Guidebook for Austin
Drinks & Nightlife
I love this place. Very relaxed and so many great local beers on tap. It's an easy walk from my apartment, too.
131 locals recommend
Draught House Pub & Brewery
4112 Medical PkwyI love this place. Very relaxed and so many great local beers on tap. It's an easy walk from my apartment, too.
Chicken Poop Bingo on Sundays. A chicken walks around a bingo board and if it hits your number, you win! It's a fun little bar and they have live music.
166 locals recommend
Ginny's Little Longhorn Saloon
5434 Burnet RdChicken Poop Bingo on Sundays. A chicken walks around a bingo board and if it hits your number, you win! It's a fun little bar and they have live music.
This place is awesome! They make fresh pizza from scratch and they brew their own beer!
175 locals recommend
Pinthouse Pizza
4729 Burnet RdThis place is awesome! They make fresh pizza from scratch and they brew their own beer!
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207 E 53rd StI like this place for happy hour or brunch.
This is a bar, restaurant, and they have live music. They also have private karaoke rooms, and a movie theater is next door. It's lots of fun. Check out the view of downtown from top of parking garage
152 locals recommend
The Highball
1120 S Lamar BlvdThis is a bar, restaurant, and they have live music. They also have private karaoke rooms, and a movie theater is next door. It's lots of fun. Check out the view of downtown from top of parking garage
Lala's Little Nugget
2207 Justin LnIt's a Christmas bar year round!
Hi Hat Public House
2121 E 6th StGreat food, beer and people!
Craft Pride
61 Rainey StAll Texas beer!
Everything Else
This is one of my favorite places to go in Austin. It was a neighborhood street, but it has quickly converted many of the Bungalow style houses to bars and restaurants. Very fun!
793 locals recommend
Rainey Street
Rainey StreetThis is one of my favorite places to go in Austin. It was a neighborhood street, but it has quickly converted many of the Bungalow style houses to bars and restaurants. Very fun!
Always busy with lots of walkers, joggers, and a few bikers. Scenic and peaceful for walks with great views of downtown and Lady Bird Lake.
257 locals recommend
Ann And Roy Butler Hike And Bike Trail
Always busy with lots of walkers, joggers, and a few bikers. Scenic and peaceful for walks with great views of downtown and Lady Bird Lake.
Beautiful at sunset! View of Lake Austin and downtown. Many steps!
19 locals recommend
Mount Bonnell Terrace
Beautiful at sunset! View of Lake Austin and downtown. Many steps!
I think this is my favorite trail in Austin, especially when there is water in Barton Creek. If you make it to the Twin Falls you're doing good, even better if you make it to Sculpture Falls.
235 locals recommend
Barton Creek Greenbelt Trailhead
Barton Creek Greenbelt TrailI think this is my favorite trail in Austin, especially when there is water in Barton Creek. If you make it to the Twin Falls you're doing good, even better if you make it to Sculpture Falls.
This trail actually starts just across the street from my apartment. I love it! It's a great way to get downtown if you're on a bike. It's also nice for a walk or a jog.
38 locals recommend
Shoal Creek Trail
Shoal Creek TrailThis trail actually starts just across the street from my apartment. I love it! It's a great way to get downtown if you're on a bike. It's also nice for a walk or a jog.
They have really good food, chocolate covered strawberries, fresh made juice, and oh yeah it's a pharmacy, too.
37 locals recommend
Peoples Rx
4018 N Lamar BlvdThey have really good food, chocolate covered strawberries, fresh made juice, and oh yeah it's a pharmacy, too.
Fancy grocery store, close to my apartment. They also have a great cafe and sometimes live music.
765 locals recommend
Central Market
4477 S Lamar BlvdFancy grocery store, close to my apartment. They also have a great cafe and sometimes live music.
Lots of hipsters over here, but oh my, so many places, restaurants and bars that are all very different. There are a lot of food trailers over here, too.
395 locals recommend
East 6th Street
East 6th StreetLots of hipsters over here, but oh my, so many places, restaurants and bars that are all very different. There are a lot of food trailers over here, too.
Great place to see a concert. My sister works here and I sometimes get hooked up! There is also a great Willie Nelson statue outside.
