Austin Adventures
Yummy Places to Eat!
We've provided a list of popular restaurants, bars and activities in area surrounding the house!
Great happy hour with strong margaritas and super random but their Z-Burger is one of my favorite burgers ever
79 locals recommend
Z Tejas | 6th Street
1110 West 6th StreetGreat happy hour with strong margaritas and super random but their Z-Burger is one of my favorite burgers ever
Torchy's Tacos
2809 S 1st StCAVA
3201 Bee Cave RdThis is the most iconic pizza spot in Austin, a must try if you're having a wild late night craving (they close at 10pm though, so pick it up and pack it in the fridge haha)
791 locals recommend
Home Slice Pizza
1415 S Congress AveThis is the most iconic pizza spot in Austin, a must try if you're having a wild late night craving (they close at 10pm though, so pick it up and pack it in the fridge haha)
Moonshine Grill
303 Red River StOkay so story time, this is the best Asain food in Austin.. At least it was! Until the family that owned this decided to make a second restaurant called 1618 Asian Fusion, improve the quality of ingredients by like 20%, improve the atmosphere by 200% and increase the prices by 300 haha. Either way, neither of these are misses. (Just know there will probably be a wait for both)
136 locals recommend
888 Pan Asian Restaurant
2400 E Oltorf StOkay so story time, this is the best Asain food in Austin.. At least it was! Until the family that owned this decided to make a second restaurant called 1618 Asian Fusion, improve the quality of ingredients by like 20%, improve the atmosphere by 200% and increase the prices by 300 haha. Either way, neither of these are misses. (Just know there will probably be a wait for both)
Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers
2109 E Riverside DrWhataburger
601 Barton Springs RdFlyrite Chicken Sandwiches
2129 E 7th StP. Terry's Burger Stand
404 S Lamar BlvdMost well-known barbecue joint that has a notoriously lengthy line (last we checked, people were arriving as early as 6am!)
919 locals recommend
Franklin Barbecue
900 E 11th StMost well-known barbecue joint that has a notoriously lengthy line (last we checked, people were arriving as early as 6am!)
The best BBQ near where you're staying that has a line less than two hours. Highly reccomend!
421 locals recommend
La Barbecue
2401 E Cesar Chavez StThe best BBQ near where you're staying that has a line less than two hours. Highly reccomend!
Leroy And Lewis Barbecue
121 Pickle RdLoro, the very new Asian smokehouse and bar brought to you by James Beard Award winners Tyson Cole and Aaron Franklin, features grilled and smoked meats, sides, craft beer, and batch cocktails. Order food at the bar, and dine in the minimal yet warm interior or outside under the shade of ancient oak trees. Loro is a first-come, first-serve joint, and reservations are not available (yet, fingers crossed).
276 locals recommend
Loro
2115 S Lamar BlvdLoro, the very new Asian smokehouse and bar brought to you by James Beard Award winners Tyson Cole and Aaron Franklin, features grilled and smoked meats, sides, craft beer, and batch cocktails. Order food at the bar, and dine in the minimal yet warm interior or outside under the shade of ancient oak trees. Loro is a first-come, first-serve joint, and reservations are not available (yet, fingers crossed).
This is the best all around BBQ in Austin. You can be in and out in an hour, it is 95% as good as franklins (a 6 hour wait), it has a good atmosphere and a small selection of beer. Conveniently located by zilker and barton springs as well!
372 locals recommend
Terry Black's Barbecue
1003 Barton Springs RdThis is the best all around BBQ in Austin. You can be in and out in an hour, it is 95% as good as franklins (a 6 hour wait), it has a good atmosphere and a small selection of beer. Conveniently located by zilker and barton springs as well!
Hank's Austin
5811 Berkman DrThe best brunch in austin IMO
Soooo good. Think Chipotle, but with asain rice bowls. I am a strong believer, if you didn't get their magic sauce you didn't try Chi'Lantro
107 locals recommend
Chi'Lantro
1509 S Lamar BlvdSoooo good. Think Chipotle, but with asain rice bowls. I am a strong believer, if you didn't get their magic sauce you didn't try Chi'Lantro
Austin Activities
We've provided a list of popular restaurants, bars and activities in area surrounding the house!
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.
959 locals recommend
Lady Bird Lake
Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike TrailLady 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.
