Guidebook for Austin
Essentials
Walmart Supercenter
2701 S I-35 Frontage RdClose by Walmart!
H-E-B
603 Louis Henna BlvdHEB!
Everything Else
La Frontera
La Frontera has it all! Shopping, restaurants, etc...
Sweet Austin spot to lay in the sun & take a dip, bring your pup for a run, go for a bike ride - pretty much anything zen, outdoors, chill time in a scenic atmosphere.
531 locals recommend
Barton Creek Greenbelt
3755 South Capital of Texas HighwaySweet Austin spot to lay in the sun & take a dip, bring your pup for a run, go for a bike ride - pretty much anything zen, outdoors, chill time in a scenic atmosphere.
Food, drinks, beach waterpark... what else do you need?
94 locals recommend
Volente Beach Resort & Waterpark
16107 FM2769Food, drinks, beach waterpark... what else do you need?
Awesome hike & bike trails, watering hole, parks & recreation hangout, disc golf course, etc...
1533 locals recommend
Zilker Metropolitan Park
2207 Barton Springs RdAwesome hike & bike trails, watering hole, parks & recreation hangout, disc golf course, etc...
The lake is where to be in the heat of the summer. Find someone with a boat (or rent one) & hook up with other boaters for a great time in Devil's Cove!
151 locals recommend
Lake Travis
The lake is where to be in the heat of the summer. Find someone with a boat (or rent one) & hook up with other boaters for a great time in Devil's Cove!
Hippie Hollow Park
7000 Comanche TrailWeird Austin nude beach, if you're into that sorta thing!
Rent a kayak, paddle board, or skinny up on Lake Austin - or go for a jog on the beautiful trails around the lake.
959 locals recommend
Lady Bird Lake
Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike TrailRent a kayak, paddle board, or skinny up on Lake Austin - or go for a jog on the beautiful trails around the lake.
Cool beloved Austin swimming hole at a constant 68 degree spring fed pool. No outside food or drink allowed, no smoking. $2-4 entrance fee.
2454 locals recommend
Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton DrCool beloved Austin swimming hole at a constant 68 degree spring fed pool. No outside food or drink allowed, no smoking. $2-4 entrance fee.
Awesome camping spot. Amazing water fall in the natural spring watering hole, complete with a rope swing and a spot for cliff jumping. Camp overnight or grill out through the day. No pets allowed.
185 locals recommend
Krause Springs
424 Co Rd 404Awesome camping spot. Amazing water fall in the natural spring watering hole, complete with a rope swing and a spot for cliff jumping. Camp overnight or grill out through the day. No pets allowed.
The Drag
453-401 W 23rd StLots of shops & eateries, crossing right through UT campus.
South Congress
Lots of weird Austin shopping & awesome eats.
Really nice area to shop, eat, and bar hop. Good spot for brunch & Sunday Funday.
768 locals recommend
The Domain
11410 Century Oaks TerraceReally nice area to shop, eat, and bar hop. Good spot for brunch & Sunday Funday.
Park & Ride Metro Rail (also a bus stop) - 7 minute drive & it takes you right to the heart of downtown. You can bring your bike on board too! $7 all day pass, completely worth not driving & parking.
16 locals recommend
Howard Station
3710 W Howard LnPark & Ride Metro Rail (also a bus stop) - 7 minute drive & it takes you right to the heart of downtown. You can bring your bike on board too! $7 all day pass, completely worth not driving & parking.
Merrilltown/Yora
Bus stop close to the house - just short of a mile walk.
Food Scene
Must go landmark Mexican restaurant with a great taco bar, margarita's, and your occasional run in with celebrities.
398 locals recommend
Güero's Taco Bar
1412 S Congress AveMust go landmark Mexican restaurant with a great taco bar, margarita's, and your occasional run in with celebrities.
Right around the corner from us with an awesome happy hour that is basically all day. Best sushi for the price.
Sushi Nini
117 Louis Henna BlvdRight around the corner from us with an awesome happy hour that is basically all day. Best sushi for the price.
Starbucks
1010 I-35Closest Starbucks to the house.
An Austin must for BBQ... but if you don't want to wait in line for 5 hours, their sister BBQ truck is just as good! Go for La BBQ on E. Cesar Chavez & Chicon.
919 locals recommend
Franklin Barbecue
900 E 11th StAn Austin must for BBQ... but if you don't want to wait in line for 5 hours, their sister BBQ truck is just as good! Go for La BBQ on E. Cesar Chavez & Chicon.
Awesome wings & drinks! And if you don't like their wings, they'll give you the bird! Try a Pluckers lemonade. If you are daring, do the fire in the hole challenge!
72 locals recommend
Pluckers Wing Bar
2222 Rio Grande StAwesome wings & drinks! And if you don't like their wings, they'll give you the bird! Try a Pluckers lemonade. If you are daring, do the fire in the hole challenge!
