Guidebook for Austin
Food Scene
Torchy's Tacos
2809 S 1st StYummy breakfast tacos
They also have a food trailer in front which sells great tacos.
435 localnici recomandă
Radio Coffee & Beer
4204 Menchaca RdThey also have a food trailer in front which sells great tacos.
Lucy's Fried Chicken
2218 College AveRestaurant/bar with some outdoor seating
Winebelly
519 W Oltorf StA wine + tapas bar - indoor seating and a great patio
Thai Fresh
909 W Mary StExcellent thai food + coffee. They also offer cooking classes
Vegetarian food + coffee + indoor seating + great patio when the weather is nice
565 localnici recomandă
Bouldin Creek Cafe
1900 S 1st StVegetarian food + coffee + indoor seating + great patio when the weather is nice
P. Terry's Burger Stand
404 S Lamar BlvdDrive-through burgers (they're yum) Austin chain
Elizabeth Street Cafe
1501 S 1st StFusion vietnamese - yummy + cute decor
Indian restaurant, great beer selection + liquor store next door + music venue sometimes too
267 localnici recomandă
Whip in
1950 S I-35 Frontage RdIndian restaurant, great beer selection + liquor store next door + music venue sometimes too
Home Slice Pizza
1415 S Congress Avesolid pizza
Güero's Taco Bar
1412 S Congress AveSolid Tex-Mex
There can a be a long wait, but if you time it right, it's worth it for a great burger.
780 localnici recomandă
Hopdoddy Burger Bar
1400 S Congress AveThere can a be a long wait, but if you time it right, it's worth it for a great burger.
Ramen Tatsu-Ya
1234 S Lamar BlvdThe best ramen in town
Henri's Cheese & Wine
2026 South Lamar BoulevardThe food is excellent here
Jo's Coffee
1300 S Congress AveGet your coffee fix
Franklin Barbecue
900 E 11th StBBQ w/long lines
Micklethwait Craft Meats
1309 Rosewood AveExcellent BBQ with a shorter line than Franklin's
Ah Sing Den
1100 E 6th StUpscale dining, excellent cocktails + food, HH is more affordable
Odd Duck
1201 S Lamar BlvdNicer spot, but excellent food
Terry Black's Barbecue
1003 Barton Springs RdGood BBQ without a long line
Old-school Austin, vegetarian macrobiotic food - pretty yum
163 localnici recomandă
Casa de Luz Village
1701 Toomey RdOld-school Austin, vegetarian macrobiotic food - pretty yum
The Picnic - Food Truck Park
1720 Barton Springs RdA food trailer park - lots of yummy options
Caffe Medici
1101 W Lynn StExcellent coffee + wifi
Seventh Flag Coffee
1506 S 1st StExcellent coffee
Essentials
H-E-B
5808 Burnet RdThe closest grocery store
Another grocery store nearby a little bit more upscale, but more affordable than Whole Foods
765 localnici recomandă
Central Market
4477 S Lamar BlvdAnother grocery store nearby a little bit more upscale, but more affordable than Whole Foods
Everything Else
A beautiful park for a picnic and if the weather is warm swimming in the spring-fed Barton Springs is worth a stop.
1533 localnici recomandă
Parcul Metropolitan Zilker
2207 Barton Springs RdA beautiful park for a picnic and if the weather is warm swimming in the spring-fed Barton Springs is worth a stop.
Large grassy field, great for dogs, also lines Town Lake and you'll find the Hike & Bike trail here
246 localnici recomandă
Auditorium Shores în Parcul Metropolitan Town Lake
900 W Riverside DrLarge grassy field, great for dogs, also lines Town Lake and you'll find the Hike & Bike trail here
SFC Farmers' Market Downtown
422 Guadalupe StFarmer's Market held here on the weekends
ACL Live
310 W Willie Nelson BlvdMusic venue where Austin City Limits the show is filmed
Austin Convention Center
500 E Cesar Chavez StConferences and SXSW is held here
Whole Foods Market
525 N Lamar BlvdGroceries, ready made food, coffee, juice, etc
One of the largest independently owned bookstores in the country (3 floors)
146 localnici recomandă
BookPeople
603 N Lamar BlvdOne of the largest independently owned bookstores in the country (3 floors)
The Continental Gallery
1313 S Congress AveSolid music venue + bar
Boutique holiday that has a great outdoor patio-perfect spot for a cocktail or a snack
209 localnici recomandă
Hotel San Jose Lounge
1316 S Congress AveBoutique holiday that has a great outdoor patio-perfect spot for a cocktail or a snack
An Austin institution - movie theatre - see a film while enjoy a meal and/or drink.
