Guidebook for Austin

Anna & Chad
Guidebook for Austin

Parks & Nature

Barton Springs is a natural spring fed swimming area. Just don't say we didn't say it was chilly but it feels great on a hot day.
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Zilker Metropolitan Park
2207 Barton Springs Rd
1533 recommandé par les habitants
Barton Springs is a natural spring fed swimming area. Just don't say we didn't say it was chilly but it feels great on a hot day.
The Ann and Roy Butler hike and Bike trail is a combination of gravel paths and over water boardwalks that span a 10 mile loop. You never have to cross a road and can loop around in four different places across downtown. I personally use it as my 4.5 mile running loop from the house.
257 recommandé par les habitants
Ann And Roy Butler Hike And Bike Trail
257 recommandé par les habitants
The Ann and Roy Butler hike and Bike trail is a combination of gravel paths and over water boardwalks that span a 10 mile loop. You never have to cross a road and can loop around in four different places across downtown. I personally use it as my 4.5 mile running loop from the house.
Barton Springs Pool is fed by natural springs and has a rock bottom. The water is cold but fantastic on a hot Austin summer day.
2454 recommandé par les habitants
Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton Dr
2454 recommandé par les habitants
Barton Springs Pool is fed by natural springs and has a rock bottom. The water is cold but fantastic on a hot Austin summer day.
An Austin original. Graffiti Park is a multi level terraced graffiti extravaganza. According to CultureMap it started as a "temporary SXSW installation from famed street artist Shepard Fairey (the artist behind the iconic Barack Obama "Hope" posters)" See it before it is moved out of Austin in 2019.
207 recommandé par les habitants
Graffiti Park at Castle Hill
1008 Baylor St
207 recommandé par les habitants
An Austin original. Graffiti Park is a multi level terraced graffiti extravaganza. According to CultureMap it started as a "temporary SXSW installation from famed street artist Shepard Fairey (the artist behind the iconic Barack Obama "Hope" posters)" See it before it is moved out of Austin in 2019.

