Guidebook for Austin
Food Scene
It's an economical local restaurant with all kinds of food
12 locals recommend
Waterloo Ice House Escarpment
9600 Escarpment BlvdIt's an economical local restaurant with all kinds of food
Satellite...Eat. Drink. Orbit.
5900 W Slaughter LnTrendy local restaurant close to our home
Valentina's Tex Mex BBQ
308 Menchaca RdExcellent local BBQ place within a few miles of our home
Maudie's Hacienda
9911 Brodie LnLocal Mexican food restaurant that's less than 2 miles away!
Crema Bakery & Cafe
9001 Brodie LnGreat local bakery, sandwich & coffee shop all in one!
Excellent popular Austin based restaurant about 5 miles away
104 locals recommend
Kerbey Lane Cafe - Southwest
4301 W William Cannon DrExcellent popular Austin based restaurant about 5 miles away
Starbucks
6816 West Gate BlvdTorchys Tacos
5900 West Slaughter LaneGreat selection of tacos, pretty patio, and great prices!
Drinks & Nightlife
District Kitchen + Cocktails
5900 W Slaughter LnNice outdoor patio and good food, too
Outdoor food trailers, alcohol, volleyball, washers, live music; great South Austin venue!
215 locals recommend
Moontower Saloon
10212 Menchaca RdOutdoor food trailers, alcohol, volleyball, washers, live music; great South Austin venue!
Sightseeing
Mount Bonnell
Beautiful view of Lake Austin from atop the hill
Great artifacts and history from President Lyndon Johnson
240 locals recommend
LBJ Presidential Library
2313 Red River StGreat artifacts and history from President Lyndon Johnson
Beautiful capitol building made from pink granite found in the Texas hill country outside Austin; it's taller than the US Capitol
1119 locals recommend
Texas Senate
1200 Congress AveBeautiful capitol building made from pink granite found in the Texas hill country outside Austin; it's taller than the US Capitol
All kinds of bars, restaurants & shops on this famous iconic Austin street and surrounding neighborhood along Congress Avenue
137 locals recommend
Sixth Street Historic District
All kinds of bars, restaurants & shops on this famous iconic Austin street and surrounding neighborhood along Congress Avenue
Lots of trendy shops & restaurants along this street. Great view all the way to the Capitol building!
650 locals recommend
South Congress
Lots of trendy shops & restaurants along this street. Great view all the way to the Capitol building!
Parks & Nature
Lots of beautiful picnic areas along Barton Creek that flows into Lady Bird Lake; also the famous Barton Springs Pool and train ride around the park
1533 locals recommend
Zilker Metropolitan Park
2207 Barton Springs RdLots of beautiful picnic areas along Barton Creek that flows into Lady Bird Lake; also the famous Barton Springs Pool and train ride around the park
Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
4801 La Crosse AveLovely gardens and walking trails