Things To Do & Places to Eat and Drink

LBJ Presidential Library

10 min Uber/Lyft ride from downtown. Check out the Motown exhibit!

Lady Bird Lake Trail

Scenic trail in the heart of Austin. Enjoy a relaxing stroll on the boardwalk or a good run in the morning.

BARTON SPRINGS POOL

An Austin landmark in the heart of the city. Cool off in the natural spring water that is 68-70 degrees year around. Also great people watching!

Texas Capitol

Bullock Texas State History Museum

South Congress Avenue

5 min Uber/Lyft ride or a nice walk from downtown. Stroll along iconic South Congress Avenue. Great shopping, people watching, and restaurants. Check out Allen’s Boots for a huge cowboy boots selection and other accessories. Hotel San Jose has a great Frosé (Frozen Rosé)

Mount Bonnell

15-20 min Uber or Lyft ride from downtown. Take the steps up to see a 360 view of Austin.

Zilker Botanical Garden

The Domain

15-20 min Uber/Lyft ride from downtown. Beautiful outdoor shopping with lots of fun stores and restaurants

Austin Duck Adventures

Segway Nation Tours

Fredericksburg

About 2 hrs away from Austin. Cute old German town known for wineries and antiques

Franklin Barbecue

It’s famous for a reason...if you’re a die hard BBQ lover you can get in line by no later than 7:00 am and wait in line for that meat candy aka brisket.

Terry Black's Barbecue

Bob's Steak and Chop House - Austin

Father of the bride’s favorite restaurant. Amazing steakhouse experience!

Jo's Coffee

Good spot for coffee and a quick breakfast

Biderman's Deli

Good deli and bagel spot

Holy Roller

Decadent and funky brunch spot

Fareground

High end food court downtown. Good spot for lunch with lots of options.

Polvo's Downtown

Great Mexican food. Be sure to try the Queso!

Güero's Taco Bar

Caroline Restaurant

Right across from the Stephen F Austin hotel. Check out the cool rooftop bar!

Red Ash Italia

Juniper

Italian. Quick Uber ride from downtown

Roaring Fork

Sway

Thai food. Short Uber ride from downtown

MAX's Wine Dive

Lamberts

Fancy barbecue

Hopdoddy Burger Bar

Fukumoto Sushi & Yakitori Izakaya

Gelateria Gemelli

Unique and traditional gelato flavors. All yummy!

Austin Beerworks

Craig’s favorite brewery! 15-20 minute Uber or Lyft ride from downtown (north)

Lazarus Brewing Co.

Zilker Brewing Company and Taproom

Hops and Grain Brewing

The Continental Club

Iconic Austin music venue