Food Scene

Amazing palancha burger and incredible desserts.
397 recommandé par les habitants
Launderette
2115 Holly St
397 recommandé par les habitants
Amazing palancha burger and incredible desserts.
Great small plates and fusion dishes. This place would be right at home on Abbot Kinney in Venice Beach or SOHO in New York.
99 recommandé par les habitants
Juniper
2400 E Cesar Chavez St
99 recommandé par les habitants
Great small plates and fusion dishes. This place would be right at home on Abbot Kinney in Venice Beach or SOHO in New York.
A wood fired pizza joint with communal seating. If you aren't there early it will be a thirty minute wait almost guaranteed.
180 recommandé par les habitants
Bufalina Pizza
2215 E Cesar Chavez St
180 recommandé par les habitants
A wood fired pizza joint with communal seating. If you aren't there early it will be a thirty minute wait almost guaranteed.
Great local pizza joint with classic booth seating. They don't mind our two year old running around and causing havoc. Eat in or takeout with multiple beers on tap. Check out their garlic knots which are fantastic with the gorgonzolla dipping sauce.
71 recommandé par les habitants
Southside Flying Pizza
2206 S Congress Ave
71 recommandé par les habitants
Great local pizza joint with classic booth seating. They don't mind our two year old running around and causing havoc. Eat in or takeout with multiple beers on tap. Check out their garlic knots which are fantastic with the gorgonzolla dipping sauce.
A local Austin favorite for fresh juice squeezed drinks. There usually is an opportunity so see native hipsters in the wild lined up too.
519 recommandé par les habitants
JuiceLand
1625 Barton Springs Rd
519 recommandé par les habitants
A local Austin favorite for fresh juice squeezed drinks. There usually is an opportunity so see native hipsters in the wild lined up too.
New Japanese whiskey bar that serves a unique Japanese Tex Mex small plate menu. The hotpockets are incredible.
151 recommandé par les habitants
Kemuri Tatsu-Ya
2713 E 2nd St
151 recommandé par les habitants
New Japanese whiskey bar that serves a unique Japanese Tex Mex small plate menu. The hotpockets are incredible.
New micro brewery meets hangout zone. Outdoor tables, bar, and couches inside. Doubles as a coffee bar during the day and micro brewery in the evening.
227 recommandé par les habitants
Lazarus Brewing Co.
1902 E 6th St
227 recommandé par les habitants
New micro brewery meets hangout zone. Outdoor tables, bar, and couches inside. Doubles as a coffee bar during the day and micro brewery in the evening.
A ranch to table restaurant with nice outdoor seating and a view of the Colorado River. Their burger is excellent and is always $10 at the bar versus $16 at a table.
197 recommandé par les habitants
Jacoby's Restaurant & Mercantile
3235 E Cesar Chavez St
197 recommandé par les habitants
A ranch to table restaurant with nice outdoor seating and a view of the Colorado River. Their burger is excellent and is always $10 at the bar versus $16 at a table.
Pitchfork Pretty is a new addition to the neighborhood . They bill themselves as straight up hill country cuisine. They have interesting takes on many fun dishes and have a special barbecue night on Monday. The hightop communal table is also a fun way to meet people and have shared plates.
31 recommandé par les habitants
Pitchfork Pretty
2708 E Cesar Chavez St
31 recommandé par les habitants
Pitchfork Pretty is a new addition to the neighborhood . They bill themselves as straight up hill country cuisine. They have interesting takes on many fun dishes and have a special barbecue night on Monday. The hightop communal table is also a fun way to meet people and have shared plates.
La Barbecue is notable as the founder is related to the local icon of BBQ J. Mueller. Their BBQ is some of the best in Austin and they are now located inside the popular upscale corner grocery called Quickie Pickie. Plan on waiting in a line or pre-order online before your visit.
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La Barbecue
2401 E Cesar Chavez St
421 recommandé par les habitants
La Barbecue is notable as the founder is related to the local icon of BBQ J. Mueller. Their BBQ is some of the best in Austin and they are now located inside the popular upscale corner grocery called Quickie Pickie. Plan on waiting in a line or pre-order online before your visit.
Intero is an Italian restaurant that has a daily dinner menu. The food is excellent and they have an assortment of small plates as well as entrees. Don't miss their chocolates and desserts. They are also open in the morning for coffee.
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Intero Restaurant
2612 E Cesar Chavez St
48 recommandé par les habitants
Intero is an Italian restaurant that has a daily dinner menu. The food is excellent and they have an assortment of small plates as well as entrees. Don't miss their chocolates and desserts. They are also open in the morning for coffee.
A new take on Mexican food with a great outdoor patio. Now that they are out of their initial opening growing pains they have been getting great reviews.
71 recommandé par les habitants
Grizzelda's
105 Tillery St
71 recommandé par les habitants
A new take on Mexican food with a great outdoor patio. Now that they are out of their initial opening growing pains they have been getting great reviews.
A combination brewery and nice restaurant. They also have outdoor seating.
27 recommandé par les habitants
The Brewer's Table
4715 E 5th St
27 recommandé par les habitants
A combination brewery and nice restaurant. They also have outdoor seating.
Vegan food that even I like. :) Their nachos are tasty and they have a good happy hour.
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Counter Culture
2908 E Cesar Chavez St
139 recommandé par les habitants
Vegan food that even I like. :) Their nachos are tasty and they have a good happy hour.
The smoked buffalo wings are a must try. They also have a full menu and they smoke their own barbecue. The roof top deck is nice especially during cooler weather. My favorite night is Tuesday when they have all day happy hour which includes their smoked buffalo wings.
48 recommandé par les habitants
EastSide Tavern
1510 E Cesar Chavez St
48 recommandé par les habitants
The smoked buffalo wings are a must try. They also have a full menu and they smoke their own barbecue. The roof top deck is nice especially during cooler weather. My favorite night is Tuesday when they have all day happy hour which includes their smoked buffalo wings.

