Guidebook for Austin
Food Scene
It was voted the most iconic restaurant in Texas by Thrillist just recently. One of a kind place. Take cash and BYOB. Go early as it gets packed!!! There is also a cute little building with wine tasting. (Less crowded) Be sure to walk through the "old" side to see the enormous circulat pit COVERED in lip smackin BBQ!
480 locals recommend
Salt Lick BBQ
18300 Farm to Market Rd 1826It was voted the most iconic restaurant in Texas by Thrillist just recently. One of a kind place. Take cash and BYOB. Go early as it gets packed!!! There is also a cute little building with wine tasting. (Less crowded) Be sure to walk through the "old" side to see the enormous circulat pit COVERED in lip smackin BBQ!
Drinks & Nightlife
True Austin original with the most relisgious experience in town every Sunday night! The Resentments are an AMAZING group of singer songwriters that have a long standing residency here on Sundays. Best, original band in town. The show is usually at 7 but go early to get a table.
284 locals recommend
Saxon Pub
1320 S Lamar BlvdTrue Austin original with the most relisgious experience in town every Sunday night! The Resentments are an AMAZING group of singer songwriters that have a long standing residency here on Sundays. Best, original band in town. The show is usually at 7 but go early to get a table.
A winery that sits high on a cliff overlooking the vineyard below. Leisurely sip a glass of under large live oaks and take a picnic lunch or snack. There are several other similar places but this one is a MUST!
147 locals recommend
Driftwood Estate Winery
4001 Elder Hill RdA winery that sits high on a cliff overlooking the vineyard below. Leisurely sip a glass of under large live oaks and take a picnic lunch or snack. There are several other similar places but this one is a MUST!
Outdoor, rustic one of a kind beer garden with HUGE playscape for the kids. Food trucks are alternating. Even in the hotter months this place is enjoyable as the trees are huge and they have several mister fans installed!
The Rusty Mule
9201 US-290Outdoor, rustic one of a kind beer garden with HUGE playscape for the kids. Food trucks are alternating. Even in the hotter months this place is enjoyable as the trees are huge and they have several mister fans installed!
Sightseeing
Downtown
Dirty 6th
Rainey Street
South Congress
The EEEEEAST SIDE
Parks & Nature
If the creek is running this is a great way to spend a lazy day during hot times or do a hike in the cool season. This is also the location of The Hill of Life so expect to be a little out of breath at the end. Take plenty of water. No glass and don't throw piggy butts you will start a fire!!
13 locals recommend
Barton Creek Greenbelt West
If the creek is running this is a great way to spend a lazy day during hot times or do a hike in the cool season. This is also the location of The Hill of Life so expect to be a little out of breath at the end. Take plenty of water. No glass and don't throw piggy butts you will start a fire!!
Essentials
H-E-B
5800 W Slaughter LnThere is also a Whole Foods nearby