Guidebook for Austin
Parks & Nature
Walk around a trail that sits along the lake shore, enjoy a picnic or go for a swim!
27 locals recommend
Lakeway City Park
502 Hurst Creek Rd Walk around a trail that sits along the lake shore, enjoy a picnic or go for a swim!
Pace Bend Park
2805 Pace Bend Rd NMansfield Dam Park
4370 Mansfield Dam Park Rd.Hamilton Greenbelt
1173 Lohmans Crossing RdBarton Creek Greenbelt West
Food Scene
They have really great pizza and their brunch is amazing - brunch is every Saturday & Sunday: 11:30am-2:30pm.
50 locals recommend
Wild Kitchen and Bar
15506 State Hwy 71They have really great pizza and their brunch is amazing - brunch is every Saturday & Sunday: 11:30am-2:30pm.
Right next door to The Grove with an amazing Hill Country view.
10 locals recommend
Lola Savannah Coffee Lounge - Lakeway
3001 Ranch Rd 620 SRight next door to The Grove with an amazing Hill Country view.
Stunning views of Lake Travis and right next door to the Oasis Restaurant is the Oasis Brewery that sits overlooking Lake Travis. You can find live music, yard games and an enjoyable atmosphere.
506 locals recommend
The Oasis On Lake Travis
6550 Comanche TrailStunning views of Lake Travis and right next door to the Oasis Restaurant is the Oasis Brewery that sits overlooking Lake Travis. You can find live music, yard games and an enjoyable atmosphere.
Great view of Lake Travis, southern comfort food, live music certain days and a place for the kiddos to play.
208 locals recommend
Lucy's Fried Chicken
2218 College AveGreat view of Lake Travis, southern comfort food, live music certain days and a place for the kiddos to play.
Happy Hour 7 days a week from 4 to 6pm with half price apps and delicious margaritas. Santa Catarina also serves brunch on Sundays from 11am-2pm.
30 locals recommend
Santa Catarina
1310 Ranch Rd 620 SHappy Hour 7 days a week from 4 to 6pm with half price apps and delicious margaritas. Santa Catarina also serves brunch on Sundays from 11am-2pm.
They have awesome large servings of chicken curry. They also serve sushi, pad thai and other yummy Thai food.
12 locals recommend
Thai Spice Restaurant
2009 Main StThey have awesome large servings of chicken curry. They also serve sushi, pad thai and other yummy Thai food.
P. Terry's is an Austin original burger joint and it's GOOD.
302 locals recommend
P. Terry's Burger Stand
404 S Lamar BlvdP. Terry's is an Austin original burger joint and it's GOOD.
A well known steakhouse in the area voted Best Steak in Austin by the Austin Chronicle. A good place for a date night.
106 locals recommend
Steiner Ranch Steakhouse
5424 Steiner Ranch BlvdA well known steakhouse in the area voted Best Steak in Austin by the Austin Chronicle. A good place for a date night.
The League Kitchen & Tavern
1310 Ranch Rd 620 SGreat for unique comfort food and drinks.
Cafe Lago
1200 Lakeway DrA local breakfast and lunch spot in Lakeway.
Their Peanut Butter Stracciatella is amazing, a favorite of ours.
33 locals recommend
Gelateria Gemelli
1009 E 6th StTheir Peanut Butter Stracciatella is amazing, a favorite of ours.
County Line
5204 Ranch Rd 2222Awesome BBQ!
This County Line is the same at the other one but on Lake Austin. Both are similar distances away.
111 locals recommend
County Line
5204 Ranch Rd 2222This County Line is the same at the other one but on Lake Austin. Both are similar distances away.
Salt Lick BBQ
18300 Farm to Market Rd 1826Great for food and live music downtown. Check their website to see who is playing and buy tickets!
282 locals recommend
Stubb's Bar-B-Q
801 Red River StGreat for food and live music downtown. Check their website to see who is playing and buy tickets!
Sightseeing
One of the best swimming holes in Texas - and a great place to picnic, swim, and spend some time on a hot Texas summer day.
588 locals recommend
Hamilton Pool Preserve
24300 Hamilton Pool RdOne of the best swimming holes in Texas - and a great place to picnic, swim, and spend some time on a hot Texas summer day.
Lake Travis Zipline Adventures
14529 Pocohontas TrailBarton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton DrHighest Point in Austin, TX overlooking the lake and a view of downtown in the distance.
1082 locals recommend
Mount Bonnell
Highest Point in Austin, TX overlooking the lake and a view of downtown in the distance.
South Congress
Texas Senate
1200 Congress AveDrinks & Nightlife
Stone House Vineyard
24350 Haynie Flat RdEl Gaucho Winery
21301 Kathy LnFlat Creek Enoteca
112 US-281Spicewood Vineyards
1419 Co Rd 409Westcave Cellars Winery & Brewery
683 Ranch Rd 1320Solaro Estate Winery
13111 Silver Creek RdBell Springs Winery
3700 Bell Springs RdDriftwood Estate Winery
4001 Elder Hill RdWimberley Valley Winery
2825 Lone Man Mountain RdJester King
13187 Fitzhugh RdThirsty Planet Brewing Company
8201 South Congress AvenueEntertainment & Activities
High 5 Family Entertainment Center
1502 Ranch Rd 620 SBowling, arcade games, food and family fun.
Moviehouse & Eatery
7415 Southwest PkwyHill Country Galleria
12700 Hill Country BlvdCheck http://www.austinsteamtrain.org/ for train ride and ticket information.
22 locals recommend
Austin Steam Train Association
401 E Whitestone BlvdCheck http://www.austinsteamtrain.org/ for train ride and ticket information.
Lakeway Country Club
510 Lakeway DrPoint Venture Golf Club
422 Venture Blvd SFalconhead Golf Club
15201 Falcon Head BlvdLakeway Marina
103 A Lakeway DrRent a boat and spend the day on Lake Travis.
Shopping
Hill Country Galleria
12700 Hill Country BlvdLakeline Mall
11200 Lakeline Mall DrIconic shopping strip in Austin featuring clothing stores, vintage finds and food.
30 locals recommend
The Drag
453-401 W 23rd StIconic shopping strip in Austin featuring clothing stores, vintage finds and food.
A big outdoor shopping mall with a ton of different stores and restaurants.
768 locals recommend
The Domain
11410 Century Oaks TerraceA big outdoor shopping mall with a ton of different stores and restaurants.