Food Scene
Starbucks
6816 West Gate BlvdIf you need your Starbucks fix there is one just a few minutes away.
It's more than your average coffee shop! It has 4 main areas, is open 24 hours, it has a monthly live music schedule that is diverse and they even serve beer. This place is totally Austin.
90 locals recommend
Strange Brew
It's more than your average coffee shop! It has 4 main areas, is open 24 hours, it has a monthly live music schedule that is diverse and they even serve beer. This place is totally Austin.
My second favorite Tex-Mex restaurant in Austin. It's number one in my book as far as location goes! It's right on Lake Austin and you can actually eat out over the water on a huge deck.
269 locals recommend
Hula Hut
3825 Lake Austin BlvdMy second favorite Tex-Mex restaurant in Austin. It's number one in my book as far as location goes! It's right on Lake Austin and you can actually eat out over the water on a huge deck.
It's walking distance from Hula Hut so you have the same awesome view of Lake Austin and its a great place to work for the day on your lap top.
371 locals recommend
Mozart's Coffee Roasters
3825 Lake Austin BlvdIt's walking distance from Hula Hut so you have the same awesome view of Lake Austin and its a great place to work for the day on your lap top.
Amazing sushi and a sister restaurant to the famous Uchiko further up on North Lamar at midtown. It is VERY expensive so keep that in mind if you decide to try it.
687 locals recommend
Uchi
801 S Lamar BlvdAmazing sushi and a sister restaurant to the famous Uchiko further up on North Lamar at midtown. It is VERY expensive so keep that in mind if you decide to try it.
Cool location, its located in a patio behind Liberty bar so you have to go thru the bar to get to the food truck serving unique and great tasting food.
291 locals recommend
The Liberty
1618 East 6th StreetCool location, its located in a patio behind Liberty bar so you have to go thru the bar to get to the food truck serving unique and great tasting food.
Amazing food with interesting infusion of flavors. Owner of this restaurant also owns Uchi which is a very popular sushi joint on South Lamar. This restaurant is minutes from our home.
8 locals recommend
St Philip
4715 S Lamar BlvdAmazing food with interesting infusion of flavors. Owner of this restaurant also owns Uchi which is a very popular sushi joint on South Lamar. This restaurant is minutes from our home.
Excellent Place for a NYC style pie and a hip hangout. You can play ping pong in the back bar area while you wait.
791 locals recommend
Home Slice Pizza
1415 S Congress AveExcellent Place for a NYC style pie and a hip hangout. You can play ping pong in the back bar area while you wait.
A must see and do in Austin. It will take you at least 30-40 minutes to get there. BBQ awesome, bring your own beer in a cooler while you wait...its a Texas experience not to be missed.
479 locals recommend
Salt Lick BBQ
18300 Farm to Market Rd 1826A must see and do in Austin. It will take you at least 30-40 minutes to get there. BBQ awesome, bring your own beer in a cooler while you wait...its a Texas experience not to be missed.
South Austin Trailer Park & Eatery
1311 S 1st StCool place to pick from several
food trailers.
Burgers never tasted so good. People wait in line out the door just to eat at this place
779 locals recommend
Hopdoddy Burger Bar
1400 S Congress AveBurgers never tasted so good. People wait in line out the door just to eat at this place
Everything Else
It's the gem of the city with up to 7 miles of hiking trails. If you want a break from the crowds and want to enjoy nature this is the perfect place for you.
531 locals recommend
Barton Creek Greenbelt
3755 South Capital of Texas HighwayIt's the gem of the city with up to 7 miles of hiking trails. If you want a break from the crowds and want to enjoy nature this is the perfect place for you.
If you love micro breweries I've heard that you've got to tour this place and its great selection of beers.
16 locals recommend
(512) Brewing Company
407 Radam LnIf you love micro breweries I've heard that you've got to tour this place and its great selection of beers.
If you are a runner then this is the place for your anytime of the day jog.
257 locals recommend
Ann And Roy Butler Hike And Bike Trail
If you are a runner then this is the place for your anytime of the day jog.
For those foodie lovers this place is similar to Wholefoods market with a great selection of organic produce and specialty food items. It's only a bike ride away.
764 locals recommend
Central Market
4477 S Lamar BlvdFor those foodie lovers this place is similar to Wholefoods market with a great selection of organic produce and specialty food items. It's only a bike ride away.
Next to Zilker park this place is my all time favorite park in Austin. It's a great place to take a Frisbee and blanket and nap in the sun. It has a great hill for a photo opp of the city sky line.
56 locals recommend
Butler Metro Park
1000 Barton Springs RdNext to Zilker park this place is my all time favorite park in Austin. It's a great place to take a Frisbee and blanket and nap in the sun. It has a great hill for a photo opp of the city sky line.
Hip clothing shop at an affordable price point in a South Austin cool location.
