Guidebook for Austin
Food Scene
Salt Lick BBQ
18300 Farm to Market Rd 1826Great BBQ with the perfect Texas ambiance, a little out of town
Home Slice Pizza
1415 S Congress AveNew York style pizza
South Congress Cafe
1600 S Congress AveTrendy American cuisine on nearby South Congress Ave
Torchy's Tacos
1311 South 1st StreetBest tacos in town, multiple locations
Gourdough's Public House
209 W 5th StEvery dish incorporates a donut and it's amazing!
Uchi
801 S Lamar BlvdUpscale Japanese fusion
Matt's El Rancho
2613 S Lamar BlvdTex Mex on nearby South Lamar
Dai Due
2406 Manor RdCasual restaurant with a butcher shop
Drinks & Nightlife
The Continental Gallery
1313 S Congress AveLocal live music
ACL Live
310 W Willie Nelson BlvdBest music venue in town, need advance tickets
Stubb's Bar-B-Q
801 Red River StRestaurant and outdoor music venue
HOTEL VEGAS
1502 E 6th StSeedy hipster bar with great local music and multiple stages
Elephant Room
315 Congress AveJazz club
Sightseeing
Texas Senate
1200 Congress AveTexas Capital Building
Parks & Nature
Beautiful Metropolitan Park with hiking trails along the Barton Creek greenbelt, soccer fields, volleyball courts, Barton Springs Pool and home to many festivals
1533 locals recommend
Zilker Metropolitan Park
2207 Barton Springs RdBeautiful Metropolitan Park with hiking trails along the Barton Creek greenbelt, soccer fields, volleyball courts, Barton Springs Pool and home to many festivals
Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton DrNatural springs pool open year round
Lake Travis
Mount Bonnell
Very short hike with beautiful city views
Go for a hike through fields on native wildflowers. Great for kids and adults.
252 locals recommend
Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
4801 La Crosse AveGo for a hike through fields on native wildflowers. Great for kids and adults.
Arts & Culture
The Blanton Museum of Art
200 East Martin Luther King Junior Boulevardart museum downtown
Bullock Texas State History Museum
1800 Congress AveHistory museum with IMAX theatre
Graffiti Park at Castle Hill
1008 Baylor StOutdoor graffiti
Shopping
South Congress Avenue
South Congress Avenuevintage shops
The Domain
11410 Century Oaks TerraceGiant outdoor mall
Essentials
Central Market
4477 S Lamar BlvdLocal grocery with many healthy options and a restaurant
Whole Foods Flagship Store with a great food court and rooftop
1332 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
525 N Lamar BlvdWhole Foods Flagship Store with a great food court and rooftop
H-E-B
5808 Burnet RdBest local general grocery store, many locations