Guidebook for Austin
Food Scene
Torchy's Tacos
2809 S 1st StYummy breakfast tacos
They also have a food trailer in front which sells great tacos.
435 moradores locais recomendam
Radio Coffee & Beer
4204 Menchaca RdThey also have a food trailer in front which sells great tacos.
Lucy's Fried Chicken
2218 College AveRestaurant/bar with some outdoor seating
Winebelly
519 W Oltorf StA wine + tapas bar - indoor seating and a great patio
Excellent thai food + coffee. They also offer cooking classes
189 moradores locais recomendam
Thai Fresh
909 W Mary StExcellent thai food + coffee. They also offer cooking classes
Vegetarian food + coffee + indoor seating + great patio when the weather is nice
565 moradores locais recomendam
Bouldin Creek Cafe
1900 S 1st StVegetarian food + coffee + indoor seating + great patio when the weather is nice
Drive-through burgers (they're yum) Austin chain
302 moradores locais recomendam
P. Terry's Burger Stand
404 S Lamar BlvdDrive-through burgers (they're yum) Austin chain
Elizabeth Street Cafe
1501 S 1st StFusion vietnamese - yummy + cute decor
Indian restaurant, great beer selection + liquor store next door + music venue sometimes too
267 moradores locais recomendam
Whip in
1950 S I-35 Frontage RdIndian restaurant, great beer selection + liquor store next door + music venue sometimes too
Home Slice Pizza
1415 S Congress Avesolid pizza
Güero's Taco Bar
1412 S Congress AveSolid Tex-Mex
There can a be a long wait, but if you time it right, it's worth it for a great burger.
780 moradores locais recomendam
Hopdoddy Burger Bar
1400 S Congress AveThere can a be a long wait, but if you time it right, it's worth it for a great burger.
Ramen Tatsu-Ya
1234 S Lamar BlvdThe best ramen in town
Henri's Cheese & Wine
2026 South Lamar BoulevardThe food is excellent here
Jo's Coffee
1300 S Congress AveGet your coffee fix
Franklin Barbecue
900 E 11th StBBQ w/long lines
Excellent BBQ with a shorter line than Franklin's
215 moradores locais recomendam
Micklethwait Craft Meats
1309 Rosewood AveExcellent BBQ with a shorter line than Franklin's
Upscale dining, excellent cocktails + food, HH is more affordable
288 moradores locais recomendam
Ah Sing Den
1100 E 6th StUpscale dining, excellent cocktails + food, HH is more affordable
Odd Duck
1201 S Lamar BlvdNicer spot, but excellent food
Terry Black's Barbecue
1003 Barton Springs RdGood BBQ without a long line
Old-school Austin, vegetarian macrobiotic food - pretty yum
163 moradores locais recomendam
Casa de Luz Village
1701 Toomey RdOld-school Austin, vegetarian macrobiotic food - pretty yum
A food trailer park - lots of yummy options
68 moradores locais recomendam
The Picnic - Food Truck Park
1720 Barton Springs RdA food trailer park - lots of yummy options
Caffe Medici
1101 W Lynn StExcellent coffee + wifi
Seventh Flag Coffee
1506 S 1st StExcellent coffee
Essentials
H-E-B
5808 Burnet RdThe closest grocery store
Another grocery store nearby a little bit more upscale, but more affordable than Whole Foods
765 moradores locais recomendam
Central Market
4477 S Lamar BlvdAnother grocery store nearby a little bit more upscale, but more affordable than Whole Foods
Everything Else
A beautiful park for a picnic and if the weather is warm swimming in the spring-fed Barton Springs is worth a stop.
1533 moradores locais recomendam
Parque metropolitano de Zilker
2207 Barton Springs RdA beautiful park for a picnic and if the weather is warm swimming in the spring-fed Barton Springs is worth a stop.
Large grassy field, great for dogs, also lines Town Lake and you'll find the Hike & Bike trail here
246 moradores locais recomendam
Auditorium Shores do Town Lake Metropolitan Park
900 W Riverside DrLarge grassy field, great for dogs, also lines Town Lake and you'll find the Hike & Bike trail here
SFC Farmers' Market Downtown
422 Guadalupe StFarmer's Market held here on the weekends
ACL Live
310 W Willie Nelson BlvdMusic venue where Austin City Limits the show is filmed
Centro de Convenções de Austin
500 E Cesar Chavez StConferences and SXSW is held here
Whole Foods Market
525 N Lamar BlvdGroceries, ready made food, coffee, juice, etc
One of the largest independently owned bookstores in the country (3 floors)
146 moradores locais recomendam
BookPeople
603 N Lamar BlvdOne of the largest independently owned bookstores in the country (3 floors)
The Continental Gallery
1313 S Congress AveSolid music venue + bar
Boutique holiday that has a great outdoor patio-perfect spot for a cocktail or a snack
209 moradores locais recomendam
Hotel San Jose Lounge
1316 S Congress AveBoutique holiday that has a great outdoor patio-perfect spot for a cocktail or a snack
An Austin institution - movie theatre - see a film while enjoy a meal and/or drink.
