Guidebook for Austin
Drinks & Nightlife
Donn's Depot
1600 W 5th StTwo-step the night away!
Mean-Eyed Cat
1621 W 5th StAustin institution for a beer on a nice patio.
Josephine House
1601 Waterston AveNice spot for a cocktail.
Deep Eddy Cabaret
2315 Lake Austin BoulevardFun place for a cold Lonestar.
Whisler's
1816 E 6th StGreat cocktails and best food trailer in Austin for Thai.
Food Scene
Caffe Medici
1101 W Lynn StCappuccino and croissant!
Jeffrey's
1204 W Lynn StClassy spot for classic cuisine.
Hula Hut
3825 Lake Austin BlvdTubular Taco on the water!
Mozart's Coffee Roasters
3825 Lake Austin BlvdCup of Joe waterside.
Austin institution for Tex-Mex. Breakfast tacos aren't bad if you don't want to cook.
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Maudie's Cafe
2608 W 7th StAustin institution for Tex-Mex. Breakfast tacos aren't bad if you don't want to cook.
Cipollina
1213 W Lynn StItalian - pizza and calamari are to die for!
Fabi + Rosi
509 Hearn StGreat Happy Hour!
Magnolia Cafe
1920 S Congress AveMagnolia Mud. Cornmeal pancakes. 24 hours.
JuiceLand
1625 Barton Springs RdGreat smoothies and juices!
ThunderCloud Subs
2308 Lake Austin BlvdGreat spot for a quick lunch.
Galaxy Cafe West Lynn
1000 W Lynn StAmerican-style cuisine.
Zocalo Cafe
1110 W Lynn StNice and clean Mexican.
Nau's Enfield Drug
1115 W Lynn StAmazing burger in a quirky little pharmacy.
Tamale House East
1707 E 6th StFavorite migas in town.
Jo's Coffee
1300 S Congress AveGrab a cup of coffee and sit on the patio to people watch.
Uchi
801 S Lamar BlvdHands down, best restaurant in town.
Blue Dahlia Bistro
1115 E 11th StBest salad and wonderful ambiance.
House Park Bar-B-Que
900 W 12th StMy Dad's favorite BBQ - cheap and no wait.
Franklin Barbecue
900 E 11th StWorld-renowned BBQ.
City Market
633 East Davis StreetWorth a day-trip for the best sausage and sauce on the planet.
Home Slice Pizza
1415 S Congress AveBest slice in Austin.
Rounders
1203 West 6th StreetGood beer and great pizza. They are good for pick-up and delivery.
Foreign & Domestic
306 E 53rd Stpig ears done right.
Legit Mexican chicken by Robert Lee Rodriguez. Only fast-food in Central Austin.
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Fresa's 9th & Lamar
915 N Lamar BlvdLegit Mexican chicken by Robert Lee Rodriguez. Only fast-food in Central Austin.
For Austin's dirtiest(and maybe best) burger - try there Thursday and Saturday combo special!
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Sandy's Hamburgers
603 Barton Springs RdFor Austin's dirtiest(and maybe best) burger - try there Thursday and Saturday combo special!
Everything Else
Westenfield Neighborhood Park
2008 Enfield RdSwim, picnic, tennis and more!
Zilker Metropolitan Park
2207 Barton Springs RdACL, Kite Festival, and much more!
Lady Bird Lake Trail
Lady Bird Lake TrailTake a stroll.....
Pedego Austin
1608 E Riverside DrOur favorite way to see Austin - by electric bike!
Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin
1201 W 38th StFull medical center.
Wells Fargo Bank
3949 S Lamar BlvdATM and bank
United States Postal Service
4300 SpeedwayMail letters or buy stamps
Austin Kula Karate
1314 Exposition BlvdNice yoga facility for your downward dogs and cats.
Black Swan Yoga
403 Orchard StCool and smelly donation based yoga.
Austin Convention Center
500 E Cesar Chavez StMeeting space for conventions.
Essentials
Grab select wines and beers and some groceries for a night in.
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Fresh Plus Grocery
1221 W Lynn StGrab select wines and beers and some groceries for a night in.
Whole Foods Market
525 N Lamar BlvdWorld headquarters of Whole Foods!
Fun Saturday Market...enjoy some breakfast tacos and live music in beautiful Republic Square.
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SFC Farmers' Market Downtown
422 Guadalupe StFun Saturday Market...enjoy some breakfast tacos and live music in beautiful Republic Square.
Steve's Liquor & Fine Wines
2425 Exposition BlvdGrab some booze and stay in for the night.
Trader Joe's
211 Walter Seaholm DrA great grocery store reachable by bike!
Arts & Culture
Texas Rowing Center
1541 W Cesar Chavez StRent a canoe, kayak, or SUP board.
Cactus Cafe
2247 Guadalupe Stget tickets and go, you won't be disappointed.
ACL Live
310 W Willie Nelson BlvdGreat venue with great sound.
The Continental Gallery
1313 S Congress AveAlways good music.
Stay Gold
1910 E Cesar Chavez StBest blues I've found in town in a while.
Go to dance two-step where the hipsters merge with the cowboys.
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The White Horse
500 Comal StGo to dance two-step where the hipsters merge with the cowboys.
Wonderful place to walk around and view sculptures.
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The Contemporary Austin - Jones Center
700 Congress AveWonderful place to walk around and view sculptures.
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema South Lamar
1120 S Lamar BlvdBottomless popcorn, enough said.
The Blanton Museum of Art
200 East Martin Luther King Junior BoulevardBeautiful space.
Sightseeing
Graduation, college visit, football, one of the biggest universities in the nation.
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Universität von Texas in Austin
2515 SpeedwayGraduation, college visit, football, one of the biggest universities in the nation.
Deep Eddy Municipal Pool
401 Deep Eddy AveOne of Austin's oldest public pools...
Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton DrA must - if you like to swim.
Red Bud Isle Park
3401 Redbud TrailCool place for a morning hike.
Texas Senate
1200 Congress AveBeautiful granite structure...worth a quick visit.
Hungover? go see an early movie in a cold, dark theater.
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Violet Crown Social Club
1111 E 6th StHungover? go see an early movie in a cold, dark theater.
The Drag
453-401 W 23rd StShop, eat, and mingle with slackers.
Twin Falls
3918 S MoPac ExpyDay hike and swim.
Pease District Park
1100 Kingsbury StEeyore's birthday and great place to walk.
Come here at sun-down to see the phenomenon of the largest urban bat population fly out!
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Congress Avenue Bridge
Congress AvenueCome here at sun-down to see the phenomenon of the largest urban bat population fly out!
Lance Armstrong's bike shop and great place to rent a variety of bikes. They also have a great little coffee shop attached for a quick breakfast before you hit the road/trail.
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Mellow Johnny's
115 Nueces StLance Armstrong's bike shop and great place to rent a variety of bikes. They also have a great little coffee shop attached for a quick breakfast before you hit the road/trail.
Entertainment & Activities
Amys Ice Creams
1301 S Congress AveWatch these guys toss ice-cream across sixth street!