Guidebook for Austin
Food Scene
Quest and tacos are amazing--plus it's VERY South Austin weird! They're only open for breakfast and lunch, though, so go early!
75 locals recommend
Maria's Taco Xpress
1210 S Lamar BlvdQuest and tacos are amazing--plus it's VERY South Austin weird! They're only open for breakfast and lunch, though, so go early!
Quinoa pancakes?!? Yep! And they're pretty yummy with the blueberry syrup, so sit on the patio and soak up the beauty of Austin!
214 locals recommend
Snooze an AM Eatery
1700 S Lamar BlvdQuinoa pancakes?!? Yep! And they're pretty yummy with the blueberry syrup, so sit on the patio and soak up the beauty of Austin!
Get the gingerbread pancakes if you're there at breakfast. At lunch or dinner, try the Kerbey quest; it's delicious!
143 locals recommend
Kerbey Lane Cafe - Central
3704 Kerbey LnGet the gingerbread pancakes if you're there at breakfast. At lunch or dinner, try the Kerbey quest; it's delicious!
Shopping
Thrift Town
5700 Menchaca RdThis one is my favorite thrift store. Good prices and nice selection...
Very hippie, very Austin. Keep Austin weird by shopping in this beautiful store located in an old house nestled just west go Congress Avenue
38 locals recommend
The Herb Bar
200 W Mary StVery hippie, very Austin. Keep Austin weird by shopping in this beautiful store located in an old house nestled just west go Congress Avenue
Drinks & Nightlife
Broken Spoke
3201 S Lamar BlvdCountry dancin' Texas style!!!
Parks & Nature
Rent a canoe and paddle around the lake, or just walk around the trails in Zilker. In summer, they usually have free plays under the stars--and sometimes it's Shakespeare!! It gets hot, though, so bring cold water and lots of it!
1533 locals recommend
Zilker Metropolitan Park
2207 Barton Springs RdRent a canoe and paddle around the lake, or just walk around the trails in Zilker. In summer, they usually have free plays under the stars--and sometimes it's Shakespeare!! It gets hot, though, so bring cold water and lots of it!
Walk the trail around the lake. It's great exercise, and the views of the water are too beautiful to miss!
959 locals recommend
Lady Bird Lake
Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike TrailWalk the trail around the lake. It's great exercise, and the views of the water are too beautiful to miss!
Arts & Culture
The Blanton Museum of Art
200 East Martin Luther King Junior BoulevardExcellent collection!
Entertainment & Activities
Dinner, drinks, AND a movie all in same place?! Yep!! Drink beer while you watch the movie. It's pretty cool...
770 locals recommend
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema South Lamar
1120 S Lamar BlvdDinner, drinks, AND a movie all in same place?! Yep!! Drink beer while you watch the movie. It's pretty cool...
Sightseeing
Texas Senate
1200 Congress AveIt's our state's Capitol. You have to go!
Absolutely stunning views. You'll need a car to get here because it's quite a drive, but it's worth it...
9 locals recommend
Mount Bonnell Road
Mount Bonnell RoadAbsolutely stunning views. You'll need a car to get here because it's quite a drive, but it's worth it...
It's a 10,000-year old swimming hole. When was the last time you went to one of those?! Come on, don't skip this one! Even if you don't go swimming, go the park and check it out from behind the fence. It's beautiful!
2454 locals recommend
Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton DrIt's a 10,000-year old swimming hole. When was the last time you went to one of those?! Come on, don't skip this one! Even if you don't go swimming, go the park and check it out from behind the fence. It's beautiful!