Guide to Austin
Sightseeing
Peter Pan Mini Golf
1207 Barton Springs RdBYOB Mini-Golf
Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton DrA staple for anyone new coming to Austin.
Zilker
Best park in Austin.
Great place to get paddleboards or kayaks. Be informed that this location is a party spot on the water.
124 locals recommend
Zilker Park Boat Rentals
2101 Andrew Zilker RdGreat place to get paddleboards or kayaks. Be informed that this location is a party spot on the water.
South Congress
Tons of unique shops and food options.
6 minute walk. Want to go 2-steppin? Free dance lessons are available Fridays and Saturdays at 7.
672 locals recommend
The White Horse
500 Comal St6 minute walk. Want to go 2-steppin? Free dance lessons are available Fridays and Saturdays at 7.
Twin Falls
3918 S MoPac ExpyGreat hiking spot with a mini waterfall.
Shopping district with several food options (20 minute drive). There is a bar district here called "Rock Rose."
768 locals recommend
The Domain
11410 Century Oaks TerraceShopping district with several food options (20 minute drive). There is a bar district here called "Rock Rose."
Food scene
5 minute walk. Amazing food for breakfast or brunch (try the pancake). If it is a nice day, ask to sit on the rooftop.
132 locals recommend
Paperboy
1203 E 11th St5 minute walk. Amazing food for breakfast or brunch (try the pancake). If it is a nice day, ask to sit on the rooftop.
Hillside Farmacy
1209 E 11th St5 minute walk. Great vibe to get brunch or lunch.
Ramen Tatsu-Ya
1234 S Lamar Blvd5 minute walk. Some of the best Ramen in the city.
Visit the original Chuys. A great choice if you are headed to Zilker Park.
412 locals recommend
Chuy's
1728 Barton Springs RdVisit the original Chuys. A great choice if you are headed to Zilker Park.
Very romantic spot, a little pricy, but well worth it. Great French food and wine selection.
522 locals recommend
Justine's
4710 E 5th StVery romantic spot, a little pricy, but well worth it. Great French food and wine selection.
10 minute walk. Best BBQ in Texas (some claim). Expect to wait in line for 3+ hours if the dining room is open (please check prior with Covid restrictions). Pass the time by bringing a cooler of drinks and a deck of cards.
919 locals recommend
Franklin Barbecue
900 E 11th St10 minute walk. Best BBQ in Texas (some claim). Expect to wait in line for 3+ hours if the dining room is open (please check prior with Covid restrictions). Pass the time by bringing a cooler of drinks and a deck of cards.
Via 313 Pizza
10106 W 6th St10 minute walk to Detroit style pizza (my favorite).
Dessert option with amazing donuts. You may want to split one.
226 locals recommend
Gourdough's Public House
209 W 5th StDessert option with amazing donuts. You may want to split one.
Open 24/7 - I believe this is cash only. This is on dirty 6th street, be aware of your surroundings while venturing to this location.
79 locals recommend
Voodoo Doughnut - 6th Street
212 E 6th StOpen 24/7 - I believe this is cash only. This is on dirty 6th street, be aware of your surroundings while venturing to this location.
Torchy's Tacos
2809 S 1st StMy favorite tacos in town. Try the queso.
Great diner spot. Good for brunch or breakfast. Try the queso (one of the best in Austin)
59 locals recommend
Kerbey Lane Cafe - University
2606 Guadalupe StGreat diner spot. Good for brunch or breakfast. Try the queso (one of the best in Austin)
Hula Hut
3825 Lake Austin BlvdGreat TexMex - ask to sit outside on the water on a nice day.
Easy Tiger
1501 E 7th St5 minute walk. Great coffee shop (inside) and bar (outside).
8 minute walk. Suggestion: Queso (app) + Chicken Tamale (covered in queso). Note: Margs are fairly weak.
169 locals recommend
Tamale House East
1707 E 6th St8 minute walk. Suggestion: Queso (app) + Chicken Tamale (covered in queso). Note: Margs are fairly weak.
Grocery
Target
2300 W Ben White Blvd8 min walk to get groceries.
Whole Foods Market
525 N Lamar Blvd8 min walk to Whole Foods
5 minute walk. The easiest spot to pick something up (food, drinks, quick bite to eat, etc). You can drink on their patio.
352 locals recommend
Quickie Pickie
2027 E Cesar Chavez St5 minute walk. The easiest spot to pick something up (food, drinks, quick bite to eat, etc). You can drink on their patio.
Bars
Nickel City
1133 E 11th St5 minute walk. A neighborhood dive bar where locals hangout.
Great place to get a fancy cocktail. Small place and can be hard to find seating on weekend nights. Would suggest day drinking (to get a seat) at this location on a nice day.
153 locals recommend
Kitty Cohen's
2211 Webberville RdGreat place to get a fancy cocktail. Small place and can be hard to find seating on weekend nights. Would suggest day drinking (to get a seat) at this location on a nice day.
A night to remember (or not). If you go to dirty-sixth, be extra careful as it has become more dangerous in recent years. Although you can technically walk there, you may consider Ubering if it is later in the evening (safer option).
137 locals recommend
Sixth Street Historic District
A night to remember (or not). If you go to dirty-sixth, be extra careful as it has become more dangerous in recent years. Although you can technically walk there, you may consider Ubering if it is later in the evening (safer option).
A secret bar off of 6th street. Go inside the hostel and open the bookcase (on your right). You should probably Uber there.
81 locals recommend
Firehouse Lounge
605 Brazos StA secret bar off of 6th street. Go inside the hostel and open the bookcase (on your right). You should probably Uber there.
Coffee
Great coffee place with wonderful views on the deck. You will have to drive here.
371 locals recommend
Mozart's Coffee Roasters
3825 Lake Austin BlvdGreat coffee place with wonderful views on the deck. You will have to drive here.