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Things to do
The Addison Grove
The Addison Grove is where we will all gather on the big day! I wanted to include this on the map so you can see where our wedding venue is in reference to hotels, eats, drinks, and things to do!
Jester King Brewery
Looking for a place close to our wedding venue to hang out, eat pizza, and enjoy some local beer? Jester King is right around the corner from Addison Grove! Austin is regularly ranked as one of the top cities in the nation for craft brewing. Take a tasting tour of the local microbreweries such as Jester King, Hops & Grain, and Austin Beerworks. Drink yummy craft beer, meet awesome people.
Lady Bird Lake (Hike & Bike Trail)
One of the best ways to check out Downtown Austin is from the water. Lady Bird Lake (or Town Lake as some locals call it) runs from the Westside of the city, all the way past Highway 35 into East Austin. There is a walking trail around the water which is a great way to get some fresh air and take in the views of the city!
Zilker Metropolitan Park
Zilker Park is a 351 acre, dog-friendly park situated in the heart of Austin. It serves as a hub for many special events such as ACL, SWSW, The Zilker Kite Festival and many more. The park offers many different types of fun outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, jogging, kayaking, paddle boarding, and kayaking.
South Congress Avenue
Eclectic, hip, fashionable, and funky all combined. Surrounded by numerous restaurants, weird stores, local vendors, and fun Austin shops! Spend the whole day walking on South Congress Avenue and you may just have the perfect day!
Jo's Coffee
A hip spot for all your coffee needs! Jo's coffee has a location downtown and on south congress. Usually there is live music outside on the patio on the weekends! If you visit the south congress location, don't forget to have your picture taken by the famous "I love you so much" mural on the side of the building! :)
Torchy's Tacos
"Damn Good Tacos"
Home Slice Pizza
The BEST place for late-night pizza!
The Continental Club
The Continental Club is one of the oldest continuously running music venues in all of Austin. If you want a taste of Austin's music scene, this is the perfect place to listen to traditional country, blues, and garage rock.
Texas Capitol
The Texas State Capitol is the oldest surviving state office structure and a great place to learn about Texas history and the Texas Legislature. Free Tours are available daily: Mon – Fri: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm Sat: 9:30 am – 3:30 pm Sun: Noon – 3:30 pm
Rainey Street
The most well known party-street in Austin is still 6th Street, but in recent years Rainey Street has given it a run for its money. There are a plethora of older homes that have been turned into bars, and most of them have great outdoor patios. There are also several really great dining options in the neighborhood as well.
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema
The Alamo Drafthouse is a well-known movie theater which offers food and drink service inside, while enjoying a movie. This theater also host different types of events and showings of all-time favorite classics first run movies. For a real treat go for a Quote-A-Long or Master Pancake showing.
Swift's Attic
We love this restaurant for a date night out! You can make reservations on Open Table so you don't have to worry about long waits. The "Ice Ball" cocktails are our favorite!
Elephant Room
This place is an old school gem in downtown Austin. Cool jazz in the basement since 1991. Check out some music after having a fancy dinner upstairs at one of our favorite local restaurants: Swift's Attic.