Guidebook for Austin
Drinks & Nightlife
I love C-Boys! Walk into the place, and you might ask yourself if you have just stepped into 1967.
Same owner as the famous Continental Club just down the street, but this place has a more intimate atmosphere, and is slightly off the beaten SO-CO path. It's dark, kind of loud, kind of weird, in the good way. Me likey.
242 locals recommend
C-Boys Heart and Soul
2008 S Congress AveI love C-Boys! Walk into the place, and you might ask yourself if you have just stepped into 1967.
Same owner as the famous Continental Club just down the street, but this place has a more intimate atmosphere, and is slightly off the beaten SO-CO path. It's dark, kind of loud, kind of weird, in the good way. Me likey.
Oh Antone's! I love this place. Service is not always top notch, but the venue is wonderful for live music. One night it might be a jazz band, the next it's an homage to Led Zeppelin! I'm never disappointed with Antone's.
145 locals recommend
Antone's
305 E 5th StOh Antone's! I love this place. Service is not always top notch, but the venue is wonderful for live music. One night it might be a jazz band, the next it's an homage to Led Zeppelin! I'm never disappointed with Antone's.
Great place to catch live music without having to venture all the way downtown! Correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe one-2-one has live music every night. What it lacks in authentic Austin charm, it definitely makes up for in having wicked local bands performing there, and a wide variety of music genres!
51 locals recommend
One-2-One Bar
1509 S Lamar BlvdGreat place to catch live music without having to venture all the way downtown! Correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe one-2-one has live music every night. What it lacks in authentic Austin charm, it definitely makes up for in having wicked local bands performing there, and a wide variety of music genres!
Moontower is like literally an outdoor playground with booze! From volleyball courts to firepits and armadillo sculptures, they do it all! Service can be meh at times, and make triple sure to bring ID (they have turned down my ID-less 37 year old silverfox husband on several occasions).
They also host a trivia game called Geeks Who Drinks every Tuesday night @8pm. I LOVE it!
215 locals recommend
Moontower Saloon
10212 Menchaca RdMoontower is like literally an outdoor playground with booze! From volleyball courts to firepits and armadillo sculptures, they do it all! Service can be meh at times, and make triple sure to bring ID (they have turned down my ID-less 37 year old silverfox husband on several occasions).
They also host a trivia game called Geeks Who Drinks every Tuesday night @8pm. I LOVE it!
This place is the best spot you can be at on a Monday night! Motown Monday is where it's at! 8-11pm, free entrance! It's features a wicked couple of bands that will make you shake it uncontrollably, I swear. Go and dance your butt off!
152 locals recommend
The Highball
1120 S Lamar BlvdThis place is the best spot you can be at on a Monday night! Motown Monday is where it's at! 8-11pm, free entrance! It's features a wicked couple of bands that will make you shake it uncontrollably, I swear. Go and dance your butt off!
Wether you enjoy two stepping to country music or not, Broken Spoke is a must see. Don't miss their museum of old stuff, it smells just like it sounds!
478 locals recommend
Broken Spoke
3201 S Lamar BlvdWether you enjoy two stepping to country music or not, Broken Spoke is a must see. Don't miss their museum of old stuff, it smells just like it sounds!
If you are a fan of vodka, or just trying out new things, this place is a hidden gem with a URSS theme that is sure to make an impression! Awesome vodka and house made infused vodka list! They also have an extensive food menu (but I can't comment on it, I go there for the vodka and friendly service!)
19 locals recommend
Russian House
307 E 5th StIf you are a fan of vodka, or just trying out new things, this place is a hidden gem with a URSS theme that is sure to make an impression! Awesome vodka and house made infused vodka list! They also have an extensive food menu (but I can't comment on it, I go there for the vodka and friendly service!)
ABGB has great beer, great food, and great live music! This place gets really packed after 9PM on Fridays and Saturdays, so it might be wise to show up early. There is a huge seating area outside, perfect to enjoy a beer under the shade of large Oak trees.
435 locals recommend
The Austin Beer Garden Brewing Co.
1305 W Oltorf StABGB has great beer, great food, and great live music! This place gets really packed after 9PM on Fridays and Saturdays, so it might be wise to show up early. There is a huge seating area outside, perfect to enjoy a beer under the shade of large Oak trees.
