Paula's Picks for Fun in Austin
Food Scene
Perla's
1400 S Congress AveHome Slice Pizza
1415 S Congress AveGüero's Taco Bar
1412 S Congress AveBig Top Candy Shop
1706 S Congress AveRainey Street Food Truck Lot
82 Rainey StJuan in a Million
2300 E Cesar Chavez StGreat value, friendly staff, delicious food, and popular bar. Walking distance to Barton Springs Pool.
412 locals recommend
Chuy's
1728 Barton Springs RdGreat value, friendly staff, delicious food, and popular bar. Walking distance to Barton Springs Pool.
Neighborhoods
Just south of downtown, near Lady Bird Lake, this eclectic neighborhood embodies "Keep Austin Weird" with its fun houses. Well-preserved vintage homes flank modern glass-walled homes with downtown views.
27 locals recommend
Travis Heights
Just south of downtown, near Lady Bird Lake, this eclectic neighborhood embodies "Keep Austin Weird" with its fun houses. Well-preserved vintage homes flank modern glass-walled homes with downtown views.
The heart of the Austin Live Music Scene plus wonderful restaurants for any budget. Outdoor seating makes great people-watching.
447 locals recommend
South Congress Avenue
South Congress AvenueThe heart of the Austin Live Music Scene plus wonderful restaurants for any budget. Outdoor seating makes great people-watching.
Walkable neighborhood w/large shade trees & vintage homes next to modern. Look for quirky yard details like a family of Pac Men or bowling balls.
27 locals recommend
Travis Heights
Walkable neighborhood w/large shade trees & vintage homes next to modern. Look for quirky yard details like a family of Pac Men or bowling balls.
Bouldin
Historic homes in close to downtown.
The center of Keep Austin Weird, which connotes local boutiques rather than Macy's. Excellent gifts.
650 locals recommend
South Congress
The center of Keep Austin Weird, which connotes local boutiques rather than Macy's. Excellent gifts.
Keep Austin Weird Shops
Monkey See Monkey Do!
1712 S Congress Avetongue-in-cheek gifts will delight all ages
Prima Dora
1912 S Congress AveSadly, its gone. I'm leaving the photo here because it depicts "Keep Austin Weird" most colorfully.
87 locals recommend
Lucy in Disguise with Diamonds
1506 S Congress AveSadly, its gone. I'm leaving the photo here because it depicts "Keep Austin Weird" most colorfully.
Allens Boots
1522 S Congress AveCity/town information
San Antonio is a quick drive south on IH 35, just over an hour, and has the most marvelous blend of historic neighborhoods and modern diversity. Hispanic Pride makes San Antonio unique. Stop off at the San Marcos Shopping Mall about half way.
San Antonio Marriott Riverwalk
San Antonio is a quick drive south on IH 35, just over an hour, and has the most marvelous blend of historic neighborhoods and modern diversity. Hispanic Pride makes San Antonio unique. Stop off at the San Marcos Shopping Mall about half way.