Guidebook for Austin

Andrea
Guidebook for Austin

Food Scene

Torchy's started as a food trailer by a coupe of UT grads, and has now expanded to multiple locations in Austin, Dallas, Houston, and more!
1075 locals recommend
Torchy's Tacos
2809 S 1st St
1075 locals recommend
Torchy's started as a food trailer by a coupe of UT grads, and has now expanded to multiple locations in Austin, Dallas, Houston, and more!

Drinks & Nightlife

As amazing outside as it is inside! Be sure to check out the bocce court!
215 locals recommend
Moontower Saloon
10212 Menchaca Rd
215 locals recommend
As amazing outside as it is inside! Be sure to check out the bocce court!

Sightseeing

Be sure to get your selfies with local art murals, including HOPE Outdoor gallery - this one changes constantly!
130 locals recommend
HOPE Outdoor Gallery
741 Dalton Lane
130 locals recommend
Be sure to get your selfies with local art murals, including HOPE Outdoor gallery - this one changes constantly!

Parks & Nature

The Hamilton Pool Reserve is an amazing swimming hole. It's about a 40 min drive from the house, but totally worth it - and not too far from one of the best known BBQ joints - Salt Lick! Check out the website for more info: https://parks.traviscountytx.gov/find-a-park/hamilton-pool
588 locals recommend
Hamilton Pool Preserve
24300 Hamilton Pool Rd
588 locals recommend
The Hamilton Pool Reserve is an amazing swimming hole. It's about a 40 min drive from the house, but totally worth it - and not too far from one of the best known BBQ joints - Salt Lick! Check out the website for more info: https://parks.traviscountytx.gov/find-a-park/hamilton-pool
Zilker has a botanical garden and a science museum tucked into it. There's more than just the trails and volleyball courts and mini-train!
429 locals recommend
Zilker Botanical Garden
2220 Barton Springs Rd
429 locals recommend
Zilker has a botanical garden and a science museum tucked into it. There's more than just the trails and volleyball courts and mini-train!

Arts & Culture

The Austin capital building is the only US capital bigger than the White House - thanks to the statue on top! Take the tour - amazing stories!
36 locals recommend
Texas Capitol Visitors Center
112 E 11th St
36 locals recommend
The Austin capital building is the only US capital bigger than the White House - thanks to the statue on top! Take the tour - amazing stories!

Entertainment & Activities

This mini-golf course was built in the 1940's and is still priced that way too!
201 locals recommend
Peter Pan Mini Golf
1207 Barton Springs Rd
201 locals recommend
This mini-golf course was built in the 1940's and is still priced that way too!

Essentials

183 locals recommend
H-E-B
5800 W Slaughter Ln
183 locals recommend