Things To Do
Activities: Zilker Metropolitan Park
Austin's flagship park.
Activities: Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trail
Austin's awesome "Lake Trail" that stretches alongside Lady Bird Lake. If you're feeling like a Saturday morning jog or walk, this is the spot.
Activities: Barton Springs Municipal Pool
An Austin oasis. It may be a bit too chilly to swim in December, but Barton Springs is still worth checking out.
Activities: Lyndon B. Johnson Library
LBJ Presidential Library located on the University of Texas campus.
Activities: Mount Bonnell
A short hike and Austin's highest look-out point. Great views of Lake Austin and the mansions that surround it.
Food & Drink: Aba Austin
Hip spot to see and be seen on South Congress. Recommend the "Aloe? It's me" cocktail and the chicken skewers.
Food & Drink: Matt's El Rancho
Please limit yourself to only one "Knockout Martini" if you want to make the wedding the next day...
Food & Drink: El Alma
Low key Mexican on Barton Springs road. If it's nice out, sit on the rooftop patio.
Food & Drink: Elizabeth Street Café
One of our favorite neighborhood spots. Modern Vietnamese food.
Food & Drink: Joann's Fine Foods
Fun Mexican spot on South Congress. Good food; better margaritas.
Food & Drink: Whisler's
Perhaps our favorite cocktail bar in East Austin. Go to the Mezcalería upstairs for a true Austin experience.
Food & Drink: YETI Flagship
Yeti's flagship store. Don't come for the Yeti gear, come for the patio bar (with drinks served in Yeti mugs).
Food & Drink: Jo's Coffee
Popular Austin coffee shop on South Congress.
Food & Drink: Cosmic Coffee + Beer Garden
Popular coffee shop, beer garden and food truck park in South Austin.
Food & Drink: Loro
Casual Asian BBQ place on South Lamar.
Food & Drink: Mañana
Coffee shop connected to South Congress Hotel.
Food & Drink: Home Slice Pizza
Excellent pizza by the slice on South Congress. If you are not feeling pizza, the Italian sub is ~chef's kiss~
Food & Drink: Higher Ground
Swanky bar in Downtown Austin. Stay for the rooftop DJ.
Food & Drink: The Roosevelt Room
Upscale cocktail bar in Downtown Austin.
Food & Drink: Neighborhood Sushi
Upscale (but not too upscale) sushi on South Congress.
Food & Drink: Proud Mary Coffee
Australian coffee and brunch spot on South Lamar.
Food & Drink: The Meteor
Cyclist cafe on South Congress with a great selection of coffee, beer and natural wine.
Food & Drink: Veracruz All Natural
An iconic Austin taco spot.
Food & Drink: Hold Out Brewing
Brewery and restaurant in West Downtown.
Food & Drink: Lazarus Brewing Co.
Great Austin-based brewery in East Austin.
Food & Drink: Uptown Sports Club
New Orleans-style sports bar and restaurant in East Austin.
Food & Drink: La Holly
Mezcal dive bar in East Austin. Perhaps Dustin's favorite bar in town.
Food & Drink: Bouldin Creek Cafe
Iconic vegan restaurant in South Austin.
Food & Drink: Leroy and Lewis Barbecue
Award winning BBQ food truck in South Austin. Located inside Cosmic Coffee.
Food & Drink: Intero Restaurant
Great Italian restaurant in East Austin.
Food & Drink: Terry Black's Barbecue
Popular Austin-style BBQ on Barton Springs Road. The lines can be...long, so make sure to come a little before or after normal meal times to avoid a long wait.
Food & Drink: Odd Duck
Quality Texas-style restaurant on South Lamar.
Food & Drink: Pool Burger
Tiki bar with the best burgers in town located right off of Lady Bird Lake.
Food & Drink: Dovetail Pizza & Bar
Casual pizza restaurant and bar on South 1st Street.
Nightlife: West 6th Street
Fun area with lots of sports bars and more casual bars in downtown Austin. Go here if you are trying to catch a game.
Nightlife: East 6th Street
The main stretch of bars in East Austin can be found on and around East 6th Street. Go here if you are looking for dive bars, mezcalerías and a classic Austin vibe.
Live Music: C-Boy's Heart & Soul
One of the best live music spots in Austin. On South Congress. Get ready to groove.
Live Music: The Continental Club
Another great live music spot on South Congress.
Other: Clarksville Neighborhood
Fun neighborhood in West Austin with multiple boutique shops, restaurants and bars.
Other: South Congress
Be sure to take a stroll up and down South Congress. We've listed many spots above, but there are plenty of other restaurants, bars and shops to explore.