Guidebook for Austin
Food Scene
This is a cute and charming coffee shop just down the road and features an adorable goat named Butters that you can meet . He is very friendly and will jump up on the picnic tables outside and say Hello ,. Kids go crazy for this goat that has his own social media account .
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Civil Goat Coffee
704 Cuernavaca Dr NThis is a cute and charming coffee shop just down the road and features an adorable goat named Butters that you can meet . He is very friendly and will jump up on the picnic tables outside and say Hello ,. Kids go crazy for this goat that has his own social media account .
Great pizzas , and they also have gluten free options. They deliver , too
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Austin's Pizza Cuernavaca
1705 Cuernavaca Dr NGreat pizzas , and they also have gluten free options. They deliver , too
Great Mexican food a 7. minute drive away , Also they have are famous for their Mexican Martinis and Margaritas .
They have a beautiful outdoor patio, too
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Maudie's Hill Country
12506 Shops PkwyGreat Mexican food a 7. minute drive away , Also they have are famous for their Mexican Martinis and Margaritas .
They have a beautiful outdoor patio, too
Good Mexican food with fast service , about a 5 minute drive away .
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Los Pinos
11715 Bee Cave RdGood Mexican food with fast service , about a 5 minute drive away .
Mozart's is on Lake Austin , so order one of their great coffees and some delicious pastries and go sit on their huge balcony and admire Lake Austin .
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Mozart's Coffee Roasters
3825 Lake Austin BlvdMozart's is on Lake Austin , so order one of their great coffees and some delicious pastries and go sit on their huge balcony and admire Lake Austin .
Hula Hut has great Mexican food and a huge dining area and bar that are on beautiful Lake Austin . It is owned by the same chain that owns all of the Chuys restaurants in town .
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Hula Hut
3825 Lake Austin BlvdHula Hut has great Mexican food and a huge dining area and bar that are on beautiful Lake Austin . It is owned by the same chain that owns all of the Chuys restaurants in town .
Starbucks
7015 US-290get your Starbucks fix in Westlake - a short 10 minute drive
Great Mexican food ! also located on Barton Springs Road near Zilker Park
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Chuy's
1728 Barton Springs RdGreat Mexican food ! also located on Barton Springs Road near Zilker Park
Award winning chef Tyson Cole has a signature non-traditional take on Japanese Food that has delighted foodies since 2003 . Great Sushi and Sake
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Uchi
801 S Lamar BlvdAward winning chef Tyson Cole has a signature non-traditional take on Japanese Food that has delighted foodies since 2003 . Great Sushi and Sake
Perla's
1400 S Congress Avego here if you love seafood . It is on South Congress Avenue
See the Whole Foods Flagship store at 6th and Lamar
The store features numerous restaurants and bars and is a popular spot to have lunch or dinner
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Whole Foods Market
525 N Lamar BlvdSee the Whole Foods Flagship store at 6th and Lamar
The store features numerous restaurants and bars and is a popular spot to have lunch or dinner
Great Mexican food and an outdoor patio area under a giant live oak tree- they often have free music concerts
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Güero's Taco Bar
1412 S Congress AveGreat Mexican food and an outdoor patio area under a giant live oak tree- they often have free music concerts
Daily Juice is Austin's most popular and delicious juice bar
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Daily Juice Cafe
205 W 3rd StDaily Juice is Austin's most popular and delicious juice bar
Drinks & Nightlife
The Continental Club has a world wide reputation as the premiere club for live music in Austin since 1955 . It has become a Mecca for roots, rockabilly , country , swing , rock and blues every night of the week . It offeres the best of the best when it comes to live music and entertainment and is located on South Congress, which is a must see in itself
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The Continental Gallery
1313 S Congress AveThe Continental Club has a world wide reputation as the premiere club for live music in Austin since 1955 . It has become a Mecca for roots, rockabilly , country , swing , rock and blues every night of the week . It offeres the best of the best when it comes to live music and entertainment and is located on South Congress, which is a must see in itself
It is a whiskey slinging Honky Tonk with great live music that often offers free c/w dance lessons on Tuesdays . if you get hungry there is a taco truck on the patio .
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The White Horse
500 Comal StIt is a whiskey slinging Honky Tonk with great live music that often offers free c/w dance lessons on Tuesdays . if you get hungry there is a taco truck on the patio .
Ginny's Little Longhorn Saloon
5434 Burnet Rdanother iconic Austin hot spot
Rainey Street is an adorable , neghborhood-y street, with craftsman houses that are actually bars, string light covered patios, food trucks, craft cocktails and a constant stream of locals and non locals looking to party .
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Rainey Street
Rainey StreetRainey Street is an adorable , neghborhood-y street, with craftsman houses that are actually bars, string light covered patios, food trucks, craft cocktails and a constant stream of locals and non locals looking to party .
Driftwood Estate Winery
4001 Elder Hill RdSightseeing
Climbing up Mt Bonnell ( the highest point in Austin at 775 feet above sea level ) offers stunning vistas for viewing Lake Austin, the city of Austin and the surrounding hills of Westlake . It is a tourist must see and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2015
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Mount Bonnell
Climbing up Mt Bonnell ( the highest point in Austin at 775 feet above sea level ) offers stunning vistas for viewing Lake Austin, the city of Austin and the surrounding hills of Westlake . It is a tourist must see and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2015
if you have kids , this is a must . It offers an amphibious tour that includes a 75 minute tour of downtown Austin, 6th street, the state Capital , the Governors Mansions and beautiful Lake Austin . Kids love it when the amphibious water vehicle drives straight into Lake Austin at the end on the tour.
www.austinducks.com. Reservations required .
