Vivian's Guidebook
Food scene
Juliet Italian Kitchen
1500 Barton Springs RdGreat Italian food with huge portions made for sharing!
Ramen Tatsu-Ya
1234 S Lamar BlvdBest ramen in Austin!
Very creative donuts with unique flavors and large variety! Their coffee is also wonderful.
14 locals recommend
The Salty Donut
2000 S Congress AveVery creative donuts with unique flavors and large variety! Their coffee is also wonderful.
Amazing Italian seafood restaurant! One of the hardest to get reservations in Austin so make sure book your spot months ahead.
93 locals recommend
Red Ash
303 Colorado StAmazing Italian seafood restaurant! One of the hardest to get reservations in Austin so make sure book your spot months ahead.
Churro Co.
1906 S 1st StLegit best churro I ever had. Better than Disneyland!
Asian fusion smokehouse with great drinks! Super cute outdoor patio seating.
276 locals recommend
Loro
2115 S Lamar BlvdAsian fusion smokehouse with great drinks! Super cute outdoor patio seating.
One of the best bbq spots in Austin! Long lines all the time, expect to wait at least 45min-1hr on most days unless you arrive right when they open.
372 locals recommend
Terry Black's Barbecue
1003 Barton Springs RdOne of the best bbq spots in Austin! Long lines all the time, expect to wait at least 45min-1hr on most days unless you arrive right when they open.
Bars
Super well made crafty cocktails at this speakeasy. Reservations highly recommended.
101 locals recommend
The Roosevelt Room
307 W 5th StSuper well made crafty cocktails at this speakeasy. Reservations highly recommended.
Cute bar with great food and also a huge outdoor space to hangout with friends!
30 locals recommend
Bar Peached
1315 W 6th StCute bar with great food and also a huge outdoor space to hangout with friends!
Super fun tiki bar that resembles Trader Sam’s at Disneyland! Really fun and delicious drinks with some appetizers.
Tiki Tatsu-Ya
Super fun tiki bar that resembles Trader Sam’s at Disneyland! Really fun and delicious drinks with some appetizers.
This bar has the most gorgeous views of lady bird lake! Come at sunset for the best views. Reservations required. Located on the 6th floor of the line hotel in downtown.
29 locals recommend
P6
111 E Cesar Chavez StThis bar has the most gorgeous views of lady bird lake! Come at sunset for the best views. Reservations required. Located on the 6th floor of the line hotel in downtown.
Sightseeing/Shopping
Lots of cute boutique and retail shops alongside a bunch of amazing restaurants. Super fun to walk down this street even if its just to window shop! Never know what you might find.
650 locals recommend
South Congress
Lots of cute boutique and retail shops alongside a bunch of amazing restaurants. Super fun to walk down this street even if its just to window shop! Never know what you might find.
Neighborhoods
A visit to the Barton Springs pool is a great way to cool off during the summertime. Besides the pool there is also many hiking trails nearby and the river other recreational activities.
12 locals recommend
Barton Springs Road
Barton Springs RoadA visit to the Barton Springs pool is a great way to cool off during the summertime. Besides the pool there is also many hiking trails nearby and the river other recreational activities.
Outdoors
This is a hiking trail that begins just a few blocks away from the condo. It travels down Barton creek with many swimming holes along the way! Great for a hot summer day.
531 locals recommend
Barton Creek Greenbelt
3755 South Capital of Texas HighwayThis is a hiking trail that begins just a few blocks away from the condo. It travels down Barton creek with many swimming holes along the way! Great for a hot summer day.
If you love kayaking or paddle boarding, this is the place! Rentals are super easy and they can be found all along the lake.
Lady Bird Lake, Austin, TX, USA
If you love kayaking or paddle boarding, this is the place! Rentals are super easy and they can be found all along the lake.
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