326 locals recommend
ACL Live
310 W Willie Nelson BlvdGreat place to see a concert. My sister works here and I sometimes get hooked up! There is also a great Willie Nelson statue outside.
This is my favorite farmer's market on a Saturday morning. Try Dai Due! It's open from 9-1:30 on Saturdays, and I believe 11-2 on Wednesdays.
81 locals recommend
SFC Farmers' Market Downtown
422 Guadalupe StThis is my favorite farmer's market on a Saturday morning. Try Dai Due! It's open from 9-1:30 on Saturdays, and I believe 11-2 on Wednesdays.
What can I say? There's something about the spring water that makes you feel really alive. Slight view of downtown, too! Open year round, 68 degrees.
2454 locals recommend
Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton DrWhat can I say? There's something about the spring water that makes you feel really alive. Slight view of downtown, too! Open year round, 68 degrees.
This place has cool history behind it and great food! I saw the cast of Archer here after they did a live play of the TV cartoon.
43 locals recommend
Freedmen's
This place has cool history behind it and great food! I saw the cast of Archer here after they did a live play of the TV cartoon.
Electric bikes. Sometimes you just don't feel like powering up another hill. That's when you use the electric bike!
42 locals recommend
Pedego Austin
1608 E Riverside DrElectric bikes. Sometimes you just don't feel like powering up another hill. That's when you use the electric bike!
Watch millions of Mexican free tail bats emerge from under the Congress bridge where they live. This only happens during the warm parts of the year. The best view is under the bridge.
131 locals recommend
Statesman Bat Observation Center
305 S Congress AveWatch millions of Mexican free tail bats emerge from under the Congress bridge where they live. This only happens during the warm parts of the year. The best view is under the bridge.
iFLY - Austin
13265 US-183Indoor skydiving!
This place is one of the most beautiful natural pools ever!
588 locals recommend
Hamilton Pool Preserve
24300 Hamilton Pool RdThis place is one of the most beautiful natural pools ever!
A little bit of a drive, but one of the best places to go swimming, and it's a natural spring fed pool!
185 locals recommend
Krause Springs
424 Co Rd 404A little bit of a drive, but one of the best places to go swimming, and it's a natural spring fed pool!
Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium
2139 San Jacinto BlvdTailgate and cheer on the Texas Longhorns.
Have some amazing beer from a great Texas craft brewery. They are very forward thinking with their recipes.
298 locals recommend
Jester King
13187 Fitzhugh RdHave some amazing beer from a great Texas craft brewery. They are very forward thinking with their recipes.
Cathedral of Junk
4422 Lareina DrHey, keep Austin weird.
Food Scene
This isn't just coffee, it's also a full bar and they have a great menu. It's really best at night. You'll see why!
176 locals recommend
Spider House Ballroom
2906 Fruth StThis isn't just coffee, it's also a full bar and they have a great menu. It's really best at night. You'll see why!
Gusto
4800 Burnet RdVery good Italian food.
You have to try the pear bacon pancake with green onions! They make a great latte, too.
44 locals recommend
Pacha Organic Cafe
2915 Burnet RdYou have to try the pear bacon pancake with green onions! They make a great latte, too.
Moonshine Grill
303 Red River StAmazing brunch on Sundays. Good place to go for dinner.
Really good food! Texas and Mexican infusion, but it's definitely not Tex Mex.
79 locals recommend
Z Tejas | 6th Street
1110 West 6th StreetReally good food! Texas and Mexican infusion, but it's definitely not Tex Mex.
Really good coffee, and always great food. Open 24 hours from Thursday through Sunday, and they started closing at 11:00 pm Monday through Wednesday.
144 locals recommend
Kerbey Lane Cafe - Central
3704 Kerbey LnReally good coffee, and always great food. Open 24 hours from Thursday through Sunday, and they started closing at 11:00 pm Monday through Wednesday.
P. Terry's Burger Stand
404 S Lamar BlvdReally great burgers and it's a local place.
I love their tacos! Try the Jess special, it's one of my favorites. If you're brave and like things hot, try the Dona sauce.
247 locals recommend
Tacodeli
4200 N Lamar BlvdI love their tacos! Try the Jess special, it's one of my favorites. If you're brave and like things hot, try the Dona sauce.
Try the stuffed avocado and a Mexican martini! You won't regret it!
