Guidebook for Austin
Arts & Culture
Esther's Follies
525 E 6th StComedy club. Best in town by far.
Movie house and eatery. Great place to go for a relaxing night out!
770 locals recommend
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema South Lamar
1120 S Lamar BlvdMovie house and eatery. Great place to go for a relaxing night out!
Food Scene
Searsucker
415 Colorado StGreat food and atmosphere
Gourdough's Donuts
Best doughnuts EVER!
Easy Tiger
1501 E 7th StGreat food!
Tacodeli
4200 N Lamar BlvdBest Taco's in Austin, in our opinion!
The Jackalope
404 E 6th StGreat food and fun atmosphere!
Want to see the best sunset in Austin? Travel out to The Oasis and watch the sunset on one of their many deck over Lake Travis!
506 locals recommend
The Oasis On Lake Travis
6550 Comanche TrailWant to see the best sunset in Austin? Travel out to The Oasis and watch the sunset on one of their many deck over Lake Travis!
Great and unique pizza that delivers to the house! Definitely a great choice for a meal in one night!
321 locals recommend
East Side Pies
1401 Rosewood AveGreat and unique pizza that delivers to the house! Definitely a great choice for a meal in one night!
Everything Else
Home of the Texas Longhorns. Campus tours are offered at the visitors center off of 25th and Guadalupe without needing a reservation.
238 locals recommend
The University of Texas at Austin
2515 SpeedwayHome of the Texas Longhorns. Campus tours are offered at the visitors center off of 25th and Guadalupe without needing a reservation.
Rent a kayak, canoe, or stand up paddle board at Rowing Dock and hit up Lady Bird Lake for a day on the water in the middle of Downtown Austin!
148 locals recommend
Rowing Dock
2418 Stratford DrRent a kayak, canoe, or stand up paddle board at Rowing Dock and hit up Lady Bird Lake for a day on the water in the middle of Downtown Austin!
Drinks & Nightlife
Everyone has to experience the infamous 6th street at least once in their lives. We recommend West 6th street but East 6th street is great for people watching.
334 locals recommend
West 6th Street
West 6th StreetEveryone has to experience the infamous 6th street at least once in their lives. We recommend West 6th street but East 6th street is great for people watching.
Sway
1417 S 1st StBest Thai food in Austin, bar none!
Swift's Attic
315 Congress AveFun and laid back atmosphere with great food and drinks!
Take a tour of the famous Jester King Brewery and try out some of Austins very own craft beer. Craft been is a huge part of the Austin culture.
298 locals recommend
Jester King
13187 Fitzhugh RdTake a tour of the famous Jester King Brewery and try out some of Austins very own craft beer. Craft been is a huge part of the Austin culture.
One of the many 6th street bars that we suggest you check out while you're here.
7 locals recommend
Dizzy Rooster
306 E 6th StOne of the many 6th street bars that we suggest you check out while you're here.
Historic District of Homes that have been converted into bars. This is a MUST SEE while in Austin. 6th street may be famous but Rainey Street is where the locals go.
793 locals recommend
Rainey Street
Rainey StreetHistoric District of Homes that have been converted into bars. This is a MUST SEE while in Austin. 6th street may be famous but Rainey Street is where the locals go.
Sightseeing
Beautiful hike and bike trail. Rent a bike for a day from Austin Bike Rental for just $18 and enjoy riding around this beautiful lake. Or jump in a canoe, kayak, or on a paddle board and jump in!
267 locals recommend
Lady Bird Lake Trail
Lady Bird Lake TrailBeautiful hike and bike trail. Rent a bike for a day from Austin Bike Rental for just $18 and enjoy riding around this beautiful lake. Or jump in a canoe, kayak, or on a paddle board and jump in!
Beautiful works of graffiti art painted on multiple levels of concrete. You could be there for hours and still not see everything! This is a MUST SEE.
207 locals recommend
Graffiti Park at Castle Hill
1008 Baylor StBeautiful works of graffiti art painted on multiple levels of concrete. You could be there for hours and still not see everything! This is a MUST SEE.
Jump on into Barton Spring Pool, a natural spring where everyone goes to swim. Make sure it's a warm day though; the water is pretty cold!
2454 locals recommend
Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton DrJump on into Barton Spring Pool, a natural spring where everyone goes to swim. Make sure it's a warm day though; the water is pretty cold!
Hike up a hill to the top of the 360 overlook for a spectacular view of the 360 bridge & Lake Austin. This is a famous Austin spot. We recommend going at sundown and bring a camera!
54 locals recommend
Pennybacker Bridge
5300 N Capital of Texas HwyHike up a hill to the top of the 360 overlook for a spectacular view of the 360 bridge & Lake Austin. This is a famous Austin spot. We recommend going at sundown and bring a camera!