Things To Do

The Oasis On Lake Travis

The view is amazing at sunset. The food is okay.

HandleBar

Next door to the project Hayden was working on.

Zilker Brewing Company and Taproom

Meanwhile Brewing

Mount Bonnell

Mount Bonnell is generally considered the highest point in Austin at 775 feet!

The Shady Llama

Community Pizza & Beer Garden

South Congress Avenue

This vibrant neighborhood south of Lady Bird Lake is a must-stroll for visitors and a popular hangout for locals. South Congress oozes homespun character and boasts the story of Austin’s yesteryear in its boutiques, eateries, galleries and music venues. If you are looking for a bite to eat, try Torchy's Tacos or Home Slice Pizza.

Home Slice Pizza

Delicious pizza in the popular SOCO area.

Torchy's Tacos

There are several these throughout the city.

Texas Capitol

Capitol Tours are free. Capitol Tours are available during the following times: Monday through Friday - 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday - 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Sunday - 12:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Barton Springs Municipal Pool

Beloved spring-fed pool maintaining a 68ºF temperature year-round with lifeguards on duty. There is parking at this address, but there is also parking and an alternate entrance at 2201 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78704. Prohibited Items and Activities include: Coolers, ice chests and thermal bags, Food, Pets, Smoking, Glass, Alcohol, Frisbees, footballs, soccer balls or other hard balls. Drinks are permitted but must be in a plastic resealable container with a twist-top lid.

Sala and Betty

This is one of our favorite restaurants.

Lady Bird Lake

We love to take the dogs for a walk here, but you can kayak, paddle board, take boat rides, and go on tours. There are several entrances but parking can be limited.

ACL Live Venue Tours

Tour the home of the Austin City Limits Television show. See the legendary music photography of Scott Newton & Jim Marshall. Experience Music’s Best Address. The venue tour starts at 11am, Monday through Friday, and lasts about an hour.

Sculpture Falls

3 Miles Round Trip - Out-and-Back Trail.Sculpture Falls is a dog-friendly, secluded swimming hole with clear and cool waters located within city of Austin. Sculpture Falls is a hidden gem that is part of the 7.9 mile long Barton Creek Greenbelt in Austin. It's considered an urban oasis and is part of the Edwards Aquifer making the water temperatures in the summer about 70 degrees, and is a perfect way to cool off in the Texas heat! To find the trailhead turn onto Scottish Woods Trail off of 360 (the other side of Scottish Woods Trail is called Westbank Dr so don't let it confuse you!). Drive up Scottish Woods Trail until it dead ends into Camp Craft Rd. It will most likely be easier to park on Scottish Woods as opposed to Camp Craft. You will probably see cars parked here already unless you are arriving at 7am or earlier! Keep in mind the trailhead is located in a neighborhood and there are no bathrooms.

Rainey Street

Renovated houses turned into bungalow bars reign supreme on Rainey, the increasingly popular tucked-away street. Day or night, you’ll find relaxed bar-goers strolling from bar to food trailer to bar again, often with their dogs in tow looking for a kicked back sip and a bite.

Esther's Follies

Very funny improve and sketch comedy for an adult audience.