Austin Vibes Hideaway Local Guidebook
Yummy Eats - Bastrop
Super delicious pizza, lots of other healthy options, cold beer, live music and beautiful views of the Colorado River from the open air patio or from inside the eatery.
55 locals recommend
Neighbor's Kitchen & Yard
601 Chestnut StSuper delicious pizza, lots of other healthy options, cold beer, live music and beautiful views of the Colorado River from the open air patio or from inside the eatery.
The Texas Road Stand
962 TX-21Great burgers, malts, shakes and other Road side favorites!
Written up in Texas Monthly magazine - "we stand behind our declaration that this unpretentious storefront cafe consistently dishes out our favorite homemade breakfasts. And no judgment here if you decide to nurse your coffee and sit tight till lunch to try the chicken-fried steak too. 905 Main, 512-303-0919"
43 locals recommend
Maxine's Cafe & Bakery
905 Main StWritten up in Texas Monthly magazine - "we stand behind our declaration that this unpretentious storefront cafe consistently dishes out our favorite homemade breakfasts. And no judgment here if you decide to nurse your coffee and sit tight till lunch to try the chicken-fried steak too. 905 Main, 512-303-0919"
Known as “Gracie’s,” this home-cooking establishment has daily lunch specials and a cozy back patio with live music.
22 locals recommend
The Grace Miller, "Gracie's"
706 Pine StKnown as “Gracie’s,” this home-cooking establishment has daily lunch specials and a cozy back patio with live music.
Crispy fried shrimp, catfish, Po-Boys and more. Can be ordered with gluten-free breading. 1014 Main, 512-321-9800
30 locals recommend
Paw Paws Catfish House
1014 Main StCrispy fried shrimp, catfish, Po-Boys and more. Can be ordered with gluten-free breading. 1014 Main, 512-321-9800
This is a hole in the wall, family run restaurant that serves the best BBQ in town...maybe even the best BBQ I have ever had!
6 locals recommend
Billy's Pit BBQ
110 State Hwy 71This is a hole in the wall, family run restaurant that serves the best BBQ in town...maybe even the best BBQ I have ever had!
Yummy BBQ and meat house. If you want to grab some local hand made sausage for the grill this is your go-to place!
22 locals recommend
Southside Market & Barbeque - Bastrop
534 State Hwy 71Yummy BBQ and meat house. If you want to grab some local hand made sausage for the grill this is your go-to place!
delicious steaks and other mouth watering choices. Cut your steak with a fork kinda place.
20 locals recommend
Piney Creek Chop House
703 Chestnut Stdelicious steaks and other mouth watering choices. Cut your steak with a fork kinda place.
Oh my - best breakfast tacos EVER! I suggest you try the "Marty" or the "Jailhouse". Super big and yummylicious!
12 locals recommend
Fitties BBQ
1376 State Hwy 71Oh my - best breakfast tacos EVER! I suggest you try the "Marty" or the "Jailhouse". Super big and yummylicious!
Garcia's Mexican Restaurant
3820 FM3009Good Mexican food
Mexican restaurant that has been thriving here in the Cedar Creek area for over 20 years. They must be doing something right.
Jalisco Mexican Restaurant
495 State Hwy 71Mexican restaurant that has been thriving here in the Cedar Creek area for over 20 years. They must be doing something right.
The Great Outdoors!
Bastrop - Walk out the back door and HIKE (practically). Only about 2 miles away there are miles of hiking and horse trails. Free Admittance.
53 locals recommend
McKinney Roughs Nature Park
1884 State Hwy 71Bastrop - Walk out the back door and HIKE (practically). Only about 2 miles away there are miles of hiking and horse trails. Free Admittance.
Bastrop - Wanna just hang out this is a fun place to do it. Exhilarating experience less than 5 miles away from the Bamboo leaf retreat.
31 locals recommend
Zip Lost Pines
1760 State Hwy 71Bastrop - Wanna just hang out this is a fun place to do it. Exhilarating experience less than 5 miles away from the Bamboo leaf retreat.
Ewww, now that is cool! This cool pool is within the 358 acres of Zilker Park. It is a 3 acre pool being fed by nature from the Edwards Aquifer. The temperature stays consistently between 68-72 degrees and folks swim in it year round. Go take a dip!
2454 locals recommend
Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton DrEwww, now that is cool! This cool pool is within the 358 acres of Zilker Park. It is a 3 acre pool being fed by nature from the Edwards Aquifer. The temperature stays consistently between 68-72 degrees and folks swim in it year round. Go take a dip!
oh my.... did you see that! Mt. Bonnell will one of those destinations that you remember for years to come! Beautiful views of the Colorado river, luxury homes and the ever changing skyline of Austin. It is a bit of a hike, but worth every step.
1082 locals recommend
Mount Bonnell
oh my.... did you see that! Mt. Bonnell will one of those destinations that you remember for years to come! Beautiful views of the Colorado river, luxury homes and the ever changing skyline of Austin. It is a bit of a hike, but worth every step.
Great views, nice hiking and peaceful environment. It is an easy scenic drive from the Bamboo Leaf Retreat.
