Guidebook for Austin
Food Scene
Ramen Tatsu-Ya
1234 S Lamar BlvdBest ramen I've ever had (including Japan).
Home Slice Pizza
1415 S Congress AveBest pizza in Austin.
Wing Daddy's Sauce House
9811 S I-35 Frontage RdGood wings and a 2 minute drive from the house.
Lucy's Fried Chicken
2218 College AveBest fried chicken in Austin.
Opa
2050 S Lamar BlvdReally good Greek food.
Salt Lick BBQ
18300 Farm to Market Rd 1826Best BBQ in the US. Well worth the drive. BYOB!!
Drinks & Nightlife
Moontower Saloon
10212 Menchaca RdOutdoor bar with a very unique, Austin-y vibe.
String of bars made famous by old houses being converted. If you go before dark, you can also get food there. Similar to 6th street but tends to be an older crowd.
793 locals recommend
Rainey Street
Rainey StreetString of bars made famous by old houses being converted. If you go before dark, you can also get food there. Similar to 6th street but tends to be an older crowd.
Wonderful views of Lake Travis while you sip on locally brewed beer.
97 locals recommend
Oasis Texas Brewing Company
6650 Comanche TrailWonderful views of Lake Travis while you sip on locally brewed beer.
Best locally brewed beer in Austin (try the Hefeweisen). Only 10 minutes from the house a plus!
56 locals recommend
Live Oak Brewing Company
1615 Crozier LnBest locally brewed beer in Austin (try the Hefeweisen). Only 10 minutes from the house a plus!
Very cool venue for socializing and relaxing. Only 5 minutes from the house!
19 locals recommend
Little Woodrow's Southpark Meadows
9500 I-35Very cool venue for socializing and relaxing. Only 5 minutes from the house!
Sightseeing
Texas Senate
1200 Congress AveIconic site in downtown Austin.
Warn down portion of the city that has been taken over by artists. Unique and very Austin-y.
207 locals recommend
Graffiti Park at Castle Hill
1008 Baylor StWarn down portion of the city that has been taken over by artists. Unique and very Austin-y.
Parks & Nature
Great views of the Colorado River. Short hike, can be done in an hour. Very easy.
1082 locals recommend
Mount Bonnell
Great views of the Colorado River. Short hike, can be done in an hour. Very easy.
McKinney Falls State Park
5808 McKinney Falls PkwyBeautiful state park only 5 minutes from the house.
Local natural spring that is nice to swim in on hot days.
2454 locals recommend
Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton DrLocal natural spring that is nice to swim in on hot days.
Shopping
Barton Creek Mall (Sears) station
Closest shopping mall.
Southpark Meadows
9500 S I-35 Frontage RdTheater, restaurants, grocery stores, etc.