Guidebook for Austin
Sightseeing
Natural spring kept at a cool 65 with a sweet diving board. The best for hot summer days. $3 entry!
2454 residents recomanen
Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton DrNatural spring kept at a cool 65 with a sweet diving board. The best for hot summer days. $3 entry!
An expansive park with volleyball courts and plenty of pick-up soccer game action. Take the Frisbee and football and have some fun.
99 residents recomanen
Zilker
An expansive park with volleyball courts and plenty of pick-up soccer game action. Take the Frisbee and football and have some fun.
Walk or run the trail around Austin's beautiful Lady Bird Lake.
959 residents recomanen
Lady Bird Lake
Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike TrailWalk or run the trail around Austin's beautiful Lady Bird Lake.
Lots of shopping! Neat little shops and a killer view of the city!
447 residents recomanen
South Congress Avenue
South Congress AvenueLots of shopping! Neat little shops and a killer view of the city!
History, dude! Come check out the largest capitol building in the US. Everything is bigger in Texas, y'all!
1119 residents recomanen
Texas Senate
1200 Congress AveHistory, dude! Come check out the largest capitol building in the US. Everything is bigger in Texas, y'all!
Home of ACL, Blues on the Green, and all the weekend fun! :)
1533 residents recomanen
Parc Metropolità de Zilker
2207 Barton Springs RdHome of ACL, Blues on the Green, and all the weekend fun! :)
Drinks & Nightlife
The hippest part of town is East 6th. Traverse the streets for great bars from divey to classy.
395 residents recomanen
East 6th Street
East 6th StreetThe hippest part of town is East 6th. Traverse the streets for great bars from divey to classy.
Live music and 2 stepping. Great bar with great prices in a super fun area.
672 residents recomanen
The White Horse
500 Comal StLive music and 2 stepping. Great bar with great prices in a super fun area.
Our favorite bar on the East side. Super chill environment and super cocktails - try the Spicy Knees!
114 residents recomanen
Rio Rita
1203 Chicon StOur favorite bar on the East side. Super chill environment and super cocktails - try the Spicy Knees!
West 6th is the upscale part of town where the bars are a little nicer and drinks a lot pricier. Go have a dance party on the Ranch rooftop.
45 residents recomanen
The Ranch
710 W 6th StWest 6th is the upscale part of town where the bars are a little nicer and drinks a lot pricier. Go have a dance party on the Ranch rooftop.
Spider House Ballroom
2906 Fruth StVery hip, fun bar in the midst of campus.
Austin Beerworks
3001 Industrial TerraceBeer. Enough said!
Key Bar
617 W 6th StOutdoor bar with very cool vibe!
TNT Tacos and Tequila
507 Pressler StGreat brunch spot!
Yellow Jacket Social Club
1704 E 5th StAwesome vibes here!
HOTEL VEGAS
1502 E 6th StFun fun fun bar!
Would highly recommend coming here one night! Very unique street. Houses turned into bars.
793 residents recomanen
Rainey Street
Rainey StreetWould highly recommend coming here one night! Very unique street. Houses turned into bars.
One of the coolest ideas for a bar! Made from shipping containers.
86 residents recomanen
Container Bar
90 Rainey StOne of the coolest ideas for a bar! Made from shipping containers.
Icenhauer's
83 Rainey StOne of our favorite bars for the unique cocktails!
Multiple bars for fancy, over-priced drinks. Pool parties on rooftop pool on Sundays!
78 residents recomanen
W Austin
200 Lavaca StMultiple bars for fancy, over-priced drinks. Pool parties on rooftop pool on Sundays!
Hotel San Jose Lounge
1316 S Congress AveThe courtyard is a perfect place to get a drink!
Weather Up
1808 E Cesar Chavez StHigh Quality cocktail bar
Cheer Up Charlies
900 Red River StReally great bar with nice outdoor space
Black Sheep Lodge
2108 S Lamar BlvdGreat place to catch a game
Food Scene
Curra's Grill
614 E Oltorf StGood Mexican food, better Avocado margaritas.
Best tacos in town, but you MUST get the queso, which is perhaps the best in the world.
