Shopping
This is a favorite place to get cocktails but will land you right in the heart of SOCO shopping area where there are tons of fun shops, boutiques, bars, and places to eat.
30 locals recommend
Central Standard
1603 S Congress AveThis is a favorite place to get cocktails but will land you right in the heart of SOCO shopping area where there are tons of fun shops, boutiques, bars, and places to eat.
Barton Creek Square
Parks & Nature
6$ entrance fee but has lovely nature trails, 2 waterfalls
376 locals recommend
McKinney Falls State Park
5808 McKinney Falls Pkwy6$ entrance fee but has lovely nature trails, 2 waterfalls
Barton Creek Greenbelt
3755 South Capital of Texas Highway10 mile hiking loop with multiple entrance/exit points
Drinks & Nightlife
Upstairs at Caroline - OPEN
109 Congress AveIndependence Brewing Co
3913 Todd LnHi Sign Brewing
730 Old Bastrop HwyLive Oak Brewing Company
1615 Crozier LnThe White Horse
500 Comal StCocktails, cocktails, cocktails (oh an awesome food truck outside if you like SPICY)
560 locals recommend
Whisler's
1816 E 6th StCocktails, cocktails, cocktails (oh an awesome food truck outside if you like SPICY)
The Brewer's Table
4715 E 5th StGreat food, cocktails, beer
Lustre Pearl East
114 Linden StEl Alma
1025 Barton Springs RdAmazing dinner. Catch them before 6 on weekdays for a killer happy hour
Second Bar + Kitchen
200 Congress AveAmazing dinner. Check out the Brussel Sprouts
Soursop
440 E St Elmo RdThis Asian fusion food truck sits outside of the St. Elmo Brewery
Food Scene
Capital City Bakery
2211 E Cesar Chavez StVegan Bakery. and yum!
Casa Vallarta
6002 Burleson RdPractice your Spanish and eat some amazing Mexican dishes!
Entertainment & Activities
Urban Axes Austin
812 Airport BlvdBYOB axe-throwing
Circuit of the Americas Boulevard
Circuit of the Americas BoulevardCheck out one of their Master Pancake shows or special viewings! (Buffalo Cauliflower and PEcan Porter Shake are a must to get!)
228 locals recommend
Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas
320 E 6th StCheck out one of their Master Pancake shows or special viewings! (Buffalo Cauliflower and PEcan Porter Shake are a must to get!)
Coffee shop, beer/wine and IMPROV! Check out their website for their show schedule. Cheap shows and hilariously done
7 locals recommend
The Hideout Coffee House
617 Congress AveCoffee shop, beer/wine and IMPROV! Check out their website for their show schedule. Cheap shows and hilariously done
Sightseeing
Texas Senate
1200 Congress Ave