Tyler’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Perfect place for the most picturesque photos in Austin. I take all my friends here when they visit. A must place of interest when visiting Austin. I would only reserve 30 minutes to take advantage of this location.
1082 locals recommend
Mount Bonnell
Perfect place for the most picturesque photos in Austin. I take all my friends here when they visit. A must place of interest when visiting Austin. I would only reserve 30 minutes to take advantage of this location.
Since Austin is the capital of Texas I always recommend everyone to tour the capital. It is the largest state capital building in the United States and it is even taller than the state capital building in DC. As they say, everything in Texas is bigger.
1119 locals recommend
Texas Senate
1200 Congress AveSince Austin is the capital of Texas I always recommend everyone to tour the capital. It is the largest state capital building in the United States and it is even taller than the state capital building in DC. As they say, everything in Texas is bigger.
You can park your car nearby and walk up one of the cliff fronts which provides a beautiful view of the bridge and the Colorado River. This activity only takes 30 minutes.
209 locals recommend
360 Bridge
4801 Plaza on the LakeYou can park your car nearby and walk up one of the cliff fronts which provides a beautiful view of the bridge and the Colorado River. This activity only takes 30 minutes.
This large botanical garden is located near downtown and offers a large variety of plants and flowers to admire.
429 locals recommend
Zilker Botanical Garden
2220 Barton Springs RdThis large botanical garden is located near downtown and offers a large variety of plants and flowers to admire.
Food scene
Donut burger!!! I take all my friends here when they visit Austin. One would think having a donut as a bun would be a terrible combination but it actually works very well! Highly recommend ordering the "Double Ds burger!"
226 locals recommend
Gourdough's Public House
209 W 5th StDonut burger!!! I take all my friends here when they visit Austin. One would think having a donut as a bun would be a terrible combination but it actually works very well! Highly recommend ordering the "Double Ds burger!"
Austin loves their tacos! This iconic place is a regular go-to for many Austinites.
1075 locals recommend
Torchy's Tacos
2809 S 1st StAustin loves their tacos! This iconic place is a regular go-to for many Austinites.
One of my favorite go-to sushi restaurants in Austin. They have a great happy hour menu full of awesome drinks and sushi. They are located in the heart of downtown and is easy access to the nightlife after a drinks/sushi.
41 locals recommend
BarChi Sushi
206 Colorado StOne of my favorite go-to sushi restaurants in Austin. They have a great happy hour menu full of awesome drinks and sushi. They are located in the heart of downtown and is easy access to the nightlife after a drinks/sushi.
If you are looking for a high-end sushi restaurant I would always recommend Uchi. It is pricey but the quality is top-notch.
688 locals recommend
Uchi
801 S Lamar BlvdIf you are looking for a high-end sushi restaurant I would always recommend Uchi. It is pricey but the quality is top-notch.
An amazing Thai Fusion restaurant that has very unique but tasty food. Keep in mind this is Fusion and not just Thai.
349 locals recommend
Sway
1417 S 1st StAn amazing Thai Fusion restaurant that has very unique but tasty food. Keep in mind this is Fusion and not just Thai.
Activity
Take a plunge in Austin's huge natural spring pool. There is plenty of space to lounge in the sun near the pool. Forewarning, the water is cold!
2454 locals recommend
Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton DrTake a plunge in Austin's huge natural spring pool. There is plenty of space to lounge in the sun near the pool. Forewarning, the water is cold!
This is the best place in Austin to rent a kayak, stand-up paddle board, or canoe! It is located centrally and the small water inlet leads to the best view of downtown Austin from the water.
124 locals recommend
Zilker Park Boat Rentals
2101 Andrew Zilker RdThis is the best place in Austin to rent a kayak, stand-up paddle board, or canoe! It is located centrally and the small water inlet leads to the best view of downtown Austin from the water.
This huge park is the go-to location for anyone that wants to take advantage of a large plot of grass where you can lounge, play sports, bring a dog, etc. Forewarning, parking might be difficult to during the day.
246 locals recommend
Zilker Park
This huge park is the go-to location for anyone that wants to take advantage of a large plot of grass where you can lounge, play sports, bring a dog, etc. Forewarning, parking might be difficult to during the day.
Drinks
Of my favorite lounges for drinks. Their walnut sazerac is my #1 favorite drink of all time.
11 locals recommend
Devil May Care
500 W 6th StOf my favorite lounges for drinks. Their walnut sazerac is my #1 favorite drink of all time.
This second-floor open-air drinks/food establishment is centrally located and has a great atmosphere.
16 locals recommend
Upstairs at Caroline - OPEN
109 Congress AveThis second-floor open-air drinks/food establishment is centrally located and has a great atmosphere.
P6
111 E Cesar Chavez StThis is a great rooftop bar located downtown Austin
Neighborhoods
This is one of the major drinking/party spots in Austin. There are more than 50 bars conveniently located next to each other. This area is frequented by young professionals.
334 locals recommend
West 6th Street
West 6th StreetThis is one of the major drinking/party spots in Austin. There are more than 50 bars conveniently located next to each other. This area is frequented by young professionals.
One of the popular drinking spots in Austin. This street has more than 20 bars confidentially located next to each other. Most of the bars are small homes converted into bars. Parking on the weekends here will be a challenge.
793 locals recommend
Rainey Street
Rainey StreetOne of the popular drinking spots in Austin. This street has more than 20 bars confidentially located next to each other. Most of the bars are small homes converted into bars. Parking on the weekends here will be a challenge.
One of the popular drinking spots in north Austin. This street has more than 30 bars conveniently located next to each other. I normally describe this street as a mini 6 street since many of the same bars are located here.
23 locals recommend
Rock Rose Avenue
Rock Rose AvenueOne of the popular drinking spots in north Austin. This street has more than 30 bars conveniently located next to each other. I normally describe this street as a mini 6 street since many of the same bars are located here.
South Congress
Many boutique stores which give the very Austin vibe
Shopping
Popular shopping area with many high-end stores in an outdoor mall setup.
45 locals recommend
Domain Drive
Domain DrivePopular shopping area with many high-end stores in an outdoor mall setup.
The largest outlet mall in Texas with more than 240 different stores.
358 locals recommend
San Marcos Premium Outlets
3939 I-35The largest outlet mall in Texas with more than 240 different stores.