770 localnici recomandă
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema South Lamar
1120 S Lamar BlvdAn Austin institution - movie theatre - see a film while enjoy a meal and/or drink.
A classic Austin spot - this hike and bike trail stretches over 7 miles. Rock-climbing is also an option down here.
531 localnici recomandă
Barton Creek Greenbelt
3755 South Capital of Texas HighwayA classic Austin spot - this hike and bike trail stretches over 7 miles. Rock-climbing is also an option down here.
Mohawk Austin
912 Red River StA great music venue
Great Nails & Spa
2911 S 1st StWalk-ins welcome + BYOB
Walgreens
2501 S Lamar BlvdConvenience store
Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton DrRequired during the summertime
Rent a kayak, canoe or take a lesson, a great way to see the city from the water
171 localnici recomandă
Texas Rowing Center
1541 W Cesar Chavez StRent a kayak, canoe or take a lesson, a great way to see the city from the water
Birds Barbershop
2110 S Lamar BlvdWomen + men's haircuts, walk-in appointments accepted
Trek Bicycle Lamar
517 S Lamar BlvdAll things bike-related, bike rentals also
Aeroportul Internațional Austin-Bergstrom
3600 Presidential BlvdIncluding this as a reference point
Big Stacy Neighborhood Park
700 E Live Oak StCity pool, heated in the winter months
Small, but relaxing park includes a little trail, benches, and the Big Stacy pool
158 localnici recomandă
Big Stacy Neighborhood Park
700 E Live Oak StSmall, but relaxing park includes a little trail, benches, and the Big Stacy pool
Peter Pan Mini Golf
1207 Barton Springs RdAn Austin original
Grădina de Sculptură și Muzeul Umlauf
605 Azie Morton RdSculpture garden for local artist
Sugar Mama's Bakeshop
1905 S 1st StBakery - sells many things including delicious cupcakes
Drinks & Nightlife
The Austin Beer Garden Brewing Co.
1305 W Oltorf StMicrobrewery that sells food too
Elephant Room
315 Congress AveJazz bar
Rainey Street
Rainey StreetA ton of bars, restaurants, and food trucks
German food + beer + lots of great seating outdoors
264 localnici recomandă
Banger's Sausage House & Beer Garden
79 Rainey StGerman food + beer + lots of great seating outdoors
The Ginger Man Austin
301 Lavaca StreetExcellent beer selection + patio outside too
Ego's Bar
510 S Congress AveDive bar + nightly karaoke
Black Sheep Lodge
2108 S Lamar BlvdRestaurant + bar
Shopping
Lick Honest Ice Creams
1100 S Lamar BlvdLocal ice cream spot + vegan flavors available too
End Of An Ear
4304 Clawson RdRecord store
Waterloo Records
600 N Lamar BlvdRecords and CDs sold here, occasional music venue
REI
601 N Lamar BlvdAll things you'll need for the great outdoors
Lucy in Disguise with Diamonds
1506 S Congress AveCostume store
Cizmele Allens
1522 S Congress AveWhen in Texas . . .
Tesoros Trading Company
1500 S Congress AveEclectic mix of items from around the world
Maya Star Austin
1508 S Congress AveWomen's clothing + jewelry store
Uncommon Objects
1602 Fort View RdAntique shop + eclectic oddities
Barton Creek Square
2901 S Capital of Texas HwyThe nearest mall
Walmart Supercenter
710 E Ben White BlvdJust in case
Sightseeing
Texas Senate
1200 Congress AveA pretty building + nice grounds. I think they give tours
Bullock Texas State History Museum
1800 Congress AveAll things Texas
Arts & Culture
Muzeul de Artă Blanton
200 East Martin Luther King Junior BoulevardOne of the larger art museums in town