All of my favorite go to spots and things to do here in Austin! I'm still fairly new to the city and learning as I go. I will be sure to keep this up to date as I find more cool spots here.
Hope you enjoy some of these recommendations!
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Walking on the trail is my favorite pastime!
Lady Bird Lake | AustinTexas.gov
Top 3 favorite places
About Barton Springs Pool - AustinTexas.gov
Best sunset view!
Mount Bonnell
The best park in Austin
Zilker Park
Joe Rogan's comedy club
Comedy Mothership
Affordable & beautiful boat rides
Retro Boat Rentals ATX
Swimming for your floofs!
Cedar Bark Park
Great place to work, drink, hang, or all of the above
Radio Coffee & Beer
Great place to watch sports & drink tequila
Chalmers
Cheaper way to explore the lake
Paddle Boarding on Lady Bird Lake
This is far away but if you're up for a drive to the wine country, this is an incredible experience!
Rhinory Winery
They just opened this in August! Such a fun gift or girls date
Lip Lab
Hanging out on SoCo is a must .. tons of places to shop and eat!
South Congress Avenue
Easiest place to kayak or paddle board from, rental place is right on the water
Live Love Paddle | Austin Kayak Rentals & Tours
This park is hugeeee! Tons of hiking, camping, water, etc. So pretty.
McKinney Falls State Park
Worth the drive!! So fun!
Comal River | New Braunfels, TX - Official Website
A little closer than NB and equally as fun!
Texas State Tubes | San Marcos River Tubing Adventures
A fun vibe for the fellow nerds :)
Austin Central Library, Austin Public Library
Fun and beautiful walk for the nerds too!
Texas State Capitol
Best spot to catch a movie!
Austin | Alamo Drafthouse Cinema
I mean boating is a must! This is about 20 minutes from downtown
Austin Rental Boats - Lake Austin Boat Rentals & Lake Travis Boat ...
Places to eat/drink
I'm pesc but the sides are so good.. plus it's world famous
Austin | Terry Black's BBQ
Best vibes for a happy hour
Honey Moon Spirit Lounge
The BEST food I've had in Austin!
Yamas Greek Restaurant
Best Asian food in ATX hands down
1618 Asian Fusion
BEST dessert in Austin (and the world)
Midnight Cravingz – When the world sleeps, cravingz creep.
Amazing outdoor vibes
Dainty Dillo
Great place to watch sports & drink tequila
Chalmers
Vibes for anytime of day
Codependent Cocktails + Coffee
Drinks & vibes
Here Nor There
Phenomenal Italian food!!
Sammie's
Great outdoor lunch or drinking spot
Armadillo Den
Coffee that changes lives
Desnudo Coffee
Robot servers at dinner? Say less
SPACE COWBOY
Don't ask, just go
Red Ash
A classic for Mexican food
Chuy's
Their bread is to DIE for
Mandola's Italian Kitchen
Amazing sandwiches
Snarf's Sandwiches
This is from LA originally so I know it slaps ;)
Sunlife Organics
Speaks for itself!
Blenders & Bowls - Eastside
An ATX classic. Just stay away from The Domain location LOL!
JuiceLand
BOMB HIBACHI
Sushi Japon & Hibachi Grill
Fire Chinese food. (Asian is my fav)
888 Pan Asian Restaurant
This is basically the elevated Subway of Austin. It's controversial but I love it! There's tons of locations all around. Great for a pool or lake/river day.
ThunderCloud Subs
The crispy rice is my fav!!
RA Sushi Bar Restaurant
An Austin staple!
ATX Cocina
So. Good. The bread…. thank me later!
Fogo De Chao - Austin
The pizza and ice cream is so bomb. Emphasis on the ice cream toppings!
