Guidebook for Austin
Parks & Nature
It's a beautiful place to escape to on a nice sunny day. Lots of lovely trees, flowers, etc!
429 locals recommend
Zilker Botanical Garden
2220 Barton Springs RdIt's a beautiful place to escape to on a nice sunny day. Lots of lovely trees, flowers, etc!
It's great for a morning run, an afternoon game of disc golf ( etc ) or just getting outdoors and being in the refreshing air.
1533 locals recommend
Zilker Metropolitan Park
2207 Barton Springs RdIt's great for a morning run, an afternoon game of disc golf ( etc ) or just getting outdoors and being in the refreshing air.
It's quiet and quaint. It's got beautiful ponds, peacocks, and lots of other pretty nature things! And it's free!
178 locals recommend
Mayfield Park and Nature Preserve
3505 W 35th StIt's quiet and quaint. It's got beautiful ponds, peacocks, and lots of other pretty nature things! And it's free!
Walk around this beautiful lake and you'll fall in love with Austin!!! So many great views of the city, the lake, and awesome trails for biking, walking, running etc
959 locals recommend
Lady Bird Lake
Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike TrailWalk around this beautiful lake and you'll fall in love with Austin!!! So many great views of the city, the lake, and awesome trails for biking, walking, running etc
Food Scene
Wonderful Tex-Mex and great drinks!
Brunch on Sundays from 11-2 !!
40 locals recommend
Trudy's South Star
901 Little Texas LnWonderful Tex-Mex and great drinks!
Brunch on Sundays from 11-2 !!
If you haven't been here, please do! It has all of the Austin feels. Food is delicious and the drinks are pretty good too. It's busy usually because it is so good!
478 locals recommend
Magnolia Cafe
1920 S Congress AveIf you haven't been here, please do! It has all of the Austin feels. Food is delicious and the drinks are pretty good too. It's busy usually because it is so good!
If you love Indian Cuisine, this is your spot!
The lamb Tika Masala is amazing!
Great beers on draft as well as mixed drinks!
85 locals recommend
The Clay Pit
1601 Guadalupe StIf you love Indian Cuisine, this is your spot!
The lamb Tika Masala is amazing!
Great beers on draft as well as mixed drinks!
Delicious smoothies, soups, and food! Vegan and vegetarian options too. This place is good!
133 locals recommend
Soup Peddler Real Food & Juice Bar
501 W Mary StDelicious smoothies, soups, and food! Vegan and vegetarian options too. This place is good!
This is probably the highest-quality restaurant within a 20 minute walk or 5 minute drive from our place. Amazing food, relaxed atmosphere.
11 locals recommend
Independence Fine Foods
1807 W Slaughter LnThis is probably the highest-quality restaurant within a 20 minute walk or 5 minute drive from our place. Amazing food, relaxed atmosphere.
Austin and the rest of Central Texas have the absolute best BBQ available in Texas in my opinion, and for someone new to Austin, Iron Works is a great first stop. Located downtown in walking distance to nightlife & entertainment, this is a great spot for lunch or early dinner before taking a walk to explore downtown.
48 locals recommend
Iron Works Barbecue
100 Red River StAustin and the rest of Central Texas have the absolute best BBQ available in Texas in my opinion, and for someone new to Austin, Iron Works is a great first stop. Located downtown in walking distance to nightlife & entertainment, this is a great spot for lunch or early dinner before taking a walk to explore downtown.
You don't have to search far for great Tex-Mex in Austin, and Casa Garcia's is a South Austin favorite that my family and I have enjoyed for decades. Equipped with a full bar, tasty food, TVs to watch the game, and friendly staff, you really can't go wrong with this spot.
43 locals recommend
Casa Garcia's
1901 West William Cannon DriveYou don't have to search far for great Tex-Mex in Austin, and Casa Garcia's is a South Austin favorite that my family and I have enjoyed for decades. Equipped with a full bar, tasty food, TVs to watch the game, and friendly staff, you really can't go wrong with this spot.
Drinks & Nightlife
Best burgers in town!!! And pretty rad drinks as well!
