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Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
3600 Presidential BlvdThis is your way in and out of Austin
Entertainment & Activities
Austin Convention Center
500 E Cesar Chavez StThis is where most of the conventions take place
This is the place to go see your independent cinema. Cozy seats, great food selection.
347 locals recommend
Violet Crown Social Club
1111 E 6th StThis is the place to go see your independent cinema. Cozy seats, great food selection.
Craft beers, extensive food selection, crowd favorite movies, independent films and quirky re-runs? Yes, this is the place.
770 locals recommend
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema South Lamar
1120 S Lamar BlvdCraft beers, extensive food selection, crowd favorite movies, independent films and quirky re-runs? Yes, this is the place.
You'll never know you're in Texas once you hit the crystal clear waters of the Comal River in Gruene. There's nothing more iconic than tubing down the river and making friends along the way.
75 locals recommend
Rockin 'R' River Rides
1405 Gruene RdYou'll never know you're in Texas once you hit the crystal clear waters of the Comal River in Gruene. There's nothing more iconic than tubing down the river and making friends along the way.
The closest movies to our house with reclining seats and beer.
12 locals recommend
Cinemark Southpark Meadows
The closest movies to our house with reclining seats and beer.
Sightseeing
Regardless of your politics, this is a beautiful building with museums nearby and great to stroll afterwards around Congress Ave.
1119 locals recommend
Texas Senate
1200 Congress AveRegardless of your politics, this is a beautiful building with museums nearby and great to stroll afterwards around Congress Ave.
This cool town in the outskirts of Austin was founded by German immigrants. The main street has some great shops and several tasty places to eat. This is a great day trip destination
463 locals recommend
Fredericksburg
This cool town in the outskirts of Austin was founded by German immigrants. The main street has some great shops and several tasty places to eat. This is a great day trip destination
The town of Wimberley is just 45 minutes away from our house. Perfect for a day trip and to enjoy the unique shops along main street. While you're there take a short drive to the Blue Hole Regional Park and bring your bathing suit.
208 locals recommend
Wimberley
The town of Wimberley is just 45 minutes away from our house. Perfect for a day trip and to enjoy the unique shops along main street. While you're there take a short drive to the Blue Hole Regional Park and bring your bathing suit.
Parks & Nature
This is where the famous Austin City Limits Festival takes place. This beautiful park has well kept trails with beautiful views of downtown Austin and Lady Bird Lake.
1533 locals recommend
Zilker Metropolitan Park
2207 Barton Springs RdThis is where the famous Austin City Limits Festival takes place. This beautiful park has well kept trails with beautiful views of downtown Austin and Lady Bird Lake.
This is the crown jewel of this city. A fresh water spring with an average temperature of 68-70 degrees, ideal for year-round swimming.
2454 locals recommend
Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton DrThis is the crown jewel of this city. A fresh water spring with an average temperature of 68-70 degrees, ideal for year-round swimming.
Zilker Botanical Garden
2220 Barton Springs RdA wonderful place for an afternoon stroll.
This is a challenging hike along Barton Creek. Crystal clear waters run through this creek from Fall through Spring. A great spot all year round.
235 locals recommend
Barton Creek Greenbelt Trailhead
Barton Creek Greenbelt TrailThis is a challenging hike along Barton Creek. Crystal clear waters run through this creek from Fall through Spring. A great spot all year round.
With expansive views of the Colorado river and downtown Austin, Mt. Bonnell is minutes from downtown and very accessible. You'll never think you're in Texas.
1082 locals recommend
Mount Bonnell
With expansive views of the Colorado river and downtown Austin, Mt. Bonnell is minutes from downtown and very accessible. You'll never think you're in Texas.
This beautiful half crescent waterfall/swimming hole is just minutes away from the city.
588 locals recommend
Hamilton Pool Preserve
24300 Hamilton Pool RdThis beautiful half crescent waterfall/swimming hole is just minutes away from the city.
McKinney Falls State Park
5808 McKinney Falls PkwyGreat hikes, gorgeous scenery and just minutes away.
Another gem near Austin. Great hiking and beautiful scenery.
318 locals recommend
Pedernales Falls State Park
2585 Park Rd 6026Another gem near Austin. Great hiking and beautiful scenery.
Where else can you hike up a massive granite boulder and enjoy 360° views? You can combine this with a visit to nearby Fredericksbug.
301 locals recommend
Enchanted Rock Summit
Where else can you hike up a massive granite boulder and enjoy 360° views? You can combine this with a visit to nearby Fredericksbug.
