May’s guidebook
Food scene
Hungry? Morelias Elgin is only 10 minutes away from our home. Great cheerful ambiance for all party types, families, singles, couples, kids. Great food and drinks.
Morelia Mexican Grill, Elgin
608 W Alamo StPRICES: $$
A MUST STOP! Enjoy the best views and ambiance of Lake Austin. Great for all groups. Indoor and outdoor seating. Great food great prices great drinks.
PRICES: $
269 locals recommend
Hula Hut
3825 Lake Austin BlvdA MUST STOP! Enjoy the best views and ambiance of Lake Austin. Great for all groups. Indoor and outdoor seating. Great food great prices great drinks.
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NOTE: Dos Salsas @ Domain enforces a dress code. ID required
7 locals recommend
Dos Salsas - Austin
11301 Burnet RdPRICES: $$
NOTE: Dos Salsas @ Domain enforces a dress code. ID required
Affordable 100% true Mexican food.. Great prices great food. 20 minute drive from house
PRICES: $
6 locals recommend
Taco More
9414 Parkfield DrAffordable 100% true Mexican food.. Great prices great food. 20 minute drive from house
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Affordable 100% true Mexican food.. Great prices great food great ambiance. Great location 5-8min away from to TownLake on Riverside.
PRICES: $
16 locals recommend
Taco More - Austin
2015 E Riverside DrAffordable 100% true Mexican food.. Great prices great food great ambiance. Great location 5-8min away from to TownLake on Riverside.
PRICES: $
Popular Sunday Brunch spot to enjoy great ambiance with a live DJ music scene.
AREA: IH35/W 7th
COVER: No Cover/Free
PRICES: $$
PARKING: City metered $5-$10 parking
46 locals recommend
Gabrielas Downtown
900 E 7th StPopular Sunday Brunch spot to enjoy great ambiance with a live DJ music scene.
AREA: IH35/W 7th
COVER: No Cover/Free
PRICES: $$
PARKING: City metered $5-$10 parking
If you are here for the Scenic views and great ambiance, this is your spot for indoor or outdoor/patio/terrace dining with a beautifulview of Lake Travis. They hold live music from time to time. Check their website. RESERVATIONS ARE ENCOURAGED
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506 locals recommend
The Oasis On Lake Travis
6550 Comanche TrailIf you are here for the Scenic views and great ambiance, this is your spot for indoor or outdoor/patio/terrace dining with a beautifulview of Lake Travis. They hold live music from time to time. Check their website. RESERVATIONS ARE ENCOURAGED
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One of Elan Musk's favorite spots in Austin w/o the "Rich" price tag. Prices range from $12-$20/plate. Great ambiance, great decor, but above all, the best Asian cuisine in town with great cocktail choices and superb friendly Staff. Live Music on Fridays. Free garage parking. RESERVATIONS ARE RECOMMENDED
35 locals recommend
1618 Asian Fusion
1618 E Riverside DrOne of Elan Musk's favorite spots in Austin w/o the "Rich" price tag. Prices range from $12-$20/plate. Great ambiance, great decor, but above all, the best Asian cuisine in town with great cocktail choices and superb friendly Staff. Live Music on Fridays. Free garage parking. RESERVATIONS ARE RECOMMENDED
Known for tasteful inventive sushi and cocktails and great bar happy hour deals, beautiful decor, great Warehouse District downtown location to continue your night after a great dinner. RESERVATIONS ARE RECOMMENDED
18 locals recommend
RA Sushi Bar Restaurant
117 W 4th StKnown for tasteful inventive sushi and cocktails and great bar happy hour deals, beautiful decor, great Warehouse District downtown location to continue your night after a great dinner. RESERVATIONS ARE RECOMMENDED
If fresh seafood is what you're looking for, this is your spot! I meanamazing tasteful oysters shrimp's scallops burgers. Great location in the Domain area to continue your night at a bar, club, or daytime shopping after a great meal
PRICE: $$$
6 locals recommend
Plank Seafood Provisions
11410 Century Oaks TerraceIf fresh seafood is what you're looking for, this is your spot! I meanamazing tasteful oysters shrimp's scallops burgers. Great location in the Domain area to continue your night at a bar, club, or daytime shopping after a great meal
PRICE: $$$
Stylish popular Mural all pink restaurant. Great for pictures and Girl groups
15 locals recommend
Taquero Mucho
508 West AvenueStylish popular Mural all pink restaurant. Great for pictures and Girl groups
If you enjoy large portions of authentic Mexican food and killer Mexican Martinis/Margs in a patio vibe central location close to Downtown, this is your spot.
