Guidebook for Buda
Arts & Culture
The Oldest Dance Hall in Texas. Has live music almost every night. This is where George Strait got his start. Many top-line performers still perform here.
367 locals recommend
Gruene Hall
1281 Gruene RdThe Oldest Dance Hall in Texas. Has live music almost every night. This is where George Strait got his start. Many top-line performers still perform here.
An Austin "must see"! The best live show that has current events as its target!
153 locals recommend
Esther's Follies
525 E 6th StAn Austin "must see"! The best live show that has current events as its target!
Find out what Willie and Waylon and the boys were talking about in their hit song. Be sure to go on weekend when there is a live band in this tiny, tiny town!
Luckenbach Post Office
Find out what Willie and Waylon and the boys were talking about in their hit song. Be sure to go on weekend when there is a live band in this tiny, tiny town!
10 fun-filled days of homage to sausage, German Heritage, and, of course, beer! Usually late October or early November. Great fun for all!
45 locals recommend
Wurstfest
178 Landa Park Dr10 fun-filled days of homage to sausage, German Heritage, and, of course, beer! Usually late October or early November. Great fun for all!
Drinks & Nightlife
Awesome place to taste wines from throughout the Texas Hill Country as well as throughout Texas! http://www.grapevineingruene.com/
21 locals recommend
The Grapevine
1612 Hunter RdAwesome place to taste wines from throughout the Texas Hill Country as well as throughout Texas! http://www.grapevineingruene.com/
Giddy Ups
12010 Menchaca RdWant to see what South Austin rednecks do? This is the bar to see it!
Named after the famous light in Austin, this is a fun outdoor venue!
215 locals recommend
Moontower Saloon
10212 Menchaca RdNamed after the famous light in Austin, this is a fun outdoor venue!
The center of the Live Music Capital of the World. 6th Street has any an all types of music and bars. A must-see experience!
334 locals recommend
West 6th Street
West 6th StreetThe center of the Live Music Capital of the World. 6th Street has any an all types of music and bars. A must-see experience!
Everything Else
Fast action as well as concerts! Racing, concerts, and more!
346 locals recommend
Circuit of The Americas
9201 Circuit of the Americas BlvdFast action as well as concerts! Racing, concerts, and more!
LBJ Presidential Library
2313 Red River StFind out about our 36th President!
Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
4801 La Crosse AveBeautiful Flowers of Texas!
See the lovely lake created by artesian springs on the glass-bottom boat tour.
Aquarena Springs Drive
Aquarena Springs DriveSee the lovely lake created by artesian springs on the glass-bottom boat tour.
Leisurely tube down the San Marcos river. Beautiful, calm, and soothing!
62 locals recommend
San Marcos Lions Club Tube Rental
170 Charles Austin DriveLeisurely tube down the San Marcos river. Beautiful, calm, and soothing!
See the Mexican Free-Tail bats come out by the thousands from their roost under the Congress Avenue bridge! The largest urban bat population!
447 locals recommend
South Congress Avenue
South Congress AvenueSee the Mexican Free-Tail bats come out by the thousands from their roost under the Congress Avenue bridge! The largest urban bat population!
Paddle boat or kayak Lady Bird Lake. See the fantastic view of downtown Austin from the lake!
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Paddle boat or kayak Lady Bird Lake. See the fantastic view of downtown Austin from the lake!
Entertainment & Activities
Peter Pan mini-golf has been the place to go for over 40 years!
201 locals recommend
Peter Pan Mini Golf
1207 Barton Springs RdPeter Pan mini-golf has been the place to go for over 40 years!
Sightseeing
Come see the history of WWII in the Pacific near the birthplace of Admiral Chester Nimitz!
155 locals recommend
National Museum of the Pacific War
311 E Austin StCome see the history of WWII in the Pacific near the birthplace of Admiral Chester Nimitz!
Look at the range of hills called the Devil's Backbone as you look at the Balcones Faultline! Wimberly is an awesome hillcountry town with lovely sights!
208 locals recommend
Wimberley
Look at the range of hills called the Devil's Backbone as you look at the Balcones Faultline! Wimberly is an awesome hillcountry town with lovely sights!
Texas Senate
1200 Congress AveSee the Texas State Capitol! History unfolds before your eyes!
Lovely State Park for hiking, biking, and just relaxing!
376 locals recommend
McKinney Falls State Park
5808 McKinney Falls PkwyLovely State Park for hiking, biking, and just relaxing!
Come explore these awesome works of nature! Not only the walking tour, but spelunking is now available!
361 locals recommend
Natural Bridge Caverns
26495 Natural Bridge Caverns RdCome explore these awesome works of nature! Not only the walking tour, but spelunking is now available!
Still recovering from massive wildfires, the Lost Pines are still a nice place to go and relax.
67 locals recommend
Bastrop State Park
100 Park Road 1AStill recovering from massive wildfires, the Lost Pines are still a nice place to go and relax.
Food Scene
Casa Garcia's
1901 West William Cannon DriveGreat Tex-Mex food at good prices!
The Original Chuy's. Come find out why this restaurant chain is making a splash across Texas!
412 locals recommend
Chuy's
1728 Barton Springs RdThe Original Chuy's. Come find out why this restaurant chain is making a splash across Texas!
Awesome food at awesome prices. This Texas restaurant chain does everything well!
12 locals recommend
Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen
4301 W William Cannon DrAwesome food at awesome prices. This Texas restaurant chain does everything well!