Guidebook for Austin
Food Scene
It is very very close - you can see it from the kitchen window :) You can also work here if interested as they have free wifi.
22 locals recommend
Carpenters Hall
400 Josephine StIt is very very close - you can see it from the kitchen window :) You can also work here if interested as they have free wifi.
Picnik
4801 Burnet RdAlso very close!
Greater Goods Coffee Roasting Co.
160 E 5th StFlat Track Coffee
1619 E Cesar Chavez StMozart's Coffee Roasters
3825 Lake Austin BlvdOpen 24 hours for breakfast/brunch and good vibes - a true Austin staple.
478 locals recommend
Magnolia Cafe
1920 S Congress AveOpen 24 hours for breakfast/brunch and good vibes - a true Austin staple.
The Driskill
217 Congress AveI would recommend for brunch if you want to treat yourself :)
True Food Kitchen
222 West AvenueGood for healthy eating and breakfast. Also nearby :)
Lazarus Brewing Co.
1902 E 6th StGreat beer and an assortment of tacos!
Odd Duck
1201 S Lamar BlvdAviary Decor
2110 S Lamar BlvdGreat oysters and wine.
Loro
2115 S Lamar BlvdDrinks & Nightlife
Gibson Street Bar
1109 S Lamar BlvdCosmic Coffee + Beer Garden
121 Pickle RdLive Oak Brewing Company
1615 Crozier LnFloppy Disk Repair Co.
119 E 5th StCapitol City Comedy Club
11506 Research BlvdGreat comedy.
St Elmo Brewing Company
440 E St Elmo RdBlue Owl Brewing
2400 E Cesar Chavez StZilker Brewing Company
1701 E 6th StThe Roosevelt Room
307 W 5th StGreat cocktails and vibe.
Rainey Street
Rainey StreetTons of bars (indoor and outdoor)
Sightseeing
Texas Senate
1200 Congress AveThe Driskill
217 Congress AveHotel built in 1886 - has kept it's historic charm.
University of Texas at Austin
Beautiful campus and my alma mater :)
Parks & Nature
Zilker Metropolitan Park
2207 Barton Springs Rd
Lady Bird Lake
Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike TrailVery cold natural springs water but worth it on a hot day :) Typically $3 to enter.
2454 locals recommend
Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton DrVery cold natural springs water but worth it on a hot day :) Typically $3 to enter.
Entertainment & Activities
South Congress Avenue
South Congress AvenueGood shopping, restaurants and a few bars.
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
525 N Lamar BlvdTrader Joe's
211 Walter Seaholm DrLife Time Athletic Austin - Downtown
907 W 5th StViva Day Spa
215 S Lamar BlvdH-E-B
5808 Burnet RdCVS
2101 S Lamar BlvdWalgreens
2501 S Lamar Blvd