Alicia & Kurt
Things To Do
Mount Bonnell
Situated near downtown, Mount Bonnell is a must on your to-do list. you can see the beautiful town lake and the million-dollar houses around it from a bird-eye view. you can also see downtown skyline. Don't let the name fool you, the "mount" is not a challenge hike. it will take you about 5 minutes to walk to the peak.
Texas Capitol
You should not skip the beautiful Texas Capitol building. It's free entry to public. You can learn a lot about Texas history, if you go with a guide. You can also just walk around and admire its beautiful architecture design on your own.
West 6th Street
Our most famous party street, AKA "dirty six" . Recommend you to check out the Driskill hotel, and get some coffee/brunch at it's cafe 1886 Cafe& Bakery, our favorite bar/beer garden/ bakery called Easy Tiger and my favorite bar Pete's Dueling Piano Bar. Of course, walk into any bar and club on 6th you will have a blast.
Zilker Metropolitan Park
It's a massive massive grassy park, and an off-leash dog park. Best for picnic and dog watching.
Rainey Street
Rainy Street is Austin best kept secret. You can find a bunch of unique hipster bars, each has the loveliest & coziest patio.
BARTON SPRINGS POOL
if you want to spare $2-3, you get to swim in the most fresh spring water! If you don't have the change, you can walk to Barton Spring Park from Zilker park, and jump into Barton Spring for free. You can also pet the swimming doggies for free. Definitely check out the food trucks along Barton Spring Rd.
Just For Fun: Watercraft Rental
The boat rental is on Lake Travis. If we have warm weather in March, you can rent party barge and speed boat and have a blast on the lake.
Rowing Dock
You can rent paddle board and canoe from a few locations on the town lake (AKA ladybird lake). It's actually a fun activity for both warm and cool weather.
The Oasis on Lake Travis
Amazing view of the entire Lake Travis...however, lower your expectation for food, raise your expectation for waiting time.
Mozart's Coffee Roasters
One of our favorite spot in Austin. The cafe sits right by the town lake, with a giant outdoor patio. Good coffee, good dessert, good view.
Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
March is flower season. Ladybird Johnson park is a bit of a drive down south, but you will see beautiful flowers, totally worth the ticket price.
Prohibition Creamery
the items they sell: Boozy Ice cream; Ice cream + Booze; Boozy ice cream + more booze.
Torchy's Tacos
Dude! You just have to go try it! Don't skip the queso, other wise you will miss the best queso in your life.
Gourdough's Big. Fat. Donuts.
two words: Loaded. Donuts. Nuff said.
Austin Eastciders Collaboratory
This little block has our favorites! Austin East Cider is so good, and you can get a flight for $8. Next door is a beer tasting room Friends & Allies. The food truck sits on this lot has some amazing food that you can mench on while enjoying your tasting. We discovered this little area when we start to go to ABP (Austin Bouldering Project). The bouldering/climbing gym is like an adult playground. We highly recommand!
Franklin Barbecue
Many people think it's the best BBQ in town. Therefore, you will need to go at 5 AM to wait in line for their 11 AM opening. If you are a self-claimed foodie, you cannot miss this experience. If you are OK with your non-foodie status, go to La BBQ and join the 1 hour waiting. IF you just want some BBQ and hate lines, here are some good options: Black, Stile Switch, Saltlick... Frankly, bad BBQ is a crime here, so most of the BBQ joints are pretty amazing for non-Texans.
La Barbecue
2nd best BBQ, 1 hour waiting