Elaine's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Take a walk along the beautiful natural limestone pool, fed by several underground springs. For everything from fishing and swimming to paddle boating and kayaking, Barton Springs is perfect for a summer family outing.
2454 locals recommend
Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton DrTake a walk along the beautiful natural limestone pool, fed by several underground springs. For everything from fishing and swimming to paddle boating and kayaking, Barton Springs is perfect for a summer family outing.
Thinkery
1830 Simond AveAn exploratative children's museum that's fun for adults too!
Round out the evening and watch the sunset on the South Congress Bridgewhere bats take flight and fill the night sky. Pro tip: go right at sunset (not earlier) and stay in the middle section of the bridge.
63 locals recommend
Bats Across Texas
900 Congress AveRound out the evening and watch the sunset on the South Congress Bridgewhere bats take flight and fill the night sky. Pro tip: go right at sunset (not earlier) and stay in the middle section of the bridge.
Food Scene
Austin's coolest football where there is something for everyone (including beer and wine!)
6 locals recommend
Contigo Fareground
111 Congress AvenueAustin's coolest football where there is something for everyone (including beer and wine!)
Neighborhoods
Experience quirky Austin in the always happening South Congress bars, eateries, and boutiques.
650 locals recommend
South Congress
Experience quirky Austin in the always happening South Congress bars, eateries, and boutiques.