Guidebook for Austin
Food Scene
Great food and drinks with a large outside patio under a huge tree within walking distance
64 locals recommend
Olive & June
3411 Glenview AveGreat food and drinks with a large outside patio under a huge tree within walking distance
Great people watching, food and drinks in the heart of South Congress. They have the best steak tartare in the city. Go for drinks and appetizers. Yum!
30 locals recommend
Central Standard
1603 S Congress AveGreat people watching, food and drinks in the heart of South Congress. They have the best steak tartare in the city. Go for drinks and appetizers. Yum!
Uchiko
4200 N Lamar BlvdOMG. So good. And try the yummy sister restaurant Uchi. Pricey.
Tacodeli
4200 N Lamar BlvdWonderful tacos. Close by.
Pancakes. The original Kerbey Lane is within walking distance, Yep, on Kerbey Lane
144 locals recommend
Kerbey Lane Cafe - Central
3704 Kerbey LnPancakes. The original Kerbey Lane is within walking distance, Yep, on Kerbey Lane
Caffe Medici
1101 W Lynn StBest coffee in the city. Period.
Best BBQ in the nation. Massive caveat is that you have to get there at 7 am and wait several hours to get your food. It's a family owned small batch joint but worth the wait.
919 locals recommend
Franklin Barbecue
900 E 11th StBest BBQ in the nation. Massive caveat is that you have to get there at 7 am and wait several hours to get your food. It's a family owned small batch joint but worth the wait.
The Peached Tortilla
5520 Burnet RdGood food
Personally my favorite taco shop. It's a yummy dive and great cheap eats.
91 locals recommend
Papalote Taco House
3632 S Congress AvePersonally my favorite taco shop. It's a yummy dive and great cheap eats.
Hillside Farmacy
1209 E 11th StBreakfast food. Mimosas
Blue Dahlia Bistro
1115 E 11th StGood food and comfortable atmosphere
Mueller Farmers' Market
2006 Philomena StGreat farmers market at Mueller on the weekends.
Wright Bros. Brew and Brew
500 San Marcos StGreat Coffee.
Houndstooth Coffee
4200 N Lamar BlvdExcellent coffee. Hipster atmosphere.
Pitchfork Pretty
2708 E Cesar Chavez StGreat food.
Launderette
2115 Holly StSweet little neighborhood restaurant. Good food.
Parks & Nature
Natural spring pool in heart of city. A cool 68 degrees year round. Will chill your toasty toes right down.
2454 locals recommend
Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton DrNatural spring pool in heart of city. A cool 68 degrees year round. Will chill your toasty toes right down.
Great overlook of the river. Romantic at sundown but it does get crowded which puts a damper on the romance!
36 locals recommend
Covert Park at Mount Bonnell
3800 Mt Bonnell RdGreat overlook of the river. Romantic at sundown but it does get crowded which puts a damper on the romance!
Krause Springs
424 Co Rd 404Natural springs pool. Pretty. Gets crowded on the weekends.
Pretty trails and fabulous in spring with all the wildflowers
252 locals recommend
Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
4801 La Crosse AvePretty trails and fabulous in spring with all the wildflowers
Go because it's pretty and its in the center of town. Lots to see while you walk. And you can rent a canoe, kayak, or SUP board there too. Easiest place to do that is near Austin High School at the Texas Rowing Center.
959 locals recommend
Lady Bird Lake
Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike TrailGo because it's pretty and its in the center of town. Lots to see while you walk. And you can rent a canoe, kayak, or SUP board there too. Easiest place to do that is near Austin High School at the Texas Rowing Center.
Rent a kayak, SUP board or canoe and enjoy time in the sun on Lady Bird Lake! Great views.
171 locals recommend
Texas Rowing Center
1541 W Cesar Chavez StRent a kayak, SUP board or canoe and enjoy time in the sun on Lady Bird Lake! Great views.
McKinney Falls State Park
5808 McKinney Falls PkwyNice trails and not too far out.
Zilker Metropolitan Park
2207 Barton Springs RdEverything Else
This is just something you should see. An Austin icon.
87 locals recommend
Lucy in Disguise with Diamonds
1506 S Congress AveThis is just something you should see. An Austin icon.
Drinks & Nightlife
drink.well.
207 E 53rd StGreat neighborhood bar with small plates
Elephant Room
315 Congress AveExcellent jazz & blues club. Cozy atmosphere.
The Continental Gallery
1313 S Congress AveAn Austin icon.
Stubb's Bar-B-Q
801 Red River StI go for the music.
Hopfields
3110 Guadalupe StDrinks and small plates
Mohawk Austin
912 Red River StGo for the music!
Swift's Attic
315 Congress AveGreat little bar downtown.
Arts & Culture
The Blanton Museum of Art
200 East Martin Luther King Junior BoulevardGreat exhibits
HOPE Outdoor Gallery
741 Dalton LaneEver changing outdoor art gallery!
Sightseeing
It's the Capitol! It's quite pretty and some interesting history. It's Texas!
1119 locals recommend
Texas Senate
1200 Congress AveIt's the Capitol! It's quite pretty and some interesting history. It's Texas!
Go watch the bats fly out from under the Congress Street bridge. They come out just after dusk and are looking for mosquitoes, so it needs to be hot out. If they don't come out at dusk, don't wait there forever. Sometimes, they just don't fly. It is the most beautiful and awe inspiring sight when they fly. Truly not to be missed!
286 locals recommend
Congress Avenue Bridge
Congress AvenueGo watch the bats fly out from under the Congress Street bridge. They come out just after dusk and are looking for mosquitoes, so it needs to be hot out. If they don't come out at dusk, don't wait there forever. Sometimes, they just don't fly. It is the most beautiful and awe inspiring sight when they fly. Truly not to be missed!
Lots of great eats and drinks on a very short street. Parking is challenging though!
793 locals recommend
Rainey Street
Rainey StreetLots of great eats and drinks on a very short street. Parking is challenging though!