Guidebook for Austin
Food Scene
High-end sushi restaurant nearby! Walk to dinner, sit outside on the upstairs patio and stroll home across the 29th street bridge back to Harris Blvd.
47 locals recommend
Musashino Sushi Dokoro
2905 San Gabriel St High-end sushi restaurant nearby! Walk to dinner, sit outside on the upstairs patio and stroll home across the 29th street bridge back to Harris Blvd.
Incredible coffee, croissants and bread within walking distance from A la Belle Vie. Fabulous breakfast, lunch and dinner, with a French flair!
54 locals recommend
Texas French Bread
2900 Rio Grande St Incredible coffee, croissants and bread within walking distance from A la Belle Vie. Fabulous breakfast, lunch and dinner, with a French flair!
Santa Rita Cantina
1206 W 38th St Authentic Tex-Mex! Locally-owned!
Freedmen's
Great BBQ!
P. Terry's Burger Stand
404 S Lamar BlvdGreat Burgers! Fast!
Great brasserie dinner spot. You will go back again and again just for the slice of homemade coconut cake at the end. Visit with owner Eddie Bernal and learn Austin insider info!
17 locals recommend
34th Street Cafe
1005 W 34th St Great brasserie dinner spot. You will go back again and again just for the slice of homemade coconut cake at the end. Visit with owner Eddie Bernal and learn Austin insider info!
All day service! Beautiful garden seating. Daily baked out of this world chocolate chip cookies!
35 locals recommend
Tiny Boxwoods Austin
1503 W 35th StAll day service! Beautiful garden seating. Daily baked out of this world chocolate chip cookies!
Olive & June
3411 Glenview AveHigh-end Italian food! Sunday is Italian family style fare.
Brick Oven on 35th
1608 W 35th StGreat pizza!
Teo Espresso, Gelato, and Bella Vita
1206 W 38th StBest local gelato company in Austin!
The original Kerbey Lane Cafe in an old house on - where else - Kerbey Lane. All-day breakfast! Within walking distance. Go early on Sunday mornings or enjoy people watching if you like waiting awhile. The pancakes are worth the wait!
144 locals recommend
Kerbey Lane Cafe - Central
3704 Kerbey LnThe original Kerbey Lane Cafe in an old house on - where else - Kerbey Lane. All-day breakfast! Within walking distance. Go early on Sunday mornings or enjoy people watching if you like waiting awhile. The pancakes are worth the wait!
One of Austin's best rated gastronomic experiences is a five minute drive to Clarksville (20 minutes walking if you want to pass by some of the oldest and most lovely homes in old Austin).
183 locals recommend
Jeffrey's
1204 W Lynn St One of Austin's best rated gastronomic experiences is a five minute drive to Clarksville (20 minutes walking if you want to pass by some of the oldest and most lovely homes in old Austin).
Cipollina
1213 W Lynn St Quant neighborhood dinner bistro!
Five star gastronomic experience. Tyson Cole's sister to Uchi. Lovely for special occasion dining and people watching. Try the chef's tasting menu. Reservations are a must!
309 locals recommend
Uchiko
4200 N Lamar BlvdFive star gastronomic experience. Tyson Cole's sister to Uchi. Lovely for special occasion dining and people watching. Try the chef's tasting menu. Reservations are a must!
A local favorite. Sit on the porch and enjoy great coffee and organic, fresh breakfast items in nearby Clarksville
122 locals recommend
Galaxy Cafe West Lynn
1000 W Lynn StA local favorite. Sit on the porch and enjoy great coffee and organic, fresh breakfast items in nearby Clarksville
Beautiful, quaint, delicious and relaxing farm to table, gourmet food and drink in an old house in Clarksville.
176 locals recommend
Josephine House
1601 Waterston AveBeautiful, quaint, delicious and relaxing farm to table, gourmet food and drink in an old house in Clarksville.
Crab cake benedict in a tiny diner. Fabulous breakfast - go early to beat the line!
211 locals recommend
Counter Cafe
1914 E 6th StCrab cake benedict in a tiny diner. Fabulous breakfast - go early to beat the line!
Farm to table 24 hour diner. Local eats and all day/all night breakfast. Great french press and the best milkshakes in town - try the banana cinnamon or chocolate cherry!
