Guidebook for Austin
Food Scene
Best interior Mexican food in town and very close to our house. Order the Chiles en Nogada with the cream pomegranate sauce! Yum! Tequila is also ON POINT here.
13 locals recommend
Hecho En Mexico Restaurant
6001 W William Cannon DrBest interior Mexican food in town and very close to our house. Order the Chiles en Nogada with the cream pomegranate sauce! Yum! Tequila is also ON POINT here.
Bouldin Creek Cafe
1900 S 1st StExcellent Vegetarian and Vegan spot! So Delicious!
This is a restaurant & bar & convenient store all in one! With a wine bar and two stages (in and out) this little local spot is an Austin treasure. The food is mostly Indian with some Austin specialties on the menu as well and it is ALL delicious!
267 locals recommend
Whip in
1950 S I-35 Frontage RdThis is a restaurant & bar & convenient store all in one! With a wine bar and two stages (in and out) this little local spot is an Austin treasure. The food is mostly Indian with some Austin specialties on the menu as well and it is ALL delicious!
Best pizza in town! Neapolitan style with a wood fired oven, this place is always bustling. Be prepared to wait with a glass of wine or beer as it is a very popular spot. Definitely worth the wait!
180 locals recommend
Bufalina Pizza
2215 E Cesar Chavez StBest pizza in town! Neapolitan style with a wood fired oven, this place is always bustling. Be prepared to wait with a glass of wine or beer as it is a very popular spot. Definitely worth the wait!
Uniquely Austin, this local treasure is a restaurant, coffee house, and bakery all in one. Many of the baked goods are vegan and/or GF. It is a must!
189 locals recommend
Thai Fresh
909 W Mary StUniquely Austin, this local treasure is a restaurant, coffee house, and bakery all in one. Many of the baked goods are vegan and/or GF. It is a must!
DELICIOUS pizza in the hill country. This spot is especially known for its pastrami.
110 locals recommend
Pieous
166 Hargraves DrDELICIOUS pizza in the hill country. This spot is especially known for its pastrami.
Gorgeous hill country escape and eat some of the best BBQ around here. Located only about 15 mins drive from our house, this is a MUST for meat lovers.
480 locals recommend
Salt Lick BBQ
18300 Farm to Market Rd 1826Gorgeous hill country escape and eat some of the best BBQ around here. Located only about 15 mins drive from our house, this is a MUST for meat lovers.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Spoke has been in Austin for many years and is still holding out amidst the insane development all around it. It is a country-western dance hall with a lot of history and charm. There are dance lessons Wed - Sat from 8:30 - 9:30 and the teacher is a hoot. Bring your boots and enjoy some of the culture that makes the south and Austin special.
478 locals recommend
Broken Spoke
3201 S Lamar BlvdThe Spoke has been in Austin for many years and is still holding out amidst the insane development all around it. It is a country-western dance hall with a lot of history and charm. There are dance lessons Wed - Sat from 8:30 - 9:30 and the teacher is a hoot. Bring your boots and enjoy some of the culture that makes the south and Austin special.
Parks & Nature
Spring fed pool open year-round. Bring a towel and hang out on the hill with all the other Austin locals on a sunny day!
2454 locals recommend
Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton DrSpring fed pool open year-round. Bring a towel and hang out on the hill with all the other Austin locals on a sunny day!
The Hike and Bike trail runs along Ladybird Lake for ten miles of trail. It is used avidly by runners and walkers (and a few people on bikes). There are loops that give options to run 3, 4, 5, 7, & 10 miles.
257 locals recommend
Ann And Roy Butler Hike And Bike Trail
The Hike and Bike trail runs along Ladybird Lake for ten miles of trail. It is used avidly by runners and walkers (and a few people on bikes). There are loops that give options to run 3, 4, 5, 7, & 10 miles.
Gorgeous swimming hole and hiking. Get there early as they turn people away once they reach capacity.
588 locals recommend
Hamilton Pool Preserve
24300 Hamilton Pool RdGorgeous swimming hole and hiking. Get there early as they turn people away once they reach capacity.
Beautiful swimming hole in Wimberley, not far from Austin. Make a reservation online!
119 locals recommend
Jacob's Well Natural Area
1699 Mt Sharp RdBeautiful swimming hole in Wimberley, not far from Austin. Make a reservation online!
Local swimming spot that is more like a river than a swimming hole. Beautifully groomed area near the banks for relaxing and having a picnic.
275 locals recommend
Blue Hole Regional Park
333 Blue Hole LnLocal swimming spot that is more like a river than a swimming hole. Beautifully groomed area near the banks for relaxing and having a picnic.
This private property is lawless and more of a local/party scene as alcohol is permitted. Picnic tables and grills are strewn about as well as a kid's pool. The spring area is absolutely stunning. Bring your floatie or just lay out on the rocks and soak in what is amazing about the hill country of Austin.
185 locals recommend
Krause Springs
424 Co Rd 404This private property is lawless and more of a local/party scene as alcohol is permitted. Picnic tables and grills are strewn about as well as a kid's pool. The spring area is absolutely stunning. Bring your floatie or just lay out on the rocks and soak in what is amazing about the hill country of Austin.