Guidebook for Austin
Entertainment & Activities
Catch Air - Austin
13450 US-183An indoor Disney World--kinda! ;)
Jumpstreet
12617 Ridgeline BlvdThe kids love this giant trampoline paradise!
Everything Else
Great for relaxing with a good book and enjoying Starbucks refreshments
11 locals recommend
Barnes & Noble
10000 Research BlvdGreat for relaxing with a good book and enjoying Starbucks refreshments
Turkey Creek Trail
Excellent hiking! A natural beach nearby at Emma Long Metropolitan Park!
Just one of the many wineries on the Hill Country Wine Trail! Go for a drive through the hill country and be sure to check out the Highland Lakes! Wimberley is an adorable little town you'll love!
147 locals recommend
Driftwood Estate Winery
4001 Elder Hill RdJust one of the many wineries on the Hill Country Wine Trail! Go for a drive through the hill country and be sure to check out the Highland Lakes! Wimberley is an adorable little town you'll love!
Austin's "Central Park!" Barton Springs is a natural spring fed pool and is a constant 68 degrees F all year!
1533 locals recommend
Zilker Metropolitan Park
2207 Barton Springs RdAustin's "Central Park!" Barton Springs is a natural spring fed pool and is a constant 68 degrees F all year!
Great view of Lake Austin! Their mocha latte is to die for! Our favorite coffee shop in all of Austin!
371 locals recommend
Mozart's Coffee Roasters
3825 Lake Austin BlvdGreat view of Lake Austin! Their mocha latte is to die for! Our favorite coffee shop in all of Austin!
Breathtaking views overlooking Lake Austin after a short climb up 240 steps!
1082 locals recommend
Mount Bonnell
Breathtaking views overlooking Lake Austin after a short climb up 240 steps!
Mayfield Park and Nature Preserve
3505 W 35th StHang out with the peacocks!
Go on a gorgeous drive through the hill country and see the Highland Lakes. Camp overnight at Inks Lake in a tent or cabin.
109 locals recommend
Inks Lake State Park
3630 Park Rd 4 WGo on a gorgeous drive through the hill country and see the Highland Lakes. Camp overnight at Inks Lake in a tent or cabin.
Essentials
They carry many organic foods and many of the same items you would find at Sprouts or Whole Foods; open late
41 locals recommend
H-E-B plus!
14028 US-183They carry many organic foods and many of the same items you would find at Sprouts or Whole Foods; open late
Food Scene
Hourly drop in play care for kids, don't have to make reservations in advance, award-winning, they feed kids snacks and meals, and we love them and use them all the time!
Wanna Play Playcare - Lakeline
14010 US-183Hourly drop in play care for kids, don't have to make reservations in advance, award-winning, they feed kids snacks and meals, and we love them and use them all the time!
The best Mom and Pop coffee shop around! Even have some gluten-free/dairy free items and make many of their own syrups
6 locals recommend
Cuppa Austin
9225 W Parmer LnThe best Mom and Pop coffee shop around! Even have some gluten-free/dairy free items and make many of their own syrups
Must try the margaritas and dine during the breathtaking sunset over Lake Travis; often have live music too!
506 locals recommend
The Oasis On Lake Travis
6550 Comanche TrailMust try the margaritas and dine during the breathtaking sunset over Lake Travis; often have live music too!
Z'Tejas Mexican Restaurant and Grill
14900 W Parmer LnInsanely good!
Wink
1014 N Lamar BlvdFine dining! Amazing cuisine!
Such great soul food with seasonal menus! Must try their giant pancakes! A location even closer to our home is near Anderson Mill Rd. and 183.
144 locals recommend
Kerbey Lane Cafe - Central
3704 Kerbey LnSuch great soul food with seasonal menus! Must try their giant pancakes! A location even closer to our home is near Anderson Mill Rd. and 183.
Organic cafe, one of our favorites! Another great fine dining recommendation! The desserts are to die for!
