Guidebook for Austin

Debra
Guidebook for Austin

Food Scene

Great service, always filled with locals, food is comforting and tasty. Near my home, about a mile up on Metric
41 locals recommend
Cafe Java
11900 Metric Blvd
41 locals recommend
Great service, always filled with locals, food is comforting and tasty. Near my home, about a mile up on Metric
Near home on Parmer. It has coffee, baked goods and sandwiches. It is a quieter spot and cozy to hang in to do some work on laptop. Coffee, have a variety of options on-tap.
Its A Grind Coffee House
4005 W Parmer Ln
Near home on Parmer. It has coffee, baked goods and sandwiches. It is a quieter spot and cozy to hang in to do some work on laptop. Coffee, have a variety of options on-tap.
It is a local fav!! So good! Gingerbread pancakes are out of this world. But anything on the menu, will be a great experience.
144 locals recommend
Kerbey Lane Cafe - Central
3704 Kerbey Ln
144 locals recommend
It is a local fav!! So good! Gingerbread pancakes are out of this world. But anything on the menu, will be a great experience.
It's a fun atmosphere with lots of flavor! Tacos, and many Mexican delights!
91 locals recommend
Paco's Tacos
1304 E 51st St
91 locals recommend
It's a fun atmosphere with lots of flavor! Tacos, and many Mexican delights!
Even if you are not vegetarian, the food is dynamite.. In a popular location called, Hyde Park
146 locals recommend
Mother's Cafe
146 locals recommend
Even if you are not vegetarian, the food is dynamite.. In a popular location called, Hyde Park
It is as sweet as it can be - from the ambience to the goods. It's located in the Mueller Community. Research this area for other activities, like movies theatre.
12 locals recommend
Bribery Bakery Mueller
1900 Simond Avenue
12 locals recommend
It is as sweet as it can be - from the ambience to the goods. It's located in the Mueller Community. Research this area for other activities, like movies theatre.
It is a kitchy , retro style, industrial looking space - on 38th St venue (there are other locations) Staff is as super as vibe, food is comforting - egg benedict and pancakes are specialities. Have bar and music on certain days.
214 locals recommend
Snooze an AM Eatery
1700 S Lamar Blvd
214 locals recommend
It is a kitchy , retro style, industrial looking space - on 38th St venue (there are other locations) Staff is as super as vibe, food is comforting - egg benedict and pancakes are specialities. Have bar and music on certain days.
The Ultimate Whole Foods! Can stay and eat, or buy groceries and goods. Very close to me.
The Draft Shack
11920 Domain Drive
The Ultimate Whole Foods! Can stay and eat, or buy groceries and goods. Very close to me.
Fun place! Coffee, food, late night.. it is an indoor and outdoor eclectic scene.. yes I love my cafes.
176 locals recommend
Spider House Ballroom
2906 Fruth St
176 locals recommend
Fun place! Coffee, food, late night.. it is an indoor and outdoor eclectic scene.. yes I love my cafes.

Drinks & Nightlife

I am not one to party, but I am quite familiar with this area. It's in the Domain. Rock Rose has cafes, bars, clubs, etc. If you don't want to go downtown, this spot is just as happening.
45 locals recommend
Rock Rose Avenue
Rock Rose Avenue
45 locals recommend
I am not one to party, but I am quite familiar with this area. It's in the Domain. Rock Rose has cafes, bars, clubs, etc. If you don't want to go downtown, this spot is just as happening.
It's always happening! Small street jammed with lots to enjoy. Food carts, live music, restaurants, dancing, etc. Look up Rainey St.
212 locals recommend
Rainey Street Historic District
212 locals recommend
It's always happening! Small street jammed with lots to enjoy. Food carts, live music, restaurants, dancing, etc. Look up Rainey St.

Sightseeing

If it is in season, you get to watch a spectacular moment of 1.5 million little bats fly from under the Congress bridge at sunset times. Google it to find out about it! Just south of there on Congress is great for: shopping, eating, music, etc.
286 locals recommend
Congress Avenue Bridge
Congress Avenue
286 locals recommend
If it is in season, you get to watch a spectacular moment of 1.5 million little bats fly from under the Congress bridge at sunset times. Google it to find out about it! Just south of there on Congress is great for: shopping, eating, music, etc.
Great sunset view overlooking the Colorado River, and can see the downtown skyline to the left! Hiking trails as well, or to just get into nature for a moment.
36 locals recommend
Covert Park at Mount Bonnell
3800 Mt Bonnell Rd
36 locals recommend
Great sunset view overlooking the Colorado River, and can see the downtown skyline to the left! Hiking trails as well, or to just get into nature for a moment.
It's just fun! Bring your camera, and some spray paint and make your mark at this popular, colorful and free spot!
207 locals recommend
Graffiti Park at Castle Hill
1008 Baylor St
207 locals recommend
It's just fun! Bring your camera, and some spray paint and make your mark at this popular, colorful and free spot!

Parks & Nature

Hiking, chilling out, biking, etc. It's nature!
1533 locals recommend
Zilker Metropolitan Park
2207 Barton Springs Rd
1533 locals recommend
Hiking, chilling out, biking, etc. It's nature!
Get wet and enjoy a natural hot spring!
2454 locals recommend
Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton Dr
2454 locals recommend
Get wet and enjoy a natural hot spring!
It's close by and can enjoy nature. Look up for entrances, trails..
108 locals recommend
Walnut Creek Metropolitan Park
12138 N Lamar Blvd
108 locals recommend
It's close by and can enjoy nature. Look up for entrances, trails..

Arts & Culture

If you are an art enthusiast, this is the place to see!
644 locals recommend
The Blanton Museum of Art
200 East Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
644 locals recommend
If you are an art enthusiast, this is the place to see!
Check it out online.. It has a range of performances..
167 locals recommend
The Long Center for the Performing Arts
701 W Riverside Dr
167 locals recommend
Check it out online.. It has a range of performances..

Shopping

It has it all, check it out.. go online to find out which stores might be for you!!
768 locals recommend
The Domain
11410 Century Oaks Terrace
768 locals recommend
It has it all, check it out.. go online to find out which stores might be for you!!
Clothes and oddities. I love oddities and this place is fun to just look around and see what people have found to sell!
i luv vintage
2915 Guadalupe Street
Clothes and oddities. I love oddities and this place is fun to just look around and see what people have found to sell!
It is what the name of place says. It is filled to the brim with great items! Lots of unusual and ecclectic things to rummage through. Lots of tourists go there, some do buy things too!
194 locals recommend
Uncommon Objects
1602 Fort View Rd
194 locals recommend
It is what the name of place says. It is filled to the brim with great items! Lots of unusual and ecclectic things to rummage through. Lots of tourists go there, some do buy things too!

Essentials

It's right at the corner of my street. Can walk there..And, there's Chinese food and Pizza next to it!
CoinLess Laundry
1921 Cedar Bend Dr
It's right at the corner of my street. Can walk there..And, there's Chinese food and Pizza next to it!
HEB is common supermarket. But if you want something more specific, look it up. But this place has it all!
96 locals recommend
H-E-B
6001 W Parmer Ln
96 locals recommend
HEB is common supermarket. But if you want something more specific, look it up. But this place has it all!