Guidebook for Austin
Food Scene
Bouldin Creek Cafe
1900 S 1st Stlocal, all-vegetarian menu with lively artistic atmosphere.
inventive salads and elixir cocktails. sitting outside under the giant oak tree makes for a lovely evening.
66 locals recommend
Vinaigrette
2201 College Aveinventive salads and elixir cocktails. sitting outside under the giant oak tree makes for a lovely evening.
the scene is local and lively, the food is delicious interior mexican. not fancy.
277 locals recommend
Polvo's Mexican Restaurant
2004 South 1st Streetthe scene is local and lively, the food is delicious interior mexican. not fancy.
Uchi
801 S Lamar Blvdincredible sushi in a relaxed setting.
El Alma
1025 Barton Springs Rdrefined mexican food, great happy hour.
local coffee shop vibe with indoor and outdoor seating. some of the best coffee in austin.
115 locals recommend
Once Over Coffee Bar
2009 S 1st Stlocal coffee shop vibe with indoor and outdoor seating. some of the best coffee in austin.
Elizabeth Street Cafe
1501 S 1st Stneighborhood Vietnamese cafe and French bakery.
Soup Peddler Real Food & Juice Bar
501 W Mary Stfresh soup and juices.
Hip, lively atmosphere serving up delicious ramen. There is frequently a line, but it moves quick.
502 locals recommend
Ramen Tatsu-Ya
1234 S Lamar BlvdHip, lively atmosphere serving up delicious ramen. There is frequently a line, but it moves quick.
Loro
2115 S Lamar BlvdAsian smokehouse with comfortable outside seating.
Vespaio Restaurant
1610 S Congress AveHome Slice Pizza
1415 S Congress Ave
Odd Duck
1201 S Lamar BlvdRadio Coffee & Beer
4204 Menchaca RdJune's
1722 S Congress AveDovetail Pizza & Bar
Tasty pizza, salads and cocktails.
JuiceLand
Delicious and healthy juices, smoothies and snacks
Entertainment & Activities
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema South Lamar
1120 S Lamar Blvddinner, drinks and movies.
Violet Crown Cinema
434 W 2nd StIndependent movie theatre with cafe and cocktails/coffee.
Bouldin Acres
2027 S Lamar BlvdThe Contemporary Austin - Laguna Gloria
3809 W 35th StDrinks & Nightlife
small, chill outdoor hotel bar in beautiful minimal setting.
209 locals recommend
Hotel San Jose Lounge
1316 S Congress Avesmall, chill outdoor hotel bar in beautiful minimal setting.
Old school Austin hangout with tasty beer and light eats.
435 locals recommend
The Austin Beer Garden Brewing Co.
1305 W Oltorf StOld school Austin hangout with tasty beer and light eats.
The Continental Gallery
1313 S Congress AveC-Boys Heart and Soul
2008 S Congress AveBroken Spoke
3201 S Lamar BlvdHopscotch
Tiny bar with crafted cocktails and wine.
Parks & Nature
an Austin institution and spring-fed pool.
https://austintexas.gov/department/barton-springs-pool
2454 locals recommend
Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton Dran Austin institution and spring-fed pool.
https://austintexas.gov/department/barton-springs-pool
This is the beginning of an 11 mile trail that can be broken down into smaller segments of 3 miles or more.
257 locals recommend
Ann And Roy Butler Hike And Bike Trail
This is the beginning of an 11 mile trail that can be broken down into smaller segments of 3 miles or more.
Zilker Park Boat Rentals
2101 Andrew Zilker RdSightseeing
Take the short walk up Doug Sahm Hill for a spectacular view of Austin. A great place to see the sunset with downtown as the backdrop.
9 locals recommend
Doug Sahm Hill Summit
Doug Sahm Hill PathTake the short walk up Doug Sahm Hill for a spectacular view of Austin. A great place to see the sunset with downtown as the backdrop.
LBJ Presidential Library
2313 Red River StThe Blanton Museum of Art
200 East Martin Luther King Junior BoulevardAlways interesting rotating art exhibitions.