Guidebook for Austin
Food Scene
A small Northwestern-style deli with crazy good pizza, nestled in a tiny, 1940s shopping center. Try the Mediterranean pizza, the vegetarian sandwich and their crisp Greek salad. Pick up a cold beer at the quaint grocery store next door, and enjoy it with your meal at the shaded picnic tables.
133 locals recommend
Little Deli & Pizzeria
7101 Woodrow AveA small Northwestern-style deli with crazy good pizza, nestled in a tiny, 1940s shopping center. Try the Mediterranean pizza, the vegetarian sandwich and their crisp Greek salad. Pick up a cold beer at the quaint grocery store next door, and enjoy it with your meal at the shaded picnic tables.
On the "Best in America" list of burger joints. Literally a 6-minute walk away. A bit pricey for a burger, but your taste buds will thank you. The Magic Shroom and Ahi Tuna burgers are incredible, and don't miss out on the Truffle Fries and a Baby Kale salad with watermelon chunks.
780 locals recommend
Hopdoddy Burger Bar
1400 S Congress AveOn the "Best in America" list of burger joints. Literally a 6-minute walk away. A bit pricey for a burger, but your taste buds will thank you. The Magic Shroom and Ahi Tuna burgers are incredible, and don't miss out on the Truffle Fries and a Baby Kale salad with watermelon chunks.
Drinks & Nightlife
Austin's first absinthe bar, and they offer fantastic craft cocktails in a relaxed atmosphere. Excellent food as well. Pro Tip: Ask the bartenders for recommendations. All of them have designed their own specialty cocktails, and I've never been disappointed when I try them!
93 locals recommend
Péché
208 W 4th StAustin's first absinthe bar, and they offer fantastic craft cocktails in a relaxed atmosphere. Excellent food as well. Pro Tip: Ask the bartenders for recommendations. All of them have designed their own specialty cocktails, and I've never been disappointed when I try them!
Parks & Nature
One of Austin's gems. A 3-acre spring-fed pool, complete with grassy hillsides for sunning, diving board and lifeguards. A favorite in-town getaway for us locals, and the 68 degree water year-round makes it the perfect way to refresh from the summer heat.
Tops are optional for the ladies at Barton, and you'll find a very relaxed, Austin vibe here.
Pro Tip #1: Entry for local residents is $3,and $8 for out-of-towners. Just say you're a resident -- they never check :)
Pro Tip #2: Get the cold spring experience for free! Just below the dam for the pool is what we call "Barking Springs", because it's free to swim in the creek, and folks like to bring their dogs. Plenty of cool spring water for everyone :)
2454 locals recommend
Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton DrOne of Austin's gems. A 3-acre spring-fed pool, complete with grassy hillsides for sunning, diving board and lifeguards. A favorite in-town getaway for us locals, and the 68 degree water year-round makes it the perfect way to refresh from the summer heat.
Tops are optional for the ladies at Barton, and you'll find a very relaxed, Austin vibe here.
Pro Tip #1: Entry for local residents is $3,and $8 for out-of-towners. Just say you're a resident -- they never check :)
Pro Tip #2: Get the cold spring experience for free! Just below the dam for the pool is what we call "Barking Springs", because it's free to swim in the creek, and folks like to bring their dogs. Plenty of cool spring water for everyone :)
Essentials
For basics including food, fresh produce, sunblock and everything else you'd expect from a WalMart, it's literally minutes from your door.
41 locals recommend
Walmart Supercenter
12900 N Interstate Hwy 35For basics including food, fresh produce, sunblock and everything else you'd expect from a WalMart, it's literally minutes from your door.
My personal favorite local grocery store chain. Everything you'd expect from a market, with excellent prices, fantastic staff and lots of locations around town. 2 stores within 5 minutes of our place. Pro Tip: No liquor in Texas grocery stores, but plenty beer/wine. On Sunday you can only buy beer/wine, and only from 11:00pm - midnight.
H-E-B Foods
10710 Research BoulevardMy personal favorite local grocery store chain. Everything you'd expect from a market, with excellent prices, fantastic staff and lots of locations around town. 2 stores within 5 minutes of our place. Pro Tip: No liquor in Texas grocery stores, but plenty beer/wine. On Sunday you can only buy beer/wine, and only from 11:00pm - midnight.
Entertainment & Activities
A unique Austin experience, within walking distance. Fantastic food with a changing menu, local beers and themed showings of blockbuster and classic films.
A great way to spend a post-travel evening.
Pro Tip: try the Pecan Porter milkshake. You're welcome. :)
171 locals recommend
Alamo Drafthouse Village
2700 W Anderson LnA unique Austin experience, within walking distance. Fantastic food with a changing menu, local beers and themed showings of blockbuster and classic films.
A great way to spend a post-travel evening.
Pro Tip: try the Pecan Porter milkshake. You're welcome. :)