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Food scene
Great food and drinks. They also have a great happy hour. Reservation is needed for indoor seated dining. They have inside bar seating and outdoor patio seating that is first come first serve.
246 locals recommend
Clark's Oyster Bar
1200 W 6th StGreat food and drinks. They also have a great happy hour. Reservation is needed for indoor seated dining. They have inside bar seating and outdoor patio seating that is first come first serve.
Fantastic dim sum. Advanced reservations are highly recommended. Walking distance from my home.
60 locals recommend
Lin Asian Bar + Dim Sum
1203 W 6th StFantastic dim sum. Advanced reservations are highly recommended. Walking distance from my home.
Great hangout for coffee, food and cocktails. They have a large outdoor patio which is great when the weather is nice.
85 locals recommend
Better Half Coffee & Cocktails
406 Walsh StGreat hangout for coffee, food and cocktails. They have a large outdoor patio which is great when the weather is nice.
One of the best known BBQ joints in Austin. This place gets crazy busy and is notorious for people waiting in lines in advance of them opening for hours. Just be prepared for a wait if you go!
919 locals recommend
Franklin Barbecue
900 E 11th StOne of the best known BBQ joints in Austin. This place gets crazy busy and is notorious for people waiting in lines in advance of them opening for hours. Just be prepared for a wait if you go!
Never a bad idea to go to Amy's for ice cream. Super convenient and just about a block walk from my home.
397 locals recommend
Amys Ice Creams
1301 S Congress AveNever a bad idea to go to Amy's for ice cream. Super convenient and just about a block walk from my home.
Uchi is one of my favorite places for sushi. Reservations recommended! They have a sister restaurant called Uchiko which is also great.
219 locals recommend
Uchi
904 Westheimer RdUchi is one of my favorite places for sushi. Reservations recommended! They have a sister restaurant called Uchiko which is also great.
East Austin cafe located in the Holly neighborhood with a great menu.
397 locals recommend
Launderette
2115 Holly StEast Austin cafe located in the Holly neighborhood with a great menu.
Really tasty tacos! They have a large variety for all dietary needs. There are also several locations around town, so can also check out other locations.
68 locals recommend
Veracruz All Natural
111 East Cesar Chavez StreetReally tasty tacos! They have a large variety for all dietary needs. There are also several locations around town, so can also check out other locations.
Perla's
1400 S Congress AveAn Austin classic for seafood with a great patio space.
Located in East Austin. Authentic mexican food with a fantastic happy hour.
198 locals recommend
Licha's Cantina
1306 E 6th StLocated in East Austin. Authentic mexican food with a fantastic happy hour.
Traditional mexican restaurant in East Austin. Definitely worth checking out!
151 locals recommend
Fried and True Food Truck
1308 E 6th StTraditional mexican restaurant in East Austin. Definitely worth checking out!
Entertainment
Great place to check out some live music. Check their website for upcoming shows and events.
145 locals recommend
Antone's
305 E 5th StGreat place to check out some live music. Check their website for upcoming shows and events.
An Austin icon for live music. Check out their website for upcoming shows.
815 locals recommend
The Continental Gallery
1313 S Congress AveAn Austin icon for live music. Check out their website for upcoming shows.
The White Horse gives you a true taste of Texas. A honky tonk bar with live music and a large dance floor.
672 locals recommend
The White Horse
500 Comal StThe White Horse gives you a true taste of Texas. A honky tonk bar with live music and a large dance floor.
C-Boys Heart and Soul
2008 S Congress AveC-Boy's features classic soul and R&B music.
Rainey Street district is close to downtown and has a number of bars and live music venues. Highly recommend checking out this area!
793 locals recommend
Rainey Street
Rainey StreetRainey Street district is close to downtown and has a number of bars and live music venues. Highly recommend checking out this area!
Donn's Depot
1600 W 5th StAwesome neighborhood dive bar and live music venue.
Activities
You can bike/walk/run around the lake trail or do water activities, such as kayak/row/paddleboarding on the lake. There are several places to rent kayaks/SUPs/canoes that are located along the lake trail.
959 locals recommend
Lady Bird Lake
Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike TrailYou can bike/walk/run around the lake trail or do water activities, such as kayak/row/paddleboarding on the lake. There are several places to rent kayaks/SUPs/canoes that are located along the lake trail.
It's a short hike up Mount Bonnell. There's a great view of Austin from the top.
1082 locals recommend
Mount Bonnell
It's a short hike up Mount Bonnell. There's a great view of Austin from the top.
Lots of shops and restaurants along South Congress Avenue. Really fun area to explore.
447 locals recommend
South Congress Avenue
South Congress AvenueLots of shops and restaurants along South Congress Avenue. Really fun area to explore.
Sightseeing
The place to go to view the bats in Austin. The bats are best viewed at sunset from late spring to early fall. A good place to watch from is the Statesman Bat Observation Center, adjacent to the bridge. You can also get a great view from the water on a tour boat or kayak.
286 locals recommend
Congress Avenue Bridge
Congress AvenueThe place to go to view the bats in Austin. The bats are best viewed at sunset from late spring to early fall. A good place to watch from is the Statesman Bat Observation Center, adjacent to the bridge. You can also get a great view from the water on a tour boat or kayak.
The capitol building is a great place to visit. Free guided tours available, additional information can be found at https://tspb.texas.gov/plan/tours/tours.html.
1119 locals recommend
Texas Senate
1200 Congress AveThe capitol building is a great place to visit. Free guided tours available, additional information can be found at https://tspb.texas.gov/plan/tours/tours.html.
Bullock Texas State History Museum
1800 Congress AveAlso has an IMAX theater