Guidebook for Austin
Food Scene
Less than 5 minute walk, and owned (at least partly) by Austin's own Sandra Bullock.
13 locals recommend
Bess Bistro
500 W 6th StLess than 5 minute walk, and owned (at least partly) by Austin's own Sandra Bullock.
Two words, "woo" and "hoo!" Bring your date, your wallet, and have a blast.
71 locals recommend
Perry's Steakhouse & Grille
114 W 7th StTwo words, "woo" and "hoo!" Bring your date, your wallet, and have a blast.
Internationally renowned BBQ. Come early & be ready to stand in line :)
919 locals recommend
Franklin Barbecue
900 E 11th StInternationally renowned BBQ. Come early & be ready to stand in line :)
The Hideout Coffee House
617 Congress AveCoffee...
Everything Else
Departure Lounge
701 S Capital of Texas HwyWonderful, low key lounge to start your evening right.
Esther's Follies
525 E 6th StGreat laughs nightly
The Blanton Museum of Art
200 East Martin Luther King Junior BoulevardMore Austin art/culture
Zilker Metropolitan Park
2207 Barton Springs RdWalk to ACL festival in 20 minutes!
Open almost every day of the year, known for being chilly in the summer and warm in the winter, Barton Springs is a natural spring sensation.
2454 locals recommend
Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton DrOpen almost every day of the year, known for being chilly in the summer and warm in the winter, Barton Springs is a natural spring sensation.
This and a handful of shopping outlets are just a 10-15 minute walk away!
25 locals recommend
Anthropologie
601 N Lamar BlvdThis and a handful of shopping outlets are just a 10-15 minute walk away!
Kingdom
505 East 7th StreetWalk to this dancing hotspot
Barcelona
209 East 6th StreetWalk to this dancing hotspot
Plush
617 Red River StWalk to this dancing hotspot
"Ya cain't swing a cat without hittin' a live music venue". This is your jazz sanctuary. It's underground, literally!
224 locals recommend
Elephant Room
315 Congress Ave"Ya cain't swing a cat without hittin' a live music venue". This is your jazz sanctuary. It's underground, literally!
Austin Convention Center
500 E Cesar Chavez StSXSW and other large events.
Drinks & Nightlife
Stubb's Bar-B-Q
801 Red River StLive music, drinks & great BBQ.
"Ya cain't swing a cat without hittin' a live music venue". This is one
11 locals recommend
Rattle Inn
610 Nueces Street"Ya cain't swing a cat without hittin' a live music venue". This is one
Arts & Culture
Russell Collection Fine Art Gallery
1009 W 6th StArt/culture in Austin.
Shopping
Waterloo Records
600 N Lamar BlvdAustin's longest standing music outlet