Guidebook for Austin
Food Scene
This place is walking distance and open 24 hrs. The food is excellent and has something for everybody!
478 locals recommend
Magnolia Cafe
1920 S Congress AveThis place is walking distance and open 24 hrs. The food is excellent and has something for everybody!
Maudie's Cafe
2608 W 7th StGreat Tex-Mex and margaritas
Best bar/restaurant on Lake Austin. Just 5 minutes away. You will probably see me here on the weekends.
269 locals recommend
Hula Hut
3825 Lake Austin BlvdBest bar/restaurant on Lake Austin. Just 5 minutes away. You will probably see me here on the weekends.
Best coffee spot in town. Just 5 minutes away. Lots of outdoor deck space overlooking Lake Austin. Very relaxing. A must.
371 locals recommend
Mozart's Coffee Roasters
3825 Lake Austin BlvdBest coffee spot in town. Just 5 minutes away. Lots of outdoor deck space overlooking Lake Austin. Very relaxing. A must.
Great sports bar on Lake Austin. Food is pretty good too! The place gets packed during football season.
58 locals recommend
Abel's on the Lake
3825 Lake Austin BlvdGreat sports bar on Lake Austin. Food is pretty good too! The place gets packed during football season.
Stinson's Deep Eddy Ave Grill Pizzeria & Bar
Deep Eddy AvenueNice little coffee shop close by.
Galaxy Cafe West Lynn
1000 W Lynn StGreat lunch spot
Zocalo Cafe
1110 W Lynn StFresh and tasty Mexican food. Awesome frozen sangria.
Jeffrey's
1204 W Lynn StVery expensive fine dining. Award winning restaurant.
Z Tejas | 6th Street
1110 West 6th StreetGreat Southwestern menu. One of my favorites.
Fabi + Rosi
509 Hearn StHigh end neighborhood restaurant.
El Arroyo
1624 W 5th StGreat Tex-Mex and margaritas
Winflo Osteria
1315 West 6th StreetExcellent and trendy Italian food.
Sushi Zushi
3221 Feathergrass CtFun spot for sushi. Pretty reasonably priced.
TNT Tacos and Tequila
507 Pressler StFun happy hour and great brunch!
Sweetish Hill
1128 W 6th StTasty baked goods and sweets.
Caffe Medici
1101 W Lynn StNice little neighborhood coffee shop
Essentials
This is the Flagship store. You must stop by. It has 4 restaurants inside and the freshest food in town.
1332 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
525 N Lamar BlvdThis is the Flagship store. You must stop by. It has 4 restaurants inside and the freshest food in town.
Randalls
1500 W 35th StQuick convenient grocery store very close by.
Drinks & Nightlife
This is the closest bar. It is an old school hole in the wall with a great juke box but walking distance!
75 locals recommend
Deep Eddy Cabaret
2315 Lake Austin BoulevardThis is the closest bar. It is an old school hole in the wall with a great juke box but walking distance!
Really fun dive bar with live music. Very laid back. It used to be a train station back in the day.
133 locals recommend
Donn's Depot
1600 W 5th StReally fun dive bar with live music. Very laid back. It used to be a train station back in the day.
Mean-Eyed Cat
1621 W 5th StFun spot. Live music.
Entertainment & Activities
Huge natural spring fed pool. This is ideal for relaxing on a hot summer day. Very kid friendly.
322 locals recommend
Deep Eddy Municipal Pool
401 Deep Eddy AveHuge natural spring fed pool. This is ideal for relaxing on a hot summer day. Very kid friendly.
Little neighborhood park for the kids. It has a splash pad and playground.
Mary Frances Baylor Clarksville Park
1811 W 11th StLittle neighborhood park for the kids. It has a splash pad and playground.
West Enfield Neighborhood Pool
2000 Enfield RdNewly remodeled pool. It's very popular with the kiddos.
Great little park that has playground and two resurfaced tennis courts.
13 locals recommend
Westenfield Neighborhood Park
2008 Enfield RdGreat little park that has playground and two resurfaced tennis courts.
Largest park in Austin. Home of Austin City Limits music festival!
1533 locals recommend
Zilker Metropolitan Park
2207 Barton Springs RdLargest park in Austin. Home of Austin City Limits music festival!
Sightseeing
Beautiful park with tons of things to do. Go kayaking, Stand up Paddleboarding, jogging, biking, disc golf, and so much more.
48 locals recommend
Zilker Park Hike and Bike Trail
Beautiful park with tons of things to do. Go kayaking, Stand up Paddleboarding, jogging, biking, disc golf, and so much more.
Natural spring that is 68 degrees all year round. Great people watching.
2454 locals recommend
Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton DrNatural spring that is 68 degrees all year round. Great people watching.
Great little dog park on Lake Austin. Dogs can jump in the water. There's also some walking trails. Very scenic.
50 locals recommend
Red Bud Isle Park
3401 Redbud TrailGreat little dog park on Lake Austin. Dogs can jump in the water. There's also some walking trails. Very scenic.
Lake Austin
Really fun recreational lake that is only 5 minutes from the house.
Everything Else
Twin Liquors
4001 S Lamar BlvdClosest liquor store. Has a huge selection
CVS
2101 S Lamar BlvdClosest drugstore
Lake Austin Marina
2215 Westlake DrThere are boat rentals here.
Rent a boat or jet ski for the day and explore beautiful Lake Austin!
Sun & Fun Boat Rentals on Lake Austin
1011 Westlake DrRent a boat or jet ski for the day and explore beautiful Lake Austin!
Float On - Lake Austin Boat Rentals
5019 Plaza on the LakeBoat rental company on the lake.
Arts & Culture
Lions Municipal Public Golf Course
2901 Enfield RdOne of the best public courses in Austin.
Right across the street. This trail will take you to Zilker park and Lady Bird Lake. Good trails for jogging and biking
9 locals recommend
Johnson Creek Hike & Bike Trail
Johnson Creek Hike & Bike TrailRight across the street. This trail will take you to Zilker park and Lady Bird Lake. Good trails for jogging and biking
You can rent paddle boards, kayaks, and other fun stuff to play on Ladybird Lake here.
171 locals recommend
Texas Rowing Center
1541 W Cesar Chavez StYou can rent paddle boards, kayaks, and other fun stuff to play on Ladybird Lake here.