Guidebook for Austin
Food Scene
Amazing ice creams made from fresh unusual ingredients. One of the owners is a chef, the other a designer. Awesome combo makes a delicious treat!
270 locals recommend
Lick Honest Ice Creams
1100 S Lamar BlvdAmazing ice creams made from fresh unusual ingredients. One of the owners is a chef, the other a designer. Awesome combo makes a delicious treat!
Try a wonderful selection of fine wines, charcuterie, and cheeses!
44 locals recommend
Henri's Cheese & Wine
2026 South Lamar BoulevardTry a wonderful selection of fine wines, charcuterie, and cheeses!
You could have a romantic dinner here. I eat at the bar though and enjoy the wine list and small plates. They also have a sweet outdoor seating area.
59 locals recommend
Olivia
2043 South Lamar BoulevardYou could have a romantic dinner here. I eat at the bar though and enjoy the wine list and small plates. They also have a sweet outdoor seating area.
Matt's El Rancho
2613 S Lamar BlvdGreat Mexican food and service close by "The Getaway".
Best breakfast in Austin - Weekends only! Also perfect for lunch.
72 locals recommend
Trudy's Texas Star
409 W 30th StBest breakfast in Austin - Weekends only! Also perfect for lunch.
Drinks & Nightlife
GREAT beer selection AND friggin' awesome burgers. Go watch the game any game here!
291 locals recommend
Black Sheep Lodge
2108 S Lamar BlvdGREAT beer selection AND friggin' awesome burgers. Go watch the game any game here!
Yep, almost every famous musician got their start here. Many still use the Saxon to test out new material on the Saxon patrons.
284 locals recommend
Saxon Pub
1320 S Lamar BlvdYep, almost every famous musician got their start here. Many still use the Saxon to test out new material on the Saxon patrons.
Super close, great beer and live music. Gets busy so get there early.
435 locals recommend
The Austin Beer Garden Brewing Co.
1305 W Oltorf StSuper close, great beer and live music. Gets busy so get there early.
Saturday night dancing to an awesome orchestra.
Great local place you will brag about later.
133 locals recommend
Donn's Depot
1600 W 5th StSaturday night dancing to an awesome orchestra.
Great local place you will brag about later.
Sightseeing
The Bat's come out at dusk from under the bridge in a site to behold. Don't miss it while you are in Austin.
286 locals recommend
Congress Avenue Bridge
Congress AvenueThe Bat's come out at dusk from under the bridge in a site to behold. Don't miss it while you are in Austin.
Mount Bonnell
Just go
Great view over Lake Travis. Have a drink after the Lake Travis Zip-line Tour
504 locals recommend
The Oasis On Lake Travis
6550 Comanche TrailGreat view over Lake Travis. Have a drink after the Lake Travis Zip-line Tour
Hamilton Pool Preserve
24300 Hamilton Pool RdAmazing
Parks & Nature
Park the car and get out on the water. Canoe and paddle boards available to great fun.
124 locals recommend
Zilker Park Boat Rentals
2101 Andrew Zilker RdPark the car and get out on the water. Canoe and paddle boards available to great fun.
Great place to walk, hike or bike, play frisbee, volleyball, soccer or anything outdoors, even picnic with or with out your dog.
48 locals recommend
Zilker Park Hike and Bike Trail
Great place to walk, hike or bike, play frisbee, volleyball, soccer or anything outdoors, even picnic with or with out your dog.
Shopping
If you must. Nordstoms, Apple, Sears plus all the stores in every other mall, Movie Theater too.
74 locals recommend
Barton Creek Square
2901 S Capital of Texas HwyIf you must. Nordstoms, Apple, Sears plus all the stores in every other mall, Movie Theater too.
Allens Boots
1522 S Congress AveBest boot store in the world.
Essentials
H-E-B
5808 Burnet RdSuper close - bring bags!
Whole Foods Market
525 N Lamar BlvdGreat spot for groceries or a quick breakfast
Entertainment & Activities
Super Cool 3 hour adventure on 6 different zip-lines. One zip line is 1,800 feet or 6 football fields and the last is 2,800 feet or 9+football fields over Lake Travis. Go - you will not regret the trip.
159 locals recommend
Lake Travis Zipline Adventures
14529 Pocohontas TrailSuper Cool 3 hour adventure on 6 different zip-lines. One zip line is 1,800 feet or 6 football fields and the last is 2,800 feet or 9+football fields over Lake Travis. Go - you will not regret the trip.
ACL Live
310 W Willie Nelson BlvdGreat concerts