Guidebook for Austin
Food Scene
There's so many great choices on the menu it is hard to decide what to order. They also have a decent wine and beer selection.
31 locals recommend
Cenote - Windsor Park
6214 Cameron RdThere's so many great choices on the menu it is hard to decide what to order. They also have a decent wine and beer selection.
VIVO
6406 N Interstate Hwy 35Yummy Tex-Mex and tasty margaritas!
Truly a space age sushi dining experience. It is so fun and there are a hundred choices.
40 locals recommend
Kura Revolving Sushi Bar
6929 Airport BlvdTruly a space age sushi dining experience. It is so fun and there are a hundred choices.
Excellent BBQ! Be prepared to wait in line. It is a popular place!
282 locals recommend
Stubb's Bar-B-Q
801 Red River StExcellent BBQ! Be prepared to wait in line. It is a popular place!
Drinks & Nightlife
Nomad has a pleasant outdoor patio area when the weather is nice. While not strictly what I'd call a dive bar, Nomad has character. Sometimes they have karaoke or trivia nights.
72 locals recommend
Knomad Bar
1213 Corona DrNomad has a pleasant outdoor patio area when the weather is nice. While not strictly what I'd call a dive bar, Nomad has character. Sometimes they have karaoke or trivia nights.
Vigilante is a board game bar with tons of games on offer. They have a four course tapas-style meal for $13! They do a lot of fun events during the week and on Sundays.
21 locals recommend
Vigilante Gastropub & Games
7010 Easy Wind DrVigilante is a board game bar with tons of games on offer. They have a four course tapas-style meal for $13! They do a lot of fun events during the week and on Sundays.
This hidden gem of a cocktail bar is literally hidden behind a secret door bookcase in the Firehouse Hostel.
81 locals recommend
Firehouse Lounge
605 Brazos StThis hidden gem of a cocktail bar is literally hidden behind a secret door bookcase in the Firehouse Hostel.
One of the best places to go for karaoke. There is a big common room as well as smaller private rooms available to rent.
14 locals recommend
The Common Interest
8440 Burnet RdOne of the best places to go for karaoke. There is a big common room as well as smaller private rooms available to rent.
Entertainment & Activities
The Alamo Drafthouse is the best movie theater experience in the country. The Mueller location is the newest Alamo in town.
220 locals recommend
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Mueller
1911 Aldrich StThe Alamo Drafthouse is the best movie theater experience in the country. The Mueller location is the newest Alamo in town.
If you are in town for Fantastic Fest, this is where you want to go!
http://fantasticfest.com/
770 locals recommend
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema South Lamar
1120 S Lamar BlvdIf you are in town for Fantastic Fest, this is where you want to go!
http://fantasticfest.com/
Rodeo Austin
9100 Decker Lake RdThe Austin Rodeo is held here in March.
https://rodeoaustin.com/
If you are here for ACL, this is your destination.
https://www.aclfestival.com/
1533 locals recommend
Zilker Metropolitan Park
2207 Barton Springs RdIf you are here for ACL, this is your destination.
https://www.aclfestival.com/
Pinballz Arcade
8940 Research BlvdTons of classic pinball machines as well as modern arcade games.
Home to Formula 1, MotoGP, X Games, Austin360 Amphitheater, RedFest, and more.
346 locals recommend
Circuit of The Americas
9201 Circuit of the Americas BlvdHome to Formula 1, MotoGP, X Games, Austin360 Amphitheater, RedFest, and more.
Shopping
The Domain
11410 Century Oaks TerraceA lot of upscale stores and restaurants.
Barton Creek Mall (Sears) station
A small but decent mall.
Parks & Nature
The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center is The University of Texas at Austin’s internationally recognized botanic garden dedicated to inspiring the conservation of native plants in natural and designed landscapes. The Center promotes its mission through sustainable public gardens and natural areas, education and outreach programs, research projects, and consulting work throughout Texas and the surrounding region.
252 locals recommend
Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
4801 La Crosse AveThe Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center is The University of Texas at Austin’s internationally recognized botanic garden dedicated to inspiring the conservation of native plants in natural and designed landscapes. The Center promotes its mission through sustainable public gardens and natural areas, education and outreach programs, research projects, and consulting work throughout Texas and the surrounding region.
Arts & Culture
There are lots of improv groups in town and this is one of the best. They have events and classes all the time.
40 locals recommend
The Hideout Theatre
617 Congress AveThere are lots of improv groups in town and this is one of the best. They have events and classes all the time.
Learn about Texas history or see a movie on their IMAX screen.
593 locals recommend
Bullock Texas State History Museum
1800 Congress AveLearn about Texas history or see a movie on their IMAX screen.