Guide to Local Austin Spots
Cosmic Coffee and Beer Garden
Cosmic Cafe is this really cool hidden gem that is only a couple blocks away from your stay. Walk towards Alpine street and take a left on Alpine heading for South Congress. As you pass the drainage you’ll see the path. Over the river and through the woods.
This is the spot for early morning serene coffee experience. Late night cocktails close to home. And some of the best BBQ Texas has to offer at Leroy and Lewis food truck located onsite at Cosmic Cafe. Do your tummy a favor and get the burger. But beware it sells out everyday so get there early.
Cosmic Coffee + Beer Garden
121 Pickle RdLocated right next to Cosmic Coffee and Beer Garden. Just a short walk. A great way to have fun while fitting in exercise during your trip!
32 locals recommend
Crux Climbing Center
121 Pickle RdLocated right next to Cosmic Coffee and Beer Garden. Just a short walk. A great way to have fun while fitting in exercise during your trip!
Food scene
Taco Flats Clarksville
1110 W Lynn StGreat Tacos. nuff said.
Authentic Gelato, right by Fresa's. The owner is from Italy. great spot
120 locals recommend
Dolce Neve Gelato
1713 S 1st StAuthentic Gelato, right by Fresa's. The owner is from Italy. great spot
Great seafood spot. The linguine with claims is excellent. Brunch.
246 locals recommend
Clark's Oyster Bar
1200 W 6th StGreat seafood spot. The linguine with claims is excellent. Brunch.
June's
1722 S Congress AveGreat food located in the heart of South Congress
Terry Black's Barbecue
1003 Barton Springs RdAmazing BBQ. a must have. Try everything!!!!
This is a great restaurant. from the fare served to the ambiance and environment they have created.
92 locals recommend
Eberly
615 S Lamar BlvdThis is a great restaurant. from the fare served to the ambiance and environment they have created.
Hestia
607 W 3rd StA dining experience. Foodie's delight. expensive but worth it.
Emmer & Rye
51 Rainey StA food experience. go for the tasting menu
Red Ash
303 Colorado StGreat Restaurant. Make reservations
LENOIR
1807 S 1st StGreat food in a beautiful setting right close to home.
Torchys Tacos
1822 South Congress AvenueIf you want a damn good fast food taco head for Torchy’s on SoCo.
It’s Called Swedish Hill Cafe & Bakery. It’s a great place for breakfast or lunch, Coffee and/or pastry
55 locals recommend
Sweetish Hill
1128 W 6th StIt’s Called Swedish Hill Cafe & Bakery. It’s a great place for breakfast or lunch, Coffee and/or pastry
Some people say they're the best in Austin. I don’t but it’s a tasty taco
68 locals recommend
Veracruz All Natural
111 East Cesar Chavez StreetSome people say they're the best in Austin. I don’t but it’s a tasty taco
Stay all day
A must see. I swim hear regularly. a naturally spring that keeps the water at a constant 69 degrees. beautiful back drop of the Austin Skyline. a great place to spend a day or two!
2454 locals recommend
Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton DrA must see. I swim hear regularly. a naturally spring that keeps the water at a constant 69 degrees. beautiful back drop of the Austin Skyline. a great place to spend a day or two!
Play frisbee golf, kick the soccer ball around, have a picnic, soak up the rays, go for a hike along the barton creek green belt!
246 locals recommend
Zilker Park
Play frisbee golf, kick the soccer ball around, have a picnic, soak up the rays, go for a hike along the barton creek green belt!
Beautiful pool for lounging, kids, or lap swimming. Grab a burger and cocktail from pool burger!
322 locals recommend
Deep Eddy Municipal Pool
401 Deep Eddy AveBeautiful pool for lounging, kids, or lap swimming. Grab a burger and cocktail from pool burger!
Great hiking as well as water holes hidden all along the way.
531 locals recommend
Barton Creek Greenbelt
3755 South Capital of Texas HighwayGreat hiking as well as water holes hidden all along the way.
South Congress street is filled with restaurants, bars, live music and shopping. Come enjoy all it has to offer!!!
650 locals recommend
South Congress
South Congress street is filled with restaurants, bars, live music and shopping. Come enjoy all it has to offer!!!
The Colorado River is one of the many gems of the city. Spend a day kayaking, SUP or canoe on the river and stop at a coffee shop for a bite to eat.
Colorado River
The Colorado River is one of the many gems of the city. Spend a day kayaking, SUP or canoe on the river and stop at a coffee shop for a bite to eat.
Sightseeing
Beautiful garden, with waterways running throughout. worth the trip.
429 locals recommend
Zilker Botanical Garden
2220 Barton Springs RdBeautiful garden, with waterways running throughout. worth the trip.
Check out the South Congress Bridge Bats! Mexican Free Tailed Bats migrate and inhabit the South Congress Bridge from late March to October. A spectacle to be seen. take it in before or after dinner. the bats start to come out right before dusk
286 locals recommend
Congress Avenue Bridge
Congress AvenueCheck out the South Congress Bridge Bats! Mexican Free Tailed Bats migrate and inhabit the South Congress Bridge from late March to October. A spectacle to be seen. take it in before or after dinner. the bats start to come out right before dusk
Come take a capital tour and learn about the unique history of the state of Texas.
1119 locals recommend
Texas Senate
1200 Congress AveCome take a capital tour and learn about the unique history of the state of Texas.
Just a short hike to the highest point in Austin great views of Downtown skyline and the Colorado river and some of the largest homes in Austin
1082 locals recommend
Mount Bonnell
Just a short hike to the highest point in Austin great views of Downtown skyline and the Colorado river and some of the largest homes in Austin