Arts & Culture
A beautiful venue for any live performance.
167 locals recommend
The Long Center for the Performing Arts
701 W Riverside DrA beautiful venue for any live performance.
The Paramount Theatre
713 Congress AveAustin’s original performing arts venue.
One of our favorite music venue. Every seat is great in this place. If you're lucky you could score free tickets for a live recording of the famed Austin City Limits show on PBS.
326 locals recommend
ACL Live
310 W Willie Nelson BlvdOne of our favorite music venue. Every seat is great in this place. If you're lucky you could score free tickets for a live recording of the famed Austin City Limits show on PBS.
Another of the many great music venues in the city. This is one is located within the UT campus.
30 locals recommend
Bass Concert Hall
510 E 23rd StAnother of the many great music venues in the city. This is one is located within the UT campus.
The premier educational institution of Texas. The Longhorns notwithstanding.
238 locals recommend
The University of Texas at Austin
2515 SpeedwayThe premier educational institution of Texas. The Longhorns notwithstanding.
Umlauf Sculpture Garden & Museum
605 Azie Morton RdThis museum houses an impressive collection of artworks and sculptures and it's just steps away from the State Capitol
644 locals recommend
The Blanton Museum of Art
200 East Martin Luther King Junior BoulevardThis museum houses an impressive collection of artworks and sculptures and it's just steps away from the State Capitol
One of the most interesting presidents hailed from Texas. If you want to gain a broader perspective on this iconic president better set aside a good 2+ hours. It's a great place for history buffs.
240 locals recommend
LBJ Presidential Library
2313 Red River StOne of the most interesting presidents hailed from Texas. If you want to gain a broader perspective on this iconic president better set aside a good 2+ hours. It's a great place for history buffs.
Zach Theatre
202 S Lamar BlvdHome to Broadway in Austin.
Drinks & Nightlife
An Austin original since 1957. A must for anyone looking for great local talent.
815 locals recommend
The Continental Gallery
1313 S Congress AveAn Austin original since 1957. A must for anyone looking for great local talent.
An offspring of The Continental. This one is less than a mile down the road. The house band plays some mean blues.
242 locals recommend
C-Boys Heart and Soul
2008 S Congress AveAn offspring of The Continental. This one is less than a mile down the road. The house band plays some mean blues.
One of my favorite places to eat and hear live music. Legit pizza + brews + never a cover charge = great time.
435 locals recommend
The Austin Beer Garden Brewing Co.
1305 W Oltorf StOne of my favorite places to eat and hear live music. Legit pizza + brews + never a cover charge = great time.
A can't miss if you want to savor local and Texas state craft brews. The Via 313 pizza truck out in the back patio ain't bad either.
74 locals recommend
Craft Pride
61 Rainey StA can't miss if you want to savor local and Texas state craft brews. The Via 313 pizza truck out in the back patio ain't bad either.
Every time I go to this place there's always some unknown musician that just blows my mind.
13 locals recommend
Friends Bar
208 E 6th StEvery time I go to this place there's always some unknown musician that just blows my mind.
The local king of Craft beers. Their specialties are on the sour end.
298 locals recommend
Jester King
13187 Fitzhugh RdThe local king of Craft beers. Their specialties are on the sour end.
The newest member of the craft brewer family. All four of their offerings are outstanding. And oh, so close to downtown.
127 locals recommend
Blue Owl Brewing
2400 E Cesar Chavez StThe newest member of the craft brewer family. All four of their offerings are outstanding. And oh, so close to downtown.
Part of Austin's craft brewing movement. Their Porter Culture is one of my favorites.
112 locals recommend
Hops & Grain Brewing
507 Calles StPart of Austin's craft brewing movement. Their Porter Culture is one of my favorites.
Disregard it's warehouse location. The offerings from Adelbert's are among the best Austin has to offer.
40 locals recommend
Adelbert's Brewery
2314 Rutland DrDisregard it's warehouse location. The offerings from Adelbert's are among the best Austin has to offer.
This is a fun brewery. Check out their special releases. The Sputnik is out of this world :-)
87 locals recommend
Austin Beerworks
3001 Industrial TerraceThis is a fun brewery. Check out their special releases. The Sputnik is out of this world :-)
While you're out near Jester King, check out this smaller operation. A solid lineup of tasty brews.
26 locals recommend
Last Stand Brewing Company
12345 Pauls Valley RdWhile you're out near Jester King, check out this smaller operation. A solid lineup of tasty brews.
While out and about in this area, this distillery offers a solid selection of spirits in a relaxing environment.
