Gen's Guidebook

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Gen's Guidebook

Day trips

Some of my favorite ways to spend a few hours
Our local zoo is a non profit, rescued based, facility providing a safe and loving home to many special needs animals.
81 locals recommend
Austin Zoo
10808 Rawhide Trail
81 locals recommend
Our local zoo is a non profit, rescued based, facility providing a safe and loving home to many special needs animals.
It’s a bit of a drive, but worth the trip. You’ll need cash.
185 locals recommend
Krause Springs
424 Co Rd 404
185 locals recommend
It’s a bit of a drive, but worth the trip. You’ll need cash.

Sightseeing

If you’re planning to go on a weekend, go early as parking fills up fast
531 locals recommend
Barton Creek Greenbelt
3755 South Capital of Texas Highway
531 locals recommend
If you’re planning to go on a weekend, go early as parking fills up fast
You can always just go to the south congress bridge as well. No matter where you choose to go, seeing the bats is a must do in Austin
131 locals recommend
Statesman Bat Observation Center
305 S Congress Ave
131 locals recommend
You can always just go to the south congress bridge as well. No matter where you choose to go, seeing the bats is a must do in Austin
It’s just a classic.
8 locals recommend
Zilker Metropolitan Park
8 locals recommend
It’s just a classic.

Food scene

A local favorite brewery that’s just up the road. Dog friendly too!
298 locals recommend
Jester King
13187 Fitzhugh Rd
298 locals recommend
A local favorite brewery that’s just up the road. Dog friendly too!
If you’re looking for a bar scene, 6th is not the place. Rainey is fun and unique and of course the food trucks are amazing. 10/10 would recommend.
21 locals recommend
Rainey Street Food Truck Lot
82 Rainey St
21 locals recommend
If you’re looking for a bar scene, 6th is not the place. Rainey is fun and unique and of course the food trucks are amazing. 10/10 would recommend.