Lady Bird Hike and Bike Trail is the best place in Downtown Austin for running, jogging, walking and biking. It spans 10.1 miles, circuiting Lady Bird Lake with a relatively level, natural surface. The trail is walking distance from many downtown Austin hotels and shops, adding it to many lists of things to do in Austin.
959 locals recommend
Lady Bird Lake
Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike TrailLady Bird Hike and Bike Trail is the best place in Downtown Austin for running, jogging, walking and biking. It spans 10.1 miles, circuiting Lady Bird Lake with a relatively level, natural surface. The trail is walking distance from many downtown Austin hotels and shops, adding it to many lists of things to do in Austin.
2101 Andrew Zilker Road, 78746
Rates Per Boat: $18.00/Hour, $54.00 All Day for canoes, kayaks and SUPs. Cash only. No credit cards, no personal checks. We do not take reservations.
Hours: (Weather permitting)
Weekends: 9 A.M. until dusk*
Weekdays: 9 A.M. until dusk*
Now open 7 days a week, year round, weather permitting.
124 locals recommend
Zilker Park Boat Rentals
2101 Andrew Zilker Rd2101 Andrew Zilker Road, 78746
Rates Per Boat: $18.00/Hour, $54.00 All Day for canoes, kayaks and SUPs. Cash only. No credit cards, no personal checks. We do not take reservations.
Hours: (Weather permitting)
Weekends: 9 A.M. until dusk*
Weekdays: 9 A.M. until dusk*
Now open 7 days a week, year round, weather permitting.
2418 Stratford Drive, Austin, TX 78746
Hours: Monday- Sunday 8:30am-7:00pm
Rates Per Boat:
M-Th/F-SUN
Single Kayak: $10/HR / $15/HR
Double Kayak: $15/HR / $20/HR
Canoe: $20/HR / $25/HR
Paddle board: $15/HR / $20/HR
148 locals recommend
Rowing Dock
2418 Stratford Dr2418 Stratford Drive, Austin, TX 78746
Hours: Monday- Sunday 8:30am-7:00pm
Rates Per Boat:
M-Th/F-SUN
Single Kayak: $10/HR / $15/HR
Double Kayak: $15/HR / $20/HR
Canoe: $20/HR / $25/HR
Paddle board: $15/HR / $20/HR
Hours: Monday – Sunday, 6am-dusk
Rates Per Boat:
Paddleboard: $15/HR
Kayak: $10/HR
Canoe: $20/HR
171 locals recommend
Texas Rowing Center
1541 W Cesar Chavez StHours: Monday – Sunday, 6am-dusk
Rates Per Boat:
Paddleboard: $15/HR
Kayak: $10/HR
Canoe: $20/HR
Barton Springs Pool is always at or near the top lists of things to do in Austin. Locals and visitors hang out all summer long to socialize, swim, relax and most importantly, cool off from the hot Texas sun. The man-made pool is a three acre controlled reservoir, fed by a natural spring that keeps the water at a cool 68 degrees temperature. This is the best place in Austin to stay cool through the hot summers.
Hours:
5am-8am - Swim at your own risk
8am-9pm - Guarded Swim - Main Gate open and charging
8am-7pm - Guarded Swim - South Gate open and charging
9pm-10pm - Guarded Swim - free swim
What To Bring:
Sunscreen, shades, towel.
Prohibited items include:
•Coolers, ice chests or thermal bags
•Food
•Smoking
•Glass
•Alcohol
•Frisbees, footballs, soccer balls or other hard balls
•Drinks are permitted, but they must be in a plastic re-sealable container with a twist-top lid.
Location:
2201 Barton Springs Rd.
Austin, TX 78704
2454 locals recommend
Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2131 William Barton DrBarton Springs Pool is always at or near the top lists of things to do in Austin. Locals and visitors hang out all summer long to socialize, swim, relax and most importantly, cool off from the hot Texas sun. The man-made pool is a three acre controlled reservoir, fed by a natural spring that keeps the water at a cool 68 degrees temperature. This is the best place in Austin to stay cool through the hot summers.
Hours:
5am-8am - Swim at your own risk
8am-9pm - Guarded Swim - Main Gate open and charging
8am-7pm - Guarded Swim - South Gate open and charging
9pm-10pm - Guarded Swim - free swim
What To Bring:
Sunscreen, shades, towel.
