Austin Foods and Finds
Outdoor Activities
Beautiful view of downtown and a lot of outdoor activities including sand volleyball courts, hammock spots, pick up soccer games, etc.
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Zilker Metropolitan Park
2207 Barton Springs RdBeautiful view of downtown and a lot of outdoor activities including sand volleyball courts, hammock spots, pick up soccer games, etc.
Hike the trail around Lady Bird Lake for a beautiful view of the city and stop to watch the bats at sunset (8pm).
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Ann And Roy Butler Hike And Bike Trail
Hike the trail around Lady Bird Lake for a beautiful view of the city and stop to watch the bats at sunset (8pm).
Hike, find a place to picnic and hammock, mountain bike, or jog.
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Barton Creek Greenbelt Trailhead
Barton Creek Greenbelt TrailHike, find a place to picnic and hammock, mountain bike, or jog.
360 Bridge
4801 Plaza on the LakeHike up short trail to a great view.
$17 day pass with free gear for first visit
https://www.cruxclimbingcenter.com/steps-to-a-happy-visit/
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Crux Climbing Center
121 Pickle Rd$17 day pass with free gear for first visit
https://www.cruxclimbingcenter.com/steps-to-a-happy-visit/
Water Activities
Cool off in the natural spring pool! Bring sunscreen and snacks.
Entrance Fee info -
http://www.austintexas.gov/department/barton-springs-pool
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Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton DrCool off in the natural spring pool! Bring sunscreen and snacks.
Entrance Fee info -
http://www.austintexas.gov/department/barton-springs-pool
Lady Bird Lake
Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike TrailPaddle board for $20 an hour.
Free swimming hole on the Greenbelt off of Mopac, south of downtown.
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Campbell's Hole
Free swimming hole on the Greenbelt off of Mopac, south of downtown.
Sculpture Falls
Barton Creek Greenbelt TrailFree swimming hole in South West Austin.
Tacos and Beer
East Austin brewery, very walkable area.
Super chill place in East Austin to eat tacos and drink craft beer.
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Lazarus Brewing Co.
1902 E 6th StSuper chill place in East Austin to eat tacos and drink craft beer.
Veracruz All Natural Food Truck
2505 Webberville RoadBEST MIGAS.
Zilker Brewing Company
1701 E 6th StCabo Bob's
2828 Rio Grande StLocally owned baja styled chipotle.
Tyson's Tacos
4905 Airport BlvdOPEN 24/7.
Beer garden with ping pong tables! Chill 6th street find in the midst of dirty.
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Easy Tiger
1501 E 7th StBeer garden with ping pong tables! Chill 6th street find in the midst of dirty.
Rosita's Al Pastor
1801 E Riverside DrSuper yummy al pastor tacos from a food truck.
Polvo's Mexican Restaurant
2004 South 1st StreetBBQ
La Barbecue
2401 East Cesar Chavez StreetYummy cheaper alternative to Franklin's.
A bit of a drive up north (or south for driftwood location), but worth it.
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Salt Lick
3350 E Palm Valley BlvdA bit of a drive up north (or south for driftwood location), but worth it.
Coffee
Super cool place with specialty coffee in East Austin.
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Greater Goods Coffee Roasting Co.
160 E 5th StSuper cool place with specialty coffee in East Austin.
Awesome coffee/bar with lots of natural light. Cool to go to anytime of day.
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Houndstooth Coffee
4200 N Lamar BlvdAwesome coffee/bar with lots of natural light. Cool to go to anytime of day.
Super kind baristas with great craft coffee and cool interior decor.
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Barrett's Coffee
713 W St Johns AveSuper kind baristas with great craft coffee and cool interior decor.
Great baked goods (gluten free options) and nice people. Free refills for drip coffee and super close to our condo (:
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Russell's Bakery & Coffee Bar
3339 Hancock DrGreat baked goods (gluten free options) and nice people. Free refills for drip coffee and super close to our condo (:
Epoch Coffee
221 W N Loop BlvdReally unique space that is authentically Austin.
Lots of options with a patio deck overlooking the water.
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Mozart's Coffee Roasters
3825 Lake Austin BlvdLots of options with a patio deck overlooking the water.
Radio Coffee & Beer
4204 Menchaca RdVeracruz taco truck is here! And the coffee rocks.
Bars
Whisler's
1816 E 6th StChill open space and hidden Mezcal bar.
Lots of cool bars and restaurants north of central Austin. We suggest checking out Wonder Bar, Culinary Dropout and Velvet Taco.
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Domain NORTHSIDE
11821 Rock Rose AveLots of cool bars and restaurants north of central Austin. We suggest checking out Wonder Bar, Culinary Dropout and Velvet Taco.
Great outdoor seating area with really unique craft cocktails.
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Better Half Coffee & Cocktails
406 Walsh StGreat outdoor seating area with really unique craft cocktails.
Small Victory
108 E 7th StHidden craft cocktail bar in a small space with great drinks.
Quirky bar with patio and live music performances. Super fun.
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Spider House Ballroom
2906 Fruth StQuirky bar with patio and live music performances. Super fun.
Also a coffee shop, right next to crux! Great outdoor seating area with food trucks.
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Cosmic Coffee + Beer Garden
121 Pickle RdAlso a coffee shop, right next to crux! Great outdoor seating area with food trucks.
Bars in remodeled houses. Really fun area for nightlife, plus awesome food truck options.
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Rainey Street
Rainey StreetBars in remodeled houses. Really fun area for nightlife, plus awesome food truck options.
Unique Food Finds
Julie's Noodles
8557 Research BlvdAWESOME xiaolongbao and noodles.
Taste of Ethiopia II
3801 S Congress AveAwesome, authentic lunch buffet.
Ground seating on pillows if you call ahead 24 hours. Super yummy food.
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Arpeggio Grill
6619 Airport BlvdGround seating on pillows if you call ahead 24 hours. Super yummy food.
Peruvian spot in the Linc area on 35. So authentic and the staff is sooo nice.
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Lima Criolla
6406 N Interstate 35 Frontage RdPeruvian spot in the Linc area on 35. So authentic and the staff is sooo nice.
G'Raj Mahal
73 Rainey StSUCH GOOD PITA. and curries. Plus it's on Rainy.
Via 313 Pizza
10106 W 6th Stbest deep dish pizza!
Don Japanese Food Truck
411 W 23rd StCheap yummy japanese food with huge portions and awesome waffle fries (:
Blue Dahlia Bistro
1115 E 11th StAWESOME date spot!! Super romantic and really good food.