Guidebook for Austin
Sightseeing
Highest elevation in austin and SPECTACULAR views... only 2.3 miles away
83 locals recommend
Mount Bonnell Viewing Platform
Highest elevation in austin and SPECTACULAR views... only 2.3 miles away
Food Scene
Quintessentially Austin. I mean the "real" Austin (not overdone hipster version). I bring family/friends to eat great bbq, relax, and catchup over beer/margarita on the patio overlooking Barton Creek
111 locals recommend
County Line
5204 Ranch Rd 2222Quintessentially Austin. I mean the "real" Austin (not overdone hipster version). I bring family/friends to eat great bbq, relax, and catchup over beer/margarita on the patio overlooking Barton Creek
Michi Ramen
6519 N Lamar BlvdOne of my favorite spots.....
Tinos Greek Cafe
great greek food
Chez Zee American Bistro
5406 Balcones Drbrunch
Some of the best eating austin offers.... upscale and id recommend reservations.
183 locals recommend
Jeffrey's
1204 W Lynn StSome of the best eating austin offers.... upscale and id recommend reservations.
Torchy's Tacos
2809 S 1st Stgood
Salt Lick BBQ
18300 Farm to Market Rd 1826AWESOME BBQ; Classic Texas style
Supposedly the best brisket in the country and the wait is hours everyday. Personally, I have never been as the idea of waiting 5 hours for brisket is bizzare. But whatever floats your boat
919 locals recommend
Franklin Barbecue
900 E 11th StSupposedly the best brisket in the country and the wait is hours everyday. Personally, I have never been as the idea of waiting 5 hours for brisket is bizzare. But whatever floats your boat
Everything Else
The University of Texas at Austin
2515 SpeedwayUT Campus, football stadium.... hook'em!
IF YOUVE NEVER BEEN GO! You can be TERRIBLE at golf and still have great time
143 locals recommend
Topgolf
2700 Esperanza CrossingIF YOUVE NEVER BEEN GO! You can be TERRIBLE at golf and still have great time
Not sure I "recommend" but it is definitely Austiny... bunch of naked old hippies hanging out on a nude beach.
102 locals recommend
Hippie Hollow Park
7000 Comanche TrailNot sure I "recommend" but it is definitely Austiny... bunch of naked old hippies hanging out on a nude beach.
Texas Senate
1200 Congress AveWhen in rome...
Zilker Metropolitan Park
2207 Barton Springs Rdgreat park
Shopping
Domain Drive
Domain DriveGreat Upscale Mall with some good restaurants
Drinks & Nightlife
West 6th Street
West 6th StreetParty hard on west 6th street!
East 6th Street
East 6th StreetParty dirty on east 6th
The "new" 6th street... bit more lowkey and relaxed than the real 6th street. Used to fly under the radar but getting more popular
793 locals recommend
Rainey Street
Rainey StreetThe "new" 6th street... bit more lowkey and relaxed than the real 6th street. Used to fly under the radar but getting more popular
Abel's on the Lake
3825 Lake Austin BlvdGreat place to hang out and drink beer.... hard to leave!
Stubb's Bar-B-Q
801 Red River Stgreat venue
Arts & Culture
Great way to enjoy a movie, dinner, and catch a buzz at the same time
171 locals recommend
Alamo Drafthouse Village
2700 W Anderson LnGreat way to enjoy a movie, dinner, and catch a buzz at the same time
Entertainment & Activities
Go ICE BATS (minor leage hckey team of Austin)
Also, lots of concerts/events
61 locals recommend
H-E-B Center at Cedar Park
2100 Ave of the StarsGo ICE BATS (minor leage hckey team of Austin)
Also, lots of concerts/events
Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton DrAMAZING.... must go weather permitting.
TONs of venues/events and the UT basketball team plays here
48 locals recommend
Frank C. Erwin, Jr., Special Events Center
1701 Red River StTONs of venues/events and the UT basketball team plays here
The ONLY F1 Race in America. Spectacular to see in person.
346 locals recommend
Circuit of The Americas
9201 Circuit of the Americas BlvdThe ONLY F1 Race in America. Spectacular to see in person.