Guidebook for Austin

Erin
Guidebook for Austin

Food Scene

Delicious, cheap eats in a fun, boisterous environment. If you go for breakfast, their Mexican coffee is a must!
169 recommandé par les habitants
Tamale House East
1707 E 6th St
169 recommandé par les habitants
Delicious, cheap eats in a fun, boisterous environment. If you go for breakfast, their Mexican coffee is a must!
Beer, coffee, and tacos. What more does one need? Highly recommend the chorizo breakfast taco or the carnitas taco for lunch/dinner.
227 recommandé par les habitants
Lazarus Brewing Co.
1902 E 6th St
227 recommandé par les habitants
Beer, coffee, and tacos. What more does one need? Highly recommend the chorizo breakfast taco or the carnitas taco for lunch/dinner.
Cute, hidden spot with good coffee, beer, wine, and snacks. Lovely outdoor patio - very conducive to reading, studying, writing, or catching up with a friend.
379 recommandé par les habitants
Cenote
1010 E Cesar Chavez St
379 recommandé par les habitants
Cute, hidden spot with good coffee, beer, wine, and snacks. Lovely outdoor patio - very conducive to reading, studying, writing, or catching up with a friend.
One of Austin's iconic food trucks starring deep dish pizza - so delish.
372 recommandé par les habitants
Via 313 Pizza
10106 W 6th St
372 recommandé par les habitants
One of Austin's iconic food trucks starring deep dish pizza - so delish.
Super tasty and well done TexMex (interesting spins on some classics, like the chile relleno) and the best tequila selection in town.
198 recommandé par les habitants
Licha's Cantina
1306 E 6th St
198 recommandé par les habitants
Super tasty and well done TexMex (interesting spins on some classics, like the chile relleno) and the best tequila selection in town.
Authentic Italian-grade gelato plus amaros for pairing.
33 recommandé par les habitants
Gelateria Gemelli
1009 E 6th St
33 recommandé par les habitants
Authentic Italian-grade gelato plus amaros for pairing.
Delicious Italian food in an outdoor setting - shares a hidden, fenced-in property with the Butterfly Bar and Vortex theater.
182 recommandé par les habitants
Patrizi's
2307 Manor Rd
182 recommandé par les habitants
Delicious Italian food in an outdoor setting - shares a hidden, fenced-in property with the Butterfly Bar and Vortex theater.
Austin's most famous (& supposedly the best) BBQ joint. Get in line at 6-7am (no joke) if you really want to try it. I recommend a mister, a hat, a camper chair, and a deck of cards to pass the time in line.
919 recommandé par les habitants
Franklin Barbecue
900 E 11th St
919 recommandé par les habitants
Austin's most famous (& supposedly the best) BBQ joint. Get in line at 6-7am (no joke) if you really want to try it. I recommend a mister, a hat, a camper chair, and a deck of cards to pass the time in line.

Drinks & Nightlife

Best old fashioneds in town (& other delicious cocktails). Check out the mezcal tasting room upstairs and flamenco guitarist on a Friday/Saturday night. They also have a super yummy Thai food truck on property.
561 recommandé par les habitants
Whisler's
1816 E 6th St
561 recommandé par les habitants
Best old fashioneds in town (& other delicious cocktails). Check out the mezcal tasting room upstairs and flamenco guitarist on a Friday/Saturday night. They also have a super yummy Thai food truck on property.
http://www.hopsandgrain.com/
112 recommandé par les habitants
Hops & Grain Brewing
507 Calles St
112 recommandé par les habitants
http://www.hopsandgrain.com/
Amazing sour beers. Their tasting room deal is awesome.
127 recommandé par les habitants
Blue Owl Brewing
2400 E Cesar Chavez St
127 recommandé par les habitants
Amazing sour beers. Their tasting room deal is awesome.
If you like IPAs, try theirs. They make a variety of styles though. http://www.zilkerbeer.com/
159 recommandé par les habitants
Zilker Brewing Company
1701 E 6th St
159 recommandé par les habitants
If you like IPAs, try theirs. They make a variety of styles though. http://www.zilkerbeer.com/
Looks like a dive bar, drinks like a 5-star. Billy, the owner, makes a mean cocktail and won't overcharge you for it. You must try their pizza (I recommend the Dana special) - it's my favorite pizza in town!
89 recommandé par les habitants
King Bee Lounge
1906 E 12th St
89 recommandé par les habitants
Looks like a dive bar, drinks like a 5-star. Billy, the owner, makes a mean cocktail and won't overcharge you for it. You must try their pizza (I recommend the Dana special) - it's my favorite pizza in town!
Austin is the "Live Music Capital" of the world, so I have to recommend this iconic jazz club. It's divey as hell, but the music is fantastic 7 nights a week in the heart of downtown.
224 recommandé par les habitants
Elephant Room
315 Congress Ave
224 recommandé par les habitants
Austin is the "Live Music Capital" of the world, so I have to recommend this iconic jazz club. It's divey as hell, but the music is fantastic 7 nights a week in the heart of downtown.
You're always in for a great and entertaining time at Pete's. The music is constant, the bachelor and bachelorette parties abound, and it's in the heart of "Dirty Sixth" street.
33 recommandé par les habitants
Pete's Dueling Piano Bar
421 E 6th St
33 recommandé par les habitants
You're always in for a great and entertaining time at Pete's. The music is constant, the bachelor and bachelorette parties abound, and it's in the heart of "Dirty Sixth" street.
This is my favorite bar on Rainey Street. Their drinks are good, the vibe is nice and lowkey, and generally you can still hear each other speak!
35 recommandé par les habitants
Half Step
75 1/2 Rainey St
35 recommandé par les habitants
This is my favorite bar on Rainey Street. Their drinks are good, the vibe is nice and lowkey, and generally you can still hear each other speak!
Great place to learn to country dance. They have intro classes starting at 7pm every Saturday night.
672 recommandé par les habitants
The White Horse
500 Comal St
672 recommandé par les habitants
Great place to learn to country dance. They have intro classes starting at 7pm every Saturday night.

