Guidebook for Austin
Food Scene
Best Thai food ever! Lovely local hidden gem plus they have the best vegan/gluten free desserts too!
189 locals recommend
Thai Fresh
909 W Mary StBest Thai food ever! Lovely local hidden gem plus they have the best vegan/gluten free desserts too!
Great upscale southern dining. Amazing biscuits ask for the jelly and chorizo paste!
45 locals recommend
Fixe Southern House
500 W 5th StGreat upscale southern dining. Amazing biscuits ask for the jelly and chorizo paste!
Olivia
2043 South Lamar BoulevardOne of the best brunch spots in town!
Wu Chow
500 W 5th Sttasty eats and great atmosphere :) close to dt if you wanna walk around!
If you are starving this is not the place to dine. The portions are smaller on purpose. But if you order enough you will get full! Delicious bites and great drinks! Atmosphere is cool as well!
85 locals recommend
Swift's Attic
315 Congress AveIf you are starving this is not the place to dine. The portions are smaller on purpose. But if you order enough you will get full! Delicious bites and great drinks! Atmosphere is cool as well!
Great French Spot! Such delicious food, I just can't get enough. Plus its located on the eastside of Austin! My part of town if you ask me!
522 locals recommend
Justine's
4710 E 5th StGreat French Spot! Such delicious food, I just can't get enough. Plus its located on the eastside of Austin! My part of town if you ask me!
Drinks & Nightlife
All renovated houses turned into house bars! The entire street is nothing but different themed bars. You will find one to call your favorite. I would say this is the most poppin spot in Austin these days! It gets packed! Definitely a great place to meet lots of people :)
793 locals recommend
Rainey Street
Rainey StreetAll renovated houses turned into house bars! The entire street is nothing but different themed bars. You will find one to call your favorite. I would say this is the most poppin spot in Austin these days! It gets packed! Definitely a great place to meet lots of people :)
Lots of bars/nightclubs down West. Top spots most people venture too..RIO, Concrete Cowboys, J Blacks, Kung Fu!
334 locals recommend
West 6th Street
West 6th StreetLots of bars/nightclubs down West. Top spots most people venture too..RIO, Concrete Cowboys, J Blacks, Kung Fu!
wild night club! Fist pumping too the fullest. If you want to dance all night this is your spot! EDM music, outdoor rooftop!
9 locals recommend
Summit Austin
120 W 5th Stwild night club! Fist pumping too the fullest. If you want to dance all night this is your spot! EDM music, outdoor rooftop!
Parks & Nature
Great place for a run, walk, scenic views of downtown Austin. Lots of people riding bikes, walking there puppies and just hanging out!
959 locals recommend
Lady Bird Lake
Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike TrailGreat place for a run, walk, scenic views of downtown Austin. Lots of people riding bikes, walking there puppies and just hanging out!
Cool Spring, you can layout and take a dip in the cold water! It's very refreshing for spot, relaxing, and people are doing yoga. Sometimes even playing music!
2454 locals recommend
Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton DrCool Spring, you can layout and take a dip in the cold water! It's very refreshing for spot, relaxing, and people are doing yoga. Sometimes even playing music!
It is a bit of a drive..about an hr away..but well worth it. Such a beautiful scenic natural spring. Hiking trails!
588 locals recommend
Hamilton Pool Preserve
24300 Hamilton Pool RdIt is a bit of a drive..about an hr away..but well worth it. Such a beautiful scenic natural spring. Hiking trails!
Mount Bonnell
Great place for hiking, exploring, and beautiful views of Austin!
Shopping
The Domain
11410 Century Oaks TerraceGreat north Austin shopping area! They have so many great shops!
Austin Mall, they have all the basic stores, food court, etc.
42 locals recommend
Barton Creek Mall (Sears) station
Austin Mall, they have all the basic stores, food court, etc.
If about a 30min drive south of Austin. One of the biggest outlets in Texas. Every store you can think of is located here! All outlets! Great if you are really trying to get your shop on!
358 locals recommend
San Marcos Premium Outlets
3939 I-35If about a 30min drive south of Austin. One of the biggest outlets in Texas. Every store you can think of is located here! All outlets! Great if you are really trying to get your shop on!