770 moradores locais recomendam
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema South Lamar
1120 S Lamar BlvdAn Austin institution - movie theatre - see a film while enjoy a meal and/or drink.
A classic Austin spot - this hike and bike trail stretches over 7 miles. Rock-climbing is also an option down here.
531 moradores locais recomendam
Cinturão Verde de Barton Creek
3755 South Capital of Texas HighwayA classic Austin spot - this hike and bike trail stretches over 7 miles. Rock-climbing is also an option down here.
Mohawk Austin
912 Red River StA great music venue
Great Nails & Spa
2911 S 1st StWalk-ins welcome + BYOB
Walgreens
2501 S Lamar BlvdConvenience store
Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton DrRequired during the summertime
Rent a kayak, canoe or take a lesson, a great way to see the city from the water
171 moradores locais recomendam
Texas Rowing Center
1541 W Cesar Chavez StRent a kayak, canoe or take a lesson, a great way to see the city from the water
Birds Barbershop
2110 S Lamar BlvdWomen + men's haircuts, walk-in appointments accepted
Trek Bicycle Lamar
517 S Lamar BlvdAll things bike-related, bike rentals also
Including this as a reference point
180 moradores locais recomendam
Aeroporto Internacional de Austin-Bergstrom
3600 Presidential BlvdIncluding this as a reference point
Big Stacy Neighborhood Park
700 E Live Oak StCity pool, heated in the winter months
Small, but relaxing park includes a little trail, benches, and the Big Stacy pool
158 moradores locais recomendam
Big Stacy Neighborhood Park
700 E Live Oak StSmall, but relaxing park includes a little trail, benches, and the Big Stacy pool
Peter Pan Mini Golf
1207 Barton Springs RdAn Austin original
Umlauf Sculpture Garden & Museum
605 Azie Morton RdSculpture garden for local artist
Bakery - sells many things including delicious cupcakes
132 moradores locais recomendam
Sugar Mama's Bakeshop
1905 S 1st StBakery - sells many things including delicious cupcakes
Drinks & Nightlife
The Austin Beer Garden Brewing Co.
1305 W Oltorf StMicrobrewery that sells food too
Elephant Room
315 Congress AveJazz bar
Rainey Street
Rainey StreetA ton of bars, restaurants, and food trucks
German food + beer + lots of great seating outdoors
264 moradores locais recomendam
Banger's Sausage House & Beer Garden
79 Rainey StGerman food + beer + lots of great seating outdoors
The Ginger Man Austin
301 Lavaca StreetExcellent beer selection + patio outside too
Ego's Bar
510 S Congress AveDive bar + nightly karaoke
Black Sheep Lodge
2108 S Lamar BlvdRestaurant + bar
Shopping
Local ice cream spot + vegan flavors available too
270 moradores locais recomendam
Lick Honest Ice Creams
1100 S Lamar BlvdLocal ice cream spot + vegan flavors available too
End Of An Ear
4304 Clawson RdRecord store
Waterloo Records
600 N Lamar BlvdRecords and CDs sold here, occasional music venue
REI
601 N Lamar BlvdAll things you'll need for the great outdoors
Lucy in Disguise with Diamonds
1506 S Congress AveCostume store
Allens Boots
1522 S Congress AveWhen in Texas . . .
Tesoros Trading Company
1500 S Congress AveEclectic mix of items from around the world
Maya Star Austin
1508 S Congress AveWomen's clothing + jewelry store
Uncommon Objects
1602 Fort View RdAntique shop + eclectic oddities
Barton Creek Square
2901 S Capital of Texas HwyThe nearest mall
Walmart Supercenter
710 E Ben White BlvdJust in case
Sightseeing
A pretty building + nice grounds. I think they give tours
1119 moradores locais recomendam
Texas Senate
1200 Congress AveA pretty building + nice grounds. I think they give tours
Museu de História do Estado do Texas Bullock
1800 Congress AveAll things Texas
Arts & Culture
Blanton Museum of Art
200 East Martin Luther King Junior BoulevardOne of the larger art museums in town