Guidebook for Austin
Food Scene
A beautiful, secluded Italian villa located at a vineyard in the Texas Hill Country. This upscale restaurant serves a full range of fantastic Italian fare in a gorgeous setting. Worth the 25-minute drive. A great place for a fine dinner or romantic evening, plus tour the vineyard tasting room.
167 locals recommend
Trattoria Lisina
13308 FM150 WA beautiful, secluded Italian villa located at a vineyard in the Texas Hill Country. This upscale restaurant serves a full range of fantastic Italian fare in a gorgeous setting. Worth the 25-minute drive. A great place for a fine dinner or romantic evening, plus tour the vineyard tasting room.
Fabulous Detroit Style Pizza and a good selection of beers. Via has a laid-back atmosphere with an attentive wait staff. If you head here on a weekend - try to go a bit earlier - it can get pretty packed.
372 locals recommend
Via 313 Pizza
10106 W 6th StFabulous Detroit Style Pizza and a good selection of beers. Via has a laid-back atmosphere with an attentive wait staff. If you head here on a weekend - try to go a bit earlier - it can get pretty packed.
Jack Allen's Kitchen Oak Hill
7720 State Hwy 71Parks & Nature
Zilker Metropolitan Park
2207 Barton Springs RdPedernales Falls State Park is a great place to relax and recharge. You can hike, swim, bike, look for wildlife and just enjoy nature.
https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/pedernales-falls
318 locals recommend
Pedernales Falls State Park
2585 Park Rd 6026Pedernales Falls State Park is a great place to relax and recharge. You can hike, swim, bike, look for wildlife and just enjoy nature.
https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/pedernales-falls
The Veloway is a 23’ wide, 3.1 miles (5K) long bicycle tract that traverses the natural terrain.
17 locals recommend
Veloway Park
4900 La Crosse AveThe Veloway is a 23’ wide, 3.1 miles (5K) long bicycle tract that traverses the natural terrain.
ANSC is a lovely outdoor nature and science center that includes educational exhibits, rescued wildlife, and hiking trails.
52 locals recommend
Austin Nature & Science Center
2389 Stratford DrANSC is a lovely outdoor nature and science center that includes educational exhibits, rescued wildlife, and hiking trails.
Barton Creek Greenbelt Trailhead
Barton Creek Greenbelt TrailLady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
4801 La Crosse AveEntertainment & Activities
Rent a kayak, canoe or SUV and take a tour around the Colorado River with nice views of downtown. Cash-only.
www.zilkerboats.com
124 locals recommend
Zilker Park Boat Rentals
2101 Andrew Zilker RdRent a kayak, canoe or SUV and take a tour around the Colorado River with nice views of downtown. Cash-only.
www.zilkerboats.com
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Slaughter Lane
5701 W Slaughter LnThe Thinkery is a children's museum with wonderful hands-on activities and an outside play area.
272 locals recommend
Thinkery
1830 Simond AveThe Thinkery is a children's museum with wonderful hands-on activities and an outside play area.
Arts & Culture
Bullock Texas State History Museum
1800 Congress AveSightseeing
Take a tour or the Capitol and enjoy a nice picnic on the beautiful grounds downtown.
1119 locals recommend
Texas Senate
1200 Congress AveTake a tour or the Capitol and enjoy a nice picnic on the beautiful grounds downtown.
Drinks & Nightlife
Jester King
13187 Fitzhugh RdMean-Eyed Cat
1621 W 5th StJohnny Cash themed bar with pool tables and live music.