Guidebook for Austin
Drinks & Nightlife
Carousel Lounge
1110 E 52nd StEclectic, BYO bar and music venue
Coffee & Beer -- serving on tap and selling a variety of beer advocates favorite batches, coffee to boot as well.
31 locals recommend
WhichCraft Beer Store
1900 Simond AveCoffee & Beer -- serving on tap and selling a variety of beer advocates favorite batches, coffee to boot as well.
Parks & Nature
A "green beach" and naturally fed pool, this is a classic Austin destination. During summer, check it out for the last hour of the night at no cost.
2454 locals recommend
Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton DrA "green beach" and naturally fed pool, this is a classic Austin destination. During summer, check it out for the last hour of the night at no cost.
Probably the most iconic Texas swimming hole -- reserve tickets on the park's website
588 locals recommend
Hamilton Pool Preserve
24300 Hamilton Pool RdProbably the most iconic Texas swimming hole -- reserve tickets on the park's website
Hippie Hollow Park
7000 Comanche TrailA classic Austin and Texas sunbathers retreat
Great Austin city line views and walking trails -- check out on Sunday for the local farmer's market and for local events throughout the year
167 locals recommend
Mueller Farmers' Market
2006 Philomena StGreat Austin city line views and walking trails -- check out on Sunday for the local farmer's market and for local events throughout the year
Food Scene
Thunderbird Coffee
2200 Manor RdClassic Austin coffee shop
Flightpath Coffeehouse
5011 Duval StAnother classic Austin coffee shop
Rockstar Bagels
1900 Rosewood AveRockin' bagels, for sure!
Torchy's Tacos
2809 S 1st StGreat tacos and a nice outdoor patio and bar
Epoch Coffee
221 W N Loop BlvdClassic Austin coffee shop on North Loop
Komé
5301 Airport BlvdSushi joint with a stellar happy hour
Uchi
801 S Lamar Blvdhigh-end sushi
Franklin Barbecue
900 E 11th StA top-three Austin BBQ joint
Salt Lick BBQ
18300 Farm to Market Rd 1826A top-three Austin BBQ destination
Lamberts
401 W 2nd StA top-three Austin BBQ destination on the high-end
Shopping
Austin done high-end, the Domain offer a variety of shopping, dining and night life options
768 locals recommend
The Domain
11410 Century Oaks TerraceAustin done high-end, the Domain offer a variety of shopping, dining and night life options
Essentials
A Texas grocery store, you'll likely find anything you need here with several shops, bars, and restaurants in close vicinity
1667 locals recommend
H-E-B
5808 Burnet RdA Texas grocery store, you'll likely find anything you need here with several shops, bars, and restaurants in close vicinity
Entertainment & Activities
Good drink, food and movies -- a Texas concept at that!
220 locals recommend
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Mueller
1911 Aldrich StGood drink, food and movies -- a Texas concept at that!
Morris Williams Golf Course station
Golf around the corner