Guidebook for Austin
Shopping
Southpark Meadows
9500 S I-35 Frontage RdLargest shopping mall in Austin.
The Domain
11410 Century Oaks TerraceLarge shopping mall, upscale brands, great restaurants
The Arboretum
10000 Research BlvdLots of shopping and restaurants.
Food Scene
Mozart's Coffee Roasters
3825 Lake Austin BlvdGreat coffee shop on the lake.
Yanagi
4404 W William Cannon DrGreat Sushi!
The Oasis On Lake Travis
6550 Comanche TrailGreat view of the lake.
Brazilian steakhouse - they have excellent drinks as well. Try the caipirinhas!
6 locals recommend
Estância Brazilian Steakhouse
10000 Research BlvdBrazilian steakhouse - they have excellent drinks as well. Try the caipirinhas!
la Madeleine French Bakery & Cafe Sunset Valley
5493 Brodie LnGreat breakfast.
Evangeline Cafe
8106 Brodie LnLive music.
Maudie's Hacienda
9911 Brodie LnGreat Mexican food.
Galaxy Cafe
9911 Brodie LnGood food.
Waterloo Ice House Escarpment
9600 Escarpment BlvdGreat burgers.
North By Northwest Brewing Company and Restaurant
5701 W Slaughter LnGood restaurant.
Salt Lick BBQ
18300 Farm to Market Rd 1826Famous local BBQ restaurant, rustic setting.
Macho Taco
12110 Menchaca RdFamous and delicious breakfast tacos!
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store
550 Co Rd 117Great breakfast.
Jack Allen's Kitchen Oak Hill
7720 State Hwy 71Famous for their Sunday brunch.
Entertainment & Activities
Dick Nichols District Park
8011 Beckett RdNice park with a playground and walking trail.
Huge park with walking trails, playgrounds, kiddie train.
1533 locals recommend
Zilker Metropolitan Park
2207 Barton Springs RdHuge park with walking trails, playgrounds, kiddie train.
Thinkery
1830 Simond AveLargest children's museum in Austin.
Austin Zoo
10808 Rawhide TrailBest zoo in Austin.
Arts & Culture
IPIC - Austin
3225 Amy Donovan PlazaLuxurious Movie Theater
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Slaughter Lane
5701 W Slaughter LnDinner and a movie together.
Bullock Texas State History Museum
1800 Congress AveFun museum about Texas.
The Blanton Museum of Art
200 East Martin Luther King Junior BoulevardModern Art
Circuit of The Americas
9201 Circuit of the Americas BlvdF1 racetrack
ACL Live
310 W Willie Nelson BlvdLive music
Zach Theatre
202 S Lamar BlvdIntimate theater performances.
Austin Convention Center
500 E Cesar Chavez StEvents
Events - Austin Symphony Orchestra usually performs here.
167 locals recommend
The Long Center for the Performing Arts
701 W Riverside DrEvents - Austin Symphony Orchestra usually performs here.
Umlauf Sculpture Garden & Museum
605 Azie Morton RdBeautiful sculpture garden.
Sightseeing
Mount Bonnell
Great View of the City
Texas Senate
1200 Congress AveFun to tour, beautiful building and grounds.
Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
4801 La Crosse AveLots of wildflowers, peaceful outing.
Bats fly out from under the bridge in the evenings - major attraction in Austin.
286 locals recommend
Congress Avenue Bridge
Congress AvenueBats fly out from under the bridge in the evenings - major attraction in Austin.
Zilker Botanical Garden
2220 Barton Springs RdBeautiful gardens.
Westcave Outdoor Discovery Center
24814 Hamilton Pool RdBeautiful rock formations and natural caverns.
The Paramount Theatre
713 Congress AveHistorical theater.
Essentials
Randalls
2025 W Ben White BlvdClosest grocery store
Central Market
4477 S Lamar BlvdUpscale grocery store
Whole Foods Market
525 N Lamar BlvdOrganic, sustainable grocery store.
H-E-B
5800 W Slaughter LnBest grocery store close to house - we use this store the most!
Everything Else
Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton DrWell known swimming spot.
First Choice Emergency Room
9312 Brodie LnClosest Minor Emergency Center.