The IMT is a really cool wine bar with an interesting decor and a selection of American wine to discover. It's a great place for happy hour, or a simple date night. Note that it's wise to check closing hours first, as they close fairly early.
19 locals recommend
The Infinite Monkey Theorem
702 Shady LnThe IMT is a really cool wine bar with an interesting decor and a selection of American wine to discover. It's a great place for happy hour, or a simple date night. Note that it's wise to check closing hours first, as they close fairly early.
Black Sheep Lodge is a classic dive bar, with cheap drink options every day, and a patio. Who doesn't like a good ol' dive bar?
291 locals recommend
Black Sheep Lodge
2108 S Lamar BlvdBlack Sheep Lodge is a classic dive bar, with cheap drink options every day, and a patio. Who doesn't like a good ol' dive bar?
This place is well worth the drive! The beers are great, but the views of Lake Travis are absolutely unbeatable!! Grab a beer and check out the fantastic sunset from this hilltop place.
*Note: don't confuse this place (which is on the top floor) with the Oasis restaurant (second floor), the latest being a terrible tourist trap with poor food and poor service*
97 locals recommend
Oasis Texas Brewing Company
6650 Comanche TrailThis place is well worth the drive! The beers are great, but the views of Lake Travis are absolutely unbeatable!! Grab a beer and check out the fantastic sunset from this hilltop place.
*Note: don't confuse this place (which is on the top floor) with the Oasis restaurant (second floor), the latest being a terrible tourist trap with poor food and poor service*
I would say that this place is THE place if you have only one night to spend in Austin and are looking to have fun!! (sorry Dirty 6th!)
Rainey street is a completely normal street during the day, that turns into a pedestrian road filled with houses-turned-bars at night! Tons of cocktail bars, food trucks, and live music everywhere! (*It's tricky to find parking, just use Lyft or Uber to get there and back!)
793 locals recommend
Rainey Street
Rainey StreetI would say that this place is THE place if you have only one night to spend in Austin and are looking to have fun!! (sorry Dirty 6th!)
Rainey street is a completely normal street during the day, that turns into a pedestrian road filled with houses-turned-bars at night! Tons of cocktail bars, food trucks, and live music everywhere! (*It's tricky to find parking, just use Lyft or Uber to get there and back!)
Radio is both a coffee shop and a bar. Grab a stiff espresso there during the day while working away on your laptop, or a clod local beer at night while checking out open mic performers, or sitting outside with a group of friends. Service can be very average at times, but what it lacks in customer service it makes up by being one of the only cool joints around. They have a few food truck on site, including Veracruz which is one of the best vegetarian taco food truck in town.
435 locals recommend
Radio Coffee & Beer
4204 Menchaca RdRadio is both a coffee shop and a bar. Grab a stiff espresso there during the day while working away on your laptop, or a clod local beer at night while checking out open mic performers, or sitting outside with a group of friends. Service can be very average at times, but what it lacks in customer service it makes up by being one of the only cool joints around. They have a few food truck on site, including Veracruz which is one of the best vegetarian taco food truck in town.
The Little darling is a good old dive bar, where all kinds of interesting people gather to have a drink and listen to unpretentious live music outdoors. They have a small food menu, and are family friendly until 9pm!
104 locals recommend
The Little Darlin'
6507 Circle S RdThe Little darling is a good old dive bar, where all kinds of interesting people gather to have a drink and listen to unpretentious live music outdoors. They have a small food menu, and are family friendly until 9pm!
St-Elmo's is a nicely tucked away spot. They brew some delicious beers, have a nice outdoor patio complete with a asian asian food truck on premises. Cheers!
95 locals recommend
St Elmo Brewing Company
440 E St Elmo RdSt-Elmo's is a nicely tucked away spot. They brew some delicious beers, have a nice outdoor patio complete with a asian asian food truck on premises. Cheers!
Essentials
Despite the name, Sprouts is actually a grocery store. If Whole Foods and HEB made sweet love and had a baby, it would be Sprouts. Sprouts is my go to for fresh ingredients, especially fruits and vegetables, and anything related to healthy living. They also have a bulk section, and a decent wine selection. Their prices are way better than Whole Foods, in fact, I haven't stepped foot in WF since moving to Austin (ironically)!
