Guidebook for Austin
Everything Else
Barton Creek Square
Easy access shopping
Great nearby park, site of Austin City Limits Festival, Kite Festival, Blues on the Green, Barton Springs Pool
1533 locals recommend
Zilker Metropolitan Park
2207 Barton Springs RdGreat nearby park, site of Austin City Limits Festival, Kite Festival, Blues on the Green, Barton Springs Pool
Essentials
Central Market
4477 S Lamar BlvdGood natural foods, great produce, beer and wines.
Entertainment & Activities
Amazing spring-fed pool. The jewel of Austin and it's cold!
2454 locals recommend
Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton DrAmazing spring-fed pool. The jewel of Austin and it's cold!
Butler Metro Park
1000 Barton Springs RdNice park with great splash-pad for the kids of all ages.
Watch movies, eat dinner and have drinks all at the same time.
770 locals recommend
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema South Lamar
1120 S Lamar BlvdWatch movies, eat dinner and have drinks all at the same time.
04 Center
2701 South Lamar BoulevardGreat affordable listening room with local and out-of-town acts.
Arts & Culture
The Long Center for the Performing Arts
701 W Riverside DrBeautiful space with wonderful sound.
Site of FunFunFun Fest, outdoor concerts, dog park.
246 locals recommend
Auditorium Shores at Town Lake Metropolitan Park
900 W Riverside DrSite of FunFunFun Fest, outdoor concerts, dog park.
Always a treat, whether the permanent collection or a traveling show.
644 locals recommend
The Blanton Museum of Art
200 East Martin Luther King Junior BoulevardAlways a treat, whether the permanent collection or a traveling show.
Sightseeing
Lady Bird Lake
Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike TrailKayaking, canoeing, standup paddling, water biking
Great hiking, rock-climbing and swimming (when there's water).
235 locals recommend
Barton Creek Greenbelt Trailhead
Barton Creek Greenbelt TrailGreat hiking, rock-climbing and swimming (when there's water).
10 mile trail that loops around Lady Bird Lake. Includes the new Austin Boardwalk.
257 locals recommend
Ann And Roy Butler Hike And Bike Trail
10 mile trail that loops around Lady Bird Lake. Includes the new Austin Boardwalk.
Boardwalk
BoardwalkWalk on water! Great views of the city.
Drinks & Nightlife
Saxon Pub
1320 S Lamar BlvdGreat place for Austin and Texas talent!
Food Scene
Kerbey Lane Cafe
3003 S Lamar BlvdOpen 24 hrs, good food!
Odd Duck
1201 S Lamar BlvdPricey, but great food. Another Austin Food Truck that went mainstream.
Good, unassuming Mexican food. Has Tex-Mex as well as interior Mexican dishes. The Mexican Martini's are excellent.
Azul Tequila
4211 S Lamar BlvdGood, unassuming Mexican food. Has Tex-Mex as well as interior Mexican dishes. The Mexican Martini's are excellent.
Good German style food and bakery. Lots of seating and the upper-level deck has an awesome view of the Barton Creek greenbelt. A bit pricey, though.
Easy Tiger South Lamar
Good German style food and bakery. Lots of seating and the upper-level deck has an awesome view of the Barton Creek greenbelt. A bit pricey, though.