Guidebook for Austin
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Barton Springs is the soul of the city! The cool water is refreshing and healing. Free swim from 5 to 9am; $3 charge for adults between 9am and 9pm; free swim from 9 to 10pm.
2454 locals recommend
Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton DrBarton Springs is the soul of the city! The cool water is refreshing and healing. Free swim from 5 to 9am; $3 charge for adults between 9am and 9pm; free swim from 9 to 10pm.
Stacy Pool is open all year long; heated in the winter and cool enough in the summer. It's free, too!
158 locals recommend
Big Stacy Neighborhood Park
700 E Live Oak StStacy Pool is open all year long; heated in the winter and cool enough in the summer. It's free, too!
Deep Eddy Pool offers a large recreational swimming pool and a dedicated lap swimming area. Cooler temperature water, too!
25 locals recommend
Eilers (Deep Eddy) Neighborhood Park
401 Deep Eddy AveDeep Eddy Pool offers a large recreational swimming pool and a dedicated lap swimming area. Cooler temperature water, too!
Town Lake Hike and Bike Trails wraps around Lady Bird Lake (formerly known as Town Lake). Gorgeous walk, jog, or pedal.
959 locals recommend
Lady Bird Lake
Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike TrailTown Lake Hike and Bike Trails wraps around Lady Bird Lake (formerly known as Town Lake). Gorgeous walk, jog, or pedal.
An enjoyable way to learn some of the political history of this state.
593 locals recommend
Bullock Texas State History Museum
1800 Congress AveAn enjoyable way to learn some of the political history of this state.
A peaceful walk through the park (ask us about our favorite place in the park).
7 locals recommend
Blunn Creek Greenbelt
1901 East Side DrA peaceful walk through the park (ask us about our favorite place in the park).
Care for tubing down a river? San Marcos (30 minute drive to the south of Austin) offers a refreshing and beautiful river and proper tubes. Swimming in the river also enjoyable!
62 locals recommend
San Marcos Lions Club Tube Rental
170 Charles Austin DriveCare for tubing down a river? San Marcos (30 minute drive to the south of Austin) offers a refreshing and beautiful river and proper tubes. Swimming in the river also enjoyable!
Enchanted Rock is about a two hour drive from Austin. It's a wonderful day trip or camp there overnight. Absolutely worth the time.
301 locals recommend
Enchanted Rock Summit
Enchanted Rock is about a two hour drive from Austin. It's a wonderful day trip or camp there overnight. Absolutely worth the time.
Hamilton Pool Preserve
24300 Hamilton Pool RdShort hike to a gorgeous grotto and pleasant swimming.
Mount Bonnell
Scenic vista, lovely quiet spot to enjoy nature.
Essentials
Fiesta Mart is the nearest grocery store. Affordable groceries and packaged food products.
14 locals recommend
Fiesta Mart, LLC
5510 Interstate 35Fiesta Mart is the nearest grocery store. Affordable groceries and packaged food products.
Central Market
4477 S Lamar BlvdBetter quality groceries.
Food Scene
Beets Cafe
1611 W 5th StDelicious and nutritious, raw food menu.
Magnolia Cafe
1920 S Congress AveCasual dining, affordable meals.
The Alamo Drafthouse offers a full menu (wine and spirits included) along with the latest movies as well as some of the classics, some occasional live music performances.
770 locals recommend
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema South Lamar
1120 S Lamar BlvdThe Alamo Drafthouse offers a full menu (wine and spirits included) along with the latest movies as well as some of the classics, some occasional live music performances.
Free yoga five days a week (8am); coffee, juices, and assorted pastries ... music at night.
Ruta Maya Importing Co
3601 S Congress AveFree yoga five days a week (8am); coffee, juices, and assorted pastries ... music at night.
Rio's Brazilian Cafe
408 N Pleasant Valley RdDelicious Brazilian cuisine, affordable!
Drinks & Nightlife
The Elephant Room!
Jazz 365 days a year.
Earlier styles during the happy hours (6 to 8pm).
Later styles for the night shows (9:30pm - 2am).
224 locals recommend
Elephant Room
315 Congress AveThe Elephant Room!
Jazz 365 days a year.
Earlier styles during the happy hours (6 to 8pm).
Later styles for the night shows (9:30pm - 2am).
Emo's is your first stop for the punk rock and the modern day rebellious music.
135 locals recommend
Emo's Austin
2015 E Riverside DrEmo's is your first stop for the punk rock and the modern day rebellious music.
Sightseeing
Tourist Hotspot - watch million bats fly into the night to catch their fill of tiny bugs.
286 locals recommend
Congress Avenue Bridge
Congress AvenueTourist Hotspot - watch million bats fly into the night to catch their fill of tiny bugs.
The Capitol building is a great display of fine architecture. The grounds are well kept ... and well-lit for a lovely, romantic walk at night - a great date!
1119 locals recommend
Texas Senate
1200 Congress AveThe Capitol building is a great display of fine architecture. The grounds are well kept ... and well-lit for a lovely, romantic walk at night - a great date!