34 locals recommend
Maya Star Austin
1508 S Congress AveHip clothing shop at an affordable price point in a South Austin cool location.
Everyone should know where the mall is in case you need that extra something.
97 locals recommend
Barton Creek Square
Everyone should know where the mall is in case you need that extra something.
This is the corporate headquarters for this supermarket chain and I think may be the largest store in North America. It has lots of eating options while you shop.
1332 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
525 N Lamar BlvdThis is the corporate headquarters for this supermarket chain and I think may be the largest store in North America. It has lots of eating options while you shop.
A fun old time putt-putt experience for the kid at heart. It's an Austin classic.
201 locals recommend
Peter Pan Mini Golf
1207 Barton Springs RdA fun old time putt-putt experience for the kid at heart. It's an Austin classic.
Swim year around in this naturally made spring. Just be prepared because the water is 68 degrees year around.
2454 locals recommend
Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton DrSwim year around in this naturally made spring. Just be prepared because the water is 68 degrees year around.
If you need an afternoon escape and want to get lost in the woods then this is the place. It's a great state park and probably a 20 min drive door to door.
376 locals recommend
McKinney Falls State Park
5808 McKinney Falls PkwyIf you need an afternoon escape and want to get lost in the woods then this is the place. It's a great state park and probably a 20 min drive door to door.
There seems to be lots of outdoor event held here and live music staged here as well so you might as well know how to get there from my house. It's also another place to park and run the trail.
246 locals recommend
Auditorium Shores at Town Lake Metropolitan Park
900 W Riverside DrThere seems to be lots of outdoor event held here and live music staged here as well so you might as well know how to get there from my house. It's also another place to park and run the trail.
Sunset Valley Marketfair
5400 Brodie LnTons of shopping choices if you so desire.
From West Annie to Barton Springs road on South Congress is a popular hot spot in Austin for great food, bars, and people watching. Its a must see spot.
447 locals recommend
South Congress Avenue
South Congress AvenueFrom West Annie to Barton Springs road on South Congress is a popular hot spot in Austin for great food, bars, and people watching. Its a must see spot.
VERTS Mediterranean Grill
1500 S Lamar BlvdGreat place to get a gyro
The Continental Gallery
1313 S Congress AveGreat venue for live music
Country and western Bar that has been a part of the Austin music scene for almost 50 years. It's an Austin original.
478 locals recommend
Broken Spoke
3201 S Lamar BlvdCountry and western Bar that has been a part of the Austin music scene for almost 50 years. It's an Austin original.
Zilker Park Disc Golf Course
2100 Barton Springs RdDrinks & Nightlife
Awesome food and beer in a local hot spot for a night on the town.
264 locals recommend
Banger's Sausage House & Beer Garden
79 Rainey StAwesome food and beer in a local hot spot for a night on the town.
My favorite Tex-Mex restaurant in town. It also has a great outdoor bar area just on the other side of their small parking lot where you can take in some live music.
398 locals recommend
Güero's Taco Bar
1412 S Congress AveMy favorite Tex-Mex restaurant in town. It also has a great outdoor bar area just on the other side of their small parking lot where you can take in some live music.
Fun place to hang out on a beautiful spring day in Austin with lots of outdoor games and great atmosphere.
215 locals recommend
Moontower Saloon
10212 Menchaca RdFun place to hang out on a beautiful spring day in Austin with lots of outdoor games and great atmosphere.
Great for breakfast or late night..chicken and waffles is popular at this joint.
238 locals recommend
24 Diner
600 N Lamar BlvdGreat for breakfast or late night..chicken and waffles is popular at this joint.
I haven't been here yet but has good reviews on yelp and it's on Rainey street which is a hot night spot in Austin.
22 locals recommend
Javelina Bar
69 Rainey StI haven't been here yet but has good reviews on yelp and it's on Rainey street which is a hot night spot in Austin.
IT's actually on my list of new hip places to try in Austin with a great outdoor space on warm Austin night.
297 locals recommend
Contigo
2027 Anchor LnIT's actually on my list of new hip places to try in Austin with a great outdoor space on warm Austin night.
La Condesa
400 W 2nd StGreat food, atmosphere and location for a night out in Austin.
Great food and awesome outdoor enclosed patio. A great place to eat and hang out with friends.
304 locals recommend
Matt's El Rancho
2613 S Lamar BlvdGreat food and awesome outdoor enclosed patio. A great place to eat and hang out with friends.
Shopping
This place is the bomb when it comes to gourmet ice cream. And you may ask, how can ice cream be gourmet? They have an unusual combination of flavors that will knock your socks off. Super tasty!
270 locals recommend
Lick Honest Ice Creams
1100 S Lamar BlvdThis place is the bomb when it comes to gourmet ice cream. And you may ask, how can ice cream be gourmet? They have an unusual combination of flavors that will knock your socks off. Super tasty!