
217 Congress AveFranklin's is the most famous BBQ, but if you don't have hours to wait in line, go to Coopers, we think its the best in town.
Locally sourced southern cuisine. One of our favorite places in town. Great happy hour too.
25 locals recommend
Jack Allen's Kitchen
3010 West Anderson LaneLocally sourced southern cuisine. One of our favorite places in town. Great happy hour too.
Parks & Nature
The hike and bike trail at Lady Bird Lake is great, you can also rent canoes or kayaks on the lake.
959 locals recommend
Lady Bird Lake
Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike TrailThe hike and bike trail at Lady Bird Lake is great, you can also rent canoes or kayaks on the lake.
Sightseeing
Get a drink at the Oasis at sunset for amazing views of Lake Travis.
506 locals recommend
The Oasis On Lake Travis
6550 Comanche TrailGet a drink at the Oasis at sunset for amazing views of Lake Travis.
Mount Bonnell
Views of Lake Austin
Arts & Culture
Go to the Alamo Drafthouse for movies, you can order food and drinks while watching the movie.
770 locals recommend
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema South Lamar
1120 S Lamar BlvdGo to the Alamo Drafthouse for movies, you can order food and drinks while watching the movie.
The new library in Austin is a cool place to hang out. Beautiful modern architecture, lots of natural light, and tons of books.
148 locals recommend
Austin Central Library, Austin Public Library
710 W Cesar Chavez StThe new library in Austin is a cool place to hang out. Beautiful modern architecture, lots of natural light, and tons of books.
Essentials
HEB is great for groceries. You can also have them delivered through Instacart.
96 locals recommend
H-E-B
6001 W Parmer LnHEB is great for groceries. You can also have them delivered through Instacart.
Whole Foods Market
525 N Lamar BlvdEverything Else
Take a refreshing swim in the cold water of Barton Springs Pool.
2454 locals recommend
Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton DrTake a refreshing swim in the cold water of Barton Springs Pool.
Deep Eddy Pool is great and not quite as cold as Barton Springs.
322 locals recommend
Deep Eddy Municipal Pool
401 Deep Eddy AveDeep Eddy Pool is great and not quite as cold as Barton Springs.
Drinks & Nightlife
Domain Drive
Domain DriveThe Domain has tons of amazing restaurants, bars, and shopping.
West 6th Street
West 6th StreetThe iconic Austin nightclub spot.