Guidebook for Austin
Food Scene
The best place to enjoy authentic Mediterranean cuisine with a family friendly environment.
19 locals recommend
Arpeggio Grill
6619 Airport BlvdThe best place to enjoy authentic Mediterranean cuisine with a family friendly environment.
Peace Bakery
11220 N Lamar BlvdAll kind of Mediterranean food along with a baked goods.
Halal Bros
2712 Guadalupe StBest Mediterranean Hallal food.
Convenience of being close to home having the right crowd to crash with
791 locals recommend
Home Slice Pizza
1415 S Congress AveConvenience of being close to home having the right crowd to crash with
Mirchi Restaurant
1212 W Parmer LnGreat place for Indian/Pakistani food.
Daphne's Mediterranean
1801 E 51st StGreat western style donair kebbabs.
Star of India
2900 W Anderson LnGreat place for just getting out there to enjoy a buffet.
Biryani & Co.
11150 Research BlvdFor anyone who loves Indian style biryani.
Biryani Pot
12407 N Mopac ExpyGreat place for biryani and Indian cuisines. Spaces run out pretty quickly.
Tacodeli
1500 Spyglass DrGreat place for Tacos. Must have.
Sushi Bang Bang
14005 US-183The best place to have all you can eat Sushi.
Great Seafood, Steak, Crab House exceptional customer service.
38 locals recommend
Truluck's Austin Downtown
300 Colorado StGreat Seafood, Steak, Crab House exceptional customer service.
Saffron
3616 Far W BlvdGreat location good food.
Open 24 hours. Walking distance from home. Great place to make friends and socialise.
151 locals recommend
Epoch Coffee
221 W N Loop BlvdOpen 24 hours. Walking distance from home. Great place to make friends and socialise.
Shandeez Grill
8863 Anderson Mill RdWestern style Mediterranean grill.
A bit pricey compared to your usual mediterranean cuisine. But, quite satisfying.
8 locals recommend
Dimassi's Mediterranean Buffet
12636 Research BlvdA bit pricey compared to your usual mediterranean cuisine. But, quite satisfying.
Troy ATX
8105 Mesa DrOne of the very few Turkish restaurants in Austin.
Parks & Nature
Great place for anyone who enjoys beaches, outdoor grilling and adventure.
13 locals recommend
Bob Wentz Park at Windy Point
7144 Comanche TrailGreat place for anyone who enjoys beaches, outdoor grilling and adventure.
McKinney Falls Parkway
McKinney Falls ParkwayGreat place for hiking and camping.
So popular needs quite an advance booking. A sight worth seeing.
588 locals recommend
Hamilton Pool Preserve
24300 Hamilton Pool RdSo popular needs quite an advance booking. A sight worth seeing.
Conveniently closely located for great outdoor workouts with beautiful scenery.
220 locals recommend
Mueller Lake Park
4550 Mueller BlvdConveniently closely located for great outdoor workouts with beautiful scenery.
Bull Creek District Park
Bull Creek District Park: Pedestrian Walkway 2Great for hiking and sight seeing.
Flat Creek Crossing Ranch
339 Ulrich RdA place to spend your weekend camping outdoors.
Conveniently located great place for hiking enthusiasts.
318 locals recommend
Pedernales Falls State Park
2585 Park Rd 6026Conveniently located great place for hiking enthusiasts.
A lot to search for in the park and a great place for hiking and repelling.
42 locals recommend
Colorado Bend State Park
2236 Park Hill DriveA lot to search for in the park and a great place for hiking and repelling.
Spring Lake
A great place to learn to Kayak.
Great place for outdoor rock climbing both for beginners and experts.
96 locals recommend
Milton Reimers Ranch Park
23610 Hamilton Pool RdGreat place for outdoor rock climbing both for beginners and experts.
Good place to hang out with friends after work. Also good for hiking or flying your occasional drone.
1533 locals recommend
Zilker Metropolitan Park
2207 Barton Springs RdGood place to hang out with friends after work. Also good for hiking or flying your occasional drone.
Big Bend National Park
A national park of Texas great for holiday trips.
Enchanted rock is a pink granite mountain located in Llano Upliift great for hiking.
301 locals recommend
Enchanted Rock Summit
Enchanted rock is a pink granite mountain located in Llano Upliift great for hiking.
Lush park showcasing a forest swimming area with rope swings plus basketball courts and trails.