A great local spot to start your day off right. Grab a cup of Jo, plug in to wifi, then take a stroll down South Congress.
495 locals recommend
Jo's Coffee
1300 S Congress AveA great local spot to start your day off right. Grab a cup of Jo, plug in to wifi, then take a stroll down South Congress.
Awesome food and amazing dining/bar experience. When you are done, enjoy some underground jazz music downstairs at the Elephant Room.
85 locals recommend
Swift's Attic
315 Congress AveAwesome food and amazing dining/bar experience. When you are done, enjoy some underground jazz music downstairs at the Elephant Room.
Hopdoddy Burger Bar
1400 S Congress AveAustin's best burger, says ..............everyone!
An Austin staple. Best patio for a beautiful Saturday. Too many amazing items on the menu to feature!
171 locals recommend
Shady Grove
1624 Barton Springs RdAn Austin staple. Best patio for a beautiful Saturday. Too many amazing items on the menu to feature!
Great place to eat & have some cocktails on the lake. Awesome breeze & view, watch cool water sports, jump in off the deck if you're feeling it.
269 locals recommend
Hula Hut
3825 Lake Austin BlvdGreat place to eat & have some cocktails on the lake. Awesome breeze & view, watch cool water sports, jump in off the deck if you're feeling it.
Cool retro, creative taco spot with 6 locations throughout Austin. The SoCo location has the best atmosphere - a great stop for lunch between shops on a Congress walk.
1075 locals recommend
Torchy's Tacos
2809 S 1st StCool retro, creative taco spot with 6 locations throughout Austin. The SoCo location has the best atmosphere - a great stop for lunch between shops on a Congress walk.
Uchi
801 S Lamar BlvdBest. Sushi. Ever.
Home of the famous Don Juan breakfast taco! Every visit greeted with a shake by Juan himself.
The food truly is... 'Juan' in a million.
281 locals recommend
Juan in a Million
2300 E Cesar Chavez StHome of the famous Don Juan breakfast taco! Every visit greeted with a shake by Juan himself.
The food truly is... 'Juan' in a million.
24 hour cafe, awesome! No downtown evening would be complete without capping off your evening at Magnolia.
478 locals recommend
Magnolia Cafe
1920 S Congress Ave24 hour cafe, awesome! No downtown evening would be complete without capping off your evening at Magnolia.
AMAZING cupcakes. Even if you don't like sweets, you can't leave Austin without trying at least one! The red velvet is the bomb.
84 locals recommend
Hey Cupcake!
4209 Airport BoulevardAMAZING cupcakes. Even if you don't like sweets, you can't leave Austin without trying at least one! The red velvet is the bomb.
Sightseeing
Congress Avenue Bridge
Congress AvenueSee a bunch of bats at dusk. Weird, smelly, cool, Austin.
Amazing view of the city - come for sunrise or sunset & bring a picnic!
54 locals recommend
Pennybacker Bridge
5300 N Capital of Texas HwyAmazing view of the city - come for sunrise or sunset & bring a picnic!
Hike up to a cool observation cliff & see the city over the lake. Pack some wine & cheese and watch the sunset over the water.
83 locals recommend
Mount Bonnell Viewing Platform
Hike up to a cool observation cliff & see the city over the lake. Pack some wine & cheese and watch the sunset over the water.
Texas Senate
1200 Congress AveVisit our Capitol!
Want to experience some weird Austin? This outdoor art gallery is a great place to start! Inspiring stories laid out the rocks walls, even watch an artist paint their canvas right in front of you!
130 locals recommend
HOPE Outdoor Gallery
741 Dalton LaneWant to experience some weird Austin? This outdoor art gallery is a great place to start! Inspiring stories laid out the rocks walls, even watch an artist paint their canvas right in front of you!
Really cook cavern just north of Austin. Find some beautiful gems or purchase some cool souvenirs.
129 locals recommend
Inner Space Cavern
4200 S I-35 Frontage RdReally cook cavern just north of Austin. Find some beautiful gems or purchase some cool souvenirs.
Mayfield Park and Nature Preserve
3505 W 35th StThey have beautiful Peacocks!
Austin doesn't get much weirder than here! Must call ahead for appointment & bring your $10 donation.
110 locals recommend
Cathedral of Junk
4422 Lareina DrAustin doesn't get much weirder than here! Must call ahead for appointment & bring your $10 donation.
Museum of The Weird
412 E 6th StSelf explained.
One minute you're driving down the streets of downtown Austin, the next minute you're floating down the river on this quack-tastic tour. :-)
46 locals recommend
Austin Duck Adventures
602 E 4th StOne minute you're driving down the streets of downtown Austin, the next minute you're floating down the river on this quack-tastic tour. :-)
Drinks & Nightlife
Third Base
3107 S I-35 Frontage RdCool sports bar close to the house with 50+ - 50" TV's.
Fast Eddie's Round Rock
100 Parker DrPool hall right down the street, plus darts, shuffle board, foosball, etc...
One of my favorite hangouts - go play trivia or sand volleyball! Really awesome patio for hanging, watching live music, or throwing some bags.