277 locals recommend
Polvo's Mexican Restaurant
2004 South 1st StreetIf you enjoy large portions of authentic Mexican food and killer Mexican Martinis/Margs in a patio vibe central location close to Downtown, this is your spot.
Bars/Clubs/Hangouts
Whether you enjoy the 6th street crowded vibe or prefer something more laid back, Austin has it all.
For all Live Music lovers, "Dirty 6th" is a 4 block stretch starting off from IH35/6th St featuring a very fast, energetic club scene for College students, young adults....
Travel to "West 6th" or "Warehouse Dstrict 4th/5th St" for a more upscale vibe for crowds mainly in their 30s.
2nd St/Shoal Creek area for more refined dining/bar lounges.
The Domain off of N MoPac/Braker is the best place to party or hangout at currently in ATX! Great ambiance, nice bars/clubs/lounges/restaurants, elegant shops, boutiques, spas, coffee shops, and parks! Free garage parking!
For all my runners and fitness lovers, Townlake downtown (IH35/CesarChavez) is your spot to run at any time of the day and enjoy kayaking, cycling, live music. Mueller Park off of IH35/Airport is a closer, more intimate option as well.
Tired of the 6th street crazy vibe?
Rooftop @ The Domain is known for its comfortable lounge-terrace style seating and great mixxed music taste. Free cover, therefore, feel free to come in and go between all the great venues.
Access Rose Room from terrace 3rd floor door to jump from a chill, stylish vibe scene to a more techno scene. Across the street from Kung Fu.
AREA: The Domain (N MoP/Braker)
COVER: No Cover/Free
PRICES: $$
PARKING: Free garage parking behind venue. Use RED Garage. $20 Valet front parking if desired.
20 locals recommend
77° Rooftop Patio Bar
11500 Rock Rose AveTired of the 6th street crazy vibe?
Rooftop @ The Domain is known for its comfortable lounge-terrace style seating and great mixxed music taste. Free cover, therefore, feel free to come in and go between all the great venues.
Access Rose Room from terrace 3rd floor door to jump from a chill, stylish vibe scene to a more techno scene. Across the street from Kung Fu.
AREA: The Domain (N MoP/Braker)
COVER: No Cover/Free
PRICES: $$
PARKING: Free garage parking behind venue. Use RED Garage. $20 Valet front parking if desired.
Whether you visit the West 6th street location or the Domain location, Kung Fu is an awesome spo.t
Kung Fu @ Downtown is known for its comfortable casual style sports bar and arcade games ambiance. Full bar (including their signature sake bombs) plus old-school video games, foosball & Skee-Ball.
AREA: West 6th St/Rio Grande
COVER: No Cover/Free
PARKING: Metered street parking or private $10 parking across the street.
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Kung Fu @ The Domain is known for its comfortable casual style ambiance. Festive spot for arcade games, casual handheld fare & a full bar featuring sake bombs.. Enjoy great music and appetizers. Across the street from Rooftop & Rose Room.
AREA: The Domain (N MoP/Braker)
COVER: No Cover/Free
PARKING: Free garage parking behind venue. Use RED Garage. $20 Valet front parking if desired.
