Guidebook for Austin
Food Scene
Shady Grove
1624 Barton Springs RdWell known Bar and Restaurant often with live music entertainment.
Restaurant+Bar. I don't eat here but they say it's nice lol.
98 locals recommend
Uncle Billy's Brewery & Smokehouse
1530 Barton Springs RdRestaurant+Bar. I don't eat here but they say it's nice lol.
This is a unique Austin TX "fast-food" burger joint that uses natural Grass-Fed "Angus" beef and uses natural ingredients in most other items.
301 locals recommend
P. Terry's Burger Stand
404 S Lamar BlvdThis is a unique Austin TX "fast-food" burger joint that uses natural Grass-Fed "Angus" beef and uses natural ingredients in most other items.
Schlotzsky's
218 S Lamar BlvdFood+Internet.
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
221 South Lamar BoulevardMore coffee here if you get tired of Austin Java lol
Chuy's
1728 Barton Springs RdA very famous "Tex-Mex" restaurant in Austin.
Austin Java
1608 Barton Springs RoadCoffee/Internet.
Whole Foods World Headquarters: Free Yoga classes Wed nights on the roof(during warmer months). A natural food market with a variety of great quality clean RESTAURANTS, COFFEE, JUICE-BAR, etc INSIDE.
1332 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
525 N Lamar BlvdWhole Foods World Headquarters: Free Yoga classes Wed nights on the roof(during warmer months). A natural food market with a variety of great quality clean RESTAURANTS, COFFEE, JUICE-BAR, etc INSIDE.
People in Texas take their Barbecue very seriously. For people who want to exclude growth hormones from their diet, you might try the BBQ inside of "Whole Foods" or "Ruby's" also has natural brisket.
68 locals recommend
Green Mesquite BBQ
1400 Barton Springs RdPeople in Texas take their Barbecue very seriously. For people who want to exclude growth hormones from their diet, you might try the BBQ inside of "Whole Foods" or "Ruby's" also has natural brisket.
World famous Natural Foods Restaurant/Holistic "Hub" serving meals 7 days a week, ALL DAY (7am - 8:30pm). 100% organic, cooked in purified water, no sugar, no refined oil/preservatives/refined salt.
163 locals recommend
Casa de Luz Village
1701 Toomey RdWorld famous Natural Foods Restaurant/Holistic "Hub" serving meals 7 days a week, ALL DAY (7am - 8:30pm). 100% organic, cooked in purified water, no sugar, no refined oil/preservatives/refined salt.
Austins #1 "Juice Bar"!!! Unlike "Whole Foods Market" this place only uses ORGANIC vegetables when making juice. Also, unlike "Whole Foods", this place is a legitimate hipster cultural landmark.
519 locals recommend
JuiceLand
1625 Barton Springs RdAustins #1 "Juice Bar"!!! Unlike "Whole Foods Market" this place only uses ORGANIC vegetables when making juice. Also, unlike "Whole Foods", this place is a legitimate hipster cultural landmark.
A great sushi restaurant for those choosing to include radio-active isotopes in their diet.
687 locals recommend
Uchi
801 S Lamar BlvdA great sushi restaurant for those choosing to include radio-active isotopes in their diet.
Drinks & Nightlife
Restaurant and bar: Stevie Ray Vaughn used to pick up chicks here! +Free WiFi that you can even catch on the picnic bench west of the building.(pw: Baby1234)
57 locals recommend
Baby Acapulco
1705 S Lakeshore BlvdRestaurant and bar: Stevie Ray Vaughn used to pick up chicks here! +Free WiFi that you can even catch on the picnic bench west of the building.(pw: Baby1234)
A very cool "Kava Bar" serving 3 types of Kava made into many types of Kava drinks. Kava is a plant from the south pacific islands. Different varieties of Kava are good for different things. "Waka" makes people more social. "Koa" relaxes mental stress. "Lomei" is better for physical stress, muscle pain, and great for improving sleep! All 3 will make your mouth numb. it's powerful stuff!! A "must try!"
