Guidebook for Austin

Anna & Chad
Guidebook for Austin

Parks & Nature

Barton Springs is a natural spring fed swimming area. Just don't say we didn't say it was chilly but it feels great on a hot day.
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Công viên đô thị Zilker
2207 Barton Springs Rd
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Barton Springs is a natural spring fed swimming area. Just don't say we didn't say it was chilly but it feels great on a hot day.
The Ann and Roy Butler hike and Bike trail is a combination of gravel paths and over water boardwalks that span a 10 mile loop. You never have to cross a road and can loop around in four different places across downtown. I personally use it as my 4.5 mile running loop from the house.
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Ann And Roy Butler Hike And Bike Trail
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The Ann and Roy Butler hike and Bike trail is a combination of gravel paths and over water boardwalks that span a 10 mile loop. You never have to cross a road and can loop around in four different places across downtown. I personally use it as my 4.5 mile running loop from the house.
Barton Springs Pool is fed by natural springs and has a rock bottom. The water is cold but fantastic on a hot Austin summer day.
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Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton Dr
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Barton Springs Pool is fed by natural springs and has a rock bottom. The water is cold but fantastic on a hot Austin summer day.
An Austin original. Graffiti Park is a multi level terraced graffiti extravaganza. According to CultureMap it started as a "temporary SXSW installation from famed street artist Shepard Fairey (the artist behind the iconic Barack Obama "Hope" posters)" See it before it is moved out of Austin in 2019.
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Công viên Graffiti tại Castle Hill
1008 Baylor St
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An Austin original. Graffiti Park is a multi level terraced graffiti extravaganza. According to CultureMap it started as a "temporary SXSW installation from famed street artist Shepard Fairey (the artist behind the iconic Barack Obama "Hope" posters)" See it before it is moved out of Austin in 2019.

Food Scene

Amazing palancha burger and incredible desserts.
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Launderette
2115 Holly St
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Amazing palancha burger and incredible desserts.
Great small plates and fusion dishes. This place would be right at home on Abbot Kinney in Venice Beach or SOHO in New York.
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Juniper
2400 E Cesar Chavez St
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Great small plates and fusion dishes. This place would be right at home on Abbot Kinney in Venice Beach or SOHO in New York.
A wood fired pizza joint with communal seating. If you aren't there early it will be a thirty minute wait almost guaranteed.
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Bufalina Pizza
2215 E Cesar Chavez St
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A wood fired pizza joint with communal seating. If you aren't there early it will be a thirty minute wait almost guaranteed.
Great local pizza joint with classic booth seating. They don't mind our two year old running around and causing havoc. Eat in or takeout with multiple beers on tap. Check out their garlic knots which are fantastic with the gorgonzolla dipping sauce.
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Southside Flying Pizza
2206 S Congress Ave
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Great local pizza joint with classic booth seating. They don't mind our two year old running around and causing havoc. Eat in or takeout with multiple beers on tap. Check out their garlic knots which are fantastic with the gorgonzolla dipping sauce.
A local Austin favorite for fresh juice squeezed drinks. There usually is an opportunity so see native hipsters in the wild lined up too.
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JuiceLand
1625 Barton Springs Rd
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A local Austin favorite for fresh juice squeezed drinks. There usually is an opportunity so see native hipsters in the wild lined up too.
New Japanese whiskey bar that serves a unique Japanese Tex Mex small plate menu. The hotpockets are incredible.
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Kemuri Tatsu-Ya
2713 E 2nd St
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New Japanese whiskey bar that serves a unique Japanese Tex Mex small plate menu. The hotpockets are incredible.
New micro brewery meets hangout zone. Outdoor tables, bar, and couches inside. Doubles as a coffee bar during the day and micro brewery in the evening.
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Lazarus Brewing Co.
1902 E 6th St
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New micro brewery meets hangout zone. Outdoor tables, bar, and couches inside. Doubles as a coffee bar during the day and micro brewery in the evening.
A ranch to table restaurant with nice outdoor seating and a view of the Colorado River. Their burger is excellent and is always $10 at the bar versus $16 at a table.
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Jacoby's Restaurant & Mercantile
3235 E Cesar Chavez St
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A ranch to table restaurant with nice outdoor seating and a view of the Colorado River. Their burger is excellent and is always $10 at the bar versus $16 at a table.
Pitchfork Pretty is a new addition to the neighborhood . They bill themselves as straight up hill country cuisine. They have interesting takes on many fun dishes and have a special barbecue night on Monday. The hightop communal table is also a fun way to meet people and have shared plates.
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Pitchfork Pretty
2708 E Cesar Chavez St
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Pitchfork Pretty is a new addition to the neighborhood . They bill themselves as straight up hill country cuisine. They have interesting takes on many fun dishes and have a special barbecue night on Monday. The hightop communal table is also a fun way to meet people and have shared plates.
La Barbecue is notable as the founder is related to the local icon of BBQ J. Mueller. Their BBQ is some of the best in Austin and they are now located inside the popular upscale corner grocery called Quickie Pickie. Plan on waiting in a line or pre-order online before your visit.
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La Barbecue
2401 E Cesar Chavez St
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La Barbecue is notable as the founder is related to the local icon of BBQ J. Mueller. Their BBQ is some of the best in Austin and they are now located inside the popular upscale corner grocery called Quickie Pickie. Plan on waiting in a line or pre-order online before your visit.
Intero is an Italian restaurant that has a daily dinner menu. The food is excellent and they have an assortment of small plates as well as entrees. Don't miss their chocolates and desserts. They are also open in the morning for coffee.
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Intero Restaurant
2612 E Cesar Chavez St
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Intero is an Italian restaurant that has a daily dinner menu. The food is excellent and they have an assortment of small plates as well as entrees. Don't miss their chocolates and desserts. They are also open in the morning for coffee.
A new take on Mexican food with a great outdoor patio. Now that they are out of their initial opening growing pains they have been getting great reviews.
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Grizzelda's
105 Tillery St
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A new take on Mexican food with a great outdoor patio. Now that they are out of their initial opening growing pains they have been getting great reviews.
A combination brewery and nice restaurant. They also have outdoor seating.
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The Brewer's Table
4715 E 5th St
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A combination brewery and nice restaurant. They also have outdoor seating.
Vegan food that even I like. :) Their nachos are tasty and they have a good happy hour.
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Counter Culture
2908 E Cesar Chavez St
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Vegan food that even I like. :) Their nachos are tasty and they have a good happy hour.
The smoked buffalo wings are a must try. They also have a full menu and they smoke their own barbecue. The roof top deck is nice especially during cooler weather. My favorite night is Tuesday when they have all day happy hour which includes their smoked buffalo wings.
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EastSide Tavern
1510 E Cesar Chavez St
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The smoked buffalo wings are a must try. They also have a full menu and they smoke their own barbecue. The roof top deck is nice especially during cooler weather. My favorite night is Tuesday when they have all day happy hour which includes their smoked buffalo wings.

