Guidebook for Austin
Food Scene
Maudie's Hacienda
9911 Brodie LnIt's good TexMex and it's close by
This is a good restaurant for a quick bite or for take out. They have lots of options so it's great for a large group.
27 locals recommend
Galaxy Cafe
9911 Brodie LnThis is a good restaurant for a quick bite or for take out. They have lots of options so it's great for a large group.
Since you're already staying in South Austin you may as well go check out this iconic BBQ restaurant. Just remember, it's cash only and byob.
480 locals recommend
Salt Lick BBQ
18300 Farm to Market Rd 1826Since you're already staying in South Austin you may as well go check out this iconic BBQ restaurant. Just remember, it's cash only and byob.
This is also close by and a little more of a foodie place. Good food and drinks.
25 locals recommend
District Kitchen + Cocktails
5900 W Slaughter LnThis is also close by and a little more of a foodie place. Good food and drinks.
This is a coffee shop and bakery right on the water. If you have some time to kill and it's a nice day, this is a great spot.
371 locals recommend
Mozart's Coffee Roasters
3825 Lake Austin BlvdThis is a coffee shop and bakery right on the water. If you have some time to kill and it's a nice day, this is a great spot.
There is a garden in the back and they cook with the vegetables they grow. It is a nice spot, especially if you have plans to go out on the east side.
160 locals recommend
Eastside Café
2113 Manor RdThere is a garden in the back and they cook with the vegetables they grow. It is a nice spot, especially if you have plans to go out on the east side.
Sightseeing
Mount Bonnell
It's a beautiful view
If you park at the corner of Capital of Texas Highway and Courtyard Drive, there is a small hiking trail. It has a great view of the bridge and downtown Austin.
209 locals recommend
360 Bridge
4801 Plaza on the LakeIf you park at the corner of Capital of Texas Highway and Courtyard Drive, there is a small hiking trail. It has a great view of the bridge and downtown Austin.
Arts & Culture
It's on The University of Texas campus and always has great exhibits. Good for a rainy day.
644 locals recommend
The Blanton Museum of Art
200 East Martin Luther King Junior BoulevardIt's on The University of Texas campus and always has great exhibits. Good for a rainy day.
This is a place you could spend a little or a lot of time depending on your schedule. If you're into checking out Presidential libraries, it's definitely worth a visit.
240 locals recommend
LBJ Presidential Library
2313 Red River StThis is a place you could spend a little or a lot of time depending on your schedule. If you're into checking out Presidential libraries, it's definitely worth a visit.
Essentials
H-E-B
5800 W Slaughter LnThis is super convenient to the house. HEB has better prices. So, it's up to you if you want to drive a little farther.
94 locals recommend
Randalls
2025 W Ben White BlvdThis is super convenient to the house. HEB has better prices. So, it's up to you if you want to drive a little farther.
Parks & Nature
Barton Creek Greenbelt
3755 South Capital of Texas HighwayHiking and swimming fun!