14 locals recommend
SquareRut Kava Bar - Barton Springs
1601 Barton Springs RdA very cool "Kava Bar" serving 3 types of Kava made into many types of Kava drinks. Kava is a plant from the south pacific islands. Different varieties of Kava are good for different things. "Waka" makes people more social. "Koa" relaxes mental stress. "Lomei" is better for physical stress, muscle pain, and great for improving sleep! All 3 will make your mouth numb. it's powerful stuff!! A "must try!"
Everything Else
Natural spring-water fed Swimming Pool. Free early in morning and late at night! (See my photos for more on this one!) [Many consider this one of the best things in Austin.]
2454 locals recommend
Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton DrNatural spring-water fed Swimming Pool. Free early in morning and late at night! (See my photos for more on this one!) [Many consider this one of the best things in Austin.]
Zilker Park Boat Rentals
2101 Andrew Zilker RdRent a boat and paddle around!
Barton Springs Food Mart
1525 Barton Springs RoadIf you need it.
Guadalupe Street has restaurants, bars, and shops(Urban Outfitters etc.) ~It's no big deal. You might ALSO walk around the UT campus while you're there. 3rd biggest college in USA 100,000 students.
30 locals recommend
The Drag
453-401 W 23rd StGuadalupe Street has restaurants, bars, and shops(Urban Outfitters etc.) ~It's no big deal. You might ALSO walk around the UT campus while you're there. 3rd biggest college in USA 100,000 students.
Get a used can of spray paint from one of the trash cans and create one of your own works of art on the walls! You can also go at night to get an amazing view of downtown! (bring shoes for dirt trail)
130 locals recommend
HOPE Outdoor Gallery
741 Dalton LaneGet a used can of spray paint from one of the trash cans and create one of your own works of art on the walls! You can also go at night to get an amazing view of downtown! (bring shoes for dirt trail)
It's just 1 of many spots on the hike+Bike trail, but it's cool! It has different levels to sit down facing the water and has a great view of downtown (especially at night!)
13 locals recommend
Lou Neff Point
Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike TrailIt's just 1 of many spots on the hike+Bike trail, but it's cool! It has different levels to sit down facing the water and has a great view of downtown (especially at night!)
2nd Street District
211 Guadalupe StGood restaurants and shopping.
Usually when people refer to "Zilker Park" they are talking about the soccer/volleyball fields on the other side of Barton Spgs Rd., where they have concerts like "Blues on the Greens" and ACL.
1533 locals recommend
Zilker Metropolitan Park
2207 Barton Springs RdUsually when people refer to "Zilker Park" they are talking about the soccer/volleyball fields on the other side of Barton Spgs Rd., where they have concerts like "Blues on the Greens" and ACL.
Austin Nature & Science Center
2389 Stratford DrNice to have a little nature reserve so close!
Sightseeing
If you're into flowers... If you like to walk up a dry rock-creek, there's also a nature reserve just west of this (on the other side of Mopac (Loop 1).
429 locals recommend
Zilker Botanical Garden
2220 Barton Springs RdIf you're into flowers... If you like to walk up a dry rock-creek, there's also a nature reserve just west of this (on the other side of Mopac (Loop 1).
Umlauf Sculpture Garden & Museum
605 Azie Morton RdFamous place to get married etc.
Pfluger Pedestrian Bridge
222 Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike TrailThe Famous "PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE"!
A popular tourist attraction for music fans who like to leave flowers. (A decent place to pick up some flowers.)
56 locals recommend
Stevie Ray Vaughan Statue
210 Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike TrailA popular tourist attraction for music fans who like to leave flowers. (A decent place to pick up some flowers.)
An insane # of bats live on the congress bridge an equally insane # of people show up every night just before sunset to watch the dark cloud form as they fly out.
131 locals recommend
Statesman Bat Observation Center
305 S Congress AveAn insane # of bats live on the congress bridge an equally insane # of people show up every night just before sunset to watch the dark cloud form as they fly out.
Essentials
Trader Joe's
211 Walter Seaholm DrGood prices +amazing Organic "Cream-Top" Grass-Fed Yogurt!
Thom's Market
1418 Barton Springs RdNearest actual Grocery Store.
Arts & Culture
ACL Live
310 W Willie Nelson BlvdGreat Concert Venue