Things To Do
Activities
South Congress – This is Kelsey's neighborhood and our go-to spot for great restaurants, coffee, and shopping. Check out the "I love you so much" sign at Jo's Coffee. Second Street Area – Another great shopping district. Farmer's Markets – SFC Market on 4th and Guadalupe, and HOPE on 4th and Comal Street. Mount Bonnell — Take a quick climb for a beautiful view of the city and Lake Austin. Lady Bird Lake / "Town Lake" — Austinites love to walk or bike around the lake year-round. The Green Belt — Nature Trail http://austinot.com/austin-greenbelt-guide Barton Springs Pool — Natural springs swimming pool. https://www.austintexas.gov/services/visit-barton-springs Paddle Board Rentals — There are multiple rentals along Town Lake, here are few of our favorites. • Rowing Dock - https://www.rowingdock.com/ • Lady Bird Lake Rentals - https://ladybirdlakerental.com/ • EpicSUP - https://epicsup.com/
Food / Bar Scene
One of our favorite things about Austin is exploring the food scene. Below are a list of some of our favorites: Breakfast/Lunch Paperboy Cafe No Se Moonshine Grill The Well Swedish Hill Caroline Launderette Josephine House Tacos: Rositas Al Pastor/ Torchys / Taco Deli / Veracruz Food truck parks: Rainey Street / The Picnic (many options at both) Dinner BBQ: Terry Blacks / La Barbecue / Franklins Mexican: Suerte / Este / ATX Cocina / El Alma / Comedor Italian: Red Ash / Intero Mediteranean: Yamas / Aba American: Odd Duck / Eberly Japanese: Uchi / Uchiko / Neighborhood Sushi Other: Canje / Fixe / Oseyo Bars / Breweries Zilker Brewing Company Central Machine Works Lazarus Whistlers Mama Dearest Roosevelt Room Garage Bar Nickle City Kitty Cohen's
Music Scene
Austin is known for its vibrant live music scene. Here are the venues that we recommend you stop by on your visit. Many bars on Rainey St. and Sixth St. will have live music as well. Austin City Limits Music Festival – Kick off the wedding weekend with some music. https://www.aclfestival.com/ Broken Spoke — Learn how to two-step at this iconic dance hall. https://www.brokenspokeaustintx.net/ White Horse — Catch live honkey-tonk music every night at this great dive bar in East Austin. https://www.thewhitehorseaustin.com/ Jazz & Blues — Elephant Room, The Continental Club, Saxon Pub, Antone’s Nightclub