165 locals recommend
Sprouts Farmers Market
4006 S Lamar BlvdDespite the name, Sprouts is actually a grocery store. If Whole Foods and HEB made sweet love and had a baby, it would be Sprouts. Sprouts is my go to for fresh ingredients, especially fruits and vegetables, and anything related to healthy living. They also have a bulk section, and a decent wine selection. Their prices are way better than Whole Foods, in fact, I haven't stepped foot in WF since moving to Austin (ironically)!
I've learned the hard way that not all HEBs are created equal. This one is pretty great, incredible selection, bulk section, huge pharmacy section, and helpful staff. My go-to for pantry staples.
43 locals recommend
HEB Slaughter/Manchaca station
I've learned the hard way that not all HEBs are created equal. This one is pretty great, incredible selection, bulk section, huge pharmacy section, and helpful staff. My go-to for pantry staples.
Arbor Trails is conveniently located and features several services, banks, and restaurants. There is a Costco, a Whole Foods, a Office Depot, and many other businesses such as nail salon, dry cleaner, etc. A good place to "get it all done"!
Arbor Trails
4301 West William Cannon DriveArbor Trails is conveniently located and features several services, banks, and restaurants. There is a Costco, a Whole Foods, a Office Depot, and many other businesses such as nail salon, dry cleaner, etc. A good place to "get it all done"!
Food Scene
YUM! Papalote is my secret taco joint. Although I do enjoy a good ol' Torchy's taco once in a while, I find Papalote more interesting, and definitely more authentic. It's a small, friendly, hole in the wall type of place, and I love it!
91 locals recommend
Papalote Taco House
3632 S Congress AveYUM! Papalote is my secret taco joint. Although I do enjoy a good ol' Torchy's taco once in a while, I find Papalote more interesting, and definitely more authentic. It's a small, friendly, hole in the wall type of place, and I love it!
Are you craving a good ol' burger, and maybe a milkshake? Go to mighty burger. It's delicious, cheap, and overall beats the fast food chains ten folds.
8 locals recommend
Mighty Fine Burgers
5601 Brodie LnAre you craving a good ol' burger, and maybe a milkshake? Go to mighty burger. It's delicious, cheap, and overall beats the fast food chains ten folds.
Winebelly is my favorite spot for a casual date night. Tapas and wine, hellloooowww!! Service is good, and they have a sweet patio at the back. Be warned, it gets loud inside at times. PRO SECRET: they have half price bottles of wine on Sunday and Monday!!
115 locals recommend
Winebelly
519 W Oltorf StWinebelly is my favorite spot for a casual date night. Tapas and wine, hellloooowww!! Service is good, and they have a sweet patio at the back. Be warned, it gets loud inside at times. PRO SECRET: they have half price bottles of wine on Sunday and Monday!!
I'm a big fan of Thai food, and IM Thai is a delicious, near by stop where we order take out on occasion, and it always hits the spot! Their staff is friendly and courteous, and their entire menu is MSG free.
6 locals recommend
IM Thai Cuisine
5207 Brodie LnI'm a big fan of Thai food, and IM Thai is a delicious, near by stop where we order take out on occasion, and it always hits the spot! Their staff is friendly and courteous, and their entire menu is MSG free.
If you feel like having alligator for lunch, this is your spot! Try the pistolette for dessert. They also have live music in the evening. Perfect spot to meet true good old Austin characters!
54 locals recommend
Evangeline Cafe
8106 Brodie LnIf you feel like having alligator for lunch, this is your spot! Try the pistolette for dessert. They also have live music in the evening. Perfect spot to meet true good old Austin characters!
Amys Ice Creams
1301 S Congress AveGet the Belgian chocolate ice cream. Just do it. You're welcome.
ALERT!! THIS IS THE BEST FOOD IN ALL OF TEXAS!! The food from this classic food truck makes my mouth water just thinking about it. It might be the very best Tex-Mex food I've ever had! You HAVE to try the brisket tacos, they taste like you died and went to heaven. They also have great breakfast tacos! If you are going there for dinner, make sure to show up early, as they very often run out of food quite early! (7-8pm)
146 locals recommend
Valentina's Tex Mex BBQ
308 Menchaca RdALERT!! THIS IS THE BEST FOOD IN ALL OF TEXAS!! The food from this classic food truck makes my mouth water just thinking about it. It might be the very best Tex-Mex food I've ever had! You HAVE to try the brisket tacos, they taste like you died and went to heaven. They also have great breakfast tacos! If you are going there for dinner, make sure to show up early, as they very often run out of food quite early! (7-8pm)
Perfect hipster type of joint with a true passion for food. Treat yourself and indulge in their chef's menu (10 services) with wine pairing. It's absolutely a great place for date night. Make sure to reserve ahead of time, it's definitely a busy spot!
