Parks & Nature
Zilker Metropolitan Park
2207 Barton Springs Rd10 mile trail in the middle of the city that borders Lady Bird Lake. The trail starts at the end of Stratford down the hill under Mopac (Hwy 1). Bridges cross over Lady Bird Lake connecting both sides of the trail. Whether for a run, walk, or casual stroll, this trail is the soul of the city.
257 locals recommend
Ann And Roy Butler Hike And Bike Trail
10 mile trail in the middle of the city that borders Lady Bird Lake. The trail starts at the end of Stratford down the hill under Mopac (Hwy 1). Bridges cross over Lady Bird Lake connecting both sides of the trail. Whether for a run, walk, or casual stroll, this trail is the soul of the city.
Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton DrNatural spring swimming pool. Gets crowded.
Rowing Dock
2418 Stratford DrEntertainment & Activities
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema South Lamar
1120 S Lamar BlvdDeep Eddy Municipal Pool
401 Deep Eddy AveDrinks & Nightlife
The Continental Gallery
1313 S Congress AveHistoric live music venue on South Congress
Broken Spoke
3201 S Lamar BlvdHouse Wine
1711 Josephine StVery close to the house
Donn's Depot
1600 W 5th StGreat dive bar with dancing.
Fun dive bar with a great jukebox. Pool Burger is attached and offers a quick, delicious bite.
75 locals recommend
Deep Eddy Cabaret
2315 Lake Austin BoulevardFun dive bar with a great jukebox. Pool Burger is attached and offers a quick, delicious bite.
Sit in the lush courtyard for a beverage / glass of wine. Jo's Coffee sits on the corner of the property and is a popular spot for people watching and caffeinated drinks.
209 locals recommend
Hotel San Jose Lounge
1316 S Congress AveSit in the lush courtyard for a beverage / glass of wine. Jo's Coffee sits on the corner of the property and is a popular spot for people watching and caffeinated drinks.
Great wine selection and great menu. A nice S. Lamar neighborhood spot.
51 locals recommend
Aviary Decor
2110 S Lamar BlvdGreat wine selection and great menu. A nice S. Lamar neighborhood spot.
Food Scene
Licha's Cantina
1306 E 6th StEast side restaurant with charm and great food
Best Italian Food in Austin; Enoteca next door is run by same owner and the more casual of the two.
158 locals recommend
Vespaio
1610 S Congress AveBest Italian Food in Austin; Enoteca next door is run by same owner and the more casual of the two.
Mozart's Coffee Roasters
3825 Lake Austin BlvdGreat morning spot on Lake Austin
Home Slice Pizza
1415 S Congress AveA walk down South Congress is a must-do. Pizza window.
Polvo's Mexican Restaurant
2004 South 1st StreetGreat Tex-Mex
Tacodeli
1500 Spyglass DrBest breakfast tacos in town.
Another great taco spot. Several locations around town. Try the migas taco.
68 locals recommend
Veracruz All Natural
111 East Cesar Chavez StreetAnother great taco spot. Several locations around town. Try the migas taco.
Upscale interior Mexican food; Beautiful interior design; I recommend dining at the Bar
28 locals recommend
Comedor
501 Colorado StUpscale interior Mexican food; Beautiful interior design; I recommend dining at the Bar
Justine's
4710 E 5th StFrench Bistro; Great scene
Whole Foods Market
525 N Lamar BlvdWhole Foods Headquarters Store; Good for quick bites