1075 residents recomanen
Torchy's Tacos
2809 S 1st StBest tacos in town, but you MUST get the queso, which is perhaps the best in the world.
One of the top rated food spots in ATX for a reason. Fresh surf and ginormous portions. Get a basket if you're feeling brave.
17 residents recomanen
Turf N' Surf Po Boy
407 Lavaca StOne of the top rated food spots in ATX for a reason. Fresh surf and ginormous portions. Get a basket if you're feeling brave.
All vegetarian, all amazing. The veggie burger is to die for.
565 residents recomanen
Bouldin Creek Cafe
1900 S 1st StAll vegetarian, all amazing. The veggie burger is to die for.
Austin Java
1608 Barton Springs RoadGood coffee and good eats in a happening part of town.
Very creative flavors. One of our favorite local ice cream shops!
270 residents recomanen
Lick Honest Ice Creams
1100 S Lamar BlvdVery creative flavors. One of our favorite local ice cream shops!
Dominican Joe
Our neighboring coffee shop!
Our (kelly's) favorite tex-mex ;) Be sure to grab a Mexican martini
72 residents recomanen
Trudy's Texas Star
409 W 30th StOur (kelly's) favorite tex-mex ;) Be sure to grab a Mexican martini
If you are looking for a more upscale, Italian meal.. This is the ticket!
56 residents recomanen
Winflo Osteria
1315 West 6th StreetIf you are looking for a more upscale, Italian meal.. This is the ticket!
The Liberty
1618 East 6th StreetArguably some of the best food in Austin! Get the beet fries!!!
MUST get here early. You will wait in line for a few hours. Bring mimosas or drink of choice. This is an event. BEST bbq in Texas!
919 residents recomanen
Franklin Barbecue
900 E 11th StMUST get here early. You will wait in line for a few hours. Bring mimosas or drink of choice. This is an event. BEST bbq in Texas!
Largest beer selection in Texas. Very cool spot!!
264 residents recomanen
Banger's Sausage House & Beer Garden
79 Rainey StLargest beer selection in Texas. Very cool spot!!
JuiceLand
1625 Barton Springs RdBest juice and smoothies in Austin!
Cenote
1010 E Cesar Chavez StAwesome coffee shop with wonderful food and great outdoor space
Hillside Farmacy
1209 E 11th StA killer brunch
All meals are killer here but their brunch is one for the books. Expect long lines.
150 residents recomanen
Moonshine Grill
303 Red River StAll meals are killer here but their brunch is one for the books. Expect long lines.
Swift's Attic
315 Congress AveExcellent small dishes for dinner
Uchi
801 S Lamar BlvdThe best sushi you will ever eat.
Home Slice Pizza
1415 S Congress AveThe best pizza In austin.
Essentials
The original Whole Foods that lives up to the title. There's all kinds of food inside to eat immediately or take for later.
1332 residents recomanen
Whole Foods Market
525 N Lamar BlvdThe original Whole Foods that lives up to the title. There's all kinds of food inside to eat immediately or take for later.
A bit outside of town, but a great selection of inexpensive groceries.
289 residents recomanen
Trader Joe's
211 Walter Seaholm DrA bit outside of town, but a great selection of inexpensive groceries.
Not the fanciest grocery store but you can pick up your staples here on the cheap.
1667 residents recomanen
H-E-B
5808 Burnet RdNot the fanciest grocery store but you can pick up your staples here on the cheap.
HOPE Farmers Market
A Sunday farmers market
Arts & Culture
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema South Lamar
1120 S Lamar BlvdNewly renovated!!
Really great shows come through here. Check online for upcoming shows!
282 residents recomanen
Stubb's Bar-B-Q
801 Red River StReally great shows come through here. Check online for upcoming shows!
Emo's Austin
2015 E Riverside DrAnother great concert venue.
Everything Else
Barton Creek Greenbelt
3755 South Capital of Texas HighwayMiles and miles of hiking!
Easy Tiger
1501 E 7th StBeer garden and bakery!
Jester King
13187 Fitzhugh Rdawesome brewery!
Shopping
Uncommon Objects
1602 Fort View RdVery cool antique goods store!
Botiga Allens
1522 S Congress AveCowboy boots!!
The Domain
11410 Century Oaks TerraceVery upscale shopping mall