Getting Around

Metro rail to downtown departs here. Download the "Capital Metro" app to purchase tickets virtually (it's $3.50 each way). Check out the schedule here: https://www.capmetro.org/schedmap/?svc=2&f1=550&s=0&d=N
53 recommandé par les habitants
Plaza Saltillo Station
53 recommandé par les habitants
Metro rail to downtown departs here. Download the "Capital Metro" app to purchase tickets virtually (it's $3.50 each way). Check out the schedule here: https://www.capmetro.org/schedmap/?svc=2&f1=550&s=0&d=N
$12 for 24 hours or $15 for 3 days. For more info, visit: https://austin.bcycle.com/sign-up-login
35 recommandé par les habitants
Austin B-cycle Station
1400 Nash Hernandez Senior Rd
35 recommandé par les habitants
$12 for 24 hours or $15 for 3 days. For more info, visit: https://austin.bcycle.com/sign-up-login

Sightseeing

Made of solid Texas pink granite and taller than it's D.C. look-a-like. Take a tour - it's actually pretty interesting - or walk around inside for the history & A/C.
1119 recommandé par les habitants
Texas Senate
1200 Congress Ave
1119 recommandé par les habitants
Made of solid Texas pink granite and taller than it's D.C. look-a-like. Take a tour - it's actually pretty interesting - or walk around inside for the history & A/C.
Check out the flagship Whole Foods store - this thing is massive! Most people don't realize Whole Food started here in Austin, TX. Ooh and ahh and grab an organic smoothie to go.
1332 recommandé par les habitants
Whole Foods Market
525 N Lamar Blvd
1332 recommandé par les habitants
Check out the flagship Whole Foods store - this thing is massive! Most people don't realize Whole Food started here in Austin, TX. Ooh and ahh and grab an organic smoothie to go.
Austin's iconic graffiti wall. A constantly morphing, alive work of art. Makes for a great photo op too.
207 recommandé par les habitants
Graffiti Park at Castle Hill
1008 Baylor St
207 recommandé par les habitants
Austin's iconic graffiti wall. A constantly morphing, alive work of art. Makes for a great photo op too.
Famous, classic hotel that looks like it's out of the 1800s. It's beautifully decorated and fun to walk around. Stop by the second floor bar to see the gilded ceiling and hear some live music.
60 recommandé par les habitants
The Driskill
217 Congress Ave
60 recommandé par les habitants
Famous, classic hotel that looks like it's out of the 1800s. It's beautifully decorated and fun to walk around. Stop by the second floor bar to see the gilded ceiling and hear some live music.

Arts & Culture

Definitely worth checking out to learn about one of the most controversial presidents of the United States.
240 recommandé par les habitants
Musée et bibliothèque Lyndon Baines Johnson
2313 Red River St
240 recommandé par les habitants
Definitely worth checking out to learn about one of the most controversial presidents of the United States.
Great place to catch a play or a concert - check out their schedule online to see what shows are in town.
30 recommandé par les habitants
Bass Concert Hall
510 E 23rd St
30 recommandé par les habitants
Great place to catch a play or a concert - check out their schedule online to see what shows are in town.

Parks & Nature

Great swimming area for those extra hot summer days!
2454 recommandé par les habitants
Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton Dr
2454 recommandé par les habitants
Great swimming area for those extra hot summer days!
One of Austin's most famous and massive parks. Great way to spend a day picnicking or playing frisbee.
1533 recommandé par les habitants
Zilker Metropolitan Park
2207 Barton Springs Rd
1533 recommandé par les habitants
One of Austin's most famous and massive parks. Great way to spend a day picnicking or playing frisbee.
A beautiful spot to go for a walk (Texans would call it a hike) surrounded by trees, vegetation, and some pretty awesome waterfalls.
376 recommandé par les habitants
McKinney Falls State Park
5808 McKinney Falls Pkwy
376 recommandé par les habitants
A beautiful spot to go for a walk (Texans would call it a hike) surrounded by trees, vegetation, and some pretty awesome waterfalls.

Entertainment & Activities

Fun movie theater with lounge chairs and full-service food and beverage during the show! Book in advance online to select good seats.
228 recommandé par les habitants
Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas
320 E 6th St
228 recommandé par les habitants
Fun movie theater with lounge chairs and full-service food and beverage during the show! Book in advance online to select good seats.