153 locals recommend
Barley Swine
6555 Burnet RdPerfect hipster type of joint with a true passion for food. Treat yourself and indulge in their chef's menu (10 services) with wine pairing. It's absolutely a great place for date night. Make sure to reserve ahead of time, it's definitely a busy spot!
DELICIOUS DOUGHNUTS!! And they are open late (and by that I mean 24h). Perfect treat while bar hopping on Dirty Six!
79 locals recommend
Voodoo Doughnut - 6th Street
212 E 6th StDELICIOUS DOUGHNUTS!! And they are open late (and by that I mean 24h). Perfect treat while bar hopping on Dirty Six!
Great beer selection and delicious pizza! It is a family friendly place with a small patio, perfect to sample some beer on a mild Texas evening!
101 locals recommend
Pinthouse Pizza
4236 S Lamar BlvdGreat beer selection and delicious pizza! It is a family friendly place with a small patio, perfect to sample some beer on a mild Texas evening!
Yes, I totally have a thing for Thai food. This place is absolutely delicious, and service is always good. It is the most authentic Thai food I've found in Austin, and one of my favorite lunch places!
89 locals recommend
Titaya's Thai Cuisine
5501 N Lamar BlvdYes, I totally have a thing for Thai food. This place is absolutely delicious, and service is always good. It is the most authentic Thai food I've found in Austin, and one of my favorite lunch places!
You gotta love a good slice, and especially when they serve it until 2 am! Home slice is the perfect stop after a long night of dancing at the Continental Club.
791 locals recommend
Home Slice Pizza
1415 S Congress AveYou gotta love a good slice, and especially when they serve it until 2 am! Home slice is the perfect stop after a long night of dancing at the Continental Club.
If you've never had a carrot cake french toast for breakfast, here's is your chance! Good brunch on the weekend, but be prepared for a 30-45 min wait.
279 locals recommend
South Congress Cafe
1600 S Congress AveIf you've never had a carrot cake french toast for breakfast, here's is your chance! Good brunch on the weekend, but be prepared for a 30-45 min wait.
4 words: basket of fried chicken. Yum!! Seriously, you have to try it.
208 locals recommend
Lucy's Fried Chicken
2218 College Ave4 words: basket of fried chicken. Yum!! Seriously, you have to try it.
Torchy's is a must during your stay in Austin! This classic Taco joint was originally a food truck, and has evolved into this local chain that everyone loves. Our favorites are the Trailer Park (but don't trash it if they offer), the Democrat, and the Brushfire.
You wanna be a cool cat? Ask to see the secret menu! (Shhhhh, don't tell them who told you..) They also serve breakfast tacos, winning!!
1075 locals recommend
Torchy's Tacos
2809 S 1st StTorchy's is a must during your stay in Austin! This classic Taco joint was originally a food truck, and has evolved into this local chain that everyone loves. Our favorites are the Trailer Park (but don't trash it if they offer), the Democrat, and the Brushfire.
You wanna be a cool cat? Ask to see the secret menu! (Shhhhh, don't tell them who told you..) They also serve breakfast tacos, winning!!
One cannot simply come to Texas without experiencing Texas BBQ! This is the place. Forget about the hype of downtown hipster BBQ joints where you have to line up and wait for hours to maybe get food! Rudy's is the classic Texas BBQ experience. Get the fatty brisket, some jalapeño links, a cold beer, and douse everything in BBQ sauce and dig in with your bare hand on their back porch.
62 locals recommend
Rudy's "Country Store" and Bar-B-Q
3914 N Lamar BlvdOne cannot simply come to Texas without experiencing Texas BBQ! This is the place. Forget about the hype of downtown hipster BBQ joints where you have to line up and wait for hours to maybe get food! Rudy's is the classic Texas BBQ experience. Get the fatty brisket, some jalapeño links, a cold beer, and douse everything in BBQ sauce and dig in with your bare hand on their back porch.
