Guidebook for Austin
Food Scene
Good people, good coffee, retro decor and large outdoor area.
99 místní doporučují
Flightpath Coffeehouse
5011 Duval StGood people, good coffee, retro decor and large outdoor area.
Paco's Tacos
1304 E 51st StOne of a kind and affordable! A super close place to grab tacos.
The best coconut ice cream we have ever had! The line is usually out the door.
270 místní doporučují
Lick Honest Ice Creams
1100 S Lamar BlvdThe best coconut ice cream we have ever had! The line is usually out the door.
Gelateria Gemelli
1009 E 6th StTotally amazing gelato with unique flavors.
Cherrywood Coffeehouse
1400 E 38th 1/2 StClose by, great coffee and breakfast tacos
Mediterranean food truck in a gas station parking lot? Yup. And its fantastic.
23 místní doporučují
Abo Youssef Mediterranean Food
2101 Manor RdMediterranean food truck in a gas station parking lot? Yup. And its fantastic.
Contigo
2027 Anchor LnGreat patio, cocktails and food, super close to our house.
German beer garden with sausages and over 100 beers on tap.
264 místní doporučují
Banger's Sausage House & Beer Garden
79 Rainey StGerman beer garden with sausages and over 100 beers on tap.
Swift's Attic
315 Congress AveGreat Sunday brunch.
Super close sushi and noodle restaurant that doesn't look like much from the outside, but its really great once you get inside. Surprisingly good sushi.
67 místní doporučují
Xian Sushi and Noodle
1801 E 51st StSuper close sushi and noodle restaurant that doesn't look like much from the outside, but its really great once you get inside. Surprisingly good sushi.
Beer garden, pizza, sandwiches, and beer. Yum.
435 místní doporučují
The Austin Beer Garden Brewing Co.
1305 W Oltorf StBeer garden, pizza, sandwiches, and beer. Yum.
If you want to feel like you are in Hawaii eating on the ocean, this is the place for you. The food is decent, but people go for the atmosphere.
269 místní doporučují
Hula Hut
3825 Lake Austin BlvdIf you want to feel like you are in Hawaii eating on the ocean, this is the place for you. The food is decent, but people go for the atmosphere.
Drinks & Nightlife
Lisa loves the Easy Shandy beer cocktail, Cameron loves the giant pretzels.
358 místní doporučují
Easy Tiger
1501 E 7th StLisa loves the Easy Shandy beer cocktail, Cameron loves the giant pretzels.
Skylark Lounge
2039 Airport BlvdClassic Austin, unique music acts. Interesting people.
Blue Owl is an adorable little brewery that specializes in sour beer.
127 místní doporučují
Blue Owl Brewing
2400 E Cesar Chavez StBlue Owl is an adorable little brewery that specializes in sour beer.
Cool little taproom with quite a few food trucks within walking distance. We like to hit a food truck and bring the food to the brewery.
159 místní doporučují
Zilker Brewing Company
1701 E 6th StCool little taproom with quite a few food trucks within walking distance. We like to hit a food truck and bring the food to the brewery.
Cool little spot with coffee and beer. Brew and brew.
183 místní doporučují
Wright Bros. Brew and Brew
500 San Marcos StCool little spot with coffee and beer. Brew and brew.
This place is classy, they have live music, cocktails, and karaoke rooms for the win!
152 místní doporučují
The Highball
1120 S Lamar BlvdThis place is classy, they have live music, cocktails, and karaoke rooms for the win!
Parks & Nature
This natural spring pool is great spot to go when its hot. Definitely ask us about borrowing our giant inflatable unicorn. There is also a trail nearby you can walk that is very pretty and has a great view of the city.
2454 místní doporučují
Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton DrThis natural spring pool is great spot to go when its hot. Definitely ask us about borrowing our giant inflatable unicorn. There is also a trail nearby you can walk that is very pretty and has a great view of the city.
Great spot to rent kayaks, canoes or paddleboards to row down the Colorado river. You'll probably see a ton of turtles and a great view of downtown Austin.
171 místní doporučují
Texas Rowing Center
1541 W Cesar Chavez StGreat spot to rent kayaks, canoes or paddleboards to row down the Colorado river. You'll probably see a ton of turtles and a great view of downtown Austin.
Arts & Culture
We were super impressed when we visited. Very interesting museum packed with history.
240 místní doporučují
LBJ Presidential Library
2313 Red River StWe were super impressed when we visited. Very interesting museum packed with history.
The Alamo Drafthouse is a great place to catch a movie. They have dinner, drinks and a ton of interesting special events like old films or sing-a-longs, but they also show current flicks.
770 místní doporučují
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema South Lamar
1120 S Lamar BlvdThe Alamo Drafthouse is a great place to catch a movie. They have dinner, drinks and a ton of interesting special events like old films or sing-a-longs, but they also show current flicks.
Shopping
This is my favorite store in Austin. They have great handmade items, candles, books, gifts, etc.
75 místní doporučují
take heart
1211 E 11th StThis is my favorite store in Austin. They have great handmade items, candles, books, gifts, etc.
Uncommon Objects
1602 Fort View RdThis place has a bizarre selection of overpriced antiques.
Breakaway Records
211 W N Loop BlvdSweet indie record shop in a neat area of town.
There are a bunch of vintage shops in this area that are pretty neat.
71 místní doporučují
Room Service Vintage
117 N Loop Blvd EThere are a bunch of vintage shops in this area that are pretty neat.
Local farmers market open on Sundays from 10AM to 2PM. They usually have live music and they always have food trucks, local farm goods, honey, baked goods, cheese, soap etc.
167 místní doporučují
Mueller Farmers' Market
2006 Philomena StLocal farmers market open on Sundays from 10AM to 2PM. They usually have live music and they always have food trucks, local farm goods, honey, baked goods, cheese, soap etc.
Essentials
If you need groceries while you're here, we recommend the HEB in Mueller.
1667 místní doporučují
H-E-B
5808 Burnet RdIf you need groceries while you're here, we recommend the HEB in Mueller.
This is one of our go to hangout places, but we like hanging out at grocery stores. They have local food and drinks, a cute patio, and sometimes you can catch live music.
138 místní doporučují
in.gredients
This is one of our go to hangout places, but we like hanging out at grocery stores. They have local food and drinks, a cute patio, and sometimes you can catch live music.
Sightseeing
The Texas Capitol has free tours every 20 minutes or so. Definitely worth the stop to catch up on your Texas history.
1119 místní doporučují
Texas Senate
1200 Congress AveThe Texas Capitol has free tours every 20 minutes or so. Definitely worth the stop to catch up on your Texas history.