238 locals recommend
24 Diner
600 N Lamar BlvdFarm to table 24 hour diner. Local eats and all day/all night breakfast. Great french press and the best milkshakes in town - try the banana cinnamon or chocolate cherry!
Secret spot along beautiful winding roads in the City limits. Cafe on the lake - enjoy delicious hamburgers along the lake, watch the boats and birds, and share your fries with the giant fish and turtles which come up to the docks to feed. Secret spot not to be missed on a sunny day!
36 locals recommend
Ski Shores Cafe
2905 Pearce RdSecret spot along beautiful winding roads in the City limits. Cafe on the lake - enjoy delicious hamburgers along the lake, watch the boats and birds, and share your fries with the giant fish and turtles which come up to the docks to feed. Secret spot not to be missed on a sunny day!
Stroll 2nd Street District and stop in at Le Politique for late night French food, or pop into the French bakery mid-day while shopping in the great shops along 2nd street in the middle of tall the new downtown high rises. Easy Uber ride or inexpensive parking in the City Hall parking garage.
15 locals recommend
Le Politique
110 San Antonio StStroll 2nd Street District and stop in at Le Politique for late night French food, or pop into the French bakery mid-day while shopping in the great shops along 2nd street in the middle of tall the new downtown high rises. Easy Uber ride or inexpensive parking in the City Hall parking garage.
Snooze an AM Eatery
1700 S Lamar BlvdBreakfast!!
Best coffee shop for local neighborhood vibe, people watching and enjoying sitting outside.
342 locals recommend
Caffe Medici
1101 W Lynn StBest coffee shop for local neighborhood vibe, people watching and enjoying sitting outside.
Great coffee by the lake. Can't miss Christmas lights and year round outdoor deck for can't miss coffee spot. Great wifi and study spot.
371 locals recommend
Mozart's Coffee Roasters
3825 Lake Austin BlvdGreat coffee by the lake. Can't miss Christmas lights and year round outdoor deck for can't miss coffee spot. Great wifi and study spot.
Best local eatery for breakfast tacos (lunch too!) Try them all - you can't go wrong ever!
247 locals recommend
Tacodeli
4200 N Lamar BlvdBest local eatery for breakfast tacos (lunch too!) Try them all - you can't go wrong ever!
Shopping
The Garden Room, Anderson's Coffee, The Menagerie, Russel's, Santa Fe Optical, Quick Eye Blow-Dry Bar.
Jefferson Square Shopping Center
1601 W 38th StThe Garden Room, Anderson's Coffee, The Menagerie, Russel's, Santa Fe Optical, Quick Eye Blow-Dry Bar.
Anything from food-hardware! Great chocolate counter! Locally owned!
15 locals recommend
Breed & Company
718 W 29th StAnything from food-hardware! Great chocolate counter! Locally owned!
26 Doors Shopping Center; quaint stores such as Adelante, great Tex-Mex at Santa Rita Cantina, and Teo's Gelato
West 38th Street
West 38th Street26 Doors Shopping Center; quaint stores such as Adelante, great Tex-Mex at Santa Rita Cantina, and Teo's Gelato
Within walking distance, quaint gift shops, clothing stores such as Valentine's Too
Kerbey Lane Village
1515 W 35th StWithin walking distance, quaint gift shops, clothing stores such as Valentine's Too
ByGeorge
524 N Lamar BlvdIconic cutting edge fashion!
Kick Pleat
624 N Lamar BlvdUnusual finds, incredible style!
Austin favorite for hiking and outdoor gear. Also, great selection of kids' clothes and unique toys.
25 locals recommend
Whole Earth Provision Co.
1014 N Lamar BlvdAustin favorite for hiking and outdoor gear. Also, great selection of kids' clothes and unique toys.
Arts & Culture
Site of a 1916 Italian villa maintained as a nature preserve and contemporary art museum on Lake Austin. Take photos with the resident peacocks!
173 locals recommend
The Contemporary Austin - Jones Center
700 Congress AveSite of a 1916 Italian villa maintained as a nature preserve and contemporary art museum on Lake Austin. Take photos with the resident peacocks!
