Guidebook for Austin
Food Scene
One of Austin's best taco spots. I recommend the Freakin Vegan Taco or the Otto Taco
203 locals recommend
Tacodeli
1500 Spyglass DrOne of Austin's best taco spots. I recommend the Freakin Vegan Taco or the Otto Taco
This is a go-to spot for fans of Thai food. Plus, it is open really late, so it's perfect after a night of fun.
136 locals recommend
888 Pan Asian Restaurant
2400 E Oltorf StThis is a go-to spot for fans of Thai food. Plus, it is open really late, so it's perfect after a night of fun.
This is one my favorite budget-friendly spots that is healthy and delicious. The staff is wonderful too!
75 locals recommend
Koriente
621 E 7th StThis is one my favorite budget-friendly spots that is healthy and delicious. The staff is wonderful too!
A great place to take family or friends day or night (it's open 24 hours a day). Austin's take on a modern American diner with CHICKEN AND WAFFLES! Delicious food and plenty of nearby attractions (Waterloo Records, West 6th Street, Whole Foods, Amy's Ice Cream, and more)
238 locals recommend
24 Diner
600 N Lamar BlvdA great place to take family or friends day or night (it's open 24 hours a day). Austin's take on a modern American diner with CHICKEN AND WAFFLES! Delicious food and plenty of nearby attractions (Waterloo Records, West 6th Street, Whole Foods, Amy's Ice Cream, and more)
This is one of my favorite vegan spots. It is a food cart right next to Cheer-up Charlies. They have the best vegan burgers that I think can compete with beef!
43 locals recommend
Arlo's
2906 Fruth StThis is one of my favorite vegan spots. It is a food cart right next to Cheer-up Charlies. They have the best vegan burgers that I think can compete with beef!
Drinks & Nightlife
Little Lucy's
75 1/2 Rainey StA great spot for a nightcap with friends and/or lovers ;)
This is a fun bar and music venue with delicious drinks. It attracts an eclectic mix of people from the Austin scene, and it has great outdoor space in the heart of the city.
153 locals recommend
Cheer Up Charlies
900 Red River StThis is a fun bar and music venue with delicious drinks. It attracts an eclectic mix of people from the Austin scene, and it has great outdoor space in the heart of the city.
Full bar, retro video games, and in the center of the west 6th bar scene - what else could you ask for? :)
93 locals recommend
Kung Fu Saloon
716 W 6th StFull bar, retro video games, and in the center of the west 6th bar scene - what else could you ask for? :)
Parks & Nature
When the weather is great, people go to Zilker. Bring your dog and a comfy quilt.
1533 locals recommend
Zilker Metropolitan Park
2207 Barton Springs RdWhen the weather is great, people go to Zilker. Bring your dog and a comfy quilt.
You won't find a better place to swim and cool-off in Austin
2454 locals recommend
Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton DrYou won't find a better place to swim and cool-off in Austin
This is a beautiful park with walking trails. Also, it is the location of the free-roaming peacocks Austin is famous for.
178 locals recommend
Mayfield Park and Nature Preserve
3505 W 35th StThis is a beautiful park with walking trails. Also, it is the location of the free-roaming peacocks Austin is famous for.
Arts & Culture
A great museum located on The University of Texas campus. Check out there website for events. They often have great events with food, drinks, music, and art.
644 locals recommend
The Blanton Museum of Art
200 East Martin Luther King Junior BoulevardA great museum located on The University of Texas campus. Check out there website for events. They often have great events with food, drinks, music, and art.
A great spot for those who are interested in LBJ's work and 1950s-1960s history. Located on The University of Texas campus
240 locals recommend
LBJ Presidential Library
2313 Red River StA great spot for those who are interested in LBJ's work and 1950s-1960s history. Located on The University of Texas campus
Essentials
Trader Joe's
211 Walter Seaholm DrA great grocery store a few minutes from my AirBnb.
Sightseeing
A geographical high-point where you can see the entire city. A great romantic hilltop
1082 locals recommend
Mount Bonnell
A geographical high-point where you can see the entire city. A great romantic hilltop
Getting Around
1300 Spyglass/Wallingwood station
A Capital Metro bus station