Guidebook for Austin
Everything Else
Awesome trails. Technically, there is no swimming allowed in the lake (mere technicalities!), but stand-up paddle-boarders have found a loophole. ;)
46 locals recommend
Edward Rendon Sr. Park at Festival Beach in Town Lake Metropolitan Park
2101 Jesse E. Segovia StAwesome trails. Technically, there is no swimming allowed in the lake (mere technicalities!), but stand-up paddle-boarders have found a loophole. ;)
Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton DrBarton Springs is the heart and soul of Austin.
Shopping
Try a paddle-board yoga class with these guys. The classes are run by the Black Swan Yoga outfit. EXTREMELY FUN YOGA because it has the added bonus of the beautiful river and falling in it.
23 locals recommend
Paddle Zen
Try a paddle-board yoga class with these guys. The classes are run by the Black Swan Yoga outfit. EXTREMELY FUN YOGA because it has the added bonus of the beautiful river and falling in it.
Food Scene
Best brunch in town. Vegetarian brilliance. Coffee and cool people.
565 locals recommend
Bouldin Creek Cafe
1900 S 1st StBest brunch in town. Vegetarian brilliance. Coffee and cool people.
Taqueria Chapala
2101 E Cesar Chavez StSweet small business. Good food. CHEAP.
El Caribe Mexican Restaurant
5610 N Lamar Blvdreally good Mexican food (cheap!)
Drinks & Nightlife
Lustre Pearl East
114 Linden StRainey St. bars are an easy 10 min. bike ride from the house.
Ah Sing Den
1100 E 6th St Expensive. Awesome, awesome cocktails and live music.
My fave bar in the city. Reminds me of small-town dives in Alaska. Unpretentious karaoke and cheap booze! Taco cart down the street is goood!
98 locals recommend
Ego's Bar
510 S Congress AveMy fave bar in the city. Reminds me of small-town dives in Alaska. Unpretentious karaoke and cheap booze! Taco cart down the street is goood!