Austin Guidebook
Bar scene
Cute atmosphere with a Mezcaleria on top. Right on East 6th Street where a lot of great bars and restaurants are located!
561 locals recommend
Whisler's
1816 E 6th StCute atmosphere with a Mezcaleria on top. Right on East 6th Street where a lot of great bars and restaurants are located!
Cute spot to visit to see Austin's hipsters and locals just hanging out.
522 locals recommend
Justine's
4710 E 5th StCute spot to visit to see Austin's hipsters and locals just hanging out.
Half Step
75 1/2 Rainey StGreat cocktails on Rainey Street.
Moontower Saloon
10212 Menchaca RdVery local place in South Austin. Often has live music shows.
The Rainey Street District in Austin, Texas is a residential-turned-commercial row boasting bars in remodeled bungalows, upscale eateries
793 locals recommend
Rainey Street
Rainey StreetThe Rainey Street District in Austin, Texas is a residential-turned-commercial row boasting bars in remodeled bungalows, upscale eateries
Emo's Austin
2015 E Riverside DrGreat live events and music
A super cute Brewery very close to the home! Great place to hang outdoors and social distance. 3 awesome food trucks on site.
53 locals recommend
Meanwhile Brewing Company
3901 Promontory Point DrA super cute Brewery very close to the home! Great place to hang outdoors and social distance. 3 awesome food trucks on site.
Local spot with a slightly trendier and younger crowd than Moontower. They offer cocktails, beer, wine and 3 awesome foodtrucks onsite!
205 locals recommend
Cosmic Coffee + Beer Garden
121 Pickle RdLocal spot with a slightly trendier and younger crowd than Moontower. They offer cocktails, beer, wine and 3 awesome foodtrucks onsite!
Desert Door Distillery
211 Darden Hill RdWhile you visit Salt Lick, stop by here!
St Elmo Brewing Company
440 E St Elmo RdAnother cool local brewery close to the house!
Food scene
Il Brutto
1601 E 6th StThe best Italian food and an amazing patio!
Nice weather? Head to radio for a breakfast taco from veracruz food truck and get a latte or a beer!
435 locals recommend
Radio Coffee & Beer
4204 Menchaca RdNice weather? Head to radio for a breakfast taco from veracruz food truck and get a latte or a beer!
Aba
1011 S Congress AveTrendy new Mediterranean Restaurant in South Congress!
Casual local spot for amazing tapas style food and a beautiful wine list.
115 locals recommend
Winebelly
519 W Oltorf StCasual local spot for amazing tapas style food and a beautiful wine list.
Super cute restaurant inside trendy hotel Magdelena - a part of Bunkhouse Hospitality Group.
20 locals recommend
Summer House on Music Lane
1101 Music LnSuper cute restaurant inside trendy hotel Magdelena - a part of Bunkhouse Hospitality Group.
Launderette
2115 Holly StTrendy restaurant on the East Side.
This place has amazing BBQ, soak up the views on this country drive to Driftwood.
51 locals recommend
Salt Lick Cellars
18300 Farm to Market Rd 1826This place has amazing BBQ, soak up the views on this country drive to Driftwood.
Austin is full of food trucks! This awesome food truck park has 6 stellar food trucks. My personal favorite is to get a coffee from Steller Coffee Co and a breakfast sandwich Brooklyn Breakfast Shop.
20 locals recommend
Thicket Food Park
7800 S 1st StAustin is full of food trucks! This awesome food truck park has 6 stellar food trucks. My personal favorite is to get a coffee from Steller Coffee Co and a breakfast sandwich Brooklyn Breakfast Shop.
Amazing wood fired coffee. Get the Summermoon Latte it's a delicious treat.