171 locals recommend
Treaty Oak Distilling
16604 Fitzhugh RdWhile out and about in this area, this distillery offers a solid selection of spirits in a relaxing environment.
This bar is just down the street from out house and a great example of the Austin relaxed vibe.
215 locals recommend
Moontower Saloon
10212 Menchaca RdThis bar is just down the street from out house and a great example of the Austin relaxed vibe.
Just down the street from our house and slightly smaller than the Moontower.
33 locals recommend
Indian Roller
10006 Manchaca RdJust down the street from our house and slightly smaller than the Moontower.
This is not the cider you’re thinking about. These are complex flavors brought together by dedicated brewers.
18 locals recommend
Texas Keeper Cider
12521 Twin Creek RdThis is not the cider you’re thinking about. These are complex flavors brought together by dedicated brewers.
A local watering hole for the sport enthusiast.
19 locals recommend
Little Woodrow's Southpark Meadows
9500 I-35A local watering hole for the sport enthusiast.
Food Scene
Kid & pet friendly local beergarten with an extensive beer selection.
264 locals recommend
Banger's Sausage House & Beer Garden
79 Rainey StKid & pet friendly local beergarten with an extensive beer selection.
This place exemplifies Austin in a nutshell. Combination beergarten, restaurant and bakery. Being able to play ping pong overlooking Waller Creek: priceless.
358 locals recommend
Easy Tiger
1501 E 7th StThis place exemplifies Austin in a nutshell. Combination beergarten, restaurant and bakery. Being able to play ping pong overlooking Waller Creek: priceless.
This is how Austin does French cuisine. Great atmosphere and even better food. You won't be disappointed.
522 locals recommend
Justine's
4710 E 5th StThis is how Austin does French cuisine. Great atmosphere and even better food. You won't be disappointed.
What can I say, as a transplant from New York this is my go to place for pizza. They even make Sicilian style Mondays and Thursdays!
791 locals recommend
Home Slice Pizza
1415 S Congress AveWhat can I say, as a transplant from New York this is my go to place for pizza. They even make Sicilian style Mondays and Thursdays!
Another local Austin gem. There are several locations throughout the city but this one has the longest line. Enjoy!
397 locals recommend
Amys Ice Creams
1301 S Congress AveAnother local Austin gem. There are several locations throughout the city but this one has the longest line. Enjoy!
There are two locations on South 1st. One is a brick and mortar, the other is a food truck. An Austin original that will satisfy your taco needs. Mr. Pink and Mr. Orange are outstanding. President Obama can verify this information.
275 locals recommend
Torchy's Tacos
1311 South 1st StreetThere are two locations on South 1st. One is a brick and mortar, the other is a food truck. An Austin original that will satisfy your taco needs. Mr. Pink and Mr. Orange are outstanding. President Obama can verify this information.
If Indian food is more your style, this food truck is your salvation.
13 locals recommend
Bombay Dhaba
1207 S 1st StIf Indian food is more your style, this food truck is your salvation.
While you're downtown on Saturday, why not have breakfast here? You'll be pleasantly surprised to see what local farmers are up to.
81 locals recommend
SFC Farmers' Market Downtown
422 Guadalupe StWhile you're downtown on Saturday, why not have breakfast here? You'll be pleasantly surprised to see what local farmers are up to.
Do not disregard this place because it's a franchise. Among all the BBQ joints in town this one makes the best moist brisket. Round your order up with sausage, creamed corn and a Lone Star.
62 locals recommend
Rudy's "Country Store" and Bar-B-Q
3914 N Lamar BlvdDo not disregard this place because it's a franchise. Among all the BBQ joints in town this one makes the best moist brisket. Round your order up with sausage, creamed corn and a Lone Star.
As a New York ex-pat, this is the only Italian place I'd eat. The Enoteca right next door offers a similar menu at a more reasonable price.
158 locals recommend
Vespaio
1610 S Congress AveAs a New York ex-pat, this is the only Italian place I'd eat. The Enoteca right next door offers a similar menu at a more reasonable price.
If sushi is more your bag and Uchi is not quite in your budget, I offer Piranha Killer Sushi as an excellent substitution.
19 locals recommend
Piranha Killer Sushi
207 San Jacinto BlvdIf sushi is more your bag and Uchi is not quite in your budget, I offer Piranha Killer Sushi as an excellent substitution.
Indian food and craft beers? Why not. By far the best bottle selection in Austin. Their wine selection is not too shabby either.
