Tiffany’s ATX Guidebook
Bar Scene w/ Food
One of the OG bar scenes in Austin. Been around for over a decade and still the same chill vibes
100 locals recommend
Kinda Tropical
3501 E 7th StOne of the OG bar scenes in Austin. Been around for over a decade and still the same chill vibes
Whisler's
1816 E 6th StKitty Cohen's
2211 Webberville RdNeighborhood bar- easy to walk to and they usually have scooters
When you just want decent food and to hang with friends
244 locals recommend
Yellow Jacket Social Club
1704 E 5th StWhen you just want decent food and to hang with friends
La Piscina Ceviches & Fajitas
600 West 2nd StreetSolid food + drinks
The Roosevelt Room
307 W 5th StThe White Horse
500 Comal StTX 2 step bar that has been around for decades
Elephant Room
315 Congress AveJazz bar
Food scene
Chuy's
1728 Barton Springs RdBest TexMex in Austin
Lin Asian Bar + Dim Sum
1203 W 6th StBest soup dumplings I've had in the US (outside of NYC)
Taquerias Arandinas
2110 E Riverside DrGreat spot for late night food after a concert
TX BBQ (plus a way shorter line than Franklin's)
36 locals recommend
Cooper's Old Time Pit Bar-B-Que Austin
217 Congress AveTX BBQ (plus a way shorter line than Franklin's)
Tony's Jamaican Food
1124 E 11th StSolid Caribbean comfort food
Best Italian in Austin. If you go, there's usually a line so be prepared
182 locals recommend
Patrizi's
2307 Manor RdBest Italian in Austin. If you go, there's usually a line so be prepared
New age Caribbean- pretty tasty and super accommodating for dietary restrictions
18 locals recommend
Canje
1914 East 6th StreetNew age Caribbean- pretty tasty and super accommodating for dietary restrictions
Salt & Time
1912 E 7th StReally amazing burgers
Hillside Farmacy
1209 E 11th StSolid food and brunch
Super Thai Cuisine
2024 South Lamar BoulevardAuthentic Thai in Austin
Koriente
621 E 7th StSolid healthy food option
Dolce Neve Gelato
1713 S 1st StBest gelato in Austin
Gus’s Fried Chicken
117 San Jacinto BlvdIf you want american fried chicken, this is it.
Kiin Di
1901 South Lamar BoulevardBest asian fried chicken + really good roti
Ramen Tatsu-Ya
1234 S Lamar BlvdFor those cold days where you need ramen
Veracruz All Natural Food Truck
2505 Webberville RoadOne of the top rated taco trucks in Austin
Rosita's Al Pastor
1801 E Riverside DrBest Al Pastor tacos in central TX
Active + Outdoors Spots
Great on a summer day-recommend to reserve online. The water is spring fed and cool all year long
2454 locals recommend
Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton DrGreat on a summer day-recommend to reserve online. The water is spring fed and cool all year long
Great spot to pick up a paddle board and enjoy time on the water
171 locals recommend
Texas Rowing Center
1541 W Cesar Chavez StGreat spot to pick up a paddle board and enjoy time on the water
Nice spot for some hiking or chilling in the water (please note sometimes water levels drop significantly during the summer)
531 locals recommend
Barton Creek Greenbelt
3755 South Capital of Texas HighwayNice spot for some hiking or chilling in the water (please note sometimes water levels drop significantly during the summer)
Close to the house. Great if you want to get in some climbing, yoga, or use a gym. They do have day passes available
160 locals recommend
Austin Bouldering Project
979 Springdale RdClose to the house. Great if you want to get in some climbing, yoga, or use a gym. They do have day passes available
In the summer through early fall, you can catch millions of bats migrating under/over the bridge. The best time of day to catch them is evening. There are also kayak tours available with local kayaking outfitters
286 locals recommend
Congress Avenue Bridge
Congress AvenueIn the summer through early fall, you can catch millions of bats migrating under/over the bridge. The best time of day to catch them is evening. There are also kayak tours available with local kayaking outfitters
Mount Bonnell
Fun couples hike with a great view
Misc
One of the few urban farms left in Austin. An easy walk or bike from the house. Fresh variety of produce, eggs, and flowers
48 locals recommend
Boggy Creek Farm
3414 Lyons RdOne of the few urban farms left in Austin. An easy walk or bike from the house. Fresh variety of produce, eggs, and flowers
Great spot if you want to do something indoor. Legit the best boardgame + food +bar venue I've ever been too. Great vibe.
21 locals recommend
Vigilante Gastropub & Games
7010 Easy Wind DrGreat spot if you want to do something indoor. Legit the best boardgame + food +bar venue I've ever been too. Great vibe.
Great all year, but especially during the summer. Enjoy watching a movie in a recliner with the option to order from a full restaurant level menu.
220 locals recommend
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Mueller
1911 Aldrich StGreat all year, but especially during the summer. Enjoy watching a movie in a recliner with the option to order from a full restaurant level menu.
Peter Pan Mini Golf
1207 Barton Springs RdBYOB Mini-Golf course
Great interactive science museum for kids. They also have adult night once per month.
272 locals recommend
Thinkery
1830 Simond AveGreat interactive science museum for kids. They also have adult night once per month.