Guidebook for Austin
Food Scene
Mr. Natural
1901 E Cesar Chavez StGreat Vegan/Vegetarian food and Vegan pastries!
Launderette
2115 Holly StAward winning restaurant.
Cenote
1010 E Cesar Chavez StGreat food and smoothie shop outside.
Hi Hat Public House
2121 E 6th StTaco Tuesday!
Juniper
2400 E Cesar Chavez StFancy and delicious!
Blue Dahlia Bistro
1115 E 11th StGreat lunch spot!
Sway
1417 S 1st StTorchy's Tacos
2809 S 1st StSome of the BEST tacos in town! Try the fried avocado!
G'Raj Mahal
73 Rainey StGreat indian food and lovely atmosphere.
The BEST ice cream in town! Unique, locally sourced flavors.
270 locals recommend
Lick Honest Ice Creams
1100 S Lamar BlvdThe BEST ice cream in town! Unique, locally sourced flavors.
Great wood fired pizza restaurant. You can also call in and pick up pizza.
180 locals recommend
Bufalina Pizza
2215 E Cesar Chavez StGreat wood fired pizza restaurant. You can also call in and pick up pizza.
East Side Pies
1401 Rosewood AveMy favorite pizza joint with unique options and delivery.
JuiceLand
1625 Barton Springs RdBest smoothies in town! Many healthy fruit and veggie mixes.
Drinks & Nightlife
Stay Gold
1910 E Cesar Chavez StLive music inside & out door patio is nice.
Rainey Street
Rainey StreetGreat bars a food within a 1 mile walk.
Craftsman
2000 E Cesar Chavez StCool vibes and taco truck out front
The bar that started it all on Rainey Street is back and better than ever!
24 locals recommend
Lustre Pearl
94 Rainey StThe bar that started it all on Rainey Street is back and better than ever!
Craft Pride
61 Rainey StHuge selection of craft beers on tap
Whisler's
1816 E 6th StFancy cocktails and a mescal bar upstairs
Drinks Lounge
2001 E Cesar Chavez StPool tables
108 classic cocktails served with fancy ICE! Divided by spirit and subdivided into six preparations: on the rock, shaken up, tall & cool, stirred up, served long, and fizzes, flips & sours.
178 locals recommend
Weather Up
1808 E Cesar Chavez St108 classic cocktails served with fancy ICE! Divided by spirit and subdivided into six preparations: on the rock, shaken up, tall & cool, stirred up, served long, and fizzes, flips & sours.
Barbarella
611 Red River StDance club
Parks & Nature
Hike and Bike trail loops around Lady Bird Lake from Pleasant Valley Road all the way to Mopac. Great views of the city skyline from the south side boardwalk.
257 locals recommend
Ann And Roy Butler Hike And Bike Trail
Hike and Bike trail loops around Lady Bird Lake from Pleasant Valley Road all the way to Mopac. Great views of the city skyline from the south side boardwalk.
Great disc golf course here and miles of hike & bike trails.
16 locals recommend
Roy G Guerrero Disc Golf Course
517 S Pleasant Valley RdGreat disc golf course here and miles of hike & bike trails.
Great place to swim! Cold, crystal clear natural spring water. Tops optional ;)
2454 locals recommend
Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton DrGreat place to swim! Cold, crystal clear natural spring water. Tops optional ;)
Sculpture Falls
Barton Creek Greenbelt TrailGreat swimming hole with a nice hike.
Essentials
H-E-B
5808 Burnet Rdgrocery
Great little grocery/convenience store a few blocks from the room. Pick up essentials like breakfast items, beer & wine, or soft serve ice cream! :)
Mr. Mc's Grocery Market
2109 Holly StGreat little grocery/convenience store a few blocks from the room. Pick up essentials like breakfast items, beer & wine, or soft serve ice cream! :)
East 1st Grocery
1811 E Cesar Chavez StGreat selection of craft beer 6 packs.
Sightseeing
Plaza Saltillo Station
close to the metro rail
Butler Metro Park
1000 Barton Springs RdGreat view of the city from the top of the hill.
The Texas Capitol building is bigger than the US Capitol! Worth a visit, great option on a rainy day.
1119 locals recommend
Texas Senate
1200 Congress AveThe Texas Capitol building is bigger than the US Capitol! Worth a visit, great option on a rainy day.
Entertainment & Activities
The BEST movie experience complete with dinner and drinks!
228 locals recommend
Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas
320 E 6th StThe BEST movie experience complete with dinner and drinks!
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema South Lamar
1120 S Lamar BlvdNew theater and live music at the bar.
Practice Yoga Austin
1103 E 6th StDonation based yoga studio
Kayak & SUP rentals with a great proximity to downtown skyline views.
41 locals recommend
Congress Avenue Kayaks
74 Trinity StKayak & SUP rentals with a great proximity to downtown skyline views.
EpicSUP
2200 S Lakeshore BlvdClose by Kayak & SUP rentals off the hike and bike trail.
Take a boat tour of the city and watch the bats fly out of the congress bridge!
41 locals recommend
Capital Cruises
208 Barton Springs RdTake a boat tour of the city and watch the bats fly out of the congress bridge!
Arts & Culture
Paramount Theatre
713 Congress Ave