93 locals recommend
Kung Fu Saloon
716 W 6th StWhether you visit the West 6th street location or the Domain location, Kung Fu is an awesome spo.t
Kung Fu @ Downtown is known for its comfortable casual style sports bar and arcade games ambiance. Full bar (including their signature sake bombs) plus old-school video games, foosball & Skee-Ball.
AREA: West 6th St/Rio Grande
COVER: No Cover/Free
PARKING: Metered street parking or private $10 parking across the street.
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Kung Fu @ The Domain is known for its comfortable casual style ambiance. Festive spot for arcade games, casual handheld fare & a full bar featuring sake bombs.. Enjoy great music and appetizers. Across the street from Rooftop & Rose Room.
AREA: The Domain (N MoP/Braker)
COVER: No Cover/Free
PARKING: Free garage parking behind venue. Use RED Garage. $20 Valet front parking if desired.
West 6th street In Style Vibe.
Visit Austin in style, West 6th is the way to do it. Little Woodrows, Chill pub offering 100+ local & seasonal beers, lots of TVs, bar eats & a dog-friendly deck....open style to main street, drinks only, no food served, but you are welcomed to have delivery or bring your own. Food Trucks down the street.
COVER: Free cover/$0 access
PARKING: $10 parking lot across the street or public street parking available.
AREA: W 6th St/Nueces
41 locals recommend
Little Woodrow's
520 W 6th StWest 6th street In Style Vibe.
Visit Austin in style, West 6th is the way to do it. Little Woodrows, Chill pub offering 100+ local & seasonal beers, lots of TVs, bar eats & a dog-friendly deck....open style to main street, drinks only, no food served, but you are welcomed to have delivery or bring your own. Food Trucks down the street.
COVER: Free cover/$0 access
PARKING: $10 parking lot across the street or public street parking available.
AREA: W 6th St/Nueces
Great food and 100% Latin music to dance to.
AREA: The Domain (N MoP/Braker)
PRICES: $$
44 locals recommend
Gloria's Latin Cuisine
300 W 6th StGreat food and 100% Latin music to dance to.
AREA: The Domain (N MoP/Braker)
PRICES: $$
The Rainey Street Historic District is a street of historic homes, many of the bungalow style, in downtown Austin, Texas right off of Lady Bird Lake and IH35 (southeast corner of Dwtn).
Enjoy live Music and shopping.
212 locals recommend
Rainey Street Historic District
The Rainey Street Historic District is a street of historic homes, many of the bungalow style, in downtown Austin, Texas right off of Lady Bird Lake and IH35 (southeast corner of Dwtn).
Enjoy live Music and shopping.
East 6th Street continues to gain popularity amongst local Austinees. Nightlife, music, concert, beer, and shopping
395 locals recommend
East 6th Street
East 6th StreetEast 6th Street continues to gain popularity amongst local Austinees. Nightlife, music, concert, beer, and shopping
Take in the views of beautiful downtown Austin while sipping mimosas or enjoying a glass of wine and snacks. Located within the Westin, great hangout spot that reflects what Austin is made of.
12 locals recommend
Azul Rooftop Lounge
310 E 5th StTake in the views of beautiful downtown Austin while sipping mimosas or enjoying a glass of wine and snacks. Located within the Westin, great hangout spot that reflects what Austin is made of.
Great city views and drinks can make for a great memorable night, or hangout by the pool during the day.
Edge Rooftop + Bar
110 East 2nd StreetGreat city views and drinks can make for a great memorable night, or hangout by the pool during the day.
Amazing spot to relax or pump up the night secluded in a jungletype of atmosphere on one of Marriott's rooftops overseeing our great city. 2-3 DAY ADVANCED RESERVATIONS REQUIRES
19 locals recommend
Zanzibar
304 East Cesar Chavez StreetAmazing spot to relax or pump up the night secluded in a jungletype of atmosphere on one of Marriott's rooftops overseeing our great city. 2-3 DAY ADVANCED RESERVATIONS REQUIRES
Hip laid back yet upscale mix defines RAINEY STREET DISTRICT.
