Isabel and Jacob
Things To Do Around Austin
The Salt Lick BBQ
The second thing you want to do in Texas after buying your cowboy boots is get the best bbq Texas has to offer, and that can only be found at The Salt Lick. We come here every trip and fall in love with it over and over again each time. We love it so much that we named our new horse, Salty, after it! Jake's favorites: The brisket, potato salad, sweet tea, and pecan pie Izzy's favorites: The pulled pork, cole slaw, sweet tea, and pecan pie
Gourdough's Public House
This is the restaurant/bar that serves Austin Famous doughnut cuisine. You may not be a believe at first, but after trying it you'll understand why everyone has to try them!
Torchy's Tacos
While this is a chain, there is no better version of Tex-Mex tacos in all of Austin! There are a lot of locations, but the one on South Congress allows you to take a post-taco walk down one of the most "Austin" parts of town (beware of hipsters!). Jake's favorites: Trashy Trailer Park taco, Guac and chips Izzy's favorites: Baja Shrimp taco, Hillbilly Queso dip and chips
Pueblo Viejo Taco Truck
This is the taco truck that started it all for Pueblo Viejo. They're slightly more authentic than Tex-Mex, but still with an Austin twist! Breakfast tacos are a tradition in Austin, and this is the place to go. Jake's favorites: Taco Bueno Izzy's favorites: Al Pastor Taco
Bird Bird Biscuit
Three words: Chicken. Biscuit. Sandwiches. Best served for breakfast. They are definitely Texas sized so come hungry. Jake's Favorite: Queen Beak Izzy's Favorite: Lovely Day
Banger's Sausage House & Beer Garden
The name says it all. Lots of good beer, and lots of good sausages. They're famous for having the largest beer tap wall in all of Texas. How many beers are on tap you ask? They had 206 on tap in early July! If you like beer, they have at least ten different types of beer for you to enjoy. The sausages are also out of this world! Jake's favorites: Curry Wurst, Zilker Milk Coffee Stout Izzy's favorites: Andouille Sausage, Austin Eastciders Original Dry Cider
Amy's Ice Creams
Amy's ice cream has been described as a "quintessentially Austin institution" and honestly what better way to cool yourself off than ice cream! There are many shops around Austin.
Rainey Street
Rainey Street is one of Austin's bar scenes. This one is filled with the more unique places: Bangers Sausage House and Beer Garden specializing in sausages and beer Half Step, known for their high quality cocktails and live music Icenhauer's serves a fantastic sangria in a jar
Lady Bird Lake
If you enjoy water sports, and let's be honest everyone in Austin in August does, then Lady Bird lake is the place for you. We personally enjoy stand up paddle boarding, but there are other activities such as kayaking, canoeing, and of course the swan peddle boats. You can also see the famous Austin Bats at sunset by the South Congress bridge.
South Congress Avenue
If you want to experience some of Austin's local flavor and shops this is the place for you. They also have great places to eat here such as Torchy's Tacos and Home Slice Pizza!