176 locals recommend
Summer Moon Coffee
3115 S 1st StAmazing wood fired coffee. Get the Summermoon Latte it's a delicious treat.
Sway
1417 S 1st StTrendy Thai Cuisine!
Neighborhoods
Arguably the fastest growing neighborhood in Austin, the eclectic eastside is where old meets new and fresh eateries and boutiques are popping up like wildflowers. Dig a little deeper and discover rich history and culture everywhere you look. No matter what type of cuisine, atmosphere or activity you’re looking for, East Austin has it.
88 locals recommend
East Austin
Arguably the fastest growing neighborhood in Austin, the eclectic eastside is where old meets new and fresh eateries and boutiques are popping up like wildflowers. Dig a little deeper and discover rich history and culture everywhere you look. No matter what type of cuisine, atmosphere or activity you’re looking for, East Austin has it.
West Sixth is the section of Sixth Street that runs west from Congress Avenue.
Great spot to visit for a bachelorette weekend!
While you’ll find your fair share of bars here–no surprise for Sixth Street–West Sixth is much more diverse when it comes to local Austin businesses. This list highlights the cream of the crop. https://theculturetrip.com/north-america/usa/texas/articles/top-10-things-to-do-on-south-congress-austin/
334 locals recommend
West 6th Street
West 6th StreetWest Sixth is the section of Sixth Street that runs west from Congress Avenue.
Great spot to visit for a bachelorette weekend!
While you’ll find your fair share of bars here–no surprise for Sixth Street–West Sixth is much more diverse when it comes to local Austin businesses. This list highlights the cream of the crop. https://theculturetrip.com/north-america/usa/texas/articles/top-10-things-to-do-on-south-congress-austin/
From Bars on Dirty 6th to West 6th, walking trails along the lady bird lake or nice shopping, Downtown Austin is great!
248 locals recommend
Downtown
From Bars on Dirty 6th to West 6th, walking trails along the lady bird lake or nice shopping, Downtown Austin is great!
If you are in Austin, you have to visit Zilker Park around dusk. Take some things to snack on and watch the city come alive with active locals, and dog watch!
99 locals recommend
Zilker
If you are in Austin, you have to visit Zilker Park around dusk. Take some things to snack on and watch the city come alive with active locals, and dog watch!
Located just south of the Colorado River, ‘SoCo,’ as Austinites call it, South Congress Avenue offers a sample platter of the city’s quirky culture. Whether you’re looking to meet new people, visit the famous sites, or simply get a breath of fresh air, South Congress promises a variety of fun activities within walking distance of one another. From coffee, to shopping, Ice Cream, Street performers it's a local favorite to visit.
650 locals recommend
South Congress
Located just south of the Colorado River, ‘SoCo,’ as Austinites call it, South Congress Avenue offers a sample platter of the city’s quirky culture. Whether you’re looking to meet new people, visit the famous sites, or simply get a breath of fresh air, South Congress promises a variety of fun activities within walking distance of one another. From coffee, to shopping, Ice Cream, Street performers it's a local favorite to visit.
Sightseeing
Great for biking/walking and renting paddle boards!
65 locals recommend
The Boardwalk at Lady Bird Lake
1820 S Lakeshore BlvdGreat for biking/walking and renting paddle boards!
Turkey Creek Trail
1401-1711 City Park RdGreat for hiking and dog friendly!
Hamilton Pool Preserve
24300 Hamilton Pool RdVery cool spot!
Wear sturdy shoes for a safe climb! While its likely you will see many stylish couples posing with this scenic backdrop, their look might have made their trek to the top a tad more difficult. This is only a short 10-minute hike, but its a little rocky and I recommend preparing for that. Remember, wearing tennis-shoes makes you feel more adventurous!
209 locals recommend
360 Bridge
4801 Plaza on the LakeWear sturdy shoes for a safe climb! While its likely you will see many stylish couples posing with this scenic backdrop, their look might have made their trek to the top a tad more difficult. This is only a short 10-minute hike, but its a little rocky and I recommend preparing for that. Remember, wearing tennis-shoes makes you feel more adventurous!
Hippie Hollow Park
7000 Comanche TrailCool spot to picnic at lake travis!