Guidebook for Austin
Essentials
Royal Blue Grocery
609 Congress AveGroceries - really nearby.
Whole Foods Market
525 N Lamar BlvdThe corporate flagship/HQ store!
Food Scene
Gloria's Latin Cuisine
300 W 6th StGood spot for Mexican cuisine.
Great burger spot with a very Austin feel. You have to be 21 or older to enter, however.
55 locals recommend
The Jackalope
404 E 6th StGreat burger spot with a very Austin feel. You have to be 21 or older to enter, however.
Really good hot dogs and sausages. Nice brunch place. Great beer selection as well!
45 locals recommend
Frank
407 Colorado StReally good hot dogs and sausages. Nice brunch place. Great beer selection as well!
Franklin Barbecue
900 E 11th StProbably the best BBQ you will ever have!
Starbucks
1201 Barbara Jordan BlvdGrab a nice cup of coffee here.
Arts & Culture
Rainey Street
Rainey StreetGreat nightlife area if you are trying to escape 6th street!
Think CineBistro but more casual. Great place to watch a movie with meals and beer.
228 locals recommend
Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas
320 E 6th StThink CineBistro but more casual. Great place to watch a movie with meals and beer.
Sightseeing
Lady Bird Lake
Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike TrailName says it all. Great spot for outdoors or water activities.
Texas Senate
1200 Congress AveYou are in the state's capital so check out this building!
Watch the largest bat colony in North America here! 1.5 million bats fly under the bridge every night.
131 locals recommend
Statesman Bat Observation Center
305 S Congress AveWatch the largest bat colony in North America here! 1.5 million bats fly under the bridge every night.
Drinks & Nightlife
Stubb's Bar-B-Q
801 Red River StGreat BBQ, great music!