215 locals recommend
Moontower Saloon
10212 Menchaca RdOne of my favorite hangouts - go play trivia or sand volleyball! Really awesome patio for hanging, watching live music, or throwing some bags.
Spend a night up and down Rainey Street for a great bar hopping experience. It's the thing to do... are
you cool?
793 locals recommend
Rainey Street
Rainey StreetSpend a night up and down Rainey Street for a great bar hopping experience. It's the thing to do... are
you cool?
Ego's Bar
510 S Congress AveCool tucked away karaoke bar. Get your groove on.
Cheap drinks, bar hopping, great people watching lol ...ever seen a cop on a horse in the middle of downtown watching for drunks??
395 locals recommend
East 6th Street
East 6th StreetCheap drinks, bar hopping, great people watching lol ...ever seen a cop on a horse in the middle of downtown watching for drunks??
Nice bar with bowling & games (great adult playground for more than just a bar).
55 locals recommend
The Goodnight
2700 West Anderson LaneNice bar with bowling & games (great adult playground for more than just a bar).
Saxon Pub
1320 S Lamar BlvdGo see local Austin icon on a Monday night - Bob Schneider.
Arts & Culture
iFLY - Austin
13265 US-183Sweet indoor skydiving, what?!?
Pretty close movie theater with a twist - watch a flick with dinner & a brew!
33 locals recommend
Flix Brewhouse Round Rock
2200 S I-35 Frontage RdPretty close movie theater with a twist - watch a flick with dinner & a brew!
A super Austin movie, cocktail, dinner experience. The only way to watch a movie in my mind!
70 locals recommend
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Lakeline
14028 US-183A super Austin movie, cocktail, dinner experience. The only way to watch a movie in my mind!
Top Golf is an awesome time! Doesn't matter if you suck, or golf is not your "thing". Great food, drinks, hanging with friends, great time all around.
143 locals recommend
Topgolf
2700 Esperanza CrossingTop Golf is an awesome time! Doesn't matter if you suck, or golf is not your "thing". Great food, drinks, hanging with friends, great time all around.
Peter Pan Mini Golf
1207 Barton Springs RdFun BYOB mini golf. 'Nuff said.
Red's Indoor Range
6200 US-290Shooting range - you're in Texas!
Take me out to the ballgame, take me out to the field. When was the last time you went to a baseball game? Cold hot-dogs and flat beer, the day doesn't get better than this! #totallyworthit
16 locals recommend
Round Rock Express Baseball Club
3400 E Palm Valley BlvdTake me out to the ballgame, take me out to the field. When was the last time you went to a baseball game? Cold hot-dogs and flat beer, the day doesn't get better than this! #totallyworthit
Go see a double feature Drive-In! You can walk in with a chair, or take a car slot, but reserve ahead online and get there early for a great spot!
45 locals recommend
Blue Starlite Mini Urban Drive-in
2015 E M. Franklin AveGo see a double feature Drive-In! You can walk in with a chair, or take a car slot, but reserve ahead online and get there early for a great spot!
Catch a free concert in the park, enjoy Blues on the Green on a summer Wednesday, or pack a picnic and enjoy the view.
246 locals recommend
Auditorium Shores at Town Lake Metropolitan Park
900 W Riverside DrCatch a free concert in the park, enjoy Blues on the Green on a summer Wednesday, or pack a picnic and enjoy the view.
Grab a sixer and your pals to tune up your short game or goof off and enjoy a beautiful day outside swinging the sticks.
63 locals recommend
Butler Park Pitch & Putt
201 Lee Barton DrGrab a sixer and your pals to tune up your short game or goof off and enjoy a beautiful day outside swinging the sticks.
Shopping
Round Rock Premium Outlets
4401 N Interstate Hwy 35Great outlet mall center.
Uncommon Objects
1602 Fort View RdJust read the title...!
Toy Joy
403 West 2nd StreetFun unique toy store. Something for the kid in all of us.
Wanderland Shops
3419 N Lamar BlvdIt's a wander land... get it?
Monkey See Monkey Do!
1712 S Congress AveAnother weird shop.
Off the Wall
1704 South Congress AvenueCool store with a lot of random items & novelties.
One of a kind costume store - whether you are looking for a Halloween costume, some rare threads, or just window shopping, this store is a must.
87 locals recommend
Lucy in Disguise with Diamonds
1506 S Congress AveOne of a kind costume store - whether you are looking for a Halloween costume, some rare threads, or just window shopping, this store is a must.