Guidebook for Austin
Food Scene
Kerbey Lane Cafe - Southwest
4301 W William Cannon DrGood place for breakfast, 5mins drive away
Best Barbecue in Austin, it's a food truck but the line is usually 1-2 hours on a weekend. be prepared to wait in a very long line but totally worth waiting
421 locals recommend
La Barbecue
2401 E Cesar Chavez StBest Barbecue in Austin, it's a food truck but the line is usually 1-2 hours on a weekend. be prepared to wait in a very long line but totally worth waiting
Shanghai
6718 Middle Fiskville RoadBest Dim Sum in town with authentic Hongkong style dim sum on weekends.
Arirang Restaurant
6801 Airport BlvdBest Korean Restaurant in town.
Tex Mex with amazing view of lake travis, they dont take reservation is first come first serve, usually busy at sunset, about 30-60mins wait, good for Martini and tex mex
506 locals recommend
The Oasis On Lake Travis
6550 Comanche TrailTex Mex with amazing view of lake travis, they dont take reservation is first come first serve, usually busy at sunset, about 30-60mins wait, good for Martini and tex mex
Best steak in town with amazing view of lake travis, a little bit pricy but great food and service.
106 locals recommend
Steiner Ranch Steakhouse
5424 Steiner Ranch BlvdBest steak in town with amazing view of lake travis, a little bit pricy but great food and service.
Great hidden place, nice decor and very great food.
26 locals recommend
Hudson's Fine Hill Country Dining
Great hidden place, nice decor and very great food.
Parks & Nature
Good natural spring 5 mins drive with no entrance fee. crystal clear water and pet friendly.
Spicewood Spring
Good natural spring 5 mins drive with no entrance fee. crystal clear water and pet friendly.
Park with spring water, natural swimming pool in the middle of the city
2454 locals recommend
Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton DrPark with spring water, natural swimming pool in the middle of the city
Zilker Metropolitan Park
2207 Barton Springs RdGreat place for hangout , exercise along the river.
rent a paddle board or kayak to explore the colorado river like a true Austinite do
959 locals recommend
Lady Bird Lake
Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trailrent a paddle board or kayak to explore the colorado river like a true Austinite do
Shopping
10mins drive from the house, great place for one stop shopping. H&M, Zara, Forever 21 ect and great restaurants for dining and brunch
768 locals recommend
The Domain
11410 Century Oaks Terrace10mins drive from the house, great place for one stop shopping. H&M, Zara, Forever 21 ect and great restaurants for dining and brunch
Great place for vintage stores, little boutiques, and all different kinds of shopping and dining options along the street
447 locals recommend
South Congress Avenue
South Congress AvenueGreat place for vintage stores, little boutiques, and all different kinds of shopping and dining options along the street
Essentials
H-E-B
6001 W Parmer Ln5 mins drive, 10 mins walk away on Highway 183,
Sightseeing
Iconic bridge in Austin, a short hike to a mountain top for a best view of the bridge and river. 15mins drive from the house
209 locals recommend
360 Bridge
4801 Plaza on the LakeIconic bridge in Austin, a short hike to a mountain top for a best view of the bridge and river. 15mins drive from the house
Graffiti Park at Castle Hill
1008 Baylor StGreat place for Austin Street Art
Everything Else
One and only nudist park in Texas, great place for sun bathing in Lake Travis
102 locals recommend
Hippie Hollow Park
7000 Comanche TrailOne and only nudist park in Texas, great place for sun bathing in Lake Travis
Drinks & Nightlife
Easy Tiger
1501 E 7th StBest beer house in town, with amazing bakery.
Speakeasy
412 Congress AveGreat place for a cocktail
Great outdoor bar built with containers, very crowded on the weekend.
86 locals recommend
Container Bar
90 Rainey StGreat outdoor bar built with containers, very crowded on the weekend.
Offers great selection of beers, also has very good homemade hotdogs.
264 locals recommend
Banger's Sausage House & Beer Garden
79 Rainey StOffers great selection of beers, also has very good homemade hotdogs.
Good barbeque place with outdoor and indoor live music all the time.
282 locals recommend
Stubb's Bar-B-Q
801 Red River StGood barbeque place with outdoor and indoor live music all the time.