Free bar access for most venues. Food trucks within walking distance from bars.
86 locals recommend
Container Bar
90 Rainey StHip laid back yet upscale mix defines RAINEY STREET DISTRICT.
Free bar access for most venues. Food trucks within walking distance from bars.
Neighborhoods
18 min drive from Manor down 290/183/MoPac.
Domain is the best place to party or hangout at currently in ATX! Great ambiance, nice, elegant shops, boutiques, coffee shops, and parks! Free garage parking!
45 locals recommend
Domain Drive
Domain Drive18 min drive from Manor down 290/183/MoPac.
Domain is the best place to party or hangout at currently in ATX! Great ambiance, nice, elegant shops, boutiques, coffee shops, and parks! Free garage parking!
Beautiful park with an Alamo Drafthouse, great coffee shops and a few brewhouses across the street. Great for running, dog walks, kid play, bicycling, Yoga, Zumba, etc...
105 locals recommend
Mueller
Beautiful park with an Alamo Drafthouse, great coffee shops and a few brewhouses across the street. Great for running, dog walks, kid play, bicycling, Yoga, Zumba, etc...
Coffee Lovers
A must visit for all coffee lovers!!! Unlimited coffee for a flat rate. One of the best eclectic hangout spots for all.
371 locals recommend
Mozart's Coffee Roasters
3825 Lake Austin BlvdA must visit for all coffee lovers!!! Unlimited coffee for a flat rate. One of the best eclectic hangout spots for all.
Halcyon
218 W 4th StEnjoy a great blend of coffee across the street from Mueller park
Sightseeing
BEST CITY TOWNLAKE VIEWS! 6-floor library with modern architecture & high-tech amenities, plus a roof garden, a cafe & a shop. Best 6th floor rooftop views of Townlake and the City!
AREA: Downtown/Cesar Chavez
COVER: No Cover/Free
PARKING: Free 1-hour garage parking behind it. Use West Avenue garage entrance.
148 locals recommend
Austin Central Library, Austin Public Library
710 W Cesar Chavez StBEST CITY TOWNLAKE VIEWS! 6-floor library with modern architecture & high-tech amenities, plus a roof garden, a cafe & a shop. Best 6th floor rooftop views of Townlake and the City!
AREA: Downtown/Cesar Chavez
COVER: No Cover/Free
PARKING: Free 1-hour garage parking behind it. Use West Avenue garage entrance.
Great canyon style trails and views of Colorado River and the city. A local and tourist favorite. Hilly/inclined trail. Wear trail-style shoes
AREA: North Austin 183/360 Area
COVER: Free access
PARKING: Exit right before bridge for free road parking. Follow signs to access trails.
54 locals recommend
Pennybacker Bridge
5300 N Capital of Texas HwyGreat canyon style trails and views of Colorado River and the city. A local and tourist favorite. Hilly/inclined trail. Wear trail-style shoes
AREA: North Austin 183/360 Area
COVER: Free access
PARKING: Exit right before bridge for free road parking. Follow signs to access trails.
Home to the state legislature. Free public access. Great place to take a tour and the cafeteria in the basement is cheap and tasty!
1119 locals recommend
Texas Senate
1200 Congress AveHome to the state legislature. Free public access. Great place to take a tour and the cafeteria in the basement is cheap and tasty!
If the temperature is right, this is a spot to visit for entire family fun or solo fun! Nobody goes wrong in Austin. 3-acre swimming pool in Zilker Park
Enjoy a picninc or a beer next to the natural springs. FYI: Natural springs are Cold!
AREA: Dowtown/W Riverside
2454 locals recommend
Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton DrIf the temperature is right, this is a spot to visit for entire family fun or solo fun! Nobody goes wrong in Austin. 3-acre swimming pool in Zilker Park
Enjoy a picninc or a beer next to the natural springs. FYI: Natural springs are Cold!
AREA: Dowtown/W Riverside
High lookout with scenic lake vistas. Amazing spot for picture lovers!