Drinks & Nightlife

Unmarked location so you have to look for it. Great classic cocktails, outdoor seating, and a co-located food truck.
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Weather Up
1808 E Cesar Chavez St
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Unmarked location so you have to look for it. Great classic cocktails, outdoor seating, and a co-located food truck.
Specializing in sour beers.
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Blue Owl Brewing
2400 E Cesar Chavez St
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Specializing in sour beers.
Neighborhood bar with live music. The play Criterion Edition movies in the background which is unique.
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Hi Hat Public House
2121 E 6th St
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Neighborhood bar with live music. The play Criterion Edition movies in the background which is unique.
A Rainy Street classic relocated to East Austin. Multiple bars, hipster games, food, drinks, and great prices.
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Lustre Pearl East
114 Linden St
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A Rainy Street classic relocated to East Austin. Multiple bars, hipster games, food, drinks, and great prices.
Nice patio bar and pool tables inside.
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Drinks Lounge
2001 E Cesar Chavez St
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Nice patio bar and pool tables inside.
Live music, outdoor patio, and the home of the Toaster food truck. Who knew that a grilled cheese with tomato soup on the inside would be so tasty.
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Stay Gold
1910 E Cesar Chavez St
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Live music, outdoor patio, and the home of the Toaster food truck. Who knew that a grilled cheese with tomato soup on the inside would be so tasty.
Great brew pub located just off of 6th street and an easy walk. They have plentiful indoor and outdoor seating. Usually there is a food truck parked outdoors that does gourmet burgers too.
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Hops & Grain Brewing
507 Calles St
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Great brew pub located just off of 6th street and an easy walk. They have plentiful indoor and outdoor seating. Usually there is a food truck parked outdoors that does gourmet burgers too.
craft cocktails and plenty of beers on tap.
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Whisler's
1816 E 6th St
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craft cocktails and plenty of beers on tap.
Local brewery located close to food trucks. Nice indoor taproom.
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Zilker Brewing Company
1701 E 6th St
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Local brewery located close to food trucks. Nice indoor taproom.
A mescal tequila bar. They also have cocktails, plenty of beers on tab, and wine. They also have two food trucks usually co-located.
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La Holly
2500 E 6th St
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A mescal tequila bar. They also have cocktails, plenty of beers on tab, and wine. They also have two food trucks usually co-located.

Arts & Culture

The LB Johnson Presidential Library on the UT Campus.
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LBJ Presidential Library
2313 Red River St
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The LB Johnson Presidential Library on the UT Campus.

Essentials

Local Austin grocery store. Anything you need from craft beers to sunscreen and snacks.
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H-E-B
5808 Burnet Rd
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Local Austin grocery store. Anything you need from craft beers to sunscreen and snacks.
Neighborhood convenience store.
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Bread Basket
2228 E Cesar Chavez St
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Neighborhood convenience store.

Entertainment & Activities

Downtown theater that shows film festival and main run titles. They also have a full bar and menu.
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Violet Crown Social Club
1111 E 6th St
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Downtown theater that shows film festival and main run titles. They also have a full bar and menu.
An Austin favorite with full bar and food menu. Don't even think about using your mobile phone. They will kick you out in two seconds flat.
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Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas
320 E 6th St
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An Austin favorite with full bar and food menu. Don't even think about using your mobile phone. They will kick you out in two seconds flat.