Drinks & Nightlife

Unmarked location so you have to look for it. Great classic cocktails, outdoor seating, and a co-located food truck.
178 recommandé par les habitants
Weather Up
1808 E Cesar Chavez St
178 recommandé par les habitants
Unmarked location so you have to look for it. Great classic cocktails, outdoor seating, and a co-located food truck.
Specializing in sour beers.
127 recommandé par les habitants
Blue Owl Brewing
2400 E Cesar Chavez St
127 recommandé par les habitants
Specializing in sour beers.
Neighborhood bar with live music. The play Criterion Edition movies in the background which is unique.
58 recommandé par les habitants
Hi Hat Public House
2121 E 6th St
58 recommandé par les habitants
Neighborhood bar with live music. The play Criterion Edition movies in the background which is unique.
A Rainy Street classic relocated to East Austin. Multiple bars, hipster games, food, drinks, and great prices.
118 recommandé par les habitants
Lustre Pearl East
114 Linden St
118 recommandé par les habitants
A Rainy Street classic relocated to East Austin. Multiple bars, hipster games, food, drinks, and great prices.
Nice patio bar and pool tables inside.
104 recommandé par les habitants
Drinks Lounge
2001 E Cesar Chavez St
104 recommandé par les habitants
Nice patio bar and pool tables inside.
Live music, outdoor patio, and the home of the Toaster food truck. Who knew that a grilled cheese with tomato soup on the inside would be so tasty.
207 recommandé par les habitants
Stay Gold
1910 E Cesar Chavez St
207 recommandé par les habitants
Live music, outdoor patio, and the home of the Toaster food truck. Who knew that a grilled cheese with tomato soup on the inside would be so tasty.
Great brew pub located just off of 6th street and an easy walk. They have plentiful indoor and outdoor seating. Usually there is a food truck parked outdoors that does gourmet burgers too.
112 recommandé par les habitants
Hops & Grain Brewing
507 Calles St
112 recommandé par les habitants
Great brew pub located just off of 6th street and an easy walk. They have plentiful indoor and outdoor seating. Usually there is a food truck parked outdoors that does gourmet burgers too.
craft cocktails and plenty of beers on tap.
561 recommandé par les habitants
Whisler's
1816 E 6th St
561 recommandé par les habitants
craft cocktails and plenty of beers on tap.
Local brewery located close to food trucks. Nice indoor taproom.
159 recommandé par les habitants
Zilker Brewing Company
1701 E 6th St
159 recommandé par les habitants
Local brewery located close to food trucks. Nice indoor taproom.
A mescal tequila bar. They also have cocktails, plenty of beers on tab, and wine. They also have two food trucks usually co-located.
50 recommandé par les habitants
La Holly
2500 E 6th St
50 recommandé par les habitants
A mescal tequila bar. They also have cocktails, plenty of beers on tab, and wine. They also have two food trucks usually co-located.

Arts & Culture

The LB Johnson Presidential Library on the UT Campus.
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LBJ Presidential Library
2313 Red River St
240 recommandé par les habitants
The LB Johnson Presidential Library on the UT Campus.

Essentials

Local Austin grocery store. Anything you need from craft beers to sunscreen and snacks.
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H-E-B
5808 Burnet Rd
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Local Austin grocery store. Anything you need from craft beers to sunscreen and snacks.
Neighborhood convenience store.
11 recommandé par les habitants
Bread Basket
2228 E Cesar Chavez St
11 recommandé par les habitants
Neighborhood convenience store.

Entertainment & Activities

Downtown theater that shows film festival and main run titles. They also have a full bar and menu.
347 recommandé par les habitants
Violet Crown Social Club
1111 E 6th St
347 recommandé par les habitants
Downtown theater that shows film festival and main run titles. They also have a full bar and menu.
An Austin favorite with full bar and food menu. Don't even think about using your mobile phone. They will kick you out in two seconds flat.
228 recommandé par les habitants
Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas
320 E 6th St
228 recommandé par les habitants
An Austin favorite with full bar and food menu. Don't even think about using your mobile phone. They will kick you out in two seconds flat.