Austin's Finest
Everything Else
Great place to swim a few laps and get some exercise.
158 locals recommend
Big Stacy Neighborhood Park
700 E Live Oak StGreat place to swim a few laps and get some exercise.
A must-see during your visit. Beautiful spring fed pool!
2454 locals recommend
Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton DrA must-see during your visit. Beautiful spring fed pool!
Rent kayaks, canoes, or paddleboards to explore the water. Walk along the beautiful trail. You can even use the path to take the scenic walk into downtown.
959 locals recommend
Lady Bird Lake
Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike TrailRent kayaks, canoes, or paddleboards to explore the water. Walk along the beautiful trail. You can even use the path to take the scenic walk into downtown.
Arts & Culture
Iconic live music venue. Music every night of the week. Check out their calendar online
815 locals recommend
The Continental Gallery
1313 S Congress AveIconic live music venue. Music every night of the week. Check out their calendar online
Neighborhoods
The stretch of South Congress (SoCo) near the home has everything you need. Restaurants, bars, coffee shops, fun and funky Austin shopping, small grocery stores, and music venues. It's a 12 or so minute walk from the house or if you want to drive there is lots of street parking, but can be busy during peak weekend and evening times. It's very safe to walk around alone and is a great way to start to explore Austin and see what the city is about.
650 locals recommend
South Congress
The stretch of South Congress (SoCo) near the home has everything you need. Restaurants, bars, coffee shops, fun and funky Austin shopping, small grocery stores, and music venues. It's a 12 or so minute walk from the house or if you want to drive there is lots of street parking, but can be busy during peak weekend and evening times. It's very safe to walk around alone and is a great way to start to explore Austin and see what the city is about.
A fun street where the older homes have been renovated and converted into bars and restaurants. You can walk there from the house, by using the pedestrian bridge across they highway. Parking is tight so if you don't want to walk, I recommend using a ride share. Crowded and energetic on weekend nights, if you are looking for a fun party spot!
212 locals recommend
Rainey Street Historic District
A fun street where the older homes have been renovated and converted into bars and restaurants. You can walk there from the house, by using the pedestrian bridge across they highway. Parking is tight so if you don't want to walk, I recommend using a ride share. Crowded and energetic on weekend nights, if you are looking for a fun party spot!
Food scene
Great coffee!! 10 minute walk from the house and definitely the best coffee shop in the neighborhood. Huge outdoor patio with umbrella tables.
84 locals recommend
Mañana
1603 S Congress AveGreat coffee!! 10 minute walk from the house and definitely the best coffee shop in the neighborhood. Huge outdoor patio with umbrella tables.
Great Bar/Restaurant. Incredible selection of beers on tap as well as nice wine choices. They also sell beer and wine for take away. Their menu is Indian food with an Austin twist. Delicious!
267 locals recommend
Whip in
1950 S I-35 Frontage RdGreat Bar/Restaurant. Incredible selection of beers on tap as well as nice wine choices. They also sell beer and wine for take away. Their menu is Indian food with an Austin twist. Delicious!
I can't say enough good things about June's!! Great neighborhood restaurant! Delicious food (all of which is 25% off at happy hour, 4-6 pm Monday-Saturday) and excellent wine list. If you enjoy wine, ask to see their monthly originally created "wine zine" to explore some some additional options. They have a different theme for the zine every month or 2 and showcase a constantly rotating list of wines. Pro Tip - call for a dinner reservation to avoid a wait. If you are traveling alone, it's a great spot to grab a solo meal at the bar.
151 locals recommend
June's
1722 S Congress AveI can't say enough good things about June's!! Great neighborhood restaurant! Delicious food (all of which is 25% off at happy hour, 4-6 pm Monday-Saturday) and excellent wine list. If you enjoy wine, ask to see their monthly originally created "wine zine" to explore some some additional options. They have a different theme for the zine every month or 2 and showcase a constantly rotating list of wines. Pro Tip - call for a dinner reservation to avoid a wait. If you are traveling alone, it's a great spot to grab a solo meal at the bar.
Coffee and wine bar. Indoor and outdoor seating. Excellent wine selection, delicious coffee. They have breakfast tacos and pastries in the morning and then a small menu for lunch and dinner.
31 locals recommend
The Meteor
2110 S Congress AveCoffee and wine bar. Indoor and outdoor seating. Excellent wine selection, delicious coffee. They have breakfast tacos and pastries in the morning and then a small menu for lunch and dinner.
Launderette
2115 Holly StAbsolutely delicious food - both dinner and Sunday brunch