Prohibited items include:
•Coolers, ice chests or thermal bags
•Food
•Smoking
•Glass
•Alcohol
•Frisbees, footballs, soccer balls or other hard balls
•Drinks are permitted, but they must be in a plastic re-sealable container with a twist-top lid.
Location:
2201 Barton Springs Rd.
Austin, TX 78704
Located just south of Lady Bird Lake, Zilker Botanical Garden, "the jewel in the heart of Austin", blends theme gardens like rose and Japanese gardens with streams, waterfalls and Koi-filled ponds. You can even find recreations of dinosaur habitats in the The Hartman Prehistoric Garden.
Hours: 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM Daily
During daylight savings time, the grounds will remain open until 7pm.
What To Bring
•Cash. ZIlker Botanical Garden is cash only.
•You are welcome to bring a camera, however there are rules on photography
Location:
2220 Barton Springs Road
Austin , TX 78746
Cost: (Cash Only)
•$1 for children (ages 3-12)
•$2 for adults (ages 13-61)
•$1 for seniors (age 62 & up)
429 locals recommend
Zilker Botanical Garden
2220 Barton Springs RdLocated just south of Lady Bird Lake, Zilker Botanical Garden, "the jewel in the heart of Austin", blends theme gardens like rose and Japanese gardens with streams, waterfalls and Koi-filled ponds. You can even find recreations of dinosaur habitats in the The Hartman Prehistoric Garden.
Hours: 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM Daily
During daylight savings time, the grounds will remain open until 7pm.
What To Bring
•Cash. ZIlker Botanical Garden is cash only.
•You are welcome to bring a camera, however there are rules on photography
Location:
2220 Barton Springs Road
Austin , TX 78746
Cost: (Cash Only)
•$1 for children (ages 3-12)
•$2 for adults (ages 13-61)
•$1 for seniors (age 62 & up)
The Continental Gallery
1313 S Congress AveC-Boys Heart and Soul
2008 S Congress AveHOTEL VEGAS
1502 E 6th StCheer Up Charlies
900 Red River StBroken Spoke
3201 S Lamar BlvdThe best movie theater in the world according to big fans like Quentin Tarantino, Richard Linklater, and Elijah Wood, plus the entire population of Austin basically. The Alamo serves food and beer during the film and dots their new release schedule with weird and wonderful revivals, quote-alongs of cult classics, and marathons like the Lord of the Rings feast or a screening of all eight Harry Potter movies.
770 locals recommend
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema South Lamar
1120 S Lamar BlvdThe best movie theater in the world according to big fans like Quentin Tarantino, Richard Linklater, and Elijah Wood, plus the entire population of Austin basically. The Alamo serves food and beer during the film and dots their new release schedule with weird and wonderful revivals, quote-alongs of cult classics, and marathons like the Lord of the Rings feast or a screening of all eight Harry Potter movies.
Get lost in the rows upon rows of new and vintage
pinball machines and arcade games at this BYOB arcade.
60 locals recommend
Pinballz Arcade
8940 Research BlvdGet lost in the rows upon rows of new and vintage
pinball machines and arcade games at this BYOB arcade.
Spend a couple hours playing among the uncanny valley characters (BYOB!)
201 locals recommend
Peter Pan Mini Golf
1207 Barton Springs RdSpend a couple hours playing among the uncanny valley characters (BYOB!)
Take a drive to explore this eerily beautify natural wonder!
153 locals recommend
Longhorn Cavern State Park
Take a drive to explore this eerily beautify natural wonder!
Cathedral of Junk
4422 Lareina DrSightseeing
We've provided a list of popular restaurants, bars and activities in area surrounding the house!
Watch the bats from the South Congress bridge!
Bats are cool, but 1.5 million bats flying in a peppered mist against our famously colorful sunsets are the coolest. Each year from March to October, swarms of Mexican free-tailed bats burrow in the crevices underneath the South Congress bridge and emerge each evening to the amazement of wide-eyed tourists and jaded townies alike. The bats set flight around 7pm and the best vantage point is to stand on the Congress Bridge but there are also boats you can rent out and hills to picnic on. Arrive early to avoid the crowds for parking!
650 locals recommend
South Congress
Watch the bats from the South Congress bridge!