Franklin is legendary. Make sure to prepare for a long wait, one does not simply walk in Franklin for a quick bite ;)
919 locals recommend
Franklin Barbecue
900 E 11th StFranklin is legendary. Make sure to prepare for a long wait, one does not simply walk in Franklin for a quick bite ;)
Cosmic is a great hang out spot, with their outdoor seatings featuring natural ponds and fire pits. They serve both specialty coffees and local beers. Three food trucks are on site, perfect to grab a local bite while sipping on a local brew.
205 locals recommend
Cosmic Coffee + Beer Garden
121 Pickle RdCosmic is a great hang out spot, with their outdoor seatings featuring natural ponds and fire pits. They serve both specialty coffees and local beers. Three food trucks are on site, perfect to grab a local bite while sipping on a local brew.
Another great coffee shop, tucked away on a seemingly desert road. Lovely patio (it is however right next to a major road). They serve specialty coffees and local beers. Great place to work away on your laptop while sipping on your favorite bevvie.
25 locals recommend
Stouthaus Coffee Pub
4715 S Lamar BlvdAnother great coffee shop, tucked away on a seemingly desert road. Lovely patio (it is however right next to a major road). They serve specialty coffees and local beers. Great place to work away on your laptop while sipping on your favorite bevvie.
I don't know if Tatsu-Ya ramen needs introduction, since it seems to keep winning all kinds of awards for their pretty awesome food! With everything made from scratch, you can't go wrong with this hipster ramen joint!
502 locals recommend
Ramen Tatsu-Ya
1234 S Lamar BlvdI don't know if Tatsu-Ya ramen needs introduction, since it seems to keep winning all kinds of awards for their pretty awesome food! With everything made from scratch, you can't go wrong with this hipster ramen joint!
Their burgers are amazing. Don't be intimidated by the lineup, it's well worth the wait! (PS grab a seat at the bar if you can, you'll be able to order your food directly from the bartenders. Winning!)
780 locals recommend
Hopdoddy Burger Bar
1400 S Congress AveTheir burgers are amazing. Don't be intimidated by the lineup, it's well worth the wait! (PS grab a seat at the bar if you can, you'll be able to order your food directly from the bartenders. Winning!)
Cafe Malta is a mediterranean restaurant, and inside has the feel of a European bistro. It's a great spot for a date night away from the crowds of downtown, and they also serve brunch on the weekend. Small but interesting food and wine menu, and rotating world inspired specialties. We always enjoy it there!
35 locals recommend
Cafe Malta
3421 W William Cannon DrCafe Malta is a mediterranean restaurant, and inside has the feel of a European bistro. It's a great spot for a date night away from the crowds of downtown, and they also serve brunch on the weekend. Small but interesting food and wine menu, and rotating world inspired specialties. We always enjoy it there!
Boulder Creek is an great vegetarian place, serving breakfast and brunch. They have lots of interesting and healthy food and drink options. Be prepared to wait 30-45 minutes on the weekend.
565 locals recommend
Bouldin Creek Cafe
1900 S 1st StBoulder Creek is an great vegetarian place, serving breakfast and brunch. They have lots of interesting and healthy food and drink options. Be prepared to wait 30-45 minutes on the weekend.
Vox table is great! It's an eclectic tappas style restaurant, with delicious small plates to share on a romantic date night or amongst friends. It is on the pricey side, but we always enjoy our night there.
41 locals recommend
VOX Table
1100 South Lamar BoulevardVox table is great! It's an eclectic tappas style restaurant, with delicious small plates to share on a romantic date night or amongst friends. It is on the pricey side, but we always enjoy our night there.
You may have noticed by now, I love Thai food! Tuk Tuk is a unassuming spot, great for a fried rice for lunch. It's location is only a few minutes drive from our house, making it an easy and quick place to grab a bite.
38 locals recommend
Tuk Tuk Thai Cafe
5517 Menchaca RdYou may have noticed by now, I love Thai food! Tuk Tuk is a unassuming spot, great for a fried rice for lunch. It's location is only a few minutes drive from our house, making it an easy and quick place to grab a bite.