72 locals recommend
Trudy's Texas Star
409 W 30th StTry the stuffed avocado and a Mexican martini! You won't regret it!
I still haven't had their bbq, but people stand in line for hours for it.
919 locals recommend
Franklin Barbecue
900 E 11th StI still haven't had their bbq, but people stand in line for hours for it.
Yellow Jacket Social Club
1704 E 5th StGreat food. Hipster bar.
This place is amazing. Sit at the bar so you can watch them create artful dishes that you'll get to eat!
153 locals recommend
Barley Swine
6555 Burnet RdThis place is amazing. Sit at the bar so you can watch them create artful dishes that you'll get to eat!
Foreign & Domestic
306 E 53rd StFood from around the world combined with a local food!
This is one of my favorite places for lunch. French bistro and cafe.
351 locals recommend
Blue Dahlia Bistro
1115 E 11th StThis is one of my favorite places for lunch. French bistro and cafe.
Bouldin Creek Cafe
1900 S 1st StIt's also a vegetarian restaurant. Try their lavender mocha.
Hopdoddy Burger Bar
1400 S Congress AveThe best burgers in town!
Dai Due
2406 Manor RdAmazing food and butcher.
Salt & Time
1912 E 7th StRestaurant and butcher shop. Great beer, too!
Uchiko
4200 N Lamar BlvdAwesome sushi!
Ah Sing Den
1100 E 6th StAmbiance is superb, as are the food and drinks.
Shopping
It's a mall. There is a really great view of downtown from here, too.
97 locals recommend
Barton Creek Square
It's a mall. There is a really great view of downtown from here, too.
Strut
2208 S Lamar BlvdI love this place! It's a trendy clothing store for women.
Essentials
Randalls
1500 W 35th StGrocery store close to my apartment.
Antonelli's Cheese Shop
4220 Duval StThey also have a cheese class.
Arts & Culture
Mohawk Austin
912 Red River StVenue to see live music.
Bowling alley, bar, shuffle board, pool tables, ping pong tables and a restaurant. All games are free on Sunday for brunch!
55 locals recommend
The Goodnight
2700 West Anderson LaneBowling alley, bar, shuffle board, pool tables, ping pong tables and a restaurant. All games are free on Sunday for brunch!
The Blanton Museum of Art
200 East Martin Luther King Junior BoulevardA great museum close by.
Lake Travis Zipline Adventures
14529 Pocohontas TrailZipline over the lake before it dries up! ;-)
They have a Gutenberg bible in the lobby and the rest of the museum is special exhibits that change throughout the year.
127 locals recommend
Harry Ransom Center
300 W 21st StThey have a Gutenberg bible in the lobby and the rest of the museum is special exhibits that change throughout the year.
My favorite place to see a movie. They serve delicious food and even beer or a cocktail while you watch a movie. Locations all over town. drafthouse.com/austin
228 locals recommend
Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas
320 E 6th StMy favorite place to see a movie. They serve delicious food and even beer or a cocktail while you watch a movie. Locations all over town. drafthouse.com/austin
Sightseeing
Beautiful gardens. Be sure to check out the Taniguchi Japanese Garden!
http://www.zilkergarden.org/
429 locals recommend
Zilker Botanical Garden
2220 Barton Springs RdBeautiful gardens. Be sure to check out the Taniguchi Japanese Garden!
http://www.zilkergarden.org/
Made from gorgeous pink granite, found only in Marble Falls, Texas. Very good cafeteria, too!
1119 locals recommend
Texas Senate
1200 Congress AveMade from gorgeous pink granite, found only in Marble Falls, Texas. Very good cafeteria, too!
Also called the Baylor Street Art Wall. This is an amazing sight to see. Street art and graffiti clash and it changes every day.
207 locals recommend
Graffiti Park at Castle Hill
1008 Baylor StAlso called the Baylor Street Art Wall. This is an amazing sight to see. Street art and graffiti clash and it changes every day.
Lots of restaurants, shops and local artists. Great view of downtown from here. I recommend having a drink and self-guided tour at the San Jose Hotel.
650 locals recommend
South Congress
Lots of restaurants, shops and local artists. Great view of downtown from here. I recommend having a drink and self-guided tour at the San Jose Hotel.
LBJ Presidential Library
2313 Red River StA must see for history buffs.