Guidebook for Austin
Food Scene
Torchy's Tacos
2809 S 1st StAmazingly creative tacos in the heart of SOCO
Funky and fun, this place is a testament to the fact that pancakes and omelets taste good any time of the day or night. So do quesadillas. Come whenever, stay till whenever.
478 locals recommend
Magnolia Cafe
1920 S Congress AveFunky and fun, this place is a testament to the fact that pancakes and omelets taste good any time of the day or night. So do quesadillas. Come whenever, stay till whenever.
Sightseeing
Modeled after the US Capital, but build of local pink granite, the Capital is an under visited and totally free historical treasure. Stand on the star on the floor and stomp your foot to hear the acoustic surprise, then just wander about like you own the place! We Texas citizens in fact do!
1119 locals recommend
Texas Senate
1200 Congress AveModeled after the US Capital, but build of local pink granite, the Capital is an under visited and totally free historical treasure. Stand on the star on the floor and stomp your foot to hear the acoustic surprise, then just wander about like you own the place! We Texas citizens in fact do!
Parks & Nature
Because it is so big and wonderful! Great views of the city, endless spots to wander in -- and a great place to fly kites! Weekend mornings you will see soccer games forever
1533 locals recommend
Zilker Metropolitan Park
2207 Barton Springs RdBecause it is so big and wonderful! Great views of the city, endless spots to wander in -- and a great place to fly kites! Weekend mornings you will see soccer games forever
Drinks & Nightlife
Austin's entertainment district. Block after block of bar, music venue, nightclub, restaurant, etc. The action picks up after 10 pm -- great for people watching even if you don't stop in anywhere.
395 locals recommend
East 6th Street
East 6th StreetAustin's entertainment district. Block after block of bar, music venue, nightclub, restaurant, etc. The action picks up after 10 pm -- great for people watching even if you don't stop in anywhere.
Arts & Culture
Awesome museum focused on Texas history -- it also has a great IMAX theater. -- Tip: You can visit the Blanton Art and the Bullock History museums on the same trip without moving your car! Park under the Bullock and cross the street for the Blanton
593 locals recommend
Bullock Texas State History Museum
1800 Congress AveAwesome museum focused on Texas history -- it also has a great IMAX theater. -- Tip: You can visit the Blanton Art and the Bullock History museums on the same trip without moving your car! Park under the Bullock and cross the street for the Blanton
Excellent art museum on the south side of the UT campus. -- Tip: You can visit the Blanton Art and the Bullock History museums on the same trip without moving your car! Park under the Bullock and cross the street for the Blanton
644 locals recommend
The Blanton Museum of Art
200 East Martin Luther King Junior BoulevardExcellent art museum on the south side of the UT campus. -- Tip: You can visit the Blanton Art and the Bullock History museums on the same trip without moving your car! Park under the Bullock and cross the street for the Blanton
Shopping
Wander up and down South Congress and enjoy all the many eclectic shops and restaurants. It's such a 78704 thing!
650 locals recommend
South Congress
Wander up and down South Congress and enjoy all the many eclectic shops and restaurants. It's such a 78704 thing!
Essentials
H-E-B
5808 Burnet Rd