Austin, TX
Food scene
Via 313 Pizza
10106 W 6th StThe best pizza + they have vegetarian/vegan options!
True Food Kitchen
222 West AvenueA must for vegetarians/vegans!
Interstellar BBQ
12233 Ranch Rd 620 NOne of the best BBQ places!
Salt Lick
3350 E Palm Valley BlvdTop BBQ restaurant
1618 Asian Fusion
1618 E Riverside DrBest Thai food in Austin.
Hopdoddy Burger Bar
1400 S Congress AveGreat gourmet burgers!
Güero's Taco Bar
1412 S Congress AveAmazing margaritas
Dolce Neve Gelato
1713 S 1st StLucky Robot
1303 S Congress AveAmazing sushi selection with some fusion touches. Great for brunch!
Up-scale Mexican restaurant with the largest Tequila selection in Austin.
191 locals recommend
La Condesa
400 W 2nd StUp-scale Mexican restaurant with the largest Tequila selection in Austin.
Magnolia Cafe
1920 S Congress AveGreat casual place to grab American comfort food, open 24 hours!
Uchi
801 S Lamar BlvdRated as the best sushi in Austin
Drinks/ Nightlife
Amazing coffee and a great outdoor dining area with multiple food trucks
205 locals recommend
Cosmic Coffee + Beer Garden
121 Pickle RdAmazing coffee and a great outdoor dining area with multiple food trucks
Whisler's
1816 E 6th StGreat locals bar. Check out the bar on the 2nd floor!
The Austin Beer Garden Brewing Co.
1305 W Oltorf StGreat food along with great brews
The Continental Gallery
1313 S Congress AveR&B themed downstairs with live music on the weekends. Check out the Japanese-American bar upstairs.
242 locals recommend
C-Boys Heart and Soul
2008 S Congress AveR&B themed downstairs with live music on the weekends. Check out the Japanese-American bar upstairs.
Sightseeing
This is a must to see the grand scheme of Downtown Austin in all its beauty! Its a great trail to walk, run, or bike!
959 locals recommend
Lady Bird Lake
Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike TrailThis is a must to see the grand scheme of Downtown Austin in all its beauty! Its a great trail to walk, run, or bike!
An incredible once in a lifetime experience! Thousands of bats come out from under the bridge around sunset and flys around the sky in waves.
131 locals recommend
Statesman Bat Observation Center
305 S Congress AveAn incredible once in a lifetime experience! Thousands of bats come out from under the bridge around sunset and flys around the sky in waves.
Zilker Botanical Garden
2220 Barton Springs RdGreat for families!
Activities
Little Stacy Neighborhood Park
1500 Alameda DrA great park for kids and families
Great for family and kids to cool off during hot summer months.
158 locals recommend
Big Stacy Neighborhood Park
700 E Live Oak StGreat for family and kids to cool off during hot summer months.
Rowing Dock
2418 Stratford DrPaddle boarding is a must in Austin during warmer months
The Long Center for the Performing Arts
701 W Riverside DrCheck updated schedule
A different type of way to experience the theaters! There are multiple around the city.
107 locals recommend
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Slaughter Lane
5701 W Slaughter LnA different type of way to experience the theaters! There are multiple around the city.
Shop
Big Top Candy Shop
1706 S Congress AveA nostalgic little sweet shop you must see!
This is like Austin’s super super market for easy grocery shopping. They offer a convenient delivery service as well!
227 locals recommend
H-E-B plus!
2508 E Riverside DrThis is like Austin’s super super market for easy grocery shopping. They offer a convenient delivery service as well!
Central Market
4477 S Lamar BlvdFresh food throughout!