Torchy's is a must during your stay in Austin! This classic Taco joint was originally a food truck, and has evolved into this local chain that everyone loves. Our favorites are the Trailer Park (but don't trash it if they offer), the Democrat, and the Brushfire. You wanna be a cool cat? Ask to see the secret menu! (Shhhhh, don't tell them who told you..) They also serve breakfast tacos all day, winning!! This location is absolutely awesome for people watching while eating chips and queso on the patio!
1075 locals recommend
Torchy's Tacos
2809 S 1st StTorchy's is a must during your stay in Austin! This classic Taco joint was originally a food truck, and has evolved into this local chain that everyone loves. Our favorites are the Trailer Park (but don't trash it if they offer), the Democrat, and the Brushfire. You wanna be a cool cat? Ask to see the secret menu! (Shhhhh, don't tell them who told you..) They also serve breakfast tacos all day, winning!! This location is absolutely awesome for people watching while eating chips and queso on the patio!
Paco's tacos is the ultimate authentic, non hipster, quirky Austin experience. Their food is good and the venue is fantastically weird. They serve tacos, sliders, margaritas and beers. Totally worth the drive!
91 locals recommend
Paco's Tacos
1304 E 51st StPaco's tacos is the ultimate authentic, non hipster, quirky Austin experience. Their food is good and the venue is fantastically weird. They serve tacos, sliders, margaritas and beers. Totally worth the drive!
It's been a long quest trying to find a decent Vietnamese pho place in Austin, but we finally found it! The venue is surprisingly updated and features a beautiful dragon mural. Customer service is hit or miss, but it's worth it for a delicious and fresh bowl of pho. My recommendation: the oxtail pho bowl!
Pho With Us
9900 S I-35 Frontage RdIt's been a long quest trying to find a decent Vietnamese pho place in Austin, but we finally found it! The venue is surprisingly updated and features a beautiful dragon mural. Customer service is hit or miss, but it's worth it for a delicious and fresh bowl of pho. My recommendation: the oxtail pho bowl!
Quaint South Austin food truck park. This place is perfect for families. The choices of food trucks ranges from Italian, vegan, Pakistani, Argentina, and traditional southern food.
20 locals recommend
Thicket Food Park
7800 S 1st StQuaint South Austin food truck park. This place is perfect for families. The choices of food trucks ranges from Italian, vegan, Pakistani, Argentina, and traditional southern food.
This classic Mexican joint is spacious and has tons of great food and drink options.
DK Maria's Legendary Tex-Mex
1807 W Slaughter LnThis classic Mexican joint is spacious and has tons of great food and drink options.
This place is a small gathering of delicious food trucks (French crepes, fried chicken, etc.) and a barn turned into a bar. Yep, you heard me.
The Barn Bar and Food Court
6218 Brodie LnThis place is a small gathering of delicious food trucks (French crepes, fried chicken, etc.) and a barn turned into a bar. Yep, you heard me.
Entertainment & Activities
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Slaughter Lane
5701 W Slaughter LnMovies and drinks. Yes!
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema South Lamar
1120 S Lamar BlvdMovies and drinks. Yes!
Parks & Nature
Mount Bonnell is a very easy hike up (there are stairs), and the reward is a stunning view of the river and parts of Austin, and a wicked sunset spot! (Spoiler: you probably won't be the only ones there...)
1082 locals recommend
Mount Bonnell
Mount Bonnell is a very easy hike up (there are stairs), and the reward is a stunning view of the river and parts of Austin, and a wicked sunset spot! (Spoiler: you probably won't be the only ones there...)
Y'all, we like that place so much, we got married there! It's such a beautiful, informative, and peaceful environment. If you enjoy learning about plants, flowers, and all the good stuff that mother nature creates, this place is a must go. $10 entry fee.
252 locals recommend
Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
4801 La Crosse AveY'all, we like that place so much, we got married there! It's such a beautiful, informative, and peaceful environment. If you enjoy learning about plants, flowers, and all the good stuff that mother nature creates, this place is a must go. $10 entry fee.
If you are an outdoors enthusiast, this is a great spot to hit! Rent out a paddle board or canoe, and enjoy the stunning views of downtown Austin and the surrounding hills from the Colorado River.
