Guidebook for Austin
Food Scene
Fantastic coffee shop a block away pulling some of the best espresso drinks I've had anywhere.
201 locals recommend
Figure 8 Coffee Purveyors
1111 Chicon StFantastic coffee shop a block away pulling some of the best espresso drinks I've had anywhere.
Juan in a Million
2300 E Cesar Chavez StInexpensive Mexican food, Juan greats you at the door!
Some of the best Taco's Austin has to offer. Perform and you may get a free meal!
141 locals recommend
Tyson's Tacos
4905 Airport BlvdSome of the best Taco's Austin has to offer. Perform and you may get a free meal!
Reputed to be the best tacos in Austin. Highly recommended!
314 locals recommend
Veracruz All Natural Food Truck
2505 Webberville RoadReputed to be the best tacos in Austin. Highly recommended!
Arts & Culture
W.H. Passon Historical Society, 1501 E. 12th St., was formed in 1975 to preserve materials, artifacts and historic sites pertaining to African American culture. Wesley H. Passon (1864-1933), an educator and prominent churchman, wrote what is believed to be the first published history of African Americans in Austin: a 1907 book commemorating the 25th anniversary of the Metropolitan A.M.E. Church.
7 locals recommend
Austin History Center, Austin Public Library
810 Guadalupe StW.H. Passon Historical Society, 1501 E. 12th St., was formed in 1975 to preserve materials, artifacts and historic sites pertaining to African American culture. Wesley H. Passon (1864-1933), an educator and prominent churchman, wrote what is believed to be the first published history of African Americans in Austin: a 1907 book commemorating the 25th anniversary of the Metropolitan A.M.E. Church.
George Washington Carver Museum & Cultural Center, a repository for local African American history and artifacts, opened in 1980 at 1165 Angelina St. It was expanded in 1998 to a 36,000-square-foot facility that includes galleries, a theater and dance studio.
21 locals recommend
George Washington Carver Museum, Cultural and Genealogy Center
1165 Angelina StGeorge Washington Carver Museum & Cultural Center, a repository for local African American history and artifacts, opened in 1980 at 1165 Angelina St. It was expanded in 1998 to a 36,000-square-foot facility that includes galleries, a theater and dance studio.
Drinks & Nightlife
Victory Grill at 1104 E. 11th St. is Austin's first house of the blues. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, it opened in 1945.
18 locals recommend
Historic Victory Grill
1104 E 11th StVictory Grill at 1104 E. 11th St. is Austin's first house of the blues. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, it opened in 1945.
The White Horse
500 Comal StNearby, low key, often great music.
Parks & Nature
Fantastic aquifer fed municipal swimming pool. A great place to go swimming a cool off at the end of a hot day.
2454 locals recommend
Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton DrFantastic aquifer fed municipal swimming pool. A great place to go swimming a cool off at the end of a hot day.
Entertainment & Activities
The Sunday afternoon (and only Sunday) go kart racing on the track is incredible. These karts go fast and the track is well laid out.
7 locals recommend
Driveway Austin Motorsports
8400 Delwau LnThe Sunday afternoon (and only Sunday) go kart racing on the track is incredible. These karts go fast and the track is well laid out.
Essentials
H-E-B
5808 Burnet RdLocal Texas budget friendly and large grocery store.
Small grocery store with basics and an INCREDIBLE beer selection. Try a bottle of Jester King. There is also beer on tap and prepared food.
352 locals recommend
Quickie Pickie
2027 E Cesar Chavez StSmall grocery store with basics and an INCREDIBLE beer selection. Try a bottle of Jester King. There is also beer on tap and prepared food.
Whole Foods Market
525 N Lamar BlvdUpscale grocery store chain.