Guidebook for Austin
Food Scene
Great happy hour, food, and wine selection, Sunday brunch. Reservations suggested.
86 locals recommend
Vino Vino
4119 Guadalupe StGreat happy hour, food, and wine selection, Sunday brunch. Reservations suggested.
Andiamo Ristorante
2521 Rutland DrThis is an amazing Italian restaurant.
Chez Nous
510 Neches StThis is a nice French location that has decent prices.
La Traviata
314 Congress AveGreat Italian food.
Wonderful French food. Reservations are a good idea. A little more pricey, but worth every penny. They are true European style and let you dine with no rush.
522 locals recommend
Justine's
4710 E 5th StWonderful French food. Reservations are a good idea. A little more pricey, but worth every penny. They are true European style and let you dine with no rush.
Ramen Tatsu-Ya
1234 S Lamar BlvdWonderful noodle place. May have to stand in line a bit.
Good Mexican restaurant. Gotta get the Mexican Martini (margarita). The stuffed avocado is to die for.
41 locals recommend
Trudy's North Star
8820 Burnet RdGood Mexican restaurant. Gotta get the Mexican Martini (margarita). The stuffed avocado is to die for.
Via 313 Pizza - Rainey Street
96 Rainey StAwesome Detroit Style Pizza truck.
The Clay Pit
1601 Guadalupe StYummy Indian Cuisine. Tiki Masala rocks!
Botticelli's
1321 S Congress AveWonderful Italian.
Truluck's Austin Arboretum
10225 Research BoulevardGreat seafood.
Drinks & Nightlife
There are two sections of 6th Street. East 6th, East of I-35, which has unique hole in the wall bars that take you away from the downtown craziness. 6th St just West of I-35 is your party spot. If you like to do shots this is your spot.
395 locals recommend
East 6th Street
East 6th StreetThere are two sections of 6th Street. East 6th, East of I-35, which has unique hole in the wall bars that take you away from the downtown craziness. 6th St just West of I-35 is your party spot. If you like to do shots this is your spot.
This little section of town has some nice bars and is easy to jump around.
793 locals recommend
Rainey Street
Rainey StreetThis little section of town has some nice bars and is easy to jump around.
This is a great area for late night clubbing. Great dance clubs and place for friends of Dorthy to rock out.
16 locals recommend
Warehouse District
This is a great area for late night clubbing. Great dance clubs and place for friends of Dorthy to rock out.
Parks & Nature
There are many spots to get onto the trail, but it surrounds the lake and has a beautiful trail. There are also places along the way to rent battle boards, kana, canoe, and play disc golf or chill.
959 locals recommend
Lady Bird Lake
Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike TrailThere are many spots to get onto the trail, but it surrounds the lake and has a beautiful trail. There are also places along the way to rent battle boards, kana, canoe, and play disc golf or chill.
This is a great springs to visit. The temperature stays the same year round. A bit chilly dipping in at first, but with the hot Texas sun it is a perfect spot.
2454 locals recommend
Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton DrThis is a great springs to visit. The temperature stays the same year round. A bit chilly dipping in at first, but with the hot Texas sun it is a perfect spot.
Shopping
This is a great mall that is wonderful for shopping, restaurants, and nightlife.
50 locals recommend
Domain Drive
Domain DriveThis is a great mall that is wonderful for shopping, restaurants, and nightlife.
Getting Around
There is a bus stop located at the top of the street that can get you all around town. It has late night access so if you are on a budget and still want to hit the bars, you have a safe way home.
Comanche Maintenance Facility
1502 N Austin StThere is a bus stop located at the top of the street that can get you all around town. It has late night access so if you are on a budget and still want to hit the bars, you have a safe way home.