Sightseeing
Mount Bonnell
A nice climb to get great views of the city and Lake Austin.
Mayfield Park and Nature Preserve
3505 W 35th StNice hikes... peacocks.
Food Scene
Russell's Bakery & Coffee Bar
3339 Hancock DrGreat pastries and coffee
Eclectic dishes... Not a fan of the ambiance, but the food is good. great desserts.
32 locals recommend
Chez Zee American Bistro
5406 Balcones DrEclectic dishes... Not a fan of the ambiance, but the food is good. great desserts.
Adjacent to Amy's Ice Cream. Great burgers named after Austin neighborhoods.
37 locals recommend
Phils Ice House
5620 Burnet RdAdjacent to Amy's Ice Cream. Great burgers named after Austin neighborhoods.
Pinthouse Pizza
4729 Burnet RdGreat local brews and pizza
The sushi is good, but DK (the owner is better). Go here on Thursday nights for raucous karaoke.
38 locals recommend
DK Sushi
6400 S 1st StThe sushi is good, but DK (the owner is better). Go here on Thursday nights for raucous karaoke.
Austin staple for breakfast. If you sleep in, be prepared to wait though.
144 locals recommend
Kerbey Lane Cafe - Central
3704 Kerbey LnAustin staple for breakfast. If you sleep in, be prepared to wait though.
Fonda San Miguel Restaurant
2330 W N Loop BlvdPeople like the atmosphere and molé.
Some of the best BBQ in Austin. Right on the water... I like the Big Daddy Ribs.
111 locals recommend
County Line
5204 Ranch Rd 2222Some of the best BBQ in Austin. Right on the water... I like the Big Daddy Ribs.
One of the best courtyard restaurants in the city. Meals are great but if I only went there for drinks and dessert I would still be satisfied.
64 locals recommend
Olive & June
3411 Glenview AveOne of the best courtyard restaurants in the city. Meals are great but if I only went there for drinks and dessert I would still be satisfied.
Drinks & Nightlife
Old Austin hangout. Be sure to see it on Sunday nights for Chicken Sh*t Bingo and Dale Watson.
166 locals recommend
Ginny's Little Longhorn Saloon
5434 Burnet RdOld Austin hangout. Be sure to see it on Sunday nights for Chicken Sh*t Bingo and Dale Watson.
Essentials
Grocery store. Not the best in town, (see Central Market or HEB) but it is the closest to the house.
133 locals recommend
Randalls
1500 W 35th StGrocery store. Not the best in town, (see Central Market or HEB) but it is the closest to the house.
Central Market
4477 S Lamar BlvdFantastic market. Fresh, quality foods.
Arts & Culture
The Contemporary Austin - Laguna Gloria
3809 W 35th StBeautiful grounds, great collections.