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Austin Duck Adventures
602 E 4th Stif you have kids , this is a must . It offers an amphibious tour that includes a 75 minute tour of downtown Austin, 6th street, the state Capital , the Governors Mansions and beautiful Lake Austin . Kids love it when the amphibious water vehicle drives straight into Lake Austin at the end on the tour.
www.austinducks.com. Reservations required .
Texas Senate
1200 Congress AveGo visit our beautiful state Capitol
2220 Barton Springs Rd , located on 26 fenced acres . it has various themed gardens and koi ponds in a beautiful landscaped settings just across the road from Barton Springs Pool
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Zilker Botanical Garden
2220 Barton Springs Rd2220 Barton Springs Rd , located on 26 fenced acres . it has various themed gardens and koi ponds in a beautiful landscaped settings just across the road from Barton Springs Pool
Parks & Nature
Commons Ford Park , located at 614 N Commons Ford Rd , a 5 minute drive away , is a very large park with wide open spaces next to the Colorado River. You can picnic , swim, fish , play volleyball or run or walk the miles of trails under mature trees, The native prairie grasslands have been restored and it is a very popular Audubon bird watching site. Endangered and hard to find birds are often spotted here . If there has been recent rain you can hike up to the waterfalls on the north side of the park .
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Commons Ford Ranch Metropolitan Park
614 N Commons Ford RdCommons Ford Park , located at 614 N Commons Ford Rd , a 5 minute drive away , is a very large park with wide open spaces next to the Colorado River. You can picnic , swim, fish , play volleyball or run or walk the miles of trails under mature trees, The native prairie grasslands have been restored and it is a very popular Audubon bird watching site. Endangered and hard to find birds are often spotted here . If there has been recent rain you can hike up to the waterfalls on the north side of the park .
Zilker Park is the city's crown jewel and features miles of walking and jogging trails all around our gorgeous Lady Bird Lake ( the Colorado River ) . This is where Barton Springs Pool is located. Plus for kids the Zilker train that runs along the banks of Lake Bird Lake is a must do. You can also rent kayaks and cruise around the river yourself
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Zilker Metropolitan Park
2207 Barton Springs RdZilker Park is the city's crown jewel and features miles of walking and jogging trails all around our gorgeous Lady Bird Lake ( the Colorado River ) . This is where Barton Springs Pool is located. Plus for kids the Zilker train that runs along the banks of Lake Bird Lake is a must do. You can also rent kayaks and cruise around the river yourself
Barton Springs Pool is a recreational outdoor swimming pool that is filled entirely by a nearby natural spring , Main Barton Spring , that is the fourth largest spring in Texas. The natural spring fed pool is a year round popular swimming area , where water temps are a constant 68 degrees. You can go play in the springs above the pool or swim with actual fish and other aquatic life like turtles . It is one of Austin's crown jewels
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Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton DrBarton Springs Pool is a recreational outdoor swimming pool that is filled entirely by a nearby natural spring , Main Barton Spring , that is the fourth largest spring in Texas. The natural spring fed pool is a year round popular swimming area , where water temps are a constant 68 degrees. You can go play in the springs above the pool or swim with actual fish and other aquatic life like turtles . It is one of Austin's crown jewels
Krause Springs is a popular swimming and camping area that has constantly flowing Texas natural spring fed water with a series of natural and man made pools .
krauseprings.net
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Krause Springs
424 Co Rd 404Krause Springs is a popular swimming and camping area that has constantly flowing Texas natural spring fed water with a series of natural and man made pools .
krauseprings.net
Located 3/4 of a mile upstream from its confluence with the Pedernales River, Hamilton Creek spills out over limestone outcroppings to create a 50 feet waterfall as it spills into th head of a steep box canyon. There is a clear and beautiful swimming hole down below . This is a great place for hiking and swimming . Reservations are required..
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Hamilton Pool Preserve
24300 Hamilton Pool RdLocated 3/4 of a mile upstream from its confluence with the Pedernales River, Hamilton Creek spills out over limestone outcroppings to create a 50 feet waterfall as it spills into th head of a steep box canyon. There is a clear and beautiful swimming hole down below . This is a great place for hiking and swimming . Reservations are required..
Shopping
South Congress Avenue is where crowds of Austinites and tourists weave in and out of restaurants, boutiques , and vintage stores , taking in a straight on view of the Texas capital . A great place to walk around and soak in a piece of Austin culture
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South Congress Avenue
South Congress AvenueSouth Congress Avenue is where crowds of Austinites and tourists weave in and out of restaurants, boutiques , and vintage stores , taking in a straight on view of the Texas capital . A great place to walk around and soak in a piece of Austin culture
get your shop on just up the road from here , It is an outdoor mall with lots of shopping options
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Hill Country Galleria
12700 Hill Country Blvdget your shop on just up the road from here , It is an outdoor mall with lots of shopping options
Entertainment & Activities
Visit our world famous music store , located at 6th and Lamar,
if you are lucky a musician will be playing a set inside the store and singing copies of their latest album
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Waterloo Records
600 N Lamar BlvdVisit our world famous music store , located at 6th and Lamar,
if you are lucky a musician will be playing a set inside the store and singing copies of their latest album
Come to the world famous ACL music festival , held for the first 2 weekends in October . See ever one hundred bands in 3 days ,
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Austin City Limits Festival
2100 Barton Springs RdCome to the world famous ACL music festival , held for the first 2 weekends in October . See ever one hundred bands in 3 days ,
Essentials
The best grocery store chain , with great prices, only a 7 minute drive away
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H-E-B
5808 Burnet RdThe best grocery store chain , with great prices, only a 7 minute drive away