Guidebook for Austin
Parks & Nature
https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/mckinney-falls
Listen to Onion Creek flowing over limestone ledges and splashing into pools. Follow trails winding through the Hill Country woods. Explore the remains of an early Texas homestead and a very old rock shelter. All of this lies within Austin’s city limits at McKinney Falls State Park - what are you waiting for?
376 locals recommend
McKinney Falls State Park
5808 McKinney Falls Pkwyhttps://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/mckinney-falls
Listen to Onion Creek flowing over limestone ledges and splashing into pools. Follow trails winding through the Hill Country woods. Explore the remains of an early Texas homestead and a very old rock shelter. All of this lies within Austin’s city limits at McKinney Falls State Park - what are you waiting for?
http://zilkerpark.org/
Lady Bird Lake, owned and operated by the City of Austin and the Lower Colorado River Authority, stretches 416 acres in downtown Austin, TX. The lake's primary purpose is to serve as a reservoir for flood control, however Lady Bird Lake also serves as the best place in Austin to kayak, canoe and stand up paddle board. The lake is a popular stop for recreation and is directly connected to many of the things considered 'must-do's in Austin, TX. The Lady Bird Hike and Bike Trail is the best place in town to walk, jog, run or bike.
1533 locals recommend
Zilker Metropolitan Park
2207 Barton Springs Rdhttp://zilkerpark.org/
Lady Bird Lake, owned and operated by the City of Austin and the Lower Colorado River Authority, stretches 416 acres in downtown Austin, TX. The lake's primary purpose is to serve as a reservoir for flood control, however Lady Bird Lake also serves as the best place in Austin to kayak, canoe and stand up paddle board. The lake is a popular stop for recreation and is directly connected to many of the things considered 'must-do's in Austin, TX. The Lady Bird Hike and Bike Trail is the best place in town to walk, jog, run or bike.
Entertainment & Activities
The place to be for INDYCAR, Formula 1 USGP, MOTOGP and BLANCPAIN
346 locals recommend
Circuit of The Americas
9201 Circuit of the Americas BlvdThe place to be for INDYCAR, Formula 1 USGP, MOTOGP and BLANCPAIN
Shopping
http://shopsouthparkmeadows.com/
Walmart Superstore, Super Target ....
Sprawling outdoor shopping center with ample clothing, housewares & big-box stores, plus eateries & a cinema.
52 locals recommend
Southpark Meadows
http://shopsouthparkmeadows.com/
Walmart Superstore, Super Target ....
Sprawling outdoor shopping center with ample clothing, housewares & big-box stores, plus eateries & a cinema.
If shopping is on your ToDo list, the 25 mile drive is worth it. Shop more for less: https://www.premiumoutlets.com/outlet/san-marcos
358 locals recommend
San Marcos Premium Outlets
3939 I-35If shopping is on your ToDo list, the 25 mile drive is worth it. Shop more for less: https://www.premiumoutlets.com/outlet/san-marcos
Essentials
Get all your groceries from this well stocked store less than 5 miles from the house. There many eateries nearby as well.
1667 locals recommend
H-E-B
5808 Burnet RdGet all your groceries from this well stocked store less than 5 miles from the house. There many eateries nearby as well.
Arts & Culture
The Main Building is a structure at the center of the University of Texas at Austin campus in Downtown Austin, Texas, United States. The Main Building's 307-foot tower has 30 floors and is one of the most recognizable symbols of the university and the city.
https://tower.utexas.edu/
25 locals recommend
UT Tower
110 Inner Campus DriveThe Main Building is a structure at the center of the University of Texas at Austin campus in Downtown Austin, Texas, United States. The Main Building's 307-foot tower has 30 floors and is one of the most recognizable symbols of the university and the city.
https://tower.utexas.edu/
Sightseeing
The Texas State Capitol is the capitol building and seat of government of the American state of Texas. Located in downtown Austin, Texas, the structure houses the offices and chambers of the Texas Legislature and of the Governor of Texas.
https://tspb.texas.gov/prop/tc/tc/capitol.html
1119 locals recommend
Texas Senate
1200 Congress AveThe Texas State Capitol is the capitol building and seat of government of the American state of Texas. Located in downtown Austin, Texas, the structure houses the offices and chambers of the Texas Legislature and of the Governor of Texas.
https://tspb.texas.gov/prop/tc/tc/capitol.html
Food Scene
Craving for fries and milkshake? Don't miss the truffle fries and super thick milkshake alongside your creative burger and fresh buns. Order from the bar for a quick turnaround or prepare to stand in line to be seated.
780 locals recommend
Hopdoddy Burger Bar
1400 S Congress AveCraving for fries and milkshake? Don't miss the truffle fries and super thick milkshake alongside your creative burger and fresh buns. Order from the bar for a quick turnaround or prepare to stand in line to be seated.
The Go To Pizza spot for locally owned and operated pizza and drinks.
14 locals recommend
Aviator Pizza & Drafthouse
6501 S Congress AveThe Go To Pizza spot for locally owned and operated pizza and drinks.
Outdoor eating destination featuring a wide variety of food trucks, plus retail vendors.
68 locals recommend
The Picnic - Food Truck Park
1720 Barton Springs RdOutdoor eating destination featuring a wide variety of food trucks, plus retail vendors.