Food Scene
Tell them you're a newbie and they'll show you the ropes! Order meat by the pound with free bread and BBQ sauce.
62 locals recommend
Rudy's "Country Store" and Bar-B-Q
3914 N Lamar BlvdTell them you're a newbie and they'll show you the ropes! Order meat by the pound with free bread and BBQ sauce.
Din Ho Chinese BBQ
8557 Research BlvdReally good Chinese food. I would know.
Chocolate dipped frozen bananas rolled in oreos. And other food trucks.
17 locals recommend
Bananarchy
1311 S 1st StChocolate dipped frozen bananas rolled in oreos. And other food trucks.
Responsibly sourced ingredients and stuff. Be ready to wait in line for an hour.
779 locals recommend
Hopdoddy Burger Bar
1400 S Congress AveResponsibly sourced ingredients and stuff. Be ready to wait in line for an hour.
P. Terry's Burger Stand
404 S Lamar BlvdReally great fries.
Parks & Nature
South Shore District
1333 Shore District DrGreat trails along the water and kayak rentals.
Mayfield Park and Nature Preserve
3505 W 35th StBecause peacocks. For free.
Biggest park, located downtown, great for families and outdoorsy types
1533 locals recommend
Zilker Metropolitan Park
2207 Barton Springs RdBiggest park, located downtown, great for families and outdoorsy types
Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton DrNatural springs, ice cold, very cool.
Texas Rowing Center
1541 W Cesar Chavez StSTAND UP PADDLEBOARDING AND KAYAKING.
Entertainment & Activities
Alamo Drafthouse Village
2700 W Anderson LnDrinks and dine-in theater, and lots of funky events.
Largest bouldering gym in Austin, plus fitness classes and a functional fitness gym.
160 locals recommend
Austin Bouldering Project
979 Springdale RdLargest bouldering gym in Austin, plus fitness classes and a functional fitness gym.
Essentials
H-E-B
5808 Burnet RdShopping
The Domain
11410 Century Oaks TerraceDiscount movie tickets, Amy's ice cream, and promenade style shops
178 locals recommend
Hill Country Galleria
12700 Hill Country BlvdDiscount movie tickets, Amy's ice cream, and promenade style shops
Drinks & Nightlife
Rainey Street
Rainey StreetThe Roosevelt Room
307 W 5th StFirehouse Lounge
605 Brazos StSightseeing
HOPE Outdoor Gallery
741 Dalton LaneIt's legal to graffiti here.
Guadalupe St
Guadalupe StreetI have no idea, it's just famous.