Will and Monica's Quest Log
Bars
The Continental Gallery
1313 S Congress AveClassic South Congress spot.
Honky-tonk and two step, if you want to go way back. Pretty sure they still offer live dancing lessons several nights a week.
478 residents recomanen
Broken Spoke
3201 S Lamar BlvdHonky-tonk and two step, if you want to go way back. Pretty sure they still offer live dancing lessons several nights a week.
City/town information
Dripping Springs
Heard about Texas Hill Country? You should check it out.
Outdoor activities
Incredible natural springs swimming spot. This is a quintessential Austin experience.
2454 residents recomanen
Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton DrIncredible natural springs swimming spot. This is a quintessential Austin experience.
Nature at its best, assuming you're not there when it's flooding. Lovely hikes and bird watching. Enjoy another classic Texas spot.
318 residents recomanen
Parc Estatal de Pedernales Falls
2585 Park Rd 6026Nature at its best, assuming you're not there when it's flooding. Lovely hikes and bird watching. Enjoy another classic Texas spot.
Enchanted Rock Summit
Name says it all. But you should still go.
This natural cave and pool is breathtaking. A short hike in delivers a truly unique experience and is only a short drive from Austin. It's a great half-day trip.
588 residents recomanen
Reserva de Hamilton Pool
24300 Hamilton Pool RdThis natural cave and pool is breathtaking. A short hike in delivers a truly unique experience and is only a short drive from Austin. It's a great half-day trip.
If I had to pick one place which captures Austin, this is it - Beautiful, healthy, outdoor activities in the heart of downtown.
959 residents recomanen
Lady Bird Lake
Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike TrailIf I had to pick one place which captures Austin, this is it - Beautiful, healthy, outdoor activities in the heart of downtown.
Absolutely love this place. It's super close and fun to just stroll through.
429 residents recomanen
Jardí Botànic de Zilker
2220 Barton Springs RdAbsolutely love this place. It's super close and fun to just stroll through.
Live Performance
Amazing, famous live performance venue. Get your vaccination and get to the show.
135 residents recomanen
Emo's Austin
2015 E Riverside DrAmazing, famous live performance venue. Get your vaccination and get to the show.
No introduction required, I'm sure. If you're lucky you'll get to attend in person, in 100+ degree weather.
98 residents recomanen
Austin City Limits Festival
2100 Barton Springs RdNo introduction required, I'm sure. If you're lucky you'll get to attend in person, in 100+ degree weather.
Neighborhoods
One of our favorite spots in Austin (or anywhere). Wonderful, walkable shopping, dining, and bars which is also close to Town Lake and downtown. Also, we met at Hotel San Jose so it has a special place in our hearts.
650 residents recomanen
South Congress
One of our favorite spots in Austin (or anywhere). Wonderful, walkable shopping, dining, and bars which is also close to Town Lake and downtown. Also, we met at Hotel San Jose so it has a special place in our hearts.
Dining
Austin BBQ staple located in nearby TX hill country. It's worth a short drive out of the city, especially if you're headed south to San Antonio.
480 residents recomanen
Salt Lick BBQ
18300 Farm to Market Rd 1826Austin BBQ staple located in nearby TX hill country. It's worth a short drive out of the city, especially if you're headed south to San Antonio.
Probably my single favorite restaurant in Austin, diner style. Breakfast is especially great but you should go anytime, honestly.
478 residents recomanen
Magnolia Cafe
1920 S Congress AveProbably my single favorite restaurant in Austin, diner style. Breakfast is especially great but you should go anytime, honestly.