267 locals recommend
Whip in
1950 S I-35 Frontage RdIndian food and craft beers? Why not. By far the best bottle selection in Austin. Their wine selection is not too shabby either.
Another local gem. Great burgers and no frills. I probably eat here too often.
31 locals recommend
Dan's Hamburgers
4308 Menchaca RdAnother local gem. Great burgers and no frills. I probably eat here too often.
Want a fancier burger, great atmosphere and good drinks to go with that? This is the place.
780 locals recommend
Hopdoddy Burger Bar
1400 S Congress AveWant a fancier burger, great atmosphere and good drinks to go with that? This is the place.
Lucky Robot
1303 S Congress AveNot your usual sushi-centric restaurant. Curious? give it a try.
In desperate need for a grill cheese? These guys have a few combinations that will fit the bill.
11 locals recommend
Burro Cheese Kitchen
730 Shady LaneIn desperate need for a grill cheese? These guys have a few combinations that will fit the bill.
This is the most visited place along Lake Travis. Definitely a must while you're in town.
506 locals recommend
The Oasis On Lake Travis
6550 Comanche TrailThis is the most visited place along Lake Travis. Definitely a must while you're in town.
A local favorite food truck of ours. Don't go too late, they sell out quick!
146 locals recommend
Valentina's Tex Mex BBQ
308 Menchaca RdA local favorite food truck of ours. Don't go too late, they sell out quick!
Delicious menu and enticing specials. Superb mediterranean cuisine and close to our house. Make a reservation or arrive early. Try the mussels and you can thank me later.
35 locals recommend
Cafe Malta
3421 W William Cannon DrDelicious menu and enticing specials. Superb mediterranean cuisine and close to our house. Make a reservation or arrive early. Try the mussels and you can thank me later.
This is another gem in Austin's ever expanding culinary universe. If you want to taste something new and different and like to eat with your hands, you will not be disappointed.
15 locals recommend
Taste of Ethiopia II
3801 S Congress AveThis is another gem in Austin's ever expanding culinary universe. If you want to taste something new and different and like to eat with your hands, you will not be disappointed.
This is the perfect marriage of Vietnamese & French cuisine. A brunch favorite for years.
426 locals recommend
Elizabeth Street Cafe
1501 S 1st StThis is the perfect marriage of Vietnamese & French cuisine. A brunch favorite for years.
Elegant dining and delicious choices in an elegant setting. Perfect for a quiet evening with friends.
51 locals recommend
Fabi + Rosi
509 Hearn StElegant dining and delicious choices in an elegant setting. Perfect for a quiet evening with friends.
Bouldin Creek Cafe
1900 S 1st StGreat vegan and vegetarian options. Totally South Austin.
Barlata
1500 S Lamar BlvdAuthentic Spanish tapas with local flare.
An ever changing excellent farm-to-table menu in one of the coziest of settings.
179 locals recommend
LENOIR
1807 S 1st StAn ever changing excellent farm-to-table menu in one of the coziest of settings.
These Italian exPats are the premier gelato confectioners in Austin. All made in-house with the friendliest service.
120 locals recommend
Dolce Neve Gelato
1713 S 1st StThese Italian exPats are the premier gelato confectioners in Austin. All made in-house with the friendliest service.
This little gem is right next to the Greetings from Austin mural. No tourist trap here, just delicious offerings.
55 locals recommend
La Pâtisserie
602 W Annie StThis little gem is right next to the Greetings from Austin mural. No tourist trap here, just delicious offerings.
They didn’t win Cupcake wars for nothing. Absolutely decadent cupcakes and great lemon bars.
132 locals recommend
Sugar Mama's Bakeshop
1905 S 1st StThey didn’t win Cupcake wars for nothing. Absolutely decadent cupcakes and great lemon bars.
An excellent Puertorican restaurant. Everything here is lovingly prepared by chef and owner Chago. Try the mofongo, pernil and other typical fritters.
10 locals recommend
Chago's
7301 N Lamar BlvdAn excellent Puertorican restaurant. Everything here is lovingly prepared by chef and owner Chago. Try the mofongo, pernil and other typical fritters.
Family owned and operated, this local gem is the place to get your breakfast taco fix and other authentic Mexican fare.
7 locals recommend
Macho Taco
12110 Menchaca RdFamily owned and operated, this local gem is the place to get your breakfast taco fix and other authentic Mexican fare.
Mi Ranchito Restaurant
1105 Farm to Market 1626If you need to get some tamales, this is your place.