Bats are cool, but 1.5 million bats flying in a peppered mist against our famously colorful sunsets are the coolest. Each year from March to October, swarms of Mexican free-tailed bats burrow in the crevices underneath the South Congress bridge and emerge each evening to the amazement of wide-eyed tourists and jaded townies alike. The bats set flight around 7pm and the best vantage point is to stand on the Congress Bridge but there are also boats you can rent out and hills to picnic on. Arrive early to avoid the crowds for parking!
Tour Austin's iconic murals - search google to find additional locations
Instagram feed feeling a little light? Grab your best friends and pose in front of some of Austin’s most iconic murals -- jumping, human pyramid, the sky's the limit! Go for lovey-dovey with “i love you so much” at Jo’s Coffee or “You’re My Butter Half” on East MLK; go classic at South First’s “Greetings from Austin” or the “Hi, How Are You?” mural by iconic musician Daniel Johnston near campus; or get emo with East Seventh’s “Till Death Do Us Part” stenciled spray paint art, (conveniently located across the street from Texas State Cemetery, bonus!)
Austin Texas Murals
3700 Guadalupe StTour Austin's iconic murals - search google to find additional locations
Instagram feed feeling a little light? Grab your best friends and pose in front of some of Austin’s most iconic murals -- jumping, human pyramid, the sky's the limit! Go for lovey-dovey with “i love you so much” at Jo’s Coffee or “You’re My Butter Half” on East MLK; go classic at South First’s “Greetings from Austin” or the “Hi, How Are You?” mural by iconic musician Daniel Johnston near campus; or get emo with East Seventh’s “Till Death Do Us Part” stenciled spray paint art, (conveniently located across the street from Texas State Cemetery, bonus!)
City sponsored, multi block party every weekend in downtown Austin. Street is blocked off for pedestrians only around 11PM. Best pub crawl.
395 locals recommend
East 6th Street
East 6th StreetCity sponsored, multi block party every weekend in downtown Austin. Street is blocked off for pedestrians only around 11PM. Best pub crawl.
Mount Bonnell
Hike up to the top to watch the sunset!
Austin Bars
Blue Owl Brewing
2400 E Cesar Chavez StHops & Grain Brewing
507 Calles StZilker Brewing Company
1701 E 6th StFriends & Allies Brewing
979 Springdale RdRainey Street
Rainey StreetPersonal Favorites!
Here's a list of the hosts' favorite things to do around the city! Maybe we'll see you there!
Get some delicious coffee before taking a picture at the iconic "I love you so much" mural
495 locals recommend
Jo's Coffee
1300 S Congress AveGet some delicious coffee before taking a picture at the iconic "I love you so much" mural
Amys Ice Creams
1301 S Congress AveCrowd favorite
Sweet Ritual
4631 Airport BlvdVegan ice cream
The Baked Bear
211 Walter Seaholm DriveBest ice cream sandwiches ever with fresh baked cookies
River Place Nature Trails
8820 Big View DrA great hike for a first date!
Barton Creek Greenbelt
3755 South Capital of Texas HighwayKerbey Lane Cafe
3003 S Lamar BlvdAll day brunch
LENOIR
1807 S 1st StSnooze an AM Eatery
1700 S Lamar Blvd
Salt & Time
1912 E 7th StMagnolia Cafe
1920 S Congress AveEnjoy a cup of coffee or a pastry while sitting on an outside patio overlooking Lake Travis.
371 locals recommend
Mozart's Coffee Roasters
3825 Lake Austin BlvdEnjoy a cup of coffee or a pastry while sitting on an outside patio overlooking Lake Travis.
Cherrywood Coffeehouse
1400 E 38th 1/2 StCheck their website for live events!
Spider House Ballroom
2906 Fruth StYou have to try something with their moon milk in it, sooooo good
176 locals recommend
Summer Moon Coffee
3115 S 1st StYou have to try something with their moon milk in it, sooooo good
The Buzz Mill
1505 Town Creek DrThe HoneyBadger Latte is my go to, a must try if you're there
This place is awesome, you can play unlimited arcade games for 15 bucks per person, they have ciders on tap (only ciders, no hard drinks or regular beer). It also has an amazing view of downtown.
24 locals recommend
Cidercade
600 East Riverside DriveThis place is awesome, you can play unlimited arcade games for 15 bucks per person, they have ciders on tap (only ciders, no hard drinks or regular beer). It also has an amazing view of downtown.