Guidebook for Austin
Parks & Nature
Beautiful cypress trees and swimming hole . The park includes approximately 3.5 miles of trails, picnic areas, a community pavilion, playscape, basketball court, sand volleyball court, amphitheater, and the Blue Hole Swimming Area. The entire park is open to visitors within the regular operating hours, however swimming is only allowed during the designated swimming season.
https://www.cityofwimberley.com/index.asp?SEC=1CDE9473-341C-496E-BD68-CED18B923848&DE=73216981-2826-4903-ADED-090ADBF499A6
275 locals recommend
Blue Hole Regional Park
333 Blue Hole LnBeautiful cypress trees and swimming hole . The park includes approximately 3.5 miles of trails, picnic areas, a community pavilion, playscape, basketball court, sand volleyball court, amphitheater, and the Blue Hole Swimming Area. The entire park is open to visitors within the regular operating hours, however swimming is only allowed during the designated swimming season.
https://www.cityofwimberley.com/index.asp?SEC=1CDE9473-341C-496E-BD68-CED18B923848&DE=73216981-2826-4903-ADED-090ADBF499A6
A unique natural area surrounds this pool, collapsed grotto and canyon, formed by thousands of years of water erosion. Lush plant communities, a variety of wildlife species and natural shelter attracted the area's first inhabitants. Cultural remains date back over 8,000 years.
https://parks.traviscountytx.gov/find-a-park/hamilton-pool
588 locals recommend
Hamilton Pool Preserve
24300 Hamilton Pool RdA unique natural area surrounds this pool, collapsed grotto and canyon, formed by thousands of years of water erosion. Lush plant communities, a variety of wildlife species and natural shelter attracted the area's first inhabitants. Cultural remains date back over 8,000 years.
https://parks.traviscountytx.gov/find-a-park/hamilton-pool
The massive pink granite dome rising above Central Texas has drawn people for thousands of years.
https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/enchanted-rock
233 locals recommend
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
16710 Ranch Rd 965The massive pink granite dome rising above Central Texas has drawn people for thousands of years.
https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/enchanted-rock
One of Austin's most famous and unique hang outs. A spring fed, natural bottom pool that's 1/8 mile long.
http://austintexas.gov/pools
2454 locals recommend
Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton DrOne of Austin's most famous and unique hang outs. A spring fed, natural bottom pool that's 1/8 mile long.
http://austintexas.gov/pools
Food Scene
Blanco Bowling Club Cafe
310 4th StReal German-Texas history! Great food.
http://blancobowlingclub.com/
Best stir fry and fresh vegetables in the city!
https://www.austinhaiky.com/
61 locals recommend
Hai Ky
1931 E Oltorf StBest stir fry and fresh vegetables in the city!
https://www.austinhaiky.com/
Satellite...Eat. Drink. Orbit.
5900 W Slaughter LnNice date place!
https://satelliteatx.com/
Classic hippy hang out.
https://waterlooicehouse.com/
12 locals recommend
Waterloo Ice House Escarpment
9600 Escarpment BlvdClassic hippy hang out.
https://waterlooicehouse.com/
The original famous Texas BBQ and still one of the best around!
https://saltlickbbq.com/
480 locals recommend
Salt Lick BBQ
18300 Farm to Market Rd 1826The original famous Texas BBQ and still one of the best around!
https://saltlickbbq.com/
Sightseeing
Covert Park at Mount Bonnell is 5.1 acre historic linear park with a prominent overlook that is one of the most visited sites in Austin. Mount Bonnell is a 775-foot-high outcrop along the eastern shore of Lake Austin.
http://www.austintexas.gov/department/mount-bonnell
1082 locals recommend
Mount Bonnell
Covert Park at Mount Bonnell is 5.1 acre historic linear park with a prominent overlook that is one of the most visited sites in Austin. Mount Bonnell is a 775-foot-high outcrop along the eastern shore of Lake Austin.
http://www.austintexas.gov/department/mount-bonnell
Drinks & Nightlife
Some of the best beer made anywhere.
https://www.lazarusbrewing.com/taproom
227 locals recommend
Lazarus Brewing Co.
1902 E 6th StSome of the best beer made anywhere.
https://www.lazarusbrewing.com/taproom
Everything Else
Pecan Springs Ranch
10601 B Derecho DriveOne of the many wedding venues nearby
https://pecanspringsranch.com/
Great clubs, great service at a great price!
http://www.lonestargolfrental.com/
Lone Star Golf Rentals
512-222-8938
Lone Star Golf Rental
6200 Turkey HollowGreat clubs, great service at a great price!
http://www.lonestargolfrental.com/
Lone Star Golf Rentals
512-222-8938
Essentials
Great quality and a great in-store experience
https://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/stores/arbortrails
1332 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
525 N Lamar BlvdGreat quality and a great in-store experience
https://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/stores/arbortrails
Everything you need and close by
https://www.heb.com/heb-store/US/tx/austin/slaughter-and-escarpment-h-e-b-68?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=gmb_stores
183 locals recommend
H-E-B
5800 W Slaughter LnEverything you need and close by
https://www.heb.com/heb-store/US/tx/austin/slaughter-and-escarpment-h-e-b-68?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=gmb_stores
Good essential food and groceries, great service, good gas prices. Opens early and stays open until 11AM
6 locals recommend
J D's Market
11720 Farm to Market Rd 1826Good essential food and groceries, great service, good gas prices. Opens early and stays open until 11AM
Entertainment & Activities
The place to go for movies: they serve dinner and drinks to you while you watch. No talking during the movie though!
https://drafthouse.com/theater/slaughter-lane
107 locals recommend
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Slaughter Lane
5701 W Slaughter LnThe place to go for movies: they serve dinner and drinks to you while you watch. No talking during the movie though!
https://drafthouse.com/theater/slaughter-lane
Beautiful golf course 5 minutes from the cottage. No need to bring clubs, use Lone Star Golf Rentals (see the Everything Else category of the guidebook).
10 locals recommend
Grey Rock Golf and Tennis
7401 TX-45Beautiful golf course 5 minutes from the cottage. No need to bring clubs, use Lone Star Golf Rentals (see the Everything Else category of the guidebook).