Explore Northwest Austin
Sightseeing
Just down the street is the trailhead for the Lake Creek Trail, which winds through park space and is great for bird watching.
Lake Creek Trailhead Picnic Area
9504 Braes Valley StJust down the street is the trailhead for the Lake Creek Trail, which winds through park space and is great for bird watching.
A classic Austin area greenbelt area with limestone formations and pools to splash in. Dog friendly as well!
41 locals recommend
St. Edwards Park
7301 Spicewood Springs RdA classic Austin area greenbelt area with limestone formations and pools to splash in. Dog friendly as well!
A short drive away, Turkey Creek is a playground you can't miss if you are traveling with your dog. It's an off-leash trail that winds back and forth along a creek, with areas to splash around and fields to enjoy.
20 locals recommend
Turkey Creek Trail
1401-1711 City Park RdA short drive away, Turkey Creek is a playground you can't miss if you are traveling with your dog. It's an off-leash trail that winds back and forth along a creek, with areas to splash around and fields to enjoy.
Just to the north is Cedar Park, which is home to Brushy Creek Lake Park. Hike around the lake, or take photos in the wildflower fields in the spring time!
47 locals recommend
Brushy Creek Lake Park
3300 Brushy Creek RdJust to the north is Cedar Park, which is home to Brushy Creek Lake Park. Hike around the lake, or take photos in the wildflower fields in the spring time!
To the northeast is Georgetown, home to Lake Georgetown and its many, many hiking trails. Lake Travis is great for water activities, but Lake Georgetown is where it's at for lakeside trails and hiking.
36 locals recommend
Lake Georgetown
To the northeast is Georgetown, home to Lake Georgetown and its many, many hiking trails. Lake Travis is great for water activities, but Lake Georgetown is where it's at for lakeside trails and hiking.
Food scene
A Korean grocery store with a huge food court with everything from Japanese, Chinese and Korean meals and treats.
18 locals recommend
H Mart Austin
11301 Lakeline BlvdA Korean grocery store with a huge food court with everything from Japanese, Chinese and Korean meals and treats.
A local favorite, Moonie's has unique burgers made with fresh ingredients.
14 locals recommend
Moonie's Burger House - Anderson Mill
13450 Research BlvdA local favorite, Moonie's has unique burgers made with fresh ingredients.
Another local favorite with tons of options and a playground out back for kids. Bonus — Amy's Ice Cream is next door, which is a can't miss staple of Austin!
17 locals recommend
Phil's Icehouse
13265 US-183Another local favorite with tons of options and a playground out back for kids. Bonus — Amy's Ice Cream is next door, which is a can't miss staple of Austin!
Street tacos piled high with a variety of ingredients. Great hot sauce too, which is probably just as important!
91 locals recommend
Papalote Taco House
3632 S Congress AveStreet tacos piled high with a variety of ingredients. Great hot sauce too, which is probably just as important!
Originally a sandwich shop featured on Diners, Drive-ins & Dives, the owners changed things up and decided to try their take on BBQ, which has been a huge success!
16 locals recommend
Interstellar BBQ
12233 Ranch Rd 620 NOriginally a sandwich shop featured on Diners, Drive-ins & Dives, the owners changed things up and decided to try their take on BBQ, which has been a huge success!
Combine Korean and Mexican food, and you get Chi'Lantro, a food truck staple in Austin before it started opening up brick and mortar locations and making an appearance on Shark Tank. Try the Kimchi Fries!
9 locals recommend
Chi'Lantro
11005 Burnet RdCombine Korean and Mexican food, and you get Chi'Lantro, a food truck staple in Austin before it started opening up brick and mortar locations and making an appearance on Shark Tank. Try the Kimchi Fries!
Not as big as the mothership location in Downtown Austin, but the Domain location is newer and probably nicer. Stock up with food for the kitchen, or you can eat there (and drink there) too!
1332 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
525 N Lamar BlvdNot as big as the mothership location in Downtown Austin, but the Domain location is newer and probably nicer. Stock up with food for the kitchen, or you can eat there (and drink there) too!
You can drive an hour to visit the original, or head east to Round Rock to find a closer location that is right next to Dell Diamond, where the Round Rock Express minor league team plays. Do you dare get the all-you-can-eat?!
