Natalie's Place: Blue House ATX Guidebook
Sports
A big soccer fan, or love sports? Austin FC is the newest attraction: American professional soccer club based in Austin, Texas. The club competes in Major League Soccer as a member of the Western Conference. Founded in 2018, the club began play in the 2021 season. Their home stadium is Q2 Stadium in north-central Austin, across the street from the Domain.
81 locals recommend
Austin FC Stadium
10414 Mc Kalla PlA big soccer fan, or love sports? Austin FC is the newest attraction: American professional soccer club based in Austin, Texas. The club competes in Major League Soccer as a member of the Western Conference. Founded in 2018, the club began play in the 2021 season. Their home stadium is Q2 Stadium in north-central Austin, across the street from the Domain.
Baseball fans...Go cheer on the Triple A baseball team of the Rangers: Round Rock Express
86 locals recommend
Dell Diamond
3400 E Palm Valley BlvdBaseball fans...Go cheer on the Triple A baseball team of the Rangers: Round Rock Express
And endless place for FUN, with offerings like Ice Hockey, Ice Skating, Batting Cages, Curling, and more!
6 locals recommend
Chaparral Ice
2525 W Anderson LnAnd endless place for FUN, with offerings like Ice Hockey, Ice Skating, Batting Cages, Curling, and more!
Topgolf
2700 Esperanza CrossingGreat activity to do, regardless of who you are with!
Circuit of The Americas
9201 Circuit of the Americas BlvdSee and enjoy sports (Texas Stars and Austin Spurs), concerts, variety of attractions and more here!
61 locals recommend
H-E-B Center at Cedar Park
2100 Ave of the StarsSee and enjoy sports (Texas Stars and Austin Spurs), concerts, variety of attractions and more here!
Great place / dock to begin your Lady Bird Lake water activities from. Offering great Kayaks, StandUp Paddle Boarding, etc rentals. Located right on the Austin Hike and Bike Trail in the South Shore District. Offering free parking! Check out their website for more details!
33 locals recommend
EpicSUP
2200 S Lakeshore BlvdGreat place / dock to begin your Lady Bird Lake water activities from. Offering great Kayaks, StandUp Paddle Boarding, etc rentals. Located right on the Austin Hike and Bike Trail in the South Shore District. Offering free parking! Check out their website for more details!
Sightseeing
Whether you're a sports fan or want to visit and tour this historic school, visiting the 40-acres in some capacity is a local favorite and must-see.
238 locals recommend
The University of Texas at Austin
2515 SpeedwayWhether you're a sports fan or want to visit and tour this historic school, visiting the 40-acres in some capacity is a local favorite and must-see.
Mount Bonnell, also known as Covert Park, is a prominent point alongside the Lake Austin portion of the Colorado River in Austin, Texas. It has been a popular tourist destination since the 1850s. The mount provides a vista for viewing the city of Austin, Lake Austin, and the surrounding hills. FREE ATTRACTION
1082 locals recommend
Mount Bonnell
Mount Bonnell, also known as Covert Park, is a prominent point alongside the Lake Austin portion of the Colorado River in Austin, Texas. It has been a popular tourist destination since the 1850s. The mount provides a vista for viewing the city of Austin, Lake Austin, and the surrounding hills. FREE ATTRACTION
Home of Austin City Limits, South By South West, Trail of Lights, Blues on the Green, and so much more!
Zilker Metropolitan Park is a recreational area in south Austin, Texas at the juncture of Barton Creek and the Colorado River that comprises over 350 acres of publicly owned land. It is named after its benefactor, Andrew Jackson Zilker, who donated the land to the city in 1917.
246 locals recommend
Zilker Park
Home of Austin City Limits, South By South West, Trail of Lights, Blues on the Green, and so much more!
Zilker Metropolitan Park is a recreational area in south Austin, Texas at the juncture of Barton Creek and the Colorado River that comprises over 350 acres of publicly owned land. It is named after its benefactor, Andrew Jackson Zilker, who donated the land to the city in 1917.
"NOW OPEN! While Kalahari Resorts & Conventions may have been voted as the 'World's Coolest Indoor Waterparks!', we're more than just America's largest indoor waterparks - we're also authentically-African themed resorts, state-of-the-art convention centers, world-class dining, luxurious spas, diverse shopping experiences, cutting-edge arcades, and thrilling theme parks. Most importantly, though, we are where memories are made. There's adventure, excitement, and memories waiting for you."