959 locals recommend
Lady Bird Lake
Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike TrailIf you are an outdoors enthusiast, this is a great spot to hit! Rent out a paddle board or canoe, and enjoy the stunning views of downtown Austin and the surrounding hills from the Colorado River.
Bilker Botanical garden is beautiful. I recommend visiting during Spring time, which is the best season to enjoy all the stunning colors and flowers.
429 locals recommend
Zilker Botanical Garden
2220 Barton Springs RdBilker Botanical garden is beautiful. I recommend visiting during Spring time, which is the best season to enjoy all the stunning colors and flowers.
Barton Springs is probably one of the most visited spots in Austin, especially during those hot summer days. It is filled entirely with water from nearby natural springs!! Its water is between 68-73 degrees, year round. Great place to hangout with friends!
2454 locals recommend
Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton DrBarton Springs is probably one of the most visited spots in Austin, especially during those hot summer days. It is filled entirely with water from nearby natural springs!! Its water is between 68-73 degrees, year round. Great place to hangout with friends!
Shopping
They are proud to offer ethical, sustainable and conflict free diamonds, gemstones, and diamond alternatives such as moissanite, to environment conscious and mindful shoppers. They specialize in ethically made engagement rings and wedding bands, and also offer a wide array of responsibly sourced jewelry, from fun everyday pieces all the way to fine jewelry and statement pieces. Shop with complete peace of mind in a friendly, unpretentious and informative environment. Good vibes y'all!
Identity Diamonds
6701 Burnet RdThey are proud to offer ethical, sustainable and conflict free diamonds, gemstones, and diamond alternatives such as moissanite, to environment conscious and mindful shoppers. They specialize in ethically made engagement rings and wedding bands, and also offer a wide array of responsibly sourced jewelry, from fun everyday pieces all the way to fine jewelry and statement pieces. Shop with complete peace of mind in a friendly, unpretentious and informative environment. Good vibes y'all!
This boutique is a must do, with there unique selection of quirky/odd/unusual "stuff". Dried frog keychain, anyone?
194 locals recommend
Uncommon Objects
1602 Fort View RdThis boutique is a must do, with there unique selection of quirky/odd/unusual "stuff". Dried frog keychain, anyone?
If you gotta get you some cowboy boots, you HAVE to check out Allens Boots. It's like a warehouse of snake skin pointy boots and leather belts. You are gonna love it!
136 locals recommend
Allens Boots
1522 S Congress AveIf you gotta get you some cowboy boots, you HAVE to check out Allens Boots. It's like a warehouse of snake skin pointy boots and leather belts. You are gonna love it!
The domain is pretty fantastic! From small pubs and restaurants and local artist galleries, to large chain stores such as H&M and Apple, you will find everything there! It's sort of a village of shops and pubs! If you enjoy shopping, it's definitely worth spending the afternoon there, and catch a happy hour drink while you're there. Did I mention the cupcake ATM?
768 locals recommend
The Domain
11410 Century Oaks TerraceThe domain is pretty fantastic! From small pubs and restaurants and local artist galleries, to large chain stores such as H&M and Apple, you will find everything there! It's sort of a village of shops and pubs! If you enjoy shopping, it's definitely worth spending the afternoon there, and catch a happy hour drink while you're there. Did I mention the cupcake ATM?
Sightseeing
Greetings from Austin" mural is a classic, postcard style mural in Austin. Perfect for pictures of your ATX stay!
85 locals recommend
Greetings from Austin Mural
1720 S 1st StGreetings from Austin" mural is a classic, postcard style mural in Austin. Perfect for pictures of your ATX stay!
Street Art y'all! This place is totally Austin. HOPE is a unique outdoor community park that provides space for colorful murals with inspirational messaging. Check it out!
130 locals recommend
HOPE Outdoor Gallery
741 Dalton LaneStreet Art y'all! This place is totally Austin. HOPE is a unique outdoor community park that provides space for colorful murals with inspirational messaging. Check it out!
This "I love you so much" mural is (somehow) famous, and it's a favorite spot to take classic ATX pictures! Grab a coffee while you're there!
495 locals recommend
Jo's Coffee
1300 S Congress AveThis "I love you so much" mural is (somehow) famous, and it's a favorite spot to take classic ATX pictures! Grab a coffee while you're there!