Guidebook for Austin
Food Scene
Bee Cave Coffee Co.
13420 Galleria CirA Refreshing Morning Kickstart!
eleven plates & wine
3801 North Capital of Texas HighwayA fine dining experience.
360 UNO
3801 N Capital of Texas HwyWine and dine in luxury!
Austin is the best place for Mexican cuisine for miles around- find out why.
7 locals recommend
Lupe Tortilla Mexican Restaurant
701 South Capital of Texas HighwayAustin is the best place for Mexican cuisine for miles around- find out why.
Maudie's Milagro
3801 N Capital of Texas HwyHighly Recommended Mexican Cuisine.
River Hills Pizza
8947 Bee Cave RdTake-out with a fresh ingredient flare!
Authentic cuisine, bakery, dining, and an Italian Market
70 locals recommend
Mandola's Italian Kitchen
4700 W Guadalupe StAuthentic cuisine, bakery, dining, and an Italian Market
Snap Kitchen
1014 W 6th StFresh, healthy take-away. Asian Kitchen- a must try.
Izumi Sushi
701 S Capital of Texas HwyA fine and elegant dining experience.
Stop by or take-out some delicious brisket or other authentic BBQ.
62 locals recommend
Rudy's "Country Store" and Bar-B-Q
3914 N Lamar BlvdStop by or take-out some delicious brisket or other authentic BBQ.
Boss Hogs Kitchen
3595 Ranch Rd 620 SBarbeque meets friendly food trailer.
County Line
5204 Ranch Rd 2222Well known Austin barbeque, neon sign included
Dining with a memorable sunset view and rooftop performances/dancing on the weekends, call or visit site for more info
506 locals recommend
The Oasis On Lake Travis
6550 Comanche TrailDining with a memorable sunset view and rooftop performances/dancing on the weekends, call or visit site for more info
Drinks & Nightlife
The Grove Wine Bar & Kitchen - Westlake
6317 Bee Cave RdA great atmosphere- make sure to stop by.
Essentials
H-E-B
5808 Burnet RdReliable groceries, great hours.
Trader Joe's
211 Walter Seaholm DrAnything and everything you need right down the road.
A grand grocery shopping experience, check for events online or by phone
1332 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
525 N Lamar BlvdA grand grocery shopping experience, check for events online or by phone
Everything Else
Find your peace of mind with various trails for hiking and biking, picnicking areas, and nightly star gazing.
48 locals recommend
Wild Basin Preserve
805 N Capital of Texas HwyFind your peace of mind with various trails for hiking and biking, picnicking areas, and nightly star gazing.
Gorgeous sites including water, trails, and a fantastic off-leash area for your furry friend
16 locals recommend
Bull Creek Greenbelt Upper
6958 Old Spicewood Springs RdGorgeous sites including water, trails, and a fantastic off-leash area for your furry friend
As many Austin locals favorite hangout spot, here you’ll find various events, dog friendly accommodations and lots of open space for play. Sand volleyball pits, Frisbee, kayak rentals, playgrounds
1533 locals recommend
Zilker Metropolitan Park
2207 Barton Springs RdAs many Austin locals favorite hangout spot, here you’ll find various events, dog friendly accommodations and lots of open space for play. Sand volleyball pits, Frisbee, kayak rentals, playgrounds
Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton DrOur popular natural, outdoor cold spring pool
Take a stroll by Ladybird lake with a nice view of downtown. Here, you can find the south Congress bridge – where, at sunset, the Austin bats pepper the sky as they flutter out, en masse, to hunt
959 locals recommend
Lady Bird Lake
Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike TrailTake a stroll by Ladybird lake with a nice view of downtown. Here, you can find the south Congress bridge – where, at sunset, the Austin bats pepper the sky as they flutter out, en masse, to hunt
Various trails, water related activities and lovely picnicking grounds for the whole family
61 locals recommend
Emma Long Metropolitan Park
1600 City Park RoadVarious trails, water related activities and lovely picnicking grounds for the whole family
Westlake Chiropractor
5524 Bee Cave RdAdjustments with precision and care
Austin Family Acupuncture
3355 Bee Cave RoadOverall healing through an energizing experience
Lash Genie
8947 Bee Cave RdLashes, massage, waxing, facials, airbrush tans and more
Really cool exhibits and gifts inside – including the first artificial heart!
593 locals recommend
Bullock Texas State History Museum
1800 Congress AveReally cool exhibits and gifts inside – including the first artificial heart!
Sightseeing
Mount Bonnell
A steep but short hike to a beautiful lake view
Of course, downtown is your best option for living it up at night. Live music, bars, pubs, and people from all walks of life can be found here, stretching from Red River and 8th and Brazos.
248 locals recommend
Downtown
Of course, downtown is your best option for living it up at night. Live music, bars, pubs, and people from all walks of life can be found here, stretching from Red River and 8th and Brazos.
Slightly south of downtown, off Rainey St. & Driskill St., there’s a very lively walking strip of nice pubs, food, and college life. Do try Graj Mahal - Indian Cuisine 91 Red River street.
212 locals recommend
Rainey Street Historic District
Slightly south of downtown, off Rainey St. & Driskill St., there’s a very lively walking strip of nice pubs, food, and college life. Do try Graj Mahal - Indian Cuisine 91 Red River street.
Arts & Culture
One World Theatre
7701 Bee Cave RdAn intimate venue with big sound
The galleria has shopping and dining, both local and familiar, while also offering a movie theatre and various events. Call or check online for details
178 locals recommend
Hill Country Galleria
12700 Hill Country BlvdThe galleria has shopping and dining, both local and familiar, while also offering a movie theatre and various events. Call or check online for details
See visual art at its finest in Austin, and get in depth insights on artists, artistic eras, general art history and more!
644 locals recommend
The Blanton Museum of Art
200 East Martin Luther King Junior BoulevardSee visual art at its finest in Austin, and get in depth insights on artists, artistic eras, general art history and more!
Come see the remains and remnants of things found right here, in Travis County! It’s amazing to picture Austin underwater.
32 locals recommend
Texas Memorial Museum
2400 Trinity StCome see the remains and remnants of things found right here, in Travis County! It’s amazing to picture Austin underwater.
Vietnam war, the Civil Rights Movement, the first cell-phones ever...then have a picnic by the large fountain in the courtyard!
240 locals recommend
LBJ Presidential Library
2313 Red River StVietnam war, the Civil Rights Movement, the first cell-phones ever...then have a picnic by the large fountain in the courtyard!