99 locals recommend
Kalahari Resorts Texas
3001 Kalahari Blvd"NOW OPEN! While Kalahari Resorts & Conventions may have been voted as the 'World's Coolest Indoor Waterparks!', we're more than just America's largest indoor waterparks - we're also authentically-African themed resorts, state-of-the-art convention centers, world-class dining, luxurious spas, diverse shopping experiences, cutting-edge arcades, and thrilling theme parks. Most importantly, though, we are where memories are made. There's adventure, excitement, and memories waiting for you."
Greetings from Austin Mural
1720 S 1st StYou’re My Butter Half Mural
2000 E Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Texas Senate
1200 Congress AveAnn And Roy Butler Hike And Bike Trail
Not only a part of the trail around Lake Austin, but where the best views of Austin's famous Bat Watching occurs.
286 locals recommend
Congress Avenue Bridge
Congress AvenueNot only a part of the trail around Lake Austin, but where the best views of Austin's famous Bat Watching occurs.
Rainey Street
Rainey StreetFun place to socialize and enjoy a part of Austin's bar scene.
Beautiful, historic hotel with yummy bites and drinks.
104 locals recommend
The Driskill In The Unbound Collection By Hyatt
604 Brazos StBeautiful, historic hotel with yummy bites and drinks.
Great 1,000 foot long natural limestone pool, fed by several underground springs, for everything from fishing and swimming to baptisms and beauty pageants. Wonderful natural spring for some hydrotherapy!
2454 locals recommend
Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton DrGreat 1,000 foot long natural limestone pool, fed by several underground springs, for everything from fishing and swimming to baptisms and beauty pageants. Wonderful natural spring for some hydrotherapy!
The state's oldest swimming pool, Deep Eddy, offers lap swimming, wading pool and pool-side movies in the summer. Wonderful natural spring for some hydrotherapy!
322 locals recommend
Deep Eddy Municipal Pool
401 Deep Eddy AveThe state's oldest swimming pool, Deep Eddy, offers lap swimming, wading pool and pool-side movies in the summer. Wonderful natural spring for some hydrotherapy!
This tranquil, 641-acre park offers a wide variety of outdoor recreation including fishing, mountain biking and hiking.
376 locals recommend
McKinney Falls State Park
5808 McKinney Falls PkwyThis tranquil, 641-acre park offers a wide variety of outdoor recreation including fishing, mountain biking and hiking.
Popular for the following activities:
BMX
Volleyball
Basketball
Softball
Swimming
Playground
Dogs (Off-leash)
Horseshoes
108 locals recommend
Walnut Creek Metropolitan Park
12138 N Lamar BlvdPopular for the following activities:
BMX
Volleyball
Basketball
Softball
Swimming
Playground
Dogs (Off-leash)
Horseshoes
"If you need a little bit of nature in your day, and want some solitude amongst busy Austin, this is a great place to walking or hiking. You can go for a long or short walk, either way you'll be refreshed."
235 locals recommend
Barton Creek Greenbelt Trailhead
Barton Creek Greenbelt Trail"If you need a little bit of nature in your day, and want some solitude amongst busy Austin, this is a great place to walking or hiking. You can go for a long or short walk, either way you'll be refreshed."
The Blanton Museum of Art
200 East Martin Luther King Junior BoulevardZilker Botanical Garden
2220 Barton Springs RdPennybacker Bridge Overlook
North Capital of Texas HighwayBullock Texas State History Museum
1800 Congress AveThe Contemporary Austin - Jones Center
700 Congress AveParamount
East 6th Street
East 6th StreetVisit and enjoy some of Austin's bar scene.
Volente Beach Resort & Waterpark
16107 FM2769Food scene
Great place to visit for good food and drink, shopping, and other attractions.
126 locals recommend
Domain NORTHSIDE
11821 Rock Rose AveGreat place to visit for good food and drink, shopping, and other attractions.
Out Of This World BBQ Tucked Away In Northwest Austin...
InterStellar is built upon a few simple ideas: only use the highest quality ingredients, always source the best wood for our BBQ, take the time to cook one batch at a time — never rushing or taking short cuts to create a delicious experience — and lastly, cook great food for you and always place quality over quantity. Great Texas BBQ is built on quality ingredients, clean smoke from Post Oak, and a commitment to keeping it low and slow.
16 locals recommend
Interstellar BBQ
12233 Ranch Rd 620 NOut Of This World BBQ Tucked Away In Northwest Austin...
InterStellar is built upon a few simple ideas: only use the highest quality ingredients, always source the best wood for our BBQ, take the time to cook one batch at a time — never rushing or taking short cuts to create a delicious experience — and lastly, cook great food for you and always place quality over quantity. Great Texas BBQ is built on quality ingredients, clean smoke from Post Oak, and a commitment to keeping it low and slow.
