Guidebook for Austin
Food Scene
Chuy's
1728 Barton Springs RdGet the chipotle ranch dip with your chips!
If you are craving some BBQ go here. You can bring pets too.
98 locals recommend
Uncle Billy's Brewery & Smokehouse
1530 Barton Springs RdIf you are craving some BBQ go here. You can bring pets too.
Austin Java
1608 Barton Springs RoadGreat coffee and food!
JuiceLand
1625 Barton Springs RdIf coffee isn't your thing, go across the street for some juice!
Thursday nights have live music called Unplugged at the Grove. The Cobb Salad is huge and delicious!
171 locals recommend
Shady Grove
1624 Barton Springs RdThursday nights have live music called Unplugged at the Grove. The Cobb Salad is huge and delicious!
P. Terry's Burger Stand
404 S Lamar BlvdFor your late night burger cravings
A serene setting with vegan organic food made fresh daily $12 plate. Or check out a yoga class.
163 locals recommend
Casa de Luz Village
1701 Toomey RdA serene setting with vegan organic food made fresh daily $12 plate. Or check out a yoga class.
Schlotzsky's
218 S Lamar BlvdSandwiches, salads and TCBY
Toastie's Sub Shop
215 S Lamar BlvdSandwiches and yummies
Sightseeing
Hang out and dog watch with a beautiful view of downtown
1533 locals recommend
Zilker Metropolitan Park
2207 Barton Springs RdHang out and dog watch with a beautiful view of downtown
Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton DrTake a dip or just lounge in the sun
Take a walk on the trail and get great downtown views over the Pfluger walking bridge
32 locals recommend
Pfluger Pedestrian Bridge
222 Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike TrailTake a walk on the trail and get great downtown views over the Pfluger walking bridge
Lou Neff Point
Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike TrailGreat for photo opps!
Umlauf Sculpture Garden & Museum
605 Azie Morton RdBeautiful outdoor museum
Zilker Botanical Garden
2220 Barton Springs RdPretty botanical garden
Entertainment & Activities
Texas Rowing Center
1541 W Cesar Chavez StWalk around the lake and rent a kayak or canoe
Take your dog down here for some off-lease fun splashing in the river with lots of other doggies
246 locals recommend
Auditorium Shores at Town Lake Metropolitan Park
900 W Riverside DrTake your dog down here for some off-lease fun splashing in the river with lots of other doggies
Pitch N Putt! The perfect balance between mini-golf and a full 18 hole course.
63 locals recommend
Butler Park Pitch & Putt
201 Lee Barton DrPitch N Putt! The perfect balance between mini-golf and a full 18 hole course.
Drinks & Nightlife
House Wine
408 Josephine StSmall nice outdoor patio with open mic acoustic nights
One-2-One Bar
1509 S Lamar BlvdGreat live music venue a little outside of downtown
The Dogwood
715 W 6th StIndoor/outdoor bar... lots of other bars nearby... this is West 6th
One of the only Sports Bars around if you need to catch a game
16 locals recommend
COVER 3 Downtown ATX
1717 W 6th StOne of the only Sports Bars around if you need to catch a game
Parish
501 E 6th StGreat place to see a show, right in the middle of the East 6th bar scene
Arts & Culture
A beautiful theater that features Broadway shows, singers, comedians, and special events!
167 locals recommend
The Long Center for the Performing Arts
701 W Riverside DrA beautiful theater that features Broadway shows, singers, comedians, and special events!
Zach Theatre
202 S Lamar BlvdPlays, musicals or improv classes
Essentials
Thom's Market
1418 Barton Springs RdSmall boutique market
Whole Foods Market
525 N Lamar BlvdThe original and Headquarters