70 locals recommend
Salt Lick
3350 E Palm Valley BlvdYou can drive an hour to visit the original, or head east to Round Rock to find a closer location that is right next to Dell Diamond, where the Round Rock Express minor league team plays. Do you dare get the all-you-can-eat?!
A common scene in Austin its the farm to table restaurant, and Foxhole is one of the best in the area. They use fresh, seasonal ingredients and have a spectacular brunch. Mimosa flight, anyone?
20 locals recommend
Foxhole Culinary Tavern
13995 US-183A common scene in Austin its the farm to table restaurant, and Foxhole is one of the best in the area. They use fresh, seasonal ingredients and have a spectacular brunch. Mimosa flight, anyone?
A 24-hour tradition in Austin, Kerbey Lane is famous for its swirled up pancakes and Kerbey Queso. Their pancakes are so popular you can buy a mix and attempt to make them in the kitchen during your stay (or, just visit Kerbey a few times and let them handle the kitchen clean up).
104 locals recommend
Kerbey Lane Cafe - Southwest
4301 W William Cannon DrA 24-hour tradition in Austin, Kerbey Lane is famous for its swirled up pancakes and Kerbey Queso. Their pancakes are so popular you can buy a mix and attempt to make them in the kitchen during your stay (or, just visit Kerbey a few times and let them handle the kitchen clean up).
If you're gonna get fast food in Austin, go to an Austin-original. With a more limited menu than your average spot (think In-n-Out), P. Terry's focuses on the basics, and they do it right.
302 locals recommend
P. Terry's Burger Stand
404 S Lamar BlvdIf you're gonna get fast food in Austin, go to an Austin-original. With a more limited menu than your average spot (think In-n-Out), P. Terry's focuses on the basics, and they do it right.
Neighborhoods
The Domain is now basically Austin's north downtown, with shopping, restaurants, and entertainment options that stretch all day and night. A new zone in the area is Q2 Stadium, home of Austin's MLS team.
45 locals recommend
Domain Drive
Domain DriveThe Domain is now basically Austin's north downtown, with shopping, restaurants, and entertainment options that stretch all day and night. A new zone in the area is Q2 Stadium, home of Austin's MLS team.
Want to experience an old-fashioned city square? Then head to Georgetown, where it hosts the Most Beautiful Town Square in Texas. Anchored by a grand courthouse, the surrounding square is filled with boutiques, shops, restaurants and coffee shops. If you're in town around Christmas, the area transforms into an even more magical place!
Try stopping in to eat at Monument Cafe or Blue Corn Harvest.
44 locals recommend
Georgetown
Want to experience an old-fashioned city square? Then head to Georgetown, where it hosts the Most Beautiful Town Square in Texas. Anchored by a grand courthouse, the surrounding square is filled with boutiques, shops, restaurants and coffee shops. If you're in town around Christmas, the area transforms into an even more magical place!
Try stopping in to eat at Monument Cafe or Blue Corn Harvest.
Entertainment
Want to play old school video games? Drive Go Karts? Play mini golf? Bowl? Collect tickets from playing Pop-A-Shot so you can redeem them for 55 Tootsie Rolls? All of the above?
Well, you're in luck, because Pinballz is right down the road.
Bonus, they have a large selection of beers on tap, if you're into that sort of thing.
14 locals recommend
Pinballz Lake Creek
13729 Research BlvdWant to play old school video games? Drive Go Karts? Play mini golf? Bowl? Collect tickets from playing Pop-A-Shot so you can redeem them for 55 Tootsie Rolls? All of the above?
Well, you're in luck, because Pinballz is right down the road.
Bonus, they have a large selection of beers on tap, if you're into that sort of thing.
Are bowling + beverages your thing? Punch Bowl Social combines those two things, with high end drinks and bowling actions
56 locals recommend
Punch Bowl Social Austin
11310 Domain DrAre bowling + beverages your thing? Punch Bowl Social combines those two things, with high end drinks and bowling actions
Not great at golf? That doesn't matter at Top Golf, the premiere driving range in the US, which makes even being horrible at golf somehow still entertaining!
143 locals recommend
Topgolf
2700 Esperanza CrossingNot great at golf? That doesn't matter at Top Golf, the premiere driving range in the US, which makes even being horrible at golf somehow still entertaining!