Guidebook for Austin
Food Scene
Hey Cupcake!
4209 Airport BoulevardBest cupcakes in town, hands down!
Torchy's Tacos
2809 S 1st StGüero's Taco Bar
1412 S Congress AveVespaio
1610 S Congress AveBest Italian in town!
South Austin Trailer Park & Eatery
1311 S 1st StThe sushi here is excellent and if you go during the REVERSE HAPPY HOURS, there's a DJ and good food and drink deals! Reverse happy hours are Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 9:30-11pm.
16 locals recommend
Umi Sushi Bar & Grill
5510 I-35The sushi here is excellent and if you go during the REVERSE HAPPY HOURS, there's a DJ and good food and drink deals! Reverse happy hours are Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 9:30-11pm.
Drinks & Nightlife
Famous nightclub where Stevie Ray Vaughn played regularly
815 locals recommend
The Continental Gallery
1313 S Congress AveFamous nightclub where Stevie Ray Vaughn played regularly
ACL Live
310 W Willie Nelson BlvdThis place has great musical acts and is home to the Longhorn Basketball teams. Whether you go to see a game, comedian, or musical act, you'll always have a good time!
10 locals recommend
Frank C Erwin Special Events Center
1701 Red River StreetThis place has great musical acts and is home to the Longhorn Basketball teams. Whether you go to see a game, comedian, or musical act, you'll always have a good time!
Rainey street is a great place to enjoy the nightlife. Many of the homes on these streets were converted to bars, it's unique to Austin!
793 locals recommend
Rainey Street
Rainey StreetRainey street is a great place to enjoy the nightlife. Many of the homes on these streets were converted to bars, it's unique to Austin!
The east side is where the locals love to hang out. There are many bars and live music venues to see.
395 locals recommend
East 6th Street
East 6th StreetThe east side is where the locals love to hang out. There are many bars and live music venues to see.
HOTEL VEGAS
1502 E 6th StCountry music staple in Austin. This little old place is definitely a whole in the wall, but it is famous and is always a good ole time for all you country lovers!
478 locals recommend
Broken Spoke
3201 S Lamar BlvdCountry music staple in Austin. This little old place is definitely a whole in the wall, but it is famous and is always a good ole time for all you country lovers!
The White Horse
500 Comal StLive music here is awesome. This place is mostly outdoor so prepare yourself!
99 locals recommend
Historic Scoot Inn
1308 E 4th StLive music here is awesome. This place is mostly outdoor so prepare yourself!
Stubb's Bar-B-Q
801 Red River StGreat music and great BBQ!
Maggie Mae's
323 E 6th St6th street is iconic!
Blind Pig Pub
317 E 6th StMy friend Joe plays live music here on request!
Emo's just keeps on getting better and better musicians to come to Austin.... AND THE GREAT THING IS THAT IT IS SO VERY VERY CLOSE TO MY HOUSE!! This place is actually located at 2015 E Riverside Drive, but the app keeps on changing it back to the old address where it used to be.
135 locals recommend
Emo's Austin
2015 E Riverside DrEmo's just keeps on getting better and better musicians to come to Austin.... AND THE GREAT THING IS THAT IT IS SO VERY VERY CLOSE TO MY HOUSE!! This place is actually located at 2015 E Riverside Drive, but the app keeps on changing it back to the old address where it used to be.
Palazio Gentlemen's Club
501 E Ben White BlvdThis is a great spot for bachelor parties!
South Austin Brewery
415 E St Elmo RdQuick ride to the brewery!
This brewery is super close and kind of a hidden up and coming gem!
27 locals recommend
Independence Brewing Co
3913 Todd LnThis brewery is super close and kind of a hidden up and coming gem!
Excellent ranked brewery in Austin. Check this link out for more information on the many breweries in an around Austin.
https://austin.eater.com/maps/best-austin-breweries-taprooms-tours
95 locals recommend
St Elmo Brewing Company
440 E St Elmo RdExcellent ranked brewery in Austin. Check this link out for more information on the many breweries in an around Austin.
https://austin.eater.com/maps/best-austin-breweries-taprooms-tours
(512) Brewing Company
407 Radam LnMake sure to call ahead for this one!
Entertainment & Activities
COTA is famous for the only Formula 1 race track in the US. But it also hosts some of the best concerts in town! I've seen many acts including Florence and the Machine, Dooby Brothers, Journey, Elton John, Phish, Taylor Swift, Hall & Oates, and many many more!
346 locals recommend
Circuit of The Americas
9201 Circuit of the Americas BlvdCOTA is famous for the only Formula 1 race track in the US. But it also hosts some of the best concerts in town! I've seen many acts including Florence and the Machine, Dooby Brothers, Journey, Elton John, Phish, Taylor Swift, Hall & Oates, and many many more!
Famous movie theater. Great place to have a meal and drinks while watching a show! I've seen Quentin Tarantino several times here!
770 locals recommend
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema South Lamar
1120 S Lamar BlvdFamous movie theater. Great place to have a meal and drinks while watching a show! I've seen Quentin Tarantino several times here!
Palmer Events Center
900 Barton Springs RdRegal Westgate
4477 S Lamar BlvdThe reclining loungers in this theater are awesome!
Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium
2139 San Jacinto BlvdParks & Nature
McKinney Falls State Park
5808 McKinney Falls PkwyBeautiful scenery, and great for a nice walk!
Park is located directly in front of my house and is great for quick jog.
8 locals recommend
Mabel Davis District Park
3427 Parker LnPark is located directly in front of my house and is great for quick jog.
Lady Bird Lake Trail
Lady Bird Lake TrailThis walk has gorgeous views!
Lady Bird Lake Boardwalk
Lady Bird Lake BoardwalkMount Bonnell
Zilker Metropolitan Park
2207 Barton Springs RdHOME to Austin City Limits
Shopping
Fun costume store. It's always fun to go inside and try out some outfits!
87 locals recommend
Lucy in Disguise with Diamonds
1506 S Congress AveFun costume store. It's always fun to go inside and try out some outfits!
Barton Creek Square
2901 S Capital of Texas HwyGreat place to shop!
Arts & Culture
St. Edward's University
3001 S Congress AveClose and convenient with beautiful architecture!
Texas Senate
1200 Congress AveThe State Capitol is a must see.
Bullock Texas State History Museum
1800 Congress AveHook'em HORNS!! I'm a UT almuni and have got to say it's worth seeing this campus!
238 locals recommend
The University of Texas at Austin
2515 SpeedwayHook'em HORNS!! I'm a UT almuni and have got to say it's worth seeing this campus!
Austin Convention Center
500 E Cesar Chavez StThe most used convention center in Austin!
Zach Theatre
202 S Lamar BlvdThe plays here are fantastic! I HEART the Theatre!!!
Ballet Austin
501 W 3rd StEssentials
H-E-B plus!
2508 E Riverside DrWalmart Supercenter
710 E Ben White Blvd