AREA: MoPac/35th St
COVER: Free access
PARKING: Free park parking
1082 locals recommend
Mount Bonnell
High lookout with scenic lake vistas. Amazing spot for picture lovers!
AREA: MoPac/35th St
COVER: Free access
PARKING: Free park parking
A local and tourist favorite! Amazing spot for picnisc, water sports, and picture lovers! Enjoy a day out with a cookout/grillout.
AREA: NW Austin/FM620
COVER: $10 Park Access
151 locals recommend
Lake Travis
A local and tourist favorite! Amazing spot for picnisc, water sports, and picture lovers! Enjoy a day out with a cookout/grillout.
AREA: NW Austin/FM620
COVER: $10 Park Access
Adult-only, clothing-optional beach. It is the only legally recognized clothing-optional public park in the State of Texas.
AREA: Hippie Hollow Park is a park located on the shore of Lake Travis in northwest Austin.
102 locals recommend
Hippie Hollow Park
7000 Comanche TrailAdult-only, clothing-optional beach. It is the only legally recognized clothing-optional public park in the State of Texas.
AREA: Hippie Hollow Park is a park located on the shore of Lake Travis in northwest Austin.
Interactive, kid-friendly sea-life venue
Hours: 10am to 8pm 7 days a week.
WEEKDAYS PRICE: Adult $13.95, Kids $8.95
WEEKENDS PRICE: Adult $15.95, Kids $10.95
*discounts available for college students, military, and teachers. "
48 locals recommend
Austin Aquarium
13530 US-183Interactive, kid-friendly sea-life venue
Hours: 10am to 8pm 7 days a week.
WEEKDAYS PRICE: Adult $13.95, Kids $8.95
WEEKENDS PRICE: Adult $15.95, Kids $10.95
*discounts available for college students, military, and teachers. "
Kayak and StandUp Paddleboard rentals, East Austin by Boardwalk. Parking right along Lakeshore or in lot in from of Rental Booth
33 locals recommend
EpicSUP
2200 S Lakeshore BlvdKayak and StandUp Paddleboard rentals, East Austin by Boardwalk. Parking right along Lakeshore or in lot in from of Rental Booth
The best views of the Downtown Austin building line up both day and night. Part of Townlake/AuditorimShores beautiful park area. Amazing spot for great picson a hill top and Texas emblematic floor
9 locals recommend
Doug Sahm Hill Summit
Doug Sahm Hill PathThe best views of the Downtown Austin building line up both day and night. Part of Townlake/AuditorimShores beautiful park area. Amazing spot for great picson a hill top and Texas emblematic floor
Adrenaline Event Venue Spots
State-of-the-art raceway & amphitheater. Home to Formula 1 in late Oct/Early November and MotoGP (late April).
346 locals recommend
Circuit of The Americas
9201 Circuit of the Americas BlvdState-of-the-art raceway & amphitheater. Home to Formula 1 in late Oct/Early November and MotoGP (late April).
Indoor attraction boosting vertical wind-tunnel powered skydiving simulation
AREA: Northwest Austin/Hwy 183
PRICE: $$
71 locals recommend
iFLY - Austin
13265 US-183Indoor attraction boosting vertical wind-tunnel powered skydiving simulation
AREA: Northwest Austin/Hwy 183
PRICE: $$
Call them and ask about their current Groupon deal for 3 awesome hours of ziplining adventures.
160 locals recommend
Lake Travis Zipline Adventures
14529 Pocohontas TrailCall them and ask about their current Groupon deal for 3 awesome hours of ziplining adventures.
Enjoy a couple of hours kayaking or paddleboarding down the Colorado and through Downtown Austin. $15/hr per Kayak/board. Great experience
171 locals recommend
Texas Rowing Center
1541 W Cesar Chavez StEnjoy a couple of hours kayaking or paddleboarding down the Colorado and through Downtown Austin. $15/hr per Kayak/board. Great experience