Austin is one of our favorite cities! We hope you get a chance to explore, eat some tacos, take in the scenery and listen to live music!
South Congress
Austin, TX
SoCo is a walkable street filled with restaurants and boutiques. Don't forget to take a pic with their famous "I love you so much" mural!
Mount Bonnell
3800 Mt Bonnell Dr, Austin, TX 78731
Looking for a scenic view of Austin? Hike 102 steps to Mount Bonnell, Austin's highest point.
Congress Avenue Bridge
Congress Avenue, Austin, TX 78704, (512) 364-0759
Bat-watch at sunset from the Congress Avenue Bridge! Austin has the largest urban bat colony and you can witness millions of bats fly out from under the bridge to start their nightly flight.
Salt Lick BBQ
3600 Presidential Boulevard, Austin, TX 78719
Enjoy mouthwatering BBQ at Austin's iconic Salt Lick BBQ in Driftwood for the best experience!
Franklin Barbecue
900 East 11th Street, Austin, TX 78702, (512) 653-1187
Don't let the long lines intimidate you. The wait will be worth it after trying Franklin's famous brisket!
Lake Travis
Rent a boat or take a sunset cruise on the beautiful Lake Travis! While you're out there, visit The Oasis for gorgeous views and delicious Tex-Mex.
Zilker Park
2100 Barton Springs Rd., Austin, TX 78746
Austin's most loved park offers a natural spring-fed swimming pool, sculpture garden, stand-up paddle boarding, and unbeatable views of the Austin skyline. Consider renting bikes or having a picnic.
University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX 78712
Longhorn fan or not, you can't deny that UT has an awesome campus with tons of photo opportunities. Stop by the Blanton Museum of Art located right on campus.
Rainey Street
Rainey Street, Austin, TX 78701
Experience night life and live music on Rainey Street where you'll find bungalow homes transformed into bars and restaurants! Hangout at Bangers where you'll find 101 beers on tap and a wide selection of gourmet sausages.
Tacos!
It's not a visit to Austin without eating your weight in tacos! There are way too many options so here are just a few recommendations: Veracruz, Valentina's, Juan in a Million, Torchy's
Live Music
Austin is also known as the Live Music Capital of the World! Popular places for live music: Mohawk, Far Out Lounge, The Roosevelt Room, Elephant Room, Continental Club, Pete's Dueling Piano Bar
Dirty 6th Street
Noisy. Rowdy. Nocturnal. For many Austin visitors, Dirty 6th defines the life of a party town. The street screams eclectic. Lined with dive bars, restaurants, delicious food trucks, and LOTS, and we mean LOTS of live music.