Day trips
Some of my favorite ways to spend a few hours
Our local zoo is a non profit, rescued based, facility providing a safe and loving home to many special needs animals.
81 locals recommend
Austin Zoo
10808 Rawhide TrailOur local zoo is a non profit, rescued based, facility providing a safe and loving home to many special needs animals.
Krause Springs
424 Co Rd 404It’s a bit of a drive, but worth the trip. You’ll need cash.
Sightseeing
If you’re planning to go on a weekend, go early as parking fills up fast
531 locals recommend
Barton Creek Greenbelt
3755 South Capital of Texas HighwayIf you’re planning to go on a weekend, go early as parking fills up fast
You can always just go to the south congress bridge as well. No matter where you choose to go, seeing the bats is a must do in Austin
131 locals recommend
Statesman Bat Observation Center
305 S Congress AveYou can always just go to the south congress bridge as well. No matter where you choose to go, seeing the bats is a must do in Austin
Zilker Metropolitan Park
It’s just a classic.
Food scene
Jester King
13187 Fitzhugh RdA local favorite brewery that’s just up the road. Dog friendly too!
If you’re looking for a bar scene, 6th is not the place. Rainey is fun and unique and of course the food trucks are amazing. 10/10 would recommend.
21 locals recommend
Rainey Street Food Truck Lot
82 Rainey StIf you’re looking for a bar scene, 6th is not the place. Rainey is fun and unique and of course the food trucks are amazing. 10/10 would recommend.