Your ultimate guide to uncovering the local favorites, hidden green spaces, and secret coffee spots that capture the true soul of Austin
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Outdoor Activities
Restaurants
Other Food & Drinks
Staycations
Outdoor Activities
Cutest little park for a picnic with friends or a walk to get out of the house for a bit
Pease District Park
Very upscale farmers market every sunday in Mueller
Texas Farmers' Market at Mueller
Incredible view of the lake at night
Pennybacker Bridge
Great place for views of the city and Lady Bird lake - you can walk, run, skate or bike
Lady Bird Lake Hike & Bike Trail
Restaurants
Usually a line out the door for this place but I promise you it's well worth the wait. They have unique pizza like the pickle pizza - available by the slice or the whole pie
Allday Pizza: Hyde Park
Probably the best upscale Mexican restaurant in the city - located Downtown
ATX Cocina
Theeee BEST breakfast tacos in Austin - we usually get a migas taco and the traditional bacon, egg and cheese
Veracruz All Natural
Another great breakfast taco rec if you're in the area - we get the bacon (they use bacon bits), egg and cheese, add potato
Vecinos
East Austin michelin rated taco truck that serves the juiciest street tacos you'll ever have
Cuantos tacos
This place has a small town diner feel that's so nostalgic - couple that with their bacon, egg and cheese tacos and this has become one of our go to spots!
Joe’s Bakery & Coffee Shop
Other Food & Drinks
Some of the yummiest coffee in Austin - our favorite is the brown sugar espresso or matcha with oatmilk
Desnudo Coffee
Some of the best variety of ice cream flavors in the city
Amy's Ice Creams
This place has the best iced vanilla latte in Austin - just beware of visiting during peak hours, it gets busy with people working remotely during the week
Carpenter Coffee Bar
Staycations
Feels like you left Austin and were transported to Vegas, without the casino of course. The rooftop pool and poolside bar is a highlight - get the pina colada
Fairmont Austin
Ideally located on South Congress (SoCo), this hotel feels like you left Austin and stepped foot into the jungles of Mexico - highly recommend grabbing breakfast from room service here
Hotel Magdalena
This hotel truly exceeded our expectations - the design choices were artfully chosen and conveniently has a Veracruz tacos within the hotel that also services the pool. Not to mention the hotel service was incredible