Local coffee place that offers breakfast and lunch bites, as well as pastries supplied from local vendors.
10 locals recommend
Illuminate Coffee Bar
12129 N FM 620Local coffee place that offers breakfast and lunch bites, as well as pastries supplied from local vendors.
Almarah Mediterranean Cuisine is a family owned restaurant that crafts an authentic Mediterranean dining experience right here in Austin, Texas. Sit back and relax as they offer you a taste of their selection of traditional entrees.
"Just one bite and your tongue will be over whelmed with the rich taste of our family’s authentic dishes that you can only find on the streets of Jerusalem. We pride ourselves on bringing you the freshest, best quality food we can at a price that is more than reasonable. Our wholesome delicious food is the product of generations of ancestral cooking. All our dishes come with a warm loaf of pita bread that we bake on your arrival to ensure it is still steaming when it hits your table."
Almarah Mediterranean cuisine is nextdoor to / owners of Layali Austin Hookah Lounge.
Layali Austin Hookah Lounge
12129 Ranch Rd 620 NAlmarah Mediterranean Cuisine is a family owned restaurant that crafts an authentic Mediterranean dining experience right here in Austin, Texas. Sit back and relax as they offer you a taste of their selection of traditional entrees.
"Just one bite and your tongue will be over whelmed with the rich taste of our family’s authentic dishes that you can only find on the streets of Jerusalem. We pride ourselves on bringing you the freshest, best quality food we can at a price that is more than reasonable. Our wholesome delicious food is the product of generations of ancestral cooking. All our dishes come with a warm loaf of pita bread that we bake on your arrival to ensure it is still steaming when it hits your table."
Almarah Mediterranean cuisine is nextdoor to / owners of Layali Austin Hookah Lounge.
Home of yummy Iced Turbos and the world famous "I Love You So Much" mural, located on the wonderful South Congress Avenue.
495 locals recommend
Jo's Coffee
1300 S Congress AveHome of yummy Iced Turbos and the world famous "I Love You So Much" mural, located on the wonderful South Congress Avenue.
Stuffed Cajun Meat Market
12226 Ranch Rd 620 NYUM! From delicious food to fixings for boilin' at home!
Some of THE best food and service you will experience! Make sure to make reservations ahead!
(Fine Dining)
183 locals recommend
Jeffrey's
1204 W Lynn StSome of THE best food and service you will experience! Make sure to make reservations ahead!
(Fine Dining)
A delicious restaurant to partake in while visiting. Make sure to make reservations ahead of time!
(Fine Dining)
99 locals recommend
Juniper
2400 E Cesar Chavez StA delicious restaurant to partake in while visiting. Make sure to make reservations ahead of time!
(Fine Dining)
Nagoya Steak and Sushi
11630 N FM 620Great Japanese steakhouse with table-side hibachi!
Dos Mary's Tex-Mex Bar and Grill
11620 Ranch Road 620 NorthIn the mood for Mexican? Visit this local restaurant!
Great place to pick up already made pizzas or pizza kits to cook at home! (Takeaway only, not a sit down restaurant.)
Saccone’s Pizza
13776 U.S. 183Great place to pick up already made pizzas or pizza kits to cook at home! (Takeaway only, not a sit down restaurant.)
Torchy's Tacos
2809 S 1st StAustinites love their Tacos.
MOD Pizza
1801 E 51st StGreat pizza place.
Scholz Garten
1607 San Jacinto BlvdA must go-to eatery, especially before any UT sporting events.
Beautiful views - next door to the Oasis. Better food (limited menu) and much smaller space.
97 locals recommend
Oasis Texas Brewing Company
6650 Comanche TrailBeautiful views - next door to the Oasis. Better food (limited menu) and much smaller space.
City/town information
Wineries, distilleries, shops, and restaurants galore! Enchanted Rock State Natural Area is also there!
Visit Becker Vineyards, Grape Creek Vineyard / Heath Sparking Wines, Hilmy, and many more!
463 locals recommend
Fredericksburg
Wineries, distilleries, shops, and restaurants galore! Enchanted Rock State Natural Area is also there!
Visit Becker Vineyards, Grape Creek Vineyard / Heath Sparking Wines, Hilmy, and many more!
Wineries, distilleries, shops, and restaurants galore!
Visit Pedernales Cellars while you're there!
Stonewall
Wineries, distilleries, shops, and restaurants galore!
Visit Pedernales Cellars while you're there!