Bullock Texas State History Museum
1800 Congress AveWally Workman Gallery
1202 W 6th StArtworks
1214 W 6th StExtraordinary venue home of the 100 yr old Austin Symphony, Austin Ballet, Opera, and ongoing roster of plays, live musical and artistic performances. Plus, one of the best views of downtown at night on the outdoor plaza.
167 locals recommend
The Long Center for the Performing Arts
701 W Riverside DrExtraordinary venue home of the 100 yr old Austin Symphony, Austin Ballet, Opera, and ongoing roster of plays, live musical and artistic performances. Plus, one of the best views of downtown at night on the outdoor plaza.
Zach Theatre
202 S Lamar BlvdThe best in local theater!
Laugh until your sides split! It's like a local SNL, but Austin weirder. This comic revue has been ongoing and on the scene on E. 6th street for 30 years or more. Get tickets ahead of time. Can't miss!
153 locals recommend
Esther's Follies
525 E 6th StLaugh until your sides split! It's like a local SNL, but Austin weirder. This comic revue has been ongoing and on the scene on E. 6th street for 30 years or more. Get tickets ahead of time. Can't miss!
Step back into history at this incredible LBL Presidential Library on the grounds of the University of Texas. The exhibits are wonderfully curated.
240 locals recommend
LBJ Presidential Library
2313 Red River StStep back into history at this incredible LBL Presidential Library on the grounds of the University of Texas. The exhibits are wonderfully curated.
One of the largest global collections of Central American art. Afterwards, stroll the grounds of the University of Texas.
644 locals recommend
The Blanton Museum of Art
200 East Martin Luther King Junior BoulevardOne of the largest global collections of Central American art. Afterwards, stroll the grounds of the University of Texas.
Sightseeing
Hike up to the highest point in Austin! Short walk up the stairs will give you the opportunity to take in some of the best views in Austin overlooking the hills and Lake Austin. Not to be missed!
1083 locals recommend
Mount Bonnell
Hike up to the highest point in Austin! Short walk up the stairs will give you the opportunity to take in some of the best views in Austin overlooking the hills and Lake Austin. Not to be missed!
Taller than the U.S. Capitol. Wander the grounds in the shadow of the pink granite Texas Capitol. Cross the street to enjoy the old Southern charm of the Texas Governor's mansion. Finish your Texas history tour with a visit to the Bullock museum and learn about the dozens of cultures and nationalities that have explored and settled Texas.
1121 locals recommend
Texas Senate
1200 Congress AveTaller than the U.S. Capitol. Wander the grounds in the shadow of the pink granite Texas Capitol. Cross the street to enjoy the old Southern charm of the Texas Governor's mansion. Finish your Texas history tour with a visit to the Bullock museum and learn about the dozens of cultures and nationalities that have explored and settled Texas.
The shopping is fabulous. The sightseeing even better. Don't miss Allen's Boots, the original Joe's coffee chop with the "I Love You So Much" mural, Amy's ice cream, Guero's taco bar, the San Jose Hotel, the Continental Club, South Congress Cafe, Home Slice Pizza, and dozens of shops to poke around in. Go earlier in the day to beat the crowds.
650 locals recommend
South Congress
The shopping is fabulous. The sightseeing even better. Don't miss Allen's Boots, the original Joe's coffee chop with the "I Love You So Much" mural, Amy's ice cream, Guero's taco bar, the San Jose Hotel, the Continental Club, South Congress Cafe, Home Slice Pizza, and dozens of shops to poke around in. Go earlier in the day to beat the crowds.
Gorgeous campus. Stroll (and maybe reminisce or discover)?
160 locals recommend
University of Texas at Austin
Gorgeous campus. Stroll (and maybe reminisce or discover)?
Drinks & Nightlife
Broken Spoke
3201 S Lamar Blvd The Austin original honky tonk for two stepping'!
The Continental Gallery
1313 S Congress AveStephen F's Bar & Terrace
701 Congress AveGreat people watching in the 2nd street district. Try the jalapeño lemonade and homemade charcuterie.
78 locals recommend
W Austin
200 Lavaca StGreat people watching in the 2nd street district. Try the jalapeño lemonade and homemade charcuterie.
The place for incredible food and drinks, strolling along Lady Bird Lake, bat watching and celebrity sightings. No kidding, we have seen Sting, Tom Petty, Taye Diggs, Dennis Quaid, Rand Paul, violinist Joshua Bell, numerous politicians, writers, etc. in both the Lobby Lounge and Trio restaurant. It's THE place to see and be seen.