Right next to Dirty Dog which always has live music going on and drinks there too!
74 locals recommend
Casino El Camino
517 E 6th StBest burgers in town!!! And pretty rad drinks as well!
Right next to Dirty Dog which always has live music going on and drinks there too!
Saxon Pub
1320 S Lamar BlvdLive music every night and lots of drink slinging is done here!
Lots of dancing, drinks, and live music here! It's a go to spot some might say
672 locals recommend
The White Horse
500 Comal StLots of dancing, drinks, and live music here! It's a go to spot some might say
Carousel Lounge
1110 E 52nd StIt's as weird as it sounds! Live music, drinks and lots of fun1
Great bar for nice weather - huge, beautiful outdoor patio area, live music, sand volleyball, and great people. This is a local favorite for all of South Austin and the surrounding areas.
215 locals recommend
Moontower Saloon
10212 Menchaca RdGreat bar for nice weather - huge, beautiful outdoor patio area, live music, sand volleyball, and great people. This is a local favorite for all of South Austin and the surrounding areas.
Casual and close to home, this bar is great for happy hour or relaxed nights out with friends or a date. Equipped with pool tables, dart boards, an outdoor patio & stage, and great service, you really can't go wrong with this spot as a weekly hangout.
14 locals recommend
Red Shed Tavern
8504 S Congress AveCasual and close to home, this bar is great for happy hour or relaxed nights out with friends or a date. Equipped with pool tables, dart boards, an outdoor patio & stage, and great service, you really can't go wrong with this spot as a weekly hangout.
Getting Around
Budget friendly option for short-term (priced by the minute/mile) car rentals.
7 locals recommend
Car 2 Go
800 W 5th StBudget friendly option for short-term (priced by the minute/mile) car rentals.
Shopping
The Drag
453-401 W 23rd StLots to explore here! Food, shops, art, etc!
Located just a 5 minute drive from our house, Southpark Meadows is a huge shopping center with plenty of restaurants & bars for a break between shopping.
52 locals recommend
Southpark Meadows
Located just a 5 minute drive from our house, Southpark Meadows is a huge shopping center with plenty of restaurants & bars for a break between shopping.
The Domain is located in North Austin and features high-end shopping, restaurants & nightlife that make for a great way to spend the day or night.
768 locals recommend
The Domain
11410 Century Oaks TerraceThe Domain is located in North Austin and features high-end shopping, restaurants & nightlife that make for a great way to spend the day or night.
Sightseeing
This is the Capitol of Texas, a huge property located in the heart of Downtown Austin with beautiful outdoor areas, iconic Texas art & historical pieces, and free tours from their friendly staff.
1119 locals recommend
Texas Senate
1200 Congress AveThis is the Capitol of Texas, a huge property located in the heart of Downtown Austin with beautiful outdoor areas, iconic Texas art & historical pieces, and free tours from their friendly staff.
Rainey Street is one of the newer bar scenes in Austin, first gaining popularity in the late 2000's. Beautiful long-standing houses have now been converted into high-end bars & restaurants with unique experiences for every personality. Great for happy hour, weekend brunch or late-night dance parties with friends.
212 locals recommend
Rainey Street Historic District
Rainey Street is one of the newer bar scenes in Austin, first gaining popularity in the late 2000's. Beautiful long-standing houses have now been converted into high-end bars & restaurants with unique experiences for every personality. Great for happy hour, weekend brunch or late-night dance parties with friends.
Essentials
This HEB is the closest grocery store to our house, just a 15 minute walk or 5 minute drive away.
43 locals recommend
HEB Slaughter/Manchaca station
This HEB is the closest grocery store to our house, just a 15 minute walk or 5 minute drive away.
This 7-Eleven is the closest convenience store to our home, a 10-minute walk away.
53 locals recommend
7-Eleven
1705 S Lakeshore BlvdThis 7-Eleven is the closest convenience store to our home, a 10-minute walk away.
This Walgreens is the closest pharmacy to our home, a 10-minute walk away
143 locals recommend
Walgreens
2501 S Lamar BlvdThis Walgreens is the closest pharmacy to our home, a 10-minute walk away