209 locals recommend
360 Bridge
4801 Plaza on the LakeGreat views, nice hiking and peaceful environment. It is an easy scenic drive from the Bamboo Leaf Retreat.
Austin - Located near down town Austin this is much more than just a park. This is where SXSW is held, ACL, Trail of lights, Austin Kite festival and much much more. Easy drive from the Bamboo Leaf Retreat....right across the street is Barton Spings... a natural aquifer that is the best swimming hole in the state. You can also rent canoes and paddle boards in the area. A great way to spend the day!
246 locals recommend
Zilker Park
Austin - Located near down town Austin this is much more than just a park. This is where SXSW is held, ACL, Trail of lights, Austin Kite festival and much much more. Easy drive from the Bamboo Leaf Retreat....right across the street is Barton Spings... a natural aquifer that is the best swimming hole in the state. You can also rent canoes and paddle boards in the area. A great way to spend the day!
Sightseeing
Bastrop - Aside from stints as a movie theater and a teenage hangout, this has been the nucleus of Bastrop’s performing arts scene since 1889.
10 locals recommend
Bastrop Opera House
711 Spring StBastrop - Aside from stints as a movie theater and a teenage hangout, this has been the nucleus of Bastrop’s performing arts scene since 1889.
Bastrop
Bastrop - nice historic downtown. Quaint local shops and eateries.
Bastrop - You wont believe this place. Local zoo, locally run. The owner has put his heart and sole into this amazing refuge for lions, hippopotamus, Peacocks and other fun, amazing creatures.
16 locals recommend
Capital of Texas Zoo
376 Jenkins RoadBastrop - You wont believe this place. Local zoo, locally run. The owner has put his heart and sole into this amazing refuge for lions, hippopotamus, Peacocks and other fun, amazing creatures.
While they say Austin is the music capital of the world.... it is also the Capital for the state of Texas! Beautiful architecture built from locally quarried granite.
1119 locals recommend
Texas Senate
1200 Congress AveWhile they say Austin is the music capital of the world.... it is also the Capital for the state of Texas! Beautiful architecture built from locally quarried granite.
Texas is rich with history and culture. The Bob Bullock Texas Museum has done a great job capturing and depicting significant, meaningful events that contributed to the Lone Star States past present and future.
593 locals recommend
Bullock Texas State History Museum
1800 Congress AveTexas is rich with history and culture. The Bob Bullock Texas Museum has done a great job capturing and depicting significant, meaningful events that contributed to the Lone Star States past present and future.
The only F1 race track in North America. Fun, Fun, Fun. Also has a Super Nice Amphitheater for some of the best concerts around!
346 locals recommend
Circuit of The Americas
9201 Circuit of the Americas BlvdThe only F1 race track in North America. Fun, Fun, Fun. Also has a Super Nice Amphitheater for some of the best concerts around!
Zilker Botanical Garden
2220 Barton Springs RdAustin - Mother nature at her finest.
San Antonio - This is a bit of a drive....but since you are in the area worth the trip. Lots of shops, eateries and other fun things to see and do.
804 locals recommend
San Antonio River Walk
610 River WalkSan Antonio - This is a bit of a drive....but since you are in the area worth the trip. Lots of shops, eateries and other fun things to see and do.
If you know your Texas history, you are going to want to see this location. Stephen F. Austin, Davy Crocket were among 185 Texas soldiers held off over 1,800 men in the Mexican Army. If you have not seen it before, it is worth the trip.
Alamo
If you know your Texas history, you are going to want to see this location. Stephen F. Austin, Davy Crocket were among 185 Texas soldiers held off over 1,800 men in the Mexican Army. If you have not seen it before, it is worth the trip.
Yummy Eats Austin
OMG - YUMMY, YUMMY, YUMMY add a frozen Margarita and you are SET!
304 locals recommend
Matt's El Rancho
2613 S Lamar BlvdOMG - YUMMY, YUMMY, YUMMY add a frozen Margarita and you are SET!
We love to slide into this place for a drink and a dozen oysters. They have an option where you get 6 pairs of oysters from different locations. Not only are they all delicious but you get to tune your palette and learn which ones you like best. Also has great surf and turf menu options.
398 locals recommend
Perla's
1400 S Congress AveWe love to slide into this place for a drink and a dozen oysters. They have an option where you get 6 pairs of oysters from different locations. Not only are they all delicious but you get to tune your palette and learn which ones you like best. Also has great surf and turf menu options.
All of the Chuy's are good.... but this is the original. Talk about a local favorite, we have been eating here for over 25 years.... and hope we are for another 25!
412 locals recommend
Chuy's
1728 Barton Springs RdAll of the Chuy's are good.... but this is the original. Talk about a local favorite, we have been eating here for over 25 years.... and hope we are for another 25!
One of the most popular destinations in the Austin area. Huge Open air deck, beautiful views of Lake Travis. Very scenic drive.
506 locals recommend
The Oasis On Lake Travis
6550 Comanche TrailOne of the most popular destinations in the Austin area. Huge Open air deck, beautiful views of Lake Travis. Very scenic drive.