19 locals recommend
Four Seasons Hotel Austin
98 San Jacinto BlvdThe place for incredible food and drinks, strolling along Lady Bird Lake, bat watching and celebrity sightings. No kidding, we have seen Sting, Tom Petty, Taye Diggs, Dennis Quaid, Rand Paul, violinist Joshua Bell, numerous politicians, writers, etc. in both the Lobby Lounge and Trio restaurant. It's THE place to see and be seen.
Entertainment & Activities
The iconic Alamo; from first run movies to quirky showings and premieres. Great menu to eat and drink during the move. This is the one local movie theater chain in town that everyone loves to go to. Truly a home grown experience.
770 locals recommend
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema South Lamar
1120 S Lamar Blvd The iconic Alamo; from first run movies to quirky showings and premieres. Great menu to eat and drink during the move. This is the one local movie theater chain in town that everyone loves to go to. Truly a home grown experience.
Parks & Nature
Zilker Metropolitan Park
2207 Barton Springs RdFestivals all the time!
Within walking distance from the house along the Shoal Creek Trail. Great park for picnicking and lazing under the 100+ yr old oak trees! The iconic Eeyore's Birthday Party is held here every year.
100 locals recommend
Pease District Park
1100 Kingsbury St Within walking distance from the house along the Shoal Creek Trail. Great park for picnicking and lazing under the 100+ yr old oak trees! The iconic Eeyore's Birthday Party is held here every year.
Right down the street! walk down Westover, turn right on Woolridge and then veer immediate left on Claire to the bottom of the hill. Go left or right, you can't go wrong on this paved hike and bike trail along Shoal Creek! If you're up for a long hike or bike ride, go right and it takes you all the way into downtown and passes Pease Park, the flagship Whole Foods and dead ends at the new City of Austin library.
8 locals recommend
Shoal Creek Greenbelt
2600 North Lamar Boulevard Right down the street! walk down Westover, turn right on Woolridge and then veer immediate left on Claire to the bottom of the hill. Go left or right, you can't go wrong on this paved hike and bike trail along Shoal Creek! If you're up for a long hike or bike ride, go right and it takes you all the way into downtown and passes Pease Park, the flagship Whole Foods and dead ends at the new City of Austin library.
The views from the cliff overlooking Lake Austin and Pennybacker Bridge are not to be missed on this easy hike about 10 minutes drive.
63 locals recommend
Pennybacker Bridge Overlook
North Capital of Texas HighwayThe views from the cliff overlooking Lake Austin and Pennybacker Bridge are not to be missed on this easy hike about 10 minutes drive.
Enjoy a beautiful hike and incredible view of Westlake Hills and downtown Austin. Easy to get to, but feels like another world.
48 locals recommend
Wild Basin Preserve
805 N Capital of Texas HwyEnjoy a beautiful hike and incredible view of Westlake Hills and downtown Austin. Easy to get to, but feels like another world.
Rowing Dock
2418 Stratford DrGo rent a kayak or paddle board and enjoy Lady Bird Lake!
Learn all about native flowers and plants at this gorgeous outdoor center named after our First Lady, Lady Bird Johnson who pioneered wildflower plantings all over the State along the highways.
252 locals recommend
Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
4801 La Crosse AveLearn all about native flowers and plants at this gorgeous outdoor center named after our First Lady, Lady Bird Johnson who pioneered wildflower plantings all over the State along the highways.
Wonderful walking loop at the far end of Lady Bird Lake near Longhorn Dam. Hard to believe you're in the City when you enjoy the beauty on the lake.
Red Bud Isle Trail
Red Bud Isle TrailWonderful walking loop at the far end of Lady Bird Lake near Longhorn Dam. Hard to believe you're in the City when you enjoy the beauty on the lake.
Spring fed swimming pool - the original! Year round swimming. Take the polar bear plunge in the winter!
2454 locals recommend
Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2131 William Barton DrSpring fed swimming pool - the original! Year round swimming. Take the polar bear plunge in the winter!