Guidebook for Austin
Food Scene
Need a bite before exploring the town? Doc's has great food, daily drink specials [always a plus here], and one of the best patios in Austin.
76 locals recommend
Doc's Motorworks
1123 South Congress AvenueNeed a bite before exploring the town? Doc's has great food, daily drink specials [always a plus here], and one of the best patios in Austin.
Brunch is an Austin staple and no one does it better than Yellow Jacket. Enjoy the outside seating and some seriously delicious eats. They also have one of the best Bloody Mary's in town.
244 locals recommend
Yellow Jacket Social Club
1704 E 5th StBrunch is an Austin staple and no one does it better than Yellow Jacket. Enjoy the outside seating and some seriously delicious eats. They also have one of the best Bloody Mary's in town.
Truly a culinary experience. For those times when you desire a more upscale restaurant, this is the perfect place! Small plate menu that changes frequently and really inventive. Brunch is spectacular.
85 locals recommend
Swift's Attic
315 Congress AveTruly a culinary experience. For those times when you desire a more upscale restaurant, this is the perfect place! Small plate menu that changes frequently and really inventive. Brunch is spectacular.
Worth the bike ride (or car ride) up to Lake Austin area. Gorgeous views of the river, hills, and yummy coffee. They carry a light breakfast as well and you can sit on the docks to enjoy the sights.
371 locals recommend
Mozart's Coffee Roasters
3825 Lake Austin BlvdWorth the bike ride (or car ride) up to Lake Austin area. Gorgeous views of the river, hills, and yummy coffee. They carry a light breakfast as well and you can sit on the docks to enjoy the sights.
Need a smashing cup of coffee? There is sometimes a line but it is always worth it for the coffee (and breakfast tacos if you're there early enough). Take advantage of the SoCo seating to people watch
495 locals recommend
Jo's Coffee
1300 S Congress AveNeed a smashing cup of coffee? There is sometimes a line but it is always worth it for the coffee (and breakfast tacos if you're there early enough). Take advantage of the SoCo seating to people watch
Everything Else
On Saturdays there is an awesome farmer's market from 9-2. Grab a bite of breakfast and check out the local goods as well as live music. During the warm months, they have human chess, movies, and more
11 locals recommend
Republic Square
422 Guadalupe StOn Saturdays there is an awesome farmer's market from 9-2. Grab a bite of breakfast and check out the local goods as well as live music. During the warm months, they have human chess, movies, and more
Swim in a natural spring while looking at an incredible view of downtown. One of the coolest parts of Austin is this nature hideaway in the middle of downtown. 72 degrees all year and worth the visit.
2454 locals recommend
Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2131 William Barton DrSwim in a natural spring while looking at an incredible view of downtown. One of the coolest parts of Austin is this nature hideaway in the middle of downtown. 72 degrees all year and worth the visit.
Drinks & Nightlife
Happy hour? Need a drink? Woodrow's has two bars and a great, open patio space which is perfect for relaxing with company. Listen to music, watch a game, and enjoy a cold, local craft beer.
41 locals recommend
Little Woodrow's
520 W 6th StHappy hour? Need a drink? Woodrow's has two bars and a great, open patio space which is perfect for relaxing with company. Listen to music, watch a game, and enjoy a cold, local craft beer.
Want to catch a soccer match? Perfect place (although they don't support Big Blue) for some matches, pints, and amazing fish and chips.
17 locals recommend
Fado Irish Pub Austin
214 W 4th StWant to catch a soccer match? Perfect place (although they don't support Big Blue) for some matches, pints, and amazing fish and chips.
Sightseeing
Drive out to this road for great access to the Greenbelt for hiking. Follow the trail (there are signs) to Lost Creek Falls and swimming hole to cool down. Beautiful hiking trail.
Lost Creek Boulevard
Lost Creek BoulevardDrive out to this road for great access to the Greenbelt for hiking. Follow the trail (there are signs) to Lost Creek Falls and swimming hole to cool down. Beautiful hiking trail.
Easy access to the Greenbelt - Austin's gorgeous hiking trail that is a must see for any who visit. Areas for rock climbing, swimming, and hiking.
531 locals recommend
Barton Creek Greenbelt
3755 South Capital of Texas HighwayEasy access to the Greenbelt - Austin's gorgeous hiking trail that is a must see for any who visit. Areas for rock climbing, swimming, and hiking.
Cute historic pool that provides views of the city and river.
322 locals recommend
Deep Eddy Municipal Pool
401 Deep Eddy AveCute historic pool that provides views of the city and river.