Guidebook for Austin
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
525 N Lamar BlvdBrand New Whole Foods - a smaller boutique version.
H-E-B
5800 W Slaughter LnA locally owned supermarket for all your needs. Also has a pharmacy
Arts & Culture
a unique combination of theater and restaurant, showing first-run & independent films with an extensive menu made from scratch in a state-of-the-art culinary kitchen.
107 locals recommend
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Slaughter Lane
5701 W Slaughter Lna unique combination of theater and restaurant, showing first-run & independent films with an extensive menu made from scratch in a state-of-the-art culinary kitchen.
Sightseeing
The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center is a beautiful public botanical garden dedicated to creating a more sustainable earth through research and education. Perfect for couples and families.
252 locals recommend
Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
4801 La Crosse AveThe Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center is a beautiful public botanical garden dedicated to creating a more sustainable earth through research and education. Perfect for couples and families.
Everything Else
A locally owned gourmet grocery store specializes in high-quality, hard-to-find gourmet foods. Also has a full-service kitchen.
765 locals recommend
Central Market
4477 S Lamar BlvdA locally owned gourmet grocery store specializes in high-quality, hard-to-find gourmet foods. Also has a full-service kitchen.
Legendary spring fed recreational swimming pool located on the grounds of Zilker Park in Austin, Texas. A popular venue for year-round swimming.
2454 locals recommend
Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton DrLegendary spring fed recreational swimming pool located on the grounds of Zilker Park in Austin, Texas. A popular venue for year-round swimming.
World renowned barbecue restaurant in a country setting. Just a 20 minuted drive from the house.
480 locals recommend
Salt Lick BBQ
18300 Farm to Market Rd 1826World renowned barbecue restaurant in a country setting. Just a 20 minuted drive from the house.
Mr. Natural
1901 E Cesar Chavez StGreat vegetarian mexican fare - the flautas are devine.
Food Scene
Solid comfort food and ice cold beer. The big draw for families is the open air seating and awesome playground for kids.
12 locals recommend
Waterloo Ice House Escarpment
9600 Escarpment BlvdSolid comfort food and ice cold beer. The big draw for families is the open air seating and awesome playground for kids.
Torchy's Tacos
2809 S 1st StGreat breakfast tacos and chips and queso
Kerbey Lane Cafe - Southwest
4301 W William Cannon DrAn Austin institution - open 24 hours
Wonderful organic burgers, fries, milkshakes - better than In-N-out!!
302 locals recommend
P. Terry's Burger Stand
404 S Lamar BlvdWonderful organic burgers, fries, milkshakes - better than In-N-out!!
Satellite...Eat. Drink. Orbit.
5900 W Slaughter LnBistro fare with weekend brunch
Evangeline Cafe
8106 Brodie LnGreat cajun food with live music.
Great Italian restaurant and market with wonderful gelato. Family friendly!
13 locals recommend
Mandola's Italian
4301 W William Cannon DrGreat Italian restaurant and market with wonderful gelato. Family friendly!
Entertainment & Activities
Best snow cones in town. Try the "Keep Austin Weird" with banana, orange, peach, pineapple and whipped cream - yummy. Perfect after a day at Barton Springs!
Sweet Caroline's Snow Shack
5700 W Slaughter LnBest snow cones in town. Try the "Keep Austin Weird" with banana, orange, peach, pineapple and whipped cream - yummy. Perfect after a day at Barton Springs!