Drinks & Nightlife
Hidden dive bar within walking distance! Darts, shuffleboard, cheap drinks...and great people-watching.
49 locals recommend
Casino South Side
1502 W Ben White BlvdHidden dive bar within walking distance! Darts, shuffleboard, cheap drinks...and great people-watching.
LIVE MUSIC! Visit this gritty, iconic venue or it's sister bar upstairs for the raw Austin music experience.
815 locals recommend
The Continental Gallery
1313 S Congress AveLIVE MUSIC! Visit this gritty, iconic venue or it's sister bar upstairs for the raw Austin music experience.
Essentials
Target
2300 W Ben White BlvdA nearby Target is a MUST.
The recommended grocery store for those looking to cook at home or just pick up some essentials.
94 locals recommend
Randalls
2025 W Ben White BlvdThe recommended grocery store for those looking to cook at home or just pick up some essentials.
Everything Else
Victory Medical Urgent Care
4303 Victory DrPharmacy/Java Bar hybrid - only in Austin!
Visit our iconic spring-fed swimming pool! Note to exhibitionists: it's legal to go topless.
2454 locals recommend
Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton DrVisit our iconic spring-fed swimming pool! Note to exhibitionists: it's legal to go topless.
The world's most pain-free airport! Note: you won't find a McDonald's - most vendors here are Keeping Austin Local.
180 locals recommend
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
3600 Presidential BlvdThe world's most pain-free airport! Note: you won't find a McDonald's - most vendors here are Keeping Austin Local.
Food Scene
Polvo's Mexican Restaurant
2004 South 1st StreetGo here for strong margaritas and Cerveza fajitas.
Locally famous taco bar and live music venue in the heart of South Congress.
398 locals recommend
Güero's Taco Bar
1412 S Congress AveLocally famous taco bar and live music venue in the heart of South Congress.
Channel your inner hipster and order the not-on-the-menu "Irish Milkshake" - (Guinness with a shot of espresso)
435 locals recommend
Radio Coffee & Beer
4204 Menchaca RdChannel your inner hipster and order the not-on-the-menu "Irish Milkshake" - (Guinness with a shot of espresso)
Large indoor/outdoor restaurant with nightly concerts and tons of hassle-free parking!
25 locals recommend
Opal Divine's Penn Field
3601 South Congress AvenueLarge indoor/outdoor restaurant with nightly concerts and tons of hassle-free parking!
A high class seafood bistro, perfect for those celebrating a special occasion.
398 locals recommend
Perla's
1400 S Congress AveA high class seafood bistro, perfect for those celebrating a special occasion.
Arts & Culture
The Blanton Museum of Art
200 East Martin Luther King Junior BoulevardThursdays are FREE to the public!
Sightseeing
Rent a private boat year round for only $60/hr! Bring some wine, pack a picnic, and enjoy our pastel skyline from Lady Bird Lake.
41 locals recommend
Capital Cruises
208 Barton Springs RdRent a private boat year round for only $60/hr! Bring some wine, pack a picnic, and enjoy our pastel skyline from Lady Bird Lake.
Shopping
Killer vintage for everyone - usually $10 or less! But Shhh...you might wanna keep this SoCo gem a secret!
12 locals recommend
Society of St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store and Donation Collection Center
901 W Braker LnKiller vintage for everyone - usually $10 or less! But Shhh...you might wanna keep this SoCo gem a secret!