55 locals recommend
Blue Hole Park
100 Blue Hole ParkLush park showcasing a forest swimming area with rope swings plus basketball courts and trails.
Located on the North side of Austin, adjacent to Mansfield Dam, this 62 acre day use park is ideal for picknicking and swimming. Water Recreation: Canoeing/Kayaking, Fishing.
14 locals recommend
Jessica Hollis Park
14100 Low Water Crossing RdLocated on the North side of Austin, adjacent to Mansfield Dam, this 62 acre day use park is ideal for picknicking and swimming. Water Recreation: Canoeing/Kayaking, Fishing.
Nice hiking area with water, hills and a little bit of everything.
41 locals recommend
St. Edwards Park
7301 Spicewood Springs RdNice hiking area with water, hills and a little bit of everything.
Entertainment & Activities
Helping wildlife by taking in animals needing sanctuary...Great for all ages.
81 locals recommend
Austin Zoo
10808 Rawhide TrailHelping wildlife by taking in animals needing sanctuary...Great for all ages.
24 Hour Fitness
1000 E 41st St24 hour open fitness gym with pool basketball court...
For everyone who wants experience some real excitement of Skydiving, Skydiving San Marcos, is the place to be.
17 locals recommend
Skydive Spaceland San Marcos
517 Airfield RdFor everyone who wants experience some real excitement of Skydiving, Skydiving San Marcos, is the place to be.
From beginner to expert all the fun of bouldering one wants to enjoy in enclosed safe environment.
160 locals recommend
Austin Bouldering Project
979 Springdale RdFrom beginner to expert all the fun of bouldering one wants to enjoy in enclosed safe environment.
REI
601 N Lamar BlvdAll the advice, classes and gear you need for your outdoor activities.
Great place for a peaceful outdoor adventure for people who love horseback riding.
Maverick Horseback Riding
Great place for a peaceful outdoor adventure for people who love horseback riding.
Yoga Yoga North
2167 W Anderson LnThe best place to do yoga in Austin.
Welcome and warm this lil witchy shop has lots of treasures including herbs, incense, jewellery, clothing, crystal and cards. It doesn’t face 53rd so make sure you peak around the corner to find it.
Yarrow & Sage
701 E 53rd StWelcome and warm this lil witchy shop has lots of treasures including herbs, incense, jewellery, clothing, crystal and cards. It doesn’t face 53rd so make sure you peak around the corner to find it.
I know its covid and obviously 🙄 one has to be extra careful and cautious. However, Austin is a great place for the outdoors. So, do please check out my Guide Book 📖 😊 for Austin. And, I promise you, you will find something engaging, entertaining and enjoyable.
47 locals recommend
Just For Fun Mini Golf
5971 Hiline RdI know its covid and obviously 🙄 one has to be extra careful and cautious. However, Austin is a great place for the outdoors. So, do please check out my Guide Book 📖 😊 for Austin. And, I promise you, you will find something engaging, entertaining and enjoyable.
Pease Splash Pad
1100 ParkwayVesinity & feasibility for adventure.
Drinks & Nightlife
Foreign & Domestic
306 E 53rd StFine dinning to get to know the community.
drink.well.
207 E 53rd StWalking distance from home. American Pub.
Texas Trail Rides | Texas Horse Center
9606 Farm to Market Rd 1826Competitive place for horse back riding.
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
525 N Lamar BlvdThe best grocery store in town.
Central Market
4477 S Lamar BlvdAlso, one of the best grocery stores. Closer than WholeFoods.
H-E-B
5808 Burnet RdFor convenience of grocery shopping open 24 hours.
Sprouts Farmers Market
4006 S Lamar BlvdA decent place for grocery shopping close by.
Getting Around
Cap metro park & ride guadalupe at 39th street
Public transport.
Metro Rail located at Highland Station takes one anywhere from downtown to Lakeline, for people who want to be environmentally friendly and avoid traffic. Literally a 5 minute drive from home. CapMetro bus stop located at walking distance to get to Highland station. But one has to be familiar with bus schedule which is also available online.
16 locals recommend
Highland Station
Metro Rail located at Highland Station takes one anywhere from downtown to Lakeline, for people who want to be environmentally friendly and avoid traffic. Literally a 5 minute drive from home. CapMetro bus stop located at walking distance to get to Highland station. But one has to be familiar with bus schedule which is also available online.
Sightseeing
Lady Bird Lake
Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike TrailGreat for enjoying the outdoors and Kayaking.
Great sight seeing location. Michael Dell owner of Dell Computer resides at Mount Bonell.
1082 locals recommend
Mount Bonnell
Great sight seeing location. Michael Dell owner of Dell Computer resides at Mount Bonell.