160 locals recommend
Eastside Café
2113 Manor RdOrganic cafe, one of our favorites! Another great fine dining recommendation! The desserts are to die for!
Upscale BBQ? It does exist! Their amazing selections will put you in a food coma for sure!
381 locals recommend
Salty Sow
1917 Manor RdUpscale BBQ? It does exist! Their amazing selections will put you in a food coma for sure!
Salvation Pizza
624 W 34th StAmazing!
Has a playground and sandbox outback for kids! Great food! Great prices!
14 locals recommend
Waterloo Ice House
1106 W 38th StHas a playground and sandbox outback for kids! Great food! Great prices!
Amy's Ice Creams
10000 Research BlvdEclectic flavors! Incredible!
Blue Dahlia Bistro
1115 E 11th StTwo locations, lovely French dining, EXCELLENT!
A popular Austin food truck turned restaurant! They know crepes, and they have one for everyone with an extensive, creative, delicious menu!
14 locals recommend
Crepe Crazy
3103 S Lamar BlvdA popular Austin food truck turned restaurant! They know crepes, and they have one for everyone with an extensive, creative, delicious menu!
Even though they are still recovering from the Memorial Day flooding, Wimberley remains a quaint little town with lots of character and thriving artists. Enjoy the duck at the Leaning Pear!
46 locals recommend
Wimberley Square
Wimberley SquareEven though they are still recovering from the Memorial Day flooding, Wimberley remains a quaint little town with lots of character and thriving artists. Enjoy the duck at the Leaning Pear!
Arts & Culture
High quality productions! You won't be disappointed!
28 locals recommend
The Georgetown Palace Theatre
810 S Austin AveHigh quality productions! You won't be disappointed!
Zach Theatre
202 S Lamar BlvdAustin's professional theater! Every show is a must see!
They serve incredible food by an award-winning chef while you watch. Try one of their signature milkshakes! Or the warm cookies a la mode baked to order! Even closer to our home--Lakeline location.
171 locals recommend
Alamo Drafthouse Village
2700 W Anderson LnThey serve incredible food by an award-winning chef while you watch. Try one of their signature milkshakes! Or the warm cookies a la mode baked to order! Even closer to our home--Lakeline location.
In the university area; check out their website as they sometimes have special events from story time to galas to yoga in the gallery, etc.!
644 locals recommend
The Blanton Museum of Art
200 East Martin Luther King Junior BoulevardIn the university area; check out their website as they sometimes have special events from story time to galas to yoga in the gallery, etc.!
Austin Duck Adventures
602 E 4th StDefinitely part of the Austin tour!
Drinks & Nightlife
Draught House Pub & Brewery
4112 Medical PkwyA staggering selection of beer! Great atomosphere!
Bowling, karaoke (you can rent your own little karoke room!), and more! In the up and coming Lamar District!
152 locals recommend
The Highball
1120 S Lamar BlvdBowling, karaoke (you can rent your own little karoke room!), and more! In the up and coming Lamar District!
Elephant Room
315 Congress AveAwesome live jazz! Cat Edmondson has played here!
Shopping
They have an indoor playground, train rides, and so much more! They have a Farmer's Market in the parking lot on Saturday mornings as well.
81 locals recommend
Lakeline Mall
11200 Lakeline Mall DrThey have an indoor playground, train rides, and so much more! They have a Farmer's Market in the parking lot on Saturday mornings as well.
We would not choose to live far from a Super Target! This one has a Starbucks!
13 locals recommend
Target
10900 Lakeline Mall DrWe would not choose to live far from a Super Target! This one has a Starbucks!
A fun clothing store! While you're here, you really must check out all the shops in the hip SoCo area and pick up a pair of cowboy boots too!
19 locals recommend
New Bohemia
115 Airport BlvdA fun clothing store! While you're here, you really must check out all the shops in the hip SoCo area and pick up a pair of cowboy boots too!